AUH Muncipality Guideline-2of 2

FM-001A Rev 0

Department of Municipalities & Agriculture Abu Dhabi Municipality • Building Permits Directorate

Phone 678-8888 Fax 677-2003

Architectural Checklist (1) – Planning Consideration

S/no. Item Complied Remarks

1 Proposed building structure(s) are within plot boundary in accordance with Affection Plan.

2

Proposed building(s) achieve required setback distances from plot boundaries and building-to-building distances, in accordance with local codes and/or Master Plan development control regulation (if applicable)

3 Traffic impact study (if applicable) specific to the development shall be submitted to Roads Department to obtain approval.

4 Environmental impact study (if applicable) specific to the development shall be submitted to Environmental Agency Department to obtain approval.

5 Provision of adequate ingress and egress points for both private and public vehicles.

6 Provision of service & fire-fighting access way (approved by Civil Defense Department) to be clearly annotated on site plan.

7

Provision of on-site/off-street car/bus/coach parking facilities and calculation/analysis sheet for the development(s). In compliance with local/international standards or the Master Plan development control regulation (if applicable) Refer Appendix – A: Car Parking Calculation Table

8 Provision of adequate refuse collection/disposal area(s) with appropriate waste management strategy.

9 Provision of electrical substation and other utility service spaces as required by service authorities.

10 Outline of future and/or other proposed phased building(s) within the plot boundary.

11 Provision of public amenities (ie landscaped garden, plazas, toilets, footpaths, handicap facilities, prayer rooms, car parking, taxi pick-up area, etc.

12

Location of plant rooms, refuse centre, loading docks, back-of-house facilities and other utility structures (ground or roof top level) shall be aesthetically screened from the general public and be provided with a dedicated ingress/egress access.

Department of Municipalities & Agriculture

Abu Dhabi Municipality • Building Permits Directorate

Phone 678-8888 Fax 677-2003

Architectural Checklist (2) – Building Design Consideration

S/no. Item

Complied Remarks

1 Habitable space(s) shall meet local/international standards in terms of sizes, ceiling/floor height, ventilation and daylight requirements.

2

Provision of adequate exit/escape passageway, fire/smoke-stop lobby, firemen lifts and escape staircases, fire control room shall meet Civil Defense requirement and/or comply with approved international fire codes.

3 Provision of adequate handicap facilities and barrier-free accessibility for special needs people (disabled) shall meet international barrier-free codes.

4

Provision of adequate sanitary facilities/public amenities shall meet occupancy needs in accordance to local/international standards or Master Plan development control regulation (if applicable) Refer Appendix–B: Sanitary Fittings Calculation Table

5 Internal/external horizontal circulation elements (ie driveways, ramps, corridors, stairs) shall meet local/international standards.

6 Internal/external vertical circulation elements (ie staircases, lifts) shall meet local/international standards.

7 Plot fencing/boundary wall shall be within plot boundary and designed to comply with local standards

8 Vehicular and pedestrian ramps shall meet the minimum gradient/slope in accordance to local/international standards.

9

Provision of protective/safety barriers (ie railings, parapet walls) along trafficable platforms/public accessible routes shall meet local/international standards.

10

Proposed building projections beyond plot limits (ie shading devices, balcony, terrace, signage & billboards) shall comply with local codes and shall subject to further review by relevant authorities.

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Architectural Checklist (2) – Building Design Consideration

S/no. Item

Complied Remarks

11

Proposed basement space(s) shall be limited to non-habitable usage for services (ie workshops, car parking, MEP rooms). All basement levels shall be adequately ventilated and achieves minimum headroom of 2.4m from finished floor level.

12

Ensure the wind effect at pedestrian levels are within the comfort level (to be verified by Wind Tunnel Test), otherwise, adequate wind-breaking features shall be provided to meet the required comfort levels.

13 Proposed building façade and embellishments shall not contradict the local culture.

14 Ensure adequate day lighting for all habitable spaces within the development, and complying to local and/or international standards.

15 Ensure adequate ventilation for both habitable and non-habitable spaces within the development, and complying to local and/or international standards.

16

Provision of minimum of 1.0m wide pedestrian sidewalks or pavement at building(s) perimeter. The sidewalk/pavement shall be minimum 150mm above the surrounding road/street levels.

17 The internal ground level of all buildings shall achieve a minimum of 450mm above the surround road/street levels.

18

The total number & sizes of tread(T) and riser(R), shall be indicated at the start of each flight of staircase. Minimum tread(T) size shall be 280mm. Minimum riser(R) size shall be 100mm and not more than 180mm.

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Date, Name & Signature of Principal Consultant

FM-001A Rev 0

BUILDING PERMITS DIRECTORATE APPENDIX A CAR PARKING CALCULATION TABLE ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CAR PARKING CALCULATION TABLE Project Title : Project description – Use of building(s) detailing number of floor of building(s), and number of basement levels per building. Location : Precinct/District - Sector number – Plot number (as per Affection Plan )

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)Phase Description of

Land Use Parking Rate Parking Spaces

Required for Proposed

Development

Total Parking Spaces

Provided by Proposed

Development

Parking Excess (Shortfall)

Drawings of Existing

Parking Spaces

Drawings of Proposed

Development Parking

Facilities

Use a separate row for each phase of the project

Square meters by land use type or number of residential units by type

Refer approved / prevailing parking rates from Roads Department Refer IBC section 1106 for accessible parking rates

Square meters multiply parking rate, by land use type, aggregated to total

Number of spaces to be provided as an element of the proposed development.

Column (e) minus column (d) Yes / No Yes / No

___________________________________________ Date, Name & Signature of Principal Consultant

Reasons for Waiver : Supporting documents shall be submitted to substantiate the shortfall / under provision of the required car parking spaces / facilities in the proposed development

– Subject to the approval of the Authority.

