When two or more exits are required, the design should ensure travel distance is the same for what portion of occupants?

• A. 100 percent
• B. 90 percent
• C. 70 percent
• D. 80 percent

Answer: (D)

When two or more exits are required, you want the path to an exit to feel fair for the people inside. The design aims to make the travel distance to an exit the same for about 80 percent of occupants. This means roughly four out of five people would have a similar, reasonable distance to reach an exit, which helps ensure a quicker, more uniform evacuation and reduces the risk that a large group faces a significantly longer escape path. The remaining 20 percent may have shorter or longer distances due to their specific location, but the majority share a balanced egress experience.