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Dubai Municipality Legislations

Building Regulation and Permit Agency

Buildings Regulation & Permits Agency
1 Law (6) of 2017 concerning the Regulation of the Land Surveying Works in the Emirate of Dubai
2 Decree No. (24) of 2021 regulating the Use of 3D Printing in the Construction Sector in the Emirate of Dubai.
3 Decree No. (45) of 2021 on Dubai Building Code (DBC)
4 Decree No. (61) of 2023 on Organizing Farms And Pens Related Matters in Dubai
5 Executive Council Resolution No. (18) of 2013 on the approval of marking transactions fees and advertorial signages permissions at Dubai Municipality
6 Executive Council Resolution No. (5) of 2017 Concerning Refund of the Fees Paid for Exemption from Planning and Construction Determinants in the Emirate of Dubai.
7 Executive Council Resolution No. (28) of 2022 on Insurance Policy of Construction Works Permit in Dubai
8 Regulation No. (10) of 2006 Concerning Applications to Modify Planning and Construction Systems in the Emirate of Dubai.
9 Regulation No. (3) of 2007 Concerning Applications to Modify the Permitted Use of Land and Buildings in the Emirate of Dubai.
10 Local Order No. 89 of 1994 Regulating the Practice of the Profession of Engineering Consultancy in the Emirate of Dubai
11 Local Order No. (106) of 1997 amending Local Order No. 89 of 1994 Regulating the Practice of the Profession of Engineering Consultancy in the Emirate of Dubai
12 Local Order (2) of 1999 Concerning Classification and Regulation of Land Use in the Emirate of Dubai.
13 Local Order No. (3) of 1999 Regulating Construction Works in the Emirate of Dubai
14 Local Order No. (4) of 1999 amending Local Order No. 89 of 1994 Regulating the Practice of the Profession of Engineering Consultancy in the Emirate of Dubai
15 Local Order (6) of (2000) Amending Local Order No. (3) of 1999 Concerning Regulation of Construction Works in the Emirate of Dubai
16 Administrative Resolution No. (51) of 1998 Issuing the Executive Regulations for Local Order No. 89 of 1994 Regulating the Practice of the Profession of Engineering Consultancy in the Emirate of Dubai
17 Administrative Resolution No. (29) of 2003 Concerning Specification of the Sale Prices of Maps, Schedules, Charts and Data Concerning Subsoil of the Emirate of Dubai
18 Administrative Resolution No. (266) of 2011 Concerning Applications to Modify Planning, Construction, and Land Use Systems in the Emirate of Dubai
19 Administrative Resolution No. (85) of 2019 Concerning the Licensing of Decoration Works.
20 Administrative Resolution No. (260) of 2019, Dubai. Approving The Guide to Planning standards for public Services in the Emirate of Dubai.”
21 Administrative Resolution No. (115) of 2020 Overturning Administrative Resolution No. (138) of 2012 Concerning the approvals to Exempt land or buildings from certain planning parameters or to modify their uses
22 Administrative Resolution No. (154) of 2020 regarding the Regulation of (Al Sa’fat – Dubai Green Building System)
23 Administrative Resolution No. (253) of 2021 on Accreditation of the technical requirtements and criteria for the qualification of engineers working in construction sector in Dubai
24 Administrative Decision No. (255) of 2021 Amending Certain Provisions of Administrative Decision No. (51) of 1998 Issuing Executive Regulations of Local Order No. (89) of 1994 Regulating the Practice of the. Profession of Engineering Consultancy in the Emirate of Dubai.
25 Administrative Resolution No. (66) of 2003 Approving the Regulations of Technical Specifications for Thermal Insulation Systems and Control of Energy Consumption for Air-conditioned Building.
26 Administrative Resolution No. (316) of 2012 2 on the Control of Ready-Mix Concrete Plants and Central Batching Units in the Emirate of Dubai
