What are the rules regarding the doors and windows in classrooms?
The doors and windows opening directly into open outdoor areas (not enclosed courtyards) are for secondary emergency exit in case the primary corridor exit is not accessible due to fire, smoke or “lock down”. In these instances, exit through the primary corridor may not be possible due to an eminent danger. Therefore the following from the 2002 Edition of the NC Fire Prevention Code applies, “1011.2 Reliability. Required exit accesses, exits or exit discharges shall be continuously maintained free from obstructions or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other emergency, 1011.3 Obstructions. A means of egress shall be free from obstructions that would prevent its use, including the accumulation of snow and ice. 1011.4 Furnishings and decorations. Furnishings, decorations or other objects shall not be placed so as to obstruct exits, access thereto, egress there from, or visibility thereof. Hangings and draperies shall not be placed over exit doors or otherwise be locat
