Fire safety plans

Fire protection plans give people orientation. They show the floor plan of a building, with all fire protection facilities as well as escape and rescue routes. Fire protection plans are available in different versions.

• Escape and rescue plans provide quick orientation and show emergency exits as well as fire protection facilities.
• Fire brigade maps show emergency services the route to the respective detector groups of the fire alarm system.
• Fire brigade plans provide emergency services with information about the entire technical equipment and danger points of a building.
• Seating plans ensure that places of assembly with more than 200 people comply with all legal requirements regarding escape and rescue routes.
• Special plans are specially prepared fire protection plans for specific applications. These include, for example, photovoltaic plans, sprinkler plans, hazard prevention plans, etc.

All fire protection plans must be checked regularly and adapted if necessary.

Escape and rescue plans facilitate orientation in case of danger. A simplified building sketch shows the way to the outside or to other life-saving places. In addition, the positions of important aids such as fire extinguishers, first aid facilities, etc. are marked. The escape and rescue plans are marked with a location in the correct position from the viewpoint of the observer. Escape and rescue plans should be checked regularly. An annual evacuation drill also helps to detect inconsistencies.

The Workplace Ordinance (§4), the Technical Rules for Workplaces (ASR A1.3 and A2.3) and DIN ISO 23601 provide the rules for escape and rescue plans. These include specifications on content, colours, safety signs, letter sizes and scale. The specialist planners at CWS Fire Safety are very familiar with all the guidelines and will draw up your escape and rescue plans.

When a detector group of a fire alarm system triggers an alarm, fire brigade run maps help the emergency services to locate the fire scene. They also support decision-making on deployment tactics and attack. In addition, fire brigade maps improve orientation and provide information on:

• Building floor plans
• Routes to triggered alarm groups
• Fire brigade key depots
• Building entrances
• Location of the fire alarm control panel

Our experts draw up fire brigade route maps in accordance with DIN 14675 and coordinate them with the local fire brigade and authorities.

Emergency services need fire brigade plans to be able to provide safe and rapid assistance. Fire brigade plans provide information about access routes, fire protection and extinguishing facilities as well as focal points of danger. The fire brigade plan consists of a description of the building, an overview plan and the respective floor plans. It is used solely by the fire brigade and assists in decision-making on deployment tactics; it must be stored in the building's fire alarm control centre (FACP). 

The content and design of the fire brigade plan is regulated by DIN 14095 of the "Fire brigade plans for structural installations". Fire brigade plans must be coordinated with the local fire brigade and authorities. At least every 2 years, an expert must check the fire brigade plans and coordinate with the responsible fire protection service in case of changes. Our experts will be happy to support you.

The German Ordinance on Places of Assembly (Versammlungsstättenverordnung - VStättVO) and the German Guideline on Places of Assembly (Versammlungsstättenrichtlinie - VStättR) of the German federal states prescribe a seating plan for event rooms with a capacity of more than 200 persons. This ensures that the escape and rescue routes are observed in the place of assembly with different types of seating.

After a metrological room analysis, we can draw up standardised seating plans for defined types of seating. These take into account all specifications as well as the requirements for wheelchair spaces, emergency exits and escape routes.

Our service for all types of fire protection plans ranges from design to completion and installation. Our professionals prepare your fire protection plans after a detailed site inspection. In this way, we ensure that every fire protection plan complies with (regional) regulations and the local situation. After completion, we install them in your building. In addition, we offer you a biennial review and, if necessary, update of your fire protection plans.

We coordinate fire brigade plans, fire brigade maps and seating plans with the responsible authorities or the fire brigade service until final acceptance. We can digitise and vectorise your floor plans on request.