Establishing the
Dubai Civil Defence General Command[1]
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We,
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai,
After perusal of:
Federal
Law by Decree No. (35) of 2023 Concerning the Union-owned Properties;
Federal Law by Decree No. (35) of 2024 Concerning the
Reorganisation of the Civil Defence Authority;
Cabinet Resolution No. (24) of 2012 Regulating Civil Defence
Services in the United Arab Emirates and its amendments;
Law No. (5) of 1995 Establishing the Department of Finance;
Law No. (21) of 2008 Concerning Pensions and Social Security
of Local Paramilitary Personnel of the Government of Dubai and its amendments;
Law No. (6) of 2012 Concerning Management of the Human
Resources of Local Paramilitary Personnel in the Emirate of Dubai and its
amendments;
Law No. (1) of 2016 Concerning the Financial Regulations of
the Government of Dubai, its Implementing Bylaw, and their amendments;
Law No. (8) of 2018 Concerning Management of the Government
of Dubai Human Resources and its amendments;
Law No. (12) of 2020 Concerning Contracts and Warehouse
Management in the Government of Dubai;
Law No. (26) of 2023 Concerning the Executive Council of the
Emirate of Dubai;
Decree No. (29) of 2013 Appointing the Deputy Chief of
Police and General Security in the Emirate of Dubai;
Decree No. (4) of 2021 Establishing the Supreme Committee of
Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management in the Emirate of Dubai;
Decree No. (39) of 2023 Concerning the Methodology for
Approving Organisational Structures of Paramilitary Departments in the Emirate
of Dubai;
Decree No. (60) of 2023 Regulating the Transfer of Employees
in the Government of Dubai; and
Resolution No. (19) of 2013 Approving the Line of Command
Structure of the Paramilitary Departments of the Government of Dubai,
Do
hereby issue this
Law.
This Law will be cited as
"Law No. (4) of 2025 Establishing the Dubai Civil Defence General
Command".
The following words and
expressions, wherever mentioned in this Law, will have the meaning indicated
opposite each of them unless the context implies otherwise:
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UAE: |
The United Arab Emirates. |
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Emirate: |
The Emirate of Dubai. |
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Ruler: |
His Highness the Ruler of Dubai. |
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Government: |
The Government of Dubai. |
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Executive Council: |
The Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. |
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DOF: |
The Department of Finance in the Emirate. |
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Chief: |
The Chief of Police and General Security in the
Emirate. |
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Deputy Chief: |
The Deputy Chief appointed pursuant to the
above-mentioned Decree No. (29) of 2013. |
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SCCDM: |
The Supreme Committee of Emergency, Crisis, and
Disaster Management in the Emirate of Dubai. |
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CDGC: |
The Civil Defence General Command in the Emirate
established under this Law. |
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Commander-in-Chief: |
The Commander-in-Chief of Civil Defence in the
Emirate. |
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Civil Defence: |
The safeguarding and protection of lives, property, Public
Facilities, public and private projects, and national sources of wealth during
times of peace, armed conflict, and major Incidents; the provision of relief
to those affected; and coordination with the Concerned Entities to ensure the
safety of transport and communications networks, and the continuous and
uninterrupted operation of Public Facilities and Critical Infrastructure. |
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Civil Defence Measures: |
The set of preventive actions, measures, and
procedures, undertaken by the CDGC to prevent fires and to safeguard lives,
property, Public Facilities, public and private projects, and national
sources of wealth. |
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Concerned Entity |
Any Government Entity or non-government entity in
the Emirate that plays a role in providing support to the CDGC and CDGC Stations
in Incident Response and management. |
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CDGC Stations: |
The fire and rescue stations of the CDGC established
in various areas of the Emirate in accordance with their respective functions. |
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Incident: |
This includes any Risks, Emergencies, Crises, and
Disasters. |
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Risk: |
An Incident or series of Incidents which may occur
naturally or be man-made, whether caused by mistake; as a result of
negligence or failure to follow proper procedures; or due to the existence of
vulnerabilities which lead to the occurrence of an Emergency, Crisis, or
Disaster, causing material or moral harm to members of the community,
including injuries, fatalities, property loss, or environmental, economic,
social, and health damage, requiring increased operational readiness by the
CDGC. |
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Emergency: |
A major Incident or series of Incidents which cause substantial
harm to life or Property; compromise Public Order, the continuity of Government
