The contents of a floor plan

In this article, we discuss the contents of a detailed floor plan. Elsewhere on this website, we have written more about the types of floor plans and the functions of. You'll also find more information on how to create a floor plan in that article. Finally, we have also listed some digital tools for making a floor plan for you. Below you can read what things you can include on the floor plan.

Fixed objects

Depending on the location, there may already be fixed objects at your site or in the immediate vicinity. These may include facilities as well as natural objects and architectural phenomena. Map these and include them on the site plan. Examples of fixed objects may include:

• Trees and shrubs.
• Roads.
• Walls, pillars, steps.
• Toilets, checkroom, locker rooms.
• Roads and bicycle paths in the immediate vicinity of the site.
  

Temporary facilities

In many cases, for your activity, you are going to make modifications to the venue by adding certain facilities. Then it is important that you specify where they will be placed and what the dimensions are. Often the larger objects are easily placed because they only fit in one spot, for example. Then you can start "playing" with the somewhat smaller objects, moving them around the floor plan until you find the right spot. Some examples of temporary facilities might include:

• Stages, tents, bleachers.
• Sound systems (always indicate in which direction the sound is going).
• Bar and dining venues.
• Backstages and audience area.
• Aggregates and power supply.
• Terrace and furniture.
• Fencing.
• Etc.
  

Safety aspects

At any activity or event, safety is simply the most important thing. A floor plan can contribute immensely to safety. For example, you can easily map out where facilities are located and you can properly convey the accessibility of the location in case of an emergency. When considering safety aspects on a floor plan, you can think about the following:

• First Aid location.
• The locations of fire extinguishers (and what kind they are)
• The location of security.
• The location of emergency exits and their dimensions.
• The escape routes for the public, employees and performers and their dimensions.
• The storage of flammable substances such as gas cylinders.
• Waste storage.
• The placement of aggregates.
• The approach routes for emergency services. Keep in mind the requirements for the width of these, which range from 3.5 to 7 meters. Look carefully at whether the services must also be able to get onto the property itself or only as far as the door.
• Impact on traffic conditions in the immediate area.
  

The legend

With a floor plan, you can never actually recreate the objects completely. It is therefore important to indicate which object is which. This can be done with the help of a legend, which explains the symbols and colors used at the edge of the plan. You can also include which scale you are working with.


If your own expertise gives you knowledge that fits this subject, or if you see possibilities to improve this text, we would like to receive your message via info@cultuuracademy.nl.