DISPLAYING ITEMS BY TAG: Fire Safety

In line with our commitment to protecting the wellbeing of our staff and the crew onboard at Jebel Ali Port, we would like to inform you that a fire was identified at Jebel Ali Port's Container Terminal 1 (CT 1) and contained within 40 minutes. The operations are running seamlessly at CT 1 and business is as usual across the port.

DP World's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) team was on the ground and ensured all personnel were safe and no casualties were reported. We thank the Dubai Civil Defence and Dubai Police for their swift response and support in resolving the incident in the most timely manner possible.

Safety and security is our priority and investigations are currently underway to understand the precise sequence of events.

As temperatures soar in the summer, it is important that all Jafza tenants take the necessary precautions to reduce fire risks.

To ensure safety, please follow these guidelines:

1. Avoid accumulating waste materials under direct sunlight near to office / warehouse premises.
2. Regularly check air conditioning units and all other electrical appliances, especially during summer identify and fix any issues.
3. Never leave mobile phones charging overnight inside warehouses or offices.
4. Don't leave exhaust fans running for long periods, especially during the summer.
5. Ensure fire extinguishers are inspected regularly and in serviceable condition.
6. Practice an emergency drill with your teams to familiarise them with emergency procedure during a fire incident.

Reporting procedure: Tenants must notify the authorities (EHS PCFC and Jafza) regarding any unsafe conditions or activities that pose a potential fire risk for timely intervention and corrective action.

Hot work operations must comply with the NFPA 51B standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work.

Each Jafza tenant must designate a Programme Manager responsible for the fire prevention programme to make sure it is carried out effectively.

No Smoking Policy: Must be strictly enforced inside warehouses, factory units and all applicable facilities within Jafza. An adequate number of no-smoking sign should be posted at prominent locations.

Wherever smoking is permitted, safe receptacles for smoking materials must be provided.

Handling & Storage of hazardous material: - Tenants must obtain approval from competent authority (EHS PCFC) for handling and storing hazardous materials, including the quantity to be stored.

Tenants must also prioritise accident prevention through regular risk assessment and safety audits.

Important: Electrical short-circuits and unsafe storage of combustible materials are common causes of fire incidents. Tenants should address these risks by installing overcurrent protective devices, switches, circuit breakers, and ensuring proper electrical load distribution.

As part of our ongoing commitment to safety within Jafza, all tenants are reminded about fire protection requirements.

Fire Protection Systems:All tenants must have appropriate fire protection systems installed, as required by local building Fire codes and safety regulations.

Maintenance: If already installed, please ensure that you have a valid and attested DCD annual maintenance contract in place, and that the system is regularly inspected and maintained by DCD-approved contractor.

Connection to DCD 24x7 Monitoring:All fire protection systems must be connected to Dubai Civil Defence’s (DCD) 24x7 Smart Monitoring System. This enables real-time alerts to authorities, ensuring faster emergency response.

If your system is not yet connected, please initiate the subscription and installation process here.

As part of our ongoing commitment to safety within NIP, all tenants are reminded about fire protection requirements.

Fire Protection Systems:All tenants must have appropriate fire protection systems installed, as required by local building Fire codes and safety regulations.

Maintenance: If already installed, please ensure that you have a valid and attested DCD annual maintenance contract in place, and that the system is regularly inspected and maintained by DCD-approved contractor.

Connection to DCD 24x7 Monitoring:All fire protection systems must be connected to Dubai Civil Defence’s (DCD) 24x7 Smart Monitoring System. This enables real-time alerts to authorities, ensuring faster emergency response.

If your system is not yet connected, please initiate the subscription and installation process here.

From Health, Safety and Environment Department to our valued customers in Jafza.

The Fire Alarm System in Jafza premises is designed and engineered to provide us with an early warning to allow us to safely exit the building during an emergency. It also brings us convenience and real-time peace of mind while reducing false alarms.

As false alarms cost businesses and Civil Defense Authorities large sums of money, in addition to the possible inconvenience and disruption of business, we urge our customers to follow the below tips to avoid any false alarms:

Do’s:
- Understand what might trigger the false alarm
- Replace single-sensor detectors with multi-sensors and use the appropriate approved detectors.
- Carry out more rigorous maintenance of the system.
- Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms regularly.

Don’ts:
- Leave candles, incense, or other open flames unattended.
- Smoke inside the office (a fine of AED500 shall be imposed per violation).
- Tamper with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, fire alarms or sprinkler systems.
- Leave cooking appliances unattended.