Case Study
Evacuation Diagrams for Stamford Plaza Melbourne (111 Little Collins Street)
Stamford Plaza Melbourne is a well-known CBD hotel located at 111 Little Collins Street, in the Paris end of Melbourne, with accommodation, events, and meeting spaces operating within the one property. That combination of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house spaces and function areas makes clear emergency information essential for both compliance and occupant safety.
EBC Group was engaged to deliver a complete evacuation diagram solution for the property, ensuring occupants, visitors and staff have access to clear, site-specific emergency guidance throughout the building.
In hotel environments, evacuation planning must account for a wide mix of users, including overnight guests unfamiliar with the building layout, event attendees, hospitality staff, contractors and management personnel. Our role was to translate that complexity into compliant, easy-to-read evacuation diagrams that support rapid decision-making in an emergency.
Supporting Emergency Preparedness in a Busy Hotel Environment
Hotels present unique challenges for evacuation planning. Unlike office or industrial buildings, occupants are constantly changing, and many people on site may have little or no familiarity with the layout. In a building like Stamford Plaza Melbourne, emergency information needs to be instantly understandable and strategically positioned so it can support calm, informed movement toward exits if an incident occurs.
To support this outcome, EBC Group undertook a detailed review of the building’s layout, circulation paths and emergency information requirements. Our process considered guest accommodation areas, shared corridors, lift lobbies, public spaces, function and conference areas, and other high-traffic zones throughout the property.
Site-Specific Compliant Evacuation Diagrams
Following site assessment and verification, our team prepared evacuation diagrams tailored to the building’s actual layout and emergency arrangements. Each diagram was developed to provide occupants with the essential information they need at a glance, including:
- Clearly marked evacuation routes and exits
- A prominent “You Are Here” location marker
- Fire safety equipment locations
- Assembly area information
- Emergency instructions and evacuation procedures
- A clear, legible layout suited to fast interpretation under pressure
Our focus was not just on compliance, but on practical usability. In a hospitality setting, diagrams need to work for a wide audience, including guests who may be tired, distracted or unfamiliar with the building.
Helping Maintain Safety & Compliance
Well-prepared evacuation diagrams form an important part of a broader emergency planning and building compliance framework. For a large, central Melbourne hotel that accommodates guests, events and meetings, accurate documentation helps strengthen emergency preparedness while supporting ongoing compliance obligations. Stamford Plaza Melbourne publicly identifies itself as a hotel with 308 suites and dedicated conference and meeting facilities, reinforcing the importance of clear emergency guidance across diverse parts of the site.
Through this project, EBC Group helped support a safer environment for hotel guests, staff and visitors by delivering evacuation diagrams that were clear, compliant and tailored to the realities of the building.
Need evacuation diagrams for a hotel or hospitality venue?
EBC Group works with hotels, serviced apartments, accommodation providers and commercial properties right across Australia to prepare compliant evacuation diagrams, emergency response manuals, block plans and broader building compliance documentation. If your site needs updated emergency information, our team can provide practical, site-specific support.
