Buildings' safety
Local municipalities ensure the safety of buildings in the UAE by implementing the unified building codes, which deal with construction safety and fire protection among other issues.
Role of local municipalities
Local municipalities in the UAE are the entities authorised for overseeing building and construction safety in the country. They implement unified building codes, which deal with construction safety and fire protection among other issues. The codes aim at improving the construction standards for buildings in the UAE. The codes introduce a common and transparent set of regulations to govern all construction activities across the UAE.
For more information, refer to the local municipalities' websites:
- Al Dhafra Region Municipality
- Abu Dhabi City Municipality
- Al Ain City Municipality
- Dubai Municipality
- Sharjah Municipality
- Municipality and Planning Department- Ajman
- Umm Al Quwain Municipality
- Fujairah Municipality.
Other useful links
- Abu Dhabi Building Codes - Department of Municipalities and Transport
- Building publications - Dubai Municipality
- UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (PDF).
Infrastructure materials and building specifications and regulations
Find these resources on the website of Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure:
