emergency door

Panic bar portal

An emergency door is a door designated for use during crises—fires, accidents, or other situations requiring rapid evacuation.

Emergency doors typically open outward, have crash bars for quick exit, and trigger alarms when opened: Please use the emergency door only in case of fire.

Also called an emergency exit.

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fire drill · alarm · alarm bell · crash · plane crash · panic · evacuation · handle · push · push bar · red · sign · safety · safety code · building · airplane · locked · release

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purpose/usage context

emergency doormain entrance

Principal point of entry

front door · public entrance · service entrance

access restriction

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Barrier removed for entry

unlocked door · automatic door · revolving door

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