Evacuation Diagrams Requirements

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An emergency can occur in an instant and when it happens, an Evacuation Diagram can be a literal life saver. They are important for keeping people and your property safe.

Evacuation Plan Requirements are set out in the Australian Standard AS 3745-2010. You need to follow these requirements carefully and ensure that all the basic elements are implemented in your plan as per Section 3 of the Standard.

According to Australian Standard AS 3745: -2010, Evacuation Plans must have (minimum):

• Representation of the area

• Address of the facility

• EVACUATION DIAGRAM title

• Location of the YOU ARE HERE

• Mark-ups of the Exits

• Where applicable – communication equipment

• Fire Equipment:

- Extinguishers and Hose reels

• Date of validation

• Assembly area and a legend

• Paths of travel

Where Should an Evacuation Plan Be Installed?

The question we always get asked is, ‘Where do my Evacuation Diagrams need to be installed?’

The Australian Standard AS 3745: – 2010 provides specific requirements that need to be followed when installing Evacuation Diagrams:

• Height

  The Evacuation Diagram must be positioned so that there is a distance of 1200 mm to 1600 mm between the finished ground level and the top of the diagram.

• Orientation

  This is a critical point as Evacuation Diagrams need to be in the correct orientation to the specific “You Are Here” location required as per AS 3745: – 2010.

• Location

  Evacuation Diagrams must be displayed in high traffic areas where they are accessible and visible to occupants and visitors during an Emergency.