How to Create an Emergency Evacuation Diagram in Australia – Compliant in All States and Territories
Whether your facility is located in New South Wales (NSW), Victoria (VIC), Queensland (QLD), Western Australia (WA), South Australia (SA), Tasmania (TAS), the Northern Territory (NT), or the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) – evacuation diagrams must comply with AS 3745:2010 – Planning for emergencies in facilities.
AS 3745-2010 is the Australian Standard for planning emergencies in facilities. It requires all workplaces, apartments, hotels, schools, hospitals, and factories to display clear and compliant evacuation diagrams. These diagrams include exit routes, assembly areas, “You Are Here” points, and fire equipment locations.