Metodologia baseada em desempenho para a segurança contra incêndio em edificações históricas: aplicação na cúria metropolitana de Vitória da Conquista - Bahia

Abstract

Fire protection in historic heritage seeks to ensure their preservation through careful interventions and proper maintenance. By understanding fire risks and applying effective protection methods, this strategy not only helps to conserve traditional buildings, but also ensures the continuity of social, cultural, and economic activities for generations to come. Thus, this study aims to carry out a practical case to analyze the use of the performance-based design approach in fire protection in historic buildings in Bahia. Specific objectives include: to compare the conceptual frameworks of prescriptive and performance-based approaches as alternatives for fire control in heritage sites; describe the Brazilian standards related to fire safety in this type of construction; analyze how the Bow-Tie methodology helps to identify the risks that affect the integrity of these buildings; and to verify whether it is possible to apply the performance-based methodology with the Bow-Tie and ARICA methodologies in the Metropolitan Curia of Vitória da Conquista. To achieve these objectives, a qualitative approach with practical document analysis was adopted. The case demonstrated that using tools such as ARICA and Bow-Tie together makes security actions more efficient, improving technical dialogue between architects, regulatory bodies and institutions responsible for the preservation of historical heritage, in addition to strengthening the standards and entities dedicated to the protection of built cultural heritage.