Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulations for the Requirements of Fire Suppression Systems Intended for Engine Compartments of Buses and Coaches
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: 20 of 2021
- Issued Date: 10 Feb 2021
- Effective Date: 01 Jul 2021
- Official Gazette: No. 705
- Sector: Security and Safety
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 6
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes technical regulations for the requirements of fire suppression systems intended for engine compartments of buses and coaches in the United Arab Emirates. The purpose is to enhance the safety and fire protection standards for these vehicles, which are critical for public transportation. The resolution mandates the implementation of these technical regulations across the country, requiring all relevant entities to comply within 365 days of the law's effective date. This legislation is important for bus and coach operators, as well as vehicle manufacturers and importers, to ensure their fleets meet the necessary fire safety requirements. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulations for the Requirements of Fire Suppression Systems Intended for Engine Compartments of Buses and Coaches, 2021, Art. 1-3)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to approve and mandate the enforcement of technical regulations for fire suppression systems in the engine compartments of buses and coaches operating in the United Arab Emirates. The purpose is to enhance the fire safety and protection standards for these vehicles, which are critical for public transportation. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulations for the Requirements of Fire Suppression Systems Intended for Engine Compartments of Buses and Coaches, 2021, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligation under this law is for all entities concerned with the implementation of this Resolution to regularize their status in accordance with its provisions within 365 days from the date of its entry into force. This means that bus and coach operators, as well as vehicle manufacturers and importers, must ensure their fire suppression systems meet the technical regulations approved by this Resolution within one year of the effective date. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulations for the Requirements of Fire Suppression Systems Intended for Engine Compartments of Buses and Coaches, 2021, Art. 2)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on the day following the date of its publication in the Official Gazette, which was 30 June 2021. The resolution was published in Official Gazette No. 705. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulations for the Requirements of Fire Suppression Systems Intended for Engine Compartments of Buses and Coaches, 2021, Art. 3)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Technical Regulations for the Requirements of Fire Suppression Systems Intended for Engine Compartments of Buses and Coaches 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.