Fire Evacuation plans

Fire Evacuation Plan

Fires can start unexpectedly and can quickly become dangerous, making it essential to have a plan in place to evacuate the building safely and efficiently. A fire evacuation plan provides guidance to occupants on the best and safest way to exit a building during a fire emergency, including identifying emergency exits, assembly areas, and evacuation routes. It also helps individuals understand their roles and responsibilities in the event of an emergency, which can help to prevent confusion and panic. Having a well-designed and communicated fire evacuation plan can make a significant difference in ensuring that everyone in the building can evacuate safely and reduce the potential for injury, loss of life, and property damage.

Evacuation Fire Plan Provider Gold Coast

Fyrepower provides Fire Evacuation Plans (FEP) and Fire Safety Management Plans for businesses of all sizes and types in the Brisbane, Gold Coast, and South East Queensland regions. This includes a range of facilities such as schools, factories, hospitals, retail shops, aged-care homes, and childcare centres. 

It’s important to note that according to the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008, all buildings are required to have a written Fire Evacuation Plan in a specified format that outlines the policies and procedures for responding to fires and other emergencies. It’s essential for businesses to have a well-designed Fire Evacuation Plan in place to ensure the safety of occupants and property during emergency situations.

Fire Evacuation Plan for A Workplace

A fire evacuation plan is a critical component of workplace safety, and having one in place can help ensure the safety of employees, visitors, and property in case of an emergency. A well-designed fire evacuation plan should include the identification of all emergency exits and the establishment of designated assembly areas outside the building. It should also outline the procedures for notifying employees of an emergency, the designated roles and responsibilities of staff during an evacuation, and the communication protocols for relaying information to emergency responders.

In addition, it’s important to conduct regular fire drills to ensure that everyone is familiar with the evacuation plan and can evacuate the building quickly and safely. By prioritising the development of a comprehensive fire evacuation plan, workplaces can significantly reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, and property damage during an emergency.

Fire Evacuation Plan for Homes

A fire evacuation plan should identify all possible escape routes from every room in the house and establish a designated meeting place outside the building. It’s important to practice the plan regularly with all household members to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities during an emergency. Additionally, it’s recommended to ensure that all smoke detectors are installed and functioning correctly, as they can provide an early warning in case of a fire. In case of a fire, individuals should prioritise getting out of the building as quickly and safely as possible and calling emergency services immediately.

Do you have the required Fire Evacuation Plans for your building?

In Australia, all commercial and residential buildings, except for Class 1a and Class 10 buildings (such as single dwellings, garages, carports, or sheds), must have a written Fire and Evacuation Plan in place. Multi-occupancy buildings, such as high-rise buildings or shopping centres, must have a Fire Evacuation Plan (FEP) for their common property, as well as individual FEPs for each business or tenancy within the building. 

It’s essential that these FEPs complement each other to ensure an efficient and coordinated response during an emergency. The FEPs must be available onsite and made available for inspection to interested parties, such as workplace health and safety auditors or Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) officers.

Your Evacuation Fire Plan Includes

  • Property Owner, Occupier and Body Corporate Management details
  • Fire Warden(s) and Evacuation Co-Ordinator’s roles and responsibilities
  • Site specific Evacuation Procedures and photos
  • Local Public Hospitals contact numbers
  • A one-page printable handout outlining a site’s Emergency Procedures for new occupants
  • The method of operation of site-specific fire-fighting equipment
  • An outline of points to be covered for First Response Instruction
  • A Record Sheet to document Annual Evacuation Practice
  • A completed Fire Safety Installation checklist
  • A dedicated page to insert the Building Certification – to be supplied by Owner/Occupier
  • A dedicated page to insert the Annual Occupier’s Statement
  • An explanation of the Routine Maintenance Schedule
  • Onsite Fire Fighting Equipment locations
  • A blank Personal Emergency Evacuation Form (PEEP) is available
  • An outline of procedures to evacuate persons with special needs
  • Other Emergency Evacuation scenarios
  • Copies of the property’s Signs & Diagram(s) – to be supplied by the customer if not developed by Olympic Fire Services

Fire Evacuation Plan Diagram

Evacuation diagrams must be oriented in relation to the “You Are Here” location on the premises. The orientation of each diagram will depend on the wall it will be mounted on. It’s crucial to ensure that the site plan, which shows the emergency assembly area, always matches the floor plan. By ensuring that the evacuation diagrams are accurately oriented and that the emergency assembly area is clearly identified, individuals can quickly and safely evacuate the building during an emergency.

Evacuation Plans
  • Placement
    According to AS3745, it’s necessary to have Evacuation Diagrams installed in common paths of travel, making them easily visible to occupants and visitors. The Emergency Planning Committee (EPC) will determine the total quantity of Evacuation Diagrams needed. By ensuring that the diagrams are prominently placed in common areas, individuals can quickly identify the nearest emergency exits and evacuation routes, which can help to ensure a swift and safe evacuation in case of an emergency.
  • Size
    Each Evacuation Diagram must have a minimum size of A4 and a floor plan size of at least 150mm x 200mm or 30,000m². If the diagram includes optional elements in addition to the minimum requirements, it must have a minimum size of A3 and a floor plan size of at least 200mm x 300mm or 60,000m². By adhering to these size requirements, the Evacuation Diagrams will be large enough to provide clear and detailed information to occupants and visitors, making it easier for them to identify emergency exits and evacuation routes. This can help to ensure a swift and safe evacuation during an emergency.
  • Other information
    During installation, it’s important to ensure that the Evacuation Diagrams are positioned no less than 1200mm from the bottom and no more than 1600mm from the top, measured from the finished floor level. This ensures that the diagrams are easily visible to occupants and visitors. Evacuation Diagrams can be produced in various formats, but the most common methods include laminating and framing. By choosing a suitable method for producing and installing the diagrams, individuals can help ensure that they remain legible and prominently displayed in case of an emergency.