I'm planning a move for my organisation into a new multi floor facility. The question has arisen about building evacuation plans posted around the different floors to show "you are here," here are the fire exits / assembly points, etc. (This isn't a public access building or shopping mall). My question: is there a statutory requirement to have these types of floor plans posted for a new building? I agree they are good practice but is there a legal requirement? If so please can you point me to it. (These would be in addition to visitor guides which would have an evacuation guide included and instruction / information / training for staff on evacuation procedures). Many thanks Simon

I would think that your fire RA would indicate that drills are required. When your staff know their way around are they likely to consult a floor plan when the fire bells go off? I always ask new starters to ensure that they know their way out from where ever they are working. Unless your workplace is particularly labyrinthine then drills should suffice. As another option why don't you print out office plans and get staff to mark out two or three escape routes? That way you can assess them and have a record of it.