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Department of Municipalities AgricultureAbu Dhabi Municipality

Building Permits DirectorateDevelopments and Projects Section

Procedure Manual

UPDATED DECEMBER 2007


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TABLE OF CONTENT

INTRODUCTIONINT-01 Rev.11

DEFINITIONSDEF-012

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FLOW CHARTFC-01 Rev.13

PROJECT RECORD SHEETPR-0014

GENERAL REQUIREMENTGR-01 Rev.35

FEE SCHEDULEFEE-01 Rev.16

DRAWINGS REQUIRED TO OPTAIN A PERMITDRG-01 Rev.47

APPLICABLE DESIGN CODES AND STANDARDSDCS-01 Rev.28

ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL (SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT)ARC-01 Rev.49

REQUEST FOR ARCHITECTURAL APPROVALFM-00110

ARCHITECTURAL CHECKLISTFM-001A11

CAR PARK CALCULATION TABLEAPPENDIX A12

SANITARY FITTINGS CALCULATION TABLEAPPENDIX B13

GROSS FLOOR AREA CALCULATION TABLEAPPENDIX C14

STRUCTURAL SUBMISSION CHECKLISTST-00115

TEMPORARY FENCE, SITE PREPARATION AND MOBILIZATIONSIT-01 Rev.116

REQUEST OF TEMPORARY FENCE, SITE PREPARATION &

MOBILISATION PERMIT

FM-00217

EXCAVATION PERMITSIT-02 Rev.118

REQUEST FOR EXCAVATION PERMITFM-00419

FOUNDATION AND SUBSTRUCTURE PERMITSTR-01 Rev.120

REQUEST FOR FOUNDATION AND SUBSTRUCTURE PERMITFM-00321

STRUCTURAL APPROVAL (SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT)STR-02 Rev.122

REQUEST FOR STRUCTURAL APPROVALFM-00523

REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SUBMISSIONAPPENDIX S24

PERMIT REVISION, EXPIRATION, AND RENEWAL PROCESSEXP-0125

MUNICIPAL INSPECTION PROCESSIN-01 Rev.126

BUILDING COMPLETION CERTIFICATEBCC-01 Rev.127

DESCRIPTIONDOC.NoSECTION


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ABU DHABI MUNICIPALITY

BUILDING PERMITS DIRECTORATE

DEFINITIONS

9/21/2006DateRev. 0DEF-01Document No

__________________________________________________________________DEF-01 Page 1 of 1

DEFINITIONS

ADM Abu Dhabi Municipality.

BPD Building Permit Directorate.

Consultant Any Architect or Engineer registered through Abu Dhabi Municipality.

Contractor Any Contractor registered through Abu Dhabi Municipality.


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STAGE 4

FINAL BUILDING PERMIT

TYPES OF PERMIT APPLICATION

1) Temporary fence, site preparation &mobilization permit

2) Excavation permit

3) Foundation & Sub-Structure permit

STAGE 1

PROJECT PRE-QUALIFICATION

1) Form PR-001

2) Colored Site layout Plan and Artist's Impression of Project

3) A copy of the Approved Affection Plan

4) A copy of Official Trade License

5) A copy of Appointment Letter



BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FLOW CHART

07/11/2007DateRev. 1FC-01Document No

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION - FLOW CHART

______________________________________________________________FC-01 Page 1 of 1

STAGE 2

PRELIMINARY PLANNING & CONCEPT APPROVAL

1) Project Presentation & Design Report

2) Concept/Schematic Design Drawings

3) Completed Checklists & Forms

4) Town Planning Approval of Master Plan

5) Town Planning approved Affection Plan & Land Use.

6) Roads & Transportation Authority Approval of TIS for Master Plan

7) Civil Aviation Authority for height clearance of Master Plan

8) Other special approval (ie. Ministry of Education, Health Authority, UAE Armed Forces,

Tourism Authority, Environmental Agency etc)

STAGE 3

DESIGN REVIEWFull Architectural & Structural Submission

If all in order, project coordinator gives instruction for consultant to proceedwith the relevant permit application and full design submission.


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PR-001

Department of Municipalities & Agriculture

Abu Dhabi Municipality Building Permits Directorate

Phone 678-8888 Fax 677-2003

Project Record Sheet

PROJECT TITLE:.......

DESCRIPTION:

...........

LOCATION : . ..

SITE AREA : .. BUILDING HEIGHT : .

