UAE cabinet decision: Residential homeowners must install fire detectors

Dubai: The UAE Cabinet on Saturday issued a decision compelling residential homeowners to install fire detectors and participate in the electronic civil defence system.

The resolution is in the light of the Government and the leadership efforts to preserve the lives and property of citizens and residents, to provide the greatest public safety and to protect society from the threat of fire.

The Cabinet was chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.