When two or more exits from an occupancy are required, they shall be located:

When two or more exits from an occupancy are required, they shall be located:

• A. remotely as to provide same travel distance for 80 percent of the occupants.
• B. remotely from each other.
• C. remotely as long as travel distance is not too long.
• D. an equal distance from all occupants.

Answer: (B)

When more than one exit is required, they must be located remotely from each other. This separation ensures that the exits are independent paths to safety, so a single fire, smoke condition, or obstruction in one area is less likely to block both exits at once. By placing exits in different parts of the space or directing travel in different directions, occupants have a true alternate route to escape. Travel-distance rules still apply to keep exits within a reasonable reach, but the emphasis here is that the exits aren’t clustered together in a way that could be compromised together. In practice, you’d layout exits so they don’t line up in the same hazard zone, providing separate egress options for occupants.

When more than one exit is required, they must be located remotely from each other. This separation ensures that the exits are independent paths to safety, so a single fire, smoke condition, or obstruction in one area is less likely to block both exits at once. By placing exits in different parts of the space or directing travel in different directions, occupants have a true alternate route to escape. Travel-distance rules still apply to keep exits within a reasonable reach, but the emphasis here is that the exits aren’t clustered together in a way that could be compromised together. In practice, you’d layout exits so they don’t line up in the same hazard zone, providing separate egress options for occupants.