Verificação de proteção contra incêndio em indústria de pequeno porte no estado de São Paulo

Abstract

According to the Secretary of Public Security (SP), in 2016 occurred 3298 fires in Industries. These types of fires are caused by several factors, leading to risks to workers and causing property losses to employers. The aim of this research was to analyze the work environment of a small food industry in order to reflect on the commitment to Regulatory Norm 23, Fire Protection, and the Fire Brigade Technical Instructions. State of São Paulo. Reference was made to the Fire Safety Regulations for buildings and risk areas, Parameters for guaranteeing the quality of the fire safety project in tall buildings, and Fire Safety in Brazil. For the development of the research the comparative methodology was used through the Technical Instructions, and Check-List of the Fire Department of the State of São Paulo. As a result, it was observed that two extinguishers did not meet the required requirements, one with expired expiration date and another with ruptured safety seal. In addition, there are no signaling signs indicating escape routes (exits) and signaling on the ground for fire extinguishers. However, the emergency exits were fully compliant with standards, with unobstructed doors during the working day, door widths compatible with required, and distance to be traveled until the output less than 120 m. It was concluded that the company is in compliance with emergency exit regulations, but for emergency signaling standards and fire extinguishers, they need to be adequate, using escape route signaling boards and exchange of two fire extinguishers.