Which is allowed to be used as a part of a means of egress in new occupancies?

• A. Ramps
• B. Elevators
• C. Escalators
• D. Private roads

Answer: (A)

The path from any occupied space to a public way must be a safe, continuous means of egress. Ramps fit this requirement for new occupancies because they provide an accessible route that can be used during evacuation and can be designed to meet required width, clearances, and slope. Elevators and escalators are not counted as part of the required means of egress because they can fail or trap occupants during a fire, making them unreliable for evacuation. Private roads aren’t considered part of the building’s means of egress since the egress system is the internal path to a public way through the building’s components, not external private roadways.