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URBAN PLANNING &


MEP SERVICES
REGULATIONS & TECHNICAL
GUIDELINES

Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation, Dubai


United Arab Emirates

Urban Planning & MEP Services Regulations & Technical Guidelines


First Edition-2007

P.O. Box 17000, Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation, Dubai
Tel.: 00971 4 8819444
E-mail: ced.utilities@ced.ae
http://ced.dubaitrade.ae
United Arab Emirates

This edition was issued in May 2007


Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
All rights reserved to Civil Engineering Department, Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation, Dubai. No parts of this publication may
be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording or otherwise, without the prior consent of the copyright owner.

URBAN PLANNING
& MEP SERVICES
REGULATIONS
& TECHNICAL
GUIDELINES
First Edition-2007

Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation, Dubai


United Arab Emirates


Acknowledgement

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Acknowledgement

The

publication of this book could not have been possible

but for the ungrudging efforts put in by a large number of


individuals working in Planning, Services, & GIS / Drawing
Office of the Civil Engineering Department. We would like
to thank the section managers and their respective teams for
their meticulous effort in maintaining the content, structure and
quality of the book. We also wish to acknowledge contributions
made by many Consultants and Engineers; and Finally Local
Regulations, DEWA, DM, RTA, Etisalat/du, PCFC EHS and
International Standards whose publications and articles are
frequently used.
Our thanks go out to all those who contributed, whether through
their comments, feedback, edits, or suggestions.
As there is always room for improvement, Civil Engineering
Department welcomes comments on this Book, and will
consider all that are received. Your comments will continue the
development of this book leading to its ultimate acceptance.
As always it has been a great joint effort.

Nazek Al Sabbagh
Chief Civil Engineering Officer
Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation CED

Table of Contents

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CHAPTER 1: GENERAL
Section 1: Introduction----------------------------------------------------------- 13
Section 2: Scope------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Section 3: Definitions------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Section 4: Powers of the Authority---------------------------------------------- 16
Section 5: Responsibilities and Disputes--------------------------------------- 17
CHAPTER 2: URBAN PLANNING SERVICES
Section 6: General---------------------------------------------------------------- 19
Section 7: Land-Use Category-------------------------------------------------- 20
7.1 Industrial Land-Use------------------------------------------------------- 20
7.1.1 Principle- --------------------------------------------------------- 20
7.1.2 Standards--------------------------------------------------------- 20
7.2 Offices/ High Tech Research and Development (R&D)--------------- 21
7.2.1 Principle ---------------------------------------------------------- 21
7.2.2 Standards -------------------------------------------------------- 21
7.3 Residential --------------------------------------------------------------- 22
7.3.1 Principle ---------------------------------------------------------- 22
7.3.2 Standards--------------------------------------------------------- 22
7.4 Site Planning Requirements---------------------------------------------- 25
7.5 Plot Area Requirements-------------------------------------------------- 26
7.6 Building or Development Control Factors------------------------------ 26
7.7 Building Heights --------------------------------------------------------- 26
7.8 Building Setbacks-------------------------------------------------------- 29
7.9 External Building Circulation Elements : Route Access to Site------- 29
7.10 Route Access to the Building or the Structure------------------------- 30
7.11 Street Parking Requirements-------------------------------------------- 30
7.11.1 General Requirements------------------------------------------ 30
7.11.2 Parking Lot Design---------------------------------------------- 32
7.11.3 Parking Provisions----------------------------------------------- 33
7.11.4 Parking for People with Special Needs----------------------- 37
7.11.5 Loading and Unloading Bays---------------------------------- 38
7.11.6 Turning Radius (Maneuvering Spaces)------------------------ 39
Section 8: Circulation Category-------------------------------------------- 41
8.1 Right of Way (ROW)----------------------------------------------------- 41
8.2 Local Roads--------------------------------------------------------------- 41
8.2.1 Lane Width------------------------------------------------------- 41
8.2.2 Pedestrian Facilities---------------------------------------------- 42
8.2.3 Turning Areas---------------------------------------------------- 42
8.2.4 Typical cross-sectional elements relating to local roads------ 43

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8.3 Collectors- ----------------------------------------------------------------
8.3.1 Lane Width-------------------------------------------------------
8.3.2 Pedestrian Facilities----------------------------------------------
8.3.3 Typical cross-sectional elements relating to Collectors-------
8.4 Arterial Roads------------------------------------------------------------
8.4.1 Lane Width-------------------------------------------------------
8.4.2 Pedestrian Facilities----------------------------------------------
8.4.3 Typical cross-sectional elements relating to Arterials---------
8.5 Expressways & Freeways------------------------------------------------

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8.6 Intersections--------------------------------------------------------------- 44
8.6.1 Intersection Spacing--------------------------------------------- 45
8.6.2 Corner Radii------------------------------------------------------ 45
8.7 Other Road Facilities-----------------------------------------------------
8.7.1 Pedestrian Facilities----------------------------------------------


Sidewalks--------------------------------------------------------


Crossings---------------------------------------------------------
8.7.2 Cycle Facilities---------------------------------------------------
8.7.3 Public Transport--------------------------------------------------
8.7.4 Parking Facilities-------------------------------------------------
8.7.5 Gate Standards--------------------------------------------------

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Section 9: Public Facilities Category---------------------------------------- 52


9.1 Educational Facilities- --------------------------------------------------- 52
9.1.1 Governmental Schools------------------------------------------ 52
9.1.2 Private Schools--------------------------------------------------- 52
1-1 Kindergartens-------------------------------------------- 52
1-2 Primary Schools------------------------------------------ 53
1-3 Intermediate Schools------------------------------------ 53
1-4 Secondary Schools-------------------------------------- 54
9.2 Health Facilities----------------------------------------------------------- 54
9.2.1 Government Sector---------------------------------------------- 54
9.2.2 Private Sector----------------------------------------------------- 54
1-1 Private General Clinic----------------------------------- 55
1-2 Private Specialty Clinic- -------------------------------- 55
1-3 Private Polyclinic----------------------------------------- 56
1-4 Private Hospital------------------------------------------ 56
9.3 Commercial Facilities---------------------------------------------------- 57
9.4 Police Facilities----------------------------------------------------------- 57
9.4.1 Police Stations---------------------------------------------------- 58
9.4.2 Police Posts------------------------------------------------------- 58
9.5 Civil Defense Facilities--------------------------------------------------- 59
9.5.1 Civil Defense Centers-------------------------------------------- 59

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9.5.2 Civil Defense Points---------------------------------------------- 59
9.6 Post Facilities- ------------------------------------------------------------ 60
9.6.1 Post Offices------------------------------------------------------- 60
9.6.2 Post Shelters------------------------------------------------------ 61
9.7 Recreational Facilities---------------------------------------------------- 61
9.7.1 Community Parks- ----------------------------------------------- 61
9.7.2 Playgrounds------------------------------------------------------ 62

Section 10: General Subdivision Guidelines----------------------------------


10.1 The Plot Level------------------------------------------------------------
10.2 The Block Level----------------------------------------------------------
10.3 Roads Standards--------------------------------------------------------
10.4 Restricted Local Roads Connections----------------------------------

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Section 11: Planning Appendices------------------------------------------- 65


11.1 Appendix (1) - One way, one lane local street with parallel

parking - residential / commercial (Row 18.3 m - 60)- ---------- 65
11.2 Appendix (2) - Two way, two lane local street with parallel

parking - residential / commercial (Row 18.3 m - 60)- ---------- 66
11.3 Appendix (3) - Two way, two lane local street with parallel

parking Industrial (Row 18.3 m - 60)----------------------------- 67
11.4 Appendix (4) - Two ways, four lane collector with parallel

parking Residential/Commercial (38 m - 125)------------------ 68
11.5 Appendix (5) - Two ways, four lane collector with parallel

parking Industrial (38 m - 125)----------------------------------- 69
11.6 Appendix (6) - Two ways, four lane secondary arterial with

service road and parallel parking-Residential/Commercial

(45.7 m - 150) -------------------------------------------------------- 70
11.7 Appendix (7) - Two ways, six lane secondary arterial with

service road and angled parking-Residential/Commercial

(61 m - 200)----------------------------------------------------------- ` 71
11.8 Appendix (8) - Two ways, four lane secondary arterial

Industrial (45.7 m 150)-------------------------------------------- 72
11.9 Appendix (9) - Two ways, four lane primary arterial with

service road and angled parking-Residential/Commercial

(67 m - 220)----------------------------------------------------------- 73

CHAPTER 3: MEP SERVICES


Section 12: General--------------------------------------------------------- 75
Section 13: Service Conditions--------------------------------------------- 78
Section 14: Referenced Standards & Regulations ------------------------- 79
Section 15: Service Regulations -------------------------------------------- 80

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15.1 EHS- ---------------------------------------------------------------------
15.2 HVAC--------------------------------------------------------------------
15.3 Plumbing & Drainage--------------------------------------------------
15.4 Electrical-----------------------------------------------------------------
15.5 Water--------------------------------------------------------------------
15.6 Telecommunications - --------------------------------------------------

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Section 16: Technical Guidelines - --------------------------------------------- 91


16.1 EHS- --------------------------------------------------------------------- 91
16.2 HVAC-------------------------------------------------------------------- 91
16.3 Plumbing & Drainage - ------------------------------------------------ 91
16.4 Electrical----------------------------------------------------------------- 92
16.5 Water-------------------------------------------------------------------- 110
16.6 Telecommunications - -------------------------------------------------- 113
Section 17: Project Completion Procedures ---------------------------------- 114
Section 18: MEP Appendices ---------------------------------------------------- 116
18.1 Request For Power Supply (P Form) -------------------------------- 116
18.2 Lighting Illuminance Levels--------------------------------------------- 119
18.3 General PCFCs NOC Conditions - ---------------------------------- 120
18.4 Electrical Completion & Inspection Certificates (Appendix 6 of IEE
Regulations)------------------------------------------------------------- 121
18.5 DEWA - Application For Supply of Electricity & Water------------- 125
18.6 Enforcement & Extension of DEWAs Wiring Regulations- --------- 130

CHAPTER 4: GIS & DRAWING OFFICE SERVICES------------------------- 131


Section 19: General--------------------------------------------------------------- 132
Section 20: Coordinate System Standards (Projection System)------------ 133
Section 21: Data Exchange------------------------------------------------------ 134
21.1 Data Exchange Formats------------------------------------------------ 134
21.2 Data Exchange Mechanisms------------------------------------------ 134
Section 22: Web Applications - ------------------------------------------------- 135
22.1 Map Central------------------------------------------------------------- 135
22.2 PCFC Orthophotos- ---------------------------------------------------- 135
22.3 JAFZA EMap (External)- ----------------------------------------------- 135
22.4 JAFZA EMap (Internal)------------------------------------------------- 135
Section 23: Lease Drawings----------------------------------------------------- 137
Section 24: NOC Drawings Standards----------------------------------------- 138
Section 25: Survey Base Stations----------------------------------------------- 139
Section 26: Global Positioning System (GPS)--------------------------------- 140

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Section 27: Digital Data Delivery Standards---------------------------------- 141
27.1 CED Projects / Review------------------------------------------------- 141
27.2 General Requirements-------------------------------------------------- 141
27.3 Preliminary Study------------------------------------------------------- 141
27.4 Preliminary Design- ---------------------------------------------------- 142
27.5 Final Design------------------------------------------------------------- 142
27.6 Tender Documents------------------------------------------------------ 142
27.7 As-Built Drawings------------------------------------------------------- 142
27.8 Operations & Maintenance Manual---------------------------------- 144
Section 28: GIS Drawing Office Appendices---------------------------------- 146
28.1 Appendix A: Document Transmittal Form----------------------------- 146
28.2 Appendix B: Sample Lease Drawings--------------------------------- 147
28.3 Appendix C: Sample NOC Documents------------------------------- 148
28.4 Appendix D: GPS Rover Details--------------------------------------- 151

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CHAPTER 1:
GENERAL

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Chapter 1: Section 1: Introduction

These

regulations are intended to provide minimum services design


requirements for all types of development, such as residential, commercial,
recreational, industrial and institutional development.
Dubai has a natural environment of outstanding visual quality that
contributes to a high quality of life and to property values. These standards
exist to ensure buildings integrate with the natural environment, to protect
and enhance land and property, to maintain the values created in the
community, and to promote the health, safety and general welfare of
the community. Building Services in particular have a pronounced effect
on the environment and should be designed so as to minimize adverse
effects and promote people and environment friendly systems.
The regulations contained in this document shall be considered to be the
minimum requirements.
Developments shall also comply with all relevant legislative requirements
of Dubai Authority Standards and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS),
of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation.
However, in case of any contradictions, these conflicting clauses should
be brought to the attention of the Department for a final determination.
Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation reserves the right to change
any of these regulations and it shall be the duty of consultants, contractors
& developers etc, to ensure that they possess the latest updates.

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Chapter 1: Section 2 : SCOPE

The

scope of this Urban Planning & MEP Services Regulations &


Technical Guidelines is to describe the procedures and formalities, as far
as Planning and Services are concerned, that should be adhered to by the
developers who intend to build new facilities /infrastructures or to modify
existing facilities/infrastructures within the areas that fall within the Civil
Engineering Department Jurisdiction. The book also addresses the services
that the CED provides to its customers and other Business Units in the form
of Planning, Drawing Office related services and the provision of GIS
related maps, and documents.
These URBAN PLANNING & MEP SERVICES REGULATIONS AND
TECHNICAL GUIDELINES should be read in conjunction with other CED
regulations namely, BUILDING REGULATIONS & DESIGN GUIDELINES,
MARINAS AND SMALL CRAFT HARBOUR REGULATIONS & DESIGN
GUIDELINES, and CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND QUALITY
CONTROL GUIDELINES.
In addition, EHS Guidelines shall be followed for Environment, Health &
Safety, Fire protection and Drainage Services. Refer to the website:
http://www.ehss.ae for further details.

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Chapter 1: Section 3 : DEFINITIONS


The Authority shall mean the Civil Engineering Department of


the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, Jebel Ali.

The Developer shall mean the lessee or his authorized Agent


who submits an application to the Authority on behalf of the
lessee or owner of the plot of land.

The Project means the construction of a permanent building or


any other permanent or temporary structure on a leased property
including any modifications or installations in existing facilities.

Permanent building means a building designed and constructed


with reinforced concrete, or steel with block or metal cladding or
other durable material.

Temporary Building means a building used as a site office or to


house construction equipment during the construction period.

The Consultant means a registered Engineer with CED holding


a valid Consulting Engineers license from the Dubai Economic
Department, acting under the guidelines of REGULATING THE
PRACTICE OF ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY PROFESSION
issued by the DM Legal Affairs Department.

Regulations mean these and other Regulations and or Guidelines


issued by the Authority.

The Contractor means a registered Contractor holding a valid


Contracting license from the Dubai Economic Department and
registered with CED.

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Chapter 1: Section 4 : POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY


1)

2)

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At the discretion of the Authority the BUILDING PERMIT may be


cancelled or suspended if:
1)

Work was carried out in contravention of the conditions of


the BUILDING PERMIT or of any regulations issued by the
Authority.

2)

It is subsequently revealed that the BUILDING PERMIT was


issued on the basis of erroneous information supplied by
the developer or his agent.

BUILDING PERMITS will not be withheld unreasonably, but the


Authority shall have the discretionary power, when issuing a
BUILDING PERMIT, to attach such special conditions thereto as
related to all or any of the following matters:
1)

Filling or excavation within the plot.

2)

Construction of boundary walls or fences.

3)

Construction of the external appearance of the building, in


relation to fitness for its intended purpose and location.

4)

Disposal of soil, waste and rain water.

5)

Health and safety of personnel and environmental


conditions of the workplace and surroundings.

6)

The engineering standards to which any process installation


is constructed.

3)

The Authority is empowered to change, amend, replace and/


or update the regulations without notice. It is the developers
responsibility to obtain updated regulations and ensure
compliance.

4)

It is the responsibility of the developer to apply the up-todate regulations, CED Notices, etc. that may supersede those
mentioned in these regulations.

5)

The Authority reserves the right to reject the appointment of


consultants or contractors for particular jobs if they are not
deemed competent enough to fulfill the related responsibilities.

6)

The Authority reserves the right to suspend a consultant or a


contractor for non compliance with the regulations.

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Chapter 1: Section 5 : RESPONSIBILITIES AND DISPUTES


1)

Neither the checking of the drawings, nor the checking of the


calculations, nor inspection of the work during the progress
of construction, shall be construed in any way to impose
responsibility and/or liability on the Authority or their agents.
The developer and his agents shall remain entirely responsible
for all errors in the design and execution of the project and for
the stability and safety of construction during the progress of the
works and after completion.

2)

All complaints and disputes concerning BUILDING PERMITS and


the erection of buildings shall be referred to the Authority. Any
financial disputes shall be referred to Dubai Courts

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URBAN
PLANNING
SERVICES

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Chapter 2: Section 6 : GENERAL

This chapter covers overall planning parameters governing


the development process. While it shares a few details with
the Building Regulations and Design Guidelines, it is more
concerned with regulations related to the big picture and
general rules for development.
Part of it is dedicated to roads and circulation aspects of
development and some useful information is reproduced from
the current information of the Road and Transport Authority
(RTA), as it is also applicable within the areas under CED
jurisdiction. Developers are advised to check with RTA for the
latest editions of these regulations at the time of development.

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Chapter 2: Section 7 : LAND-USE CATEGORY

The land-uses of a zone consist of three main categories:

a) Industrial
b) Offices/High Tech Research & Development (R&D)
c) Residential

7.1

Industrial Land-Use

7.1.1:

Principle

The Creation of a zone for the development of a range of


industrial uses, including manufacturing and storage uses which
are to be grouped based on their intensity into sub zones.

7.1.2: Standards

Permitted Uses & Site Development:

Uses permitted in the overall industrial zone are to be


divided into one of four sub-zones, depending on the
intensity of the use. The following table provides guidelines
which determine the sub zone in which the use is to be
placed.

Zoning Designation

I-1

I-2

I-3

Warehousing
& storage

Light
Industry

Medium
Industry

Heavy
Industry

Area size (ha)

>1

>0.25<1

>1<10

>10

Process production
(tons/day)

<10

>10<100

>100

<35

<200

<100

<50

<0.01

>0.01<10

>10

Industry Characteristics

Employees (persons/ha)
GAS (m /day)
3

Electricity (megawatts)

20

<0.01

<0.001

>0.001<1.0

>1.0

Water (m3/day)

<1

<10

<100

>100

Waste water (m3/day)

<1

<10

<100

>100

Solid waste (tons/day)

<1

<1

<100

>100

Property Development Standards:

The following property development standards shall apply,


except as otherwise approved by JAFZA:

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Zoning Designation

I-1

I-2

I-3

Min plot area

1 ha

0.25ha

1 ha

10 ha

Max plot area

N/A

1ha

10 ha

N/A

Min plot width

30m

25m

50m

200m

Max plot coverage

60%

60%

60%

60%

Max building height

16m

16m

45m

45m

Min setback / boundaries

5.5m

5.5m

5.5m

5.5m

1%

1%

1%

1%

Landscaped area

Specific regulations are to be applied to the manufacture,


use, and storage of hazardous materials. No specific
zone is to be created to house these uses; however,
they can be located in any zone, provided that site
development regulations, performance standards,
and environmental requirements regarding hazardous
materials are followed.

