Local Order No. (2) of 2012

Amending Local Order No. (11) of 2003

Concerning Public Health and Community Safety in the Emirate of Dubai[1]

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We, Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Municipality,

 

After perusal of:

The powers legally vested in Us pursuant to the decree establishing the Dubai Municipality;

Local Order No. (11) of 2003 Concerning Public Health and Community Safety in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments; and

The presentation of the Director General of the Dubai Municipality,

 

Do hereby issue this Order.

 

Article (1)

 

Article (48) of the above-mentioned Local Order No. (11) of 2003 is hereby amended as follows: 

               

Article (48)

a.    Occupants will be responsible for satisfying the health and safety requirements in respect of Public Swimming Pools, including providing the equipment required for ensuring the safety of users of such pools, and conducting periodic maintenance works thereof.

 

b.    With the exception of Public Swimming Pools existing in residential buildings and in residential compounds of apartment buildings and villas, Occupants must hire a full-time qualified lifeguard to be present at Public Swimming Pools.

 

Article (2)

 

The Director General of the DM will issue the resolutions required for the implementation of this Order.

 

Article (3)

 

This Order comes into force on the day on which it is issued, and will be published in the Official Gazette.

 

Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Chairman of the Dubai Municipality

 

Issued in Dubai on 15 July 2012

Corresponding to 25 Shaban 1433 A.H.

 



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[1]Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.