Executive Council Resolution No. (1) of 2017
Regulating
Railways in the Emirate of Dubai[1]
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We, Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council,
After perusal of:
Law No. (3) of 2003 Establishing
the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai;
Law No. (9) of 2004 Concerning
the Dubai International Financial Centre and its amendments;
Law No. (17) of 2005
Establishing the Roads and Transport Authority and its amendments;
Law No. (13) of 2011 Regulating
the Conduct of Economic Activities in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments;
Law No. (6) of 2015 Concerning
Protection of the Public Electricity and Water Network in the Emirate of Dubai;
Law No. (22) of 2015 Regulating
Partnership between the Public Sector and the Private Sector in the Emirate of
Dubai;
Law No. (1) of 2016 Concerning
the Financial Regulations of the Government of Dubai;
Decree No. (41) of 2008
Concerning the Security Force of the Transport Sector in the Emirate of Dubai;
Decree No. (22) of 2009
Concerning Special Development Zones in the Emirate of Dubai;
Executive Council Resolution No.
(8) of 2006 Establishing the Agencies Affiliated to the Roads and Transport
Authority and Approving their Corporate and Organisational Structures;
Regulation No. (5) of 2009
Regulating Railways in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments;
Executive Council Resolution No.
(1) of 2014 Regulating the Tramway in the Emirate of Dubai;
Executive Council Resolution No.
(64) of 2016 Approving the Organisational Structure of the Roads and Transport
Authority;
Administrative Resolution No.
(68) of 2010 Issuing the Implementing Bylaw of Regulation No. (5) of 2009
Regulating Railways in the Emirate of Dubai; and
The legislation establishing and
regulating free zones in the Emirate of Dubai,
Do hereby issue this Resolution.
The following words and expressions, wherever
mentioned in this Resolution, will have the meaning indicated opposite each of
them unless the context implies otherwise:
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Emirate: |
The Emirate of Dubai. |
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RTA: |
The Roads and Transport
Authority. |
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Director General: |
The director general and
chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA. |
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Agency: |
The Rail Agency of the
RTA. |
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Safety Regulatory Entity: |
The organisational unit
within the RTA responsible for Railway Systems safety planning and regulation. |
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Government Entity: |
Any of the Government
departments, public agencies or corporations, free zone authorities,
Government councils, or similar entities in the Emirate. |
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Railways: |
A guided rail transport
system designated for the transportation of Passengers and goods on fixed tracks.
This includes, but is not limited to, light and heavy Railways. |
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Infrastructure: |
All facilities,
utilities, and software required for operating
Railways including, but not limited to, stations for Passenger embarkation
and disembarkation and for goods loading and unloading; signalling,
communications, and marking systems; power sources,
locomotive systems; and maintenance garages/depots. |
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Rolling Stock: |
Vehicles running
on Railways including, but not limited to, locomotives, trains, trams, light
inspection vehicles, self-propelled maintenance vehicles, freight wagons, and
monorail vehicles. |
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Public Railway Network: |
The Railway Systems of
the RTA. |
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Private Railway Network: |
Railway Systems that are
not owned by the RTA. |
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Railway Systems: |
These include Railways,
Infrastructure, and Rolling Stock. |
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Operations: |
These include the
development and maintenance of Railway Systems, and the operation and
movement of Rolling Stock or contributing to their operation or movement. |
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Person: |
A natural or legal
person. |
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Owner: |
A Person who owns
Railway Systems in whole or in part. |
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Operator: |
A Person authorised by
the RTA to perform Operations pursuant to this Resolution. |
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Contractor: |
A Person licensed to
practise the contracting profession in accordance with the legislation in
force in the Emirate, and who is appointed by an Owner or an Operator to
perform any works related to Railway Systems. |
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Consultant: |
A Person licensed to
practise the engineering consultancy profession in accordance with the
legislation in force in the Emirate and who provides engineering or technical
consultations on any matter relating to or affecting Railway Systems. |
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Permit Holder: |
A Person to whom a
Compliance Certificate, a Safety Certificate, an Operational Safety