operations, human health, the environment, or the economy; and require
special mobilisation in coordination with the Concerned Entities. |
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Crisis: |
An Incident or series of Incidents which are more
complicated than an Emergency; which compromise the stability of a large
segment of society; and which undermine the ability of the Government to
perform its duties. |
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Disaster: |
An Incident or series of Incidents which have
occurred and caused significant damage, and from which recovery requires the
cooperation of the Government, Government Entities, and individuals. |
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Volunteer: |
A natural person who, voluntarily or upon the CDGC’s
invitation, participates in Civil Defence activities during times of peace,
armed conflict, or the occurrence of Incidents; and who is trained at a CDGC Station
and by the Concerned Entities to assist in rescue operations, relief of
victims, and Disaster management. |
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Preventive Safety Requirements: |
The requirements that must be fulfilled for the protection
against fire Hazard, prevention of fires, and firefighting, as well as for
Disaster Response and mitigation to safeguard lives and property. |
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Public Facility: |
Any project established or managed by the UAE or the
Emirate, which operates regularly and continuously, and relies on public
authorities in fulfilling the public needs, with the aim of contributing to maintaining
public order and serving the public interest. |
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Establishments: |
This includes Buildings; residential complexes;
hotels and hotel apartments; banks, financial institutions, and money exchange
outlets; gold and jewellery shops; sports and cultural clubs; shopping and
entertainment centres; hospitals and clinics; warehouses and storage
facilities designated for the safekeeping of valuables or hazardous materials
as specified by the CDGC; fuel stations; and any other establishments designated
pursuant to a resolution of the Commander-in-Chief. |
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Critical Infrastructure: |
Establishments of political, economic, or social
significance, whether owned by the UAE, the Emirate, or individuals, as
designated pursuant to a resolution of the Commander-in-Chief. |
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Shelter Sites: |
A public or private Building equipped with essential
services, temporarily designated for use during Emergencies, Crises, or
Disasters to provide individuals with necessary care and protection. |
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Evacuation: |
The relocation of individuals, for reasons of public
safety, to safe locations during Disasters, Crises, or other threats. |
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Preparedness: |
Taking measures to prepare the resources,
capabilities, and plans required to respond to anticipated Emergencies,
Crises, and Disasters. This includes the preparation and coordination of
Response plans and associated training. |
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Response: |
The measures taken during Emergencies, Crises, or
Disasters to mitigate their adverse effects and to ensure the provision of
the necessary support to the community. |
Pursuant to this Law, a Government
Department named the “Dubai Civil Defence General Command” is established. The
CDGC will have legal personality and the legal capacity required to undertake
the acts and dispositions that ensure the achievement of its objectives. The
CDGC is affiliated to the Chief.
The headquarters of the CDGC will be located in the
Emirate. CDGC Stations may be established
within the Emirate pursuant to a resolution of the Commander-in-Chief.
The CDGC will have the
following objectives:
1.
to maintain the safety of the community,
protect lives and property, and safeguard national sources of wealth by
providing proactive, smart, and innovative services that enhance the quality of
life within the community;
2.
to promote the concepts of
sustainable safety, protection, and readiness services; effective Response; and
operational efficiency in managing Incidents, in order to make the city safer
and more secure, in line with international best practices;
3.
to raise community awareness and
foster a culture of prevention, instilling the concept of protection against
Risks, Disasters, and Crises through smart methods, and to encourage volunteering
in Civil Defence activities;
4.
to improve the efficiency of prevention
resources and preventive safety measures; and strengthen the Emirate’s position
as a global leader in the protection of lives and property;
5.
to efficiently and effectively manage
and invest in institutional talents and resources; to support the UAE national professional
cadre; and to enhance the professionalism of firefighters and rescue teams, all
with a view to enhancing the protection and safety of the community against
various Risks;
6.
to enhance institutional competitiveness,
innovation, and future readiness by applying advanced technologies for
preventive safety, thereby attaining global leadership in fire prevention and
in the protection of lives and property; and
7.
to cooperate with the Concerned
Entities to ensure business continuity, the sustained provision of Public
Facility services, and the restoration of normality in areas affected by
Incidents.
a.
