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HE Dr. Ju'an Salem Al Dhaheri, Chairman, DMA and Drew Azzara, VP, International Services - ICC |
The Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Code Council (ICC), the world's leading building code authority and developers of the International Codes. The MoU covers services with the DMA that include the adoption of the International Building Code (IBC) and laying the foundation for the development of the Abu Dhabi IBC that will guide the development of construction and real estate projects in Abu Dhabi.
HE Dr. Ju'an Salem Al Dhaheri, Chairman, DMA, said, "This is an important step to enhance construction standards in Abu Dhabi and safeguard the long-term security of the emirate's population."
Once developed, the Abu Dhabi IBC will be implemented throughout the Abu Dhabi by code administrators, construction design professionals and real estate developers. They will also be enforced through a rigorous program of inspections and legislation by the authorities.
