Really.  What can I say about this Wordless Wednesday "emergency exit", sent to me by Tim Weller of Allegion.  Feel free to comment with suggested captions.

When you're out doing your holiday shopping, be on the lookout for non-code-compliant retail exits (and send me some photos!)...you probably won't have to look too far!

I received today's Wordless Wednesday photo from Jake O'Keefe of Allegion, who was helping the locksmith for a large hospital with a problem at one of their exterior doors.  The door was "stuck", but on the bright side, the problem was pretty easy to diagnose.

I received today's Wordless Wednesday photos from a retired AHJ - this is a 22,000 square foot sports facility used for batting practice and baseball training. What do you think of the "emergency exits"?

Given the situations I see while traveling internationally, I could probably create Wordless Wednesday posts until the end of time.  The important thing to note is how fortunate we are to have strong codes and good enforcement in the U.S.

My kids all participated in drama club at school and I was a behind-the-scenes helper, so I have witnessed firsthand the creativity of that crowd.  What do you think of this exit, which serves the backstage area in a high school theater? OK, or NO WAY?

A few years ago I decided to learn how to dance - salsa, cumbia, and other Latin dances - not the easiest undertaking, but very rewarding.  My new obsession has taken me to several sources of Wordless Wednesday photos, including a restaurant that I went to last night. 

A couple of weeks ago I shared a photo of a blocked retail exit, and Lee Frazier sent me today's photo from another large retail store.  During the pandemic, many stores changed their ingress and egress routes, and the after-effects are lingering on.

Tim Weller of Allegion sent me today's Wordless Wednesday photo...retail space is definitely at a premium these days.  If you think the exit is blocked now, just wait until the balloon lady arrives for her shift!

The bad news is that on my way to do some training in Minnesota, my flight was delayed and I had an unplanned overnight in Texas.  The good news is that I found a good Wordless Wednesday application in the airport. 

Over the years, I have shared many Wordless Wednesday photos of retail stores with blocked exits.  Erich Russ of Jeske Hardware Distributors sent me today's photos, and his submission was very timely.

In yesterday's Wordless Wednesday post I shared a photo of a hotel stairwell where washers and dryers had been installed under the stairs, and several people weighed in on the problem - including some AHJs. Here's a follow-up.

Today's Wordless Wednesday photo was sent by Ken Kuzman of Houston-Starr...although the memories of these snow banks are fading for most of us, they'll be returning to some areas in a matter of months!  

I have shared Wordless Wednesday photos of antique store exits before, but this time I was the one on an antiquing expedition.  As soon as we parked in front of the store I knew I would find some issues...

Tim Weller of Allegion sent me today's Wordless Wednesday photos of an obstructed means of egress in a liquor store (we called them "packies" in New England).  I'm at a loss as to how to educate retail workers on the code requirements.  Any ideas?

These Wordless Wednesday photos from Charles Anderson (retired AHJ) speak for themselves... Don't forget to send me photos of the interesting doors you see in your travels!

Mark was minding his own business at a family get-together in a local events venue (with an occupant load of >100 people), and there was a door calling his name from the back of the room.  You can see why in today's Wordless Wednesday photos.  :D

These Wordless Wednesday photos show a restaurant's patio exit...a great reminder that when we're specifying and selecting doors and hardware we need to try to anticipate how the openings will be used in the future.

In Monday's post I mentioned a Havana nightclub's egress situation, and promised to share a few Wordless Wednesday photos.  As you can see from today's post, the code requirements for egress are a bit different from what we are used to.

I love receiving photos from AHJs...today's Wordless Wednesday photos were sent by Dave Cox, a fire marshal in Minnesota.  Of course the mural, signage, and deadbolt caught my eye, but I also wonder what's going on with that light switch.  Theories?

I received today's Wordless Wednesday photo from Christin Kinman of Allegion...it's a door serving a youth program space in a church basement.  After growing up with me as their mom, I wonder if my kids would bring this door up with the group leader.

These restaurant exits left me Wordless - especially considering that some of the foliage is planted in the ground - not even in pots!  When you go for dinner, don't forget to bring your machete in case you need to evacuate!

Many of you know that my oldest daughter attends the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, but you may find it hard to believe that she's a SENIOR - I can hardly believe it myself!  She sent me these WW photos from her study abroad trip to Ireland...

I received today's Wordless Wednesday photos from Paul Goldense of Goldense Building Products, and I really have no words.  But if I know Paul, this door's problems will be resolved immediately, if not sooner.