The CDGC is the competent official entity in the Emirate in charge
of all measures and actions required to safeguard lives, property, and national
sources of wealth; to ensure community safety and civil protection; to prevent
and mitigate Risks and Disasters; and to undertake Disaster recovery, during times
of peace or armed conflict, across all areas of the Emirate, including in
special development zones and free zones, such as the Dubai International
Financial Centre.
b.
For the purpose of achieving its objectives, the CDGC will, in coordination
and cooperation with the Concerned Entities, perform the duties and functions
assigned to the Directorate General of Civil Defence in Dubai under the
legislation in force in the Emirate. In particular, the CDGC will have the
duties and powers to:
1.
develop, supervise, and follow up
the implementation of, the Civil Defence general policy and strategic plans;
2.
approve various Civil Defence plans
and scenarios aimed at achieving public safety, providing civil protection, and
safeguarding lives, property, and national sources of wealth;
3.
prepare Emergency plans and protocols
for
protection against Disaster, and adopt the best
available methods in this regard;
4.
develop, implement, and oversee the
implementation of, operational firefighting plans and Civil Defence Measures;
develop advanced Civil Defence training plans; and provide the necessary resources
to ensure their success;
5.
coordinate and cooperate with the
SCCDM and other entities concerned with Civil Defence on the identification of
Risks, Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters; and determination of their
classification levels, as well as the Preventive Measures and Incident
Preparedness, in accordance with the mechanisms and procedures applicable in
this regard;
6.
establish, equip, and maintain the CDGC
Stations and their affiliated operations rooms, to ensure they undertake the
measures and actions stipulated in this Law, the resolutions issued in
pursuance hereof, and other legislation in force in the Emirate; implement
Civil Defence Measures; adopt all necessary preventive and precautionary
measures; and provide CDGC Stations
and their affiliated operations rooms with the latest smart technologies,
firefighting resources and equipment, ensuring their sustained functionality;
7.
ensure the readiness and
preparedness of CDGC Stations
to respond to all types of Incidents;
8.
coordinate with the SCCDM on the
assessment of the Emirate's situation during Incidents; determine the
appropriate course of action to manage the same; take all appropriate measures
and precautions; and issue the necessary resolutions in this respect;
9.
conduct studies on Civil Defence
operations and develop plans to improve Civil Defence tasks and procedures
across the Emirate;
10. take
all necessary measures to prevent and control fires and mitigate other Risks; carry
out firefighting, rescue, and rapid intervention operations to suppress
Incidents before escalation; minimise human and material losses; and evacuate
citizens, residents, and the public from affected areas;
11. approve
safety requirements and Preventive Safety Requirements for Establishments,
Public Facilities, Critical Infrastructure, Buildings, and other facilities;
12. supervise
key Civil Defence processes and procedures implemented at CDGC Stations and their affiliated operations
rooms;
13. prescribe
general conditions and specifications for the establishment of public and
private Evacuation sites and Shelter Sites in line with international best
practices; manage and supervise these sites; and verify their readiness for use
at all times;
14. regulate
early detection fire alarm systems in the Emirate and ensure that
Establishments, Public Facilities, Critical Infrastructure, and Buildings are
connected to the approved electronic systems of the CDGC and CDGC Stations;
15. designate
areas where some or all Civil Defence Measures are to be implemented, and
determine the priorities for their implementation during Incidents;
16. verify
the effectiveness of the Civil Defence Measures and systems used in
Establishments, Public Facilities, Critical Infrastructure, and Buildings in
responding to Incidents and fires;
17. ensure
compliance by the Concerned Entities and their cooperation in meeting security
requirements and Preventive Safety Requirements;
18. conduct
preventive inspections of Establishments, Public Facilities, Critical
Infrastructure, and Buildings to verify:
a. the provision
and implementation of security measures and Preventive Safety Requirements;
b. the
fulfilment and completion of Civil Defence requirements and conditions; and
c. the
validity and operational status of fire prevention, protection, and
firefighting systems;
19.
train and prepare of individuals responsible for firefighting and
fire control operations;
20.
supervise Civil Defence awareness plans and programmes for
community members, and train Volunteers and volunteer teams from
the public and private sectors in Civil Defence;
21.
