Inspeção predial: estudo de caso do prédio da Rádio Universitária da Universidade Federal do Ceará

Abstract

Building inspection is a procedure created to assist in the management of a structure, and if performed periodically, it contributes to the reduction of technical and economic risks related to performance loss. In response to incidents resulting from the lack of preventive and corrective maintenance in buildings located in the municipality of Fortaleza, the municipal law 9.913 was enacted on July 16, 2012. It was subsequently regulated by decree 16,616 on June 23, 2015, and decree 14,023 on May 29, 2017. These regulations require the periodic technical inspection and regular maintenance of public and private buildings in the municipality, defining the frequency, qualified professionals, and minimum content for inspection reports. The enactment of this law created a demand in the municipality for professionals who are qualified and capable of meeting the high demand for building inspections. In light of this situation, this study aims to carry out the processes and dynamics of a building inspection through a case study, following the standards established by IBAPE and ABNT NBR 16747. The inspection will be conducted on the building housing the Universitária Radio of the Federal University of Ceará, located on the Benfica campus. The methodology proposed in the IBAPE Building Inspection Standard and NBR 16747 was employed, involving an analysis of the building's documentation, on-site inspection and checklist completion, classification of anomalies and failures, determination of the degree of risk using the GUT method and urgency levels, preparation of a technical report prioritizing recommended interventions, and a photographic report documenting the observed anomalies. This study highlights the importance of building inspection as a tool to assess the safety of a structure and assist in the execution of building maintenance across various construction systems.