General UAE Legal Questions LawCabinet Resolution No. (24) of 2012 Regarding the Regulation of Civil Defense Services in the State

Article (1) 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. Emirate : The Emirate in which the General Directorate is located. Ministry : The Ministry of Interior. Minister : The Minister of Interior. General Directorate : The General Directorate of Civil Defense in the Emirate.

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Cabinet Resolution of 2012 Regarding the Regulation of Civil Defense Services in the State 2 Director General : The Director General of Civil Defense in the Emirate. System : An electronic system for monitoring Buildings and Establishments and linking them to the operations rooms of the General Directorate. Establishments : Any company or institution licensed to practice an economic or professional activity. Buildings : Any building licensed for residential purposes or for use as offices or for storage in the State. General Provisions

Article (3) a. All federal and local departments, each within its respective competence, shall be prohibited from undertaking the following: 1. Licensing or renewing the license of Establishments unless the license application is accompanied by a valid certificate of fire safety requirements issued by the General Directorate; 2. Licensing the construction of Buildings or granting a certificate of completion of any Building unless a valid certificate of fire safety requirements has been issued for the Building by the General Directorate. b. The certificate referred to in paragraph (1) of clause (A) above shall be valid for one Gregorian year and shall be renewed annually.

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Article (7) 1. All owners of Buildings and Establishments covered by Article (2) of this Resolution shall be obligated to subscribe to the System in accordance with the requirements and controls for which a resolution is issued by the Minister for their approval, and to pay the fees prescribed in this Resolution. 2. The owners of Buildings and Establishments covered by Article (2) of this Resolution shall bear the costs of installing and maintaining the System, and a resolution determining such costs shall be issued by the Minister in coordination with the Minister of Finance.

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Cabinet Resolution of 2012 Regarding the Regulation of Civil Defense Services in the State 4 Fees and Costs

Article (14) 1. A financial fine equivalent to 10% of the value of the fee prescribed under this Resolution shall be imposed on Establishments and Buildings that delay in applying for or renewing the certificates stipulated in Article (3) of this Resolution, for each month of delay or part thereof, provided that it does not exceed the value of the prescribed fee. 2. Establishments and Buildings that take the initiative to obtain or renew the certificates stipulated in Article (3) of this Resolution within the period to be determined by a resolution from the Minister shall be exempt from paying any fees and fines imposed thereon pursuant to the resolutions issued prior to the entry into force of this Resolution.

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Article (17) A judicial officer shall undertake the following tasks: 1. Conducting supervision and inspection activities over Buildings and Establishments subject to this Resolution, in accordance with the powers and competences stipulated herein, including: a. Conducting inspections of Establishments and Buildings and monitoring their compliance with the provisions of this Resolution; b. Recording incidents committed in violation of the provisions of this Resolution; c. Receiving complaints submitted thereto regarding preventive violations and recording them in the register referred to in Article (11) of this Resolution; d. Following up on the enforcement of orders and judgments issued against violators; e. Providing owners of public and private Establishments and Buildings with technical instructions and guidance that enable them to comply with fire prevention and safety requirements in their establishments and Buildings; f. Notifying the General Directorate of any developments to address shortcomings and proposing necessary developments in inspection activities.

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Cabinet Resolution of 2012 Regarding the Regulation of Civil Defense Services in the State 7 2. Taking any of the following measures: a. Entering any Establishment at any time, day or night, provided that occurs during the Establishment's working hours; b. Entering the common facilities in the Buildings subject to this Resolution; c. Conducting any inspection or investigation necessary to verify the availability of fire prevention and firefighting conditions in the Establishment or Building. In particular: 1. Questioning the owner of the Establishment or Building regarding any matter related to the implementation of prevention and safety conditions; 2. Examining the documents and licenses necessary for the operation of the Establishment and the conduct of its activity in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution; 3. Verifying the commitment of the concerned parties to carry out the necessary periodic maintenance of the Establishments and Buildings. 4. Verifying the validity of reports and complaints received from others and taking the necessary actions in respect thereof.

Article (24) The Ministry shall undertake the following: 1. Notifying the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, the departments concerned with works in the Emirate, and the violating government entity of the types of violations stipulated in Article (10) of this Resolution that have been discovered in the government buildings affiliated with such entities, in order to commence rectification thereof. 2. Submitting a report to the Cabinet regarding violations related to federal government buildings, and a report to the Executive Councils or the Rulers’ Courts regarding violations related to local government buildings in the Emirate, for them to decide what they deem appropriate in this regard.

