ISO 23601:2009为显示的逃生计划制定了设计原则，其中包含与消防安全、逃生、疏散和设施占用人救援相关的信息。在紧急情况下，干预部队也可以使用这些计划。 这些平面图拟作为标志显示在公共区域和工作场所。 ISO 23601:2009不打算涵盖外部安全服务机构使用的计划，也不打算涵盖专家使用的详细专业技术图纸。

ISO 23601:2009 establishes design principles for displayed escape plans that contain information relevant to fire safety, escape, evacuation and rescue of the facility's occupants. These plans may also be used by intervention forces in case of emergency. These plans are intended to be displayed as signs in public areas and workplaces. ISO 23601:2009 is not intended to cover the plans to be used by external safety services nor detailed professional technical drawings for use by specialists.