7.2

Offices/ High Tech Research & Development (R&D)

This land use category provides land for the development of


administrative, professional and business offices, and high tech
R&D facilities.

7.2.1: Principle

The creation of a zone which permits the development of


administrative, professional and business offices to support the
industrial activities and High Tech R&D facilities. These uses
shall have minimal cargo loading and unloading requirements,
minimal environmental and risk impacts, and have a high visual
quality.

7.2.2: Standards

Permitted uses:
1)

Offices

2)

Commercial service businesses oriented towards


the needs of businesses and their employees.

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3)

Financial service businesses

4)

Printing and reproduction

5)

Restaurants

6)

Research and development activities including


research or developmental laboratories, research
assembly, testing and repair of components,
equipment or systems, and compatible light
manufacturing.

Site development standards:


Min plot area

5,000 m2

Max plot area

4 ha

Max plot coverage

60%

Min plot width

25 m

Max height

vary

Min setback / boundaries


Landscaped area
Location standards

5.5 m
5%
along with minor
arterial streets

7.3

Residential

The residential land-use category includes housing for employees.


It also includes supporting commercial and recreational uses such
as canteens and sports fields.

7.3.1: Principle

Provision of cost efficient housing which supplies the basic


necessities for living in a pleasant environment for unaccompanied
personnel employed. This is in keeping with the goals and
objectives of the master plan for housing.

7.3.2: Standards

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General:

Separate housing areas will be provided for male and


female employees:
80 % male
20% female

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Housing quarters will be four storeys, without


elevators, appropriate accommodations will be
provided for seniors, juniors, and laborer personnel
grades.

Housing quarters will be centrally located within


areas bounded by major arterials to minimize travel
distances for employees.

Personal vehicles parking will be provided for


senior grade housing only. Motor vehicles access
and parking will be provided for buses and service
and emergency vehicles. Appropriate provisions
will be made for pedestrian and bicycle access.

Employee accommodations, as an accessory use,


are not permitted within lease plots of less than 5
ha.

On lease plots of 5 ha or more, labor


accommodations are permitted as an accessory
use. Such accommodations must be for the exclusive
use of the leaseholders employees.
Where possible, housing areas are to be collocated
with areas reserved for storm water detention,
providing additional land for open sports fields.

Permitted uses:
Note: all uses are to be exclusive to the housing area
residents
Single sex housing for unaccompanied personnel
employed.
Administration office.
Canteens/ restaurants.
Mosques.
Grocery/shopette.
Laundry facilities.
Isolation block for sick residents.
Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities.

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Site development standards:
Min plot area

1 ha

Max plot area

22.5 ha

Min plot width

50 m

Height

vary

Min gross site area

15 m2/resident

Max population

15,000 residents/housing
area

Location standards

along with minor arterial


streets, centrally located
within areas of employment.
Max service radius of approx
1500 meters or less; effective
service area of approx. 600
ha.

Housing area support facilities:

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Administrative offices

one/housing area

Canteens

one/1000 persons

Mosques

one mosque/housing area

Shopettes

one small grocery/snack


shop for every two residential
buildings.

Laundry facilities

washers and dryers included in


each building.

Isolation blocks

one facility per housing area,


one bed/1000 person.

Outdoor recreation

landscaped grounds tennis


and basketball courts, one each
/ 2000 person football and
cricket fields, one each/7500
residents, passive open space.

Other support facilities, including Jumaa mosques,


banks, post offices, clinics, shopping, and sports fields,
will be located in community centers.

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7.4

Site Planning Requirements

7.4.1

It is forbidden to construct any building on any plot unless it is


in accordance with the Affection Plan attached to the Land Use
Classification and Regulations issued by the Authority.

7.4.2

The Affection Plan shall define (according to the related Business


Unit) the number of floors, their function, external setbacks,
the required car parking spaces, access road to the plot, the
percentage area permissible for construction, and the floor area
ratio.

7.4.3

All building elements of the project are to be within designated


property limits.

7.4.4

The site layout shall allow for loading and unloading of vehicles
to take place within the plot boundaries. Adequate parking
spaces shall be provided within the plot limits and an access
route for fire fighting shall be provided for all types of buildings
except the private residential villas.

7.4.5

In case the utility services (to a designated property) are to be


brought from across the road or public facility area/s, the cost
including supply of required material and equipment, making
arrangement to supply the services, repair the damage caused
during the course and making good to maintain as per original
form and finishes, to be borne by the owner of the designated
property.

7.4.6

Any earthwork (filling or cutting) shall be restricted to the plot


limits.

7.4.7 The developer is encouraged to allocate a part of area within


the plot limits for landscaping. No landscaping will be permitted
outside the Leased plot.
7.4.8 Access to the plot shall clear all existing services in the service
corridor and the cost of any relocations or modifications shall be
borne by the developer.
7.4.9

Space for Utility Provision such as electrical substation and


other services as required by the concerned Service Providing
Authorities shall be provided within the plot limits.

7.4.10 Heavy and light vehicle movement within the related property is
to be separated including entry and exit.
7.4.11 Maneuvering of vehicles for parking or loading / unloading for
a particular property is to be within property limits.

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7.5

Plot Area Requirements

The minimum plot area that is suitable for construction shall be as


follows:

7.5.1

Within the central business districts, a minimum plot area of 100


square meter.

7.5.2

In the remaining districts of the Emirate, a minimum plot area of


150 square meter.

7.5.3

The minimum width of the frontage or the main elevation of the


plot that overlooks the approach road shall be 10 meter wide.

7.5.4

In case of irregular shaped plots, area of which exceeds the


minimum mentioned above, no building permit will be issued
unless the plot can accommodate an area of 10 x 10 square
meters in order to meet construction requirements.

7.6

Building or Development Control Factors

7.6.1: Building Coverage:


All parts of buildings shall be within the plot boundaries and shall
not occupy more than:

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a)

For Industrial type:

In Free Zone districts shall be 60% building coverage.

b)

Residential, commercial and beach type developments:

The maximum plot coverage shall be as per the Design


Control Regulations of the related business units.

7.7

Building Heights

The maximum height of the building is to be measured from


main ground Finished Floor Level (FFL) till the top of the roof
level (according to the system that applies to each Business Units
planning requirements).

7.7.1

The Finished Bench Mark Level of all types of buildings shall not
be less than 0.15 meter above the approach road edge level,
except in Residential Villas which shall not be less than 0.3 meter.
This will indicate the Gate Level.

7.7.2

The Ground Finished Floor Level for all types of buildings shall

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not exceed 1.2 meter above the gate level, except the Residential
Villas which shall not exceed 1.5 meter.
7.7.3

The internal clear (net) height of each floor for different building
types is the distance from the Finished Floor Level to the Finished
Ceiling Level as shown in the following:
1.

Residential Type:
Minimum: 2.7 meter.
Maximum: 4.2 meter.

2.

Commercial Type:
2.1 Shops and Showrooms:

a) Ground floor :

Minimum : 3 meter. In case of additional half


mezzanine floor, it shall be 2.4 meter.

Maximum: 4 meter.

b) Full Mezzanine:

Minimum : 2.6 meter


Maximum: 3 meter.

2.2 Commercial Halls and Shopping Malls:


Minimum: 4 meter

Maximum: 6 meter (except aisles & atriums)

2.3 Offices:

Minimum: 2.5 meter.

Maximum: 3 meter.

2.4 Basement Parking Areas:


Minimum: 2.4 meter net, clear from any over


hanging services or elements.

Maximum: 3 meter.

3.

Industrial Type:

Factories and Warehouse at one level


Minimum: 4 meter.
Maximum: 9 meter.

It is possible to go above the maximum figures mentioned


above, for certain Industrial Projects, according to their
functional requirements which require different height
measurements.

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4.

Educational Type:
Schools, Nurseries and Kindergartens:
Minimum: 2.5 meter (from lowest suspended services,
elements or ceilings).

Maximum: 4.2 meter (from lowest suspended services,


elements or ceilings).

Religious Type:

Mosques:

Minimum: 3.6 meter.

Maximum: according to the design and capacity of


the mosque.

7.7.4

Some buildings are special cases because of their architectural


design such as showrooms, cinemas, schools, commercial
centers, industrial installations, etc. These are allowed to go
beyond the heights that have been mentioned in clause (7.7.3)
of this Section. The Building Permit Committee approves certain
specifications and measurements with consideration to activities
or the types of the adjacent neighboring buildings.

7.7.5

The parts of buildings and installations that are permitted to


exceed the required height are defined as follows:

7.7.6

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1)

Embellishments (ornamental elements), such as minarets,


domes and towers that are embellished in traditional and
aesthetic patterns.

2)

Chimneys and smoke stacks, water reservoirs, elevator


shafts, staircases, radio and television aerials, wind
towers, pergolas, helipads and roof shading devices.

3)

Commercial structures for advertising purposes (only after


obtaining permission from the Authority).

Exemption mentioned above, shall comply with the followings:


1)

Any part of the building which is permitted to exceed the


height shall not be used as a habitable space.

2)

Height shall not exceed the function of the purpose as


decided by the Building Permit Committee, shall be within
the permissible limits of the Civil Aviation Regulation, and
shall not hamper the adjacent building activities.

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7.8

Building Setbacks

Setbacks from all plot boundaries are necessary to allow


visual screening from the adjacent developments, to protect the
common general amenity and as per planning requirements and
guidelines of a Business Unit.

7.8.1

A setback is measured from the edge of the plot limits of adjacent


plots and from the edge of the property line to the building.

7.8.2

Setbacks are implemented starting from the ground floor of all


building types.

Exemptions of commercial buildings in which a setback is


implemented starting from the first floor above the commercial
part and starting from the ground floor for the section that is
beyond the commercial depth. In this case, if the ground floor
is entirely taken over for Commercial use, the setback for the
ground floor must be 3 meter from the rear and side line of the
adjacent buildings, if their activities are non-commercial type
unless instructed differently elsewhere.

7.8.3

No construction works shall be permitted in the setback area


for all building types, except for power transformers, pergolas,
uncovered parking areas and the projected elements.

7.9

External Building Circulation Elements

7.9.1

Route Access to the Site


a)

Provision of points of ingress and egress shall be located


to the satisfaction of the Authority.

b)

All parts of the site to which vehicles may have access


shall be hard surfaced and drained to the satisfaction of
the Authority.

c)

All access locations and curb crossings shall require the


approval of the Authority. Public roadways carrying heavy
volumes of traffic shall not be used for access unless there
is no other practical alternative.

d)

Access routes for fire fighting shall be provided.

e)

The site and all improvements thereon shall be maintained


in clean and tidy conditions.

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7.10

7.11

Route Access to the Building or the Structure


a)

Public entrances and Service entrance shall be located


and clearly identified.

b)

Location of the car parking to main entrance shall be


clearly identified.

c)

Location of the parking for peole with special needs to the


main entrance shall be identified.

d)

Location of the loading area shall be identified.

Street Parking Requirements

7.11.1: General Requirements


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These street parking requirements are established to provide


properly designated parking areas adequate in design, capacity
and location to prevent traffic congestion and avoid hazards to
the publics safety and welfare.
a)

A parking area shall be provided for vehicles (covered or


uncovered) within the plot limits.

b)

In all types of buildings, parking plans for street parking


facilities shall be submitted for approval by the Authority
prior to the issuance of building permits or certificates of
occupancy. All plans shall clearly indicate the proposed
development, including parking location, size, design,
lighting, landscaping, curb cuts, ingress and egress, traffic
rules and signs.

c)

Any deletion or other changes made to a parking lot shall


be reviewed and approved by the Authority prior to such
work being commenced.

d)

The Authority may request a Traffic Impact Assessment


(TIA) for some developments which may have an impact
on the traffic generation for the surrounding roads and
properties.

e)

In case a plot is situated on two roads; one of them is a


main road while the other is a branch, entry to and exit
from car parking lots shall be situated only on the branch
road or as specified by the Authority.

f)

Location of car parking entry or exit shall be far away


from traffic intersections by an adequate distance to be
approved by the Building Permits Committee. In case of
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entry or exit shall not be opposite such intersections.
g)

No parking area shall be counted as both required parking


stall and a loading space.

h)

Existence of public car parking lots in the vicinity of any


plot shall not exempt such plot from satisfying the car
parking requirements as specified in accordance with the
provisions of these regulations.

i)

The minimum width of car entry and internal roads shall be:
1) 3 meters of clear un-obstructed road or pavement
width are required in case of one way traffic.
2) 6 meters of clear un-obstructed road or pavement
width are required in case of two way traffic.
3)

In case of small plots or plots with exceptionally


difficult technical circumstances, the competent
authority may accept one 3 meter way for both
entry and exit of cars after providing traffic signals
and a traffic electronic control system and fulfilling
all requirements of the Authority.

j)

All parking areas shall be permanently maintained


in a safe, clear and good condition free of physical
obstructions. All areas including landscaping shall be kept
free of trash and weeds.

k)

All parking areas shall be paved and sloped (maximum of


2%), to drain onto a public road.

l)

All parking areas shall be provided with exterior lighting for


the surface area. Lighting shall be designed, arranged and
installed so as to confine direct rays on to the premises and
to direct light away from adjacent structures, premises or
streets. Lighting fixtures should be of an energy saving type.

m)

All parking areas are to be screened from surrounding


streets with proper landscape elements and the use of
minimum 2 meter high planters.

n)

After the building permit is issued, if a conflict occurred


with the neighbors access, or the traffic flow impact on
the adjacent roads, the Authority has the power to modify
or relocate the source of the obstructions and all the cost
of the modifications or relocations including the repair of
damage and maintaining as original form and finish shall
be borne by the relevant developer.

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7.11.2 Parking Lot Design

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a)

All parking lots and driveways shall be surfaced with


asphalted concrete to a minimum thickness of 7 cm
over a minimum aggregate base of 15cm or surfaced
with Portland cement concrete with a minimum thickness
of 12 cm over a 7 cm aggregate base. After review of
the probable vehicular traffic and the soils report for
the project, additional material may be required to the
approval of the Authority.

b)

Concrete wheel stops or a 15 cm high concrete curb shall


be installed where parking stalls abut fences, walls or
buildings.

c)

Directional arrows and traffic signs shall be required for


all parking areas.

d)

All parking lots shall be provided with a durable and welldrained surface.
i.

Driveways used exclusively for ingress and egress


shall not exceed 10% slope. Parking stalls and
vehicle maneuvering areas shall not exceed 2%
slope.

ii.

The central driveway may be crowned, with a 1%


slope draining to the edges, so that the driveway will
be relatively free from water after rain or washing.

iii.

In designing parking spaces, end stalls should be


about 0.3 meter wider than usual, especially if
bounded by a building or other obstruction.

iv.

Parking spaces under buildings or basement


parking, shall account for the presence of columns
and adjacent walls, which shall be covered with
protective rubber angles, and shall have 2.4 meter
minimum clear height.

v.

A mirror for blind corners shall be provided.

vi.

A provision for surveillance camera is recommended


for emergency purposes.

vii.

The minimum width of the car parking lots and the


driveways inside parking area shall be as follow:
1)

In case of Parallel Parking:

The minimum parking lot dimensions (2.5m x


6m), and the minimum driveway width is 3
meters.

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2)

In case of Angle Parking according to single


unit situation:

Angle

Stall
Width

Actual
Stall
Length

Inclined
Stall
Length

Curb/
Inclined
Stall
Depth

Drive
Way
Width

Total
Width

Road
Type

90

2.5

5.5

5.5

2.5

6.0

17.0

Dual
Way

60

2.5

5.5

6.0

2.9

3.8

15.8

Single
Way

45

2.5

5.5

5.7

3.6

3.3

14.7

Single
Way

3)

In case of Angle Parking, according to single units


situation, concrete stops or paved islands shall be
provided.

7.11.3 Parking Provisions:


Parking provisions are established in order to ensure residents,


visitors and staff are provided with parking space, to reduce
congestion on adjacent streets, and to minimize spillover parking
into adjacent habitable areas.
Parking Provision Requirements should be as follows:
1.

Residential Buildings:
a) Villas:
Residents: one garage space for each occupancy.
Visitors: where villas are served directly from a
road, driveways provide a minimum of one space
within the plot boundary of each villa.
b) Apartments:
One parking space for each apartment (studio or
single bed) or up to 150 square meter floor area.
One and half parking space for each apartment
(2 bedrooms) or with area between 150 square
meter to 200 square meter.
Two parking spaces for each apartment (3
bedrooms) or over 200 square meter and less than
250 square meter floor area.
Two and half parking spaces for each apartment
(4 bedrooms) or with area between 250 square

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meter and 300 square meter.
Three car parking spaces for each apartment (5
bedrooms / penthouse) or with floor area above
300 square meter.
2.

Educational Buildings:
a)

1.5 parking spaces for each class.

b)

1.5 parking spaces per 45 square meter of


administration area.

c)

One bus parking space per 3 classes.

Religious Buildings:
a)

Mosques:

Health Buildings:
a)

b)

Hospitals:

Staff: one parking space for each doctor and


surgeon, plus two parking spaces for each
three others.

Outpatients and Visitors: one parking space


per 3 beds.

Health Centers and Clinics:


Staff: one parking space for each doctor and


surgeon, plus one parking space for each two
others.

Outpatients and Visitors: two parking spaces


per consulting room.

Commercial Buildings:
a)

b)

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As mentioned in Building Regulations and


Design Guidelines, section (16) clause (2).

Offices:

Staff: one parking space per 50 square meter


floor area.

Visitors: 10% of staff parking provision.

Banks:

Staff: one parking space for each managerial


or executive staff, plus one per four others.

Visitors: one parking space per 10 square


meter of banking hall.

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c)

Showrooms:

One parking space per 70 square meter floor


area.

d) General Retail:
One parking space per 25 square meter sales
area.
e) Trade Centers:
One parking space per 45 square meter floor
area.
f) Hotels:
One parking space per 5 hotel rooms.
One parking space for each hotel room that
contains kitchen or pantry.
One parking space per hotel suite.
One parking space for each flat up to 150 square
meter floor area.
Two parking spaces for each flat over 150 square
meter floor area.
One parking space per 45 square meter of
restaurants area.
One parking space per 20 square meter of meeting
rooms or exhibition halls and if conferences are
held, space required should be assessed separately
at one parking space for each five seats.
One parking space per 45 square meter of offices
and shops area.
Staff: one parking space per 2 employees.
g) Automobile service gas stations:
One parking space per 50 square meter of the
Mini Marts, quick meals and drink service areas.
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Cultural Buildings:
a) Museums and public art galleries:
Staff: one parking space per 2 members normally
on duty.
Visitors: one parking space per 30 square meter of
public display area.

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b) Public Libraries:
Staff: one parking space per 2 members normally
on duty.
Visitors: one parking space per 10 seats.
c) Cinemas and Theaters:
Staff: one parking space per 2 members normally
on duty.
Visitors: one parking space per 3 seats.
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Industrial Buildings:
a) Production buildings (factories):
Staff: one parking space per 100 square meter
floor area.
Visitors: 10% of staff parking provision.
b) Storage buildings (warehouses):
Staff: one parking space per 200 square meter
floor area.
c) Maneuvering vehicle outside property limit is not
permitted.