27 Administrative Resolution No. (32) of 2006 on the Formation of a Committee for Registering and Licensing the Practice of the. Profession of Engineering Consultancy in the Emirate of Dubai.
28 Administrative Resolution No. (27) of 2001 Concerning Building Insurance.
29 Administrative Resolution No. (132) of 2003 amending some Building Insurance.
30 Administrative Resolution No. (121) of 2009 Concerning the cancellation of the Plan Approval Insurance imposed under Administrative Resolution No. 27 of 2001.
31 Administrative Resolution No. (66) of 2007 Concerning the Rules for amendment of some Planning and Construction Determinants
32 Administrative Resolution No. (99) of 2017 Concerning Refund of the Fees Paid for Exemption from Planning and Construction Determinants in the Emirate of Dubai.
33 Administrative Resolution No. (110) of 2020 Regulating the Provision of Services at Labor Accommodation
34 Administrative Resolution No. (252) of 2020 Amending Certain Provisions of Administrative Resolution No. (110) of 2020 Regulating the Provision of Services at Labor Accommodation.
35 Administrative Resolution No. (51) of 2008 Approving the Construction Safety Handbook.
36 Administrative Resolution No. (128) of 2007 Concerning the conditions for the establishment of Labor Residential Compounds and Resolution No. (274) of 2012.
37 Administrative Resolution (61) of 2011 on the Unauthorized, Ramshackle, and Abandoned Buildings in the Emirate of Dubai.
38 Administrative Resolution No. (161) of 2011 amending Administrative Resolution (61) of 2011 on the Unauthorized, Ramshackle, and Abandoned Buildings in the Emirate of Dubai.
39 Administrative Resolution No. (267) of 2021 Prescribing the Sale Prices of Soil Handling Vouchers in the Emirate of Dubai.
40 Administrative Resolution No. (328) of 2009 on the Collection of Fees for the on-site inspection requests of lands and buildings.
41 Administrative Resolution No. (44) of 2019 Regulating the Provision of Services at Labor Accommodation
42 Administrative Resolution No. (181) of 2017 on Licensing the hotels to Construct restaurants on the roof floor.
43 Administrative Resolution No. (302) of 2016 Amending the Use of Gyms in Buildings Outside the Central Business District to Residential, Office or any such authorized activity on the Recurrent Floor.
44 Decision Administrative No. (109) of 2022 Regarding regulation Business License Maintenance
45 Administrative Resolution No. (227) of 2022 on the amendment of some planning and construction limitations in Dubai
46 Administrative Resolution No. (350) of 2022 on the completion of all deposits imposed according to Administrative Resolution No. (27) of 2001 on construction insurance deposits
47 Administrative Resolution No. (217) of 2023 in regard the requirements, regulations and specifications related to the use of 3D printing technology in construction.
48 Administrative Resolution No. (275) of 2024 Regarding Approval of Amendment Procedures of Engineering and Contracting Offices
49 Administrative Decision No. (225) of 2024 regarding the amendment of some construction parameters in the Dubai Building Code
50 Administrative Decision No. (37) of 2021 amending some provisions of the building requirements and specifications regulation
51 Administrative Decision No. (10) of 2019 approving the procedures for changing engineering offices, contracting companies, and completion certificates
52 Administrative Decision No. (205) of 2017 regarding the approval of technical standards for the qualification of engineers in construction sector in Dubai
53 Administrative Decision No. (199) of 1996 regarding the determination of fees and regulations for vocational testing
54 Federal Law No. (5) of 1985