Note : Consultant to provide a colored site layout plan and artist's impressions of the project described herein.

DEVELOPER / OWNER :. .

CONTACT NAME :....................

MOBILE NO : EMAIL: ...

PROJECT MANAGER :. .

CONTACT NAME :....................


CONSULTANT :. .

CONTACT NAME : ....................


OFFICIAL USE

SIGNATURE : _______________________________ DATE : _______________


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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

6/24/2008DateRev. 3GR-01Document No

___________________________________________________________________GR-01-Rev.2 Page 1 of 3

1.0 INTRODUCTION:

The following is a list of general requirements applied to all submittals. Consultants,

Contractors and Architects are required to provide all essential information and tocomply with these requirements prior to submitting any drawings.

2.0 General Requirements:

2.1 Comprehensive approved Master Plan Report / Project SummaryReport 2 copies of A3 size report and an electronic copy of the sameshall be submitted. The report should outline and explain the followingaspects of the proposal with supporting drawings and relevantillustrations:

Design Concept & Intent Zoning & Land Use

Site Accessibility Traffic & Transportation

Car Parking Provision Public & Handicap Amenities

Life Safety Structural Concept

MEP Concept Utility & Services

Sustainability & Efficiency Wind Effect Assessment

Utility & Services Statement Day lighting Assessment

Vertical Transportation Environmental Assessment

Waste Management Faade Lighting Strategy

Landscaping & Greening Faade Maintenance

Occupancy/Population Density Schedule of Areas

The summary report shall include but not limited to the abovementioned. The consultant should by all means include additionalinformation deem important that will facilitate the authority's approval.

2.2 Each developer shall have control on building design to achieve theirmaster plan guidelines. Therefore, preliminary and final architecturaldrawings for building permit should bear the "No Objection" from therelevant developer before the submission to ADM.

2.3 Approved Development Master Plan / Site Plan a copy of coloredA1/A0 size print approved by Town Planning Department (scale 1:500to 1:1000) shall be submitted, to include but not limited to the followinginformation:


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___________________________________________________________________GR-01-Rev.2 Page 2 of 3

Plot Limit & Number Topography Public Amenities

Land Use, Zoning &Phasing

Existing &Proposed Levels

Occupancy /Population Density

Ingress & EgressPoints

Set-outCoordinates

Service Corridor

Service Access Way Utility Buildings Retaining Structures

Landscaping Tunnels & Bridges Boundary Wall

2.4 No objection letters from appropriate Authorities. (see BCC-01)

2.5 Appointment letters

2.5.1 Appointment letter for Architects / Consultants.

2.5.2 Appointment letter for Contractor.

2.5.3 All appointment letters shall be signed and sealed by the owner/ developer.

2.6 Official valid trade licences from.

2.6.1 Consultants.

2.6.2 Contractors and Sub-Contractors.

2.7 Applicable forms signed and sealed by owner, Consultant and orcontractor.

2.8 Applicable fees.

2.9 Developers will bear the responsibility of clearing their sites during andafter construction completion.

2.10 Electronic format of all submitted drawings.

2.11 Hard copies of drawings. (see DRG-01-Rev.4)

3.0 General notes:

The following are general notes that all submittals shall comply with.

3.1 Consultants and Contractors shall adhere and comply with theapplicable design codes & standards. (see DCS-01-Rev.2)

3.2 Documents are clear and legible.

3.3 Documents are in a sequential order and signed and sealed by theappropriate Consultant.

3.4 Application form fully completed.

3.5 All timelines in this procedure are subject to work load.

3.6 If authority's comments are not clear, a scheduled appointment can bearranged with the respective municipality engineers/architects.

3.7 Appendix S Requirements for Structural EngineeringSubmissionshall also be referred to when preparing structural relatedsubmittals.


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___________________________________________________________________GR-01-Rev.2 Page 3 of 3

4.0 Time-line Schedule for Approvals:

SecondReview

FirstReview

Document No.Category

5-10 days10 daysARC-01 Rev.4Architectural Approval

-1 daySIT-01Temporary Fence, SitePreparation & MobilizationApproval

-1 daySIT-02 Rev.1Site Excavation Approval

5 days5 daysSTR-01 Rev.1Foundation & Sub-StructureApproval

10 days21 daysSTR-02 Rev.1Structural Approval

END OF PROCEDURE


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FEE SCHEDULE

6/25/2007DateRev. 1FEE-01Document No

___________________________________________________________________FEE-01-Rev1 Page 1 of 1

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This document outlines the fee structure that are to be implemented within theBuilding Permits Directorate at Abu Dhabi Municipality.

