AS 3745 Evacuation Diagrams
Compliant Emergency Evacuation Diagrams Australia

Evacuation diagrams play a critical role in emergency planning across commercial, strata, industrial and shared-use buildings.

Under AS 3745 – Planning for Emergencies in Facilities, building owners and managers must ensure evacuation diagrams clearly show exits, evacuation routes and fire equipment. When prepared correctly, these diagrams guide occupants during fire, smoke or other emergencies.

Are Evacuation Diagrams a Legal Requirement?

In most workplaces and multi-occupancy buildings, evacuation diagrams form part of documented emergency procedures.

Under AS 3745, evacuation diagrams must:

✓ Display in appropriate and visible locations
✓ Accurately reflect the current building layout
✓ Clearly show evacuation routes and exits
✓ Identify relevant fire and emergency equipment
✓ Update whenever layouts or procedures change


If diagrams become outdated, they can trigger non-compliance findings during:

✓ Fire safety inspections
✓ Compliance audits
✓ Insurance reviews
✓ Building management assessments

Therefore, keeping evacuation diagrams current is essential. If your building falls under fire safety obligations, compliant evacuation diagrams are typically required.

What Makes an Evacuation Diagram AS 3745-2010 Compliant?

A compliant evacuation diagram must meet specific content and presentation standards under AS 3745.

EvacNow evacuation diagrams are prepared using industry-standard drafting software and reviewed by a Certified Fire Safety Advisor to ensure compliance alignment.

A compliant evacuation diagram must have:

✓ A clearly marked “You Are Here” location

✓ Orientation aligned with the viewer’s perspective

✓ Clearly identified exits & evacuation routes

✓ Main and alternate pathways of travel

✓ Fire extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants, Manual call points, first aid kits, defibrillators (where applicable)

✓ Assembly area location(s)

✓ Legend of symbols/equipment used

✓ Diagram issue date and validity date

What Makes a Evacuation Diagram AS 3745-2010 Compliant?

A compliant evacuation diagram must clearly show the occupant’s current location with a visible “You Are Here” marker, and be oriented to match the viewer’s perspective so it can be easily understood at a glance. Exit points and evacuation routes must be clearly identified, including both primary and alternate paths of travel.

The diagram should also display the location of key fire and emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants, manual call points, first aid kits, and defibrillators where applicable. Assembly area locations must be shown, along with a clear legend explaining all symbols used throughout the diagram.

Finally, each diagram must include an issue date and a validity date to ensure it remains current and suitable for use as part of the building’s emergency planning.

Professional Evacuation Diagrams – Brisbane Based, Australia Wide

Evacuation diagram displayed in Australian small business office near exit

EvacNow operates from Brisbane and supports clients across Queensland and Australia.

EvacNow works with;

✓ Property managers
✓ Strata managers
✓ Facilities managers
✓ Commercial tenants
✓ Building owners
✓ Fire service companies (including white-label solutions).

 All evacuation diagrams are delivered digitally as high-resolution, print-ready PDF files. If required, we can also arrange A3 colour printing and aluminium snap frame supply.

Because our process operates remotely, we support sites nationally while maintaining compliance oversight.

Need Compliant Evacuation Diagrams?

If your building layout has changed, you are preparing for audit, or you require diagrams for a new tenancy fitout, we can assist.

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