Public Facilities Agency

Public Facilities Agency
1 Decree No. (6) of 2020 regarding the Regulation of Advertisements in the Emirate of Dubai
2 Decree No. (22) of 2001 Concerning the Conservation of Coastal Areas in the Emirate of Dubai
3 Executive Council Resolution No. (50) of 2016 Regulating Dubai Municipality’s Markets
4 Executive Council Resolution No. (20) of 2017 Amending Certain Provisions of Executive Council Resolution No. (50) of 2016 Regulating Dubai Municipality’s Markets.
5 Local Order No. (40) of 1989 Concerning Conditions to be Fulfilled by Imported and Locally Produced Organic Fertilizers
6 Local Order No. (59) of 1991, Concerning the General Conditions to be Fulfilled by Chemical Fertilizer Warehouses and Organic Fertilizer Plants in the Emirate of Dubai
7 Local Order No. (69) of 1992 Amending Certain Provisions of Local Order No. (40) of 1989
8 Local Order No. (74) of 1992 Concerning Specification of the Sale Prices of the Seeding produced by Dubai Municipality
9 Local Order No. (78) of 1993 Concerning Specification of the Prices of Trees and Plants Affected by Traffic Accidents and Service Works and the Cost of Labor, Machinery and Equipment
10 Local Order No. (110) of 1997 amending the fees for utilizing the services of the public parks in the Emirate of Dubai, that are prescribed by Local Order No. (88) for the year 1993.
11 Local Order No. (113) of 1997 Amending Certain Provisions of Local Order No. (78) of 1993
12 Local Order No. (54) of 1990 Concerning Regulation and Licensing of Companies Operating the Agricultural Sector in the Emirate of Dubai
13 Local Order No. (88) for the year 1993 regarding the Fees for Utilizing the Services of the Public Parks in the Emirate of Dubai.
14 Local Order No. (91) of 1994 amending the fees for utilizing the services of the public parks in the Emirate of Dubai, that are prescribed by Local Order No. (88) for the year 1993 .
15 Regulation No. (12) of 1998 Concerning the Protection of Plants and Green Lands
16 Local Order No. (297) of 1990 Concerning Conditions to be Fulfilled by Imported and Locally Produced Organic Fertilizers
17 Administrative Order No. (308) of 1990 Concerning Implementing the Provisions of Local Order No. (54) of 1990 Concerning Regulation and Licensing of Companies Operating the Agricultural Sector in the Emirate of Dubai
18 Administrative Order No. (48) of 1993 Concerning Specification of the Sale Prices of Trees and Plants Affected by Traffic Accidents and Service Works and the Cost of Labor, Machinery and Equipment
19 Administrative Resolution No. (138) of 2002 Specifying Entry Fees for Children’s City
20 Administrative Resolution No. (329) of 2009 Concerning Utilization of Children’s City Facilities
21 Administrative Resolution No. (96) of 2013 Specifying Entry Fees for Children’s City
22 Administrative Resolution No. (316) of 2018 Specifying Entry Fees for Qur’anic Park
23 Administrative Resolution No. (270) of 2021 Approving the Prices of Dubai Safari Park Entry Tickets and Packages
24 Administrative Resolution No. (78) of 2022 Prescribing the Dubai Frame Entry Ticket Price
25 Administrative Resolution No. (27) of 2023 on the assignment of markets that belong to DM and the terms and conditions related to leased assets of the same