Waiver : Approved / Rejected (for official use) Date : _____________ NOTE : 1. The development description shall describe the intensity of each land use. For large development whose precise mix of uses is not known at the time of preliminary

architectural review application, an estimated mix of land uses shall be established as the basis of car park computation & analysis. The applicant shall follow-up with the final & updated car park analysis table during the final building permit application, ensuring sufficient parking supply to meet all of the parking demand generated by the proposed development.

2. The local car parking rates (Roads Department) shall be adopted as the basis for car parking computation. 3. Alternatively, the consultant shall adopt the car parking standards/rates set out in the approved Master Plan Development Control Package issued by the Developer (if

applicable)

BUILDING PERMITS DIRECTORATE APPENDIX B SANITARY FACILITIES CALCULATION TABLE ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SANITARY FACILITIES CALCULATION TABLE Project Title : Project description – Use of building(s) detailing number of floor of building(s), and number of basement levels per building. Location : Precinct/District - Sector number – Plot number (as per Affection Plan )

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (e) (f) (g) (h) (k)

Male Excess / Shortfall

(+/-)

Female

Excess / Shortfall

(+/-)

Disabled Excess / Shortfall

(+/-)

Baby / Toddler

Changing Room)

Excess / Shortfall

(+/-)

Descriptionof Land Use & Expected

Occupancy

Sanitary Appliances Requirement

based on International Code (ie International Plumbing

Code-Chapter 4) Prv Req Prv Req Prv Req Prv Req

WB

WC

UR

Square meters by land use type & occupancy within the space

SH

Stating the rates and requirements as per codes.

Legend : WB=Wash Basin, WC=Washing Cistern, UR=Urinals, SH=Showers, Prv=Provided, Req=Required

___________________________________________ Date, Name & Signature of Principal Consultant

Reasons for Waiver : Supporting documents shall be submitted to substantiate the shortfall / under provision of the required sanitary facilities in the proposed development

– Subject to the approval of the Authority.

Waiver : Approved / Rejected (for official use) Date : ____________ NOTE :

1. The development description shall describe the intensity of each land use. For large development whose precise mix of uses is not known at the time of preliminary architectural review application, an estimated mix of land uses shall be established as the basis of sanitary facilities computation & analysis. The applicant shall follow-up with the final & updated sanitary facilities calculation table during the final building permit application, ensuring sufficient sanitary appliances to meet all of the amenities demand generated by the proposed development.

2. The latest IBC 2006 sanitary appliances rates/requirement shall be adopted as the basis for sanitary facilities calculation if no local standards can satisfy the current program. 3. Alternatively, the consultant shall adopt the sanitary facilities/appliance standards/rates set out in the approved Master Plan Development Control Package issued by the Developer (if

applicable)

BUILDING PERMITS DIRECTORATE APPENDIX C GROSS FLOOR AREA CALCULATION TABLE ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ GROSS FLOOR AREA* CALCULATION TABLE ( To be submitted in conjunction with the Gross Floor Area Summary Drawing Sheet ) Project Title : Project description – Use of building(s) detailing number of floor of building(s), and number of basement levels per building. Location : Precinct/District - Sector number – Plot number (as per Affection Plan) Gross Floor Area Breakdown :

Block or Tower No. Storey GFA

( m2 ) Breakdown of Proposed Gross Floor Area by use in m2

( Delete/Edit where applicable ) - This column to be completed by Consultant Residential Commercial/Office Retail Hospitality Healthcare Industrial Others

Total

Total GFA Approved by Urban Planning Council ( Delete/Edit where applicable ) – This column to be completed/signed/stamped by Developer UPC Approved

Development & Land Use

Site Area (m2)

& Land Use Residential Commercial/Office Retail Hospitality Healthcare Industrial Others Consultant to attach UPC approval letter and/or supporting documents

Declaration by Consultant

I/We hereby certify that the information and the calculation given above is correct and all digital data representing the development is drawn to scale for the above proposal.

____________________________________________

Date, Name & Signature of Principal Consultant

and Developer/Client

*Gross Floor Area (GFA) – According to UPC definition.

ST-001 Rev 0


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Structural Checklist

ENABILIG WORKS

S/no. Item Complied Remarks

1 Traffic impact study approved by Road Section, if applicable for the project.

2 Approved site plan.

3 Service clearance for site. (NOC)

4

Copy of receipt from architectural section of Building Permit Directorate confirming submittal of architectural drawings to the Directorate.

5 Soil investigation report.

6 Shoring layout.

7 Shoring sections and details.

8 Detailed calculations for shoring from specialist and approved by the consul tant.

9 Depth of excavation.

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SUB-STRUCTRE

S/no. Item

Complied Remarks

1 Completion of requirements for enabling works as applicable.

2 Design philosophy and design criteria.

3 Foundation / substructure plans with complete details.

4 Calculations for column loads by tributary area method and by approved computer software.

5 Columns and shear wall layout showing reactions from the most critical load combinations. (Design load)

6

Detailed design calculations for proposed foundation, including columns and shear walls, as well as basement retaining walls, at foundation level.

7 Schedule of columns with reinforcement and sizes and sections.

8 Structural framing (Schematic design) for all floors showing the assumed sizes of structural elements.

9

An electronic copy of the structural 3D model for the lateral stability analysis. The study should include all structural elements and all the applied loads.

