DPPS Procedures Manual 2016 - Aug Update

CONSTRUCTION PERMITS DIRECTORATE
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS PERMITTING SECTION
PROCEDURE MANUAL 2016
Document Name DPPS Procedure Manual

Document Owner Development Projects Permitting Section
Date of Publication 30th August 2016
Version number Edition 1 Version 5
Prepared by Mr Cornelius Low LC-Principal Architect
Reviewed/Updated by Mr Cornelius Low LC-Principal Architect
Endorsed for Approval by Mr Eissa Omair Almansoori, Construction Permits
Mr Ahmed Fouad -Section Manager of DPPS
Approved and Issued by Mr Salah Awad Saih Al Sarraj-Executive Director of
Town Planning Sector
CONTENT
S/N Doc. no. Title Revision-Date
1 INT - 01 Introduction Rev 0 -26/4/16
2 FC – 01 Building Permit Application flow Chart Rev 2 – 26/4/16
3 PI – 01 Permit Issuance Checklist Rev 4 - 30/8/16
4 GR – 01 General Requirements Rev 3 - 26/4/16
5 ARCH – 01 Architectural Submission Requirements Rev 3 - 26/4/16
6 STR – 01 Structural Submission Requirements Rev 1 -26/4/16
7 PLUMB – 01 Plumbing Submission Requirements Rev 2 -26/4/16
8 DPPS-Form 1 Building Permit Application Form 1 – New & Under- Rev 0 -1/1/13
Construction Buildings
9 DPPS-Form 2 Building Permit Application Form 2 – Existing Buildings Rev 0 -1/1/13
NOTE : Latest edits are shown in RED

Document No. INT – 01 Title Introduction
Revision No. 00 Date 26-4-2016
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The manual is a collection of procedural guidelines, application forms, checklists used by the
Construction Permits Directorate-Development Projects Permitting Section (DPPS) to assist Applicant
in the building permit application and submission process.
The policies and procedures have been developed to assist the processes in place. The manual is a
‘Live’ document and will be subject to periodic revision and updates as improvements, new rules and
regulations are introduced. The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City reserves the right to change the policies
and procedures at any time.
From time to time, applicants shall be informed of any amendments made to the manual, either
through a separate decree or executive administrative decision supplementary article when deemed
appropriate.
2.0 APPLICANT’S RESPONSIBILITY

Owners, consultants and contractors are to familiarize themselves with the procedural guidelines
contained in this manual and shall strictly adhere to the conditions stated. Submittals that do not meet
the requirements will not be accepted or processed.
Applicant shall refer to the online permitting system procedure; a copy of the user manual is available
for download from www.adm.gov.ae website. Go to Our Services/eServices/Information on Using the
System and the Permitting Requirement – and click on User Manual for the Permitting System.
3.0 TYPES OF PERMITS

A list of permits issued by Abu Dhabi Municipality’s Construction Permits Division is available from
www.adm.gov.ae website. Go to Service Directory/View by Section/Town Planning
Sector/Construction Permits Division – and click on the respective permit types for the service
explanation & administrative requirements.
In addition, applicants shall be familiar with the following chapters in the manual:
a) Chapter FC-01 : Building Permit Application Flow Chart to understand the workflow.
b) Chapter PI-01 : Permit Issuance Checklist to prepare all necessary documents into an A4
booklet for the Project Coordinator, and to upload mandatory documents to the Public Portal
(CDP) after the project is created by the Consultant/Contractor. An updated list of Permits and
the required submittals are stated in Table PI-01.
c) Chapter GR-01 : General Requirements applicable to all submissions.
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4.0 TYPES OF APPROVALS
Each of the Permits identified in item 3(a) & (b) above shall require approval(s) by the one or more
designated Building Officials or Reviewers from respective section(s) – ie. Architectural, Structural
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Section.
The manual sets out a generic framework and submission criteria for any building(s) or development(s)
that necessitates a comprehensive technical review by the Construction Permits Directorate-
Development Projects Permitting Section (DPSS).
However, certain special or strategic project(s) could deviate from the suggested framework and
would require special clearances by the relevant Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
The Applicant shall be responsible to adhere to the requirements and conditions stated in the manual
and any specific conditions stipulated by other AHJ, in order to obtain the necessary approval(s) that
lead to the final permit issuance.
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Document No. FC – 01 Title Building Permit Application Flow Chart
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Applicants shall ensure that the project / development proposal meets the following requirement
before registration via the ADM Public Portal (CDP):
a) Proposal is in compliance with all regulations, Abu Dhabi International Building Codes and
requirements enforced by the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City.
b) Proposal is in compliance of all planning parameters enforced by the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning
Council, Department of Transportation and other Planning Authorities deem mandatory by the
Municipality of Abu Dhabi City.
c) Proposal is in compliance with ESTIDAMA Pearl Rating requirements.
d) Proposal is in compliance with the Utility Departments for site clearance.
e) Proposal is in compliance with relevant Technical Departments / Statutory Bodies deem
mandatory by the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City.
f) Applicant has obtained a User Name and Password to access the online Public Portal.
g) Complete Building Permit Application Form 1 or 2 by computer text entry – no handwritten
forms are allowed.
h) Applicant must have in possession all original NOC, approvals and supporting letters upon
request by the Project Coordinator of the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City for verification.
i) Proposal is in compliance with E-signature requirements.

