Egress, exit, exit discharge are all words used in architecture to describe the way people evacuate a building. Today I learned about how each hallway must have exit indicators, such as exit signs and free pathways to the exit. Exit pathways must be fire resistant which are determined by testing design samples in realistic conditions of fire, smoke, and heat. The time before an exit experience these conditions determine the fire rating. Exits usually provide staircases which must be consistent in length, height, width so that each persons can exit safely. Doors must swing towards the exit access which causes less congestion of persons. This class really is important to use in other classes because the steps to design a building will always follow these ideas and sets of rules. This is one of those lessons that you wouldn’t be able to forget because one is always using these two systems of stairs and exits.