Recreation and Entertainment Buildings:


a) Swimming Pools:
Staff: one parking space per 2 members normally
on duty.
Visitors: one parking space per 10 square meter of
pool area.
b) Playing Fields:
Staff: one parking space per 3 members normally
on duty.
Players: one parking space for each two players
who can use the facility simultaneously.
c) Marinas:
Staff: one parking space per 3 members normally
on duty.
Boat Users: two parking spaces per 3 users.

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Miscellaneous:
a) Horse Stables:
Riding Stable: one parking space per 2 horse
stalls.
Horse Barn: one parking space per 10 stalls.
Horse Race Track and Grandstand: one parking
space per 4 seats.
b) Green Houses:
Staff: one parking space per 2 employees plus one
per company vehicle.
Visitors: one parking space per 25 square meter of
sales area.

Requirements for uses not specifically listed herein shall be


determined by the Authority, based upon the requirements
for comparable uses and upon particular characteristics
of the use. Additional parking over and above required
herein may be required upon the discretion of the Authority
that the specific type of business or use generates a greater
demand for parking than the requirement herein.

7.11.4 Parking for People with Spacial Needs:


The minimum width of the car parking lots and the


driveways inside the parking area shall be as follows:
a) In case of Parallel Parking:

The minimum parking lot dimensions 3.7 m x 6 m and


the minimum drive way width 3 meter.

b)

In case of Angle Parking:

An actual stall width of 3.7m for which the curb or


inclined stall length should be:

4.30 meters for an angle of 60 degrees


5.20 meters for an angle of 45 degrees

Additional width is needed for opening doors and for


maneuvering of wheelchairs, which should be 1.5 meter.

The slope of the ramp shall not exceed 8% and the ramp
location may be varied.

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Parking spaces shall be properly identified through the use


of signage so that the spaces are not used indiscriminately
by people who do not need them, and the displayed signs
shall bear international symbols for accessibility.

Signs shall be installed at a minimum height of 1.5 meter


above floor or ground surface to the bottom of the sign.

Standard size for all accessible signs is 0.3 m x 0.5 m.

A minimum number of parking stalls shall be designated


for use by people with special needs, at the rate of 2.0%
of total number of car parking stalls or one space per 50
cars, or in accordance with the following schedule:

Total Spaces Required

Special Needs Stalls Required

1 - 50

51 - 100

101 - 150

151 - 200

201 - 250

These spaces shall be located as close as possible to a


main entrance of a building or function, preferably no
more than 30 meter away.

7.11.5 Loading and Unloading Bays:


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Off-Street Loading: Every building or structure used for business,


trade, or industry that normally requires truck loading or
unloading with respect to the use, shall provide space as herein
indicated for the loading and unloading of vehicles off the street
or public area. Off-street loading and unloading space shall
be in addition to and not be considered as meeting a part of
the requirement for off-street parking space. Off-Street loading
and unloading space shall not be used or designed, intended or
constructed to be used in a manner to obstruct or interfere with
the free use of any street or adjoining property. The minimum offstreet loading, unloading and maneuvering space required for
specific uses shall be as follows:

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Retail business and service establishments shall provide


one off-street loading, unloading and maneuvering space
at least 3 meter wide and 12 meter long with a 4 meter
height clearance per building.

Industrial plants shall provide one off-street loading and


unloading space per 1800 square meter of floor area.
Each loading space shall be a minimum of 4.0 meter wide
and 15 meter long plus maneuvering space with a 5 meter
height Clearance above FFL.

Trucking terminals shall provide one off-street loading and


unloading space per 450 square meters of total floor area
used for storage, warehousing, and shipping. Loading
and maneuvering space shall be a minimum of 4 meter
wide and 20 meter long with 5 meter height clearance.

Any other required off-street loading area shall have the


following minimum dimensions, 3.0 meter width, 12 meter
length and 4 meter height.

In general off-street loading areas shall not be permitted in


front of any principal building.

Loading areas shall be located and designed so the


vehicle intended to use them can maneuver safely and
conveniently to and from a public right of way and can
complete loading and unloading without obstructing or
interfering with any public right of way or any parking
space.

All off-street loading areas shall be adequately drained


and have adequate lighting.

7.11.6 Turning Radius (Maneuvering Spaces):


Minimum Turning Radii for cars shall be as follows:


a) Inside Curve: 4.5 meters.
b) Outside Curve: 8 meters.
c) Road Width: 3.5 meters.

Minimum turning radii for other types of vehicles shall

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be as per Time Saver Manual for Building Types 4th
Edition.

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This section governs provisions for roads and associated facilities and

is mainly a reproduction of the Roads and Transport Authority Guidelines


that are also in force within the area under CEDs jurisdiction. As such
the information should be used for guidance and exact details should be
sought from the RTAs Regulation in force at the time of application.
8.1

Right of Way (ROW)

It is defined as the road corridor bounded by adjacent plot


boundaries. The chosen width of the right of way should permit
the design of a well balanced cross section, taking into account
the road class, the projected traffic flow, the topography, the
surrounding land uses, and any other relevant parameters such
as grade separation provision.

The below table summarizes the typical provision of overall right


of way width (m) for various road classes.
Road Class

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Local

12 to 24

12 to 24

18

Collector

24 to 38

24 to 38

28 to 38

Secondary Arterial

45 to 60

45

Primary Arterial

67 to 85

67

Expressway
Freeway

38 to 76

Determined following consideration of factors


relevant to the specific location.

8.2

Local Roads:

They are defined as the lowest class of roads intended for


short journeys only. Their primary function is to provide access
to adjoining land uses. In residential areas, local streets have
a high level of non-motorized activity, caused primarily by the
movement of pedestrians and children at play. Traffic generators
such as schools, mosques and shopping facilities should be
carefully considered in the overall design especially with
pedestrian movements. In commercial and industrial areas, the
prime function of the local roads is to provide access to premises.
The type of vehicle necessary to service the adjacent land-use
activity generally determines the scale and layout of the street
and its function.

8.2.1: Lane Width:


Lane widths on local roads should be as shown in the following

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table:
Lane width (m)
Single-lane roads

4.00

2-lane roads

Residential

3.50

Commercial

3.50

Industrial

3.65

8.2.2 Pedestrian Facilities:


Sidewalks should be provided on both sides of local roads.


Minimum sidewalk width should be 1.8 m and is subject to
approval from Service Authority regarding access to their
existing, or future, underground operations.

8.2.3 Turning Areas:


Cul-de-sacs should be provided with an area at the closed end
to allow vehicles to turn around and return along the road. The
following figure shows a range of typical turning areas, with their
dimensions.
20m (30m)

15m
4m

20m Min.

(R R 6 m
10
m
)

m )
R610m
(R

Circular

10m (20m)

4m
(6m)

20m (30m)

6m (10m)

20m (30m)

10m

4m

Square End
(with anglde parking)

(15m)

(R R 6 m
10
m
)

Square End
(minimum)

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Circular Offset

Hammerhead

Dimension in bracket relates to SU design vehicles

(6m)

20m

6m (10m)

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8.2.4 Typical cross-sectional elements relating to local roads:
See Appendices -1, 2 and 3 in Section 11
8.3

Collectors:

Collector roads are defined as roads which provide land access


and traffic circulation service within residential, commercial
and industrial areas. Collectors generally link local roads with
arterials. The function of collectors is to cater for short-distance
trips at relatively low speeds, and to provide a means of access
to and from the arterial road network.

8.3.1 Lane Width:


It should be provided with lanes which are 3.65 m wide, except


in industrial areas, where 3.75 m is provided. Median widths
depend on circumstances, but preferred width is 6.0 m

8.3.2 Pedestrian Facilities:


8.3.3

Sidewalks should normally be provided on both sides. A


minimum width of 2.0 m applies, but widths of 3.0 m or more
are desirable.
Typical cross-sectional elements relating to Collectors:
See Appendices 4 and 5 in Section 11

8.4

Arterial Roads:

A road used primarily for the movement of through traffic,


which also gives access to abutting properties as a secondary
function. Access is in general controlled by at-grade intersections
(signalized or roundabouts) but grade separated intersections
are also used. Arterials normally link collectors with freeways or
expressways.

8.4.1 Lane Width:


It should be provided with lanes which are 3.65 m. Median


widths depends on circumstances, but normally 6.0 m to 8.0 m.
8.0 to 10 m, on primary arterials, median should be 12.0 m.

8.4.2 Pedestrian Facilities:



Sidewalks should normally be provided on both sides of an urban
arterial. Preferred sidewalk width for arterial roads (m) is shown

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in the following table:

Primary Arterial

Secondary Arterial

Desirable

4.3 or more

3.35 or more

Minimum

1.8

1.8

8.4.3 Typical cross-sectional elements relating to Arterials:


See Appendices 6, 7, 8 and 9 in Section 11

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8.5

Expressways and Freeways:

Expressways and Freeways represent the highest standard of


road provision in Dubai. Express way is defined as a multi-lane,
divided road designed to move large volumes of traffic at speed
under free flow conditions. It has full control of access, with
grade separated intersections, but some access to major frontage
uses may be provided by means of service roads connected
by free flow ramps. A freeway has absolutely no connections
between interchanges. The difference between an expressway
and freeway lies primarily in the degree of access control.

Cross-sectional design varies according to RTA plans, therefore,


connections and accesses should be submitted to RTA for their
revision and approval.

8.6

Intersections:

An intersection is the area where two roads join or cross. This can
be achieved at-grade, in which case there are three basic types of
intersection, namely major/minor intersections, roundabout and
U-turn. Key issues to be addressed in the design of intersection
include:
-

Visibility.

Driver perception

Signage and road marking.

Traffic control.

Geometric implications arising from chosen design


vehicle.

Safety of pedestrians.

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8.6.1 Intersection Spacing:

The location of main intersections is generally dictated by the


geographical position of the roads within the network, and
intermediate intersections are usually a function of the surrounding
area and its current and future development.
Factors which should be taken into account when determining the
need for an intersection include:

the class of road within the hierarchy

the general intersection spacing which applies to such a


road class

the potential traffic demand for access to/from the main


road

the length of the alternative route if no intersection is


provided

the design speed and posted speed of the road

the lengths required for any weaving to occur safely

decision sight distances

the physical dimensions of the intersection itself

It is not possible to apply strict and rigorous standards to the


spacing of intersections. The information in the following
table should therefore only be used as broad guidance when
considering the minimum spacing of intersections.
Road class
Local Road

Intersection spacing (m)


60

Collector

100

Secondary Arterial

200

Primary Arterial

400

Expressway

1000

Freeway

1500

8.6.2 Corner Radii:


Corners may be of constant radius (simple) or may use a compound


curve. Only relevant constant corner radii will be presented due
to the highly flexible provision of compound curves. Corner radii

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at major/minor intersections are shown in the following table:

8.7

Situation

Corner radius (m)

Local road / Local road

10
(maybe reduced to 7m
if vehicles larger than a
car occur infrequently)

Local road / Collector

10

All others

15

Other Road Facilities:

8.7.1 Pedestrian Facilities:


They are categorized into two parts:
-

Sidewalks those which run generally parallel to a road

Crossings those which cross the road

1-1 Sidewalks:

In areas with high volumes of pedestrian traffic, sidewalks should


be provided on both sides of the road. It is recommended that
one be provided if the maximum hourly pedestrian demand is
likely to exceed 20 persons per hour in a residential area, and
100 persons per hour in a commercial area. The nature of the
adjoining land uses has an influence on provision.
Design Considerations:

The minimum width of a sidewalk is 1.8 m, although it is subject


to agreement from the service authority regarding access to their
underground apparatus.

Sidewalks may be constructed of interlocking tiles, asphalt or


concrete, and should generally be laid at a cross fall of 2.5%
towards the road, so as to facilitate drainage. Marble-like
surfaces should generally be avoided; when wet; they can be
treacherous for pedestrians.
1-2 Crossings:

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Pedestrian movement is relatively compatible with traffic movement


on local streets, but becomes less compatible on roads of higher
category in the hierarchy. Therefore, grade separated structures
should be provided to facilitate pedestrian crossings on freeways

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and expressways. Their locations should be investigated, based
on consideration of the pedestrian generation sources, the travel
patterns of pedestrian movements, the pedestrian volumes, the
classification of road to be crossed and its traffic level, the
adjacent land use and the pedestrian accident record.
Design Considerations:

Where a structure is to be provided, it must be able to accommodate


handicapped pedestrians and those on wheelchairs. Ramps
should be provided to a preferred maximum grade of 8%, with
an absolute maximum grade of 10% being available for use in
different locations. Level landing areas of at least 1.5 m length
should be installed so that no individual ramp section is longer
than 9.0 m. Handrails should be provided on ramps and on any
steps which are also being provided as an alternative shorter
route.

The width of the pedestrian crossing itself should generally be 3.0


m, crossings wider than 6.0 m should not normally be provided
as shown on the table below:

Design flow (pedestrians / min)

Recommended pedestrian
crossing width (m)

Up to 10

3.0 (minimum)

12

3.6

15

4.5

20 and above

6.0 (maximum)

More than 30

Consider grade separation

In order to provide for the safe and convenient movement of ablebodied pedestrians as well as physically challenged persons and
those in wheelchairs, dropped curbs should be included at all
at-grade pedestrian crossing points.

8.7.2 Cycle Facilities:


Locations with heavy cycle traffic may include the following suggestions:
-

On curbed roads, consider providing a wider outer lane


(4.2 m minimum width). If justified, a separate cycle line

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(1.0 m minimum width) may be identified by means of
longitudinal road marking.

Drainage gullies should be flush with the pavement,


aligned at right-angles to the direction of cycle movement,
and preferably not in the cycle traveled way.

Maintenance of areas used by cycles is important


particularly regular sweeping. Accesses by the relevant
machinery should be possible.

Where specific cycle facilities are being considered, reference


should be made to the practice in other countries where the level
of cycle usage is high and the design standard of cycle facilities
is good.

8.7.3 Public Transport :


Buses should generally be enabled to stop without obstructing the


flow of traffic. It is therefore normal practice to provide bus bays,
the preferred bus bay layout is shown in the following figure:
5.0m

20.0m **

30.0m *

20.0m**

5.0m

10.5m ^^

Upstand curb

Blocked paved
pedestrian area

Shelter for
waiting passengers

Blocked paved,
color differentiated,
waiting area for buses

Single bus only, may be


reduced to 15m

^^ May be reduced to 6.5 absolute


minimum, if no shelter is provided

** In difficult circumstances may be


reduced to an absolute
minimum of 10m

Preferred Bus Bay Layout:


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On secondary arterials and collectors (and on local roads and


streets if they are used by buses), it may be acceptable to permit
buses to stop by the curb, provided that:

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The bus stop area is kept free from parked vehicles.

The bus stop is not located close to a major/minor


intersection.

Parking should be prohibited over a distance of 12 m


before and 8 m beyond the bus stop area.

When providing bus stopping points in the vicinity of intersections,


the following points should be borne in mind:
-

In general, it is preferred to locate bus stops on the exit


side of the intersection. A distance of at least 10 m beyond
the limit of the intersection would generally be required.

If a bus stop is to be provided on the approach side, then


it must be positioned sufficiently far in advance that the
bus can move off safely and join the relevant traffic lane
without undue interference with other vehicles. A minimum
distance of 20 m from the end of the layby to the start
of any right-turning maneuver or auxiliary lane should
generally be adequate.

If a bus stop is located on the approach to a roundabout


or signalized intersection, it should normally be located
clear of any queuing vehicles, so that there is no loss of
capacity at the intersection. The following figure illustrates
some of these points:
3

20m

(Table
(Table
14.12)
14.12)
Bus stop Lead in Decleration
30-15m Taper Length

10m min.

20m min.

1 Bus stop on exit side


2 Bus stop on approach side
3 Bus stop on approach side
possible arrangement
if all busesturn right

8.7.4 Parking Facilities:


The need for parking is determined by the existing and future


development of the immediate surrounding area. Where

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possible, parking should be provided remote from the road, in
conveniently located parking lots designed for the purpose. On
service roads, some collectors and local streets it is however
beneficial to include curbside parking where the adjoining land
use warrants it.
Curbside parking should not be provided:
-

Within sight triangles at intersections, so that visibility can


be maintained, and pedestrians can cross unmasked.

Opposite access points to properties, unless there is


adequate width for vehicles to enter and leave the property
without impinging on the parking space.

On bends, in order that adequate forward visibility can


be maintained and that any encroachment into the path of
oncoming vehicles is eliminated.

At pedestrian crossing points, to minimize the width to be


crossed by pedestrians.

In advance of pedestrian crossing points, so that


pedestrians can clearly see and be seen.

At hydrants.

At any other location where it would create unsafe


conditions.

8.7.5 Gate Standards:


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Free zones and other gated communities should be bounded


by fences and access control for privacy and security reasons.
Gates should include the following standards:
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Gates shall be designed with sufficient capacity so that


no stacking of incoming vehicles will occur on public
roadways.

Gates shall be designed with sufficient capacity so that no


stacking of outgoing vehicles impedes traffic at adjacent
junctions or intersections.

No intersections or parcel driveways shall be permitted


within 400 m of the gate area.

Each gate designated for cargo entry/exit shall have


areas reserved for Customs facilities and truck parks for
incoming and exiting vehicles especially for warehouses

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and industrial uses.
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Clear signage shall be installed both within and outside


the area indicating the vehicle type permitted at each gate
and the gate status i.e. Open, Closed especially in the free
zone area.

Heavy vehicles gates and light vehicles gates shall be


clearly designated for safety reasons in warehouses and
industrial areas.

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The aim of this section is to ensure the provision of adequate plots for the
public facilities with efficient areas that fulfill the end-users needs.

9.1 Educational Facilities:


9.1.1

Governmental Schools:

They are mainly developed by the Ministry of Education (MOE).


The allocation of governmental schools is undertaken by both
DM and MOE. Therefore, developers should coordinate with
MOE to fulfill their requirements according to their future plans.

9.1.2

Private Schools:

They comprise around 67% of total number of schools in Dubai.


Based on densities and number of dwellings per hectare, the
minimum number of schools and minimum area required by each
type will be calculated. The following are the requirements of
private schools by type.
1-1

Kindergartens:

They are defined as the program or class for four year old to
six year old children that serve as an introduction to school.
Maximum distance to school should be 1000 m. Following are
the minimum area required for each density:
Low density areas:
Area = 5,500 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 1,400 2,000
High density areas:
Area = 4,600 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 1,400 2,000
Zoning Regulation:
Built-up Area : preferably <60 %
Building Height : Ground only
Setbacks
: 3.0m from each side
Parking Spaces : 1 parking space/classroom + bus parking.