Certificate, or a No-objection Certificate is issued pursuant to this
Resolution. |
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Railway Right of Way: |
An area along land or
water which is designated by the RTA for Railway Systems. |
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Prohibited Zone: |
An area,
within the Railway Right of Way, which is
demarcated by the RTA using markings, signs, or fences and
to
which access by unauthorised Persons is prohibited. |
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Critical Zone: |
This includes the
Railway Right of Way and its surrounding area as demarcated by the RTA. |
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Protection Zone: |
This includes the
Critical Zone and its surrounding area as demarcated by the RTA. |
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Restricted Activities: |
The activities which may
compromise the safety of the Public Railway Network, as
determined by the RTA. |
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No-objection Certificate: |
A document issued by the
Agency through the no-objection certificate
electronic system adopted in the Emirate, authorising a Person to perform
works or activities within the Protection Zone. |
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Compliance Certificate: |
A document issued by the
Agency certifying that an Owner or his authorised representative has complied
with the General Guidelines Manual in performing the
construction
works related to a Private Railway Network. |
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Safety Conditions: |
A set of rules and
standards, approved by the RTA, that must be complied with in
designing Railway Systems in order to minimise risks that
may lead to Accidents, to exceeding the internationally recognised Accident
rate, or to exceeding the Noise and Vibration levels prescribed in the
schedules attached hereto. |
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Safety Proofs: |
A set of documents
submitted by an Owner, Operator, or Contractor proving that adopted Railway
Systems and safety management systems ensure safe
operation and transport during or after performing construction works or
Operations. |
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Safety Certificate: |
A document issued by the
Safety Regulatory Entity to an Owner certifying that his Railway Systems or
any parts thereof are safe. |
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Operational Safety Certificate: |
A document issued by the
Safety Regulatory Entity to an Operator authorising him to perform Operations
after verifying that Safety Proofs and Safety Conditions are met. |
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Independent Safety Assessor: |
A company or
establishment authorised by the Safety Regulatory Entity to review Safety
Proofs and verify compliance by Owners, Operators, or Contractors with the
safety requirements prescribed in Safety Conditions and Safety Proofs, and
with the requirements of the Safety Regulatory Entity. |
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Accident: |
An unexpected and
undesirable incident which is directly associated with Railway Systems and
which results or may result in personal Injury
or material damage. |
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Investigation: |
A technical process
aimed at identifying the causes and consequences of an Accident and determining
the procedures and means of redressing the causes of that
Accident and ensuring its non-recurrence. |
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Injury: |
Physical damage to a
natural person resulting from a fault or negligence related to Railway
Systems. |
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Inspector: |
Any person who is
granted law enforcement capacity pursuant to this Resolution and who is
working for the Agency or the Safety Regulatory Entity or is appointed by
the RTA to act in this capacity. |
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Notice of Prohibition: |
A written notice served
by an Inspector on any Person requiring him to cease performing any works or
to take any measure required to avoid jeopardising Railway
Systems. |
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Notice of Remedy: |
A written notice served
by an Inspector on any Permit Holder who violates the provisions of this
Resolution, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, Safety Proofs, or Safety
Conditions requiring him to take necessary actions and measures to manage
risks to which Railway Systems
may be exposed. |
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General Guidelines Manual: |
A document that contains
the general guidelines for the construction and development of a
Private Railway Network in the Emirate. |
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Planning and Design Guidelines: |
A document that contains
the technical requirements and standards for planning and designing the
Public Railway Network. |
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Noise: |
The sounds or other
audible frequencies that cause nuisance or damage to public health. |
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Vibrations: |
The movement of
particles around a single spot forming oscillations that cause damage to
public health and Infrastructure. |
This Resolution will apply to all zones of the
Emirate, including Special Development Zones and free zones such as the Dubai
International Financial Centre.