propose legislation relating to Civil Defence matters, and the
bylaws, resolutions, and regulations governing the work of the CDGC and CDGC
Stations;
22.
approve the establishment of fuel stations and authorise the
conduct of activities related to the distribution of petroleum
products, natural gas, and liquefied gas, including associated depots, storage
areas, and means of transport and distribution, verifying compliance with the
Preventive Safety Requirements and protection protocols approved by the CDGC;
23.
review
the infrastructure plans for Establishments, Public Facilities, Critical
Infrastructure, and Buildings referred to it by the Concerned Entities, competent
commercial licensing authorities, and building permit issuing authorities to
verify compliance with Preventive Safety Requirements; ensure the provision of
fire prevention and passive fire protection systems in accordance with the
relevant specifications and requirements adopted by the CDGC; and monitor
compliance following the issuance of final permits to ensure ongoing adherence;
24. verify
that Establishments, Public Facilities, Critical Infrastructure, Buildings, and
other facilities are compliant with Preventive Safety Requirements and
conditions, and are equipped with passive fire-protection systems, and fire
detection, alarm, and suppression systems;
25. establish
and implement Preventive Safety Requirements for events and activities held
across the Emirate; secure such events; and provide inspection and firefighting
teams;
26. develop
and implement Evacuation drill plans for Establishments, Public Facilities,
Critical Infrastructure, Buildings, and other facilities in accordance with the
relevant Preventive Safety Requirements approved by the CDGC;
27. own,
take lease of, and manage the real property, movables, materials, equipment,
devices, systems, and other assets as required to enable the CDGC to exercise its
functions and perform its work; and ensure their optimal utilisation;
28. establish,
solely or in partnership with other persons, companies, and corporations to
implement the projects and programmes that enable it to exercise its legally
mandated functions, in accordance with the legislation in force in the Emirate;
29. join
international, regional, and local organisations; and organise and participate
in international, regional, and local events and conferences in fields related
to the functions of the CDGC and Civil Defence;
30. seek,
as it deems appropriate, the assistance of experts and specialists in areas
related to Civil Defence, whether from the concerned government entities within
or outside of the Emirate or from the private sector; and
31. exercise
any other duties or powers related to Civil Defence, as assigned to it by the
Ruler or the Chief.
The CDGC will have its own distinctive
emblem, proposed by the Commander-in-Chief and approved by the Chief and the
Ruler. The Commander-in-Chief may also approve a subsidiary emblem for specific
CDGC Stations, provided that the subsidiary
emblem maintains a visual connection to the main emblem of the CDGC, and is used
for media, social, cultural, or similar purposes.
a.
The
CDGC will have a uniform for its Staff Members, the design and regulations of
which will be approved by the Commander-in-Chief, who will determine the
occasions on which the uniform must be worn.
b.
The
CDGC will bear the cost of providing the uniform, paramilitary kit, and related
standard-issue items to its Staff Members.
a.
The executive body of the CDGC will
comprise the Commander-in-Chief, Deputy Commander-in-Chief, assistants to the
Commander-in-Chief, and the directors of the general directorates of the CDGC,
together with a number of Staff Members and civilian administrative, finance,
and technical Employees.
b.
Staff Members will be subject to the
provisions of the above-mentioned Law No. (6) of 2012, while the civilian Employees
will be subject to the provisions of the above-mentioned Law No. (8) of 2018.
a.
The Commander-in-Chief will be appointed
pursuant to a decree of the Ruler.
b.
The Commander-in-Chief will be directly
responsible to the Chief for performing the duties assigned to him under this
Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other legislation in force
in the Emirate; and for performing any other duties assigned to him by the
Ruler or the Chief.
a.
