Evacuation diagrams
Under AS 3745-2010, facilities must display clear, current evacuation diagrams to help occupants understand how to leave the building safely during an emergency.
If your diagrams are missing, out of date, or still look like they belong in the Blockbuster era, it is probably time for a review.
ACTWELL helps businesses meet their compliance requirements by designing, printing and installing high-quality evacuation diagrams tailored to the site.
What AS 3745-2010 requires
AS 3745-2010 requires evacuation diagrams to be displayed in facilities and to include key information such as:
- The “You Are Here” location
- Designated exit routes
- The nearest fire equipment
- Assembly areas
- Emergency call points
They must also be:
- Oriented correctly to the viewer’s position
- Installed in visible locations
- Reviewed and updated every 5 years, or sooner if the layout changes
Evacuation diagrams are a core part of your site’s emergency planning and help prepare staff, visitors and contractors for a safe evacuation.
Our diagram specialists
Our evacuation diagram consultants are qualified specialists with strong backgrounds in emergency planning and building design.
Our consultants hold, at minimum:
- Advanced Diploma in Building Design
- Master of Design Science (Building Services)
- National Police Check
- Working with Vulnerable People Card
Our team also includes current urban firefighters with direct experience in building evacuations and emergency response.
Our diagrams are spatially accurate, aligned with the building’s structure, and designed to meet AS 3745-2010 requirements.
What we provide
- Full site assessment and mark-up
- Diagrams designed to suit your layout and emergency procedures
- Drafts and electronic copies for your review
- Unlimited amendments before publishing
- Printing onto acrylic or aluminium snap lock frames, with brushed aluminium available as an upgrade
- Installation in accordance with AS 3745-2010, including mounting height and orientation
- Durable, UV-protected materials
- Compliance documentation for your records
- Digital copies of your diagrams
- Validity of up to 5 years, subject to site changes
- Republishing options at the 5-year review point, with reminder contact before expiry
We use Locatrix software, an emergency-industry tool, to ensure diagrams are professionally developed, accurate and traceable.
Who needs evacuation diagrams?
Evacuation diagrams are commonly required in:
- Offices and commercial buildings
- Schools and childcare centres
- Aged care, hospitals and clinics
- Retail stores and shopping centres
- Industrial sites and warehouses
- Hospitality and accommodation venues
- Government and public service buildings
We’ll take care of it
We can manage the full process, from site audit through to installation and future updates. If you are not sure where to start, we can review your current diagrams, or the absence of them, and help you understand what is required.