Healthcare Evacuation Plan Drawings
Healthcare evacuation plan drawings are essential safety documents for nursing homes, hospitals, and designated centres in Ireland. Our specialist drawings help staff navigate escape routes and relocate vulnerable residents during emergencies. Fully compliant with HIQA Regulation 28, Building Control Regulations Part B, and ISO 23601:2009. All drawings prepared by qualified fire safety engineers. Professional indemnity insured.
Healthcare Evacuation Plan Drawings Ireland
Specialist healthcare evacuation plan drawings for nursing homes, hospitals, and designated centres across Ireland. At Phoenix STS, we prepare clear, compliant evacuation documentation that meets HIQA Regulation 28 requirements and supports safe emergency evacuation of vulnerable residents.
⚕️ HIQA Regulation 28: Evacuation Plans for Designated Centres
HIQA Regulation 28 (Fire Precautions) requires that designated centres for older people maintain adequate arrangements for detecting, containing, and extinguishing fires, and for evacuating residents. Clear, accessible evacuation plan drawings are fundamental to demonstrating compliance with these requirements.
Phoenix STS prepares healthcare evacuation plan drawings that directly address HIQA expectations, providing clear documentation for staff and inspectors.
HIQA
Regulation 28 Compliant
ISO
23601:2009 Standard
BEng
Fire Engineers
PI Insurance
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Healthcare Evacuation Plan Drawing Enquiries
Why Healthcare Facilities Need Evacuation Plan Drawings
🛡️ Resident Safety
Clear evacuation plan drawings ensure staff can navigate routes quickly and relocate vulnerable residents safely during emergencies, even under stress.
📋 Legislative Compliance
Demonstrate your commitment to meeting HIQA Regulation 28, Building Control Regulations, and the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
🏥 Progressive Horizontal Evacuation
Our drawings clearly show fire compartment boundaries and internal assembly points to support phased evacuation strategies used in healthcare.
✅ HIQA Inspection Readiness
Proper evacuation plan drawings streamline HIQA inspections and demonstrate your facility’s commitment to fire safety compliance.
👥 Staff Orientation
Evacuation plan drawings support staff training and induction, helping new team members quickly understand escape routes and procedures.
🚒 Emergency Services
Clear drawings assist emergency services during incidents, helping firefighters understand building layout, compartmentation, and evacuation status.
What is ISO 23601:2009 for Healthcare Evacuation Plan Drawings?
ISO 23601:2009 Safety Identification – Escape and Evacuation Plan Signs is the international standard governing the design and content of evacuation plan drawings. This standard ensures consistency and clarity across all evacuation documentation.
Key Requirements of ISO 23601:2009:
- Standardised safety symbols and colour coding (ISO 7010 compliant)
- Plan orientation and ‘You Are Here’ indicators
- Scale requirements and minimum text sizes
- Mandatory content elements (escape routes, assembly points, firefighting equipment)
- Plan mounting locations and viewing distances
Healthcare Evacuation Plan Drawing Requirements
Healthcare environments present unique evacuation challenges not found in typical buildings. Our evacuation plan drawings address all healthcare-specific requirements:
Progressive Horizontal Evacuation
- Fire compartment boundaries clearly marked
- Internal assembly points identified
- Phased evacuation routes shown
- Compartment capacities indicated
Evacuation Equipment Locations
- Ski sheets and ski pads storage
- Evacuation chairs for vertical evacuation
- Rescue mattresses and transfer equipment
- Bariatric evacuation equipment
Healthcare-Specific Elements
- Fire doors with hold-open devices
- Manual call points and alarm panels
- Oxygen storage areas marked
- Lifts marked NOT for fire use
Our Healthcare Evacuation Plan Drawing Process
Initial Consultation and Document Review
We review existing fire safety documentation including your fire risk assessment and fire safety management plan.
Site Survey and Verification
A qualified fire safety engineer conducts an on-site survey to verify building layout, identify escape routes, and confirm compartment boundaries.
Drawing Preparation
We prepare evacuation plan drawings to ISO 23601:2009 standards, incorporating healthcare-specific elements and your facility’s unique layout.
Review and Approval
Draft drawings are submitted for your review. Final drawings are approved by the Person in Charge or Fire Safety Manager.
Delivery and Installation Guidance
Final drawings delivered in print-ready format with guidance on mounting locations as per ISO 23601:2009 requirements.
Key Features of Our Healthcare Evacuation Plan Drawings
Legislative Framework for Healthcare Evacuation Plan Drawings
- Fire Services Act 1981 (as amended): The person in control must take all necessary fire safety measures including documented evacuation arrangements.
- Building Control Regulations Part B: Fire safety design must ensure compartmentation and safe means of escape, which evacuation plans must reflect.
- HIQA Regulation 28: Sets specific requirements for designated centres to demonstrate robust fire safety measures including evacuation procedures.
- Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005: Imposes general duties on employers to safeguard health and safety including emergency planning.
- ISO 23601:2009: International standard for escape and evacuation plan signs specifying design, content, and installation requirements.
⚠️ Evacuation Plan Drawing Insurance
Given the life-safety critical nature of evacuation plan drawings in healthcare facilities, it is essential that your provider carries comprehensive professional indemnity insurance. Phoenix STS maintains comprehensive PI insurance specifically covering fire safety consultancy services for healthcare facilities.
Benefits of Phoenix STS Healthcare Evacuation Plan Drawings
- Expert Guidance: Years of experience in fire engineering, risk assessment, and healthcare safety.
- Qualified Fire Safety Engineers: All drawings prepared by engineers with degrees in Fire Engineering (BEng).
- Integrated Approach: Our drawings integrate with PAS 79-1:2020 fire risk assessments, emergency response plans, and staff training programmes.
- Regulatory Confidence: Clear documentation helps demonstrate compliance to HIQA inspectors.
- Ongoing Support: Periodic reviews and updates when your premises change.
- Digital and Print Formats: Drawings provided in both print-ready PDF and editable formats.
Healthcare Evacuation Plan Drawings FAQs
What is the legal requirement for evacuation plan drawings in nursing homes?
Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and General Application Regulations 2007, employers must prepare emergency plans including means of escape documentation. For designated centres, HIQA Regulation 28 requires adequate fire precautions including clear evacuation procedures. While not explicitly mandating drawings, evacuation plan drawings are recognised best practice for demonstrating compliance.
What is ISO 23601:2009 and why does it matter?
ISO 23601:2009 is the international standard for escape and evacuation plan signs. It specifies requirements for plan design, symbols, colours, content, and mounting. Drawings prepared to this standard are immediately recognisable to occupants and emergency responders.
How often should evacuation plan drawings be updated?
Evacuation plan drawings should be reviewed whenever there are changes to building layout, fire safety systems, compartmentation, or evacuation procedures. They should also be reviewed following any fire risk assessment update or HIQA inspection findings. As a minimum, annual verification is recommended.
What should healthcare evacuation plan drawings include?
Healthcare evacuation plan drawings should include: escape routes and alternative routes, fire exits and final exits, ‘You Are Here’ location marker, fire compartment boundaries and internal assembly points, fire alarm call points, firefighting equipment locations, evacuation equipment storage locations, lifts marked as not for use during fire, and external assembly points.
Where should evacuation plan drawings be displayed?
Plans should be positioned at decision points along escape routes, near fire alarm call points, in reception areas, and in locations where people gather. They should be mounted at eye level (typically 1.4m to 1.7m from floor) and positioned so the ‘You Are Here’ marker accurately reflects the viewer’s location.
What is progressive horizontal evacuation?
Progressive horizontal evacuation is the standard evacuation strategy for nursing homes. Rather than immediately evacuating all residents outside, staff move residents from the fire-affected compartment to an adjacent fire-protected compartment on the same floor. Our drawings clearly show compartment boundaries and internal assembly points to support this strategy.
Can you prepare drawings for existing buildings without original plans?
Yes. Our site survey process includes detailed measurement and documentation of your premises. We can prepare evacuation plan drawings for any facility regardless of whether original architectural drawings are available.
Do you provide the drawings in digital format?
Yes. We provide evacuation plan drawings in both print-ready PDF format and editable formats upon request. This allows you to print replacements as needed and facilitates future updates.
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Ensure Your Evacuation Plan Drawings Meet HIQA Requirements
Contact Phoenix STS to discuss your healthcare evacuation plan drawing requirements and discover how our ISO 23601:2009 compliant drawings can support your regulatory compliance and resident protection.
Page last updated: January 2026
