This work analyzed the physical conditions and the distribution of urban fire
hydrants in the city of Ananindeua-PA, using GIS tools and how this distribution
impacts the fire protection of the municipality. For this, four steps were carried out: In
the first stage, the rules and norms in force on urban fire hydrants where surveyed. In
the second stage, data were collected from existing hydrants (quantification,
verification of installation and maintenance conditions, use and distribution of
hydrants), through field visits and collection of secondary data from competent
authorities (COSANPA and Firefighters). Subsequently, an analysis of the installation
and maintenance conditions of urban fire hydrants was carried out using
geoprocessing techniques. Finally, after analyzing the data, a proposal was drawn up
for the redistribution of this equipment in the urban area of Ananindeua-PA (technical
report), with the aim of optimizing the use and making fire fighting more effective. Thus,
it was possible to verify the divergence between the current norms, as well as the
inadequate distribution of urban hydrants and their poor maintenance, in addition to
showing lower flow rates than required by the norms.
|
