Which action is NOT a recommended practice for keeping egress routes clear?

• A. Regularly inspecting for obstructions
• B. Storing tools in corridors
• C. Ensuring doors are operable
• D. Marking and lighting routes

Answer: (B)

Keeping egress routes clear means maintaining an unobstructed path to exits so people can evacuate quickly and safely. Regularly inspecting for obstructions helps catch items left in hallways or doorways before an emergency, preventing trips or blockages. Ensuring doors are operable is critical because a door that sticks or won’t open can delay or prevent a safe exit. Marking and lighting routes helps people find exits and anticipate the path, especially in smoky or low-visibility conditions. Storing tools in corridors undermines all of this by adding clutter and physical barriers that slow or misdirect evacuees, potentially obstructing exits and emergency equipment. That’s why this practice is not recommended.