Why Are Evacuation Diagrams Important?
Evacuation diagrams are a legal requirement for most workplaces under Australian Standard AS 3745:2010. They provide clear, accessible emergency information to help everyone evacuate safely during fires or other incidents.
Our Evacuation Diagram Services
Site Visit & Mark-Up
We visit your site to assess exits, hazards, and layout.
Custom Drafting
Diagrams tailored to your floorplan, with correct orientation and “You Are Here” markers.
Compliance Guarantee
All diagrams meet AS 3745:2010 and industry best practice.
Updates & Maintenance
Fast corrections or updates when your layout changes.
Hard Copy Options
A3, laminated, framed, or corflute prints delivered to your site.
What’s Included in Our Evacuation Diagrams?
Each diagram features:
- Clearly marked exits and evacuation routes
- “You Are Here” location
- Firefighting equipment (extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants)
- Manual and emergency call points
- Assembly areas
- Fire indicator panels, EWIS, and WIP phones (if present)
- Legend and orientation for easy understanding
- Validity/issue date for compliance
- Optional: site plan, first aid kits, hazardous material storage
How It Works
Book a Site Visit
We assess your facility and mark up evacuation points.
Receive a Draft
Review your custom diagram for accuracy and compliance.
Approve & Print
We deliver high-quality, durable prints ready for display.
Stay Compliant
We offer fast updates when your layout or regulations change.
Who Needs Evacuation Diagrams?
Each diagram features:
- Offices and commercial buildings
- Healthcare and aged care facilities
- Retail stores and shopping centres
- Factories and warehouses
- Schools, childcare, and education providers
Why Choose Optimum Training?
Australia-wide onsite delivery
We come to your workplace, anywhere in the country.
Qualified, experienced trainers
All trainers hold current certifications and deliver to national standards.
ASQA-compliant
All courses meet Australian Skills Quality Authority requirements.
Flexible scheduling
Sessions arranged to suit your business or shift patterns.
Frequently asked questions
Are fire evacuation diagrams a legal requirement for my workplace?
Many Australian workplaces are required to have clear emergency information available, including evacuation diagrams where relevant to the building, occupancy and risk profile.
Evacuation diagrams help occupants identify exits, assembly areas, firefighting equipment and emergency procedures, supporting safer evacuation during an incident.
How often do evacuation diagrams need to be updated?
Evacuation diagrams should be reviewed regularly and updated when there are changes to the building layout, exit paths, assembly areas, fire equipment, tenancy arrangements or emergency procedures.
Many workplaces review their diagrams annually or as part of their broader emergency planning review process.
What's the difference between AS 3745:2010 compliant diagrams and generic floor plans?
AS 3745:2010 compliant evacuation diagrams are designed to include specific emergency information, symbols and layout requirements that support workplace evacuation planning.
Generic floor plans may show rooms and corridors, but they often do not include the required emergency details such as exits, fire equipment, assembly areas, orientation, validity dates and evacuation instructions.
Do you provide evacuation diagrams for multi-storey buildings or complex sites?
Yes, evacuation diagrams can be prepared for multi-storey buildings, large workplaces and complex sites. Each level or area may require its own diagram depending on the layout and evacuation pathways.
Optimum Training can assess your site and recommend the number and placement of diagrams required.
What print sizes and formats do you offer (laminated, framed, corflute)?
Evacuation diagrams can usually be provided in a range of practical print sizes and display formats, including laminated, framed or corflute options.
The best format will depend on where the diagram is installed, whether it is indoors or outdoors, and how durable it needs to be.
Can you update our existing evacuation diagrams if we've made layout changes?
Yes, existing evacuation diagrams can often be updated if your workplace has changed. This may include new walls, altered exit routes, relocated fire equipment, changed assembly areas or updated emergency procedures.
Optimum Training can review the current diagrams and advise what needs to be changed to keep them accurate and compliant.
How long does it take from site visit to receiving our completed diagrams?
Timeframes can vary depending on the size and complexity of the site, the number of diagrams required and the final print format selected.
Smaller sites may be completed faster, while multi-level or complex workplaces may take longer due to additional drafting, review and production requirements.