Environment, Health and Safety Agency

Environment, Health and Safety Agency
1 Law No. (11) of 2003 on the Establishment of Protected Areas in the Emirate of Dubai
2 Law No. (15) of 2008 concerning Protection of Groundwater in the Emirate of Dubai
3 Executive Council Resolution No. (15) of 2009 amending some provisions of Local Order No. (11) for 2003 on Public health and Safety in the Emirate of Dubai
4 “Executive Council Resolution No. (14) of 2015 Amending the Schedule of Public Hygiene-related Violations and Penalties Attached to the Implementing Bylaw of Local Order No. (11) of 2003 Concerning Public Health and Safety in the Emirate of Dubai”
5 Order on compliance with the legislations related to Health, Public Safety, and Environment Protection in Dubai
6 Local Order No. (61) of 1991 on the Environment Protection Regulations in the Emirate of Dubai
7 Local Order (5) of 2001 Amending the Fees of Services and Testing for others at Dubai Municipality Labs
8 Local Order (2) on Approving some Protected Areas in the Emirate of Dubai.
9 Local Order No. (10) of 2003 Concerning Technical Conditions to be Fulfilled by Electrical Equipment in the Emirate of Dubai
10 Local Order No. (11) of 2003 Concerning Public Health and Safety of the Society in the Emirate of Dubai
11 Local Order No. (2) of 2004 amending Local Order No. (11) Concerning Public Health and Community Safety in the Emirate of Dubai
12 Local Order (1) of 2016 amending Local Order No. (10) of 2003 Concerning Technical Conditions to be Fulfilled by Electrical Equipment in the Emirate of Dubai
13 Administrative Order No. (211) of 1991 Issuing Local Order No. (61) of 1991 on the Environment Protection Regulations in the Emirate of Dubai
14 Administrative Resolution No. (160) of 2000 on the Regulation of Carrying Out Tests for the Municipality Projects at Private Laboratories
15 Administrative Order No. (30) of 2007 Issuing Local Order No. (11) of 2003 Concerning Public Health and Safety of the Society in the Emirate of Dubai
16 Administrative Resolution No. (129) of 2011 Specifying the Training Cost with Dubai Central Laboratory Department
17 Administrative Resolution No. (38) of 2012 amending Administrative Order No. (30) of 2007 Issuing Local Order No. (11) of 2003 Concerning Public Health and Safety of the Society in the Emirate of Dubai
18 Administrative Resolution No. (244) of 2014 Approving the “Food Safety Regulations Guide”
19 Administrative Resolution No. (180) of 2017 amending Administrative Order No. (30) of 2007 Issuing Local Order No. (11) of 2003 Concerning Public Health and Safety of the Society in the Emirate of Dubai
20 Administrative Resolution No. (85) of 2020 on Approving the Costs of Removing Damage Resulting from the Violations Covered by Local Order No. (11) of 2003 Concerning Public Health and Safety of the Society in the Emirate of Dubai
21 Administrative Resolution No. (267) of 2021 Prescribing the Sale Prices of Soil Handling Vouchers in the Emirate of Dubai
22 Administrative Resolution No. (263) of 2024 on amendment of some of the regulations in the Administrative Resolution No. (30) of 2007 regarding issuing the executive board of local order No. (11) of 2003 about Public Safety and Health in Dubai

Waste and Sewerage Agency

Waste & Sewerage Agency
1 Law No. (18) of 2024 on Regulation of Waste Management in Dubai
2 Decree No. (47) of 2024 on amendment of decree No. (1) of 2025 on Sewage Fee
3 Decree No. (1) of 2015 Concerning the Sewage Fee in the Emirate of Dubai
4 Executive Council Resolution No. (21) of 2012 Prescribing the Fees for the Use of Treated Sewage Effluent for Private Farm Irrigation in the Emirate of Dubai
5 Executive Council Resolution No. (58) of 2017 Approving the Fees and Fines for Waste Disposal in the Emirate of Dubai
6 Local Order No. (8) of 2002 regarding Sewage, Irrigation, and Water Drainage in the Emirate of Dubai
7 Local Order No. (5) of 2003 Amending Local Order (7) of 2002 Concerning Waste Disposal Sites in the Emirate of Dubai
8 Local Order No. (3) of 2005 Amending Local Order No. (8) of 2002 regarding Sewage, Irrigation, and Water Drainage in the Emirate of Dubai
9 Order No. (2) of 2006 Amending Local Order No. (8) of 2002 regarding Sewage, Irrigation, and Water Drainage in the Emirate of Dubai
10 Local Order No. (1) of 2015 on the Use of Treated Sewage Effluent
11 Administrative Resolution No. (148) of 2003 Approving the Schedule of Violations and Penalties of Local Order No. (8) of 2002 regarding Sewage, Irrigation, and Water Drainage in the Emirate of Dubai
12 Administrative Resolution No. (433) of 2005 Approving the Procedures for the Sale and Collection of the Department’s Sale Revenues of Treated Sewage Effluent
13 Administrative Resolution No. (169) of 2009 amending Administrative Resolution No. (148) of 2003 Approving the Schedule of Violations and Penalties of Local Order No. (8) of 2002 regarding Sewage, Irrigation, and Water Drainage in the Emirate of Dubai
14 Administrative Resolution No. (30) of 2008 Concerning the use of Treated Wastewater and Sludge
15 Administrative Resolution No. (364) of 2005 Concerning the delivery of irrigation water to farms in Al Khawaneej district
16 Administrative Resolution No. (231) of 2007 Prescribing the Sale Prices of chips delivered to public jetting vehicles in the Emirate of Dubai.