DMCC to Implement Global Safety Programme at Jemirah Towers
Dubai: The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) announced on Saturday that it has adopted an internationally recognised contingency programme to safeguard lives, property and assets at the Almas, Au, and Ag towers at the Jumeirah Lakes Tower (JLT) development in Dubai.
The plans are being put together by Massey Enterprises, the world's leading developer of contingency preparedness programmes, and will assist local fire departments with timely and concise fire and life safety information.
The plans are drafted keeping in mind the need of firefighters to know where everything is located both horizontally and vertically in buildings and are a first for the UAE.
Safer buildings
"DMCC is the first developer in the region to adopt such an elaborate contingency preparedness programme. These plans will further enhance the impressive emergency response capability of Dubai's firefighters, and make our buildings safer and more secure," said Bryan Wilson, Executive Director, Properties,
DMCC, a free-zone authority that has established a world-class commodity marketplace in Dubai, will be headquartered in the 65-floor Almas Tower when construction is completed.
The landmark building will also house the region's only diamond exchange. The adjoining 37-storey Au and Ag towers have been designed to cater to the needs of the precious commodities industries and will be available exclusively for DMCC members.
Established in 1986, Massey Enterprises has developed disaster preparedness plans for tall buildings in almost every major city in the US and Canada.
For the last 20 years, the Massey Disaster Plan programme has helped firefighters to be more effective and efficient in managing evacuation, rescue and fire-suppression in high-rise buildings.