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Make a free fire escape plan from the drawing you already have
Upload a floor plan, a photo or a hand sketch. OSHAMap reads the walls, doors and rooms and draws a free draft with escape routes, exits, safety symbols and an outside meeting point. You check it, edit it and print it.
- No sign-up to preview
- No credit card for the free account
- Photos, PDFs and sketches
A planning draft, not an inspection or approval. Fire codes vary by state and city, so check the plan on site before you post it.
Last reviewed: October 9, 2026 · Review with a qualified safety professional when required.
What you get
What’s free in this fire escape plan maker
Three ways to start, depending on how much you need.
Unlock the full draft
5 free floor-plan uploads per month, with up to 5 regenerations per upload, plus the editor to move or add routes, exits and symbols. Exports are marked as drafts until you complete the posting review.
Start with an uploadHousehold worksheet
List each room, two ways out, who needs help and your meeting place. Then print it or save it as a PDF from your browser.
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How it works
How to make a fire escape plan in five steps
The same five steps work for a house, an apartment or a small office. OSHAMap does the drawing. You bring what only you know about the building.
- Start with a drawingUpload a floor plan, a PDF, a phone photo of the plan on the wall or a hand sketch. Show every door and window you can.
- Mark two ways out of every roomThe draft adds route arrows to the exits it can see on your drawing. You decide which doors and windows really work.
- Show what helps people get outThe draft can place symbols such as exits, fire extinguishers, alarm pull stations and first aid. Move, add or delete them in the editor.
- Pick a meeting place outsideChoose a spot a safe distance in front of the building, like a mailbox or a light post. The draft marks an assembly point you can move.
- Print it and practicePost copies where people will see them and walk the routes together. NFPA recommends practicing a home plan twice a year.
Assembly point · the generator
Upload your floor plan and get a free draft
Use a floor plan, PDF, phone photo or hand sketch, one floor at a time. The generator reads walls, doors and rooms, then adds routes, exits, safety symbols and a meeting point. You can see a preview before you sign up.
- Shoot straight on, in good light
- Keep doors, windows and room names visible
- One floor per upload
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Create Your Evacuation Map
See the safety plan from every angleWatch a sketch become a polished map, then step inside.Need to start from a rough layout?Sketch rooms and exits, then turn it into a clear safety map.
High ContrastUse dark ink on white paper. Bold lines help our AI detect walls accurately
Top-Down AnglePhotograph from directly above — tilted angles distort the geometry
Label RoomsWrite "Exit", "Storage", "Breakroom" etc. — our AI reads your labels for compliance
Full Floor PlanCapture the entire layout including all walls, doors, and exits — no cropping
Mark ExitsCircle or label exit doors with a red dot or "EXIT" text for best detection
Good LightingAvoid shadows and glare — even lighting produces the sharpest results
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Move, resize, and recolor every exit sign, route, and icon.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this evacuation map generator really free?
Yes — you can generate your first OSHA-aligned evacuation map draft completely free. Just upload a floor plan and our AI drafts a professional map in about 30 seconds. No credit card required.
Are the generated maps aligned with OSHA?
Our AI drafts maps that follow 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. Supervisor review is required before posting to your facility.
What file formats can I upload?
We accept PNG, JPG, GIF, WebP, BMP, TIFF, AVIF, HEIC, SVG, PDF, DOC/DOCX, PPT/PPTX, XLS/XLSX, ODT, ODP, ODS, DXF, and DWG floor plans. Office and CAD files are converted securely before processing; PDF uploads let you choose the source page.
How long does map generation take?
Most maps are generated in 20–40 seconds. Complex multi-floor plans may take slightly longer. You see the preview instantly — create a free account (no credit card) to download the file.
Can I edit the map after generation?
Yes — every generated map opens in a free drag-and-drop editor where you can move, resize, and recolor exit signs, routes, and equipment icons. Enterprise features like multi-floor support and branded maps are available on paid 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.
Every result is a draft. Check exits, routes and equipment on site before you post or share it, and follow your local fire code.
Before and after
What a floor plan is missing
A floor plan shows rooms and doors. It doesn’t tell anyone which way to go, where the extinguishers are, where to meet or where they’re standing. A fire escape plan adds those answers.
What the draft adds
- Route arrows to each exit
- Exit signs
- Extinguishers, alarm pulls and first aid
- A “You are here” marker
- An outside assembly point
- A legend
- A title, date and draft-for-review footer
The rule that matters most
Two ways out of every room
Fire and smoke can block the obvious way out, so every room needs a second one. Check it room by room.
Less than 2 minutes
“Residents could have less than 2 minutes to escape a home fire once the smoke alarm sounds.”
U.S. Fire Administration
At home
- Usually a door and a window. Make sure the window opens easily, nothing blocks it and everyone who sleeps there can use it.
- With a second floor, everyone, kids included, needs a way out of the upstairs rooms. NFPA notes escape ladders can add a route from a window.
- Pick a meeting place a safe distance in front of the home, like a mailbox or a neighbor’s house, and mark it on the plan.
- In an apartment or high-rise, plan on stairs, not elevators, unless the fire department directs otherwise.
