Evacuation Diagrams – Evac Point

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Standards-based content: The diagrams are produced to meet the requirements of AS 3745:2010 (Planning for emergencies in facilities) — i.e. they include the minimum elements the Standard requires (title “EVACUATION DIAGRAM”, a pictorial floor/area plan, a clear “YOU ARE HERE” marker, designated exits and evacuation paths, locations of firefighting equipment, assembly area(s), a legend, and a validity/date/version box).
Minimum pictorial size & overall size rules: the pictorial representation on the diagram must be at least 200 mm × 150 mm. The minimum diagram size is A4, but A3 (297 × 420 mm) is required when extra information is included (so most workplace diagrams are A3). This is why you see A3 offered as the compliant option.
Colour & symbol conventions: evacuation paths, orientation and emergency equipment use standard colours and symbols (e.g. evacuation paths shown in green; extinguishers/hydrants in red; standard legends/symbols from AS 3745 appendices should be used) so the diagrams are instantly readable to occupants.

A compliant, usable evacuation diagram is more than a pretty printout. our onsite mark-up service covers:

Site survey & verification — we visit the space to confirm actual door positions, door swing direction, room names, corridor widths, locations of fire equipment, alarm panels and any refuge/accessible egress points. This prevents errors that commonly happen when drawing from old CAD or tenant plans. (Best practice recommended by the Standard / industry guidance.)
You Are Here’ orientation: we place and orient the “YOU ARE HERE” marker so the diagram matches what a person actually sees standing in front of it — that orientation is critical to avoid confusion in an emergency.
Route & assembly validation: we confirm the most appropriate evacuation routes, exterior assembly area(s) and that the assembly diagram (if shown) is oriented consistently with the floor plan.
Accessibility & special features: we mark refuges, wheelchair-accessible routes, first-aid/defibrillator locations and hazardous stores where relevant (optional elements per AS3745).
Placement & height guidance: we advise/fit the diagram at the recommended viewing zone (top of diagram between 1200 mm and 1600 mm above finished floor) so it’s visible and usable to building occupants.
Proofing with the Emergency Planning Committee (EPC): we supply a draft for EPC review, capture their validation date/version, and incorporate any feedback before final print/installation. The EPC nominates the number and location of diagrams.

Without frame (direct supply): we deliver printed diagrams (A3 or A4) ready for your facilities team to install. Prints can be laminated or printed on durable stock. Good when you have an installer or want a lower-cost option.
With snaplock frames (recommended for public areas): snaplock (snap-open) aluminium frames give a professional look, protect the diagram from dirt/UV and make fast updates easy — just snap open the frame and swap the printed sheet when the validation date or layout changes. Snaplock frames come wall-mounting hardware and can be surface-fitted or flush. They’re ideal where periodic updates are expected (revalidations, tenant changes, multi-site rollouts).
Indoor vs outdoor: for external or exposed locations we recommend weatherproof frames and UV-stable printing/lamination; indoors standard snaplock frames are usually sufficient.