Escape and rescue plans

Escape and rescue plans are indispensable guides in dangerous situations such as fires, power failures, or other emergencies. They ensure that people can leave the building quickly and safely, while also providing emergency services with important information for rescue and firefighting. As part of preventive fire protection, they are required by law for numerous facilities—and save lives in an emergency.

Escape and rescue plans in detail

An escape and rescue plan is a standardised, clearly structured overview that shows escape routes, emergency exits, fire extinguishers, wall hydrants, first aid facilities and assembly points. The graphic representation must be correctly positioned from the viewer's perspective and based on the current floor plan of the building. It is created on the basis of DIN ISO 23601 and using safety signs in accordance with DIN EN ISO 7010. For buildings with older markings in accordance with BGV A8 or mixed signage, additional requirements from ASR A1.3 apply.

Areas of application & legal requirements for escape and rescue plans

Escape and rescue plans are required wherever there are large numbers of people who need to be able to find their way quickly in an emergency – especially in:

• Workplaces (offices, workshops, production halls)

• Public buildings (schools, daycare centers, hospitals, government offices)

• Accommodation facilities (hotels, youth hostels) Event venues (cinemas, stadiums, theaters)

• Residential complexes with increased risk (e.g., high-rise buildings)

The obligation to display escape and rescue plans arises, among other things, from Section 4 of the Workplace Ordinance (ArbStättV) and the Technical Rules for Workplaces, in particular ASR A1.3, A2.2, and A2.3. DIN ISO 23601 provides specifications for the structure, colors, and content of such plans. The safety signs contained therein are based on DIN EN ISO 7010. In addition, individual specifications from the respective fire protection concept must be observed. An escape and rescue plan must always be up to date, compliant with standards, and easily legible. Changes to the building (renovations, new fire protection equipment, etc.) must be incorporated promptly. Regular checks – ideally every two years – are recommended.

Your experts for escape and rescue plans

With our comprehensive service, we create legally compliant and standard-compliant escape and rescue plans – individually adapted to your local conditions and regional requirements of the fire protection authorities. Our range of services:

• Analysis of the conditions on site

• Creation of standard-compliant escape and rescue plans

• Quick and easy updating in the event of changes

• Consideration of regional regulations

• Use of standard-compliant safety signs in accordance with DIN EN ISO 7010

Additional products & services In addition to creating your escape and rescue plans, CWS Fire Safety offers a comprehensive range of standard-compliant accessories: These include high-quality frames for optimal display, escape route signage in accordance with ASR A1.3, and safety lighting in accordance with current standards. In addition, we also take care of the regular updating of your plans as a convenient service – quickly, legally compliant, and reliably.

Would you like to learn more about implementing escape and rescue plans in your building? Contact us – we will be happy to advise you individually and without obligation.