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Free Evacuation Plan Maker

Free emergency evacuation plan maker for your building

Draw your floor plan, mark exits, escape routes, fire extinguishers, alarm pull stations and the assembly point, then download a print-ready evacuation map for every floor as a PDF or PNG. It helps you build a clear, posted plan that supports your OSHA and local fire code duties.

1 Plan details

Printed in the plan header. Place the assembly point symbol on the plan too if it fits on the map.

2 Page & grid

Set the grid to match your building's shape, e.g. one square per metre. Items outside a smaller grid are moved inside.

3 Emergency instructions

Adapt these to your site's own emergency action plan and local fire safety rules.

Plan checklist

    One page per floor at 300 DPI. Your plan stays in this browser and is saved automatically.

    Items on this floor
      A map shows the way out. Who is still inside?

      Vizitor keeps a live list of every visitor, contractor and employee signed in on site, so your fire wardens have an up-to-date evacuation list for the headcount at the assembly point.

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      How To Use

      How to make an evacuation floor plan in 4 steps

      1

      Draw the floor layout

      Set the grid to your building's shape, then pick the Room tool and drag to draw rooms, corridors and stairwells. Add walls where you need them and label each area so people recognise where they are.

      2

      Mark exits and safety equipment

      Click a symbol and click on the plan to place exits, fire exit doors, fire extinguishers, alarm pull stations, first aid, AEDs, stairs, emergency lights and the assembly point. Drag anything to move it.

      3

      Draw the escape routes

      Drag from each area towards the nearest exit to draw solid green primary route arrows, and dashed blue secondary routes in case the first way out is blocked. Drop a "You are here" marker where the plan will hang.

      4

      Add details and print

      Fill in the building, emergency number, fire warden and assembly point. Add more floors if you need them, then download a PDF with one page per floor on A4 or US Letter, a 300 DPI PNG, or print it straight away.

      Plan Elements Explained

      What should an emergency evacuation plan include?

      A posted evacuation map should let anyone, including a first-time visitor, find the way out in seconds. These are the elements most safety guidance asks for, and every one of them can be added with this tool.

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      "You are here" marker

      The first thing people look for. Post a copy at each location with the marker in the right place, so the map is oriented to the person reading it.

      🚪

      Exits and escape routes

      Every exit and fire exit door, with a primary route arrow from each area. Where you can, show a secondary route too, so one blocked corridor never traps anyone.

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      Fire safety equipment

      Fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations, first aid kits, AEDs and emergency lighting, so people can find them quickly without searching.

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      Assembly point

      A named place outside, clear of the building, driveways and emergency vehicle access, where everyone gathers to be counted. It is printed in the plan header.

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      Emergency number and fire warden

      The number to call and the person in charge on this floor, printed in large type so no one has to search for them during an emergency.

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      Legend, instructions and review date

      A legend for every symbol used, short "what to do" steps, and the date the plan was last reviewed. All three are added to each printed page automatically.

      Who It's For

      Evacuation maps for every kind of workplace

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      Offices and coworking spaces

      Map each floor with meeting rooms, kitchens and stairwells, and post the plan by lifts, stair doors and reception for staff and visitors.

      🏭

      Factories and warehouses

      Show routes around production lines and racking, loading bay exits and extinguisher points, and a separate assembly point away from vehicle traffic.

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      Schools and colleges

      Make a plan for each block or floor with classrooms, halls and labs, and a "You are here" copy for every room that needs one.

      🏥

      Clinics and care settings

      Mark secondary routes, refuge areas and AED locations clearly, so staff can help patients and visitors who need assistance to leave.

      🛍️

      Shops, hotels and restaurants

      Give customers and guests a simple map they can read in seconds, with exits, the assembly point and the number to call.

      🔧

      Facilities and safety managers

      Keep one editable plan per building, duplicate floors with similar layouts, and reprint quickly after any change to the layout or exits.

      Posting And Reviewing Your Plan

      Where to post an evacuation plan and how to keep it current

      Where to post it

      Post copies where people naturally stop: near exits and stair doors, by lifts, in reception, corridors, break rooms and large meeting rooms. Move the "You are here" marker for each copy so the map matches the spot it hangs in.

      How to print it

      Download the PDF and print at 100% (actual size) on A4 or US Letter, landscape or portrait. For corridors, laminate the sheet or use a wall frame so it stays readable. Each floor prints on its own page.