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1-2

Primary Schools:

They are defined as the program or class for six year old to ten
year old children that serve as childs formal education (grade 1
to 5). Maximum distance to school should be 1500 m. Following
are the minimum area required for each density:
Low density areas:
Area = 8,300 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 1,600 2,400
High density areas:
Area = 7,500 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 1,600 2,400
Zoning Regulation:
Built-up Area : preferably <60 %
Building Height : Ground only
Setbacks
: 3.0m from each side
Parking Spaces : 1 parking space/classroom + bus parking.
1-3

Intermediate Schools:

They are defined as schools at a level between elementary


and high school, typically including grades six through nine.
Maximum distance to school should be 2000 m. Following are
the minimum area required for each density:
Low density areas:
Area = 9,300 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 3,000 4,000
High density areas:
Area = 7,500 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 3,000 4,000
Zoning Regulation:
Built-up Area : preferably <60 %
Building Height : Ground only

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Setbacks
: 3.0m from each side
Parking Spaces : 1 parking space/classroom + bus parking.
1-4

Secondary Schools:

They are defined as schools for students between intermediate


school and college; usually grades 10 to 12.
Low density areas:
Area = 14,800 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 4,000 6,000
High density areas:
Area = 12,000 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 4,000 6,000
Zoning Regulation:
Built-up Area : preferably <60 %
Building Height : Ground +2
Setbacks
: 3.0m from each side
Parking Spaces : 1.5 parking space/classroom + bus parking.

9.2

Health Facilities:

9.2.1 Government Sector:


They are mainly developed by the Ministry of Health (MOH)


and Department of Health and Medical Services (DOHMS). The
allocation of governmental hospitals and clinics are undertaken by
both DM and DOHMS. Therefore, developers should coordinate
with DOHMS and DM to fulfill their requirements according to
their future plans.

9.2.2 Private Sector:


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According to studies carried by DOHMS, basic private primary


health care facilities could be classified into four different
classes;
1 - General clinic
2 - Specialty clinic
3 - Polyclinic
4 - Private hospital

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The provision of those facilities tends to allocate private health
services for maximum efficiency, taking into account population
densities.
1-1 Private General Clinic:

It represents the basic private medical service run by one or more


general practitioners.
Low density areas:
Area = 930 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 1,000 1,400
High density areas:
Area = 750 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 1,000 1,400
Zoning Regulation:
Built-up Area : preferably <60 %
Building Height : Ground +1
Setbacks
: 3.0m from each side
Parking Spaces : 1 parking space/Examination room.
1-2 Private Specialty Clinic:

A specialty clinic should be administered by one or more doctors


of the same specialty of the clinic.
Medium density areas:
Area = 930 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 1,400 2,000
High density areas:
Area = 750 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 1,400 2,000
Zoning Regulation:
Built-up Area : preferably <60 %

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Building Height : Ground +1
Setbacks
: 3.0m from each side
Parking Spaces : 1 parking space/Examination room.
1-3

Private Polyclinic:

It represents the most popular type of private medical services


which includes varieties of medical specialization.
Low density areas:
Area = 1,120 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 1,400 2,000
High density areas:
Area = 930 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 1,400 2,000
Zoning Regulation:
Built-up Area : preferably <60 %
Building Height : Ground +1
Setbacks
: 3.0m from each side
Parking Spaces : 1 parking space/Examination room.
1-4 Private Hospital:

It is defined as a private medical institution supplied with


specialized medical facilities where sick people are admitted for
medical or surgical care.
Low density areas:
Area = 17,500 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 10,000 14,000
High density areas:
Area = 16,200 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 10,000 14,000

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Zoning Regulation:
Built-up Area : preferably <40%
Building Height : Ground +3
Setbacks
: 3.0m from each side
Parking Spaces : 2/ Dr. + 1/bed
9.3

Commercial Facilities:
The commercial facilities are designed to provide a wide variety
of retail facilities. The aim of planning standards for commercial
facilities is to achieve the proper shopping floor space according
to the projected population to avoid under-used retail or shortage
of provision. Also, adequate shopping facility for daily needs
should be considered.
In this regard, a community shopping center will be provided
which consists of a complex of shops that serves residents with
their daily needs.
Low density areas:
Area = 8,000 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 2,000 3,000
High density areas:
Area = 6,500 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 2,000 3,000
Zoning Regulation:
Built Up Area

: As per DCR and CEDs decision, depending on


the nature of the proposed developmnt.
Building Height : Ground +1
Setbacks
: 3.0m from each side
Parking Spaces : 1 P.S/70 sq.m. floor area.

9.4

Police Facilities
Police facilities are divided into two parts Police Stations
and Police Posts. Police Stations are recommended to serve
catchments of approximately 70,000 populations. In terms of
location, a critical factor is response time. Dubai Police stressed
that response time should not be more than 5 minutes.

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Police Posts are smaller in scale and serve as security points for
certain areas. However, police facilities should be allocated
after coordinating with Dubai Police.
9.4.1

Police Stations:
A station that policemen can use for keeping order in a certain
community, and to preserve the rights of the people, enforcing
of the government laws and regulations and prevention of
crime.
Low density areas:
Area = 3,700 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 24,000 30,000
High density areas:
Area = 2,800 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 24,000 30,000
Zoning Regulation:
Built-up Area : preferably <60 %
Building Height : Ground +1
Setbacks
: 3.0m from each side
Parking Spaces : 1 P.S/70 sqm floor area.

9.4.2 Police Post:


It is defined as a small police station that serves certain areas of
special economical or social importance, such as airports, sea
ports, water frontages, and commercial complexes.
Low density areas:
Area = 930 sq.m
Covers areas of special economical importance
High density areas:
Area = 750 sq.m
Covers areas of special economical importance

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Zoning Regulation:
Built-up Area : preferably <60%
Building Height : Ground +1
Setbacks
: 3.0m from each side
Parking Spaces : 1 P.S/70 sqm floor area.
9.5

Civil Defense Facilities:


Civil Defense facilities are divided into two parts, Civil Defense
Centers and Civil Defense Points. Civil Defense Centers should
serve a catchment area of approximately 50,000 populations.
The response time should be 2-4 minutes for emergency vehicles
to reach all buildings. This response time generally translates to a
service radius of 2 km.
Civil Defense Points are smaller in scale and serve certain
areas. However, Civil Defense facilities should be allocated after
coordinating with Dubai Civil Defense.

9.5.1 Civil Defense Centers:


These are defined as stations housing fire apparatus and firemen
to respond to fire and manmade hazards in a certain area.
Low density areas:
Area = 3,200 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 14,000 20,000
High density areas:
Area = 2,800 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 14,000 20,000
Zoning Regulation:
Built-up Area : preferably <60 %
Building Height : Ground only
Setbacks
: 3.0m from each side
Parking Spaces : 1 P.S/70 sqm floor area.
9.5.2 Civil Defense Points:
They are defined as fire fighting points housing fire apparatus
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economically important areas.
The service zone of civil defense points covers areas of residential
communities of min. 600 dwelling units with maximum service
distance of 4 km.
Low density areas:
Area = 930 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 600
High density areas:
Area = 750 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 600
Zoning Regulation:
Built-up Area : preferably <60%
Building Height : Ground + 1
Setbacks
: 3.0m from each side
Parking Spaces : 1 P.S/70 sqm floor area

9.6

Post Facilities:
Emirates Post desired standard is one post office branch for every
30,000 people. They also aim to provide a private P.O. Box for
every business enterprise in Dubai and one private P.O box for at
least 2 residential units.

9.6.1 Post Office:


It is defined as a local branch of the Emirates Post Authority
that provides mail delivery services for individuals, government
authorities, and business units.
Low density areas:
Area = 930 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 4,000 - 6,000
High density areas:
Area = 750 sq.m
Number of dwelling units served: 4,000 - 6,000

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Zoning Regulation:
Built-up Area : preferably <60%
Building Height : Ground only
Setbacks
: 3.0m from each side
Parking Spaces : 1 P.S/70 sqm floor area.
9.6.2 Post Shelters:
They are defined as private P.O. boxes shelters that contain 250
private post boxes each, and serve mainly individuals and business
establishments. They are mainly provided for commercial areas,
community service centers, remote residential communities, and
within post offices.
Each should serve 400 to 600 dwelling units or 250 business
establishments with minimum area or 6mX6m
Zoning Regulation:
Setbacks
: as per standard design.
Parking Spaces : should be located adjacent to public parking lots.

9.7

Recreational Facilities:
The purpose of having open spaces such as parks and playgrounds
is to promote public health and create safe environment for kids.
Community parks and playgrounds standards that will have to
be particularly demonstrated:

9.7.1 Community Park:


It is defined as a fenced recreational space within the community,
which includes green areas, pedestrian walkways, children
playgrounds, and other familys entertainment facilities.
For both low and high density areas:
Area = 2,200 sq.m/ 200 units
Number of dwelling units served: 1,400 - 2,000
Zoning Regulation:
Parking Spaces : 1 P.S/140 sqm.

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9.7.2 Playgrounds:
It is defined as a piece of ground used for recreation and sport
activities of the young people in a residential community. It is
provided with one or some of the following sport fields: football,
volleyball, basketball and handball.
Low density areas:
Area = 1,000 sq.m/ 200 units
Number of dwelling units served: 1,400 - 2,000
High density areas:
Area = 500 sq.m/ 200 units
Number of dwelling units served: 1,400 - 2,000
Zoning Regulation:
Parking Spaces : 1 P.S/140 sqm.

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Chapter 2: Section 10 : GENERAL SUBDIVISION GUIDELINES

10.1

The Plot Level

There are some requirements or guidelines adopted by the team


of Detail Planning Unit which have been applied and approved
for all Nationals residential areas.
- Accessibility:

All plots should have direct access to local roads. Plots that locate
on higher levels of roads such as secondary and primary arterials
should have access through service roads. Access is prohibited
on expressways and freeways.
- Plot size & shape:

Plots should be with minimum frontage of 10 m. The appropriate


ratio between width and length should be 1:2 or 2:3. In addition,
irregular shapes should be avoided to provide efficient space
utilization and better opportunities for the architects.

X
2X
2X
3X

10.2

The Block Level:

It is known that rows of gathered plots make blocks. Maximum


length of blocks should not exceed 250 m, sikkas (6m) or roads
are always placed around to determine their boundaries.

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10.3

Roads Standards:

Road hierarchy principle is applied to provide better mobility


for traffic considering safety factor as primary objective, so that,
through traffic is prohibited in all communities. Also the minimum
width of local roads should be 18 m (60 ft). Traffic distribution,
road layout type and other minor guidelines shall be discussed.

1- Layout Type: The most desirable layout pattern that is applied


by DM is the one that is mixed between regular grid and loop
systems. It is noted that cul-de-sacs are narrowly applied as well
as the free curvature routes.

10.4

Restricted Local Roads Connections:

The spacing standards for local roads should be with minimum


distance of 60 m. Other dangerous interchanges that have sharp
angles should be avoided. In addition, plots that are located on
T- junctions should have chamfers that allow better view for all
road users, it usually has chamfer dimension of 6m.

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11.1

Appendix (1) - One way, one lane local street with parallel parking
- residential / commercial (ROW 18.3 m - 60)

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11.2

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Appendix (2) - Two way, two lane local street with parallel parking
- residential / commercial (ROW 18.3 m - 60)

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11.3

Appendix (3) - Two way, two lane local street with parallel parking
Industrial (ROW 18.3 m - 60)

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11.4

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Appendix (4) - Two ways, four lane collector with parallel parking
Residential/Commercial (38 m - 125)

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11.5

Appendix (5) - Two ways, four lane collector with parallel parking
Industrial (38 m - 125)

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11.6

Appendix (6) - Two ways, four lane secondary arterial with service
road and parallel parking - Residential/Commercial (45.7 m - 150)
Symmetrical

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11.7

Appendix (7) - Two ways, six lane secondary arterial with service road
and angled parking - Residential/Commercial (61 m - 200)
Symmetrical

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11.8

Appendix (8) - Two ways, four lane secondary arterial Industrial (45.7
m 150)
Symmetrical

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11.9

Appendix (9) - Two ways, four lane primary arterial with service road
and angled parking-Residential/Commercial (67 m - 220)
Symmetrical

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CHAPTER 3:
MEP SERVICES

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Chapter 3 : Section 12 : GENERAL


This chapter covers all building services such as Electrical, Mechanical
including HVAC, Telecommunications, Water Supply, Plumbing and
Drainage. It also addresses Fire Protection, Environment, Health and
Safety aspects that have to be adhered to during the planning, detailed
design, construction and operation of any development.
As Water and Electricity are provided by DEWA and Telecommunication
Services are provided by either Etisalat or du, the design and construction
of these services should follow the most up to date rules and regulations
of these authorities. Another Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation
company, Environment, Health and Safety is entrusted with regulating and
enforcing the regulations related to Environment, Health & Safety, Fire
protection and Drainage Services and their rules and regulations should
be referred to for these areas. (see website http://www.ehss.ae for further
details).
This chapter therefore addresses submission requirements for the various
services and outlines rules, regulations and codes and standards that need
to be followed in each area. In addition, some general regulations and
technical guidelines are provided for some services to act as a resource
for the developers and facilitate their task of going through various phases
of development approvals.
12.1

Abbreviations

The following is a list of abbreviations frequently used in this


Chapter:

HVAC : Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning

ASHRAE : American Society of Heating, Refrigerating


and Air Conditioning Engineers

SMACNA : Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors


National Association

CIBSE : Chartered Institution of Building Services


Engineers

DW 142 & 144 : Duct Work Specifications

BS-EN : British European Standards

DM : Dubai Municipality

RTA : Road and Transport Authority

Etisalat and Du : Telecommunication Service Providers

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DCA : Dubai Civil Aviation Authority

DEWA : Dubai Electricity and Water Authority

IEEE : Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

IEC : International Electro -Technical Commission

IEE Wiring Regulations: International Electrical Engineers


Wiring Regulations.

ROW : Right of Way

CSD (W) : (DEWAs) Consumer Service Department Water

MDF: Main Distribution Frame.

MEP: Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing

dB: Decibel

JAFZA:Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority

kVA: kilo Volt Ampere

kA : kilo Ampere

LV: Low Voltage

MV:Medium Voltage

HV : High Voltage

uPVC : unplasticised poly vinyl chloride.

DB : distribution board

ACB : Air Circuit Breaker

MCCB : moulded case circuit breaker

MCB : miniature circuit breaker

CED : Civil Engineering Department

Hz : Hertz

V : Volt

kW : kilo Watt

Gal. : Imperial Gallons

pdf : Portable Document Format

XLPE : Cross Linked Poly Ethylene

SWA : Steel Wire Armoured

GRP: Glass Reinforced Plastic

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IP : Ingress Protection

HBC : High Breaking Capacity

PF: Power Factor

R Y B : Red Yellow Blue

kWH : kilo Watt Hour

ELCB : Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker

A/C : Air Conditioner

kph : kilo meter per hour

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The following Service Conditions shall be considered as the design
conditions unless otherwise specified explicitly.
The climate in Dubai is typical of a coastal area in the Arabian Gulf
region and all the equipment designed shall be suitable for the following
climatic conditions:

Altitude

: Sea Level.

Relative Humidity

: Average 60/70%: Maximum 100%

Ambient Temperature

: Mean monthly Max 39.2C: Min


14.2oC
Highest max. Temperature 47oC
Lowest min. temperature 8.9oC

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Atmosphere

: Saliferous, containing dust particles


and pollutants.

Rainfall

: Rare, but heavy.

Wind

: Gusts may reach 160 km/hour.

Design Ambient Temperature

: 50oC plus allowance for solar


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Chapter 3 : Section 14: REFERENCED STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS


Below is a list of generic Standards, Handbooks and Guides for
information purposes. The latest releases of the specific documents,
their amendments and addenda should be used during the development
process.

HVAC

ASHRAE Handbooks

SMACNA

CIBSE Guidelines

DW 142 & 144

Plumbing and Drainage


CIBSE Guidelines

The Institute of Plumbing Guide

BS-EN Standards

Fire Protection
Please refer to EHS Guidelines.

Electrical

IEE Wiring Regulations for Electrical Installations - latest


revisions.

Relevant IEC / BS Codes and Standards for the Electrical


Works.

DEWA Regulations - latest edition.

Other Guidelines/Regulations

Dubai Etisalat / du Regulations,

Dubai Road and Transport Authority (RTA) Regulations.

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCA) Regulations.

Dubai Municipality (DM) Regulations.

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15.1

EHS

Environment, Health, Safety and Fire Protection (EHS) Regulations


are mandated by Environment, Health and Safety of the Ports,
Customs and Free Zone Corporation and can be downloaded
from the website www.ehss.ae and the same shall be followed.

15.2

HVAC

All Engineers & Developers shall comply with the Regulations


of Technical Specifications for Thermal Insulation Systems and
Control of Energy Consumption for Air- Conditioned Buildings in
the Emirate of Dubai issued by DM (latest edition) on making
drawings and engineering designs and in the construction of
building works with air-conditioning.

All the HVAC designs shall in general comply with ASHRAE


Standards.

Heat gain calculations complying with the above regulations


with drawings shall be submitted to CED for review and approval
during the Building Permit application process.

Also systems and techniques used for HVAC should comply with
the regulations of EHS of PCFC.

Any party violating the provisions hereof shall be subject to the


penalties stipulated by CED.

15.3

Plumbing & Drainage

All the Plumbing & Drainage designs shall in general comply with
the references listed in Section 14.

A Utility Layout Plan shall be submitted to CED for review and


approval during the Building Permit application process. This
Plan should contain coordinates, depths, levels and sizes for
all pipes for sewer and surface drainage in addition to similar
details for other utilities.

Also systems and techniques used for Plumbing & Drainage


should comply with the regulations of EHS of PCFC.

Any party violating the provisions hereof shall be subject to the


penalties stipulated by CED.

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15.4

Electrical

Power requirements for all developments are provided by Dubai


Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and their rules and
regulations have to be complied with in all aspects.

The developer shall confirm maximum installed power capacity


in kW, required for his operations on the property he intends
to lease from JAFZA or other Dubai World Business Units The
above requirements of electric power shall be duly filled in at the
appropriate space on the lease application form (See Appendix
A, 18.1) for JAFZAs Application Form as an example).

CED also requires an NOC (No objection Certificate) from


DEWAs Electricity Department before issuing a Building Permit.
Similarly DEWA requires an NOC from CED before supplying
power, permanently or temporarily during the construction
process.

Generally all Electrical Installations shall comply with particular


requirements of CED regulations and latest General Guidelines
of local Authority (DEWA). In case of any discrepancy, the same
shall be referred to CED. Following are some of these General
Guidelines current at the time of publication and the developer
or his agents are advised to check any updates to these upon
application.

Materials, design and workmanship for all electrical installations


shall be in strict accordance with the current IEE Wiring
Regulations and to acceptable international standards similar to
the BS.

15.4.1 Mode of Power Supply


DEWA shall be responsible for providing power connection up


to the consumer metering point located at the plot fence line or
within the plot with full access to DEWA for 24 Hours. Pocket
substation (if required) shall be located within the leased property
with full access to DEWA maintenance personnel.

132kV/11kV distribution network shall be provided by DEWA


up to leased plot and downstream distribution shall be the
responsibility of the Developer. Electricity supply will be provided
either at 11kV, 50 Hz or 400 Volts, 50Hz at the discretion of
DEWA.

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As per DEWAs Regulations, a single source of power connection


shall be provided to each plot unless otherwise special
arrangements have been made with DEWA.

