Assessing the feasibility of Building Information Modeling (BIM) implementation in life safety and fire protection through Infoscip

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the feasibility of integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) into the fire and panic safety licensing process in the state of Minas Gerais, carried out through Infoscip. Based on an applied, exploratory study with a qualitative approach, using a questionnaire as the data collection instrument, the research found that BIM represents the best practice for managing the design, construction, and operation phases of a building. It also revealed that, although a favorable public policy environment exists for BIM adoption, the technical professionals responsible for preparing fire and panic safety licensing projects exhibit a low level of BIM maturity. Furthermore, Infoscip, in its current configuration, presents limitations that hinder the full integration of BIM models. The study concludes that this methodology is a promising reference for the fire prevention and protection service of the Minas Gerais Fire Department (CBMMG), that the 3D and 7D BIM dimensions are potentially relevant to project approval and the management of a building's fire safety systems, and that, although its adoption is desirable, the implementation of BIM through Infoscip is not yet timely.