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An integrated platform that provides industrial and commercial facility owners with a complete compliance roadmap — ADCDA civil defence requirements, ADDED licensing, regulatory authorities, costs and timelines — for 18 facility types across 15 zones in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

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Fire Safety & Protection Systems

First module on the platform — smart compliance for ADCDA and fire safety requirements in Abu Dhabi.
Coming soon: Environment, Occupational Health & Safety, Construction and Operations modules.

How does it work?

Three steps to get a full compliance map for your facility

1

Choose your facility type

Warehouse, factory, restaurant, clinic, hotel or any of 18 supported facility types

2

Select your zone

Abu Dhabi City, Musaffah, ICAD, KIZAD, Al Ain, Al Dhafra and more — 15 zones

3

Get your compliance map

Step list, government authorities, estimated cost and timeline — instantly

Compliance in Abu Dhabi — What Do You Really Need?

Every facility in Abu Dhabi — industrial or commercial — requires a complete set of licences and certificates before operations begin. Key ADCDA civil defence requirements include fire alarm system installation, Hassantuk registration, and an annual maintenance contract with a certified company.

You also need a trade licence from ADDED or DED depending on your activity, a building compliance certificate from the Municipality, and additional licences from specialist authorities such as DOH for healthcare, ADEK for education, or MOIAT for industrial activities.

The challenge is that requirements differ by zone — a facility in Musaffah Industrial has different rules from one in ICAD, KIZAD or Abu Dhabi City. SafePass brings all these requirements together into one clear map.

Key Government Authorities

ADCDA

Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority

Fire safety requirements and security certificates

ADDED

Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development

Trade licence and activity permits

Hassantuk

Hassantuk System

Mandatory registration for alarm systems

Municipality

Abu Dhabi Municipality

Building compliance certificate and structural requirements

DOH

Department of Health Abu Dhabi

Licences for healthcare facilities and pharmacies

MOIAT

Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology

Licences for industrial facilities and warehouses

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SafePass free?
Yes, the platform is completely free — you can view compliance requirements and step-by-step maps for any facility type in any zone with no registration or fees.
What are the civil defence requirements to open a warehouse in Abu Dhabi?
A warehouse requires: ADDED trade licence, municipality compliance certificate, Hassantuk registration, Class A fire alarm system, annual maintenance contract, and ADCDA certificate. Cost is AED 8,000–22,000.
How much does a civil defence certificate cost in Abu Dhabi?
Costs differ by facility type: offices AED 3,000–8,000 · warehouses 8,000–22,000 · factories 25,000–80,000 · hospitals 60,000–200,000.
Do requirements differ between Musaffah, ICAD and KIZAD?
Yes, each zone has a different supervisory authority and different requirements. SafePass shows the exact requirements for each zone — select your zone in the calculator to get the correct map.
How long does it take to get a civil defence certificate?
Two weeks to six months depending on facility type. Offices and retail 14–45 days. Factories and hospitals 90–180 days.

Fire Safety Equipment & Products

ADCDA-certified products for Abu Dhabi facilities — get a free quote for your facility requirements

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Need a certified safety company?

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