      What the rules say

      In the US, OSHA's emergency action plan standard (29 CFR 1910.38) expects employers to set evacuation procedures and exit route assignments, and local fire codes often require posted plans. Rules vary by country and building type, so check with your local fire authority. This tool helps you make the map, it does not certify compliance.

      When to review it

      Walk the routes during each fire drill, and update the plan whenever walls, exits, equipment or the number of people on site change. Your plan is saved in your browser, so you can edit it and reprint in minutes.

      An evacuation map vs. a live evacuation list

      Paper map (this free tool)
      1. Shows exits, routes and equipment
      2. Tells people where to assemble
      3. Fire wardens count heads at the assembly point
      4. Visitor book or sign-in sheet left at reception
      5. No reliable list of who was on site
      6. Missing people found by asking around
      Headcount: manual and uncertain
      Map + Vizitor
      1. Every visitor and contractor signs in digitally
      2. Live list of everyone on site, on any device
      3. Evacuation list ready at the assembly point
      4. Wardens check names against the list
      5. Visitors and contractors are not forgotten
      Headcount: from a live, up-to-date list

      The map gets people out. Knowing exactly who is still inside is what Vizitor adds.

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      Pair your evacuation plan with a live headcount

      This free tool makes the map. Vizitor tracks who is actually on site, visitors, contractors and employees, in real time, so your fire wardens know exactly who to account for the moment an alarm sounds.

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      FAQS

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is this evacuation plan maker really free?
      Yes. You can draw, edit and print as many evacuation plans and floors as you need at no cost, and you don’t need an account. We ask for your name and work email once before your first download in a session, so we can send you evacuation drill tips.
      How do I make an evacuation plan for my building?
      Set the grid to your building’s shape, draw rooms with the Room tool, place exits, fire exit doors, extinguishers, alarm pull stations and the assembly point, then drag route arrows from each area to the nearest exit. Add the building name, emergency number and fire warden, and download the plan as a PDF or PNG.
      What should an emergency evacuation map show?
      A clear floor layout with a “You are here” marker, every exit, primary and secondary escape routes, fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations, first aid and AED locations, stairs, the assembly point, the emergency number, a contact person, a legend and the date it was last reviewed. The tool adds the legend, header and review date to every page automatically.
      Does this plan make my building OSHA compliant?
      No tool can certify compliance on its own. In the US, OSHA’s emergency action plan standard (29 CFR 1910.38) expects employers to have evacuation procedures and exit route assignments, and many local fire codes require posted evacuation maps. This tool helps you produce a clear, posted map that supports those duties. Check the full requirements for your site with your safety adviser or local fire authority.
      Can I make a plan with more than one floor?
      Yes. Use Add floor to start a blank floor, or Duplicate to copy a floor with a similar layout and then edit it. You can rename and delete floors. The PDF puts each floor on its own page, and PNG downloads give you one image per floor in a ZIP file.
      What file formats can I download?
      You can download a PDF on A4 or US Letter, in landscape or portrait, with one page per floor. You can also download a PNG at 300 DPI (a ZIP of PNGs if you have several floors) or print straight from your browser.
      What is the difference between a primary and secondary evacuation route?
      The primary route is the main, usually shortest, way to the nearest exit, drawn as a solid green arrow. The secondary route is the alternative if the primary one is blocked by fire or smoke, drawn as a dashed blue arrow. Showing both helps people choose another way out.
      Can I move or edit items after placing them?
      Yes. With the Select tool you can drag any item, drag the round handles to resize rooms or change the length and direction of arrows and walls, rename labels, turn arrows by 45 degrees, duplicate and delete. Undo and redo are available, and the tool warns you if symbols or rooms overlap.
      Is my evacuation plan saved?
      Your plan is saved automatically in your own browser, so it is still there when you come back on the same device. Nothing you draw is uploaded to our servers. Use Reset to clear it and start again.
      Where should I post the evacuation plan?
      Post copies near exits and stair doors, by lifts, at reception, in corridors, break rooms and large meeting rooms. Move the “You are here” marker for each copy so it shows where that copy hangs, and print at 100% (actual size).
      How often should an evacuation plan be updated?
      Review it at least whenever you run a fire drill, and update it as soon as the layout, exits, safety equipment or the number of people on site change. Set the “Date reviewed” field so everyone can see how current the plan is.
      How does Vizitor help during an evacuation?
      An evacuation map shows people the way out, but it can’t tell you who is still inside. Vizitor keeps a live list of every visitor, contractor and employee signed in on site, so fire wardens have an up-to-date evacuation list for the headcount at the assembly point.