Need an Evacuation Map for Your Insurance Policy?
If your property/casualty insurer, broker, or a loss-control inspector asked for an evacuation map as a renewal condition or inspection recommendation, you can produce one here. Upload a floor plan or sketch and get an editable, print-ready evacuation map you can post in the building and send to your broker — with marked exits, a primary and alternate route, the outdoor assembly point, extinguishers and pull stations, a legend, and a revision date. Free, no credit card.
No design software. Snap a photo of the floor plan — that works too.
Insurance asked for an evacuation map? Create one today.
Upload your floor plan, lease drawing, or sketch and OSHAMap generates an editable, print-ready evacuation map for your insurer or loss-control file — exits, primary and alternate routes, assembly point, and equipment marked.
Built for the loss-control file: marked exits, routes, assembly point, legend, and a revision date you can update anytime.
Why Insurers Ask for Evacuation Maps
It is almost always a loss-control item — practical documentation that the building has a clear, current emergency plan. Here is the context, stated accurately.
Loss-Control Inspections
Risk-engineering reps walk the property when you bind or renew and document life-safety conditions. A missing or outdated posted diagram is a common, low-cost recommendation to close.
Renewal Subjectivities
Carriers sometimes make a current evacuation diagram a subjectivity — an item you provide to keep coverage or qualify for the quoted terms. Producing the map and sending it back usually clears that line.
Underwriting Documentation
Underwriters build a file on each risk. A clean diagram showing exits, routes, and assembly points helps them understand the occupancy and complete the account — one input among many.
Premium Context (Honestly)
There is no fixed discount for having a map. Pricing depends on occupancy, construction, protection class, sprinklers, and claims history. The map is supporting documentation, not a guaranteed rate change.
Life-Safety Evidence
A posted map demonstrates that occupants can find exits and an assembly point. It pairs with your written Emergency Action Plan (OSHA 1910.38) as evidence the plan is real, not just on paper.
Recurring Follow-Ups
Loss-control closes recommendations and re-opens them at the next visit. Keeping a dated, current map on file — and regenerating it after changes — keeps the same item from coming back each cycle.
Before & After: From a Plan You Have to a Document the File Accepts
The carrier does not want your raw lease drawing. They want a legible diagram that reads as a current emergency plan.
What you usually have
- A PDF lease exhibit or architect plan with no exit markings
- A faded, undated map taped up years ago
- A phone photo of a hand sketch on a legal pad
- No assembly point, no legend, no "You Are Here"
- Nothing you would want to email a loss-control rep
What you send to the broker
- Marked exits with primary and alternate routes
- Outdoor assembly point placed off the building footprint
- Extinguishers, pull stations, AED/first aid where applicable
- Building address, floor designation, legend, "You Are Here"
- A revision date and a print-ready PDF for the file
Three Steps to a Map for the Loss-Control File
No CAD, no consultant, no waiting on a draftsperson.
Upload the plan or sketch
PDF lease drawing, architect plan, a photo of the existing posted map, or a hand-drawn sketch of the space the insurer named.
Mark exits, routes & equipment
The generator places marked exits, a primary and alternate route, the assembly point, extinguishers, and pull stations — then you edit anything before downloading.
Export, post & send
Download a print-ready PDF, post it, photograph it mounted, and email the map plus posting photos to your broker or loss-control contact.
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Loss-Control Documentation Checklist
Use this to make sure the document you send actually closes the item. Each row is something a loss-control reviewer typically looks for.
Every required exit shown and labeled — front, rear, side, and any dedicated egress doors.
At least two ways out illustrated where the layout allows, not just a single arrow.
Placed off the building footprint and clear of fire-apparatus lanes.
Locations marked so occupants and inspectors can find them on the diagram.
Manual pull stations near exits identified; alarm devices where applicable.
Marked where present — many carriers note these in the loss-control file.
Oriented to the viewer at each posting location so the map reads correctly.
Address and floor designation on the document so the file is unambiguous.
Symbols explained so a reviewer who has never seen your building understands it.
One or two photos of the map mounted and legible in the building.
A clear date so the carrier can confirm the document reflects the building today.
Attach your OSHA 1910.38 Emergency Action Plan when the carrier requests it alongside the map.
What to Send Your Broker or Loss-Control Contact
Keep the email simple and complete so the item closes on the first pass.
The map (PDF or image)
Attach the print-ready evacuation map. PDF is safest; a high-resolution image is usually fine if that is what they asked for.
Posting photos
One or two photos of the map mounted in the building, legible and at a readable height for occupants.
Address & areas covered
A one-line note: building address and the floors/areas the map covers — especially for multi-location schedules.
Revision date
State the revision date in the email and make sure it appears on the document itself.
Written plan, if requested
If the carrier asked for the map alongside a plan, attach your Emergency Action Plan (OSHA 1910.38).
Keep a copy & the date sent
Save everything in your own records with the submission date — loss-control follow-ups can arrive months later.
What the Map Can — and Cannot — Do
Honest framing so you set the right expectation with your carrier.
What the map supports
- ✓Loss-control documentation — a clear, current diagram for the file.
- ✓Closing a recommendation — addresses the common "post a current map" item.
- ✓EAP evidence — pairs with your OSHA 1910.38 written plan.
- ✓Occupant orientation — exits, routes, and assembly point at a glance.
- ✓Multi-location consistency — one legend and layout across buildings.
What it does not replace
- →The insurer's own requirements and policy terms.
