Free Office Evacuation Plan Template (PDF)
A ready-to-use evacuation plan template for offices and commercial workplaces. Download the free PDF, or upload your own floorplan to the free online editor and produce a professional, building-specific evacuation map in minutes.
Why office buildings need an evacuation plan
Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38, an Emergency Action Plan is required whenever another OSHA standard calls for one — which covers many ordinary offices — and it must be in writing for employers with more than 10 employees. Clearly communicated evacuation routes are its backbone. Office evacuation plans should cover every suite and meeting room, account for lifts being out of service, and designate assembly points away from fire-department access routes.
What's included in this template
- Print-ready A4/Letter layout with title block (building name, floor, date, revision)
- ISO 7010 symbol legend (exits, extinguishers, alarm call points, first aid, assembly point)
- “You Are Here” marker placement guide
- Primary and secondary evacuation route indicators
- Assembly point designation box
- Emergency contacts panel (fire brigade, building manager, first aiders)
How to use it
- Download the PDF template and print it, or — much faster — open the EvacPlan editor and upload your own floorplan to build a plan digitally.
- Mark all exits on your floorplan, then draw primary evacuation routes from every room to the nearest exit.
- Add secondary routes for any area where the primary route could be blocked.
- Place ISO 7010 safety symbols: fire extinguishers, manual call points, first-aid stations, and the assembly point.
- Add the “You Are Here” marker for the wall location where the plan will be mounted — each mounting location needs its own oriented copy.
- Fill in the title block and emergency contacts, then print, laminate, and mount at eye level near exits and lifts.
Frequently asked questions
Does OSHA require an evacuation plan for offices?
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 requires an Emergency Action Plan (including evacuation procedures and route assignments) whenever another OSHA standard calls for one, which applies to many ordinary workplaces. If you have more than 10 employees the plan must be in writing; smaller employers may communicate it orally. A posted evacuation map is best practice either way and often required by local fire codes.
How many evacuation plans does an office building need?
Post one plan at each key decision point: beside every exit door, at lift lobbies, in corridors, and in shared rooms such as kitchens and meeting rooms. Each posted copy should be oriented to match the viewer's position, with a “You Are Here” marker.
Can I use this template for a multi-floor office?
Yes — create one plan per floor. If you use the online editor, you can upload a multi-page PDF floorplan and export every floor's evacuation map in a single batch.
Create a custom office evacuation plan
Upload your actual floorplan, draw evacuation routes, place ISO safety symbols and export print-ready PDFs — free and online.