WSU Fire Safety would like to remind all students, faculty and staff to keep egress corridors clear at all times.
The International Fire Code, the code adopted by the State of Kansas, requires that corridors/halls be clear and unobstructed for safe exiting during an emergency.
These areas are designated as “means of egress,” meaning they are a continuous and unobstructed path for occupants to exit a building during an emergency. Obstructions can impede evacuation, especially for individuals with disabilities, and can also hinder emergency responders.
Items commonly seen in corridors around campus include excess chairs from classrooms, unwanted furniture, backpacks, drinking cups, shoes, scooters, skateboards and many other items.