Pre-Application Safety Certificate Checklist

Valid trade/business licence

Note: Must be current and issued by the relevant licensing authority

Fire safety system drawings approved by Civil Defence

Note: Including alarm, suppression, and emergency exit layouts

Documented maintenance contract with a certified company (ADCDA-0015 or ADCDA-0016)

Note: ADCDA-0015 for buildings — ADCDA-0016 for facilities. Company must be ADCDA-classified

Certification documents for installed equipment and devices

Note: E.g., UL/FM for alarm devices, BS/NFPA certification for suppression systems

Periodic maintenance log signed by the maintenance company

Note: Proves that devices were inspected periodically per the approved schedule

Address data verified in the Hemaya portal (national address)

Note: Submit address verification request in advance via the Hemaya "Address Data Documentation" service

Alarm devices fully operational: smoke detectors, heat detectors, and manual call points

Note: Test each device and confirm the alert reaches the main control panel

Fire extinguishers: charged, properly placed, and not expired

Note: Max 15m between extinguishers — inspection tag must be current

Emergency exit signs illuminated, visible, and unobstructed

Note: Must be visible from any point in the facility, in Arabic and English

Emergency exits unlocked and free of obstructions

Note: Even temporary storage near exits can result in a violation

Hose reels (if applicable): pressurised correctly and easily accessible

Sprinkler heads clean and not painted over or obstructed

Note: Paint on a sprinkler head specifically disables its thermal activation mechanism

Emergency lighting activates during power failure

Note: Test by cutting main power for 30 seconds and verifying illumination

Alarm system connected to Hassantuk network (for mandatory facilities)

Note: Commercial/industrial warehouses and buildings over 4 floors are typically mandatory

Hassantuk connection test with the main centre successful

Note: Must be performed by a certified company with written documentation

Alarm control panel programmed with zone names in Arabic and English

Control room (if applicable) staffed by an employee trained on suppression systems

Maintenance company holds a valid ADCDA classification

Note: Classification can be verified in the SafePass provider directory or via the Hemaya portal

Maintenance contract covers the current year and expires after the application date

Fire Warden officially designated and holds certified training

Note: Accepted certificates: NEBOSH Fire, ADCDA-certified fire fighter designation, or equivalent

Evacuation plan posted in prominent locations and includes a facility layout

Note: Must be in Arabic and English and updated when internal layout changes

Fire drill record — at least once annually

Note: Some facility types require twice annually — check your specific activity requirements