10 Wind tunnel study if required.

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S/no. Item

Complied Remarks

11 Piling plan as applicable, showing the reactions from the most critical load combinations (Service loads).

12 Brief specifications and applicable notes for the foundation & piles, presented on drawings.

13 Pile design by specialist and approved by the consultant.

14 Piling details showing pile length, reinforcement details, pile size and capacity, cut off & toe levels.

15 Proposed location of tower crane within the approved plot area

16 This check list should cover the latest Abu Dhabi Municipality requirements for structural Section submissions.

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SUPERSTRUCTURE

S/no. Item

Complied Remarks

1 Final structural drawings. 2 Detailed design calculations.

3 Schedule of columns with reinforcement and sizes and detailed sections.

4 Detailed sectional plans and elevations for shear walls showing all dimensions and reinforcement.

5 Schedule of beams, with reinforcement and sizes, including typical beam elevation and sections.

6 General notes for structural elements.

7 Plans, sections and details of swimming pools, reinforced concrete water tanks, and significant architectural features.

8 Plan & section for staircases showing all dimensions and steel reinforcement.

ABU DHABI MUNICIPALITY

BUILDING PERMITS DIRECTORATE TEMPORARY FENCE, SITE PREPARATION AND

MOBILIZATION PERMIT 7/03/2006 Date Rev.1 SIT-01 Document No

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1.0 INTRODUCTION Before starting any new construction project on any site you must first build an approved site fence around the property for protection of the site and the public. 2.0 WORK ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT The purpose of this type of permit is to allow the applicant or owner to begin construction while the full working drawings for the project are still being reviewed. The scope of construction under this permit will only include site preparation, grading, and construction of the perimeter fence. The applicant may not pour concrete or drive piling for the foundation under this permit. 3.0 APPLICATION FORM Application form at the Building Permits Directorate (See FM-002) to be completed and submitted. 4.0 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED To obtain the fence permit, refer to the general requirements GR-01 Rev2 and you will also need to submit the following documents:

4.1 Site plan showing limits of fence construction with the overall dimensions. 4.2 Fence Elevations. 4.3 Sections and details showing anchorage, material, color, design, etc. 4.4 Specifications. 4.5 Letter from contactor and consultants summarizing safety measures on

site during construction. 4.6 Location & details of site office, if available.

See DRG-01 Rev2 for drawing formats and more specific information on drawings. See Appendix S for more detail submission requirements. 5.0 APPROVAL OF THIS PERMIT TYPE After completing all steps the Building Permits Directorate will inspect and verify that the fences are erected properly, as per requirement. 6.0 CONSTRUCTION OF THE FENCE The following specifications shall be considered in constructing the temporary fence:




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Install a signboard showing the project name, owners’ name, consultants’ name, contractors’ name, the building permit number and the date of the permit. This sign should be clearly visible and legible from the project entrance.

• The sections of the fence shall be made from non-combustible material and to be painted with appropriate color.

• The fence shall be properly fixed into the ground. • The distance between the sections of the fence shall not exceed 5 cm and the

height from the ground shall not exceed 10 cm. • The height of the fence shall be greater than 2.5 meters. • The width of the fence entrance shall be less than 5 meters. • Refer to applicable codes for other requirements.

7.0 SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT FOR BIG PROJECTS Some projects are too big and might require large staging areas. In this event, a large storage area might translate into constructing a temporary fence on an adjacent property (see diagram below). Consultants and/or contractors are required to submit written approval from plot 2 owner / developer, explicitly allowing them to construct such a fence on his property. All projects or new constructions need to obtain their temporary fence prior to obtaining any other building permits. 8.0 TIMELINE FOR REVIEW The review teams will complete their review and approve the permit or they will provide a clear correction list within less than one (1) working day of receiving the complete submittal as per “4.0 Documents Required”, for review. If the Municipality deems the submittal incomplete and or issues a First Correction List, the Municipality will refer to the first review of the project the as “first review”. The applicant should respond to the corrections requested within six months to avoid permit application expiration.

Plot #1 Plot #2

Proposed Fence




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9.0 END OF THIS PERMIT PHASE Once the full building permit is issued, the “Temporary fence, site preparation and mobilization permit” phase will be terminated, although temporary fencing should remain until the end of the project (final completion certificate). END OF PROCEDURE

FM-002 Rev 0


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Request of Temporary Fence, Site Preparation & Mobilization Permit

Owner Area

Sector

Plot

Consultant Name and Contact Information Contractor Name and Contact Information Office Use:


BUILDING PERMITS DIRECTORATE EXCAVATION PERMIT

7/03/2007 Date Rev. 1 SIT-02 Document No

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1.0 INTRODUCTION Site fence has to be erected and approved by ADM inspector before the contractor can submit for excavation permit. 2.0 WORK ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT The purpose of this type of permit is to allow the applicant or owner to begin excavation of the site while the full working drawings for the project are still being reviewed. The scope of construction under this permit will only include excavation, dewatering, shoring and soil compaction. The applicant may not pour concrete or drive piling for the foundation under this permit. 3.0 APPLICATION FORM Please obtain an application form from the Building Permits Directorate (See FM-004) to be completed. 4.0 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Following documents have to be submitted.

4.1 Traffic impact study approved by the roads section. 4.2 Approved site plan 4.3 Service clearance for site 4.4 Soil investigation report 4.5 Shoring layout 4.6 Shoring section and details 4.7 Detailed calculations for shoring from specialist and approved by

consultant 4.8 Depth of excavation

See DRG-01 Rev2 for drawing formats and more specific information on drawings. See Appendix S for more detail submission requirements. 5.0 TIMELINE FOR REVIEW The review teams will complete their review and approve the excavation permit or they will provide a clear correction list within One (1) working day of receiving complete submittal as per “4.0 Documents Required”, for review. If the Municipality deems the submittal incomplete and/or issues a First Correction List, the Municipality will refer to the first review of the project the “first review”. The applicant should respond to the corrections requested within six months to avoid permit application expiration.