Project registration that does not demonstrate any of the above compliance will be invalidated by the
System Administrator / Project Coordinator.
If evidence of falsifying any documents by the Applicant is found, the latter could be prosecuted in
accordance to the existing penalty system enforced by the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City.
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2.0 BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FLOW CHART
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Document No. PI – 01 Title Permit Issuance Checklist
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Project Record Sheets along with any required documents, reports and appendices listed in the
table below will now be checked online and digitally signed by the Project Coordinator as the final step
leading to the issuance of the Building Permit.
Applicant shall upload the completed Project Record Sheets to the ADM online Project Control folder
created by default within the corresponding project permit application folder (ie. New construction,
modification or addition). Please refer to Diagram 5A in this manual for details.
Applicant shall also upload any bound A3/A4 documents, reports and appendices to the
aforementioned Project Control folder. Do not submit duplicates of similar documents shown in the
Project Record Sheets. ( For example, Do not upload the A4 size ADM Town Planning Affection Plan
since it is already captured in the Project Record Sheet )
The updated Table PI-01 illustrates the different types of permit and their associated mandatory
documents required at the time of lodgment by the Applicant.
Applicants shall exercise due diligence and discretion to fulfill the pre-requisites for each permit
application.
If required by ADM to expand the list of pre-requisites to include other supporting documents deem
necessary and important, the Applicants shall be expected to fulfill this obligation in their submission.
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Table PI-01 (Updated)
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2.0 BUILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE CHECKLIST
Applicant is expected to complete the Building Permit Application Form 1 or 2 enclosed in part 8 and 9
of this manual, providing accurate information in each required field. The enclosed forms can be
requested from the Project Coordinator in its digital form, applicant is allowed to expand the field(s) as
required based on the scope of the project proposed, but no changes to the form’s format or
configuration should be made unless authorized by the Construction Permits Directorate-Development
Projects Permitting Section (DPPS). All forms must be completed legibly either digitally or typed,
handwritten forms are not allowed.
3.0 BUILDING FIT-OUT PERMIT ISSUANCE CHECKLIST

A building fit-out permit is usually required for fit-out works. Applicant shall refer to ADIBC 2013 and
Abu Dhabi Municipality regulations for minor building works that are exempted from applying this
permit.
The checklist covers majority of the fit-out works in all commercial leasable spaces which involve but
not limited to the following:
a) Lightweight partitions/block walls construction.
b) Lightweight ceiling panels/suspended ceiling s construction.
c) Laying of floor tiles and other approved finishes.
d) Installation of storefronts, signage, fixed furniture, fixtures and equipment (exclude specialist
equipments)
e) Relocation/redistribution/installation of any internal data, telecommunication, electrical,
sanitary, plumbing connection points, gas, sprinklers, air handling, ductwork for AC and
plumbing shafts, emergency equipment and auxiliary power etc (subject to the approval by
Owner/Developer and Competent Authorities)
f) Installation of lightings and suspended artworks, sculptures from slab soffit etc.
Fit-out Consultant and Contractor shall abide by the Health, Safety & Environmental regulations and
tenancy guidelines and criteria by the Owner/Owner’s Association/Developer before lodging an
application with the Abu Dhabi Municipality Construction Permits Directorate.
Fit-out works involving demolition, structural penetration, change of use, additions, major restoration
shall be submitted under Architectural, Plumbing and Structural Modification/Addition in accordance
to the works proposed.
The Construction Permits Directorate-Development Projects Permitting Section (DPPS) shall keep in
record an approved set of Lease Plan issued by the respective Owner/Landlord/Developer/Facility
Management Company for completed commercial projects, which will be updated by the latter as
changes in the lease takes place. It is therefore the responsibility and duty of the appointed entity to
ensure this set of Lease Plan(s) is the latest and contains all the necessary information required to
facilitate the processing of all fit-out applications.
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A Lease Plan shall consist of the following information:
a) Lease Unit Number (as per Lease Agreement between Owner and Tenant)
b) Lease Unit Area (net leasable area in square meters, m2. Measured based on the surveyed lease
area by Owner)
c) Intended usage of the Leasable Unit (as per occupancy classification & special use stated in
ADIBC 2013 chapter 3 and/or 4)
No fit-out permit will be processed unless a complete set of Lease Plans is submitted by respective
building’s Owner/Landlord/Developer/Facility Management Company, and approved by the
Construction Permits Directorate-Development Projects Permitting Section (DPPS).
Applicant shall ensure the consistency and accuracy of the documents/drawings when making a fit-out
permit application.
Applicant is expected to complete the Building Permit Application Form 2 enclosed in part 9 of this
manual, providing accurate information in each required field. The enclosed forms can be requested
from the Project Coordinator in its digital form, applicant is allowed to expand the field(s) as required
based on the scope of the fit-out proposed, but no changes to the form’s format or configuration
should be made unless authorized by the Construction Permits Directorate-Development Projects
Permitting Section (DPPS). All forms must be completed legibly either digitally or typed, handwritten
forms are not allowed.
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Document No. GR – 01 Title General Requirements
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This document outlines the general requirements applicable to all submissions.
It describes the type, format and standards of submittals required for Architectural, Structural and
Mechanical Electrical & Sanitary/Plumbing review.