The Commander-in-Chief will supervise the work and activities of
the CDGC; manage its affairs; and represent it in its
relations with third parties. For these purposes, the Commander-in-Chief will
have the duties and powers to:
1.
propose, in coordination with the
Concerned Entities in the Emirate, the general policy and the strategic and
development plans of the CDGC, including the general Civil Defence policy;
present the same to the Chief for approval; and follow up their implementation;
2.
propose the policies, strategies,
and initiatives in support of Civil Defence; review them in consultation with
the Concerned Entities in the Emirate; and submit the same to the Chief for
approval;
3.
approve the initiatives, programmes,
projects, studies, and recommendations that relate to the work and activities
of the CDGC, and that contribute to achievement of its objectives;
4.
approve and review the work plans
and programmes of the CDGC, and assess their applicability on an annual basis;
5.
prepare the draft annual budget and
Financial Statements of the CDGC, and present the same to the Concerned
Entities in the Emirate for approval;
6.
submit periodic reports to the Chief
on the implementation of the approved general policies, strategies, and
initiatives; and on the performance indicators and programmes related to implementation
of the Civil Defence strategic plans of the Emirate; as well as annual
performance reports on the work and activities of the CDGC;
7.
supervise the daily operations of
the CDGC, as well as its civilian Employees and Staff Members; and appoint the
technical and administrative personnel required to carry out the functions of
the CDGC in accordance with the legislation in force in the Emirate;
8.
propose the Organisational Structure
of the CDGC and submit the same to the Chief for approval, in accordance with
the relevant adopted Methodology for approving Organisational Structures of Paramilitary
Entities in the Emirate;
9.
approve the bylaws and resolutions
regulating the administrative, financial, and technical work of the CDGC;
10. propose
fees and charges for the services provided by the CDGC, and submit the same to
the competent entities in the Emirate for approval;
11. conclude
contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding with others, as required
for the achievement of the CDGC’s objectives and for enabling it to perform its
duties and functions;
12. form
permanent and temporary specialised committees and work teams; and determine
their duties and powers; and
13. exercise
any other duties or powers required for the achievement of the objectives of
the CDGC and for enabling it to perform its duties and functions under this
Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other legislation in force
in the Emirate, as assigned or delegated to him by the Chief.
b.
The Chief may delegate any of his powers under paragraph (a) of
this Article, or under any other provision of this Law, to the Deputy Chief or
the Commander-in-Chief, provided that such delegation is specific and in
writing.
c.
The Commander-in-Chief may delegate any of his duties and powers
under paragraph (a) of this Article, or under any other provision of this Law,
to the Deputy Commander-in-Chief, to any of the assistants to the
Commander-in-Chief, to any of the directors of general CDGC directorates, to
any of the heads of CDGC Stations, or to
any member of the executive leadership of the CDGC, provided that such
delegation is specific and in writing.
A CDGC Station is hereby mandated to exercise the duties and powers to:
1.
carry out the measures and actions
stipulated in this Law;
2.
implement, in cooperation and
coordination with the Concerned Entities, Civil Defence Measures and adopt all
preventive and precautionary measures necessary to avert Risks or mitigate
their impact;
3.
develop
the plans and projects required for the implementation of the
approved Civil Defence policy, and follow up on these plans and projects;
4.
prepare, in coordination with the
Concerned Entities, Civil Defence services and other services required to
address potential Risks and Disasters;
5.
analyse potential Risks that fall within
the CDGC Station’s
jurisdiction through the on-site inspections conducted by specialised work
teams;
6.
ensure Civil Defence Measures are in
place at all events organised by Government Entities or private entities that
fall within the CDGC Station’s
jurisdiction;
7.
conduct Evacuation drills for
Establishments, Public Facilities, Critical Infrastructure, Buildings, and
other facilities, in accordance with the relevant approved Preventive Safety
Requirements; and
8.
exercise any other duties or powers
related to Civil Defence, as assigned or delegated to it by the
Commander-in-Chief.
Civil Defence Measures
include the following:
1.
prescribing the regulations governing
fire protection, fire alarm, and firefighting systems;
2.
preparing and installing the
necessary tools, systems, machinery, devices, and equipment required for Civil
Defence operations;
3.
establishing and equipping CDGC Stations and their affiliated
operations rooms;
4.
stockpiling materials, tools,
medicines, and disinfectants required for Civil Defence operations;
5.
implementing Evacuation plans for
areas and neighbourhoods within the Emirate, where circumstances so warrant;
6.
coordinating and cooperating with
the Concerned Entities to restore normality to areas affected by Disasters, and
to reinstate disrupted services in public and private facilities;
7.
establishing, preparing, and
allocating public and private Evacuation sites and Shelter Sites, in
coordination with the Concerned Entities, and verifying their readiness for use
at all times;
8.
developing awareness programmes to
educate the population on precautionary measures and their responsibilities in
maintaining their safety in the event of Incidents; and
9.
undertaking any other measures
determined pursuant to the relevant resolution of the SCCDM.
