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4.1 All construction works at the Free Zone parks must be in accordance with the Planning and Construction Regulations maintained by the Engineering Department, after obtaining the relevant approvals and observing the applicable Free Zone Rules.
4.2 A Construction permit, from Free Zone Engineering Department, shall be obtained by the Licensee before any new construction work is started, or before any new constructional modification to existing premises is made. The permit is valid for six months, and will be renewed subject to engineering department approval.
4.3 The Licensee shall retain the services of a UAE registered engineering consultant registered and listed by the Free Zone Authority, to obtain a Construction Permit. The proposal along with drawings of the intended work, from the consultant, shall be submitted to the Engineering Department for review and approval.
4.4 The construction contract shall be assigned to a company approved by the Free Zone Authority.
4.5 A building Completion Certificate will be issued when the Licensee’s construction is completed to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department after inspection. This will allow occupation of the building and connection of electrical power. No charge is made for the issuance of Building Completion Certificate and for the initial inspection for issuing the Building Completion Certificate. However, should any re-inspection be required, then this is chargeable.
4.6 Licensee’s machinery shall be installed and commissioned only after obtaining the Building Completion Certificate.
4.7 Before operations shall commence, an Operation Fitness Certificate is required. No operations shall commence without the Operation Fitness Certificate issued from the Engineering Department.
4.8 Such certificates are only required for factories or manufacturing units.
4.9 The Operation Fitness Certificate must be renewed annually, which must be done prior to renewal of the Free Zone License. Licenses cannot normally be renewed without the availability of a valid Operation Fitness Certificate.
4.10 The License shall apply to the Engineering Department for approval, for any requirement to add or modify machinery or equipment. Upon completion of implementing the changes, an inspection will be required and when satisfactory, the Operation Fitness Certificate will be updated to include the changes. The period of validity of the changed Operation Fitness Certificate shall be from the date changes are made to end date of Free Zone license.
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