fire prevention engineering
[/ˈfaɪər prɪˈvɛnʃən ɛndʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/]
noun
engenharia de prevenção de incêndios
1. The branch of engineering that focuses on designing systems, structures, and procedures to prevent fires and minimize fire hazards in buildings and industrial facilities
Fire prevention engineering requires knowledge of building codes, materials science, and safety systems.
A engenharia de prevenção de incêndios requer conhecimento de códigos de construção, ciência dos materiais e sistemas de segurança.
2. The professional discipline concerned with the application of scientific and technical principles to reduce fire risk and protect lives and property
The engineer specialized in fire prevention engineering designed the emergency exit system for the hospital.
O engenheiro especializado em engenharia de prevenção de incêndios projetou o sistema de saída de emergência para o hospital.
Fire prevention engineering is a highly regulated discipline in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, regulations are enforced by state fire departments (Corpo de Bombeiros) and building inspection agencies. In the USA, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sets standards. Both countries emphasize compliance with fire codes in commercial and residential construction, particularly following major fire incidents that shaped building safety regulations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure (prevenção é melhor que remédio)
safety first (segurança em primeiro lugar)
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