NFPA 101 life safety code identifies minimum criteria for the design of what?

• A. Minimum criteria for the design of egress facilities permitting prompt escape of occupants from buildings.
• B. NFPA 101 requires fire alarms for all buildings.
• C. NFPA 101 is about electrical wiring practices.
• D. NFPA 101 describes occupancy classifications.

Answer: (A)

The essential idea is that the Life Safety Code focuses on how people can escape a building safely in an emergency. It sets the minimum criteria for designing means of egress—the paths occupants use to leave the building. This covers the arrangement and number of exits, corridor and door widths, stair and exit enclosure design, travel distance, lighting and exit signage, and how door hardware must function so that a person in a hurry or with limited visibility can proceed to safety. The goal is to ensure a clear, reliable route to the outside during a fire or other hazard. That’s why the correct option points to egress facilities that permit prompt escape. The other topics—like general fire alarms for all buildings or electrical wiring practices—are addressed by other codes and sections, not the primary focus described here.