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Evacuation Plans in France: The 2026 Guide

Everything you need to know about evacuation plans: ISO 7010 standards, legal requirements, PDF templates, creation tools. Become a fire safety expert and create compliant plans in minutes.

Written by Jules KoehlerLast updated:

ISO 7010 Standards
Legal Requirements
Free Templates
Online Tools

What is an evacuation plan?

An evacuation plan is a mandatory graphic document that shows emergency exits, fire safety equipment, and evacuation instructions for a building. It must comply with ISO 7010 standard and be visibly displayed in all public access establishments (ERP) and businesses.

Standards and compliance

Evacuation plans must comply with ISO 7010 standard for safety pictograms. This international standard ensures universal understanding of the symbols used and has been mandatory in France since 2013.

Frequently asked questions

What is an evacuation plan?

An evacuation plan is a graphic document that shows emergency exits, safety equipment, and evacuation instructions for a building. It is mandatory in most public access establishments (ERP) and must comply with ISO 7010 standard.

When is an evacuation plan mandatory?

An evacuation plan is mandatory in all public access establishments (ERP) category 5 and above, as well as in businesses with more than 50 employees. It must be displayed in a visible and accessible manner.

What is the standard for evacuation plans?

Evacuation plans must comply with ISO 7010 standard for safety pictograms. This international standard ensures universal understanding of the symbols used.

How to create a compliant evacuation plan?

To create a compliant evacuation plan, you can use specialized software like Fabrik that automatically includes ISO 7010 pictograms and guides you through the creation process. You can also download templates and customize them.

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Guidance on this site is based on French fire-safety regulations (Code du travail, ISO 7010, ISO 23601, NF X08-070). For US, UK or other jurisdictions, contact our team.

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