This Resolution aims to:
1.
regulate the construction and operation of Railway
Systems in the Emirate in accordance with the safety and quality requirements
and the best international standards and practices adopted in this regard;
2.
ensure integration of various transport systems in
the Emirate;
3.
distribute duties and responsibilities between the
Agency and the Safety Regulatory Entity to ensure the efficiency and safe
operation of Railway Systems;
4.
maintain maximum safety and safe operation levels
of transportation by Railways;
5.
provide a safer and advanced transport system;
6.
protect the environment, sustain ecological
balance, and contribute to achieving Dubai’s vision of becoming a “Smart and
Sustainable City”; and
7.
avoid any immediate or long-term damage or adverse
effects that may impact individuals or property as a result of the operation of
Railway Systems.
For the purpose of achieving the objectives of
this Resolution, the RTA will have the duties and powers to:
1.
plan, design, and develop the Public Railway
Network in the Emirate;
2.
regulate the construction, development, operation,
and maintenance of Private Railway Networks in the Emirate;
3.
approve the conditions, procedures, rules,
standards, specifications, and manuals adopted by the Agency and the Safety
Regulatory Entity;
4.
approve the conditions, rules, and procedures
based on which the Agency and the Safety Regulatory Entity issue the
certificates set out in this Resolution;
5.
ensure that certificates are issued by the Agency
and the Safety Regulatory Entity, and Investigations are conducted by
Inspectors, without any conflict of interests, and without any influence by
Owners, Operators, Contractors, or other Persons to whom this Resolution
applies;
6.
cooperate and coordinate with the concerned
entities in the Emirate and in neighbouring emirates to achieve the objectives
of this Resolution, including to achieve integration between Railway Systems
and other transport systems;
7.
conclude contracts and agreements related to
Railway Systems;
8.
take the necessary measures to protect Railway
Systems;
9.
approve the area of Railway Right of Way of the
Public Railway Network and the surrounding zones, and approve Restricted
Activities;
10.
approve the policies, plans, and programmes that are submitted to it by the Agency
and the Safety Regulatory Entity, and are related to this Resolution and the resolutions issued in
pursuance hereof; and
11.
perform any other duties required for the
achievement of the objectives of this Resolution.
For the purpose of achieving the objectives of
this Resolution, the Safety Regulatory Entity will have the duties and powers
to:
1.
issue Safety Certificates and Operational Safety
Certificates and verify compliance with their terms;
2.
take the required actions to ensure the safety of
Operations, including to verify compliance by Persons to whom this Resolution
applies with its provisions; with the provisions of the resolutions issued in
pursuance hereof; and with the manuals and conditions adopted in this respect;
3.
prepare Safety Conditions, in particular those
related to protecting workers performing Operations, Passengers, and the public
from any risks that may endanger their health and safety;
4.
issue authorisations to Independent Safety
Assessors in accordance with the requirements and standards it adopts in this
respect;
5.
review Safety Proofs to ensure the protection of
workers, Passengers, and the public from the risks that arise from Operations and
may endanger their health and safety;
6.
conduct assessment, analysis, and research
activities related to Railway Systems;
7.
set and implement the plans and programmes
required for the inspection of Railway Systems to ensure their safe operation;
8.
conduct Investigations in Accidents independently
of criminal investigation and reopen these Investigations upon finding new
evidence warranting that, in accordance with the procedures and methods
determined by a resolution issued by the Director General in this respect;
9.
consider Accident reports and Investigations and
make the recommendations required to avoid recurrence of the same in the future
and to improve safety levels; and
10.
perform any other duties falling within its
functions, as may be required for the implementation of this Resolution and the
resolutions issued in pursuance hereof.
For the purpose of achieving the objectives of
this Resolution, the Agency will have the duties and powers to:
1.
propose the policies, plans, and programmes
required for planning and designing the Public Railway Network, including
Operations; submit the same to the Director General for approval; and supervise
implementation of the same upon approval;
2.
prepare and review the General Guidelines Manual
and the Planning and Design Guidelines, which include the permitted Noise and
Vibration levels, during performing the design, construction, and Operations of
Railway Systems;
3.
prescribe the standards and the criteria for the pre-qualification
and accreditation of Contractors, Consultants, and Operators;
4.
