Análise de normas regulamentadoras brasileiras (NBR) e do corpo de bombeiros do Paraná (NPT) aplicáveis a empreendimentos do tipo self-storage: um estudo de caso hipotético

Abstract

The self-storage sector has shown significant growth in Brazil, driven by factors such as urbanization, city verticalization, and e-commerce expansion. This service, which involves renting individual spaces for self-storage of goods, lacks specific technical standardization in the country, both nationally (ABNT NBR) and at the state level, as in the case of Paraná (CBMPR NPTs). This regulatory gap can lead to inconsistent construction and safety practices, increasing risks, especially fire, given the diversity of stored materials. This Final Course Project aims to conduct a survey and critical analysis of Brazilian technical standards and Paraná Fire Department norms applicable to the design, construction, and safety of self-storage facilities, exemplifying their application through a hypothetical case study. The methodology involved a systematic bibliographic review of ABNT NBR standards and CBMPR-PR NPTs, as well as consultation of technical publications and industry data. Standards related to structural safety, electrical installations, fire safety (emergency exits, detection and alarm, fire extinguishers, hydrants, automatic sprinklers, signage, emergency plan, fire brigade), accessibility, and lighting were identified and analyzed. The hypothetical case study details a self-storage facility in Paraná, applying the surveyed standards to demonstrate compliance in a practical scenario, including fire load calculation and definition of corresponding safety measures. The results indicate that although it is possible to adapt the existing normative framework, the process is complex and requires interpretation. It is concluded that there is a need for the development of a specific standard for self-storage to standardize requirements and raise the safety level of the sector.