Análise crítica da legislação contra incêndios em galerias comerciais: estudo de caso em Juiz de Fora/MG

Abstract

Insufficient fire prevention is present not only in the city of Juiz de Fora but throughout Brazil. The rapid and disordered growth of both residential and commercial establishments, as well as their diversification in the real estate market, requires a control and development strategy regarding the preparation of Fire and Panic Prevention Projects. Current rules and regulations are still precarious with regard to fire fighting prevention and projects. As a striking feature of the center of Juiz de Fora is the large amount of commercial galleries. They were able to increase by approximately 3.3km of walkways between blocks, increasing the flow of pedestrians, the number of trades in the area and, consequently, the risk of fire. The objective of this dissertation was to make a critical analysis of fire legislation in commercial galleries using as a case study the city center of Juiz de Fora (MG). Twenty-five physical characteristics considered significant for the creation of a fire prevention project based on sixty-one commercial galleries, including buildings and gallery-like stores, were identified in loco, identifying conflicts between the laws and their applications. Concluding this research, were proposed changes in the laws that prevent the development of projects and their applications, as well as encouraging the creation of a Technical Instruction aimed at commercial galleries to reduce or mitigate the risks of occurrence of claims.