Evacuation Diagrams
Sydney & NSW

An evacuation diagram is a simplified floor plan, oriented to where it hangs, that shows people where they are, the nearest exits, the evacuation routes, the assembly area and key fire safety equipment. It is different from a standard floor plan, because each diagram is drawn for its exact location.

AS 3745-2010 is the recognised Australian Standard for emergency planning in workplaces, and evacuation diagrams form part of it. Whether a requirement applies to your building depends on the legislation, building type and occupancy involved. Many NSW workplaces use AS 3745 as their benchmark. We can confirm what applies to your site.

It depends on the building and how it is used. The Work Health and Safety Regulation 2017 (NSW) requires workplaces to have an emergency plan, and AS 3745-2010 is the recognised benchmark for the evacuation diagrams that support one. Childcare services have specific rules for emergency and evacuation floor plans under the Education and Care Services National Regulations. Building classification, approvals and occupancy can add further conditions. We can help you work out what applies to your site.

AS 3745 lists the elements a diagram should show. These include a "You Are Here" location, exits, evacuation routes, the assembly area, fire safety equipment such as extinguishers, hose reels and manual call points, a legend, and the date the diagram was validated. We confirm the full list for your site during verification.

AS 3745 provides a five-year review benchmark. Diagrams should be reviewed sooner if the layout, fire equipment, exits or emergency arrangements change, for example after a fit-out.

Only after the diagram has been checked against the current site. Changing the date without a check does not confirm the diagram is still accurate, and an inaccurate diagram can mislead people in an emergency.

It depends on the layout. Because each diagram must be oriented to where it hangs, most floors need several, usually near exits, lifts, stairwells and main corridors. We work out the number and positions during the site visit.

Large enough to read easily from where people stand. AS 3745 gives guidance on size, and the right size depends on how much detail the diagram shows. We size each diagram for its location.

Our standard delivery is 14 days from site verification. Large or multi-building sites are scheduled with you when we quote.

We visit sites across Sydney, Western Sydney and Parramatta, Camden and Campbelltown, Wollongong and the Illawarra, Newcastle and the Hunter, the Central Coast, the Blue Mountains and Canberra. For other locations, we can prepare diagrams from your floor plans and photos.

The site address, the number of floors and buildings, and floor plans if you have them (PDF or CAD). Photos of existing diagrams help too. If you do not have plans, we can measure on site.