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Abu Dhabi Fire safety checklist
Tasks recorded on this site for Abu Dhabi. Tick them off interactively, or print or save as PDF.
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Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority (ADCDA)
- ADCDA approval required for all buildings before occupation
- Fire safety plans submitted to ADCDA for review and approval
- Annual inspection regime for all commercial and industrial premises
- UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice is the primary technical standard
- NFPA standards adopted as reference where UAE CoP is silent
Construction Site Fire Safety
- Fire risk assessment mandatory before works commence
- Hot work permit system per CoP 28.0 — fire watch for 60 minutes post-work
- Minimum 1 x 9kg CO₂ extinguisher per 200 m² of site area
- Fire assembly points (muster points) clearly marked and communicated
- Emergency Response Plan with fire evacuation procedures mandatory
- Temporary accommodation must meet ADCDA fire safety standards
General reference only, not legal advice. Confirm current authority, client and consultant requirements before relying on this list. Where more than one code applies, follow the strongest applicable code (the most protective requirement) and check the current official text.
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