issue No-objection Certificates and Compliance
Certificates, and verify compliance with their terms;
5.
propose, in coordination with the concerned Government
Entities, the area of Railway Right of Way of the Public Railway Network and
the surrounding zones, in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution;
and submit the same to the Director General for approval;
6.
approve the area of Railway Right of Way of
Private Railway Networks and the surrounding zones;
7.
determine, in coordination with the concerned Government
Entities, Restricted Activities; and submit the same to the Director General
for approval;
8.
perform any other duties falling within its
functions, as may be required for the implementation of this Resolution and the
resolutions issued in pursuance hereof.
a. No
Person may perform construction works or Operations of Railway Systems in the
Emirate, or conduct any activities or works related to the same, without first
obtaining any of the following certificates, as the case may be:
1.
Safety Certificate;
2.
Operational Safety Certificate; or
3.
Compliance Certificate.
b. An
Owner, Contractor, or Operator must submit a comprehensive insurance policy
issued by an insurance company licensed to operate in the Emirate prior to
commencing construction works or Operations. The rules and requirements related
to the insurance policy will be prescribed under a resolution issued by the
Director General in this regard.
a.
Upon completing all works permitted by the Agency,
an Owner must apply to the Safety Regulatory Entity for a Safety Certificate.
This certificate will be issued in accordance with the relevant conditions and
procedures adopted by the RTA and will remain valid unless substantial
modifications are made to the Railway Systems.
b.
Prior to commencing Operations, an Operator must
apply to the Safety Regulatory Entity for an Operational Safety Certificate.
This certificate will be issued in accordance with the relevant conditions and
procedures adopted by the RTA and will be valid throughout the period of
operation unless it is revoked for any of the reasons determined by a
resolution of the Director General.
Upon completing the construction works of a
Private Railway Network in the Emirate, the relevant Owner must apply to the Agency for a Compliance
Certificate. This certificate will be issued in accordance with the relevant
conditions and procedures adopted by the RTA and will remain valid unless
substantial modifications are made to the structural works of the Private
Railway Network.
a.
No Person may conduct any activity that is
classified as Restricted Activity in the Protection Zone without first
obtaining a No-objection Certificate. This certificate will be issued in
accordance with the relevant conditions and procedures adopted by the RTA.
b.
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of
this Article, a competent Government Entity may, in emergencies, perform any
works classified as Restricted Activities before obtaining a No-objection
Certificate, provided that the Agency is notified prior to the commencement of
such works.
In
accordance with the
certificate issued to him, a Permit Holder must comply with the provisions of
this Resolution and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and with the
manuals approved by the RTA. In particular, a Permit Holder must:
1.
comply with the terms of the certificate issued to
him, and with the technical rules and time frames stated in the certificate;
2.
comply with the requirements stipulated in the
Safety Proofs, Safety Conditions, and the manuals approved by the Agency or the
Safety Regulatory Entity, as the case may be. This includes complying with the
approved Noise and Vibration levels in performing construction works or
Operations related to Railway Systems;
3.
perform the permitted works continuously unless
the certificate issued to him states otherwise;
4.
restore the work site to its original state upon
completion of works in accordance with the technical requirements and
specifications adopted by the RTA and the concerned Government Entities;
5.
not suspend his permitted works without first
obtaining the approval of the Agency or the Safety Regulatory Agency, as the
case may be;
6.
comply with the public safety conditions and
requirements stipulated in the legislation in force in the Emirate;
7.
take all necessary actions to minimise the risks
that may result from conducting his activities;
8.
perform construction works or Operations safely
and properly in accordance with the applicable legislation concerning
occupational health and safety, and with the relevant safety manuals adopted by
the Safety Regulatory Entity;
9.
provide the Agency and the Safety Regulatory
Entity with any information, data, or statistics they may require;
10.
provide the Safety Regulatory Entity with a report
on the measures and actions taken to improve safety and to prevent the
recurrence of any Accidents;
11.
take the required actions and precautions to
maintain the safety of the public, workers, and Passengers;
12.
obtain the approval of the Agency and the Safety
Regulatory Entity prior to making any substantial modification to Railway
Systems;
13.
