emergency stairs
Evacuation descent route
Emergency stairs are stairways designated for evacuation during fires, power outages, or other crises when elevators become unsafe or unavailable.
Most buildings require them by code, and they're typically enclosed in fire-resistant stairwells with clearly marked exits: We took the emergency stairs when the fire alarm went off.
Also called emergency stairwell or fire stairs.
Outdoor emergency exit route
- exitWay to leave
- egressMeans of departure
- descentDownward slope or lineage
- fire doorFlame-resistant building partition
assembly point · escape route · high-rise · fire exit · downward · landing · flee · evacuee
Outer tire surfaces
- risersUpright stair sections
- handrailBar for gripping on stairs
- balustradeRail supported by posts
- landingDescent's final moment
flight · fire tower · concrete · fireproof · width · headroom · switchback · doorway
Urgent warning signal
- sirenWailing alert device
- rapidMoving with haste
- descentDownward slope or lineage
- immediateHappening without delay
swift · crisis · haste · hurry · rescue · pressing · critical · expedite
Emergency evacuation practice
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- simulationImitation of real processes
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
rehearsal · evacuation plan · assembly point · roll call · safety officer · coordination · procedure · timed
Bar for gripping on stairs
- anti-slipDesigned to prevent sliding
- illuminationProvision of light
- signagePosted public displays
- building codeRegulations governing structure erection
compliance · fire-resistant · fire door · sprinkler system · exit signs · grab rails · structural integrity · accessibility
fire escape
Outdoor emergency exit route
fire door · assembly point · escape route · high-rise · fire exit · downward · landing · flee · evacuee · exodus
treads
Outer tire surfaces
- risersUpright stair sections
- handrailBar for gripping on stairs
- balustradeRail supported by posts
landing · flight · fire tower · concrete · fireproof · width · headroom · switchback · doorway · threshold
alarm
Urgent warning signal
immediate · swift · crisis · haste · hurry · rescue · pressing · critical · expedite · response
fire drill
Emergency evacuation practice
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- simulationImitation of real processes
training · rehearsal · evacuation plan · assembly point · roll call · safety officer · coordination · procedure · timed · scenario
handrail
Bar for gripping on stairs
- anti-slipDesigned to prevent sliding
- illuminationProvision of light
- signagePosted public displays
building code · compliance · fire-resistant · fire door · sprinkler system · exit signs · grab rails · structural integrity · accessibility · flame retardant
- Building Safetyfire alarm, smoke detector, fire extinguisher, fire escape, sprinkler system
- stairstreads, steps, handrails, step, risers
- office buildinglobby, elevator, reception desk, conference room, cubicle
emergency stairselevator
Vertical conveyance between floors
lift · escalator · passenger elevator · service elevator · freight elevator
emergency stairsgrand staircase
Imposing architectural stairway centerpiece
front stairs · lobby · main entrance · atrium
emergency, emergencies, emergent, emerge, emerged, emerges, emerging, emergence, stair