Elaboração do projeto de segurança contra incêndio e pânico: estudo de caso da Universidade Federal do Ceará – Campus Russas

Abstract

Fire safety in public buildings is essential for protecting lives and property, particularly in hightraffic environments such as higher education institutions. In this context, it was observed that the Federal University of Ceará (UFC) campus in Russas lacks a Fire and Panic Safety Plan that has been properly developed and approved by the Ceará Military Fire Department (CBMCE). This situation presents a significant issue that could compromise the safety of faculty, students, staff, and other building users, while also preventing the acquisition of the Fire Department’s Certificate of Compliance-a document legally required to bring the facility linto compliance with fire and panic safety regulations. Consequently, the general objective of this study is to develop a Fire and Panic Safety Plan for the UFC Russas campus, taking into account its various buildings and usage characteristics. The methodology employed was applied research with a descriptive and analytical approach, encompassing a review of building documentation, on-site technical inspections, an analysis of the plan previously rejected by the CBMCE, classification of the buildings according to CBMCE technical standards, sizing of fire safety measures, and preparation of the technical documentation required for plan approval. As a result, several non-conformities regarding existing preventive systems were identified, and a new Fire and Panic Safety Plan was developed. This plan covers the sizing of emergency exits, hydrant systems, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting and signage, fire alarms, the fire brigade, the LPG storage area, the lightning protection system (SPDA), the emergency plan, and other measures mandated by current legislation. It was concluded that the developed plan meets the technical requirements established by the CBMCE, thereby enabling the facility's regulatory compliance and contributing to enhanced occupant safety and the preservation of public property