{
  "id": 14172465,
  "title": "Abu Dhabi warns of Dh30,000 fine for blocking Civil Defence access to buildings",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/abu-dhabi-warns-of-dh30-000-fine-for-blocking-civil-defence-access-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T09:37:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi/abu-dhabi-warns-of-dh30000-fine-for-blocking-civil-defence-access-to-buildings-1.500708686"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has cautioned that installing iron bars on upper floor windows of buildings may lead to a Dh30,000 fine if it impedes emergency rescue and firefighting operations. This violation is outlined in Clause 67 of Cabinet Resolution No. 24 of 2012, which governs Civil Defence services across the UAE. The regulation forbids the installation of iron barriers on windows above the ground floor as they could obstruct Civil Defence personnel from accessing buildings during emergencies. The authority clarified that this rule applies to all existing buildings and establishments, regardless of whether they are made of conventional or prefabricated materials. However, private houses and residential villas are exempt from this requirement. The authority emphasized the critical need for maintaining unobstructed emergency access to ensure firefighters and rescue teams can respond effectively to protect lives and property.",
  "summary": "Dubai: The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has warned that installing iron bars on windows of upper floors in buildings could result in a Dh30,000 fine if they obstruct emergency rescue and firefighting operations. The authority said the violation falls under Clause 67 of the general violations stipulated in Cabinet Resolution No. 24 of 2012, regulating Civil Defence services across the UAE.…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "UAE rain alert: Abu Dhabi Police urge caution as NCM warns of convective clouds",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/uae-rain-alert-abu-dhabi-police-urge-caution-as-ncm-warns-of",
        "published": "2026-10-13T09:54:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}