BUILDING PERMITS DIRECTORATE EXCAVATION PERMIT

7/03/2007 Date Rev. 1 SIT-02 Document No

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6.0 END OF THIS PERMIT PHASE Once the full building permit is issued this excavation permit phase will be terminated END OF PROCEDURE

FM-004 Rev 0


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Request For Excavation Permit

Owner/Developer: Area:

Sector:

Plot:

Consultant Name and Contact Information: Contractor Name and Contact Information: Office Use:


BUILDING PERMITS DIRECTORATE

FOUNDATION AND SUB-STRUCTURE ٍ

7/3/2007 Rev.1 STR-01 Document No

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1.0 INTRODUCTION Structural concept design must be approved prior to submitting to foundation and pile permit. ADM reserve the right of granting this type of permit based on project size. 2.0 WORK ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT The scope of construction works under this permit will only include foundation and piling works. Other works, such as basement construction, shall not commence under this permit. 3.0 APPLICATION FORM The Applicant must complete the Standard Application Form (FM-003), Request for Foundation and Piling Permit and submit to the BPD. 4.0 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED The following documents need to be submitted together with the application:

4.1 Completion of requirements for enabling works as applicable 4.2 Design philosophy and design criteria 4.3 Foundation \ Substructure Plans with complete details 4.4 Calculation for column loads by tributary area method and approved by

computer software 4.5 Columns and shear wall layout showing reactions from the most critical

load combinations ( Design load ) 4.6 Detailed design and drawings for proposed foundation, including

columns and shear walls, as well as basement retaining walls, at foundation level

4.7 Schedule of columns with reinforcement and sizes and sections. 4.8 Structural framing (Schematic design) for all floors showing the

assumed sizes of structural elements. 4.9 An electronic copy of the structural 3D model for the lateral stability

analysis. The study should include all structural elements and all the applied loads.

4.10 Wind tunnel study if required. 4.11 Piling plan as applicable, showing the reactions from the most critical

load combinations ( Service loads )



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4.12 Brief specifications and applicable notes for foundation & piles, presented on drawings.

4.13 Pile design by specialist and approved by the consultant 4.14 Piling details showing pile length, reinforcement details, pile size and

capacity, cut off & toe levels. 4.15 Proposed location of tower crane within the approved plot area

Refer to Section GR-01 Rev2 for drawing formats and other information required to be shown on the drawings. See Appendix S for more detail submission requirements. 5.0 REQUESTS FOR INSPECTIONS The Contractor must submit their request for inspection to the Building Permits Directorate at least 2 working days prior to the commencement of the piling works, foundation casting, pile load testing or any other works that required such an inspection.

6.0 TIMELINE FOR REVIEW The review teams will complete their review and approve the submittal or they will provide a clear correction list within five (5) working days of receiving the complete submittal, as per “Section 4.0, Documents Required”, for review. If the Municipality deems the submittal incomplete, and/or issues a First Correction List, the Municipality will refer to the first review of the project as the "first review" After the re-submission of the amended document to the Municipality, the review teams will have 5 working days to perform the 2nd review. The reviewing process will continue until all requirements have been complied with and the design approved by the Municipality. 7.0 END OF THIS PERMIT PHASE Once the full building permit is issued, this permit for Foundation and Piling Works shall be terminated automatically. END OF PROCEDURE

FM-003 Rev 0


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Request For Foundation and Sub-Structure Permit

Owner Area

Sector

Plot

Consultant Name and Contact Information Contractor Name and Contact Information Office Use:



FULL STRUCTURAL APPROVAL

07/02/2007 Date Rev. 1 STR-02 Document No

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1.0 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this type of permit is to allow the applicant to proceed with a full scale construction after all other requirements are met.

2.0 APPLICATION FORM The Applicant must complete the (FM-005) form, and submit to the BPD along with the necessary documents.

3.0 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED The permit application process is very much the same as for a normal review and the permit process, since the applicant must also obtain a full building permit for the project to be allowed to proceed.

3.1 Final structure drawings. 3.2 Detailed design calculations 3.3 Detailed sectional plans and elevations for shear walls showing all

dimensions and reinforcement 3.4 Schedule of beams, with reinforcement and sizes, including typical

beam elevation and sections 3.5 General notes for structural elements 3.6 Plans, sections and details of swimming pools, reinforced concrete

water tanks, and significant architectural features 3.7 Plan and section for staircases showing all dimensions and steel

reinforcement See DRG-01 Rev3 for drawing formats and more specific information on the drawings. See Appendix S for more detail submission requirements. If the plans are acceptable, a letter stating this approval is sent back to the project coordinator's office center. This letter will be placed into the project file at the BPD.



FULL STRUCTURAL APPROVAL

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4.0 ISSUANCE OF THIS TYPE OF PERMIT Once the Municipality is satisfied that the review is acceptable, it will issue a full structural permit allowing the applicant to proceed with construction of the structural system.

5.0 TIMELINE FOR REVIEW The review teams will complete their review and approve the submittal or they will provide a clear correction list within twenty one (21) working days of receiving the complete submittal, as per “Section 4.0, Documents Required”, for review. If the Municipality deems the submittal incomplete, and/or issues First Correction List, the Municipality will refer to the first review of the project the "first review". The applicant should ensure to respond to each item listed in the Structural Engineer's review. If the comments are unclear, a meeting can be scheduled between the applicant and the engineer who reviewed the plan. The applicant should respond to the corrections requested within six months to avoid permit application expiration. Once the corrected plans are submitted back to the Municipality, the review team will have 10 working days to perform a second review. If corrections have been made, the plans will be approved. If further corrections are needed, the Municipality will issue a Second Correction List.