Total connected loads equal to or greater than 1000 kVA are


generally provided only through dedicated substations.
15.4.2 Permanent Power Connection.

Developer shall liaise directly with DEWA for obtaining permanent


power connections by completing all DEWA formalities as
stipulated in DEWA Regulations. All related permanent power
connection charges due to the Service Authorities shall be borne
by the developer /lessee.

Any 11kV switchgear used shall comply with the latest edition of
relevant IEC Standards or equivalent. Generally, switchgear
which is metal clad and utilises withdrawable circuit breaker
trucks having an integral earthing facility with essential foolproof
interlocks shall conform to the requirements of DEWA. The
technical specifications of 11kV switchgear and transformers
supplied and installed by the developer shall be submitted to
DEWA for approval prior to installation.

Relay setting calculation shall be submitted for DEWA approval


prior to release of permanent power connection.

The terms and conditions for supply of electricity to the developers


premises shall be as stipulated on DEWAs composite application
form (Appendix E, 18.5).

15.4.3 Temporary Power Requirement


Any temporary power supply for site services during construction


shall be the responsibility of the developer.

NOC to DEWA shall be obtained from CED Services. A request


which indicates the Plot Number, Client Name / Project Name,
Consultant Name, Contractor Name and the power requirement
in kW shall be sent via Email to CED Services.

15.4.4 Additional Power Requirement


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Any additional power requirement for existing facilities, the


Developer/lessee shall directly approach DEWA after obtaining
CED NOC. A request for this NOC indicating the Plot number,

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Client name / Project name, Consultant name, Contractor
name, additional power in kW shall be sent via Email to CED
Services.
15.4.5 Standby Power Supply

If Standby Generators are used, they shall be connected to the


electrical distribution system only through an approved electrical
and mechanical interlocking device, to prevent paralleling of
generator supply to incoming mains.

EHS approval shall be obtained prior to the installation of


Generator at site. (Refer to EHS Regulations)

15.4.6 Earthing

Suitable earthing systems shall be designed and installed as per


latest edition of relevant BS- EN Standards.

Neutral earthing arrangements shall be compatible with the


existing earthing system of the DEWA electrical distribution
network

15.4.7 Lightning Protection


Suitable lightning protection system shall be designed and


installed as per the latest edition of relevant BS-EN Standards.

15.4.8 Vector Group


The Vector Group of any power distribution transformers used


shall conform to the requirements of the DEWA power system.

15.4.9 Power Factor Correction and Under Voltage Protection


The internal electrical distribution system at the developers


premises shall comply with DEWAs General Guidelines for
Power Factor Correction and Under Voltage Protection (Appendix
F, 18.6).

Harmonic suppression equipment shall be installed at the load


side if the types of load generate more harmonics than that is
allowed as per the standard.

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15.4.10 Lighting

Artificial lighting to habitable rooms shall be to Standards


stipulated in IEE Wiring Regulations. Lighting installations at
warehouses/industrial areas/offices and other common purpose
areas shall comply with the requirements of relevant British
Standards or equivalent Standards approved by DEWA. The
lighting luminance levels shall be as indicated in Appendix B,
18.2.

All external area lighting shall be controlled via timer & photocell
controlled circuit with over riding facility unless otherwise
specified separately.

15.4.11 ROW

The services shall be installed as per the standard ROW. The


details shall be obtained from the CED Drawing office (ced.
drawings@ced.ae)

On entranceways across the Authoritys service corridors, cables


shall be routed through uPVC Ducts and sufficient number of
spare ducts shall be provided. Any existing cables in such areas
shall be split ducted by the developer to the approval of CED/
DEWA.

All road crossings require the approval of DEWA.

15.4.12 General PCFCs NOC Conditions


DEWA requires an NOC from PCFC, CED and this is usually


issued subject to conditions and limitations. These are reproduced
in Appendix C, 18.3

15.4.13 Documentation Details.


a)

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Building Permit

The following electrical drawings /documents shall form part of


the Building Permit for modification / additional work on the
existing leased facility. Please refer to the Building Regulations
and Design Guidelines (Blue Code)

Proposed lighting and small power layout of the extended


/modified areas.

Single line diagram and load schedule for the existing


and proposed LV Distribution Network.

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Load schedule of all new proposed DBs.


Layout of the machineries if any.

b)

Digging Permit

NOC copy from services authority, key plan of the project


indicates plot number, project number, client name, consultant
name.
c)

Plot Number, Project Number, Project Name, Client Name,


Consultant Name.
d)

NOC to DEWA for Developers to liaise with DEWA

Plot Number, Project Number, Project Name, Client Name,


Consultant Name.
f)

NOC to DEWA for release of temporary power

Plot Number, Project Number, Project Name, Client Name,


Consultant Name.
e)

NOC to DEWA for release of permanent power

Operational Fitness Certificate

An official request through our Building Permit Section with details


of the facility shall be made. Operational Fitness Certificate shall
be issued by EHS/CED upon satisfactory reports received from
the respective departments.

15.4.14 Indemnity to the Authority


Though all efforts will be made by the Service Authority to


maintain the quality and continuity of power supply, the Authority
will assume no responsibility, in any manner whatsoever, for any
consequences arising out of an unexpected degradation/failure
of the power supply. If continuity of power is essential for the
safe operation of the facility, it shall be the responsibility of the
developer to provide suitable standby power supply arrangements
in the event of rare mains supply failures

15.5

Water

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is the supplier of water


for all developments and unless otherwise specified, all water

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related installations shall comply with the particular requirements
of CED and the latest General Guidelines of (DEWA).

Any temporary water supply for site services during construction


shall be the responsibility of the developer. NOC to DEWA shall
be obtained from CED Services.

CED requires developers to provide an NOC from DEWA Water


Department for any Building Permit application or demolition or
modification. Shop Drawings for Water Services have also to be
approved by DEWA and below is an outline of these processes.
The developer should ascertain he is complying with the most up
to date requirements by visiting DEWAs Web Site.

15.5.1 New Building NOC



Application for building NOC shall be submitted by the Consultant


/ Contractor through the DEWA Web (www.dewa.gov.ae ).
The details to be provided with the application are as follows: 1.

Plot No.

2.

Owner Name

3.

Type of building / project

4.

No of storeys or No. of villas.

5.

One location point Northing and Easting co-ordinates.

6.

For plots where planning is not available, proper drawing


with co-ordinates points shall be provided.

7.

Total quantity of domestic purpose water required for 24


hrs.

8.

Ground / underground water tank.

9.

Overhead tank.

10.

Fire tank requirement not to be included in the 24hr.


requirement.

15.5.2 Documents required to be attached with the NOC application:

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1.

Site plan / affection plan issued by CED.

2.

Setting out plan showing the location of the ground level


or underground water tank position.

3.

Detailed plan showing the location of the sub-meters. All


sub-meters should be placed in a proper, well lit and safely
accessible location . Dedicated room for water meters is a

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must, in case the water meters are not on the building roof
(See Technical Requirements, Section 16).
4.

For large projects manual attachments (hand delivered)


are to be delivered to the CSD (w) - NOC section.

15.5.3 Revalidation of Building NOC


For revalidation of Building NOC, application is to be submitted


by the Consultant / Contractor through the DEWA Web (www.
dewa.gov.ae ). The same type of information as for a new NOC
should be provided.
15.5.4 Documents required to be attached with the NOC application:
1.

Site plan / affection plan issued by CED.

2.

Copy of previous NOC issued to consultant.

3.

Setting out plan showing the location of the ground level


or underground water tank position.

4.

Copy of DEWA- (W) approved shop drawings.

5.

Detailed plan showing the location of the sub-meters. All


sub-meters should be placed in a proper well lit and easily
accessible location.

Dedicated room for water meters is a must in case the


water meters are not on the building roof.

6.

For large projects Manual attachments are to be delivered


to the NOC section.

15.5.5 For the Demolition of any Existing Building


The following documents shall be submitted to DEWA:


1.

Letter of request for disconnection and Final bill, to


Consumer Services.

2.

Site plan.

3.

A sketch showing limits of demolition area.

4.

Key plan.

15.5.6 Shop Drawing Approval


The following documents shall be required to be submitted


by Consultants/ Contractors to DEWA for Shop Drawings
Approval.

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Affection plan with DLTM coordinates (copy)
NOC water services plan (Copy)
Location and size of the main connection chamber.

Shop drawings stamped and signed by Consultant and Contractor


with all details especially the following points.

Water entry point and external connection.

Water tanks (location, dimensions, area, and net capacity


in Gal.)

15.5.7 DEWA-W NOC Conditions


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DEWA issues its NOC subject to a list of limitations and conditions,


as shown below:
1.

The position of pipelines marked in the drawings, is


approximate and not to scale.

2.

The Contractor will be responsible for all the consequences


of any damage to DEWAs pipeline due to carelessness
and will be charged as per Act (2)/1994 of Government
of Dubai. And as per DEWAs Rules and Regulations.

3.

In case of breakage / leakage of main pipeline /


polyethylene pipe the contractor has to inform DEWA as
soon as possible on Tel. 991 (24hrs). The Contractor is
not authorized to repair the polyethylene pipe or isolate
DEWAs main pipeline by closing the valve.

4.

The Contractor must obtain NOC for construction prior


to commencement of any works with trial excavation
details.

5.

Shop drawings of water plumbing layout along with layout


of sub-meters and their locations, with meter room/cabinet
details shall be approved by DEWA before commencement
of any works (See Technical Requirements, Section 16).

6.

The contractor shall ascertain exact location and depth


of DEWAs water pipelines by trial excavation and take
all necessary precautionary measures such as sheet
piling, shoring etc, for deep excavation and loose ground
strata.

7.

For buildings with basements and deep excavation,


cross-section details along with shoring details showing
the offset / clearance between the permanent shoring

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and the temporary shoring shall be submitted before
commencement of works.
8.

No heavy machinery or vibrating equipment, temporary


structure like porta-cabin, building materials etc, should
be placed above or near the pipeline and caving under
the pipeline shall not be allowed. Septic tank, soak way
or any permanent structure should be at least 1.5 m away
from the pipeline.

9.

Concrete thrust blocks behind Tee, bends & reducers etc,


shall be provided and adequately protected during the
works even if the same is not reflected in the drawings.

10. Water connection shall be provided only if water pipeline


network is available.
11. Please ensure 100% circulation of water in all storage
tanks to avoid any health hazard.
12.

It is mandatory to provide storage reservoirs for 24hrs.


requirement of water for the premises use.

13. It is mandatory to provide ground level / underground


water tank with a storage capacity of about 75% of total
requirement mentioned.
14. The height of the entry point shall not be more than 3
meters from the ground floor level.
15. Tank capacities (ground and overhead) shall be within the
following limits:
Minimum Capacity = 1 X daily consumption + fire fighting
reserve
Maximum capacity = 3 X daily consumption + fire fighting
reserve
16. In the case where underground / ground level reservoir is
common for fire
fighting and domestic purposes, water
should be drawn out from a tapping
which is 15 cm
above the bottom level of the tank for both fire fighting
and domestic purposes.
17. Direct pumping of water from supply lines will not be
allowed. Water must be pumped from underground /
ground level reservoir only.
18. N.O.C is valid up to 6 months only from the date of issue.
Contractor must revalidate the N.O.C already issued to
the consultant.

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19. Copy of NOC to be available at site.

15.6

Telecommunications

Unless otherwise specified separately, generally all


Telecommunication related Installations shall comply with latest
General Guidelines of local Authority (Etisalat and/or du) who
would be providing the services.

Any temporary telecommunication services for site during


construction shall be the responsibility of the developer. NOC to
Etisalat/du shall be obtained from CED Services.

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The above NOC conditions are for information only.


Consultant/Contractor shall liaise with DEWA to obtain
the latest NOC conditions.

Detailed Telephone System Drawings showing all points and


single line diagrams for telephone, fax, internet, cable TV and
fiber optic requirements of the buildings should be submitted at
the Building Permit Application. These should comply with the
Service Providers requirements and be accompanied by an
NOC from such provider.

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16.1

EHS

Environment, Health, Safety and Fire Protection (EHS) Regulations


can be downloaded from the website www.ehss.ae and the
same shall be followed.

16.2

HVAC

All HVAC installations shall be designed in accordance with


latest editions of ASHRAE Handbooks, CIBSE, SMACNA and
DW 142/144 Standards.

Thermal Insulation of buildings shall be in accordance with the


latest edition of Regulations of Technical Specifications for
Thermal Insulation Systems and Control of Energy Consumption
for Air Conditioned Buildings in the Emirate of Dubai issued by
DM. All necessary Heat Gain calculations along with drawings
shall be submitted (in pdf format) for approval in accordance
with Regulations.

The ventilation system shall be designed in accordance with


ASHRAE Handbooks and EHS Regulations.

16.3

Plumbing & Drainage

The plumbing and drainage services shall be designed and


installed in accordance with CIBSE Handbooks, Institute of
Plumbing Guide, BS-EN Standards and the EHS Regulations.

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16.4

Electrical

These technical guidelines shall be


considered for all Electrical Installations
pertaining to buildings, prefabricated
buildings,
temporary
constructions,
modular buildings for assembly at site and
buildings of the portacabin type. They are
to be read in conjunction with the relevant
British Standards & IEC Standards, DEWA
Regulations, EHS Regulations and other CED Regulations.


16.4.1 Mode of Installation

The Contractor shall select one, or a combination of methods of


installation, with due consideration given to the stated intended
use of the buildings or structures, as given by the Engineer; viz
: Domestic, Commercial, General Purpose, Sanitary, Religious,
Medical, Food Preparation, Food Consumption, Laboratory,
Hazardous Zones or Special Purpose Areas.

16.4.2 Cables
a)

The Contractor shall supply and install a complete network of


cables, trunking, conduits and wiring to the satisfaction and
approval of the Engineer.

All trunking and conduits shall be arranged in a neat and


inconspicuous manner and each system shall be completely
assembled, inspected and tested before drawing in of cables
commences.

All works shall be carried out in accordance with the latest edition
of the IEE Wiring Regulations for Electrical Installations and the
recommendations of the equipment manufacturer.
b)

Buried Installation

Cables buried in the ground shall be laid as follows:


(i)

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General Instructions

The excavated cable trench shall be approximately


1250mm deep for HV Cables and 750 mm for LV Cables.
The cable shall be laid on to a layer of clean soft sand
150 mm thick. Over the cable another layer of 150 mm
clean soft sand shall follow protected by concrete cable

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protection tiles. The excavation shall then be backfilled
with soft earth layers of 200 mm depth and perfectly
rammed. A yellow plastic warning band shall be laid
above the cable protection tiles. A safety distance of 300
mm to other services such as water pipes, communication
cables, gas and oil pipes, etc., shall be observed.
(ii)

Soft sand to be sieved, washed, and free from large


granular particles and sea shells.

(iii)

Cable tiles to be 250 mm wide x 450 mm long, interlocking


reinforced concrete type to the approval of the Engineer.

(iv)

Marker tape to be 150 mm wide yellow PVC with black


legend Danger Electric Cables Below marked in the
Arabic and English languages.

(v)

All control and power cables shall be laid separately


under strict observation of their permissible bending radii,
generally taken as 8 times the overall diameter of the
cable.

(vi)

Special precautions shall be taken to ensure that no closed


iron magnetic circuit is formed around single core cables
laid in single or trefoil formation, or around any cable
liable to carry unbalanced load currents. The Contractor
shall be responsible for any damage caused by him to the
buildings or other services and shall be responsible also
for making good any damage so caused by his works.

(vii) The pulling and fixing of cables and the making of all
terminations and joints are to be strictly in accordance with
the manufacturers instructions, using the recommended
tools and appliances for the purpose.
C)

Cables and Accessories

(i)

Armoured Cables

All new main and sub-main circuit cables shall be XLPE


insulated stranded copper conductors single/multi core,
galvanised steel wire armoured, PVC sheathed overall,
600/1000 volts grade.

Cables shall be rated and selected as per IEE


Regulations and installed following the manufacturers
recommendations.

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(ii)

Glands
a) SWA cables

: Type CW, brass, outdoor type


complete with:Brass back nut
Earth Tag
Shroud

b) Flexible Cables : Type A1/A2, brass or PVC


compression gland complete with
back nut.
(iii)

Cleats

Hook cleats, secured by galvanised studding, galvanised wall


anchors, or brass wood screws into plastic wall plugs, as
appropriate.

Conduit type saddles will not be approved.

Maximum spacing of supports shall be 400 mm horizontal, 500


mm vertical.
(iv) Markers

Markers to be white thread-on type fitted to carrier strip, with


lettering/numbering in black and fitted so as to read outward
from terminations. Carrier strip to be secured by black nylon
ties.
(v)

(vi)

Wire Markers

White thread-on type, with lettering/numbering in black and to


be fitted so as to read outward from terminal. Oversize markers
shall not be approved.
Lugs

Tinned copper compression type


(vii) Trays

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Cable trays shall be perforated and manufactured from solid


steel complying with latest edition of relevant British Standards.

All cable trays shall be of the heavy duty return flange type and
be supplied in 2400 mm or 3000 mm lengths as appropriate.

Trays up to but not exceeding 150 mm wide shall be of 20 SWG


minimum thickness; trays of >150 mm up to 400 mm width shall
be of 16 SWG minimum thickness and trays of width >400 mm
up to 600 mm shall be of 14 SWG thickness.

Cable Trays installation shall be complete with all accessories,


mounting brackets, couplings, bends, tees and intersections etc.,
from the same manufacturer. Trays and accessories shall be hot
dip galvanised. Sections shall be joined together with minimum

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M6 mushroom headed safety bolts and nuts to comply with latest
edition of relevant British/ Equivalent Standards.

Holes cut in trays for the passage of cables shall be drilled and
suitably bushed with lead. Cuts, marks, and abrasions shall be
treated with cold galvanising compound then finished with a
matching paint.

Earth continuity is to be ensured throughout the entire installation.


Adequate copper earthing strips shall be fitted at every joint.

Supports to be galvanised steel spaced so as not to exceed


the manufacturers recommendations. Where building design
features preclude maximum support spacing, additional
strengthening and bracing of the tray plate shall be incorporated
to the Engineers approval.

For indoor installations, cables are to be secured by heavy duty


nylon locking ties on horizontal runs, maximum spacing 600
mm.

For vertical cable runs, PVC coated aluminium strip, punched


and shaped to form saddles and secured by galvanised steel
slotted mushroom head bolts and nuts shall be evenly spaced at
a maximum distance apart of 600 mm.

For all outdoor installations PVC coated aluminium strips shall be


utilised for cable securement throughout.
d)

Cable Terminations

At all terminations of wires and cables, the insulation shall be


neatly stripped without nicking the strands of the conductors.
Cable lugs for power cables shall be of the correct size for both
conductor cross sectional area and fixing hole diameters. Cable
glands or clamps shall be fitted in all cases to prevent any stress
being borne by the conductors or the terminals. It is important
that the sealing compound and sleeving used in terminations
should be selected to suit the service temperature conditions
under which the cable is to operate.

No termination will be accepted if the insulation reading, 24


hours after making off, is less than 100 megohms using a
standard 500 or 1000 volt megger (HV and MV cables only).