In the event of a Disaster,
or where circumstances indicate a high likelihood of its occurrence, the
following procedures will apply:
1. The
SCCDM will declare the commencement of a state of Emergency, and will declare its
termination upon cessation of the circumstances giving rise thereto.
2. Civil
Defence Measures will be implemented, following the required procedures, in
coordination with the Concerned Entities.
3. The
Chairman of the SCCDM will issue the necessary resolutions to the temporarily
requisition the real property and movables belonging to others, as required by
the Emergency, and to the extent necessary to carry out Civil Defence Measures
and operations. This requisition must be temporary and subject to payment of fair
compensation. The provisions of the legislation regulating compulsory
acquisition of property for public benefit in force in the Emirate will apply.
4. The
CDGC and CDGC Stations
will be granted the right of use over real property and Establishments, as
necessary to carry out Civil Defence Measures and operations, in return for the
payment of fair compensation. Owners, occupiers, usufructuaries, or possessors of
such property or Establishments may not undertake any action that would impede
the exercise of this right of use.
5. The
CDGC will undertake immediate intervention to minimise human and material
losses, in coordination with the Concerned Entities.
6. Civil
Defence requirements procured by way of direct procurement, notwithstanding the
provisions of the above-mentioned Law No. (12) of 2020.
7. Materials
and equipment necessary to sustain life and provide relief to affected
individuals will be stockpiled and stored under supervision.
8. Public
and private Evacuation sites and Shelter Sites will be used to accommodate the
population, in accordance with the relevant approved plans and in cooperation
and coordination with the Concerned Entities.
9. Immediate
intervention will be undertaken to assist the Concerned Entities in preparing
public and private hospitals, field hospitals, medical
centres, and other suitable facilities to receive and administer first aid to
the injured.
10. Civilian Employees,
Staff Members, or other individuals will be assigned, as deemed appropriate, to
participate in Civil Defence operations. Any person so assigned will be deemed
seconded from his original employer, which will continue to pay his salary,
allowances, and employment benefits for the duration of the assignment.
11. Any other
measures determined pursuant to the relevant resolution issued by the Chief or
the Chairman of the SCCDM will be taken.
a.
An
Establishment, Public Facility, Critical Infrastructure, Building, and any other
facility designated by a resolution of the Commander-in-Chief must appoint or
assign an experienced and specialised individual, as deemed
appropriate, to be in charge of implementing all Preventive Safety Requirements
within those Establishments, Public Facilities, and Buildings. The appointed individual
will act as liaison between this Establishment, Public Facility, or Building
and the CDGC or CDGC Stations, and will be
responsible for developing and implementing internal plans to address potential
Risks within the Establishment or Building, and for keeping its occupants
informed, in cooperation and coordination with the CDGC and CDGC Stations.
b.
The Establishments, Public Facilities, Critical Infrastructure,
Buildings, and other facilities referred to in paragraph (a) of this Article
must comply with the standards and conditions prescribed by the CDGC for the
appointment of individuals in charge of implementing the Preventive Safety
Requirements.
a.
All competent licensing authorities in the Emirate must ensure
that no licence, permit, or approval is issued or renewed to any Person unless
the applicant provides a valid official certificate issued by the CDGC
confirming compliance with the Preventive Safety Requirements.
b.
Insurance companies operating in the Emirate may not provide
insurance coverage for any Building, Establishment, or facility against fire
Risks unless the insured party provides a valid official certificate issued by
the CDGC confirming compliance with the Preventive Safety Requirements.
Owners of Establishments, Public
Facilities, Critical Infrastructure, Buildings, and other facilities must:
1.
carry out regular maintenance of fire
prevention systems;
2.
ensure the provision of security and
safety measures and compliance with the Preventive Safety Requirements prescribed
by the CDGC;
3.
refrain from any act or omission that
may constitute a breach the security and safety requirements or the Preventive
Safety Requirements;
4.
notify the CDGC within the time
frame it determines, and obtain its approval, regarding any modification to the
Establishment, Facility, or Building that may affect the Preventive Safety
Requirements; and
5.
fulfil any other obligations
determined pursuant to the relevant resolution of the Commander-in-Chief.
