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(ISTIFA) or safety certificate is proof that the institution or the building meets the fire safety requirements. It is a permit given by the dubai civil defence to ensure the implementation of safety standards and procedures.
Getting the (Istifa certificate can be frustrating sometimes due to the specific and detailed DCD requirements.
In this article, we explain what is the DCD safety certificate (Istifa), why you need it, How to get it and what are the fees and time frame for the Istifa certificate.
What is the DCD safety certificate (ISTIFA)?
An Istifa Certificate, also known as a Fire Safety Certificate, is a crucial legal document that may only be granted by the Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) and certifies that a building satisfies the highest fire safety standards. All types of buildings (residential, commercial, and industrial) need this certificate. There is a fire safety certificate for every type of building, depending on the danger level.
For example:
A chemical facility (industrial building) that contains hazardous materials needs more strict laws and qualifications to get a certificate, while a residential building that does not have many hazardous materials needs fewer requirements.
The Istifa certificate is valid for one year from the issued date, and the renewal process is accrued online using the DCD online portal.
It is important to get a safety certificate or ISTIFA to increase safety, comply with the UAE safety and life code, comply with the UAE laws, avoid penalties and boost trust.
The requirements for ISTEFA certificate are: Title deed and Passport copy for facility owners, Ejari , Annual Maintenance Contract and Trade license of the company for companies under Dubai Economic Department (DED). For companies under free zone, an Ejari is required in addition to the previous documents
| facility owners | companies under DED | companies under free zone |
| Title deed Passport copy | Annual Maintenance Contract Trade license | Annual Maintenance Contract Trade license Ejari |
Login, select the service, fill in the application, attach documents, pay online, receive the certificate.
To get a safety certificate, you can apply online and ease the mission for yourself. after logging into the DCD online portal, there are 6 steps to follow to get the Istifa certificate:
You have to follow those steps to get safety certificate:
ISTIFA certificate fees are 500 AED for all types of safety certificates (companies under free zone- facilities owners- companies under DED). An additional 20 AED is added as a knowledge and innovation fee.
The certificate is valid for one year after the issued date then it needs a renewal. Expired certificates expose the owner to financial fines and severe penalties.
Safety certificates are mandatory for residential buildings, warehouses, governmental buildings, workers housing and high risk buildings. Obtaining this certificate will avoid you financial fines and exposure to notification.
You can apply for them through the Ministry of Interior’s electronic services.
It is a set of strict rules that ensure the safety of people and their properties by defining the building code and other safety procedures.
DCD fees are the cost of the DCD application or other services that the DCD offers. it vary depending on the type of service or the certificate applied
Yes, Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) is required because it ensures that the building is getting maintained and repaired in a specific time every year.
Defective information, Not following DCD drawing submission format, Submitting, irrelevant DCD documents and Ignoring DCD fire and life safety code.
