Common Issues with Zone Plans
Fire alarm zone plans are an essential tool for emergency response.
A zone plan is a diagram showing how a building is divided into fire detection zones, and is typically located next to the Control and Indicating Equipment.
Common issues with zone plans:
X Plans not matching the actual layout
X Ambiguous or missing zone markings
X Illegible plans
X Zone plans not matching the users perspective
X Outdated plans
X Inadequate emergency lighting to illuminate the zone plan
How RES can help
A zone plan is a diagram showing how a building is divided into fire detection zones, and is typically located next to the Control and Indicating Equipment. It should include important features such as entrances, exits and circulation areas and should be oriented to match the viewers perspective and be presented in a tamper proof frame.
When a fire alarm activates, anyone responding to the alarm needs to be able to identify the affected area immediately. This improves response times, supports effective evacuation, and enables fire and rescue services to act quickly.
If your premises does not have an accurate and up-to-date fire zone plan this is now classified as a major non-conformity according to BS 5839- 1: 2025
Our in-house zone plan service ensures plans are created using first-hand information, provided by our experienced engineers to ensure accuracy, resulting in premises having clear, simple and concise drawings.
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