Evacuation Diagrams

Evacuation Diagrams Sydney

Evacuation diagrams draw an ideal path for building occupants to follow to evacuate a facility as safely as possible during an emergency. They are included in fire safety plans for many different types of buildings across the greater Sydney area. Additionally, they are included in plans for offices, schools, childcare centres, warehouses, and a myriad of other facilities. Having a clear evacuation diagram helps to reduce the confusion that can accompany an emergency and augments your fire evacuation plan. 

Our Sydney-based team specializes in the design and preparation of evacuation diagrams for workplaces and buildings across a large geographic portion of New South Wales, beyond Sydney. Each evacuation diagram we prepare for our clients serves to direct staff, visitors, and occupants to the available emergency exits and indicates the exit routes to be followed to an assembly point, as well as the locations of essential fire safety equipment. 

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What Are Evacuation Diagrams?

You can think of an evacuation diagram as an emergency map for a building. Since they are graphic depictions, diagrams show emergency exits, safe equipment storage areas, and evacuation paths so quickly that building occupants don’t have to read and comprehend long written instructions. 

Evacuation diagrams are also important for meeting WHS requirements and the AS 3745-2010 standard because diagrams are a form of a visual guide to emergency evacuations. To ensure they are seen, evacuation diagrams are placed on the walls of building user common areas, stairwells, lobbies, corridors, and other locations. 

Key Elements of an Evacuation Diagram

  • Marked arrows outline the direction of all emergency exits.
  • Exit routes that suggest pathways to safety.
  • A “You Are Here” marker to help quickly locate.
  • Fire extinguishers shown on the map.
  • An assembly area marked outside the building.

The design of these features allows individuals in the building to follow the evacuation plan without any problems.

Sample Evacuation Diagram

The layout above illustrates a general workplace floor plan. Using arrows and icons, green arrows show exit routes. The blue line shows “You Are Here,” red dots are fire extinguishers, and the green box outside the building is the assembly area. The design is minimal but provides all the information necessary and is easy to follow.

How Our Diagrams Are Prepared

  1. We analyse your site along with your exit plans to locate your assembly point, exits, and fire safety equipment.
  2. We create a professional site-specific diagram.
  3. You receive the draft and confirm the layout.
  4. We send the final diagram, available to print and install onsite, or view and use digitally.

We design each diagram to be practical and intuitive to incorporate with WHS and AS 3745-2010 compliance and for your fire safety needs.

Why Evacuation Diagrams Matter?

Evacuation diagrams are a compliance requirement, but they do so much more. They save lives. During an emergency, people are making decisions in a matter of seconds. Having clear diagrams in place will minimise hesitation. It will also prevent delays and help both staff and guests exit the premises in a safe and efficient manner. 

Evacuation diagrams must accompany a fire evacuation plan, emergency procedure manuals, and staff training to be effective. They are also an essential component of an emergency preparedness system for your business.