2.0 FEE SCHEDULE

TABLE 1.4.10APERMIT FEE SCHEDULE

Type of Permit Fees inAED

Unit Notes

Construction of a new building 2000 -

Demolition of a building 100 Per/floor

Issue a final certificate 500 -

Additions 500 -

Maintenance works 500 -

Permit renewal 200 -

TABLE 1.4.10B INSURANCE SCHEDULE

Type of Permit

Insurance

Fees inAED

Unit Notes

Building Demolition 10000 -

New erection work 10000 -

Additions to existing buildings 1000 -

END OF THE PROCEDURE


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FEE SCHEDULE

6/25/2007DateRev. 1FEE-01Document No

___________________________________________________________________FEE-01-Rev1 Page 1 of 1

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This document outlines the fee structure that are to be implemented within theBuilding Permits Directorate at Abu Dhabi Municipality.

2.0 FEE SCHEDULE

TABLE 1.4.10APERMIT FEE SCHEDULE

Type of Permit Fees inAED

Unit Notes

Construction of a new building 2000 -

Demolition of a building 100 Per/floor

Issue a final certificate 500 -

Additions 500 -

Maintenance works 500 -

Permit renewal 200 -

TABLE 1.4.10B INSURANCE SCHEDULE

Type of Permit

Insurance

Fees inAED

Unit Notes

Building Demolition 10000 -

New erection work 10000 -

Additions to existing buildings 1000 -

END OF THE PROCEDURE


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STANDARD TITLE BLOCK

5/6/2007Rev. 0DRG-01ADocument No

___________________________________________________________________Section 7a-DRG-01A Page 1 of 1


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DRAWINGS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN PERMITS

06/24/2008Rev. 4DRG-01Document No

___________________________________________________________________Section 7-DRG-01-Rev4 Page 1 of 5

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This section explains in detail the drawings and documents that are required for variouspermits issued by the Building Permits Directorate. Applicants shall be aware that theremay be changes over time.

2.0 SCALE AND LEGIBILITY OF DRAWINGS

The following scales should be adopted:

Key / Location Plan 1:10,000

Landscape Plan 1: 500 to 1: 1,000

Site Plan 1: 500 to 1: 1,000

Plans, Elevations, Sections 1: 100 to 1: 200

Detail Designs 1: 20 to 1: 50

If any other scale is used, prior approval must be obtained from the Building PermitsDirectorate of Abu Dhabi Municipality

Please note that the lettering on drawings must be readable and allow for reductions tobe made. To accomplish this, lettering on a full size drawing must be easily readable.

3. DRAWING SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT

3.1. All drawings accompanying any application for approval shall be prepared,stamped and signed by the Qualified Consultant, who holds a valid trade

license and registered with the Abu Dhabi Municipality.

3.2. All drawings shall

3.2.1. Be produced in DWF format on a cd-rom complete with casing andproject labels. for initial approval and review.

3.2.2. Be produced in 3 sets of paper prints and properly packaged in theprescribed box-files and clearly labeled. The drawings must reflect thefinal revision / correction, demonstrating full compliance with allauthority comments for final building permit approval.

3.2.3. Be accompanied by a drawing list for each set of drawings.

3.2.4. Be produced in a clear, legible manner and following the drawingnumbering according to the Building Permits Directorate:


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For Architectural Drawings:i. Drawing List A000ii. Site Plan/Landscape Plan A010 (10 series ie. 10-99)iii. Floor Plans A100 (100 series ie. 100-199)iv. Elevations A200 (200 series ie. 200-299)v. Sections A300 (300 series ie. 300-399)vi. Details A400 (400 series ie. 400-499)

For Structural Drawings:All Drawings - S100 (100 series ie. 100-199)

3.2.5. Bear a title block in accordance to the format set out by the BuildingPermits Directorate, and reserve a space for authority'scomments/signature/stamp at the bottom right corner of the title block

(see DRG-01A

)3.2.6. Be fully annotated with appropriate notations and symbols. All

dimensions shall be in metric (mm)

3.2.7. Demarcate clearly the new building works from the existing building bysuitable annotation and markings.

3.2.8. Delineate clearly the different phasing of building works within thedevelopment by suitable annotation and markings.

