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Abu Dhabi Administrative Decision No. 182/2023, issued by the Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, establishes requirements for project signboards and temporary fences at construction, maintenance, and demolition sites in Abu Dhabi. The decision is based on various laws and references, including Abu Dhabi Law No. 1/1974, Abu Dhabi Executive Council Decision No. 7G/26/2013, Abu Dhabi Decision No. 71/2014, and Abu Dhabi Circular No. 2/2022. The decision applies to all construction, maintenance, and demolition sites in Abu Dhabi. It mandates that necessary permits and non-objection certificates must be obtained for the construction of project fences and signboards outside plot boundaries or for excavation works to ensure the protection of utilities installations and main infrastructures. Applications for permits related to advertising signs or promotional drawings on temporary fences or other locations, both inside and outside land boundaries, must be submitted according to the procedures and rules set by the Department of Municipalities and Transport. The decision abrogates any provision that contradicts or conflicts with its provisions. It came into effect on the date of its issuance and was published in the Official Gazette on December 31, 2023. The decision consists of two parts. Part One focuses on the conditions for project signboards, including requirements such as bilingual texts, durable materials, specific dimensions, placement at project entrances, and mandatory information to be displayed on the signboards. Part Two outlines the conditions for constructing temporary fences, specifying materials, dimensions, colors, entrances, supportive columns, warning signs, and restrictions on advertising. Contractors are responsible for the safety and maintenance of both the project signboards and temporary fences throughout the project implementation period. The decision also emphasizes the removal of signboards and fences after project completion. Overall, Abu Dhabi Administrative Decision No. 182/2023 aims to ensure safety, compliance, and proper communication at construction, maintenance, and demolition sites in Abu Dhabi through the establishment of comprehensive regulations for project signboards and temporary fences.