Local municipalities ensure the safety of buildings in the UAE by implementing the unified building codes, which deal with construction safety and fire protection among other issues.
Society of Engineers - UAE collaborates with Ministry of Public Works and General Secretariat of Municipalities in preparing the rules and regulations for practicing the engineering profession in the UAE.
Building Codes & Standards - Books
Building Codes Illustrated by Francis D. K. Ching; Steven R. Winkel
2015 IEBC Code and Commentary by 
Applying the Building Code During Design by