Where cable terminations are likely to be disturbed for


maintenance purposes, some slack cable in a loop or other
suitable form can be allowed at a convenient place in the run.
e)

Cable Lists

The Contractor shall submit all the technical data pertaining to

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each type and kind of power and control cable covered by the
Contract, giving the following information as minimum:























f)

Item and Code Number


Description and location
Manufacturer and catalogue number
Type of cable, insulation serving, armouring and sheathing
Cross-sectional area in mm
Current carrying capacity in Amps
De-rating factor/ambient temperature
Grouping factor
Length in metres
Type of cable termination
Maximum short-circuit capacity in kA.
Voltage drop
Cable Schedule

A cable schedule is to be submitted to the Engineer after the


completion of the works and shall indicate the cable numbers,
cable diameter, voltage, number of conductors, conductor size,
termination and connections at each end, and show the cable
route.

16.4.3 Earthing

The Contractor shall carry out the electrical installation so that the
earthing of the system is in accordance with IEE Regulations and
the recommendations of the latest standards.
a) Items to be Earthed

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Shall include but not be limited to:

All exposed conductive parts of electrical and air conditioning


equipment, water and gas pipes, water heaters, metallic sink
units, cooking appliances, food storage and display units, light
fittings and water coolers.

All items in the system shall be effectively earthed and shall be


continuously electrically conductive so that the electrical resistance
at any point in the system to the main distribution board shall not
exceed 0.5 Ohms.

Testing as specified in the IEE Regulations shall be carried out


and test reports submitted to the Engineer.

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The neutral conductor shall not be earthed anywhere within the


installation.

b)

These shall have a cross-sectional area in accordance with IEE


Regulations.

Wires to be PVC insulated, stranded copper with green/yellow


coloured sheath.

Protective Conductors

c)

16mm diameter copper-clad steel rods shall be driven into


the ground at the earth pit locations. The rods shall be of
the extendable type, in lengths of 1220 mm, complete with
couplers, driving caps and heavy duty clamps from the same
manufacturer.

The maximum earth rod resistance per earth pit shall not exceed
1.0 Ohms.

The maximum resistance per earthing installation shall not exceed


0.5 Ohms.

A minimum of 3 number lengths of earth rods shall be utilised


per each earth pit. Should this number not achieve the desired
resistance value then the earth electrode shall be extended by
driving additional rods.

Should ground conditions preclude the driving of earth rods by


percussive hammer, then installation by drilling shall take place.
A hole shall be bored by means of an earth drill of minimum
diameter 50 mm, to a depth necessary for the number of earth
rods to be installed.

The preassembled earth rods shall be inserted into the hole. The
hole should then be filled with pourable slurry consisting of an
amalgam of 40% sand, 60% Bentonite, or petroleum coke,
and water. If this method still does not result in an earth rod
resistance to the specified value, then additional earth pits shall
be necessary. These shall be located at positions approved by
the Engineer.

The minimum distance between earth pits shall be 6000 mm.

Earth electrodes shall be connected by approved heavy duty


clamps to the main protective conductors, which shall be as
detailed elsewhere in the Specifications.

Upon completion of installation and following testing the protective


conductor connection shall be protected by the application of 50
mm wide wax impregnated tape.

Earth Electrodes

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16.4.4 Main (LV) Distribution Panel


Voltage
Fault Level
Enclosure

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: 400V 3 Phase - 4-wire 50Hz.


: As applicable to design specifications.
: Vermin proof, metallic construction, wall
or floor mounting.
Hinged and lockable door(s) with optional
viewing windows for instrumentation

(a)





(b)

Indoor
Materials - sheet steel.
Dust and damp protection.
Minimum Degree of Protection - IP54.

Outdoor, in Marine Environment

Outdoor
Materials : Galvanised steel, Zinc coated steel,
Stainless steel, Anodised aluminium, GRP
Durable and waterproof construction, with integral
sunshade/dripshield.
Minimum Degree of Protection - IP55

(c)

Materials : Stainless steel Grade 316, Anodised double


wall aluminium, GRP

Durable and waterproof construction, with integral


sunshade/dripshield.

Minimum Degree of Protection - IP55

Safety : Minimum Degree of Protection for enclosures


shall be as stated in (a) and (b) above.

In all cases the minimum Degree of Protection with


door(s) open -IP 41.

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It shall not be possible for contact to be made with any


conductor normally live under operational conditions
without the prior removal of covers, barriers or shrouds.
These covers, barriers or shrouds shall carry suitable
DANGER labels.

Locking arrangement : Each door shall have 3 - point


locking via single handle, with duplicate keys supplied.
For outdoor units such equipment shall be corrosion
resistant and with a padlock.

Busbars : Electrolytically tinned, rectangular section,


high conductivity hard drawn copper.

Neutral Bar : To be of uniform cross section, rigidly


supported, air insulated and identified by phase
colours.

Earthing : Electrolytically tinned copper bar. Door, subassembly and gland plate earth bonds to be fitted.

Glanding : Rigid gland plate(s) with space and


clearances for the incoming and outgoing cables of
an appropriate cross section. For single core cables
the gland plates shall be non - magnetic. Distance
between gland plate and terminals to be not less than
400 mm.

Labels:
General and circuit designation - Black
engraving on White plastic laminate. Affixed by
screws.

Danger : White on Red engraved plastic laminate or


self adhesive, as appropriate.

Miscellaneous: An
anti-condensation
heater,
humidistat controller protected with MCB shall be fitted
within the enclosure.

Drawings : For approval - general arrangement/layout,


schematic / single line and wiring diagrams.

Incoming Circuit : 3/4 pole ACB/MCCB, or fuseswitch ACB or MCCB to be equipped with thermal and
magnetic over current release.

kWH meter for unbalanced load shall be connected


through auxiliary HBC fuses and current transformers.

Voltmeter shall be with 7-position selector switch.

Ammeter shall be with 4-position selector switch and


current transformers.

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Power Factor (PF) meter shall be installed as part of the


incoming circuit.

Outgoing Circuit: Outgoing circuit feeders shall have 3


pole ACB/MCCB or fuse-switches.

16.4.5 Sub Main ( LV ) Distribution Panel


General specifications shall be similar to main LV Distribution


Panel.
Option for incoming feeders:
3 or 4 pole isolation point with RYB indicating lamps shall
be provided.

Unless otherwise specified, kWH and PF meters are not


required.


16.4.6 Sub Distribution Boards

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Electrical circuits to each building or building section shall be


distributed by means of locally mounted Sub-Distribution Boards
(SDBs).

Generally these shall be of the Triple Pole and Neutral (TPN) type
of content, capacity and ratings to suit the area of distribution.
(If two feed from different sources, incomers and bus section/bus
coupler to be of four poles).

Single Pole and Neutral (SPN) units shall only be permissible


subject to Design Specifications.

Distribution boards to be of the load centre, comb bus bar type


with ELCB section and Miniature Circuit Breakers (MCBs) as per
DEWA Regulations.

Voltage: 400V 3 Phase 4-Wire 50Hz

Construction: Sheet steel, surface or flush mounting as


appropriate, with hinged and lockable, or latchable cover to
each compartment.

Dust and damp protecting enclosure with minimum Degree


of protection - IP 54 or as detailed in the specific design
specification.

Circuit Details: The incoming device shall be an isolating


switch. Each circuit, without exception, shall be protected
against the effects of over current, short circuit and earth leakage
currents.

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Earth leakage protection shall be by means of Residual Current


Devices, (RCDs), i.e. current operated earth leakage circuit
breakers (ELCBs).

Sensitivities shall be as follows:

100 milliamps - Air conditioners, lighting.

30 milliamps - Switch socket outlets and all other circuits.


Labels : Main Label Black letters on white background,


engraved type, affixed by screws (not glued) to the SDB front
cover.

Circuit Designation - Each device shall be permanently and


indelibly marked with its circuit designation.

In addition, a typewritten or printed directory shall be affixed


adjacent to each SDB in a rigid, clear acrylic faced frame.

Safety: Minimum Degree of Protection shall be - IP 41(with


doors open).

It shall not be possible for contact to be made with any conductor


normally live under operational conditions without the prior
removal of covers, barriers or shrouds.

These covers, barriers or shrouds shall carry suitable DANGER


labels.

16.4.7 Lighting

Unless otherwise specified, Appendix B, 18.2 shall be referred


to for the minimum lighting standard service luminance, Glare
Limiting Index for various buildings or processing areas.
a)

Emergency Lighting

Lighting luminaries for all emergency and Emergency Exit


purposes shall comply with relevant BS or equivalent standards
and EHS/Fire Requirements.

Maintained or non-maintained units shall have a minimum duty


of three hours duration.

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b)

Lighting Switches

Lighting switches shall be of grid switch pattern. For the direct


switching of fluorescent and discharge lighting installations, the
grid switches shall have a minimum rating of 20A.

16.4.8 Cable Ducts

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The contractor shall supply and install cable ducts, generally as


shown on the Drawings.

Cable ducts shall be thick-walled uPVC pipe and to the approval


of the Engineer. Ducts shall remain full and clear throughout their
lengths. Bends, where necessary, shall be of sufficiently large
radius to allow easy drawing-in of cables. Generally, bending
radii shall not be less than six times the internal pipe diameters.

Cable ducts shall be installed without joints, except where this is


unavoidable due to the installed length exceeding manufacturing
standard duct lengths. Joints shall be purpose made and sleeved
type. There shall be no internal projections or sharp edges.

Bell mouths shall be provided on each cable duct orifice to avoid


damage to cable sheaths.

Each length of cable duct shall be cleaned and dried with the aid
of a cloth swab drawn through its length. Draw cords, consisting
of a length of nylon rope, minimum diameter of 5 mm, shall be
left in each cable duct with sufficient length at each end for the
attachment of cables or further draw-wires.

The ducts shall be closed at each end by a hardwood plug,


sealed at its periphery with mastic compound. The draw cord
shall be attached to an eyelet screwed into the internal face of
each hardwood plug. A similar eyelet shall be provided on the
outer face of each plug to facilitate removal.

Cable ducts running external to the building foundations shall be


haunched in concrete for protection and to prevent sagging. They
shall be terminated at their outer ends in concrete haunching.

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16.4.9 Bath/Shower Room

Unless specifically designed for use in such areas there shall be


no switch or switch socket outlet located within these rooms.

All lighting fittings shall be protected from ingress of water with


suitable IP rated enclosures/diffusers.

16.4.10 Toilets and Wash Rooms


Switches shall be located remote from hand wash basins and


sinks.

Hand driers shall be of the push-button or sensor operated type


and supplied via fused flex outlets.

16.4.11 Kitchens and Pantries


Switches and switch socket outlets shall be positioned to avoid


accidental damage or danger from water spray and vapour, or
other hazards arising from food preparation processes.

All fixed appliances shall have a local means of isolation.


All extraneous conductive parts of the kitchen tops shall be
adequately earthed as a safety measure.

16.4.12 Water Heaters


A flex outlet of suitable rating shall be located adjacent to the unit


and the power connection shall be by heat resisting elastomer
flexible cable.

A double pole switch, with neon indicator shall be provided and located
adjacent to associated light switches, or other approved position.

16.4.13 Fans

Each unit shall have a separate switch, and controller, if


appropriate.

Exhaust fans shall be of automatic shutter type.

16.4.14 Air Conditioners


Each air conditioner shall have local means of isolation. All


outdoor located isolators shall be weatherproof with minimum
protection of IP65.

For single-phase units of upto 2.5 kW (1.5 Tons) capacity, either

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a 15A switch socket outlet or 20A double-pole switch, with
integral flex outlet, is permissible.

For single-phase units of 3.2 kW (2 Tons) capacity, a local 32A


double pole switch shall be provided together with an adjacent
fixed flex outlet.

A disconnect switch shall be installed for the larger single phase,


and for all three phase units. DEWA Regulations relating to
Under Voltage Relay and time-delayed restart facility shall be
complied with for all A/C units.

16.4.15 Fire Alarms


Reference shall be made to the EHS/Fire Guidelines.

16.4.16 Hazardous Area


Reference shall be made to the application Design Specifications


as supplied by the Engineer.

All electrical equipment designated for use within hazardous


zones shall be categorized for use within such areas and shall
be subject to the approval of EHS.

16.4.17 High Mast Flood Lighting

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a)

Floodlighting high masts shall be of polygonal tapered steel


construction with a lantern height of 30 metres or 50 metres as
applicable for the operational requirements.

Floodlighting high masts shall be supplied in sections, of maximum


length of 11 metres, for local assembly at site.

Floodlight lanterns and associated control gear shall be attached


to a carriage, which, for installation and maintenance purposes,
shall be capable of being raised and lowered by means of steel
wire ropes and a drum type winch. The winch assembly, together
with the incoming power supply and control arrangements, shall
be housed within the base compartment. The stainless steel wire
ropes (grade 316) and the main interconnecting electrical cables
shall run internally within the mast structure.

Floodlighting shall be controlled by time switch, relays and


contactors.
For duplex fittings 50% illumination shall be

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available as security lighting, the remaining 50% of floodlighting
on manual command by means of base located pushbuttons.

Note: Where necessary and as indicated on the Drawings


a separate and detailed Supplementary Specification for
Floodlighting Masts shall be issued by the Engineer. Design shall
be supported with lighting calculation.

16.4.18 Street Lighting


a)

General Description

Street lighting columns shall be of the hollow section, polygonal


sided, tapered mild steel construction type, with lantern heights
as required.

An adjustable double bracket arm shall give an angled


disposition to two lanterns, each at an outreach of 2.5 metres
from the vertical axis.

Control gear for the lanterns shall be housed in a base


compartment accessible via a removable cover.

The complete assembly shall be suitable for long term operation


in an Arabian Gulf environment.

Street lighting columns in general shall be of approved make


with suitably rated High Pressure Sodium vapour lamps.

b)

The mast structure is to be 20 sided duo-decagon continuously


tapered steel, continuously seam welded throughout.

Mast Structure

I)

Mast Construction
Base Compartment
: Door opening reinforced
with welded steel sections of adequate dimensions
to permit clear access to internally mounted
equipment. Complete with close fitting weatherproof

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and vandal resistant door having a heavy duty lock.
Degree of Protection-IP65.
II)

Dynamic Loading

The complete mast assembly shall be designed for


a maximum reaction arising from a maximum 3
second wind gust.
The design wind velocity shall be 160 kph.


c)

Holding down bolts shall be supplied complete with an anchor


plate for casting into foundations.

The manufacturer shall provide all details of recommended


foundation design and procedures to allow the foundation work
to be carried out.

Holding down bolts are to be of guaranteed performance, high


tensile steel and be supplied complete with all nuts and washers,
etc.

A precision made steel template, with tubed holes shall be


provided to ensure correct vertical and horizontal alignment.

Whereas one (1) complete set of holding down bolts, with


anchor plate, shall be required with each mast, the number
of templates required shall be adequate to meet the Contract
Erection Programme.
d)

Metal Protection

The entire mast sections, steel assemblies, subsections and fittings,


control gear boxes, control switchgear boxes, etc., shall be hot
dipped galvanised internally and externally.
e)

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Foundations

Painting and Finish

The following painting specifications shall be applied:


I)

Preparation:

Before applying any paint, the external galvanised


surfaces shall be thoroughly degreased using an
approved cleansing solution. After degreasing,
the external surfaces shall be mechanically and
manually abraded using rotary wire brushes and
medium grade waterproof abrasive paper, to
achieve a uniform pattern.

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On completion, the external abraded surfaces shall


be rinsed with clean sweet water to remove all loose
particles and allowed to dry for 8 hours before the
application of paint.

II)

Painting:

According to the latest relevant standards

f)
Device Numbering
Each structure shall be identified by the application of a stencilled
alphanumeric code.
Paint
: Black acrylic.
Character Size : 50 mm high x 30 mm wide.
Location
: Above base compartment access cover.
g) Base Section
Shall be designed as per manufacturers recommendation and
relevant structural and foundation calculation details shall be
submitted for approval by CED.


h)
Bracket Arm
Shall be manufactured according to the latest relevant IEC and
British Standards and submitted for approval by CED.


i)
Dimensional Data
According to the latest relevant IEC and British Standards.

j)
Incoming Supply Terminals
Shall be sized to cater for short circuit and size of the cable.

k)

Shall be provided with proper protection from vandalism.


The tray shall attach to the column via purpose built-in brackets
and be dimensioned to allow installation and removal to and
from the base compartment through the base aperture with
components in place.

Control Gear Tray

l)
Ballast
The ballast shall be of the hermetically sealed construction type

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suitable for operation with the specified lamp, supply voltage
and at an ambient temperature of +500C.
m)

In accordance with local regulations, power factor correction


capacitors shall be incorporated into the circuit design so that a
power factor not less than 0.95 lagging shall be achieved under
lamp running conditions. These shall be suitable for operation
with the specified lamp, supply voltage and at an ambient
temperature of +500C.
n)

Power Factor Correction Capacitors

Igniters

Sealed, electronic igniters shall be installed on the control gear


tray. These shall be suitable for long term operations with the
specified lamps, ballasts, supply voltage and design ambient
temperature.


16.4.19 Electrical Draw Pits
a)

b)

Construction

All Electrical Draw Pits and Inspection Chambers shall be


constructed as detailed on the drawings and to the approval of
the Engineer.
Covers

All manhole and pit covers shall be provided as detailed on the


drawings and as specified.

16.4.20 Test Data


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IEE Regulations (16th Edition) Appendix D, 18.4 - Forms of


Completion and Inspection Certificates - shall be submitted for
each area of the installation. Specific test results, tabulated to
correspond to the appropriate sections, shall accompany each
certificate.

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a)

Electrical Tests

On completion of the installation and prior to its being made


live for service, the Contractor shall carry out the electrical
tests on all sections of the works in the presence of the Engineer
and the representative of the local supply authority if required,
and all tests shall be carried out in strict compliance with the
requirements of the said Authorities Regulations.
(i)

Insulation resistance test between conductors and


between conductors and earth.

(ii)

Phase sequence (phasing)

(iii)

Earth continuity tests.

(iv)

Earth resistance measurement.

(v)

Verification of polarity.

(vi)

Ring circuit continuity tests.

(vii) Operational tests on all equipment and relays.


(viii) ELCB testing.
(ix)

Lux level (illuminance) measurements.

(x)

Under voltage relay testing

(xi)

Capacitors and their proper functionality.

(xii) Calibration of indicating instruments.


(xiii) Instrument transformers.
(xiv) Interlock if any (electrical and mechanical)
(xv) Generator (if any) performance test including
primary and secondary part.
(xvi) LV Cable testing which includes phasing, conductor
resistance and insulation resistance.

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16.5

WATER

16.5.1 General

All water related installations shall comply with particular


requirements of CED and latest General Guidelines of DEWA.

The design of water supply services for the buildings and network
development shall comply with relevant CIBSE guidelines, BS-EN
guidelines and Institute of Plumbing Guide.

16.5.2 Storage Tanks


The calculation details of water storage tank capacity shall be


submitted to CED for approval. Wherever the tank requires
storage for both Fire and Domestic consumption, the calculation
detail for the same shall also be submitted to CED for approval.
For domestic consumption the water storage capacity shall cater
for 24 Hrs. requirements.

