Layouts And Escape Route Maps

Layout drawings or pictures must be available at control centers of fire alarm systems.

The layout drawings contain the arrangement the fire alarm system and show the location of sensors and information about their address to make it easier to read and understand the messages coming from the fire alarm system.

Layout drawings of the fire alarm system are made in accordance with current building regulations and must be accessible near the system’s control center and its manual.

Escape routes from buildings must be available and visible on special escape route maps that are hung in a prominent place.

Escape route maps must be easy to read and clearly show the location of important safety features:

• Exit lights
• Fire extinguishers and fire hoses
• Manual activators of fire alarm systems
• Closest escape route
• Evacuation collection points

Öryggismiðstöðin produces both layout drawings and escape route maps for all types of buildings.