Article (28) The Minister is authorized to issue any resolutions or regulations required for the implementation of the provisions of this Resolution, and in particular, the following: 1. Controls and standards for licensing Establishments operating in the Emirate in the field of preventive safety systems, as well as the personnel working therein; 2. Controls and requirements for subscribing to the System; 3. Criteria for charging an Establishment that does not have the required safety conditions or firefighting equipment with the costs incurred by the General Directorate during its intervention to carry out firefighting and rescue operations; 4. Rules, standards, and conditions for exemption from all or part of the fines or costs incurred by the General Directorate during its intervention to carry out firefighting and rescue operations in an Establishment that does not have the required safety conditions or firefighting equipment, in coordination with the Minister of Finance. 5. Exemption from all or part of the fines attached to this Resolution.

Article (31) This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force sixty days after the date of its publication. All concerned authorities shall implement this Resolution, each within its respective competence. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by us in Abu Dhabi: On: 28 Rajab 1433 A.H. Corresponding to: 18 June 2012 A.D.

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Cabinet Resolution of 2012 Regarding the Regulation of Civil Defense Services in the State 12 Schedule (1) Annexed to Cabinet Resolution No. (24) of 2012 Regarding the Regulation of Civil Defense Services in the State First: Activities and Fees for Certificate of Compliance: SN Description / By Activity Type Fee (AED) 1 Trading in Horses 200 2 Trading in Tree and Plant Seedlings 200 3 Trading in Animal and Bird Feed 200 4 Trading in Birds 200 5 Trading in Animal Feed Supplements 200 6 Trading in Canned and Preserved Foodstuffs 200 7 Trading in Salted and Preserved Fish and Seafood 200 8 Trading in Flour 200 9 Trading in Salt 200 10 Trading in Dried Vegetables and Fruits 500 11 Trading in Fish and Marine Animals 300 12 Trading in Flavorings and Flavor Enhancers 200 13 Trading in Textiles and Fabrics 500 14 Trading in Women's Ready-Made Garments 200 15 Trading in Footwear 200 16 Trading in Military Clothing and Supplies 200 17 Trading in Blank Recording Tapes 200 18 Trading in and Rental of Cinematographic Films and Television Programs 200 19 Trading in Chandeliers 200 20 Trading in Flammable Materials 200 21 Trading in Household Furniture 1000 22 Trading in Mobile Phones 200

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Cabinet Resolution of 2012 Regarding the Regulation of Civil Defense Services in the State 13 SN Description / By Activity Type Fee (AED) 23 Trading in Stamps, Old Coins, and the like 200 24 Trading in Public Address Systems (PAS) 200 25 Trading in Astronomical Observation and Measurement Devices 200 26 Trading in Fastening Tools and their Accessories 200 27 Trading in Metal Barrels 200 28 Trading in Metal Cans and Containers 200 29 Trading in Shipping Containers 200 30 Trading in Structural Steel Wire Rope Systems 200 31 Trading in Construction Materials 200 32 Trading in Brick 200 33 Trading in Suspended Ceilings 200 34 Trading in Asbestos 200 35 Trading in Lighting Poles 200 36 Trading in Supplies for the Construction of Building Models and Engineering Models 200 37 Trading in Dyeing and Tanning Materials 1000 38 Trading in Burlap and Ropes 500 39 Trading in Cotton and Natural Fibers 500 40 Trading in Aircraft Scraps and Used Spare Parts 500 41 Trading in Broadcasting, Television, Cinema, and Theater Equipment and Devices 200 42 Trading in Brick Manufacturing Equipment and Machinery 200 43 Geophysical, Geochemical, and Geomechanical Engineering Services 500 44 Mining, Petroleum, and Groundwater and Surface Water Geological Engineering Services 500 45 Petroleum Refining Engineering Services 500 46 Plastics Engineering Services 500