At work
- OSHA’s exit route rule calls for at least two exit routes, as far apart as practical, so people can use one if fire or smoke blocks the other (29 CFR 1910.36(b)).
- A single exit route is allowed only where the number of employees, the building’s size, its occupancy or its layout lets everyone evacuate safely. Bigger or busier sites may need more than two.
- On multi-story plans, mark the stairs. Plan on stairs, not elevators, unless directed otherwise.
- Your state plan or local fire code may add requirements, so check them too.
Before you print
Six gaps to fix before you print
These are the common problems to look for when you turn a floor plan into an escape plan. Most take minutes to fix.
A room with one way out
Check every room, not just the hallway. If a window is the second way out, make sure it opens easily and nothing blocks it.
A route through a locked or blocked door
Storage rooms, locked offices and doors that stick don’t count. Walk each route before you trust it.
A missing or wrong “You are here”
Every posted copy needs a marker for the exact spot where it hangs, not where the last copy was.
Equipment drawn from memory
Put extinguishers, alarm pulls and first aid kits where they really are today, not where an old plan says they were.
A meeting place that gets in the way
Pick a spot away from the building that won’t block fire trucks, the driveway or the doors responders need.
A plan nobody has looked at since things changed
A remodel, new furniture, new people or a new baby can change the plan. Update it and practice again.
At work, OSHA asks employers to review the emergency action plan with each employee when it’s first made or the employee first starts, when their duties change, and when the plan changes (29 CFR 1910.38(f)).
Posted copies
Post each copy so it matches where the reader stands
People read a posted plan in seconds, often under stress. Three checks make each copy faster to follow.
- Match the viewA plan is easiest to follow when it’s drawn the way the reader faces: what’s ahead of them is at the top of the page. A copy for the opposite wall is turned around.
- Mark this spotGive every copy its own “You are here” marker for the exact place it hangs. In the editor, drag the marker to that spot.
- Keep the words readableIf a copy is turned, turn the drawing, not the words. Room names, exit labels and the legend should still read normally.
Posting at work? See where to post evacuation maps.
Check and practice
Walk it, then practice it
A plan on paper is a start. Walking it shows you what the drawing can’t.
At home
- Walk each route with everyone who lives there and open the windows you’re counting on.
- Practice twice a year. Once kids know the plan, practice at night too (NFPA).
- Plan for anyone who needs help getting out, and decide who will help them.
- Once you’re out, stay out. Never go back into a burning building.
- Check that your house number is easy to see from the street.
At work
- Walk each route on a normal workday. Check that exit doors open and routes are clear.
- Review the plan with each employee when it’s first made or they start, when their duties change and when the plan changes (29 CFR 1910.38(f)).
- Employers with 10 or fewer employees may share the plan out loud instead of in writing (29 CFR 1910.38(b)).
- Update the map after a remodel, a move or new equipment.
Choose your path
Pick the plan you’re making
Each guide covers the details a drawing can’t show for that kind of place.
Questions
Free fire escape plan FAQ
Is this fire escape plan maker really free?
Yes. You can upload a plan and see a watermarked preview without an account. A free account, with no credit card, includes 5 free floor-plan uploads per month, with up to 5 regenerations per upload and the editor. Exports are marked as drafts until you complete the posting review.
Do I need to sign up to try it?
No. Upload first and look at the preview. You only need a free account to unlock the full draft, open the editor and export your plan.
Can I make a fire escape plan from a hand-drawn sketch or a photo?
Yes. Use a clear photo taken straight on, in good light, with one floor per image. Then compare the draft with your original and fix anything that doesn’t match.
Is there a printable fire escape plan template?
For a household, the planning worksheet prints from your browser with no account: list your rooms, two ways out, who needs help and your meeting place. For a plan drawn from your own layout, make a draft here, edit it and print it.
How do I make a fire escape plan for my home?
Draw your floor plan with all doors and windows. Mark two ways out of every room and each smoke alarm. Choose a meeting place a safe distance in front of the home and mark it on the plan. Then practice it with everyone, twice a year, as NFPA recommends.
What does OSHA require for a workplace fire escape plan?
OSHA’s exit route rule calls for at least two exit routes, as far apart as practical; a single route is allowed only where everyone can still evacuate safely (29 CFR 1910.36(b)). Where an emergency action plan is required, it must be in writing, kept in the workplace and available to employees, though employers with 10 or fewer employees may share it orally (29 CFR 1910.38(b)). State plans and local fire codes can add more.
Will a plan made here meet my local fire code?
OSHAMap makes a draft to help you plan. It doesn’t inspect your building or approve a plan. Check the draft on site, follow your state and local fire code, and ask your local fire department or a qualified safety professional if you’re unsure. Requirements vary by state and city.
Can I make a plan for a two-story house, an Airbnb or my kids?
Yes. Upload each floor as its own image. Then use the guides for two-story homes, vacation rentals and children for the planning details a drawing can’t show, like who wakes whom and how guests find the way out.
Sources
- NFPA, “Escape planning”
- U.S. Fire Administration, “Home fire escape plans”
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.36, design and construction requirements for exit routes
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38, emergency action plans
Illustrations on this page use fictional layouts made for this page. They are not customer plans or live generator results.
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