Egress Maps | Free OSHA & IBC Compliant Egress Route Diagram Generator
Create professional egress maps in 30 seconds. Upload your floor plan or hand sketch and get an instant means of egress map with IBC egress width calculations, travel distance verification, and OSHA-compliant exit routes. Our AI generates egress route diagrams that satisfy both OSHA 29 CFR 1910.36 and IBC Chapter 10 requirements.
No design skills needed. Hand-drawn sketches welcome.
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Free Egress Map Generator
Upload your hand sketch or floor plan. Generate a professional egress map instantly with OSHA-compliant exit routes and safety elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this evacuation map generator really free?
Yes — you can generate your first OSHA-compliant evacuation map completely free. Just upload a floor plan and our AI creates a professional map in about 30 seconds. No credit card required.
Are the generated maps OSHA-compliant?
Our AI follows OSHA 29 CFR 1910.36–37 and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code standards. Every map includes clearly marked exits, fire extinguisher locations, assembly points, and directional evacuation arrows.
What file formats can I upload?
We accept JPG, PNG, and PDF floor plans. For best results, use a clear, high-resolution image of your floor plan with visible walls, doors, and rooms.
How long does map generation take?
Most maps are generated in 20–40 seconds. Complex multi-floor plans may take slightly longer. You can download your map immediately after generation.
Can I edit the map after generation?
The generated map is a high-resolution image you can download and print. For custom edits or enterprise features like multi-floor support and branded maps, check our pricing plans.
Is my floor plan data secure?
Yes. All uploads are encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and processed in secure cloud environments. We do not share your floor plans with third parties.
What is an Egress Map?
An egress map is a visual diagram that displays all exit routes, emergency pathways, and safety equipment locations within a building. Every egress map serves as a critical life-safety document that helps building occupants quickly identify the nearest exit during an emergency evacuation.
Unlike simple floor plans, a professional egress map includes specific elements required by OSHA and NFPA codes: clearly marked primary and secondary exit routes, fire extinguisher locations, emergency assembly points, and "You Are Here" indicators. An effective egress map must be posted at key locations throughout your facility and updated whenever building layouts change.
Building Egress Map
Shows all floors and common area exit routes. Essential for multi-story facilities and required by OSHA emergency action plans.
Floor-Level Egress Map
Detailed single-floor egress map showing room-by-room exit paths. Ideal for tenant spaces and individual departments.
Fire Exit Egress Map
Egress map specifically designed for fire emergencies with fire exit locations, extinguisher positions, and pull station markers.
How to Create an Egress Map from Sketch
See how our AI transforms any hand-drawn layout into a compliant exit map
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Egress Planning Fundamentals & Requirements
Understanding the critical elements of effective egress design
Primary vs Secondary Exits
Every occupied space needs at least two means of egress. Primary exits are the main routes, while secondary exits provide alternatives if primary routes are blocked. Our maps clearly distinguish both.
- Primary routes in green arrows
- Secondary routes in yellow arrows
- Travel distance calculations
Corridor Width Requirements
Egress corridors must meet minimum width requirements based on occupancy load. General rule: 0.2 inches per person, with minimum 44 inches for most corridors. Our AI validates your layout.
- 44" minimum for most corridors
- 36" minimum for fewer than 50 occupants
- Bottleneck identification
Exit Signage & Illumination
All exits must be clearly marked with illuminated signs visible from any direction of egress travel. Emergency lighting must provide 1 foot-candle minimum for 90 minutes after power failure.
- Exit sign placement
- Emergency lighting zones
- Photoluminescent paths
Accessible Egress Routes
ADA requires accessible means of egress for people with disabilities. This includes areas of refuge, evacuation chairs, and accessible route signage. Our maps include all accessibility elements.
- Areas of refuge locations
- Evacuation chair stations
- Accessible route marking
How to Solve Corridor Bottleneck Issues
How to identify and address common egress flow problems
Convergence Points
Where multiple corridors meet, occupant flow can create dangerous bottlenecks. Solution: Stagger convergence with curved walls or expand intersection width by 50%.
Door Swing Conflicts
Doors opening into egress paths reduce effective corridor width and can trap evacuees. NFPA 101 requires doors in egress paths to swing in the direction of travel for 50+ occupants.
Dead-End Corridors
Dead-end corridors exceeding 20 feet (50 feet if sprinklered) violate code and create dangerous traps. Our AI identifies dead-end violations and suggests remediation.
Stairwell Capacity
Stairwells are often the limiting factor in multi-story egress. Calculate stairwell capacity: 60 persons per 22" of stair width per floor served. Merge floors require additional capacity.
Multi-Tenant Building Egress Requirements
Coordinated egress planning for shared buildings
Tenant Space Responsibilities
Individual tenants are responsible for egress within their demised premises. This includes posting egress maps at strategic locations, maintaining clear pathways, and training employees on evacuation procedures.
- ✓ Interior egress route mapping
- ✓ Exit door maintenance within space
- ✓ Employee evacuation training
- ✓ Occupancy limit compliance
Building Management Duties
Building owners/managers handle common area egress, overall building evacuation plans, fire alarm systems, and coordination between tenants during emergencies.