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Cabinet Resolution of 2012 Regarding the Regulation of Civil Defense Services in the State 14 SN Description / By Activity Type Fee (AED) 47 Technical Services for the Construction of Building Models and Engineering Models 500 48 Trading in Water Cooling and Heating Equipment 200 49 Trading in Environmental Protection Equipment 200 50 Trading in Typewriters, Copying Machines, and their Spare Parts 200 51 Trading in Greenhouses, their Equipment, and Accessories 200 52 Trading in Equipment and Machinery for Preparing and Processing Meat and Fish 200 53 Trading in Spinning and Weaving Equipment and Their Spare Parts 200 54 Trading in Blast Furnaces and Smelters 200 55 Trading in Photographic Developing Equipment and its Accessories 200 56 Trading in Clean Room Systems 200 57 Trading in Banking and Monetary Devices and Equipment 200 58 Trading in Gliders and Their Spare Parts 200 59 Trading in Pedal Boats 200 60 Trading in Magnetic Technology Devices 200 61 Trading in Heat Exchangers 200 62 Trading in Fireworks 1000 63 Petroleum Exploration Engineering Services 500 64 Drilling, Reservoir, and Production Engineering Services 500 65 Goods Design Services 500 66 Grocery Store 200 67 Aviation Equipment Engineering Services 500 68 Selling Goods via Catalogs 200 69 Nuclear Engineering Services 500 70 Gas Extraction Engineering Services 1000 71 Raw Material Installation Engineering Services 500 72 Automotive Engineering Services 500

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Cabinet Resolution of 2012 Regarding the Regulation of Civil Defense Services in the State 15 SN Description / By Activity Type Fee (AED) 73 Moving Transport Systems Consultancy 500 74 Railway Construction and Development Consultancy 500 75 Geophysical, Geological, and Seismic Studies and Services 500 76 Gold and Precious Metals Testing and Analysis Laboratory 1000 77 Trading in Perfumes and Cosmetics 500 78 Trading in Soap and Hair Care Products 200 79 Pharmacy 200 80 Trading in Used Construction Equipment and Machinery 200 81 Security Systems Inspection and Auditing Services 500 82 Forensic Evidence Consultancy 500 83 Electronic Trading in Sports Competitions Tickets 200 84 Maintenance and Repair of Medical and Laboratory Equipment and Devices 200 85 Security Dog Training Center 500 86 Mobile Phone Repair 200 87 Home Care Services 500 88 Cleaning of Advertising Signboard 200 89 Airport Runway and Road Cleaning Services 200 90 Printing and Copying Services 200 91 Translation Services 200 92 Translation of Cinematographic and Television Films and Tapes 200 93 Diving Services 200 94 Call Center and Answering Services 200 95 Inspection and Valuation Services 200 96 Repair of Antiques and Valuable Items 200 97 Cultivation of Tree and Plant Seedlings 200 98 Garden Design and Execution Services 200 99 Cultivation of Fruit Trees and Spices 200

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Cabinet Resolution of 2012 Regarding the Regulation of Civil Defense Services in the State 16 SN Description / By Activity Type Fee (AED) 100 Livestock and Sheep Breeding and Raising 200 101 Breeding of Cattle 200 102 Breeding of Sheep 200 103 Breeding of Horses 200 104 Breeding of Ostriches 200 105 Breeding of Deer 200 106 Breeding of Falcons 200 107 Breeding of Other Animals 200 108 Land Preparation and Irrigation 200 109 Agricultural Pest Control 200 110 Agricultural Consultancy 200 111 Pest Control Consultancy 200 112 Fishing 200 113 Pearl Diving 200 114 Pearl Cultivation 200 115 Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction and Related Services 1000 116 Crude Petroleum Extraction 1000 117 Repair and Maintenance of Oil and Natural Gas Wells 1000 118 Oil and Natural Gas Well Strengthening 1000 119 All Oil-Related Services 1000 120 Gypsum Extraction 500 121 Natural Fertilizer Extraction 500 122 Animal Slaughtering and Preparation of Their Meat 200 123 Meat Cooling and Freezing 500 124 Manufacture of Meat Products 1000 125 Freezing of Fish and Seafood 1000 126 Manufacture of Tomato Sauce 1000 127 Manufacture of Vegetable Ghee 1000

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Cabinet Resolution of 2012 Regarding the Regulation of Civil Defense Services in the State 17 SN Description / By Activity Type Fee (AED) 128 Manufacture of Natural Butter 1000 129 Manufacture of Animal Feed 1000 130 Manufacture of Puffed Corn 1000 131 Manufacture of Vegetable and Cheese Rolls 1000 132 Raw Sugar Refining 1000 133 Manufacture of Sugar Cubes 1000 134 Refining of Table Salt 1000 135 Filling of Rose Water 500 136 Manufacture of Baby Food 1000 137 Manufacture of Mayonnaise 1000 138 Manufacture of Hot Sauce 1000 139 Weaving of Cotton and Wool 1000 140 Manufacture of Towels and Linen 1000 141 Manufacture of Flags 1000 142 Manufacture of Carpets 1000 143 Manufacture of Mats and Rugs 1000 144 Manufacture of Ropes and the like 1000 145 Manufacture of Men's Clothing 1000 146 Manufacture of Children's Clothing 1000 147 Manufacture of Children's Underwear 1000 148 Manufacture of Women's Clothing 1000 149 Manufacture of Women's Underwear 1000 150 Manufacture of Gloves 1000 151 Manufacture of Handbags, Wallets, and Belts 1000 152 Manufacture of Cardboard Rolls and Tubes (Carton) 1000 153 Manufacture of Paper Tissues and Towels 1000 154 Manufacture of Children's Diapers 1000

