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Floor plans and building plans

  • Purpose: Building plans are required to ensure ESFRS has accurate, up-to-date risk information for effective emergency response.
  • Key Benefits:
    • Enables firefighters to quickly assess risks and make informed decisions during incidents.
    • Identifies hazards, layout complexities, and potential access issues, enhancing safety for responders and occupants.
  • Requirements:
    • Applicable to commercial, public, and high-risk premises.
    • Must include clear and detailed layouts, highlighting safety features like fire exits, hydrant locations, and hazardous materials.
    • Plans must be updated when significant structural or usage changes occur.
  • Responsibility: Building owners and managers are responsible for submitting and maintaining accurate plans.
  • Submission Process: Guidance is available on the ESFRS website to ensure compliance and accuracy.

More information

The PIBS Guide PIBS_Guide_06-21_V2.pdf  provides all the information that RPs and APs must provide within a PIB, and the same information must also be electronically supplied to the fire service through the Exchange.Of.Information@esfrs.org email box.