remedy any violation committed by him promptly or
within the time frame prescribed by the Agency or the Safety Regulatory Entity;
14.
cooperate with Inspectors to enable them to
perform their duties, including allowing them to access the records and data
related to Railway Systems operation;
15.
notify the Safety Regulatory Agency immediately,
in the manner that the Safety Regulatory Agency determines, of any Accident
that occurs during performing construction works or Operations; and provide it
with a preliminary report on Investigations and their findings within
twenty-four (24) hours from the occurrence of the Accident; and
16.
perform any other duties determined by a
resolution of the Director General.
When performing any works or activities related to
Railway Systems, a Contractor, Operator, or Consultant, as the case may be, must:
1.
comply with the Noise and Vibration levels
permitted during performing any design, construction, or Operation works of
Railway Systems as prescribed in Schedule (1), Schedule (2), and Schedule (3)
attached hereto. In cases warranting that these levels be exceeded, an
application will be submitted to the Agency for consideration and approval or
rejection;
2.
maintain a record of the Noise and Vibration level
measurements throughout construction and Operations for a period of five (5)
years from the date of each measurement;
3.
measure Noise and Vibration levels periodically
and send periodic reports on measurement readings to the Agency; and
4.
provide the Agency, upon request and for any
reason whatsoever, with Noise and Vibration levels at any location or time.
a.
A Person must not perform any act that may cause damage
to, or endanger, the Railway Systems, the environment, or others as a result of
exceeding the permitted Noise and Vibration levels. A Person who causes the
damage will be liable for compensation for such damage.
b.
The compensation referred to in paragraph (a) of
this Article will cover damage to individuals, to property, or to the
environment, that results in undermining the use of the same, whether
temporarily or permanently.
c.
A Person who causes damage must remedy the
violation which results in that damage within the time frame prescribed by the
RTA. Where this Person fails to remedy or defaults on remedying such violation,
the RTA may remedy the violation by itself or by engaging any other entity, and
hold the violator liable for all costs incurred, in addition to administrative
charges of twenty-five percent (25%) of these costs.
In return for issuing certificates and permits and
providing services under this Resolution, the RTA will charge the fees
prescribed in Schedule (4) attached hereto.
a.
Without prejudice to any stricter penalty provided
for in any other resolution, a Person who commits any of the violations
mentioned in Schedule (5) or Schedule (6) attached to this Resolution will be
punished by the fine indicated opposite that violation.
b.
Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of
this Article, and prior to imposing fines on the Persons who commit any of the
violations prescribed by a resolution of the Director General, a written
warning must be served on the violator requiring him to remedy the violation
within the time frame determined by the Agency or the Safety Regulatory Entity,
failing which a fine will be imposed on the violator.
c.
Upon repetition of the same violation within one
(1) year from the date of the previous violation, the amount of the fine
prescribed in the two schedules referred to in paragraph (a) of this Article
will be doubled. A doubled fine must not exceed five hundred thousand Dirhams
(AED 500,000.00).
d.
In addition to the penalty of a fine prescribed in
paragraph (a) of this Article, the Director General or his authorised
representative may take one or more of the following measures against the
violator:
1.
suspension of works until the violation is
remedied; and/ or
2.
revocation of the certificate issued to the violator.
The RTA may outsource any of its duties and delegate
any of its powers
under this Resolution to any other entity pursuant to an agreement concluded
for this purpose. This agreement will state its term and the rights and obligations
of both parties.
Employees of the RTA, or of Operators, nominated pursuant to a resolution of the
Director General will have the capacity of law enforcement officers to record
the acts committed in breach of the provisions of this Resolution and the
resolutions issued in pursuance hereof. For this purpose, they may issue the
necessary violation reports, and, where necessary, seek the assistance of
police personnel.
Any affected party may submit a written grievance
to the Director General against any decision, procedure, or measure taken
against him under this Resolution within fifteen (15) days of being notified of
the contested decision, procedure, or measure. The grievance will be determined,
within thirty (30) days from the date of its submission, by a committee formed
by the Director General for this purpose, and the decision on the grievance
will be final.
