Workplace Fire Safety and Fire Evacuation Maps

### Why Evacuation Maps Matter In an emergency, clear visual information saves seconds. Fire evacuation maps help occupants and visitors quickly understand how to leave the building safely and where to assemble. ### What a Good Map Includes * Escape routes and alternative routes * Final exits * Assembly points * Location of fire-fighting equipment (extinguishers, hose reels) * Fire alarm call points * Fire doors * Location of the viewer ("You are here") * Key hazards or restricted areas ### Standards and Placement Maps should use standardised symbols (Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996), be clearly legible, and be displayed at prominent locations — particularly near entrances and on each floor. ### Integration with the Emergency Plan Evacuation maps should be consistent with the documented emergency plan and reviewed whenever the premises layout or use changes. ### LRMS Support We can help you develop clear, compliant evacuation maps and emergency plans as part of your fire safety management arrangements.