- →Any subjectivities the carrier listed beyond the map.
- →Sprinkler, alarm, or inspection records the carrier may want.
- →AHJ review — local adoption and amendments control enforcement.
- →A qualified professional's sign-off when the carrier or AHJ requires it.
OSHAMap produces an OSHA-aligned evacuation-map draft based on the information you provide. It supports your loss-control file but does not replace the insurer's own requirements, the policy terms, or review by your employer and the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) or a qualified safety professional, which may be required. Cited standards — 29 CFR 1910.38, 29 CFR 1910.36–37, NFPA 101, and the IFC — apply as locally adopted; amendments and the AHJ's interpretation control enforcement.
Standards a Loss-Control Reviewer May Reference
Cited accurately, with the reminder that local adoption controls.
If This Sounds Like Your Situation…
Renewal subjectivity due in 10 days
Carrier listed "current posted evacuation diagram" as a subjectivity. Upload the plan, generate the map, post it, photograph it, and email the broker before the deadline.
Loss-control rep left a recommendation
The risk-engineering visit flagged a missing or faded map. Produce a dated, legible diagram and reply to close the recommendation in the file.
New broker requesting a complete file
Switching carriers and the new broker wants documentation for each scheduled location. Generate one map per building with a consistent legend and address labels.
Warehouse on the property schedule
Racking, forklift aisles, and dock doors make egress less obvious. See the warehouse evacuation map page for layout-specific guidance, then generate the document.
Get the evacuation map your insurer asked for — free
Upload a floor plan or sketch, edit it, and download a print-ready map for the loss-control file. No credit card required.
Insurance Evacuation Map Requirements — FAQ
My insurer asked for an evacuation map at renewal. What are they actually looking for?
Property/casualty carriers and their loss-control teams typically want a clear, posted floor diagram that shows the marked exits, the primary and alternate egress routes, the outdoor assembly point, the location of fire extinguishers and pull stations, and a "You Are Here" reference for the posting location. Many will also ask for the building address, floor designation, a legend, and a revision date so they can confirm the document is current. The exact format varies by carrier — some accept a one-page diagram for the loss-control file, others want it tied to a written Emergency Action Plan. Ask your broker for the carrier's specific checklist, then generate a map that covers those items.
Will having an evacuation map lower my insurance premium?
There is no fixed discount, and anyone promising a specific percentage is guessing. Premiums are driven by many factors — occupancy, construction type, protection class, claims history, sprinklers, and total insured value. A current evacuation map is one piece of loss-control documentation that can help a carrier complete a renewal, satisfy a subjectivity, or close a recommendation from an inspection. Whether and how much it affects pricing is entirely the carrier's decision. Treat the map as documentation that supports underwriting, not as a guaranteed rate reduction.
What is a loss-control inspection and why did it generate a recommendation about my map?
When you bind or renew a commercial policy, the carrier may send a loss-control (risk-engineering) representative to walk the property. They document hazards, life-safety conditions, and housekeeping, then issue recommendations or "subjectivities" — items you must address to keep coverage or qualify for terms. A missing or outdated posted evacuation diagram is a common, low-cost recommendation. Producing a clean, current map and sending the documentation back to your broker is usually enough to clear that specific item, though the carrier confirms closure.
What should I actually send to my broker or loss-control contact?
Send (1) the evacuation map itself as a print-ready PDF or image, (2) one or two photos of the map posted in the building showing it mounted and legible, (3) the revision date on the document, and (4) a short note listing the building address and the floors/areas covered. If the carrier asked for the map alongside a written plan, attach your Emergency Action Plan too. Keep a copy in your own records with the date you submitted it, because loss-control follow-ups can come months later.
Does an evacuation map satisfy the insurer's requirement on its own?
Not necessarily. The map is documentation that supports your loss-control file, but it does not replace the insurer's own requirements, the policy terms, or any subjectivities the carrier listed. A carrier may also want sprinkler records, a written Emergency Action Plan, alarm test reports, or proof of drills. Always confirm the full list with your broker. OSHAMap produces an OSHA-aligned evacuation-map draft based on the information you provide; final review by your employer and the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) or a qualified safety professional may be required.
How current does the map need to be for the loss-control file?
Carriers generally want the posted diagram to reflect the building as it is today. If you have remodeled, moved walls, relocated exits, or changed the assembly point since the last version, regenerate the map and update the revision date before submitting. A dated, accurate document carries more weight in a loss-control file than an undated one. Because your map is stored, you can regenerate an updated version after a renovation without starting over.
We have several locations. Can I produce maps for each one for the policy file?
Yes. For multi-location property schedules, each building (and each floor or distinct area) generally needs its own diagram showing that space's exits, routes, and assembly point. Generate a separate map per location and label each with its address and floor designation so the loss-control file is unambiguous. A consistent legend and layout across locations also makes a carrier's review faster.
What standards should the map reference so it holds up in a loss-control review?
Cite the standards that actually apply: OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 (written Emergency Action Plan), 29 CFR 1910.36–37 (exit route design, maintenance, and signage), NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and the International Fire Code (IFC) where locally adopted. Keep in mind that local adoption and amendments control enforcement, so the AHJ's interpretation governs. A map that clearly shows exits, routes, assembly points, and equipment, with accurate citations, gives a loss-control reviewer what they need without overstating compliance.
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Upload your floor plan or sketch and produce an editable, print-ready evacuation map for your insurer, broker, or loss-control file — free, no credit card.
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