Emergency Evacuation Plans for Cape Town Buildings
Clear, fully compliant evacuation diagrams that help people exit safely and keep your building compliant with safety requirements.
Example of a SANS 23601 compliant evacuation plan
Evacuation Plan Services
Building Review
We review your building layout or floor plans to identify exits, escape routes and assembly points.
Evacuation Plan Design
We produce clear evacuation diagrams showing escape routes, exits, fire equipment and assembly points.
Compliance Check
We deliver evacuation plans that follow recognised best practices and comply with SANS 23601 requirements.
Are Your Evacuation Plans Clear and Compliant?
Many buildings display evacuation diagrams that are outdated, unclear, or no longer reflect the current layout.
In an emergency, this can create confusion and delay evacuation.
- Difficult to understand at a glance
- Escape routes unclear or incorrect
- Key information missing or hard to find
- Outdated or incomplete emergency details
Poorly designed evacuation plan
Clear, correctly-oriented evacuation plan
Evacuation Plans Must Comply With SANS 23601
Evacuation diagrams are not simply building maps. To be effective during an emergency, they must follow recognised design standards so occupants can understand them quickly and exit safely.
The nationally recognised standard for evacuation diagrams is SANS 23601, which defines how plans must be designed, oriented and displayed.
Many evacuation diagrams displayed in buildings do not meet these standards, which can lead to confusion during an emergency.
Ensuring that evacuation plans follow recognised guidelines improves safety and helps buildings demonstrate compliance with fire safety requirements.
What a Compliant Evacuation Plan Looks Like
Properly designed plans help occupants orient themselves quickly and evacuate safely during an emergency.
- Non-compliant evacuation plan
- Missing "You Are Here" indicators
- Escape routes unclear
- Fire equipment not shown
- Incomplete emergency numbers
- Incorrect plan orientation
- SANS 23601 Compliant Evacuation Plan
- Clear "You Are Here" indicators
- Clearly defined escape routes and exits
- Locations of fire equipment and alarms
- Up-to-date emergency numbers
- Assembly points and safe areas
- Standardised safety symbols
Need a compliant evacuation plan for your building?
How we work
1.
Building Review
We review your building layout or floor plans to identify exits, escape routes, fire equipment, and assembly points.
2.
Evacuation Plan Design
Clear evacuation diagrams are created showing escape routes, exits and safety equipment for your building.
3.
Compliance Check
The evacuation plan is designed to follow recognised standards, including SANS 23601.
4.
Delivery
You receive ready-to-display evacuation plans suitable for printing and installation in your building.
Evacuation Plans for a Wide Range of Buildings
We create evacuation plans for a wide range of buildings, helping owners, managers and employers provide clear escape information and improve compliance.
Offices
Multi-tenant offices, business parks and commercial premises.
Apartment buildings
Residential complexes, flats and sectional title properties.
Guest Houses and Hotels
Hospitality properties where visitors need clear evacuation guidance.
Warehouses and Industrial Buildings
Facilities where clear escape routes and safety equipment marking are essential.
Schools and Training Centres
Buildings with staff, students and visitors who need clear evacuation information.
Retail and Mixed-Use Buildings
Shops, centres and mixed-use developments with public access.
Who you'll work with
Evacuation plans are prepared by Peter Braat, based in Cape Town.
With a background in chemical engineering and international experience in operational health and safety, his work is grounded in a practical understanding of risk, building layouts, and emergency response.
This includes leading incident-free plant start-ups, implementing safety and loss prevention systems, and conducting root cause investigations across multiple countries.
You’ll deal directly with Peter, ensuring clear communication and a straightforward process.
Do You Need a Compliant Evacuation Plan for Your Building?
We can review your building layout or current evacuation diagrams and advise whether updates are needed to improve clarity and compliance.