- ✓ Common area egress maintenance
- ✓ Fire alarm and suppression systems
- ✓ Building-wide evacuation coordination
- ✓ Emergency lighting in common areas
Stairwell Egress Prioritization Guide
Optimize multi-floor egress with strategic stair assignments
Floor-Based Assignment
Assign specific stairwells to different building sections to prevent overcrowding. Example: East wing uses Stair A, West wing uses Stair B. This distributes load evenly.
Phased Evacuation
For high-rise buildings (7+ stories), implement phased evacuation: fire floor evacuates first, then floor above, then floor below, continuing alternately until complete.
Counterflow Prevention
Designate stairwells as "DOWN ONLY" during evacuation to prevent dangerous counterflow from emergency responders ascending. Mark alternative stairs for fire department access.
Free Evacuation Drill Automation Tools
Turn egress maps into actionable drill programs
Digital Distribution
Share egress maps digitally with all occupants via QR code posters. Everyone can access maps on their phones during an emergency or drill.
Timed Drills
Use egress maps to establish evacuation time benchmarks. OSHA recommends complete evacuation within 3 minutes for most occupancies.
Bottleneck Analysis
During drills, identify actual vs. predicted bottlenecks. Update egress maps and routes based on real-world evacuation data.
Compliance Documentation
Generate drill reports with timestamped egress map versions. Maintain OSHA-required records of evacuation drill frequency and results.
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Requirements 2025
Key egress provisions your maps must address
NFPA 101 Travel Distance Requirements by Occupancy
Maximum travel distances to exits vary by building occupancy type and sprinkler status per NFPA 101 Life Safety Code. Our egress maps automatically calculate and verify these distances.
Note: These are general guidelines. Always verify with local AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.36 for specific requirements.
Create an Egress Map for Every Industry
Our AI generates an NFPA-compliant egress map tailored to your specific industry requirements. Each egress map includes industry-specific exit routes and safety elements. Explore our industry-specific solutions.
Warehouses & Distribution
High-bay storage egress with dock door routes and forklift traffic separation.
Healthcare Facilities
Patient evacuation routes with defend-in-place zones and smoke compartments.
Manufacturing Plants
Production floor egress with hazard zone markings and machinery clearances.
Retail Stores
Customer flow egress design for high-occupancy shopping environments.
Schools & Education
Classroom-by-classroom egress with assembly point coordination.
Hotels & Hospitality
Guest room egress maps with stairwell assignments by floor section.
Looking for state-specific requirements? Check our California, Texas, New York, or Florida egress guides.
Need More Than an Egress Map?
Beyond your egress map, identify potential workplace hazards, create comprehensive emergency exit plans, and download our OSHA emergency action plan template for complete facility compliance.
Three Components of Means of Egress
The International Building Code (IBC) defines three distinct components that make up a complete means of egress. Every egress map must clearly show all three components for full compliance.
Exit Access
The portion of a means of egress that leads from any occupied point in a building to an exit.
- Corridors, aisles, and passageways
- Rooms and intervening spaces
- Doors leading toward exits
- Must maintain minimum widths per IBC Table 1005.1
- Dead-end limits: 20 ft (non-sprinklered) / 50 ft (sprinklered)
Exit
The portion of a means of egress between the exit access and the exit discharge, providing a protected path of travel.
- Enclosed exit stairways (2-hour fire rating)
- Exit passageways (1-hour minimum rating)
- Exterior exit doors at ground level
- Horizontal exits (fire walls with 2-hour rating)
- Exit ramps meeting IBC Section 1012
Exit Discharge
The portion of a means of egress between the termination of an exit and a public way.
- Exterior pathways to public way or assembly area
- Must be at grade or provide direct access to grade
- Cannot re-enter building (IBC 1028.1 exception: 50% max)
- Adequate lighting (1 foot-candle minimum)
- Must lead to assembly point or public way
IBC Egress Requirements for Egress Maps
The International Building Code (IBC) Chapter 10 establishes comprehensive egress requirements that your egress route diagram must reflect. These requirements work alongside OSHA and NFPA standards.
IBC 1005.1 — Egress Width Calculations
IBC requires minimum egress width based on occupant load. Calculate using these factors:
Example: 200 occupants using a sprinklered stairway = 200 x 0.2 = 40 inches minimum width (but 44" minimum still applies)
IBC 1006.2 — Minimum Number of Exits
The number of exits required depends on occupant load:
High-hazard occupancies (Group H) require 3 exits when occupant load exceeds 500.
IBC 1007.1 — Exit Separation Distance
When two exits are required, they must be separated by a distance not less than one-half the maximum overall diagonal of the building or area served (one-third if sprinklered). This prevents both exits from being compromised by a single event.
IBC 1020 — Corridor Requirements
Corridors serving as part of the exit access must meet minimum requirements:
OSHA vs IBC: Egress Requirements Comparison
Understanding the differences between OSHA 29 CFR 1910.36-37 and the IBC Chapter 10 is critical for creating compliant egress maps.
Key Takeaway: Your egress map must satisfy both OSHA and IBC requirements. OSHA applies to all existing workplaces, while IBC governs building design and construction. When requirements differ, the more restrictive standard applies. Our egress map generator applies both sets of requirements automatically.
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