Question 182Steam Plants - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is D) Escape through another compartment on a lower level. In the event of a large steam leak in a boiler compartment, escaping through a lower level compartment is the best avenue of escape. This is because steam rises, and the lower level compartment will have less exposure to the dangerous steam. Escaping through a higher level compartment or using a fire room ladder or elevator would put you closer to the source of the steam leak, increasing the risk of injury. The safest option is to evacuate through a lower deck to avoid the rising steam.