Segurança em ambiente acadêmico: projeto de prevenção e combate a incêndios (PPCI) do IFPI Campus Teresina Zona Sul

Abstract

The study analyzes the fire safety conditions of the Federal Institute of Piauí, Teresina South Zone Campus, and proposes a new fire prevention and firefighting project focused on protecting the academic community and institutional assets. The research presents the fundamentals of fire behavior, fire extinction methods, and the applicable legislation, highlighting Brazilian Standards and the Technical Instructions of the Military Fire Department of the State of Piauí. The building is classified according to its use, height, fire load, and risk level, being identified as a single-story educational facility with low risk and an area exceeding 4,500 m², which requires several preventive systems. The methodology includes analyzing the architectural plans and the existing project, conducting on-site verification of installed systems, and comparing normative requirements with actual conditions, supported by measurements, photographic records, and software used for hydrant system design. The results reveal shortcomings such as inadequate signage, deficient emergency lighting, obstructed exits, and inoperative equipment, as well as inconsistencies in the hydrant system and in the distribution of extinguishers. Based on these findings, the study proposes an updated project that redistributes equipment, corrects evacuation routes, and strengthens preventive systems, concluding that these improvements significantly enhance campus safety and ensure legal compliance.