A fire escape is an apparatus on the outside of a building used for fleeing a building on fire, providing a means of alternative emergency egress from the interior of the building to the exterior. Fire escapes can be stairs, a ladder, a counterbalanced stairway, or a drop ladder.
| Def# | Deficiency | Severity | Repair Due | HCV Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Any stair, ladder, platform, guardrail, or handrail is damaged | Life Threatening | 24 Hours | Fail |
| 1 | Any stair, ladder, platform, guardrail, or handrail is missing | Life Threatening | 24 Hours | Fail |
Fire Escape Standard V3.0 Updated 6/16/23
Revision:
8
Last modified:
18 June 2023
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