Which term describes the path leading to an exit, such as a hallway, aisle, or unenclosed stairway; must be continuous and unobstructed?

• A. Exit
• B. Exit Access
• C. Exit Discharge
• D. Exit Enclosure

Answer: (B)

Exit access is the portion of the means of egress that leads to an exit, such as a hallway, aisle, or unenclosed stairway. It must be continuous and unobstructed so occupants can move from a occupied space to the point where an exit begins without impediment. This segment is distinct from the actual exit itself, which is the door or passage that marks the boundary to safety, from the exit discharge that carries you from that exit to the exterior or a public way, and from the exit enclosure, the physical barrier around an exit component like a stairwell.