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Evacuation Diagrams must comply with AS3745-2010 Planning for emergencies in facilities.
As per 3.5.5 clause minimum required elements:
A representation of the area
EVACUATION DIAGRAM title
The address of the facility
Location of the ‘You Are Here’
Mark-ups of the exits
Where applicable – communication equipment such as: Warden intercommunication points (WIPs), Manual call points (MCPs) and Emergency call points (ECPs), and main control/panels
Fire Equipment: extinguishers and hose reels
Fire blankets
Fire indicator panel and refuges if applicable
Date of validation
Assembly area and a legend
Paths of travel
If your evacuation diagram does not contain the elements specified above, it is not compliant with AS 3745-2010.
Optional elements as per 3.5.6:
Direction of door openings
North sign
First aid station, first aid kit location, spill response kits, automatic external defibrillator (AED).
Hazardous chemical store
Emergency information such as emergency procedures, fire orders etc.
Evacuation devices if applicable
Fire and smoke doors
Hydrants
Electrical switchboard location(s) and solar power installation point(s)
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Evacuation Diagrams are a mandatory requirement for Class 1b to Class 9 Buildings as per the National Construction Code (NCC) Building Code of Australia (BCA) and relevant Australian Standards.
Stated by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) it is the building owner’s responsibility and duty of care to make sure the building complies with Building Regulations and Standards. As well as the occupier’s responsibility for exits and paths of travel. If non-compliant infringement penalties do apply.
Evacuation Diagrams are designed as per AS 3745:2010 to inform occupants of the evacuation procedures, locations and directions to the nearest emergency exits, fire equipment, assembly areas and emergency contact details. The diagrams form part of your Emergency Management Plan to comply with Essential Safety Measures (ESM) for your building. The intention of your ESM for your building is to mitigate and/or eliminate any possible emergency or threat.
Whether it is due to fire or another of the various emergencies that may occur, without effective and efficient evacuation plans in place, residents, visitors and staff are at risk of potentially fatal consequences.
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Health care facilities:
Aged care accommodation
Allied health clinics
Birth centres
Dialysis facilities
Imaging and radiology centres
Long-term care hospitals
Medical centres
Medical laboratories
Medical nursing homes
Mental health and addiction treatment centres
Nursing homes
Orthopaedic rehabilitation centres
Pharmacies
Hospitals- public and private
Rehabilitation and palliative care
Research institutions
Residential care
Accommodation facilities:
Bed and breakfast
Boarding houses
Camping grounds
Caravan parks
Hostels
Hotels
Motels
Retirement villages
Serviced apartments
Education:
Childcare centres
Kindergartens
Primary schools
Secondary schools
TAFEs
Universities
Commercial facilities:
Distribution facilities
Entertainment and media
Factories and processing facilities
Gaming and casino facilities
Museums, convention centres, aquariums
Offices
Recreational facilities
Retail
Self-storage
Shopping centres
Sport/entertainment facilities- stadiums, arenas
Warehouse
Wholesale
Other:
Construction Sites
Events
Government facilities
Telecommunication sites
…and more…
Do you have compliant Evacuation Diagrams displayed in YOUR facility?
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You can expect to be asked about:
The type of facility
Number of levels
Any current floor plan in PDF and AutoCAD format
Any current electrical and fire equipment plans
Any existing Evacuation Diagrams
The level of service you require (PDF only, print, frame, installation)
If you want a print – what size (A1, A2, A3, A4)?
If you want a frame/finish – what type (Snap Lock, Alucobond)?
The more documentation and information we can collect from you – the more price point your quote will be.
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If there are no current floor plans – we can arrange for a site inspection and produce plans of your facility for Evacuation Diagrams.
If there are no electrical or fire equipment plans:
We can arrange a site inspection and mark up everything for you, or
You can mark it up and supply the information to us
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Our main offices are located in Melbourne and Adelaide but we provide services Australia-wide.
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Option 1: Evacuation Diagrams in electronic form (PDF).
Option 2: PDFs and print
Option 3: PDFs, print and frame
Option 4: PDFs, print, frame and install
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Essential Safety Measures act as a first line of defence in an event of a fire. ESMs are defined in Part 15 of the Building Regulations 2018 – Schedule 8. Australian Standard AS 1851: 2012 Routine Service of fire protection and equipment.
If you are an owner of a building (other than a house) you are responsible for its safety features and maintenance. These are known as Essential Safety Measures.
Maintaining your essential safety measures will ensure building safety. Failure in doing so can lead to non-compliance and could place your occupants, passers-by as well as adjoining buildings at great risk.
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All building owners and occupants have an obligation to ensure all exits and paths of travel are kept readily accessible, functional, and clear of obstructions.
Your owner’s corporation Manager, on behalf of owners, is responsible for ensuring ESMs are regularly tested and maintained. Adequate maintenance will ensure ESMs operate reliably if an emergency arises.
Annual ESM reports (AESMR) must also be readily available for inspection on request after 24 hours’ notice has been given by the chief officer of the Fire Brigade or Municipal Building Surveyor (MBS). These AESMR records should be well kept and easily available.
If you are proposing building works for alterations to an existing building, you may no longer be complaint with your building ESMs. Contacting your Municipal Building Surveyor (MBS) or private Building Surveyor to see what needs to be done to comply with Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2018.