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Companies asked to obtain permit for storing hazardous and chemical materials

Dubai Municipality has urged industrial establishments, companies and warehouses storing hazardous goods or chemical materials in the emirate to strictly adhere to the technical guidelines the civic body has issued in this regard.

  • United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, May 06 - 2008 at 15:28
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In a circular issued to these establishments, the municipality has asked them to follow rules and regulations pertaining to storing dangerous goods and chemical materials as listed in Local Order No. 61/1991 which contains the Code of Practice for the Management of Dangerous Goods in the Emirate of Dubai and the Technical Guidelines on the Storage of Dangerous Goods in the Emirate of Dubai, issued by the Environment Protection and Safety Section.

'Any company, premise and warehouse establishment which stores dangerous goods above the quantities as stated in Table 7.1 of the Code of Practice is hereby directed to secure a permit for Storage of Dangerous Goods from Environment Department at Dubai Municipality,' the circular read.

Concerned establishments were informed that failure to comply with the above directives shall result in strict measures taken against them including penalties, disconnection of services, and legal action leading to closure.

They were given a maximum of 30 days from date of this circular to abide by the regulations.

All establishments were urged to comply with this circular and cooperate with Environment Department officers and inspectors for the sake of public good.

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For further information and to obtain an application for the permit, they can contact 04-2064275, 04-2064226 and 04-2064254
Eman Hassan Posted by Eman Hassan
Tuesday, May 06 - 2008 at 15:28 UAE local time (GMT+4)

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