Evacuation Maps
What is a building evacuation map?
Building evacuation maps serve as a visual guide to aid in swift evacuation during emergencies. Printed and mounted as signs, they are posted in key areas throughout a building - showing your current location on a floor plan, evacuation routes to the nearest exits, and the location of essential safety equipment. They are a crucial part of a facility's safety plan to ensure building occupant safety, compliance with the local fire code, and to meet OSHA and NFPA 101 standards.
Why do I need evacuation maps?
Local fire codes and insurance providers often require evacuation maps in public and private buildings, including schools, hotels, manufacturing plants, healthcare facilities and offices. Incorporating them into your emergency plan empowers building occupants to respond efficiently in case of evacuation, ensuring effective emergency preparedness for your facility.
Evacuation map design and sign solutions
We design custom evacuation maps and print them as finished signs. Choose the solution that fits your project.
Design
We create the artwork, you print it. Exactly the same design work - the difference is only the last step.
- Print-ready PDFs, sized to the signs you intend to produce
- Drawn to the code that applies to your building
- Print in-house or through your own supplier
- Suits in-house print capability, or head office distributing artwork across sites
Design + signs
Finished signs, ready to install. We handle the material, the printing, the finishing and the delivery.
- Printed to acrylic, aluminium or PVC - durable materials that meet code
- Cut to shape, pre-drilled where needed
- Mounting hardware available to match
- Arrives ready to mount
Already have your evacuation diagrams designed? Print your signs
Request a Quote
Submit a quote request to start your project now!
Project Set-Up
Confirm map design and safety information.
Design Process
Custom evacuation maps are designed for your building.
Final Approval
Review proof before receiving final product.
Request a Quote
Submit a quote request to start your project now!
Project Set-Up
Confirm map design and safety information.
Design Process
Custom evacuation maps are designed for your building.
Final Approval
Review proof before receiving final product.
Where to start?
A few things to consider.
Request a quote today and a dedicated project manager will guide you through the process.
Request a quoteYour project essentials
- Do you have accurate building floor plans?
- How many signs are needed?
- Where will the signs be located?
- How will the signs be displayed?
Determine your sign size
- How large is your floor plan? Large facilities might require larger signs.
- Does your local fire code have specific graphic requirements (text or header size etc.)?
- Will a post evacuation Assembly Area map be included on the sign?
- Do you require the innkeepers liability notice on the signs (hospitality industry only)?
Recommended sizes:
8.5” x 11” | 10” x 12” | 11” x 17” | 18” x 24” | Custom sizes available
Evacuation map features
A customizable map header allows clients to tailor the color, ensuring it aligns with specific needs, branding, or context for easier identification and relevance.
Including the level number on an evacuation map is crucial for helping people quickly identify their location and find the nearest exit during an emergency, especially in multi-story buildings.
Evacuation map instructions aligned with your company's Emergency Action Plan (EAP) ensure clear, consistent guidance that integrates with established safety protocols, enhancing preparedness and response during emergencies.
The 'You Are Here' icon on an evacuation map shows your current location to help orient you and guide you towards the nearest exits and safety points.
The building address helps users quickly identify their location in an emergency, ensuring they can relay accurate information to first responders.
Incorporate custom branding by providing a professional and cohesive look that aligns with the company's overall aesthetic.
The custom legend describes the meaning of all safety symbols on the map.
Re-drafted simplified floor plan labeled with unlimited safety icons. All floor plans are rotated to be viewer specific according to sign location. Graphics, color and style can vary based on project requirements.
*This graphic is for sample purposes only and may not comply with local building codes, regulation or standards in your area.
Do you have a post evacuation Assembly Area / Muster Point?
Consider including an Assembly Area Map on your Building Evacuation Plans.
Assembly or muster points play an important role in any situation requiring emergency evacuation. A mini site map, illustrating your building location relative to the assembly point, can help building occupants re-group in case of emergency.
Technical Considerations
Map orientation
Evacuation maps should be oriented to match the viewer's perspective at the location of the sign. This viewer-specific alignment helps individuals quickly and accurately understand their surroundings during an emergency. When the map reflects the actual viewpoint, it minimizes confusion and eliminates the need for mental rotation, enabling faster and more confident decision-making.
Egress routes
Having multiple egress routes on an evacuation map ensures that people can safely exit a building during emergencies in case one path is blocked by fire, debris, or other hazards. It enhances the speed and efficiency of evacuations, reducing the risk of overcrowding or delays at a single exit. Multiple routes comply with safety regulations and building codes, which require redundancy in escape plans for maximum safety.
Exit doors
Properly labeling exit doors on evacuation maps ensures that occupants can quickly identify the safest and most efficient way out during an emergency. Not all doors leading to the outside should be used for egress. If possible, doors that automatically lock, require security access, or swing inwards, should be avoided as evacuation exits.