END OF PROCEDURES

FM-005 Rev 0


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Request for Structural Approval

Owner

Area Sector Plot

Consultant Name and Contact Information

Contractor Name and Contact Information

Office Use:

REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SUBMISSIONS

January 2007

APPENDIX S

REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL APPENDIX S ENGINEERING SUBMISSIONS

ABU DHABI MUNICIPALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SUBMISSIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PILING ... .................................................................................................................................. ..1

1.1 Geotechnical Report ...................................................................................................1 1.2 Information to be Shown on Drawings ... .................................................................... ..2

1.2.1 Shoring ............................................................................................................. ..2 1.2.2 Piling ... ...........................................................................................................2

1.3 Calculations... ......................................................................................................... .2 1.3.1 Application Codes ... ...................................................................................... ...3

2. SUPERSTRUCTURE ............................................................................................................... .4

2.1 General Requirements ... ............................................................................................ ..4 2.2 Design Checklist .........................................................................................................4 2.3 Additional Foundation Requirements ..............................................................................6 2.4 Additional Vertical Element Requirements ... ............................................................... ..7 2.5 Additional Horizontal Element Requirements............................................................... .8 2.6 Modelling of Superstructure and Specialist Design Considerations... ....................... ...9

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1. PILING

1.1 Geotechnical Report Detailed geotechnical investigation reports shall be submitted with the structural drawings for every project by the consultant. The consultant shall ensure that the required amount of boreholes are carried out to the required depth by the geotechnical engineer, to the requirements of the nominated Code of Practice for site investigations. Geotechnical investigation reports are to contain, but not be limited to, the following information as applicable:

Parameters for the geotechnical design of piles Assessment of geotechnical conditions of pile construction and installation Potential for ground heave, damage to adjacent structures or neighbouring piles Vibration effects and potential for damage to adjacent structures Near surface conditions for lateral load design Spring stiffness of vertical and lateral soil (varying with depth), as required for

design purposes (for piles and rafts) Allowable bearing capacity of the founding material Allowable shaft adhesion Recommendations for reasonable footing systems Short term and long term design parameters, in particular for retaining walls Allowable and tieback restraint parameters for shoring design Potential for slope instability Potential for liquefaction and design requirements and/or ground improvement

techniques to overcome the phenomenon Assessment of site conditions on pile durability (sulphates, chlorides, PH in soil and

water) Groundwater level, dewatering requirements and possible affect on surrounding

buildings Earthquake ground classification factor in accordance to the requirements of the

Uniform Building Code Excavation of soil and rock Porosity of the soil for possible concrete aggression Any other comments relevant to design and construction as may be revealed by the

investigation and testing Subsequent to completion of soil investigation works and all necessary laboratory testing, the consultant must submit documents certifying that:

All soil investigation works and laboratory works have been witnessed by a qualified

representative of the consultant All works have been carried out in accordance with the nominated Code of Practice

for site investigations. Proper equipment and tools, duly calibrated, have been used by qualified and

experienced personnel during all soil investigation and testing works, and that the test results have been reviewed and approved by the consultant.

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1.2 Information to be Shown on Drawings

1.2.1 Shoring

Drawings containing excavation plan and sections showing and dewatering details by specialist contractor.

Detailed calculations.

Guarantee letter from consultant

1.2.2 Piling

Piling plan showing pile length, reinforcement, legend for pile capacity, pile testing cut-off levels etc.

Pile caps layout including column and shear wall location with dimensions

Pile caps sections showing raft thickness and bottom level at raft in relation to Datum

Structural framing (general arrangements) for all floors including column locations, floating column location if any, beams, slabs etc. including the load transfer mechanism

1.3 Calculations

Design philosophy, complete design criteria and assumptions

Column load calculation by area method

Column load calculation by analytical method

Stability analysis for wind and seismic loads including drift and check for human comfort criteria is to be enclosed

Loads on columns, shear walls including wind and seismic moments are to be marked in the drawing of pile copy layout for critical load cases

Pile reactions for all critical load cases

Modulus of sub grade reaction and seismic parameters approved by geotechnical investigation consultant

Pile capacity calculation by specialised piling contractor

A soft copy of the structural model including all the structural elements shall be submitted on CD, together with the above mentioned calculations

Each drawing shall be signed by design engineer



1.3.1 Application Codes Dead and Live Loads

BS 6399:1996 Part-1

BS 6399: 1988 Part-3

Adopted dead and live loads shall satisfy the recommendations of Abu Dhabi

Municipality Seismic Loads

UBC 97 Volume 2, Division 3V

Zone 2A

Wind Load

ASCE -7-02 Chapter 6

Shall be based on basic wind speed of 40 m/sec

Reliable wind tunnel study reflecting climatic site conditions where it look provision

is not applicable Serviceability Limits

All buildings shall be designed to limit maximum drift under 50 year wind load to

1/500 of building height

All buildings shall be designed to limit inter story drift to 1/500 of the height and no more than 10 year under serviceability 10 year wind 38m/sec

Adequate provisions shall be adopted to eliminate risk and damage to non- structural elements due to inter story drift, creek, shrinkage, etc.