16.5.3 Meter Room Details:

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The following Rules and Conditions shall be followed for Water


Meters Rooms:

Carrying out long term maintenance of water meters is to


be taken into account while providing new connections.

Sufficient space (at least 20 cm.) shall be provided


between and around water meters to permit installation,
reading, servicing and removal of the meters.

Meters shall be installed at a height of 100 120 cm from


the ground/floor level.

The meter room shall be suitable for the technician to stand


straight and remove/re-fix the meter easily.

The pipes shall be adequately anchored to avoid

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displacement of the same while removing the meter.

Meters shall be protected from the risk of damage by


vibration induced by the surroundings.

Meters shall be protected from the risk of damage by


extreme water /ambient temperature and humidity.

Water meters and their associated fittings/pipes shall not


be part of electrical earthing.

No water pump shall be installed upstream or downstream


of the meter and sudden variation of flow/pressure shall
be avoided.

Meter room shall have adequate illumination to read


the meter and to carryout the maintenance of the meter
easily.

Means such as Account. No. & Flat No. plates shall be


affixed immediately adjacent to the meter (but not on the
meter) for identification.

There shall be isolation valves installed before and after


the meter to stop water flow from both directions.

Both valves shall be fully open while the meter is in service


and no control of flow shall be made by regulating the
inlet valve.

While connecting a new meter or changing a stopped/


defective meter the pipeline shall be thoroughly flushed to
remove any dirt.

There shall be drain in the meter room to remove the


flushed water.

Meter room flooring shall be clear from obstacles, even,


rigid and not slippery.

Water from the meter room should not flow to the passage
or other floor areas.

The electrical fittings and all other items in the water meter
room shall be waterproof.

A Water Meter Room plate shall be affixed on the door


and meters shall be accessible to DEWA staff at any
time.

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16.5.4 Typical DEWA House Connection Details

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16.6

Telecommunications

This service shall be designed in accordance with Etisalats or


dus latest Guidelines and to their approval.

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17.1

Building Inspection for Power and Water Connection:

Upon substantial completion of construction works, there is a


need for power and water connections for two areas:

Some finishes works that need to be carried out under


controlled climatic conditions.

Testing of fire and sewage pumps to satisfy EHS


requirements.

CED has as part of its e-permit system an allowance for a process


to issue an NOC to DEWA for power and water connection at
this stage. An online request made by the Consultant is checked
for completion and if the submission is incomplete in any aspect,
the consultant is notified to fill any gaps. An inspection time is
then set and carried out.

The outcome of the inspection varies and it ranges from a list of


deficiencies to be corrected and a need for another inspection, or
a list of minor deficiencies noted to be corrected without a need
for re-inspection or the satisfactory completion of the inspection.
An NOC to DEWA is then issued and a list of items for correction,
if any, is issued to the Consultant for action.

By issuing this NOC, CED assumes no responsibility for any


personal injury or damages that might arise as a result of power
connections at this stage. The Contractor, under the Consultants
supervision, shall take all appropriate and necessary safety
measures to maintain a safe working environment while the
power is available at the terminal point of DB.

With power and water supplies connected, the pending works


can proceed and EHS / Fire can be approached for an NOC
that is a key requirement for ultimate completion.

17.2

Building Inspection for Building Completion Certificate:

Upon completion of all construction works an online request can


be made by the Consultant for final inspection through the epermit system. The request is checked for completion and if the
submission is incomplete in any aspect, the consultant is notified
to fill any gaps. An inspection time is then set and carried out.

The outcome of the inspection varies and it ranges from a list of


deficiencies to be corrected and a need for another inspection, or
a list of minor deficiencies noted to be corrected without a need

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for re-inspection or the satisfactory completion of the inspection.

A Building Completion Certificate is then issued after correction of


any deficiencies noted which signals the development readiness
for occupation and its compliance with all rules and regulations.

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18.1

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Request For Power Supply (P Form)

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18.1

Request For Power Supply (P Form)

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18.2

LIGHTING ILLUMINANCE LEVELS

NO.

OPERATIONS

LUX

1.

Operations not requiring accuracy like the ascertainment


of large objects.

50

2.

Operations requiring some accuracy like the assembly


of machine parts, the grinding of grains and stones
and similar primary industrial operations, chambers of
steam boilers, sections where the product is put in large
containers, equipment storehouses and apparatuses
used in semi-accurate operations.

100

3.

Assembly of simple parts like turnery and moulding


which do not require accuracy and the test conducted
on products and machines and sewing of light coloured
clothes, storing of foodstuff, the manufacturing of wooden
planks, leather and similar operations.

200

4.

Operations requiring accuracy like turner and lathe


works which require average accuracy, and office work,
final operations in production and similar operations.

250

5.

Operations which require a great deal of accuracy


like the assembly of small parts and accurate turnery
and fitter works, the cutting and reshaping of glass,
accurate carpenting, office work, drawing and similar
operations.

300

6.

Operations requiring extreme accuracy and patience


such as tests conducted with extreme accuracy, tests
conducted on small or subtle tools and machinery, the
manufacturing of precious stones and watches, assembly
of printing press letters, weaving of dark coloured clothes
and similar operations.

500

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18.4

ELECTRICAL COMPLETION AND INSPECTION CERTIFICATES


(APPENDIX 6 OF IEE REGULATIONS)
APPENDIX 6 TO IEE REGULATIONS
FORMS OF COMPLETION AND INSPECTION CERTIFICATE

Introduction
i.

The forms of Completion, Inspection and Testing required by Part


7 shall be made out and signed by competent persons in respect
of the design, construction, inspection and testing of the work.

ii.

Competent persons will, as appropriate to their function under


i) above, have a sound knowledge and experience relevant to
the nature of the installation undertaken and to the technical
standards set down in the Wiring Regulations, be fully versed in
the inspection and testing procedures contained in the Regulations
and employ adequate testing equipment.

iii.

Completed forms will indicate the responsibility for design,


construction, inspection and testing, whether in relation to new
work or further work on an existing installation.

iv.

When making out and signing a form on behalf of a company


or other business entity, individuals shall state for whom they are
acting.

v.

Additional forms may be required as clarification, if needed


by non-technical persons, or in expansion, for larger or more
complicated jobs.

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FORMS OF COMPLETION AND INSPECTION CERTIFICATE
(as prescribed in the IEE Regulations for Electrical Installations)
DETAILS OF THE INSTALLATION

(1.) (see Notes overleaf)

Client:
Address:

DESIGN

I/We being the person(s) responsible (as indicated by my/our signatures below) for the
Design of the electrical installation, particulars of which are described on Page 3 of this form
CERTIFY that the said work for which I/we have been responsible is to the best of my/our
knowledge and belief in accordance with the Regulations for Electrical Installations published
by the Institution of Electrical Engineers, 16th Edition, amended to (3.) (date . . . . . . . . . .)
except for the departures, if any, stated in this Certificate.
The extent of liability of the signatory is limited to the work described above as the subject
of this Certificate.
For the DESIGN of the installation:
Name (In Block Letters):
For and on behalf of:
Address:
(2.) Signature

Position:

(3.) Date:

CONSTRUCTION
I/We being the person(s) responsible (as indicated by my/our signatures below) for the
Construction of the electrical installation, particulars of which are described on Page 3 of
this form CERTIFY that the said work for which I/we have been responsible is to the best of
my/our knowledge and belief in accordance with the Regulations for Electrical Installations
published by the Institution of Electrical Engineers, 16th Edition, amended to (3.) (date . . . .
. . . . . .) except for the departures, if any, stated in this Certificate.
The extent of liability of the signatory is limited to the work described above as the subject
of this Certificate.
For the CONSTRUCTION of the installation:
Name (In Block Letters):
For and on behalf of:
Address:

Position:

(2.) Signature

(3.) Date:

INSPECTION AND TEST


I/We being the person(s) responsible (as indicated by my/our signatures below) for the
Inspection and Test of the electrical installation, particulars of which are described on Page 3
of this form CERTIFY that the said work for which I/we have been responsible is to the best of
my/our knowledge and belief in accordance with the Regulations for Electrical Installations
published by the Institution of Electrical Engineers, 16th Edition, amended to (3.) (date . . . .
. . . . . .) except for the departures, if any, stated in this Certificate.
The extent of liability of the signatory is limited to the work described above as the subject
of this Certificate.

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For the INSPECTION AND TEST of the installation:
Name (In Block Letters):
For and on behalf of:
Address:

Position:

I recommend that this installation be further inspected and tested after an interval of
not more than . . . . . years (5.)
(2.) Signature 3.) Date:
1.

This document is intended for the initial certification of a new installation


or of an alteration or addition to an existing installation and of an
inspection.

2.

The signatures appended are those of the persons authorised by the


companies executing the work of design, construction and inspection
and testing respectively. A signatory authorised to certify more than one
category of work shall sign in each of the appropriate places.

3.

Dates to be inserted.

4.

Where particulars of the installation recorded herein constitute a sufficient


schedule for the purpose of Regulation 514-09-01 further drawings/
schedules need not be provided. For other installations the additional
drawings/schedules listed below apply.

5.

Insert here the time interval recommended between periodic inspections.


Regard shall be paid to relevant National or Local legislation and
reference shall be made to Chapter 13.

6.

The page numbers of each sheet shall be indicated together with the total
number of sheets involved.

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(4) Schedule of additional records.
PARTICULARS OF THE INSTALLATION
(Delete or complete items as appropriate)
Type of Installation
New/alteration/addition/to existing installation
Type of Earthing (312-03):
(Indicate in the box)

TN-C

TN-S

TN-C-S

TT

IT

Earth Electrode:

Resistance ..................................................

ohms

Method of measurement.............................
Type (542-02-01) and Location......................

.
Characteristics of the supply at the origin of the installation (313-01):
Nominal voltage................................volts
Frequency..........................................Hz
phases................

Number of
ascertained determined
by
by
Measured
enquiry
calculation

Prospective short-circuit current.....................kA


Earth fault loop impedance (Ze)..................ohms
Maximum demand...................................A per phase
Overcurrent protective device - Type BS........................
Rating............................
A
Main switch or circuit-breaker (460-01-02): Type BS.....
Rating..........A No. of
poles
(if an r.c.d., rated residual operating current I n...................................mA.)
Method of protection against indirect contact:
1.
Earthed equipotential bonding and automatic disconnection of supply
or
2.
Other
(Describe)................................................................................
......
Main equipotential bonding conductors (413-02-01/02, 547-02-01): Size ................mm2
Schedule of Test Results: Continuation...................................................................
pages
Details of departures (if any) from the Wiring Regulations (120-04, 120-05) ....................
Comments on existing installation, where applicable (743-01-01): ..................................

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18.5

DEWA - APPLICATION FOR SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY & WATER

APPLICATION FOR SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY & WATER


I.

DETAILS OF THE CONSUMER:


a)
b)
c)
d)

Full Name of Consumer:.................................................................................


Nationality:...................................................................................................
Identification Reference:..................................................................................
Location / Address of the premises:.................................................................
1. Description of the premises:......................................................................
2. Plot No...................................................................................................
3. Locality / DM Sector: ......./..................................................
4. DM Community No.:..................................(where plot is located)
5. Name / No. of Road / Street:..................................................................
e) Bill delivery address:.....................P.O. Box:...............Tel:................................
f) Mode of bill delivery, by : Hand ( )
Post ( )
The details of the electrical wiring installation and the water distribution are given in the
following sections II & III respectively.
I/We, the undersigned hereby apply for the supply of electricity & water for the purpose stated
herein and I/we agree to pay for providing the supply at the appropriate rate and scale of
charges under DEWAs tariff in force from time to time. I/We have read and understand and
agree to observe and be bound by DEWAs Terms & Conditions printed overleaf and any
amendments made thereto by DEWA from time to time.
Signature of Consumer or Authorised Representative. Date:..........................
Stamp if applicable:................................. Name and position held: . ............................

II.

DETAILS OF THE ELECTRICAL WIRING INSTALLATION (For use by the E Division)


a) Details of the wiring installation.
Equipment

No

Connected Load
Each - Watts Total k.W.

Details of Premises
Type
No.

Lights

Flats

Ceiling Fans

Shops

13A Sockets

Show rooms

15A Sockets

Offices

Water Heaters

Warehouses

Air conditioner (A/C)

Villas

Cookers

Garden

Lifts

Factory

Pump-motors

School

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Labour
Accommodation

Chillers
Package A/Cs
Miscellaneous

Construction Site
TOTA L
b) Building NOC Reference No. DEWA/E/:.........................................................
c) Particulars of Consultants/Contractors:.............................................................
1) Consultants name:........................................................ City:...................
2) Electrical contractors name:......................................................................
City:.................................................... P.O. Box:..................................
Tel:...................................................... Trade License No.:.......................

d) Application No. / *Existing A/C No.:................................. Date: . .................

e) Nearest A/C No. :....................................(within the Community where plot is


located)

f) Type of connection: Permanent / Temporary / Construction / Additional / Extension.


g) No. of kWh meters: 1-Phase:...........3-Phase:........C/T (H.V.):........C/T (L.V.):.............
h) Installation No. / Approval Reference No. :......................................................

III. DETAILS OF THE WATER DISTRIBUTION (For use by the W Division)


a) Details of Water requirement:
Premises

No

Water Demand
Each-Gls / Total / Gls
Ltrs
/ Ltrs

Details of Premises
Type

Flat 1 B/Room

Flats

Flat 2 B/Room

Shops

Flat 3 B/Room

Show rooms

Flat 4 B/Room

Offices

Toilets

Warehouses
Villas
Garden
Factory
School
Labour
Accommodation

Miscellaneous
No. of storeys

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TOTA L
b) No of underground Tanks :.............Capacity:............/.............../......Gls./
Ltr
c) No of overhead Tanks : .............. ...Capacity:............/.............../......Gls./
Ltr

d) No of Fire Service Tanks :................Capacity:............/.............../......Gls./

Ltr
e) An existing old Building / connection?

) Yes

) No.

f) Building NOC Reference No. DEWA / W /.....................................................


g) Particulars of Consultants / Contractors:
1) Consultants name:...................................................................................
City:............................... P.O.Box:.....................Tel:.................................
2) Plumbing Contractors name:.....................................................................
City:............................... P.O.Box:.....................Tel:.................................
Trade Licence No.:...
h) Application No. / *Existing A/C No...................................... Date:.................
i) Nearest A/C No :.....................................(within the Community where plot is
located)

j) Type of connection: Permanent / Temporary / Construction / * Additional


k) No. of Water meters: 15mm(1/2).......25mm(1).......80mm(3)........100mm(4).......
50mm(6).............200mm(8)...300(12)..............400mm(16).............

l) Installation No. / Approval Reference No.:.......................................................


DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION

By Nationals (Landlords):
1. Copy of DM approved site plan / affection plan (as proof of ownership)

Attached(

2. Copy of identification documents: ID Card & Passport

Attached (

3.

Authorisation letter for Nationals representative

Attached ( )

By Other / Contractors : (If consumer under 1.1 above is tenant / Non-National


/ Employee)
1. Employment certificate

Attached (

2. Landlords guarantee (as per prescribed form) / Authorisation letter

Attached ( )

3. Copy of passport (including copy of residence visa)

Attached (

4. Copy of DM Building Permit (for Temporary / Construction Supply)

Attached (

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY & WATER


In applying for the supply of electricity & water the Consumer specifically agrees to comply

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with the following rules and regulations and any further rules and regulations that DEWA may
introduce from time to time.
1. REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRICAL WIRING INSTALLATIONS :

Rules & Regulations for Electrical installations. Approved Code of Practice and
Regulations for Substations are available to consumers and must be observed and
complied with at all times.
2. SUPPLY LINES AND EQUIPMENT :

DEWA may require the Consumer to provide facilities for and to contribute towards
the service charges of supply lines and equipment and the laying and installation of
the same as may be required to provide the supply. Such charges shall be payable in
advance. The lines and equipment will remain the property of DEWA and may be used
to supply other consumers.
3. TESTS, WARRANTY AND IDEMNITY :
1. DEWA may inspect and test all installations before connecting the supply. The
Consumer shall inform DEWA well in advance of any new installation or any
extension or alteration to any existing installation so that DEWA may conduct
further inspections and tests if it deems it necessary.
2. Commencement of the supply does not imply or constitute any warranty by
DEWA as to the fitness of the installation or as to whether or not the installation
is properly built or suitable for the Consumers purpose. The Consumer hereby
agrees to indemnify DEWA against any loss or damage arising from any defect in
the installation or any use thereof proper or otherwise.
4. ACCESS TO CONSUMERS PREMISES :

Representatives of DEWA shall be entitled to enter the Consumers premises at all


reasonable times (save in case of emergency when they may enter at any time) for
purposes connected with the supply.

5. MAINTENANCE :
1. The Consumer shall maintain the installation up to the point of supply to the
satisfaction of DEWA and shall take all steps necessary to protect and keep safe
DEWAs supply lines and equipment and shall immediately report any defect in or
damage to any of DEWAs lines or equipment.
2. Subject as aforesaid the Consumer shall not carry out any works to or interfere or
tamper with the said supply lines and equipment.
3. When three phases are provided for giving electric supply, the distribution of
power in the Consumers installation should be balanced between all of the Phases
as evenly as practicable.
6. INTERRUPTIONS AND FLUCTUATIONS :

DEWA may disconnect the supply for the purposes of maintenance, testing or for any
other purpose whatsoever connected with the safe or efficient working of the system.
DEWA shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever consequential or otherwise
suffered by the Consumer as a result of any such disconnection, fluctuation, over-voltage,
or loss of one or more phases of the electric supply.
7. METERING :

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Meters will be made available to the Consumer provided always that:


1. The Consumer shall pay such service charges in respect thereof as DEWA may
from time to time demand:
2. The Consumer shall not interfere nor permit any person other than a representative
of DEWA to interfere with meters:
3. The Consumer shall pay to DEWA the service charges of any repairs or replacement
of any meters lost destroyed or damaged whether by fire or otherwise:
4. If at any time any metering equipment fails to record consumption or if DEWAs
representative cannot gain access to any meter to record consumption or there
has been an error in computing the consumption (something missing) and billed
accordingly.
5. Any difference between DEWA and the Consumer as regards the proper operation
of a meter or estimated consumption it shall be settled amicably but in the absence
of amicable settlement DEWAs decision shall be final.

9. CHARGES :

The service charges for the supply shall be in accordance with DEWAs tariff in force
from time to time and shall be paid by Consumer on demand.
10. SECURITY DEPOSITS :

The Consumer shall provide to DEWA an interest free deposit as security for the payment
of the said charges in such amount as DEWA shall determine.