The fees, fines, and charges collected pursuant to
this Resolution will be paid to the Public Treasury of the Government of Dubai.
For the purpose of performing the duties assigned
to it pursuant to this Resolution and the resolutions issued in pursuance
hereof, the RTA must cooperate and coordinate with Government
Entities and
other entities to which this Resolution applies. These entities must, each
within its own jurisdiction, provide assistance to the RTA when requested to do
so.
The Director General will issue the resolutions
required for the implementation of the provisions of this Resolution. These
resolutions will come into force only upon publication in the Official Gazette.
a.
The above-mentioned Regulation No. (5) of 2009 is
hereby repealed, and any provision in any other resolution will also be
repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Resolution.
b.
The Implementing Bylaw of the above-mentioned
Regulation No. (5) of 2009 and the resolutions issued in pursuance thereof will
continue in force, to the extent that they do not contradict this Resolution,
until new superseding bylaws and resolutions are issued.
This Resolution will be published in the Official
Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is published.
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Crown Prince of Dubai
Chairman of the Executive
Council
Issued
in Dubai on 30 January 2017
Corresponding
to 2 Jumada al-Ula 1438 A.H.
|
Zone |
Noise
Threshold Limit Values Expressed in Decibels dB (A) and Measured Two (2) Meters Away from the
Building's Façade |
|
|
Daytime (7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) |
Night-time (8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) |
|
|
Areas adjacent to noise-sensitive
locations (hospitals, schools, care homes, etc.) |
57 LAeq (13h), 80 L₉₅Amax |
52 LAeq (11h), 80 L₉₅Amax |
|
Residential areas with
light traffic, and areas adjacent to places of worship (permitted surrounding
Noise level is up to 60 dB(A) during daytime and 55 dB(A) during night-time) |
60 LAeq (13h), 85 L₉₅Amax |
55 LAeq (11h), 85 L₉₅Amax |
|
Residential areas with
heavy traffic (permitted surrounding Noise level is up to 60 dB(A) during
daytime and 55 dB(A) during night-time) |
65 LAeq (13h), 85 L₉₅Amax |
60 LAeq (11h), 85 L₉₅Amax |
|
Areas adjacent to
offices, hotels, and commercial buildings |
65 LAeq (13h), 85 L₉₅Amax |
60 LAeq (11h), 85 L₉₅Amax |
|
Gardens and public parks |
65 LAeq (13h) Open areas |
60 LAeq (11h) Open areas |
|
Crowded industrial and
commercial areas |
70 LAeq (13h) |
70 LAeq (11h) |
The
maximum Noise threshold limit may be exceeded by no more than 5 dB(A) in case
of Railway projects that are completed or under construction by the effective
date of this Resolution.
|
Zone |
Noise
Threshold Limit Values Expressed in Decibels dB(A) and Measured Two (2)
Meters Away from a Building's Façade |
|
|
Daytime (7:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) |
Night-time (8:00
p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) |
|
|
Areas adjacent to noise-sensitive
locations (hospitals, schools, care homes, etc.) |
75
LAeq (Fifteen
(15) Minutes) |
No
construction works allowed |
|
Residential areas |
80
LAeq (Fifteen
(15) Minutes) |
No
construction works allowed |
|
Zone |
Maximum
Vibration Acceleration
Threshold Limit Values Expressed in (mm/s2) and Measured in the
Middle of a Floor in a Building |
|
|
Daytime (7:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) |
Night-time (8:00
p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) |
|
|
Areas adjacent to noise-sensitive
locations (hospitals, schools, care homes, etc.) |
94 |
9,4 |
|
Residential areas and
areas adjacent to archaeological sites and places of worship |
125 |
9.4 |
|
Areas adjacent to
offices, hotels, commercial buildings, gardens, and public parks |
188 |
12,5 |
|
Crowded commercial areas |
250 |
|
|
Industrial areas |
380 |
|
The maximum Vibration threshold level may be
exceeded by no more than 0.4 mm/s2
in case of Railway projects that are completed or under construction by the
effective date of this Resolution.
