Jeffrey Tubbs, PE, Arup, and Brian Meacham, PE, PHD, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Selecting appropriate egress strategies

Safe, robust, intuitive egress systems that account for human behavior are an essential component of any building design. It is important that egress system strategies be developed in concert with the overall fire and life safety program. Effective egress strategies reflect the facility, how it is used, and the characteristics of its occupants.