Red Seal Carpenter Practice Exam

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When installing panic hardware on a fire exit door at the top of a stairwell, where should it be mounted?

Inside the stairwell.
Outside the stairwell.
With a parallel arm inside the stairwell.
At the same height as the fire alarm pull.

The correct answer is: Outside the stairwell.

Panic hardware should be installed on the outside of the stairwell. This is because in a situation where people are trying to exit the building quickly, they may become disoriented and confused, and having the hardware on the outside will ensure that they can easily locate and use it. Additionally, mounting it on the inside could potentially block the path of those trying to exit. A parallel arm is not necessary for this type of installation, and mounting it at the same height as the fire alarm pull may cause confusion and potentially prevent people from using the correct device in an emergency.