What is an appropriate reason to classify the need for a secondary exit from the upstairs of the building as a Must Have requirement?

Using the additional information provided for this question in the Scenario Booklet, answer the following questions about the requirement for a fire exit from the upstairs of the building.

What is an appropriate reason to classify the need for a secondary exit from the upstairs of the building as a Must Have requirement?

A. Provision of a secondary exit from the upstairs of the building will ensure compliance with national fire safety regulations.

B. A secondary exit from the upstairs of the building would help ease congestion in busy periods during festivals.

C. A secondary exit from the upstairs of the building will provide a shorter and more direct route into the garden than the main stairway.

D. The requirement for a secondary exit from the upstairs of the building has to be made a higher priority in order to be moved to an earlier Timebox.

Answer: A

Explanation:

A. Provision of a secondary exit from the upstairs of the building will ensure compliance with national fire safety regulations.

Rationale:

Compliance with national fire safety regulations is non-negotiable and would be a legal requirement for the operation of the hotel. Therefore, any features required to meet these regulations would automatically be classified as "Must Have" due to their mandatory nature for safety and legal operation.