3.2.9. Delineate clearly the building works to be deleted, demolished orremoved by suitable annotation and markings.

3.2.10 Be numbered serially where the first plan is numbered as 1 of 'n' andthe last plan as 'n' of 'n'. ( 'n' being the total number of pages of therelevant plans)

3.3. All building plans shall, where applicable, consist of or contain the following:

3.3.1. Gross Floor Area (GFA) Summary Drawing Sheet consisting

a) Key plans (scaled-down plans) of all floors / storeys /levels showing clear mark-up of GFA within the proposeddevelopment(s).

b) Summary tabulation of area that summarizes all floors asper declaration form FM-001A-Appendix C (Gross FloorArea Calculation Table) to be completed by Consultant.


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h) Clear statements indicating every part of the building that is to beair-conditioned or mechanically ventilated.

i) The reference section lines and elevation references on all plans.

j) In respect of the ground floor

The existing and proposed platform levels of the site andadjoining lots.

The relationship between the internal and adjoining externalspaces.

The distance between the new building and the lot boundary.

k) Other details or plans if required by the Building Permit Directorate.

3.3.5. Elevations, showing

a) All architectural elevations/ facades of building(s) within thedevelopment.

b) The grid lines or dimensions consistent with those on the floor plans.

c) The finished floor level of each storey and the overall buildingheight.

d) Any cut-out spaces with suitable markings.

e) All glazing components with suitable notations and symbols.

f) Annotated finished materials for the building envelope.

3.3.6. Sections, showing

a) The name of every space in the building traversed by the section line.

b) The clear headroom of every space in the building.

c) The vehicular ramps in car parking structure(s) above & belowground level.

d) Any atrium space and/or high volumetric spaces in the building.

e) The vertical circulation of the building eg. staircases, escalators, lifts

etc.f) Perimeter gates, retaining walls, tunnels and suspended structure(s)

eg. canopies, bridges etc.


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3.3.7. Details, showing

a) typical staircase details

b) typical building faade details

c) canopy details

d) skylight details

e) boundary wall details

f) any others (as requested)

END OF PROCEDURE


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APPLICABLE DESIGN CODES AND STANDARDS

6/25/2007DateRev. 2DCS-01Document No

___________________________________________________________________DCS-01-Rev.2 Page 1 of 1

1.0 INTRODUCTION

In addition to Abu Dhabi Municipality, Building Regulations and Guidelines, the

following list of design codes and standards would be acceptable.

2.0 THE RECOGNIZED CODES

All new construction in Abu Dhabi after April 1st, 2006 should conform to one of the

model codes listed hereafter:

International Building Code, 2006 edition

Published by the International Code Councilwww.iccsafe.org

Building Regulations and Guidelines

Green BookMunicipality of Abu Dhabi

1994 Edition

The following table provides a list of acceptable design codes andstandards:

Applicable Standards Edition Comments

BSIBritish Standards Institution

Latest edition Overall Construction

ACIAmerican Concrete Institute Latest edition Concrete Construction

AISCAmerican Institute for SteelConstruction

Latest edition Structural Steel Works

UBC 1997 - Uniform Building Code forSeismic Design

3.0 USE OF ONE CODE ONLY

It is crucial that the designer does not design a building using two differentinternational codes. The designer should decide well in advance the code he intendsto use and ensure that the same is used throughout the design and constructionphase.If it became necessary to combine the two international standards, for example theContractor may have to use steel produced to the British Standards for the design toAISC standards, the design consultant should carefully verify that the substitutionwill not have an adverse effect on the integrity of the structure designed and shallsubmit approval letter to BPD prior to job commencement.

4.0 MIXING OF CODE PROVISIONS

Mixing of different code provisions is not allowed unless an application for alternatematerials and methods is submitted with the drawings and/or specifications forapproval.

END OF PROCEDURE


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ARCHITECTURAL APPROVAL

24/06/2008Rev. 4ARC-01Document No

___________________________________________________________________Section 9-ARC-01-Rev4 Page 1 of 3

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This section explains in detail the scope of the architectural approval. It elucidates

on the procedures required by the Municipality to carry out an unbiased and uniformarchitectural assessment as part of the Municipality aim to better serve eachdevelopment application.

A complete set of architectural drawings in approved DWF format as described inDRG-01-Rev 4shall be submitted for the initial architectural approval.

