Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (90) of 2020
- Issued Date: 31 Dec 2020
- Effective Date: 03 Jan 2021
- Official Gazette: No. 695
- Sector: Security and Safety
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 10
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution sets out the requirements and controls for installing fire detectors in residential homes in the UAE. The law aims to enhance fire safety and prevention measures in private residences by mandating the installation of approved fire detection systems. It imposes obligations on both homeowners and installation companies to ensure proper setup, maintenance, and integration with the civil defence authorities' electronic monitoring system. The law's implementation is expected to improve emergency response and reduce the risk of fire-related incidents and losses in the UAE's residential sector. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes, 2020)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to regulate the installation of fire detectors in residential homes across the UAE. Its primary purpose is to enhance fire safety and prevention measures in private dwellings by mandating the use of approved fire detection systems. The law applies to all residential homeowners, tenants, and companies involved in the installation and maintenance of fire detectors. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes, 2020, Art. 1)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The legislation does not specify any key definitions. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes, 2020)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations under this law are:
- Obtaining a certificate of completion: Residential homeowners must obtain a certificate of completion for their home indicating the fulfilment of fire prevention and safety requirements, either for new homes or when modifying or adding to existing homes. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes, 2020, Art. 1(A)(1))
- Abiding by fire detector installation requirements: Homeowners must abide by all requirements for installing fire detectors approved by the Directorate General Of Civil Defence. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes, 2020, Art. 1(A)(2))
- Using licensed installation companies: Homeowners must install fire detectors through establishments licensed by the Directorate General Of Civil Defence and participate in the electronic system for protecting residential homes at the Directorate General Of Civil Defence, with payment of the prescribed costs. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes, 2020, Art. 1(A)(3))
- Maintaining fire detector systems: Homeowners must maintain fire detector systems through establishments licensed by the Directorate General Of Civil Defence. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes, 2020, Art. 1(A)(4))
- Updating homeowner/tenant information: Homeowners must update the data and information of residential homeowners or tenants when ownership is transferred or when the tenant changes houses. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes, 2020, Art. 1(A)(5))
- Responding to civil defence calls: Homeowners and tenants must respond to calls received from the Civil Defence operations rooms and cooperate on reports received via the electronic system installed in the residential home. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes, 2020, Art. 1(A)(6), Art. 1(B))
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The law requires that fire detectors in residential homes be installed by establishments licensed by the Directorate General Of Civil Defence. Additionally, homeowners must participate in the electronic system for protecting residential homes at the Directorate General Of Civil Defence, with payment of the prescribed costs. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes, 2020, Art. 1(A)(3))
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The Directorate General Of Civil Defence is responsible for approving the requirements for installing fire detectors, licensing the establishments that can perform the installations, and operating the electronic system for protecting residential homes. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes, 2020, Art. 1(A)(2), Art. 1(A)(3), Art. 2)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The legislation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes, 2020)
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The law requires homeowners to pay the prescribed costs for participating in the electronic system for protecting residential homes at the Directorate General Of Civil Defence. However, the specific fee amounts are not provided. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes, 2020, Art. 1(A)(3))
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The legislation does not specify any exemptions or exceptions. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes, 2020)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution is related to the following UAE legislation:
- Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Concerning the Competences of Ministries and the Powers of Ministers, as amended
- Federal Law No. (23) of 2006 Concerning the Civil Defence
- Cabinet Resolution No. (24) of 2012 Concerning the Organisation of Civil Defence Services in the State, as amended
- Cabinet Resolution No. (61) of 2020 Concerning the Organisation of the Installation of Fire Detectors in Residential Homes
The law also states that any provision that violates or contradicts its provisions shall be repealed. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes, 2020, Art. 4)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on 03 January 2021, as stated in Article 5. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes, 2020, Art. 5)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Requirements and Controls for Installing Fire Detectors in Residential Homes for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.