UAE: BBQ violations increase amid Covid

Photo: Alamy.ae
Disturbing trend gains traction owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, civic authorities say
The Sharjah City Municipality authorities have launched an intensified crackdown targeting those who use their balconies to barbecue and grill following complaints from residents of many high-rise buildings in the emirate.
The violation has increased owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, as many people are confined indoors.
Don't miss:
UAE Ramadan 2021: Full list of Covid safety rules
UAE Covid: Cops use patrol speakers to enforce safety rules
Several residents have complained of foul smell and accompanying smoke due to the illegal practice. Also, a fire can break out in a building because of the blatant violation of the norm.
A Sharjah City Municipality official said the civic authorities issued circulars which enforced a blanket ban on barbecue and grill in balconies of residential buildings.
The building authorities have been urged to put up the circular at the entrance of residential properties. They have been asked to spread awareness among residents against the hazardous practice.
The disturbing trend is discernible as people can’t go out for a picnic because of the strict enforcement of social distancing norms due to the raging contagion.
Residents have been urged to lodge a complaint by calling 933. The civic authorities will impose a penalty starting from Dh500 to the violators.
Brigadier Sami Al Naqbi, Director-General of the Sharjah Civil Defence, pointed out that one of the major fires that had broken out in a residential building in the emirate was because of this illegal practice.
The civic authorities are trying to prevent these untoward incidents. Besides, smoke detectors are being installed in high-rise buildings and villas in the emirate.
Aman is a smart application mechanism that sends out fire alerts to Sharjah Civil Defence authorities. Aman seeks to reduce fire accidents in the emirate, the civic authorities added.
-
Coronavirus Pandemic
Covid-19: Firm allows employees to work at any...
PricewaterhouseCoopers staff can start work as early or late as they... READ MORE
-
Coronavirus Pandemic
Covid-19: Bangladesh bans travellers from Europe
Two-week ban imposed after surge in coronavirus infections. READ MORE
-
Coronavirus Pandemic
Covid-19 impact: Oman suspends schools, sports...
Supreme Committee to reduce employees at workplaces by 50% from April ... READ MORE
-
Coronavirus Pandemic
Covid vaccine UAE: 82,833 doses administered in...
This takes the rate of doses per 100 people to 84.84. READ MORE
-
News
Yusuff Ali has narrow escape after chopper crash-...
All the passengers moved to a private hospital in Kochi. READ MORE
-
Ramadan 2021
UAE: Will Ramadan begin on Tuesday or Wednesday?
The official announcement in the UAE will only be made on Monday,... READ MORE
-
News
UAE residents' alert: You may see military...
Don't film military movement, Ministry of Interior tells residents READ MORE
-
Legal View
What's the minimum salary needed to sponsor your ...
All you need to know about having your parents stay in the UAE with... READ MORE