2.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this review is to ensure that the building complies with applicablecode as outlined in DCS-01-Rev.2

3.0 APPLICATION FORM & CHECKLIST

The Consultant is to complete the following forms and checklists at the beginning ofStage 2 Preliminary Planning & Concept Approval :

a) Application form (FM-001 ) Request for Architectural Approval

b) Architectural Checklist (FM-001A ) Planning & Building Design

c) Declaration & Calculation Forms (FM-001A Appendix) :

(i) FM-001AAppendix A-CP-Rev1(Car Park Calculation Table)

(ii) FM-001AAppendix B-SF-Rev1(Sanitary Facilities/Fitting Calculation Table)

(iii) FM-001AAppendix C-GFA(Gross Floor Area Calculation Table)

4.0 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

The following documents are the minimum requirement for architectural approval:

4.1 GFA Summary Drawing Sheet (see DRG-01-Rev4)4.2 Exterior elevations (in color).4.3 Perspectives exploring all sides of building (in color).4.4 Design narrative and building use.4.5 Floor plan.

4.5.1 Basement Plan if applicable.4.5.2 Ground floor plan.

4.5.3 Mezzanine floor plan.4.5.4 Typical floor plan.4.5.5 Penthouse plans if applicable.4.5.6 Roof Plan.

4.6 Sections and details.

See DRG-01-Rev 4for additional drawings, formats and more specific informationon detailed drawings.

5.0 APPROVAL BY OTHER AUTHORITIES:


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In addition to the authorities described in BCC-01 item 6.0, other relevant authorityapproval may be required by the Building Permits Directorate where applicable.

Subject to the type, location and complexity of the development, the Building PermitsDirectorate will advise the consultant accordingly.

6.0 PROJECT PRESENTATION:

Depending on the complexity of the development and dynamic nature of the design,the Building Permits Directorate will inform the project team ie. consultants,engineers, project manager to prepare a project presentation for the concernedmembers from the Municipality.

The project team is expected to deliver a comprehensive and concise projectsummary with emphasis on the following aspects of the proposal:

a) Design concept and planning strategyb) Land use, zoning and phasingc) Population densityd) Project mobilization date and expected completion datee) Site accessibility vehicular and pedestrianf) Car parking zoning and managementg) Life safety strategyh) Logistics and waste managementi) Environmental and sustainability strategy

j) Landscapingk) Wind impact assessment (if applicable)l) Design for building security (if applicable)m) Handicap and public amenities provision

The project team is not required to go in-depth into specialized and technical details,and should limit the presentation to less than 30 minutes and commit 15 minutes forQuestion & Answer.

Once the municipality is satisfied, the consultants can then proceed to submit thedeveloped design drawings for approval.

In addition to the responsibility of the consultant / designer to comply with theapplicable codes and standards described in DCS-01-Rev.2, the onus of ensuringquality, safety and compliance to the Master Plan guidelines shall remain theresponsibility of the developer. (see GR-01-Rev.2, i tem 2.2)

7.0 TIMELINE FOR APPROVAL


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The municipality will process the architectural approval or issue a clear correction list/ commented drawings within Ten (10) working days of receiving complete

submittal as per 4.0 Documents Required for approval.

If the Municipality deems the submittal as incomplete and issues the authoritycomments (via email and/or return of commented drawings). The Municipality willrefer to this issuance as the First Correction".

The applicant should respond to the corrections requested within 30 days (45 daysfor large projects) to avoid permit application expiration.

Once the corrected documents are resubmitted, the municipality will have 10working days to perform a 2ndreview. If documents still have corrections to be madethe municipality will issue a "Second Correction" and so forth up to a maximum of 3

reviews.

If the same non-compliance persists after the 3rd review or resubmission, theBuilding Permits Directorate reserves the right to cancel the application and theapplicant shall make a fresh submission and pay the applicable fees to themunicipality unless the Consultant can provide valid reasons for extension.

END OF PROCEDURE


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Department of Municipalities & Agriculture

Abu Dhabi Municipality Building Permits DirectoratePhone 678-8888 Fax 677-2003

Request for Architectural Approval

Owner Name and Contact information (stamped & signed by Owner)

Area Sector Plot

Consultant Name and Contact Information (stamped and signed by Consultant)

Contractor Name and Contact Information (stamped and signed by Contractor)

Office Use: