Evacuation Plan Drawings Ireland
ISO 23601:2021 Compliant - Clear Escape Routes and Assembly Points - BEng Fire Engineers - PI Insured - Nationwide
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Compliant Evacuation Plan Drawings for Irish Businesses
Phoenix STS produces professional evacuation plan drawings in full compliance with ISO 23601:2021, the international standard for safety identification and escape and evacuation plan signs. Our BEng Fire Engineering qualified draughtsmen produce detailed, accurate floor plans that clearly communicate escape routes, fire safety equipment locations, assembly points, and evacuation zone boundaries to all building occupants. Each drawing is based on a thorough survey of your premises and integrates with your fire risk assessment findings, ensuring that the information displayed is accurate, current, and consistent with your emergency procedures. Evacuation plan drawings are a critical component of your fire safety management system, required under the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003 to demonstrate that adequate means of escape are clearly communicated to all persons in the building.
Why Your Business Needs Evacuation Plan Drawings
Legal Compliance
The Fire Services Act 1981 requires adequate means of escape. Evacuation plan drawings demonstrate that escape routes are clearly communicated to all building occupants.
Occupant Safety
Evacuation plan drawings provide critical wayfinding information that helps building occupants, including visitors and persons unfamiliar with the layout, to identify the nearest escape route and navigate safely to the assembly point. This is particularly important in large, complex, or multi-storey buildings where escape routes may not be immediately obvious.
Fire Warden Guidance
Evacuation plan drawings serve as essential reference tools for fire wardens, showing their designated zones, sweep routes, the location of fire-fighting equipment and alarm call points, and the assembly point. During an emergency, fire wardens can quickly reference the drawing to confirm their responsibilities and ensure their zone is cleared.
Fire Service Briefing
On arrival, fire services use evacuation plans to understand your building layout, locate fire safety equipment, and identify areas that may need search.
Insurance and Audits
Many insurers and auditors require displayed evacuation plan drawings. ISO 23601:2021 compliance demonstrates a professional approach to fire safety.
Multi-Occupancy Buildings
In multi-occupancy buildings, evacuation plan drawings are essential for coordinating evacuation across different tenants and occupiers. Standardised drawings ensure that all building users receive consistent information about escape routes, assembly points, and the overall evacuation strategy.
What is Included in Your Evacuation Plan Drawings
Escape Routes
Primary and alternative escape routes are clearly marked using standardised green directional arrows in accordance with ISO 23601:2021. Routes are shown from each 'You Are Here' location to the nearest exit, providing clear visual guidance for building occupants unfamiliar with the layout.
Assembly Points
Assembly point locations are clearly identified on each drawing, showing building occupants exactly where to gather after evacuation. For premises with multiple assembly points, each is clearly labelled to prevent confusion and support accurate roll-call procedures.
Fire Safety Equipment
The locations of all fire safety equipment are marked using ISO 7010-compliant symbols, including fire extinguishers, fire blankets, fire alarm call points, fire hose reels, and emergency lighting. Equipment symbols are colour-coded in red for fire-fighting equipment and blue for information signs.
You Are Here Markers
Each drawing includes a prominent 'You Are Here' marker showing the exact location where the drawing is displayed. This is a mandatory requirement of ISO 23601:2021 and is essential for helping building occupants orient themselves and identify the nearest escape route from their current position.
Evacuation Zone Identification
For buildings with sweep evacuation or TagEvac systems, zone boundaries are clearly marked for fire warden reference.
Escape Routes
Primary and alternative escape routes are clearly marked using standardised green directional arrows in accordance with ISO 23601:2021. Routes are shown from each 'You Are Here' location to the nearest exit, providing clear visual guidance for building occupants unfamiliar with the layout.
Assembly Points
Assembly point locations are clearly identified on each drawing, showing building occupants exactly where to gather after evacuation. For premises with multiple assembly points, each is clearly labelled to prevent confusion and support accurate roll-call procedures.
Fire Safety Equipment
The locations of all fire safety equipment are marked using ISO 7010-compliant symbols, including fire extinguishers, fire blankets, fire alarm call points, fire hose reels, and emergency lighting. Equipment symbols are colour-coded in red for fire-fighting equipment and blue for information signs.
You Are Here Markers
Each drawing includes a prominent 'You Are Here' marker showing the exact location where the drawing is displayed. This is a mandatory requirement of ISO 23601:2021 and is essential for helping building occupants orient themselves and identify the nearest escape route from their current position.
Evacuation Zone Identification
For buildings with sweep evacuation or TagEvac systems, zone boundaries are clearly marked for fire warden reference.
ISO 23601:2021 Compliance
Every drawing meets the international standard for safety identification in evacuation plans.
Standardised Symbols
ISO-compliant symbols for fire equipment, escape routes, assembly points, and hazard identification.
Colour Coding
Consistent colour coding: green for escape routes, red for fire equipment, blue for information, and yellow for hazards.
Minimum Text Sizes
Text sizes meet ISO requirements for legibility at normal viewing distances.
Floor Plan Accuracy
Accurate floor plans drawn from architectural drawings or our own site surveys.
Display Guidance
Drawings designed for A3 or A4 display with guidance on optimal mounting locations.
Digital and Print
Supplied in high-resolution PDF and editable vector formats for printing on rigid signage boards.
Evacuation Plan Drawings for All Sectors
We provide ISO 23601:2021 compliant evacuation plan drawings tailored to the specific requirements of your industry.
Offices & Commercial
Evacuation plan drawings for office buildings, co-working spaces, and commercial premises with clear escape routes.
Industrial & Manufacturing
Specialist drawings for warehouses, factories, and manufacturing facilities with complex layouts and multiple escape routes.
Hotels & Hospitality
Evacuation plan drawings for hotels, restaurants, pubs, and hospitality venues where guests are unfamiliar with the building.
Schools & Education
Evacuation plan drawings for schools, colleges, creches, and educational institutions with high occupancy levels.
Healthcare & Nursing Homes
HIQA-aligned evacuation plan drawings for nursing homes, hospitals, and designated centres with vulnerable occupants.
Retail & Shopping Centres
Evacuation plan drawings for retail shops, shopping centres, and consumer-facing premises with public access.
Public Buildings
Evacuation plan drawings for churches, community centres, sports facilities, and public buildings.
Construction Sites
Temporary evacuation plan drawings for active construction sites and temporary premises.
Our Evacuation Plan Drawings Process
From initial consultation to delivery and installation guidance.
Initial Consultation
We discuss your building, review existing floor plans, and determine the scope of work required.
Site Survey
Our BEng-qualified draughtsmen conduct a detailed site survey of your premises, measuring room dimensions, verifying escape route configurations, noting the locations of all fire safety equipment, and identifying any discrepancies between the existing building layout and available architectural drawings.
Drawing Production
We produce ISO 23601:2021 compliant drawings for each floor using accurate floor plans and standardised symbols.
Review and Approval
Draft drawings are presented for your review. We incorporate feedback and finalise all plans.
Delivery and Installation Guidance
We deliver drawings in digital and print-ready formats with guidance on optimal display locations throughout your building.
Initial Consultation
We discuss your building, review existing floor plans, and determine the scope of work required.
Site Survey
Our BEng-qualified draughtsmen conduct a detailed site survey of your premises, measuring room dimensions, verifying escape route configurations, noting the locations of all fire safety equipment, and identifying any discrepancies between the existing building layout and available architectural drawings.
Drawing Production
We produce ISO 23601:2021 compliant drawings for each floor using accurate floor plans and standardised symbols.
Review and Approval
Draft drawings are presented for your review. We incorporate feedback and finalise all plans.
Delivery and Installation Guidance
We deliver drawings in digital and print-ready formats with guidance on optimal display locations throughout your building.
Legislative Framework
Evacuation plan drawings in Ireland are governed by several key pieces of legislation and international standards. Phoenix STS ensures all drawings are fully compliant with current requirements.
Why Choose Phoenix STS
Expert evacuation plan drawings backed by qualifications, experience, and professional indemnity insurance.
BEng Fire Engineers
Our evacuation plan drawings are produced by BEng Fire Engineering qualified draughtsmen who understand fire safety engineering principles, building construction, means of escape design, and the technical requirements of ISO 23601:2021. This expertise ensures drawings are technically accurate and practically useful.
100% Bespoke
Every drawing is produced from scratch for your specific building. We never use generic templates.
Integrated Services
Evacuation plan drawings integrate with our fire risk assessments, evacuation planning, and TagEvac systems for a complete solution.
CPD-Certified Training
Ireland's first CPD Standards Office certified fire safety training provider.
Nationwide Coverage
Based in Longford with consultants throughout Ireland. We serve clients in all 26 counties.
PI Insured
All our professional services, including evacuation plan drawings, are covered by comprehensive professional indemnity insurance, providing assurance that our work is backed by appropriate financial protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
We need access to your building's architectural floor plans or drawings. If these are not available, our fire engineers will conduct a full site survey.
You need at least one evacuation plan per floor, plus additional plans at key decision points such as stairwells, lift lobbies, and corridor junctions.
Evacuation plan drawings should be updated whenever there is a change to your building layout, escape routes, fire safety equipment locations, or assembly points.
ISO 23601:2021 is the international standard that specifies the requirements for the design and content of safety identification and escape and evacuation plan signs for buildings. It defines the symbols, colour coding, layout conventions, and mandatory elements such as 'You Are Here' markers that evacuation plan drawings must include to ensure they are universally understood.
Nationwide Evacuation Plan Drawing Services
Complementary Fire Safety Services
Evacuation plan drawings work best as part of a comprehensive fire safety management approach.
Fire Risk Assessment
PAS 79-1:2020 compliant fire risk assessments that identify the risks your evacuation plans need to address.
Evacuation Planning
Emergency evacuation procedures and fire drill management to complement your evacuation plan drawings.
Fire Safety Policies
Bespoke fire safety policy documents compliant with the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003.
Fire Door Inspections
BS 8214:2016 compliant fire door inspections to verify your compartmentation strategy.
Fire Safety Consultancy
End-to-end fire safety consultancy including management systems and compliance audits.
Fire Warden Training
CPD-certified fire warden training to ensure your staff can implement your evacuation procedures.
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