New Sharjah safety committee targets warehouse fire risk and compliance
Iain Hoey
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Safety inspections approved for Sharjah warehouses
Sharjah has approved a specialised committee to inspect commercial and industrial warehouses across the emirate and address violations linked to safety compliance and fire risk.
Gulf News reported that the decision was taken during a meeting of the Executive Council of Sharjah chaired by Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council, and attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Executive Council.
The committee will carry out comprehensive inspection campaigns covering all commercial and industrial warehouses.
Its role includes assessing compliance with safety and security standards.
It will also oversee corrective measures and enforce preventive procedures aimed at reducing fire incidents.
Committee membership and enforcement powers
Sharjah Police will lead the committee.
It will include representatives from the Civil Defence Authority, Department of Town Planning and Survey, Sharjah Economic Development Department and Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority.
The council said stricter penalties will apply to violators.
This includes those failing to meet regulations on the storage of hazardous and flammable materials.
Other decisions from the council meeting
The same meeting also approved a new framework regulating media activities in the emirate.
Entities engaged in media-related work will be required to obtain prior approval from the Sharjah Media Council, which will also receive revenues from related fees and violations.