Wind induced vibration due to 10 year wind shall be limited to 15mg for residential and hotel building and 20mg for office towers



2. SUPERSTRUCTURE

2.1 General Requirements The requirements of the ‘Abu Dhabi Municipality Building Regulations and Guidelines for Structural Design -1994’ shall be applicable unless superseded with this document. Design of the superstructure and foundations shall be based on the requirements of the latest and relevant British, American or Australian Standards and the Uniform Building Code for earthquake loads for Zone 2A. Structural design of all projects submitted to the Municipality for approval, shall ensure that the work is carried out by licensed and qualified consultants, with structural engineers having the necessary qualifications and experience. Design philosophy, complete design criteria and assumptions shall be submitted. Whenever requested by the Structural Engineering Section of the Buildings Directorate, detailed design calculations based on the above stated Codes of Practice shall be submitted. Consultants shall ensure that structures are economically designed (as appropriate), and must ensure that designs and details are buildable. All Stage Two drawings shall be accompanied by a letter of guarantee from the certifying consultant and shall clearly identify the primary designer responsible for the design.

2.2 Design Checklist Consultants submitting structural drawings for approval must ensure they have designed the foundations and the superstructure in accordance with the following general checklist: Fire Rating Requirements

Structural adequacy Integrity Insulation

Durability Requirements

Corrosion resistance Chemical attack resistance Crack control Waterproofing



Loading Requirements

Dead loads Live load (including any pattern load and heavy load/compactus requirements) Wind load Earthquake loads Earth pressures Water pressures Buoyancy loads Ground movements and differential foundation settlements. Dynamic effects/vibration resonance loads Thermal loads Creep Moisture variation (shrinkage and swelling) Expansion loads Axial shortening of columns Pre-stress (hyperstatic reactions) Impact and breaking loads Fatigue Construction loads

Serviceability requirements

Deflections/sag (including allowance long term creep and shrinkage effects) Hogging (especially for post tensioned beams and cantilever back spans) Axial shortening/extension Rotation due to torsional effects Crack control (minimum pre stress level for post tensioned concrete) Allowance for articulation of masonry wall as required Allowance for brittle finishes

Stability Requirements

Overturning and uplift Buoyancy Sliding

Strength Requirements

Flexural strength (including minimum strength requirements) Beam shear strength (including minimum strength requirements) Punching shear strength Torsional strength. Bearing strength Anchor strength for post tensioned beams Foundation strength Pre stress levels within acceptable limits

Detailing Requirements

Tendon placement priority over reinforcement Tendon/reinforcement clash at columns etc. Penetrations through slabs and beams Set downs, steps and sloping surfaces



2.3 Additional Foundation Requirements Buildings with basements require approval of all basement floor plans from the Town Planning Department of the Buildings Directorate and all concerned Service Departments. The submitted drawings shall clearly indicate the distance to the outer face of any permanent or temporary training system. (i.e. diaphragm walls, secant pile walls, contiguous pile walls etc.) from the inner face of the basement walls. Ground anchors supporting retaining systems for excavations, shall not extend into adjacent plots or into areas of highly concentrated utilities and service lines in all circumstances, clearances shall be obtained from the relevant service departments.

Pile foundations together with shallow foundations shall not be permitted to support the same superstructure, unless isolated. Foundations calculations shall (if required by the Municipality) address the design issues of stability, durability. Serviceability and ultimate general requirements are: Stability

Overturning and uplift Buoyancy Sliding. Slope stability

Durability

Corrosion resistance Chemical attack resistance Crack control if required

Serviceability

Deflections/sag including allowance long term creep and shrinkage effects) Axial shortening (in particular for piles) Rotation of footings Bearing stress

Ultimate

Punching shear Beam shear Flexural strength Torsional strength Anchor strength

*Geotechnical reports shall be submitted to the requirements of Part 1, Piling.



2.4 Additional Vertical Element Requirements Load calculation by tributary area method and moment shear factor method should accompanied by plan drawings indicating the tributary areas. The use of software to calculate column reactions is permitted, although should be accompanied by hand calculations using the prior mentioned methods. Calculations must show if columns are short or slender, according to the code provision.

All column design must be accompanied by moment interaction diagrams taking into account slenderness effects. Additional bending moments due to column beam/slab joints must be included in calculations, including any secondary effects (hyper static reactions) from unbalanced posttensioning reactions.



2.5 Additional Horizontal Element Requirements Edge beams around a radius and general torsionally loaded beams must allow for additional longitudinal reinforcement and stirrups. All stirrups must be closed to ensure adequate torsional resistance is achieved. Slabs modelled using the finite element method must clearly indicate all assumptions considered to predict deflections, and must ensure that full moment connections are not modelled where they can develop into pinned connections. Transfer slabs must be limit deflections to span/1000 to ensure that elements and partitions on above floors do not crack. Include:

All plans and sections relevant to the project for all structural elements Class and, where appropriate, grade designation of concrete Exposure classification Reference number and date of issue of applicable design standard Fire rating (if not specified on architectural drawings) Loading (superimposed dead load and live load to all slab plans and wind and

earthquake loads) Grade and type of reinforcement and tendons General notes Concrete cover to reinforcement The finish and method of control for unformed surfaces Class of formwork for the surface finish Curing procedure and duration The force required in each tendon, the maximum jacking force to be applied and

the order in which the tendons are to be stressed The location and details of planned construction or movement joints connections

and splices, and the method to be used for their protection The minimum period of time before stripping of forms and removal of shores Any constraints on construction assumed in the design Any special protective coatings Characteristic compressive strength at 28 days Characteristic flexural strength if required Characteristic indirect tensile strength if required Mean 7 days strength Other early age strength Slump of concrete. Cement type Maximum aggregate size Water/cement ratio Maximum 56 day shrinkage Density if required. Maximum water soluble acid (chloride ion) if required Maximum sulphate content (SO3) if required Temperature range at point of discharge if required Testing requirements if required Project assessment of concrete production if required



2.6 Modelling of Superstructure and Specialist Design Considerations

Stability analysis for wind and seismic loads including drift The following criteria applies (and should be corrected pending a wind tunnel test):

