Fire evacuation plans

• Clear, simplified layout of the building or floor, including rooms, corridors, and stairwells.
• Location marked with a “You Are Here” pin correctly orientated.

• Displays all emergency exits using standard symbols (e.g., green running man or exit arrow per BS EN ISO 7010).

• Indicates designated escape routes to emergency exits with arrows or lines showing the direction of travel.
• Includes alternative routes for blocked exits and accessible paths (e.g., ramps or evacuation lifts) for those with mobility needs.

• Marks locations of fire extinguishers, fire blankets, manual call points and all fire equipment with standardised icons.

•  Shows designated assembly points outside the building for gathering after evacuation.

Provides clear, step-by-step guidance, including:

• Remove: Immediately move anyone in immediate danger from the fire or smoke. 
• Alarm: Activate the nearest fire alarm to alert others and the fire service. 
• Confine: Close doors to help contain the fire and prevent it from spreading. 
• Extinguish / Evacuate: Extinguish: Attempt to put out the fire if it is small and you are trained to do so. Evacuate: Follow your designated evacuation route, using stairs and avoiding elevators, to move to a pre-determined safe assembly point.

• Includes the building’s name, address, or floor number to assist emergency services and occupants.

• Uses standard fire safety symbols per BS EN ISO 7010 for exits, routes, and equipment.
• Ensures legible text (per BS 5499-4) and high-contrast design for visibility in low-light conditions.

• Clarity: Diagrams are designed from the users perspective; clear, simple, and uncluttered, using bold colors and large fonts for quick understanding.
• Visibility: Diagrams are placed in prominent locations (e.g., near entrances, lifts, or stairwells)
• Standards: Diagrams meet BS 5499-4 (fire safety signs) and BS EN ISO 7010 (safety symbols). For residential buildings, they align with Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and, from April 2026, the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) Regulations 2025.
• Tailoring: Diagrams reflect the building’s evacuation strategy (e.g., simultaneous for offices, stay-put for purpose-built flats, or phased for high-rise buildings).
• Updates: Diagrams are reviewed and updated regularly (generally anually) to reflect changes in building layout, exits, or equipment, as required by fire risk assessments.