Why Civil Defence Approval Matters
In the UAE, fire rated doors cannot be specified from any supplier. The Civil Defence authority — separately in Sharjah and Dubai — maintains a list of approved products and manufacturers. Using a non-approved product on a project means your building will not receive a Certificate of Occupancy (CoO).
For contractors and consultants, this creates a significant project risk if the wrong supplier is selected early in procurement.
What Is Civil Defence Approval?
Civil Defence approval is an official certification issued by the relevant emirate's Civil Defence authority confirming that:
Separate approvals exist for Sharjah Civil Defence and Dubai Civil Defence. A product approved in one emirate may or may not be approved in the other — always verify both if your project spans emirates.
Documents to Request From Your Fire Door Supplier
Before specifying or ordering fire rated doors for a UAE project, request the following from your supplier:
Without these documents, your main contractor and consultant cannot approve the product for installation.
Common Mistakes on UAE Fire Door Projects
1. Specifying doors before confirming Civil Defence approval
Always confirm the supplier holds current Civil Defence approval for the specific emirate before including them in a specification or BOQ.
2. Using an expired compliance certificate
Civil Defence approvals and compliance certificates have expiry dates — verify the certificate is still current for your project timeline.
3. Installing without correct frame and hardware
A fire rated door is only as effective as its complete assembly. The door leaf, frame, intumescent seals, door closer, and hardware must all be compatible and correctly installed. Using incorrect hardware voids the fire rating.
4. Not retaining documentation on site
UAE building control and Civil Defence inspectors will request documentation during inspections. Keep certified copies of all fire door compliance documents in the site file.
Khat Al Barq: Civil Defence Approved for Sharjah and Dubai
Khat Al Barq Doors & Windows Factory holds Civil Defence approval from both Sharjah and Dubai Civil Defence authorities. We hold an active Certificate of Compliance and supply full documentation packs to every project.
Our fire rated door products (FD60, FD90, FD120) are manufactured in our Sharjah factory and have been installed in residential towers, hotels, schools, and government facilities across the UAE.
Call us on +971 52 270 0738 or email info.kbfshj@gmail.com for a documentation pack and product specifications.