UAE Construction LawCabinet Resolution No. (61) of 2020 Regarding the Regulation of Installing Fire Detecting Devices in Residential Homes

Article (1) Definitions For the purposes of implementing the provisions of this Resolution, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise: State : The United Arab Emirates. Ministry : The Ministry of Interior. Minister : The Minister of Interior.

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Cabinet Resolution of 2020 Regarding the Regulation of Installing Fire Detecting Devices in Residential Homes 2 General Directorate : The General Directorate of Civil Defense in any of the Emirates of the State. System : An electronic system designed to protect residential homes and connect them to the General Directorate's operations rooms. Residential Homes : Private and standalone houses, homes, and villas designated for residential purposes.

Article (3) Obligations of Residential Homeowners 1. All owners of Residential Homes covered under Article (2) of this Resolution shall install fire detecting devices and subscribe to the System in accordance with the requirements and controls approved by a resolution of the Cabinet based on the recommendation of the Minister. 2. The owners of Residential Homes covered under Article (2) of this Resolution shall bear the costs of installing and maintaining the System. A resolution shall be issued by the Minister, in coordination with the Minister of Finance, to determine the value of such costs. 3. Residential Homes for which a resolution has been issued by the Cabinet or the local government stipulating that the government shall bear the cost of installing the devices and the System therein shall be exempted from the provision of Clause (2) of this Article.

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