A means of egress from one building to an area of refuge in another building on approximately the same level is known as a

• A. Vertical travel
• B. Elevator lobby
• C. Horizontal exit
• D. Stairs

Answer: (C)

The key idea is a lateral path that transfers occupants from one building to a separate building on the same floor to reach a designated safe area. This specific route is called a horizontal exit. It is designed as a cross-building egress through a fire-rated barrier so people can move from the originating building into the adjacent building where an area of refuge on that same level provides safety. This is different from vertical travel, which uses stairs or elevators to move between levels, and from an elevator lobby, which is not a primary escape path during a fire. So the term that fits the description best is the horizontal exit.