AS 3745-2010 is the Australian Standard for planning for emergencies in facilities. It sets out how workplaces and multi-occupancy buildings should prepare for, respond to, in an emergency.
AS 3745-2010 is the Australian Standard for Planning for emergencies in facilities. It sets out how workplaces and multi-occupancy facilities should manage emergencies, including evacuation diagrams, procedures, training, and warden responsibilities.
It is widely recognised as the benchmark for emergency planning across Australia.
Emergency Planning Committee (EPC). The EPC is responsible for overseeing emergency planning within a facility.
They ensure procedures are in place, kept up to date, and relevant to the building.
Every building should have clear procedures for different emergency scenarios.
Procedures should be practical and specific to the site.
Regular training ensures staff know how to respond during an emergency.
Without training, even the best plan won’t work effectively.
Buildings must have appropriate emergency equipment in place.
Equipment must be accessible, maintained, and clearly identified.
The ECO includes wardens and key personnel who manage emergencies.
These roles take control during an emergency and guide occupants to safety.
Evacuation diagrams are a key requirement under AS 3745.
They help occupants quickly identify how to evacuate safely.
Clear communication is critical during an emergency.
People need clear direction — quickly.
Emergency planning must be kept up to date.
If the building changes, your emergency plan needs to change too.
Diagrams are the part of the standard most people see, and the part most often picked up at inspection — usually because the building has changed and the diagram hasn’t.
This is what EvacNow does. See our evacuation diagram service
