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- Mandatory fire alert systems will soon be installed at new villas and apartments as Dubai Civil Defence overhauls fire safety at homes, say fire protection officials.
Mandatory fire alert systems will soon be installed at all new villas
and apartments in Dubai as the Dubai Civil Defence overhauls fire safety at
homes, say fire protection officials.
The announcement was made during a press conference for the launch of
Intersec 2014, the 16th edition of the largest international exhibition and
conference for safety, security and fire protection in the region, to be held at
the Dubai World Trade Centre from January 19 to 21.
“The new system will automatically alert the nearest fire station in case of
fire or any emergency in any house. Firefighters will be alerted even if there
are people at home or not,” said Lt Col Jamal Ahmad Ebrahim, Director of
Preventive Safety Department, Dubai Civil Defence.
In the first phase, the project will involve installation of fire alert
systems at new villas and apartments.
No deadline was given for building owners to comply but the initial phase of
installations will likely begin before the year is out.
No fire alert system cost estimates for building owners were released on
Tuesday.
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