Maximum drift for a 50 year return period less than height/500 Maximum inter-story drift less than height/500 with a serviceability wind of

38m/sec. Wind Tunnel Testing The following serviceability requirements shall be adopted in the absence of accurate wind tunnel testing for buildings:

Maximum root means square (rms) acceleration for a 5 year return period less

than 5 milli-g’s, or Maximum peak acceleration for a 5 year return period as specified in the table

below. Period Peak Acceleration (milli-g)#

1 7.0 2 10.2 3 12.0 4 13.5 5 14.5 6 15.5 7 16.6 8 17.4 9 18.6

10 19.2 # Note: For office buildings, peak accelerations maybe 20% higher. Specialist Design Considerations Towers which have a natural frequency of less than 1Hz or height more than or equal to twice the least plan dimension or are irregular vertically such as weak stories, transfer slabs, transfer girders etc should carry out the following:.

Require dynamic analysis using response spectrum method for seismic load Columns should be designed and studied due to shortening and creep where

required Wind tunnel test required when the code provision is not applicable An electronic copy of the structural 3D-Model including all structural elements, must

be submitted together with the abovementioned calculations, clearly stating all methodology

All joints shall be seismically detailed (as required) Framed building must ensure that plastic hinges develop in the beams and not the

columns to prevent entire collapse in an overload condition. It is therefore required that the column is stiffer than the adjoining beam.


FIN-001 Rev 0

REQUEST FOR INSPECTION

PERMIT NUMBER: DATE: BUILDING NUMBER: INSPECTION TYPE: SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Area:

Sector:

Plot:

Owner/Developer: Consultant Name and Contact Information: Contractor Name and Contact Information:

INSPECTION RESULTS: ڤ PASS ڤ FAIL DATE: INSPECTOR: COMMENTS: Office Use:


Phone 678-8888 Fax 677-2003


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1.0 INTRODUCTION: Building Permits will expire if the related projects have not shown any progress for significant durations of time. A re-application for a building permit is required If applicants allow these permits to expire and Fees will have to be paid again. 2.0 PERMIT EXPIRATION: The following table summarizes the length of inactivity allowed between each project milestone that would cause a permit to expire. Item

Milestone Description

Days until Expiration

1

From the time a project receives an architectural review approval to the time the applicant must re-apply for a building permit or apply for a site preparation permit

365

2 From the time a project receives a “site preparation permit” to the time when the applicant must re-apply for the same construction permit.

60

3 Time from the Building Permits Directorate approval until the time the applicant collects his permit and pays his fees

60

4 From the time that a permit is paid for and granted to the time when work actually begins on the job site

90

5 From the time when construction activity on a job site terminates to the time it commence again.

180

3.0 REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME The applicant, prior to the expiration of their permit, can apply for a time extension by writing a letter to the Building Permits Directorate stating the reason for an extension. Only one extension of a building permit per project will be granted. 4.0 REVISION TO CURRENT PERMITS It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the Building Department about any changes to the project design or configuration. All modifications have to be revised and submitted to ADM for approval.


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5.0 RENEWAL OF EXPIRED PERMTIS Once a permit has expired, the applicant has to re-apply from the beginning of the application process. Municipality employees will endeavor to minimise the time delay that re-applying may cause, but make no guarantees. It is clearly the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their permits do not expire. END OF PROCEDURE


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07/11/2006 Date Rev.1 IN-01 Document No

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1.0 INTRODUCTION This document outlines the general process adopted for inspection requests and performing inspection. This document defines ways of submission of an inspection / re-inspection request. It highlights mandatory “hold” points, where Municipality clearance is required prior to proceeding with construction activities (i.e., it indicates “when” to submit an Inspection Request). This document discusses the Inspection Request form, such as reports and/or certificates, which typically result from an inspection. This document is intended for use by Contractors, after issuance of a Building Permit. 2.0 MAKING AN INSPECTION REQUEST The contractor or the owner may request an Inspection / re-inspection by B P D. Upon receipt of the request, the Inspection Request Desk will schedule the inspector. The inspector is normally mobilized if the provided request is received prior to 1:00 PM of any working day. The Municipality will perform all inspection within two working days. If the inspector can not be mobilized within a two days from receipt of the request, the Inspection Request Desk will inform the Contractor by fax of the next earliest available date. Emergency inspections for routine work, as determined by the Building Official, and in addition to the written request described above, shall be requested by telephone number: 678-8888. 3.0 “HOLD” POINTS The following table provides a guideline to the time to call for an inspection. The Municipality Inspector may allow deviation from the standard inspection process if there is a sufficient reason or site condition(s) that allow for an adjustment, without causing adverse effects to the design of the buildings or structure. Note that at the Building Permit issuance stage, the Contractor is advised on the hold points applicable to the project in question and these are clearly listed on the Project Inspection Card. This card must be kept at the job site.




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Construction Activity Hold Points Remarks

1 Foundations Ø Carried out by Civil/Structural Inspectors. Ø Check on reinforcement steel bars, dowels,

embedment, form work, against Municipality approved drawings, prior to pouring concrete.

Ø Check on general preparatory works related to foundation concrete cast.

Ø For piling works, Municipality’s involvement is limited to pile load test monitoring and/or report review.

2 Columns and Walls Ø Carried out by Civil/Structural Inspectors. Ø Check on steel reinforcement bars, dowels,

ties and links, splices, etc. Ø Column and walls dimensions and axes and

form work. Ø Check on masonry bearing block walls. Ø For steel structures, check framing and

connection details. 3 Concrete Slabs and

beams at each Floor Level

Ø Carried out by Civil/Structural Inspectors. Ø Check on reinforcement steel bars, against

Municipality approved drawings, prior to pouring concrete.

