General UAE Legal Questions LawDecree No. (19) of 2025

Article (2) a. Safety in Construction Works in the Emirate will be practised in accordance with the rules, standards, guidelines, and obligations set out in the “Code of Construction Safety Practice in the Emirate of Dubai”, prepared by the DM in coordination with the Competent Entity. b. The Safety Code will be approved pursuant to a resolution issued by the Director General. The Safety Code must be published on the official websites of the DM and the Competent Entity within three (3) months from the date on which this Decree comes into force. Scope of Application

Article (3) The Safety Code applies to all zones across the Emirate, including Special Development Zones and free zones, such as the Dubai International Financial Centre. Binding Force of the Safety Code

Article (4) All Contractors and engineering consultancy firms must comply with all the safety rules, standards, guidelines, and obligations set out in the Safety Code when carrying out Construction Works at construction sites within the Emirate. Legal Effect of Publication

Article (5) The Safety Code approved under this Decree will be deemed publicly proclaimed, binding, and enforceable on all persons upon its publication on the official websites of the DM and the Competent Entity. The Safety Code will have the same binding force as the Legislation published in the Official Gazette of the Government of Dubai pursuant to the above-mentioned Law No. (32) of 2015. Enforcement and Update of the Safety Code

Article (6) a. The DM and the Competent Entity will take the necessary action to enforce the Safety Code.

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Decree No. (19) of 2025 Concerning Safety in Construction Works in the Emirate of Dubai Page 4 of 5 b. The DM will, in coordination with the Competent Entity, regularly review and update the Safety Code. Any updates must be approved by a resolution of the Director General and published on the official websites of the DM and the Competent Entity. Violations and Administrative Penalties

Article (7) The Chairman of the Executive Council will issue a resolution specifying the acts that constitute violations of this Decree or the Safety Code, and the corresponding administrative penalties and measures to be imposed on violators. Law Enforcement

Article (8) The DM and the Competent Entity employees nominated pursuant to resolutions issued by the officials in charge of these entities will have the capacity of law enforcement officers to record the acts committed in breach of the provisions of this Decree and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof. For this purpose, they may inspect construction sites and Construction Works in the Emirate; issue the necessary violation reports; and, where necessary, seek the assistance of police personnel. Issuing Implementing Resolutions

Article (9) The Director General will issue the resolutions required for the implementation of the provisions of this Decree. Repeals

Article (10) The above-mentioned Administrative Resolution No. (51) of 2008 is hereby repealed. Any provision in any other Legislation is also hereby repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Decree.

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Decree No. (19) of 2025 Concerning Safety in Construction Works in the Emirate of Dubai Page 5 of 5 Publication and Commencement

Article (11) This Decree will be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force three (3) months after the date on which it is published. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Ruler of Dubai Issued in Dubai on 7 April 2025 Corresponding to 9 Shawwal 1446 A.H.

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