|
SN |
Description |
Fee
(in Dirhams) |
|
1 |
Issuing a Safety
Certificate |
2,000,000.00 |
|
2 |
Issuing a Safety
Certificate for Rolling Stock |
2,000,000.00
per type of Rolling Stock |
|
3 |
Issuing a Safety
Certificate for a Depot |
200,000.00 |
|
4 |
Issuing a Safety
Certificate for a Station |
75,000.00 |
|
5 |
Issuing a Safety
Certificate for an operation control centre |
40,000.00 |
|
6 |
Issuing a Safety
Certificate for a track |
20,000.00
per kilometre |
|
7 |
Issuing an Operational
Safety Certificate |
2,000,000.00 |
|
8 |
Issuing an Operational
Safety Certificate for Rolling Stock |
40,000.00 (plus
twenty-five percent (25%) of the fee paid annually) for each type of Rolling
Stock |
|
9 |
Issuing an Operational
Safety Certificate for a Depot |
400,000.00 (plus
twenty-five percent (25%) of the fee paid annually) |
|
10 |
Issuing an Operational
Safety Certificate for a Station |
2,000.00 (Plus
twenty-five percent (25%) of the fee paid annually) |
|
11 |
Issuing an Operational
Safety Certificate for an operation control centre |
200,000.00 (Plus
twenty-five percent (25%) of the fee paid annually) |
|
12 |
Issuing an Operational
Safety Certificate for a track |
2,000.00
per kilometre (Plus
twenty-five percent (25%) of the fee paid annually) |
|
13 |
Issuing a No-objection
Certificate |
2,000.00 |
|
14 |
Renewal of a
No-objection Certificate |
1,000.00 |
|
15 |
Issuing an authorisation
for an Independent Safety Assessor |
50,000.00 |
|
16 |
Reviewing preliminary
designs for low-capacity Railway Systems (Guided Buses - Personal
Rapid Transit) |
64,000.00 Per
kilometre of the Railway line |
|
17 |
Reviewing preliminary
designs for medium-capacity Railway Systems (Mass Transit Vehicles -
Monorails) |
86,000.00 Per
kilometre of the Railway line |
|
18 |
Reviewing preliminary
designs for high-capacity Railway Systems (Tramway - Metro) |
114,000.00 Per
kilometre of the Railway line |
|
19 |
Reviewing final designs for
low-capacity Railway Systems (Guided Buses - Personal Rapid Transit) |
138,000.00 Per
kilometre of the Railway line |
|
20 |
Reviewing final designs for
medium-capacity Railway Systems (Mass Transit Vehicles - Monorails) |
184,000.00 Per
kilometre of the Railway line |
|
21 |
Reviewing final designs for
high-capacity Railway Systems (Tramway - Metro) |
220,000.00 Per
kilometre of the Railway line |
|
22 |
Reviewing preliminary
designs for the construction of a connection to Stations or other Railway facilities |
30,000.00 Per connection |
|
23 |
Reviewing final designs for
the construction of a connection to Stations or other Railway facilities |
40,000.00 Per connection |
|
24 |
Reviewing preliminary
designs for the construction of an additional Station in a Railway System |
50,000.00 Per
Station |
|
25 |
Reviewing final designs for
the construction of an additional Station in a Railway System |
128,000.00 Per
Station |
|
26 |
Issuing a Compliance
Certificate for low-capacity Railway Systems (Guided Buses - Personal Rapid
Transit) |
1,400,000.00 Per
kilometre of the Railway line |
|
27 |
Issuing a Compliance
Certificate for medium-capacity Railway Systems (Mass Transit Vehicles -
Monorails) |
1,600,000.00 Per
kilometre of the Railway line |
|
28 |
Issuing a Compliance Certificate
for high-capacity Railway Systems (Tramway - Metro) |
1,800,000.00 Per
kilometre of the Railway line |
|
29 |
Issuing a Compliance
Certificate for a connection to Stations or other Railway facilities |
430,000.00 Per connection |
|
30 |
Issuing a Compliance
Certificate for an additional Station in a Railway System |
1,130,000.00 Per
Station |
|
31 |
Exploiting the right of
way on which a connection to Stations or other Railway facilities is
