LIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR DUBAI CIVIL DEFENCE INSPECTION
Dubai civil defence inspection
In order to attain a final completion certificate ,Dubai civil defence inspector will come and inspect the site. If everything is ok, they will provide final completion certificate. DCD provides industrial and commercial establishments with the necessary safety and security to protect lives. Various services are approved by Dubai Civil Defense under the name Dubai Civil Defense Approval.
Points to remember in Dubai civil defence inspections
• It is important that all fire dampers are set in the open position to allow normal airflow through them.
• Check that the building and work areas are adequately illuminated; make sure the light fittings are in good
working order and provide adequate illumination.
• Ensure that all fire sprinklers are free of obstructions, such as obstructions, paint, and debris, which could obstruct water flow.
• In false ceilings and walls, fire alarm systems should be mounted and functional.
• Check extraction fans and makeup fans for appropriate airflow, and make sure they are running according to
specifications.
• All security and exit doors should be installed prior to inspection.
• No storage should be located in any stall areas and should be removed.
• sufficient light for the designated area.
• All exits located in basements areas should be illuminated, directional illuminated arrows should be placed in
strategic locations that can be easily seen by anyone on foot.
From fire fighting contractor
1. Copy of Building valid “AMC” (Annual maintenance contract)
2. Equipment supply and Installation Certificate for Fire Sprinkler
3. Equipment Warranty certificate for Fire Sprinkler
4. Equipment supply and Installation Certificate for Smoke detector & Heat detector.
5. Equipment Warranty certificate for Smoke detector & Heat detector.
6. Equipment supply and Installation Certificate for Emergency and Exit lights.
7. Equipment Warranty certificate for Emergency and Exit lights
8. Fire alarm testing and commissioning report
9. Fire sprinkler commissioning report
10. Cable certificate
From main contractor
1. Fit out permit (Legal translated)
2. DCD approved drawing
3. Copy of DCD fire code invoice
4. Final approval from DCD
5. Copy of P.R.O card (Delegate card)
6. Trade license copy of contractor
7. 6 pages of application typed in Arabic language
8. Green file
The main contractor must approach the Typing Center to prepare the Green File (the suspension file is
green and contains A). All fire related certificates, B)DCD approved Drawings, C).Application form, D) Fit Out
permit (typing Centre may charge around 150 dhs )
In addition to the main contractor representative, a fire alarm and firefighting contractor must be present at the site (make sure the fire technician has a valid delegate card).
You should always speak with your fire contractor and building management before selecting a date for the site
inspection. Your fire alarm and firefighting contractor should be notified at least 2-3 days in advance of the DCD inspection to ensure their availability.
On site inspection day, the DCD inspector will contact the main contractor’s representative from
his mobile. The main contractor must send him the location and application number via WhatsApp. To make
the inspector’s navigation easy and save his time, suggest to him an exact location near the premises where he
can park his vehicle..
DCD calls usually occur between 7:40 AM and 2 PM (usually 8 am to 2 pm).
In order to show DCD inspectors the approved drawings and all certificates, they must enter the unit, if they
find all documents are there, and drawings are okay, they will insist the fire technician check out the
smoke/heat detectors. Fire alarm sirens must be heard clearly by the inspector. If everything goes well, then
you should receive your COMPLETION CERTIFICATE on the same day (on the spot, on the main contractor’s
portal).
A DCD inspection costs 50 fils/m2 (normally takes around 5-15 working days). An additional AED 1000 dhs will
be charged for emergency inspections (usually within three days).
It is necessary to attach the “LEGAL TRANSLATED Fitout Permit” (from English to Arabic).