Civil Defence stations will
be established within airports, free zones, ports, industrial cities, and
special development zones, and will be equipped with preventive safety systems
and passive fire protection systems and equipment in accordance with the
specifications set by the CDGC. The distribution plans for the stations and the
instructions for their establishment will be approved pursuant to a resolution
of the Chairman of the Executive Council.
a.
No natural or legal person may trade in, or otherwise deal with,
systems, equipment, devices, tools, and machinery necessary for Civil Defence
operations without first obtaining the approval of the CDGC, which will be issued
after verifying the availability and conformity of the systems, equipment, and
tools with international standards.
b.
The installation or maintenance of the systems, equipment, and
devices referred to in paragraph (a) of this Article will not be carried out
without first obtaining the approval of the CDGC, and such installation and
maintenance will be supervised by specialists and technicians licensed by the CDGC.
c.
Without
prejudice
to any applicable civil or criminal liability, all systems, detectors,
machinery, equipment, devices, and tools related to preventive safety that are
installed in Buildings, Establishments, and facilities will be deemed exclusively
designated for Civil Defence purposes. It is prohibited to relocate,
disconnect, remove, damage, fail to maintain, or modify any of these systems,
alarms, machinery, equipment, devices, or tools. Any Person in violation of
this Article will be required to restore the situation to its original state
and will bear all incurred expenses and costs, as well as any compensation
arising therefrom.
d.
The Commander-in-Chief will issue a resolution specifying the
systems, equipment, devices, machinery, and tools necessary for Civil Defence
operations.
With the exception of the
powers, functions, and responsibilities vested in it in respect of Civil
Defence and developing and drafting the policies and legislation that fall
within its mandate under this Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof,
and other legislation in force in the Emirate, the DCGC may outsource, in
accordance with the legislation in force in the Emirate, any of its other powers,
functions, and responsibilities under this Law to any public or private entity
pursuant to an agreement concluded with that entity for this purpose. This
agreement will state the rights and obligations of the DCGC and the contracted
entity, as well as the conditions, requirements, and specifications that the
entity must observe when performing the functions outsourced to it by the DCGC.
a.
Staff Members of the CDGC and other Employees engaged in
preventive safety and firefighting will be authorised to conduct inspections of
Establishments, Public Facilities, Critical Infrastructure, Buildings, and
other facilities to verify the adequacy and effectiveness of fire protection, fire
detection and prevention, and firefighting systems; the availability of
Evacuation sites and Shelter Sites; and compliance with all Preventive Safety
Requirements.
b.
Staff Members of the CDGC are hereby authorised, during
firefighting operations and for the purpose of protecting lives and property, to access
Establishments, Public Facilities, Critical Infrastructure, Buildings, and
other facilities without a prior permission.
a.
The Commander-in-Chief may issue a general call-up to all
personnel of the CDGC and CDGC Stations,
including Staff Members, civilian personnel, and Volunteers, to raise the
operational readiness of the CDGC and enable these persons to assume their
positions to respond to Incidents.
b.
In the event of the death of any
personnel of the CDGC or CDGC Station while
performing Civil Defence operations, these personnel will be deemed as a Martyr
killed in the line of duty, and the entitlements prescribed for Martyrs under
the applicable legislation will be disbursed.
The CDGC Employees
nominated pursuant to a resolution of the Commander-in-Chief will have the
capacity of law enforcement officers to record the acts committed in breach of
the provisions of this Law 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.
All individuals, Government
Entities, non-government entities, and public-benefit entities must fully
cooperate with the CDGC and CDGC Stations;
meet its requirements; and provide it with all the data, information,
documents, statistics, reports, and studies it requests, to enable it to
achieve its objectives, implement Civil Defence Measures, and exercise its
functions under this Law, the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, and other
legislation in force in the Emirate.
a.
The CDGC may coordinate with
international, regional, federal, and local entities in areas related Civil
Defence.
b.
The CDGC may, in accordance
with legislation in force, conclude agreements and memoranda of understanding with external
entities or join any regional or international organisations that specialise in
areas related to Civil Defence and to the work of the CDGC.
