This presentation will focus on the basic concept of providing a “means of egress” from every point within a building. It will explore the primary components of a means of egress, clarify the distinction between “access to exit” and “exit”, and outline how designers determine travel distance. It is intended to provide an awareness level understanding of the topic.
The 96th Annual Meeting and Professional Development Conference will be held in person and virtually on May 1 and 2 in Saskatoon at TCU Place, with a professional development day and reception on May 1 and the annual meeting on May 2.
This summer 2026, invest in a short, high-impact sustainability program — one immersive week at Concordia in Montreal plus flexible online projects — to equip your employees with the skills necessary to integrate sustainability thinking across projects, teams, and decision-making. Your employees return with actionable ideas and the confidence to integrate sustainability directly into their work.