Ø Checks on general preparatory works related to concrete cast.

Ø For steel structures, check framing and connection details.

4 Backfilling (Limited to Backfilling of Underground Utilities of

Public Concern)

Ø Carried out by Drainage and/or Civil Inspector.

Ø Checks on concerned works, against Municipality approved drawings, prior to covering underground utilities.

Ø Checks on general works for connection to main sewer line.

5 Infrastructure (Limited to locations part

of the Public Domain)

Ø Carried out by Civil/Structural Inspectors Ø Checks against Municipality approved

drawings Ø Might cover items such as interlocking tiles

for walkways, asphalt roads and pavement, lighting posts, etc.

Ø Might be carried out at any stage of construction

Ø Checks on general preparatory works related to these works




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5 General (Health and Safety)

Ø Carried out by Municipality Inspectors Ø These are in general excluding specific

technical inspections; they rather focus on compliance with applicable local rules and regulations, cleanliness of site, issues related to public safety, etc.

Typical outcome, if any, is a Violation Notice.

6 Final Inspection Ø Carried out by Municipality Inspectors / Engineers, belonging to different disciplines (e.g., civil, electrical, mechanical, etc.)

Ø Covers visual inspection, document review (e.g., reports issued by Special Inspectors), accessibility to handicapped persons, energy conservation essentials, etc.

5.0 INSPECTION REPORTS FROM MUNICIPALITY When a municipal inspector visits a job site an inspection report (FIN-001) will be generated. If the inspection is cancelled, the BPD inspector will indicate that it was cancelled and by whom. The inspection report is a two-part carbon form, so that the inspector can leave one copy with the superintendent and sends one copy back to the BPD office. If inspections result in a written request by the inspector to make corrective measures on the job site, then it is the responsibility of the contractor to take corrective actions and schedule for a re-inspection for that particular hold point. the inspector will clearly indicate the nature of the problem and what is expected to be done for a correction. 6.0 STOP WORK NOTICES In case the contractor has created an unsafe condition as per ADM HSE rules and regulations on the project, or is not co-operating with the inspection department, a stop work order will be issued. This will terminate all work at the job site and may be enforced by local police. This is an extreme step and can not happen without the approval of the Director of the Building Permits Directorate. 7.0 FINAL INSPECTIONS BY MUNICIPALITY Upon completion of all the work on a project the contractor can call for a final inspection to be done by the BPD. After having finals by all other authorities. This inspection can generally be scheduled within five (2) working days.




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If the project is not yet ready for a final a correction list will be created on the Inspection Report form (FIN-001) and a copy will be given to the contractor. A re-inspection will be performed upon compliance with inspector's correction report. 8.0 SAFE ACCESS TO SITE The Contractor shall ensure safe access to the Municipality Engineer on site. The inspector may reject to carry out any inspection if deemed lacking sufficient safety measures. In such a case, the visit will be accounted for in the inspection log. The Contractor will then be asked to resubmit a second request for inspection. END OF PROCEDURE

ABU DHABI MUNICIPALITY BUILDING PERMITS DIRECTORATE

BUILDING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE 07/11/2006 Date Rev.1 BCC-01 Document No

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1.0 INTRODUCTION Prior to occupying any new building or any renovated or remodeled portion of an existing structure, the owner / applicant must obtain a Building Completion Certificate for the subject space. 2.0 PERMIT ON FILE WITH THE BUILDING PERMITS DIRECTORATE This process assumes that the applicant has a valid permit from the Building Permits Directorate which has not expired. If either of these conditions does not apply, the applicant should meet with the Building Permits Directorate and obtain or renew a building permit. A copy of this permit must accompany a certificate of occupancy. 3.0 WHAT MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE FILING FOR A CERTIFICATE OF

OCCUPANCY All interior and exterior work of buildings, including life-safety systems, exiting components, ventilation, sanitation, habitability, occupancy and accessibility; completed electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems, including roof-mounted equipment and site hook-ups. All specialty work provided by special inspection agencies, including soils, excavation, fireproofing, steel and concrete and final letters from associated agencies must be completed and on file with the Building Permits Directorate office; all deferred submittal items must be completed and on file with the office, including manufactured roof/floor trusses, stairs, elevators, etc. The Building Inspector will determine whether all phases of the building systems are ready to be signed off. 4.0 FINAL INSPECTIONS BY BUILDING PERMITS DIRECTORATE Prior to applying for a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant should pass a final inspection on the project. Upon successful completion of the final inspection, the applicant can apply to the Building Permits Directorate for a Certificate of Occupancy. 5.0 APPLY FOR THE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE Please complete the application form for a certificate of completion, obtained from the Building Permits Directorate and submit same to the Building Permits Directorate, along with a copy of the successful final inspection noted on the project inspection card. Any approval letters from other authorities (this varies by project type) should also accompany your application.

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6.0 APPROVALS BY OTHER AUTHORITIES Depending on the type of project you are building various agencies will need to sign off on your project before you can obtain from the Building Permits Directorate. Your project coordinator can assist you with a list of agencies as follow:

1. Civil Defense 2. ADDC Water 3. ADDC Electricity 4. ADSSC 5. Civil Aviation 6. Adnoc 7. Etisalat

7.0 TEMPORARY BUILDING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE Temporary Building Completion Certificates are sometimes issued when certain phases of a project are completed. Hence, it permits the tenants to occupy portions of the project that has been completed. Sign off approval for the whole project is still required. As is the case of a building permit, the temporary Building Completion Certificate has an expiration date. If the temporary Building Completion Certificate is allowed to expire, a notice of violation may be issued to the permit holder. END OF PROCEDURE