Discuss NFPA CFPE Exam Topic 2 Question 26

What is the maximum travel distance to a single means of egress from a shoe store, if the store is not sprinklered and is less than 2.800 ft2 (260 m2) in size?

A25 ft (8 m)

B50 ft (15 m)

C75 ft (23 m)

D100 ft (30 m)

Suggested Answer: C

According to NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, the maximum travel distance to a single means of egress from a mercantile occupancy (such as a shoe store) that is not protected by an automatic sprinkler system is 75 feet (23 meters). This requirement is intended to ensure that occupants can evacuate the building safely in the event of an emergency. The distance is measured along the natural path of travel from any point in the store to the nearest exit.

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21 comments · newest first

Viola 1 month ago

C) 75 ft could work, but I prefer tighter limits.

Elly 1 month ago

I agree with B) 50 ft. It balances safety and practicality.

Kattie 1 month ago

D) 100 ft might be too much for a shoe store.

Kati 2 months ago

I’m leaning towards A) 25 ft. Shorter distance is safer!

Gilma 2 months ago

I feel like it should be C) 75 ft. More space for safety.

Soledad 2 months ago

I think it's B) 50 ft. Seems reasonable for a small store.

Marnie 2 months ago

I’m leaning towards D) 100 ft. Bigger stores need more distance.

Francisca 2 months ago

I agree with Alton. Shorter distance is safer.

Alton 2 months ago

But if it's not sprinklered, safety is key! A) 25 ft might be better.

Gabriele 3 months ago

I feel like it should be C) 75 ft. More space needed.

Bulah 3 months ago

I think it's B) 50 ft. Seems reasonable.

Lashandra 3 months ago

This question is tricky!

Larue 3 months ago

Yeah, I agree with 100 ft. Makes sense!

Quentin 3 months ago

Wait, really? 100 ft seems way too far!

Amie 4 months ago

It's actually 100 ft (30 m) if no sprinklers.

Stephania 5 months ago

Definitely 75 ft (23 m) for sure!

Phillip 5 months ago

I think it's 50 ft (15 m).

Leah 6 months ago

I thought it was 25 ft for non-sprinklered spaces, but I need to double-check my notes on that.

Colette 6 months ago

I’m leaning towards 100 ft because I recall that smaller stores have more lenient requirements, but I could be mixing it up with other types of buildings.

Felice 6 months ago

I remember something about egress distances from practice questions, and I feel like it might be 75 ft for a shoe store.

Germaine 6 months ago

I think the maximum travel distance for a non-sprinklered store is 50 ft, but I’m not completely sure.

NFPA CFPE Exam - Topic 2 Question 26 Discussion