The CDGC will submit to the
Chief and the SCCDM periodic reports, including reports on potential Incidents
and those that have occurred in the Emirate. Such reports must contain the
outcomes of the work, activities, and achievements of the CDGC,
the obstacles and challenges it encounters, and the relevant solutions and
proposals recommended by the CDGC, in order for the Chief and the SCCDM to take
the appropriate action in respect thereof.
In return for issuing certificates and providing services under this Law
and the resolutions issued in pursuance hereof, the CDGC will collect the fees
prescribed by the relevant resolution of the Chairman of the Executive Council.
The revenue collected by the CDGC under this Law will be paid to the Public
Treasury of the Government.
a.
Without
prejudice to any stricter penalty stipulated in any other legislation, a Person
who violates this Law or the resolutions issued in pursuance
hereof will be punished by a fine of no less than one thousand dirhams (AED
1,000.00) and no more than one million dirhams (AED 1,000,000.00). The Chairman
of the Executive Council will determine, pursuant to a relevant resolution
issued by him, the acts that constitute violations and the fines, penalties,
and administrative measures to be imposed on violators.
b.
Upon
repetition of the same violation within one (1) year from the date of the
previous violation, the amount of the fine referred to in paragraph (a) of this
Article will be doubled. The fine must not exceed two million dirhams (AED
2,000,000.00).
The financial resources of
the CDGC will consist of:
1.
the financial appropriations allocated
to the CDGC in the General Budget of the Government;
2.
the movable and immovable property
allocated to the CDGC by the Government;
3.
the fees and charges for the services provided by the CDGC or CDGC Stations; and
4.
any other resources approved by the
Chief.
a.
In managing its accounts and records, the CDGC will apply the
rules and principles of government accounting.
b.
The Financial Year of the CDGC will commence on 1 January and will
end on 31 December of the same Year, except that the first Financial Year will
commence on the date on which this Law comes into force and will end on 31
December of the following Year.
a.
As of the date on which this Law
comes into force, the following will be transferred to the CDGC:
1.
the ownership of the real property,
movables, assets, systems, devices, equipment, and funds of the Directorate
General of Civil Defence in Dubai and its stations that are relevant to Civil
Defence and the functions mandated to the CDGC under this Law, in accordance
with the provisions of the above-mentioned Federal Law by Decree No. (35) of
2023 and other legislation in force in the Emirate;
2.
civilian Employees and Staff Members
working at the Directorate General of Civil Defence in Dubai as at the
effective date of this Law, including the financial appropriations allocated to
these Employees and Staff Members by the Department of Finance, in accordance
with the provisions of the above-mentioned Law No. (1) of 2016, Decree No. (60)
of 2023, and other legislation in force in the Emirate. This transfer must be
made in coordination with the Department of Finance and the concerned federal
entities, without prejudice to their existing rights; and
3.
the financial appropriations
allocated by the Department of Finance to the Directorate General of Civil
Defence in Dubai.
b.
The emblem of the CDGC and the uniform of its Staff Members in use
on the date on which this Law comes into force will continue
to be used until the new official emblem and uniform are approved in accordance
with Articles (7) and (8) of this Law.
c.
The legislation relating to Civil Defence matters and regulating
Civil Defence work, that is in force on the effective date of this Law, will continue
in force to the extent that it does not contradict the provisions of this
Law, until new superseding legislation is issued.
With the exception of the
resolutions that the Chief, Chairman of the Executive Council, or Chairman of
the SCCDM is exclusively authorised to issue under this Law, the
Commander-in-Chief will issue the resolutions required for the implementation
of the provisions of this Law, including those relating to:
1.
Civil Defence requirements;
2.
conditions and requirements for fire
prevention systems;
3.
fire alarm systems; and
4.
any other matters relating to Civil
Defence operations.
Any provision in any other legislation
will be repealed to the extent that it contradicts the provisions of this Law.
This Law will be published
in the Official Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is
published.
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Ruler of Dubai
Issued in
Dubai on 7 April 2025
Corresponding to 9 Shawwal 1446 A.H.
©2025 The Supreme Legislation Committee in the
Emirate of Dubai
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original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.