constructed |
A
variable annual fee of five percent (5%) to twelve percent (12%) of the value
of the land on which the connection is constructed |
|
32 |
Issuing the Railways
Planning and Design Guidelines |
5,000.00 Per
each volume of the guidelines |
|
SN |
Violation |
Fine (in Dirhams) |
|
|
1 |
Failure to notify the
Safety Regulatory Entity of an Accident or to provide it with an Accident
report |
200,000.00 |
|
|
2 |
Failure to take the
required actions to remedy a violation within the time frame prescribed by
the Safety Regulatory Entity |
500,000.00 |
|
|
3 |
Failure to notify the
Safety Regulatory Entity of any substantial modifications to the Railway
Systems |
500,000.00 |
|
|
4 |
Failure to provide the
Safety Regulatory Entity with required information, including the measures
taken to improve Railway safety systems |
500,000.00 |
|
|
5 |
Failure to provide a
comprehensive insurance policy as required for the operation of Railway
Systems throughout the validity of the Operational Safety Certificate or the
Safety Certificate |
500,000.00 |
|
|
6 |
Failure by an Owner,
Operator, or Contractor to meet any of their obligations under the Safety
Proofs or the Safety Conditions |
500,000.00 |
|
|
7 |
Failure to comply with
any legal notice issued by the Safety Regulatory Entity within the time frame
prescribed therein |
Notice of Prohibition |
100,000.00 |
|
Notice of Remedy |
20,000.00 |
||
|
8 |
Committing an act that
may result in any Injury |
100,000.00 |
|
|
9 |
Causing an Accident that
may result in any Injury |
200,000.00 |
|
|
10 |
Causing an Accident that
results in any Injury |
500,000.00 |
|
|
11 |
Preventing or
obstructing a Safety Regulatory Entity Inspector
or any other Person authorised by the RTA from performing his duties in any
manner whatsoever |
200,000.00 |
|
|
SN |
Violation |
Fine
(in Dirhams) |
|
|
1 |
A Person conducting or
attempting to conduct any activities within the Critical Zone without first
obtaining a No-objection Certificate |
100,000.00 |
|
|
2 |
A Person conducting or
attempting to conduct any activities outside of the Critical Zone, but within
the Protection Zone, without first obtaining a No-objection Certificate |
50,000.00 |
|
|
3 |
Failure to comply with
the terms of a No-objection Certificate |
20,000.00 |
|
|
4 |
Causing an Accident that
results in damage to Infrastructure |
50,000.00 |
|
|
5 |
Committing or allowing
others to commit any act that may cause damage to, or compromise the safety
of, Infrastructure |
10,000.00 |
|
|
6 |
Failure to notify the
Agency of an Accident |
100,000.00 |
|
|
7 |
Preventing or
obstructing an Agency Inspector or any other Person authorised by the RTA
from performing his duties in any way whatsoever |
50,000.00 |
|
|
8 |
Failure to comply with
any legal notice issued by the Agency within the time frame prescribed
therein |
Notice of Prohibition |
100,000.00 |
|
Notice of Remedy |
20,000.00 |
||
|
9 |
Failure to remedy a
violation within the time frame prescribed by the Agency |
500,000.00 |
|
|
10 |
Constructing or developing
Infrastructure or performing any works related to Railway Systems without
obtaining a Compliance Certificate from the Agency |
500,000.00 |
|
|
11 |
Conducting or attempting
to conduct any activity in violation of the Compliance Certificate |
300,000.00 |
|
|
12 |
Suspending Infrastructure
construction works or any other works related to Railway Systems without
obtaining a No-objection Certificate |
300,000.00 |
|
|
13 |
Exceeding the maximum
permitted limits of Noise or Vibrations |
20,000.00 |
|
©2017 The Supreme
Legislation Committee in the Emirate of Dubai
[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.