Emergency Assembly Point Signs — Ontario
Regulation O.Reg 213/07 · Province of Ontario
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O.Reg 213/07 — Regulation O.Reg 213/07
Workplaces and public buildings must designate and sign emergency assembly areas where occupants gather after an evacuation.
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Every building needs assembly point signs — the meeting place outside when the alarm goes off. Signs guide people to the designated safe area.
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Directional signs from exits to assembly area
Green assembly point symbol (ISO 7010 E007)
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Emergency Assembly Point Sign Specifications
Emergency assembly point signs (also called muster point or evacuation gathering area signs) are required under the Ontario Fire Code and OHSA wherever a fire safety plan designates assembly areas.
| Specification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum Size | 450 mm × 300 mm (18" × 12") for outdoor use |
| Colour | Green background with white text and pictogram |
| Symbol | ISO 7010 E007 assembly point pictogram (4 figures with arrow) |
| Text | "EMERGENCY ASSEMBLY POINT" or "MUSTER POINT" |
| Material | Aluminium or rigid PVC, weather-resistant for outdoor installation |
| Zone Label | Include zone letter/number if multiple assembly points exist |
Where Assembly Point Signs Are Required
- Workplaces with 20+ employees — OHSA requires documented emergency procedures and designated assembly areas
- Schools and daycares — designated gathering areas for each classroom wing
- Multi-unit residential buildings — condominiums and apartments with fire safety plans
- Industrial facilities — factories, warehouses, chemical storage areas
- Construction sites — temporary assembly points that move as site layout changes
Best Practices for Assembly Point Placement
Assembly points should be located at least 15 metres from the building, away from fire department access routes, and on firm ground accessible year-round. If your assembly point is in a parking lot, ensure it won't be blocked by parked vehicles during business hours. Many Ontario workplaces use lettered zones (Zone A, Zone B) so supervisors can account for all employees at their designated point.
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🏛 Official Government Sources
Ontario Building Code — O. Reg. 332/12
Ontario.ca · March 2026
The Ontario Building Code covers room identification, exit signage, accessibility markers, and building identification requirements.
Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
Ontario.ca · March 2026
OHSA requires workplace safety signs including emergency assembly points, confined space warnings, and hazard identification.
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