Mezuzah for the Emergency Exit

Question

Is an emergency exit of a building required to have a mezuzah?

Answer

Shalom!
Every entrance that is intended for use requires a mezuzah. However, if it is locked all the time and is intended only for exiting, it is exempt from a mezuzah.

Source

Responsa Minchat

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