11. DISCONNECTION :
1. DEWA may withhold or disconnect the supply at any time in the event of any
breach by the Consumer of any of these terms and conditions or violation of the
provisions of Act No.2/94, or any other enforceable law, or in case of any misuse
of the supply in a manner that interferes or is likely to interfere with the efficient
supply to the Consumer or to any other Consumer.
2. The Cost of disconnection and any reconnection, in addition to any other legal
entitlements, which shall be at the discretion of DEWA, shall be borne by the
Consumer.
12. LIABILITY OF LANDLORD :
1. The Landlord shall remain wholly liable for the performance of all of these terms
and conditions until termination in accordance with clause 12 and notwithstanding
any disposal by lease or licence of the premises supplied to any third party and
whether or not such third party has successfully applied for a supply of electricity
& water by separate connection or transfer.
2. The right to the supply may not be assigned by the Landlord.
13. TERMINATION :

Should either the Consumer or DEWA wish to terminate the supply each shall give the
other not less than seven (7) days written notice unless otherwise warranted. DEWA
shall be entitled to continue to charge the Consumer until the effective date of such
notice.
14. FORCE MAJEURE :
The obligations of each of the parties hereto shall be suspended for the period of and

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18.6

ENFORCEMENT & EXTENSION OF DEWAS WIRING REGULATIONS


Enforcement & Extension of DEWAs Wiring Regulations
Consumer Safety against Electrical Hazards
REQUIREMENT

POWER FACTOR (P.F.) OF CONSUMER INSTALLATIONS


Overall System:
P.F. shall be 0.9 (Lagging), 1.0

GENERAL GUIDELINES
Incorporation of P.F. Correction/
improvement capacitors:
Capacitor banks with suitable automatic stepcontrol incorporated within or external to the
Control-Panel.

Central A/Cs, Chillers/Refrigeration


Plants, Industrial Plants, etc.:

Individually connected capacitor, incorporated


Package & Split A/Cs, Machines, Pump- within Control-Panel or Capacitor Banks with
Motors and other Machines:
suitable automatic step-control for a group of
machines.

Window type A/C units:

Individually connected capacitor, incorporated


within Control-Panel or Capacitor Banks with
suitable automatic step control for a group of
machines.

Discharge Light Fittings:

Individually connected capacitor, incorporated


within.

REQUIREMENT
UNDER VOLTAGE (U.V.) RELAYS WITH TIMER ON A/C UNITS
U.V. Relay settings:
Cut-off at 75% of supply voltage within 0.1 sec.
Auto-reset between 5-10 minutes, with timer.

GENERAL GUIDELINES
Incorporation of Auto-reset U.V. Relays
with Timer:

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Central A/Cs, Chillers, excluding AHU


Fan-motors:

U.V. relays with timer, incorporated within the


Control Panel.

Package & Split A/Cs, excluding AHU


Fan-motors:

U.V. relays with timer, incorporated within the


Unit/its Control Panel.

Window type A/C units:

U.V. relays with timer, incorporated with


necessary contractor/s within Distribution
Board/s for a group of units.

CHAPTER 4:

GIS & DRAWING
OFFICE SERVICES

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Civil Engineering Department of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation
provides a variety of services such as:
(1)

Engineering Consultants to all Business Units of Dubai World.

(2)

Issue Building Permits for most of the new developments under


Dubai World.

(3)

Help Free Zone Authorities in engineering activities.

GIS and Drawing Office Section of Civil Engineering Dept, henceforth


referred as GDO in this document, plays an important role in the
functioning of the department. Some of the key responsibilities of GDO
are the following:
(1)

Maintain and update all maps and drawings in digital hard-copy


format, supporting the paperless office environment.

(2)

Issue Lease Drawings to clients leasing properties from Free Zone


authorities and input and maintain facilities data.

(3)

Issue No Objection Certificates (NOC) for construction activities


within areas under Dubai World jurisdiction.

This document highlights the various standards followed by GDO in


terms of data maintained and documents received from clients, to
acquaint the customers with the services and facilitate their interaction
with CED.

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CHAPTER 4 : Section 20 : COORDINATE SYSTEM STANDARDS (PROJECTION SYSTEM)


Map projections transform a 3D surface (earth) to a 2D plane (map). The
projection of a map uses mathematical formulae to relate spherical coordinates on the globe (latitude, longitude) to flat, planar co-ordinates.
The Dubai Local Transverse Mercator projection system, with WGS84
as the datum, has been recommended as the standard for the input and
storage of spatial data.
The following are the Projection parameters for spatial data:
Projection:

Transverse Mercator

Longitude of Origin

55:20:00:00 d:m:s

Latitude of Origin

0:00:00.000 d:m:s

False Easting

500,000.000 m

False Northing

0.000 M

Scale Factor along Longitude of Origin

1.0000

Geodetic Datum:

WGS84

All spatial data stored within CED systems should adhere to the above
mentioned coordinate system.

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CHAPTER 4 : Section 21 : DATA EXCHANGE


CED provides geographic data at times to other departments/business
units and external organizations and accepts such data from many such
organizations. To ensure that any incoming data is easily integrated into
the existing databases, CED follows certain standards on data exchange
formats. Data that is sent out of CED is bound by certain restrictions to
ensure that any such data is sent only to legitimate entities.
21.1

Data Exchange Formats

CED can exchange geographic vector data with external agencies in any
of the following formats:
1.
Microstation Design file
2.
AutoCAD dwg file
3.
ESRI Shape file
4.
Mapinfo Interchange Format
5.
Oracle Object model
The data provided by CED will always conform to the coordinate system
standards and other standards as explained in this document and CED
expects all geographic data provided by external agencies to conform to
the same standards.

21.2

Data Exchange Mechanisms

CED provides


data in any of the following media:


CD-ROM
DVD-ROM
e-mail attachments

Data sent out from CED is always accompanied by a document transmittal


form, which is prepared by the staff member who is in charge of providing
such data. The person who receives the data signs on a duplicate copy of
the document transmittal form and is returned to CED as a proof of accepting
the data. Document Transmittal form includes a clause prohibiting the
receiver from sharing the data received with third parties.
A sample Document Transmittal form is shown in Appendix A, 28.1.

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GIS Data is made available through some custom made applications
which are accessible to the outside world through internet/intranet. Each
such application is explained in the following sections.
22.1

Map Central

This is an intranet portal, which links to all available web applications. It


also lists the various outputs available from CED GDO and provides an
introduction to the various services provided by CED GDO. This can be
accessed by anyone having access to the Dubai World corporate intranet
by the following address: http://mapcentral/mapcentral/index.htm
22.2

PCFC Orthophotos

This site showcases the historical and current Aerial Photographs of Port
and Free Zone Areas available with the GDO. A casual visitor of the site
can map the development growth visually over a period of years whereas
the current information can be used by the serious visitors for day-to-day
engineering and planning related activities This is a restricted site which
requires a username/password to access. Users needing access to this site
should contact the GDO. The URL to access this site is: http://mapcentral/
orthophoto/

22.3

JAFZA EMap (External)

This internet application is an interactive query systems designed for the


JAFZA and Port visitors who would like to view the information on the
companies operating in JAFZA. Users can search companies by name,
activities or country of origin, can locate facilities, landmarks and PCFC
departments etc. on map, and can generate map based Driving Directions
to reach a specific company or any other location in JAFZA and Port
areas. In addition general information on sample facilities offered by
JAFZA is also provided on the site. This site is accessible to all thru the
URL: http://emap.jafza.ae/emap

22.4

JAFZA EMap (Internal)

This intranet application is designed keeping in view the regular information


requirements of the Sales and Marketing personnel of JAFZA and can be
used as a comprehensive tool for supporting their decision making. In
addition to the S&M personnel, JAFZA e-map can also be explored by
the authorized JAFZA and PCFC users for day-to-day information needs in
an easy to use manner. Some of the facilities offered by this application
are:

Locating a Facility by Address

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Locating Facilities of a Client


Locating a Leased Building
Checking latest Occupancy Status Map
Generating Occupancy Status Reports

Access to this site is restricted to those who are given an access password.
Access is provided by JAFZA. The URL of this site is: http://mapcentral/
newemap/

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CHAPTER 4 : Section 23 : LEASE DRAWINGS


Lease drawings are prepared for those business units where properties are
leased. This drawing generally forms part of the legal agreement between
the business unit that leases property and the client who is the lessee.
This is an A4-size drawing showing the layout of the facility that is leased
with reference to its surroundings. There are mainly four layouts used to
prepare drawing. The lease drawing contains mainly the following.
a.

The facility that is leased (plot, office or warehouse) highlighted, with


dimensions of its sides.

b.

Facility IDs of all the leased facility and surrounding facilities.

c.

Benchmark location marked with its geographic coordinates, which


is normally the road intersection nearest to the facility that is leased
(in cases of plots)

d.

Index map showing the whole free zone with the location of the
leased facility highlighted.

e.

In cases of offices and warehouses, index map showing the


plot containing the office or warehouse that is leased and its
surroundings

f.

List of facilities included in the lease with Facility IDs, Area of


Facilities, Road-Opening

g.

North Arrow showing the orientation of the drawing

h.

Scale bar showing the scale at which the drawing is prepared

i.

Revision history showing changes to the drawing, if any, since the


time the first version was prepared.

j.

Title block containing the following information: Name of the


company with its operating name, Drawing Reference Number,
Date on which drawing is prepared, Name of the staff member who
prepared the drawing, Scale, Initials of the supervising staff member
who checked the drawing.

k.

A block showing the department name and contact details of the


department that prepared the drawing.

l.

Logo, name and contact details of the business unit that leases the
facility.

Please refer to Appendix B, 28.2 for a sample lease drawing.

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No Objection Certificates (NOC) are issued by CED to clients requesting
services from service authorities such as DEWAElectricity, DEWA-Water,
ETISALAT etc. Generally services from the service authorities are available
for all Lessees. Clients requiring such services request the concerned
authority, who in turn will request NOC from CED to provide the required
service.
Upon receipt of such requests, CED will study each case and if the request
is found to be conforming to CED standards, will issue an NOC to the
requested job. NOCs are normally a set of pages, as follows:
(1) Approval Letter.
(2) Standard NOC conditions and regulations
(3) Drawing showing the affected area with the proposed development
highlighted. The drawing contains the following:

Key Plan showing the affected location on a small scale map

Drawing Title Project details, client name, plot number, NOC


Ref. Number, Legend & standard notes

Samples of the documents are shown in Appendix C, 28.3.

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CHAPTER 4 : Section 25 : SURVEY BASE STATIONS



CED provides a wide network of control stations within the


territories of PCFC, especially within Jebel Ali Free Zone. These
are used as the reference points for any ground survey done.
These are clearly marked on the ground as monuments. The
locations of these survey stations are carefully selected in such a
way that coordinates of any points of the project areas can be
accurately established with minimal efforts by surveyors. The
details of the survey stations are available from CED on request.

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CHAPTER 4 : Section 26 : GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS)


The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation
system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the U.S.
Department of Defense. GPS works in any weather conditions, anywhere
in the world, 24 hours a day. GPS satellites circle the earth twice a day in
a very precise orbit and transmit signal information to earth. GPS receivers
take this information and use triangulation to calculate the users exact
location. Essentially, the GPS receiver compares the time a signal was
transmitted by a satellite with the time it was received. The time difference
tells the GPS receiver how far away the satellite is. Now, with distance
measurements from a few more satellites, the receiver can determine the
users position. A GPS receiver must be locked on to the signal of at least
three satellites to calculate a 2D position (latitude and longitude). With
four or more satellites in view, the receiver can determine the users 3D
position (latitude, longitude and altitude).
GPS doesnt usually give the kind of accuracy that is required for surveys.
For survey accuracy, a technology called Differential GPS (DGPS) is used.
DGPS uses a stationary GPS receiver to calculate the difference between
its actual known position and the position as calculated by their received
GPS signal. The difference is broadcast as a local FM signal, allowing
other GPS receivers to fix the signal for greatly improved accuracy.
GPS technology is very effectively used within PCFC project areas for fast
and accurate survey results. CED uses its own base-station for providing
correction for differential GPS, which can be used by anyone who needs
to do survey works within Jebel Ali Free Zone.
Following are the technical details of CEDs GPS base station:
Base Station Coordinates in WGS 84.
Latitude

: 24 57 23.44493 N

Longitude

: 55 03 17.35954 E

Ellipsoidal Ht. : -6.324 m


Frequency

: 463.750 MHz

Station Index

: 10

Transmission Baud Rate format: Trimtalk 450s @ 9600 bps


Broadcast Format : CMR+
Please refer to Appendix D, 28.4 for more details and for the specifications
of the rover unit that can be used for differential Survey.

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27.1

CED Projects / Review

All PCFC design & construction projects are monitored by CED. CED
requires consultants to submit project related documents before starting,
during different stages and at the completion of the project. This section
identifies the requirements for submitting such documents.

27.2

General Requirements

All documents should be submitted in PDF format (portable document


format).

A list of all submitted documents should be provided as a Microsoft


Excel Sheet in digital format.

Documents shall be combined in a single polished PDF file and


arranged in such a way as listed in the document and drawing list
required for each stage of submission as listed below.

Drawings created in PDF shall be in their original/intended plotting


paper scale.

There should be no file security restrictions on submitted files.

Bookmarks shall be created to facilitate navigation, directing


browsers to their main category or discipline for drawings. For
reports/documents, their table of contents should be created in the
bookmarks.

In order to facilitate review, all resubmitted documents shall


be accompanied with the reply of the previous submission, if
applicable.

Each comment in the previous submission should be replied to using


the Adobe Acrobat/Reader and can be submitted as a PDF or FDF
file.

There are four stages in a project when documents need to be submitted viz.
Preliminary study, Preliminary design, Final design and Tender Documents.
Submission requirements are different at each stage of the project. For
each stage, documents need to be submitted for review and if there are
comments from CED, documents will need to be resubmitted. Once all
issues are resolved, a final set of documents should be submitted for CED
records. The following sections outline the requirements at various stages.

27.3

Preliminary Study

For review PDF format (and other native application format as


required).
Approved for records PDF format and other native application format i.e.
dwg, word, excel etc.

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27.4

Preliminary Design

For review PDF format (and other native application format as


required).
Approved for records PDF format and other native application format i.e.
dwg, word, excel etc.

27.5
Final Design
Volume I Tendering and Contract Conditions
Volume II - Specifications
Volume III - Bill of Quantities
Volume IV - Drawings
Volume V Soil Investigations
Structural Calculation
Other Calculations i.e. A/C, Drainage etc.
For review a single polished PDF file per Volume, attach excel file of
BOQ filled up tables, structural calculations design parameters etc.
Approved for records PDF format and attach in PDF file other native
application format i.e. dwg, word, excel, structural calculation design
parameters etc.
27.6

Tender Documents

Volume I Tendering and Contract Conditions

Volume II - Specifications

Volume III - Bill of Quantities

Volume IV - Drawings

Volume V Soil Investigations

For review a single polished PDF file per Volume, attach excel file of
BOQ filled up tables etc.
Approved for records PDF format and attach in PDF file other native
application format i.e. DWG, word, excel, etc.

27.7

As-Built Drawings

All tender and construction drawings should be revised to As Built status.


The consultant/contractor should contact CED and request drawing
numbers to be used for the compilation of the As Built drawings. All
digital drawings shall be renumbered as in the following example:

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a.

b.
c.

Construction/Contract drawing number and title:


A01 Location Plan
Project Title: P123JA Building
As Built Drawing Number and Title: P123-01 Location Plan. The new
As Built drawing number (i.e. P123-01) should be marked on the
drawing

List of drawings should be submitted as an excel sheet in line with the


format below:

AS BUILT DRAWING
NUMBER

(PROJECT NUMBER &


TITLE)
DRAWING TITLE/
DESCRIPTION

RELATED WORKING
DWG. NO.

P123-00

LIST OF DRAWINGS

G-01

P123-01

LOCATION PLAN

A-01

SECTION H

P123-02
P123-03

As Built drawings will have to be systematically arranged by creating


folder/sub-folders for each different category and should be submitted in
a CD/DVD-ROM with the following documents:
a) Excel sheet containing a list of drawings.
b) DWG file in AutoCAD 2000 format of all as built drawings including
its plot style table (CTB) file.
c)

DWG file in AutoCAD 2000 format of the combined topography,


services etc. drawings, in DLTM coordinates

d) List and As Built drawings in PDF (portable document format) format,


as follows:
i)

All lists and drawings shall be combined in a single polished


PDF file arranged as listed in the drawing list. If it is not feasible
to combine all documents into one single PDF file, documents
can be created as separate PDF files, one for each category
such as Architectural, Structural etc.

ii) Drawings created in PDF shall be in their original/intended


plotting paper scale.
iii) There should be no file security restrictions.
iv) Bookmarks shall be created to facilitate navigation, directing

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browsers to their main category or discipline.
v)

Documents shall be signed and stamped digitally (by the


consultant/contractor) certifying their compliance with the
contract and specifications.


27.8

Operations and Maintenance Manual

At the completion of any construction project of PCFC, the consultant/


contractor submits an Operations & Maintenance manual (O & M manual)
to CED. The O & M manual contains projects information on engineering
plant installed, operating requirements, maintenance instructions and
schedules. This consist of the description of works, list of materials and
equipment suppliers, equipment operating and maintenance manuals,
planned maintenance schedule for the works, spare parts list, testing
and commissioning results, equipment guarantees and related as built
drawings and/or as stated in the projects contract documents.
27.8.1 O & M Manual Final Submission Requirements
A complete set of softcopy arranged as stipulated in the contract
specification in portable document format (PDF) in CD/DVD-ROM as per
the following guidelines

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All documents and drawings shall be combined in one (whenever


possible) PDF file and arranged in such a way as listed in the table of
contents of the manual.

All scanned documents shall be converted to searchable text using the


OCR function while preserving any images there in.

Documents and drawings created in PDF shall be in their original/


intended printing/plotting paper scale.

No file security restriction.

Bookmarks shall be created as per the table of contents of the manual


to facilitate navigation, directing browsers to their main category or
discipline.

CAD dwg format of all related drawings shall be attached.

Documents shall be signed and stamped digitally (by the consultant/


contractor) certifying their compliance with the contract and
specifications.

In case of opting to organize the PDF document into different file/s,


documents shall be systematically arranged categorically into folders
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Number of Digital (CD ROM) Copies

One set for Civil Engineering Department

One set for Maintenance Department

One set for Technical Department (for DP World projects only)

One set for PCFC EHSS Department

One set for PCFC Fire Department

One set for Marine Department (for related projects only)

One set for End User

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28.1 Appendix A: Document Transmittal Form
CIVIL

e NGINEERING DEPARTMENT

PLEASE RETURN TO CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

No.

P.O. BOX : 17000, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Internal
External

DOCUMENT TRANSMITTAL
To

Date:
Our Ref :
Your Ref :

For Attention of

Project:

Dear Sirs,
We enclose / are sending you under separate cover the undernoted document/s. Please acknowledge receipt via e-mail.
No. of

Rev.
Document / Drawing No.

Description Remarks

Soft Copy

THE STATUS OF THE ABOVE DRAWINGS IS INDICATED IN THE FINAL COLUMN (SEE KEY BELOW).
1

Approved

Information

As Requested

Examined & Returned


with Comments
Advance Information

Final Records

Forward Planning

Design

Approval or Comments

10

Distribution

Cc:

Note: Information supplied are merely indicative. It's the recipient's responsibilty to verify the accuracy of the information.

Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation


Civil Engineering Department

P.O. Box 17000, Dubai, United Arab Emirates


Tel : +971-4-8819444, Fax : +971-4-8815227

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28.2 Appendix B: Sample Lease Drawings

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28.3 Appendix C: Sample NOC Documents

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28.4 Appendix D: GPS Rover Details

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