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Cabinet Resolution of 2012 Regarding the Regulation of Civil Defense Services in the State 18 SN Description / By Activity Type Fee (AED) 155 Undertakings for Production and Distribution of Greeting and Invitation Cards 1000 156 Printing of Postage Stamps and the like 1000 157 Printing of Magazine 1000 158 Hologram Production 1000 159 Typesetting Services for Printed Materials 200 160 Manufacture of Fuel and Lighting Oils 1500 161 Manufacture of Sulphur 1500 162 Manufacture of Chlorinated Paraffin Oil 1500 163 Manufacture of Chemical Fertilizers 1500 164 Decomposition of Adhesives 1000 165 Manufacture of Serums and Vaccines 1000 166 Manufacture of Veterinary Medicines 1000 167 Filling of Pharmaceutical Preparations 1000 168 Manufacture of Candles 1500 169 Manufacture of Testing and Analysis Chemicals 1500 170 Manufacture of Preservatives for Cosmetics and Personal Care Products 1000 171 Manufacture of Audio Tapes 1000 172 Manufacture of Iron Pipes and Their Fittings 1000 173 Manufacture of Video Tapes 1000 174 Manufacture of Plastic Caps 2000 175 Manufacture of Thermoplastic Utensils 1000 176 Manufacture of Carpet Underlays 1000 177 Manufacture of Safety Glass 1000 178 Manufacture of Red Bricks 1000 179 Manufacture of Pavement Stones and Cement Slabs 1000 180 Manufacture of Precast Concrete Buildings 1000

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Cabinet Resolution of 2012 Regarding the Regulation of Civil Defense Services in the State 19 SN Description / By Activity Type Fee (AED) 181 Manufacture of Asbestos Products 1000 182 Manufacture of Metal Suspended Ceilings 1000 183 Manufacture of Steelworks for Buildings 1000 184 Manufacture of Tanks for Storing Water and Liquid Materials 1000 185 Manufacture of Shipping Containers 1000 186 Aluminum Drawing 1000 187 Rolling of Aluminum 1000 188 Production of Aluminum Powder 1000 189 Manufacture of Locks and Keys 1000 190 Manufacture of Cutting and Sawing Discs and Blades 1000 191 Manufacture of Chains 1000 192 Manufacture of Antennas 1000 193 Manufacture of Aluminum Foil Rolls 1000 194 Blacksmithing and Welding Workshop 1000 195 Manufacture of Garbage and Waste Collection Bins 1000 196 Manufacture of Egg Incubators 1000 197 Manufacture of Printing Cylinders 1000 198 Manufacture of Turbines 1000 199 Manufacture of Vehicle Load Covering Systems 1000 200 Assembly of Heat Exchangers 500 201 Manufacture of Agricultural Tractors 500 202 Manufacture of Automated Irrigation Devices 500 203 Manufacture of Specialized Precision Devices and Equipment 500 204 Assembly of Gas and Chemical Production Systems 1000 205 Manufacture of Cleanroom Systems 1000 206 Manufacture of Typewriters 1000 207 Manufacture of Calculators 1000 208 Assembly of Printer Film Rolls 500

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Cabinet Resolution of 2012 Regarding the Regulation of Civil Defense Services in the State 20 SN Description / By Activity Type Fee (AED) 209 Manufacture of Solar Panels 1000 210 Manufacture of Electrical Conductors and Wiring Accessories 1000 211 Manufacture of Dry Batteries 1500 212 Manufacture of Chandeliers 1000 213 Manufacture of Electronic Tubes 1000 214 Assembly of Electronic Devices 500 215 Manufacture of Eyeglasses and Optical Instruments 1000 216 Manufacture of Contact Lenses 1000 217 Manufacture of Tanks for the Transport of Water and Petroleum Materials 1000 218 Manufacture of Mobile Concrete Mixers 1000 219 Manufacture of Brake Pads 1000 220 Manufacture of Motorcycles 1000 221 Assembly of Motorcycles 1000 222 Manufacture of Bicycles 1000 223 Manufacture of Spring Mattresses 1000 224 Manufacture of Silverware and Silver Ornaments 1000 225 Gemstone Cutting and Polishing 1000 226 Manufacture of Plastic Children's Toys 1000 227 Manufacture of Dolls 1000 228 Manufacture of Films and Writing Instruments 1000 229 Manufacture of Planting Pots 500 230 Manufacture of Photo Albums 200 231 Manufacture of Office Supplies 200 232 Manufacture of Baby Care Products 500 233 Mobile Edible Oil Purification 2000 234 Processing of Construction Waste 1000 235 Tailoring of Men's Suits and Clothing 500

