Escape and rescue plans clearly show the escape and rescue routes in a building or on a floor. In addition, they indicate fire protection and first aid facilities. According to § 4 of the Workplace Ordinance as well as ASR A1.3, A2.2 and A2.3 (Technical Rules for Workplaces), the creation and installation of escape and rescue plans is mandatory for commercial and public buildings.
But who is allowed to draw up escape and rescue plans? And how often must escape and rescue plans be updated?
Who is allowed to draw up escape and rescue plans?
In principle, any person may draw up escape and rescue plans, provided that they have a sound knowledge of DIN ISO 23601 and DIN ISO 7010 as well as preventive fire protection as a whole. In addition, the plans should be drawn up using professional software, i.e. a CAD programme.
The background to this is that escape and rescue plans must be planned, created and updated carefully and in accordance with standards.
Recommendation: It is generally advisable to commission established specialist companies with the creation and updating of the plans. This ensures professional and legally compliant implementation. Subsequent updates can also be carried out quickly and without any problems.
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Excursus: What are the requirements for escape and rescue plans?
Escape and rescue plans are mandatory for workplaces according to § 4 of the ArbStättV as well as ASR A1.3, A2.2 and A2.3.
In addition, escape and rescue plans must be drawn up in accordance with DIN ISO 23601 and DIN ISO 7010. Thus, the contents, colours, scale, size of elements and fonts as well as safety signs are firmly defined.
How often do escape and rescue plans need to be updated?
There are no fixed and mandatory intervals for updating escape and rescue plans.
However, they must always be up to date, so regular inspection is required. For this, the intervals must be determined according to the individual circumstances for each building.
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Get escape plans drawn up by a professional
CWS Fire Safety GmbH is your expert for escape and rescue plans according to DIN. Our experienced experts create and update escape and rescue plans after an on-site inspection - throughout Germany. They have many years of experience and are familiar with the regional regulations.
Step by step to an escape and rescue plan with CWS
- Request a quote
- On-site inspection by CWS experts
- Preparation of plans in accordance with DIN
- Assembly of the plans
- Subsequently: Checking and updating.
