LS181 | Introduction to Means of Egress (1-hr)

Welcome to the on-demand series, Introduction to Means of Egress. 
​This is a 1-credit hour series with video training and exercises. 

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STEP 1: ENROLL
To get started and be eligible for continuing education credit, enter your email below.
​​You must have an active user account on MeyerFire University in order to get any continuing education credit.

Please note: our system looks for engagement and a time delay after enrolling. You will not be able to take the exam immediately after enrolling. First enroll here, then watch the videos before starting the exam.

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OBJECTIVES
This series introduces basic concepts behind how and why egress systems function for buildings.

This is an introductory series concerning Means of Egress concepts within building design and construction. What is it? Why do we evaluate it? Who evaluates it? What is the basic premise? That's what we'll cover as part of this series. ​

Our objectives include:

1. Understand what is a "means of egress", and common misconceptions about egress systems.
2. Understand the importance of evaluating egress, what codes and standards affect egress systems, and who typically serves this function.
3. Be introduced to basic terminology used for means of egress systems, how those are documented for projects.

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STEP 2: MODULES
In order to get continuing education credit, each page must be read and video must be viewed. The review exam will not be available until each video is viewed. Click each link below, in order, to view the module and gather other helpful tools & tips:
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1. What is "Means of Egress?"
2. Why evaluate means of egress?
3. Components of Means of Egress
4. Means of Egress Crossword
5. Who performs means of egress evaluations?
6. What is a Life Safety Plan?
7. What codes & standards affect means of egress?​
8. Five common myths of the building code

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STEP 3: REVIEW EXAM
After enrolling, then completing each of the modules above, enter your user email below to take the review exam and earn your certificate (it will not be available until after viewing the videos and the time has elapsed):