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Cabinet Resolution of 2012 Regarding the Regulation of Civil Defense Services in the State 21 SN Description / By Activity Type Fee (AED) 236 Tailoring of Women's Clothing 500 237 Tailoring and Embroidery of Women's Abayas 500 238 Men's Tailoring and Embroidery Workshop 1000 239 Blacksmithing and Welding Shop 500 240 Fabrication and Installation of Metal Doors and Windows 500 241 Eyeglass Lens Cutting and Fitting 200 242 Bookbinding Workshop 500 243 Carpentry Workshop 1000 244 Manufacture of Saddlery and Equipment for Training Animals and Birds 200 245 Execution of Sand Stabilization Works 200 246 Coastal Land Reclamation Contracting 500 247 Building Contracting 500 248 Prefabricated Wooden Houses Installation Contracting 500 249 Electricity Transmission Lines Construction and Repair Contracting 500 250 Telecommunication Towers and Wired Lines Construction and Repair Contracting 500 251 General Maintenance 200 252 Marine Telecommunication and Power Cables Installation and Maintenance Services 200 253 Railway Construction and Repair Contracting 500 254 District Cooling Plant Construction Contracting 500 255 Electromechanical Equipment Installation and Maintenance Works 200 256 Electrical Extension Works 200 257 Playgrounds and Sports Halls Construction Works 200 258 Installation and Maintenance of Automated Car Parking Systems 200 259 Concrete Repair Works 200 260 Painting and Coating Works 1000

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Cabinet Resolution of 2012 Regarding the Regulation of Civil Defense Services in the State 22 SN Description / By Activity Type Fee (AED) 261 Building Maintenance 200 262 Interior Design Execution Works 200 263 Wallpaper Installation 200 264 Historic Building Restoration Works 200 265 Cladding Works 200 266 Trading in Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) 2000 267 Trading and Maintenance of Specialized Electric Vehicles 2000 268 Vehicle Mechanical Repair 500 269 Vehicle Electrical Repair 500 270 Vehicle Rustproofing 500 271 Transport and Towing of Disabled Vehicles 500 272 Trading in Car and Vehicle Spare Parts and Components 500 273 Trading in Additional Car Parts 500 274 Trading in Vehicle Tyers 1000 275 Trading in Motorcycle and Their Spare Parts 500 276 Issuance, Sale, and Replacement of Trading Cards 500 277 Permanent Exhibition of Industrial Products 1500 278 Government Commercial Liaison Office 200 279 Regional Liaison Office 200 280 Trading in Wool and Hair 200 281 Repair of Locks and Padlocks 200 282 Repair of Eyeglass 200 283 Testing and Repair of Gas Cylinders 1000 284 Repair of Firearms and Small Arms 200 285 Maintenance and Repair of Shipping Containers 200 286 Repair of Metal Tanks and Barrels 200 287 Repair and Maintenance of Musical Instruments 200 288 Mobile Phone Performance Enhancement Services 200

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Cabinet Resolution of 2012 Regarding the Regulation of Civil Defense Services in the State 23 SN Description / By Activity Type Fee (AED) 289 Repair and Overhaul of Aircraft Engines and Their Components 500 290 Seven-Star Hotel 7000 291 Six-Star Hotel 6000 292 Hotel 1000 293 Cafe 500 294 Sale of Snacks 300 295 Sale of Sandwich 300 296 Sweets and Confectionery Preparation 500 297 Bus Rental 500 298 General Goods Transport by Heavy Trucks 1000 299 Petroleum Products Transport 1000 300 Transport of Chemical Materials by Light and Heavy Vehicles 1000 301 Refrigerated Transport 500 302 Maritime Lines for the Sea Transport of Passengers and Goods 500 303 Rental of Marine Tugboats and Barges 500 304 Passenger Transport by Boat Between Cities 500 305 Airlines for the Air Transport of Passengers and Goods 500 306 On-Demand Air Taxi Passenger Transport 500 307 Air Transport under Special Contracts for Passengers and Goods 500 308 Helicopter Passenger Transp