Free Warehouse Evacuation Plan Template (PDF)
An evacuation plan template for warehouses, factories and industrial facilities. Download the free PDF, or upload your facility drawing to the free online editor for a to-scale evacuation map.
Why warehouse buildings need an evacuation plan
Industrial facilities have long travel distances, racking that blocks sight lines, and vehicle traffic — evacuation plans must show routes that stay clear of forklift aisles, mark exits that remain accessible when dock doors are closed, and identify shut-down responsibilities for critical equipment under the site's Emergency Action Plan.
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
What are OSHA's evacuation route requirements for warehouses?
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.36–37 require permanent, unobstructed exit routes with adequate width and lighting, doors that swing in the direction of travel where required, and routes that lead directly outside or to a refuge area. Exit routes must never be blocked by stock, racking or parked equipment.
How far can a worker be from an exit in a warehouse?
Maximum travel distance depends on occupancy classification and whether the building is sprinklered — commonly in the range of 200–400 ft (61–122 m) under IBC/NFPA rules. Verify the limit for your occupancy with your local code official.
Should forklift routes appear on the evacuation plan?
Evacuation routes should avoid or clearly cross vehicle aisles at marked points. Keeping pedestrian escape routes visually distinct from vehicle traffic is a key part of an industrial evacuation map.
Create a custom warehouse evacuation plan
Upload your actual floorplan, draw evacuation routes, place ISO safety symbols and export print-ready PDFs — free and online.