Complete fire protection system inspection including sprinklers, hydrants, fire pumps, alarms, emergency lighting. Brazilian fire codes + NFPA equivalence. AVCB/CLCB compliance support. CREA-licensed mechanical engineer with ART-backed inspection reports.
Fire safety is enforced at the state level in Brazil. Every commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential building must maintain compliant fire protection systems to obtain and renew the AVCB/CLCB fire permit.
Most fire casualties result from non-functional fire protection systems — sprinklers that don't activate, alarms that don't sound, emergency exits that are blocked. Regular inspection is the difference between a controlled incident and a catastrophe.
We cover all fire protection and life safety systems required by Brazilian fire codes and international standards.
Wet pipe, dry pipe, pre-action, and deluge systems. Valve inspection, flow testing, obstruction investigation, and head condition assessment per ABNT NBR 10897.
Indoor and outdoor hydrants, hose stations, mangotinhos, standpipe systems. Pressure testing, valve operation, hose condition, and cabinet accessibility per ABNT NBR 13714.
Electric and diesel fire pumps, jockey pumps, controllers, and transfer switches. Flow and pressure testing, weekly/monthly run verification per ABNT NBR 16400.
Smoke and heat detectors, alarm control panels, manual call points, audible and visual notification appliances. System programming and zone verification per ABNT NBR 17240.
Autonomous and centralized emergency lighting units, illuminated exit signs, photoluminescent signage. Battery testing, illumination levels, and pathway coverage.
Stairwell pressurization systems, mechanical smoke exhaust, smoke barriers, and smoke dampers. Pressure differential testing and airflow verification.
Fire doors and fire-rated assemblies, fire extinguishers (ABC, CO₂, water, foam), kitchen fire suppression (hood systems), gas detection and shutoff, emergency generators for fire systems, and fire department access/connections (Siamese connections).
| Brazilian Standard | Purpose | International Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| ABNT NBR 10897 | Automatic sprinkler systems | NFPA 13 |
| ABNT NBR 13714 | Fire hydrants & standpipes | NFPA 14 |
| ABNT NBR 17240 | Fire detection & alarm systems | NFPA 72 |
| ABNT NBR 16400 | Fire pump systems | NFPA 20 |
| IT (Instruções Técnicas) | State-level fire code requirements | NFPA Codes / IBC |
AVCB (Auto de Vistoria do Corpo de Bombeiros) and CLCB (Certificado de Licenciamento do Corpo de Bombeiros) are fire safety permits issued by the Brazilian Fire Department. AVCB is required for commercial, industrial, and high-occupancy buildings, while CLCB applies to smaller establishments. Both certify that a building meets all fire safety requirements — including fire protection systems, emergency exits, signage, and structural fire resistance. Operating without a valid AVCB/CLCB can result in fines, building closure, and criminal liability in case of fire incidents.
Yes. Brazilian fire safety regulations are enforced at the state level by each state's Fire Department (Corpo de Bombeiros Militar). Every commercial, industrial, and multi-family residential building must obtain and maintain a valid AVCB or CLCB. This requires periodic inspection of all fire protection systems — sprinklers, hydrants, fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, fire doors, and smoke control. Non-compliance can result in fines, building shutdown, denial of operating permits, and criminal liability.
We inspect all fire protection systems: automatic sprinkler systems (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge), fire hydrants and standpipes, fire pump systems (electric and diesel), fire detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting and exit signage, smoke control and stairwell pressurization, fire doors, fire extinguishers, and kitchen suppression systems. All inspections follow applicable ABNT standards and state-specific Instruções Técnicas (ITs).
Brazilian fire protection standards are largely based on or equivalent to NFPA codes: ABNT NBR 10897 (sprinklers) corresponds to NFPA 13, ABNT NBR 13714 (hydrants/standpipes) to NFPA 14, ABNT NBR 17240 (fire alarm) to NFPA 72, and ABNT NBR 16400 (fire pumps) to NFPA 20. Each Brazilian state also issues its own Instruções Técnicas (ITs) that supplement the national ABNT standards. Our reports can cross-reference both Brazilian and NFPA standards for multinational clients.
Yes. We provide end-to-end support for AVCB/CLCB: initial assessment of fire protection systems, identification of non-conformities, technical reports with corrective recommendations, coordination with fire protection contractors for remediation, and preparation of documentation for Fire Department submission. Our CREA-registered engineer issues ART-backed reports that are accepted by all state Fire Departments.
Yes. We deliver bilingual documentation — the official inspection report and ART in Portuguese (as required by Brazilian authorities) plus an English translation for your corporate records. All communication during the inspection process is conducted in English.