Limited access to emergency exits significantly contributes to casualties during fires and earthquakes. An emergency exit serves as a crucial pathway to safely evacuate a building or area in the event of an emergency, such as a fire. For optimal effectiveness, an emergency exit should be easily accessible, unobstructed, and permanently available. It should lead individuals to a location that is either immediately safe or leads to a secure area. Unfortunately, individuals located on higher levels of a building face greater challenges when it comes to escaping. To address this issue, researchers have developed a convertible ladder-stair design as a potential alternative emergency exit. The objective is to meet the standards set by experts and professionals, ensuring occupants’ efficient evacuation and safety. In this report, the researchers present the feedback received from experts on our blueprint, which holds promising potential for future implementation. While our blueprints have met the experts’ criteria, certain aspects require further improvement.
Keywords: emergency exit, window, ladder, fire, earthquake, escape, convertible