Owners, consultants and contractors are to familiarize themselves with the standards prescribed and
prepare the relevant documents, reports, drawings which are fully coordinated with all external
government agencies and specialists.
The application will be rejected should any discrepancies be found between the Construction Permit
submission and those approved by the external government agencies. It is the duty of the Applicant to
exercise diligence prior to making any Construction Permit submission.
The Construction Permits Directorate-Development Projects Permitting Section (DPPS) reserves the
right to reject any incomplete submissions and/or submittals that do not meet the regulated
standards.
In the case of non-compliance of the general requirements stated in this document, the Reviewer(s)
will alert the Project Coordinator for further deliberation. The Applicant will be notified of the
irregularities and the case may result in one of the following scenarios:
a) Resubmission within a specified timeframe.
b) Suspension of application till further notice.
c) Cancellation of application.
3.0 DESIGN REPORT SUBMISSION

A set of A3 size report and a digital copy of the same (pdf) shall be submitted by the Applicant upon
successful project registration by the Applicant.
A design report submission is mandatory only for all New Construction projects / developments
application.
For application involving major reconstruction / modification / addition to existing projects, a design
report may be deemed necessary by respective Reviewer(s). Applicant should seek advice from the
Project Coordinator at the project registration stage.
The design report shall summarize the design proposal and organized according to the following
headings:
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a) Design concept & intent
b) Artist illustrations
c) Zoning & land use
d) Occupancy classification
e) Construction type
f) Site accessibility
g) Traffic management
h) Car parking zoning & provision
i) Public & Accessible amenities
j) Fire & life safety
k) Estidama & environmental study
l) Pedestrian wind effect study
m) Solid waste management study
n) Liquid waste management study
o) Façade maintenance
p) Landscape design
q) Structural design concept
r) MEP design concept
s) Schedule of Areas
t) Affection plan for external utilities availability
The design report shall include but not limited to the above mentioned. The Applicant may include
additional information and illustrations deemed important to better explain the proposal.
4.0 DRAWING STANDARDS AND FORMAT

All drawing submittals accompanying any building permit application shall comply with the following
prescribed standards and format.
4.1 DRAWING SHEET SIZES
The general acceptable print sizes are A2, A1 & A0 for all drawings. Applicant shall adopt a consistent
print size in a typical submission, no mixing of various print sizes is allowed.
A2 print size is generally acceptable for minor works application eg. minor modification, fit-out etc.
Applicant must consult the respective Reviewer(s) prior to selecting a print size for drawing submittals.
4.2 DRAWING SCALES
The following generic scales shall be adopted.
Key Plan / Reference Plan 1:10,000
Site Plan / Setting-out Plan 1:500, 1:1,000
Plans / Sections / Elevations 1:100, 1:200
Design details 1:10, 1:20, 1:50
Door, window elevations & schedules 1:50
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The Applicant shall consult the Reviewer(s) if he/she wishes to adopt other scales from those
prescribed.
The Applicant shall adopt millimeter (mm) as the SI unit measurement on all drawings.
4.3 DRAWING TITLE BLOCK
The drawing title block as shown in Diagram-4 shall be the standard adopted by the Construction
Permits Directorate-Development Projects Permitting Section (DPSS).
Applicant shall ensure all fields are correctly and clearly entered. Any additional information requested
by Applicant to be displayed on the title block shall obtain prior approval from The Construction
Permits Directorate-Development Projects Permitting Section (DPSS).
4.3.1 ANATOMY OF TITLE BLOCK

A. Key Plan – A context plan of the overall building plan or portion of it, highlighting the location of
the detail sheet to which it is referenced.
B. General Notes – Notes relevant to the specific drawings which may include but not limited to
the following:
i. Notes referring to the adoption of a specific referenced standards approved by the
Authorities having jurisdiction.
ii. Notes referring to the adoption of a code, standard or reference that deviates or
supplements the acceptable codes to the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City. Adoption of mix
codes must obtain prior Authority approval.
iii. Notes referring to the New Abu Dhabi Datum.
iv. Notes referring to specific compliance clauses of the Abu Dhabi International Building Code
2013 for special building elements which must be complied.
v. Notes explaining the inclusion of specific design elements within the development boundary
that are deemed indicative but vital at the point of submission
vi. Notes explaining the inclusion of specific design elements beyond the development
boundary that are deemed indicative and outside the scope of the building permit
application.
Caution: Notes unrelated to the above mentioned and intended for Contractors or Specialists for
the purpose of contract administration, construction management and/or for making reference
to other construction documents which do not form part of the Authority submission shall be
removed from the General Notes field.
C. Revision No, Description & Date – This field shall be entered by Applicant when making a
modification/revision application after the final issuance of the building permit. It tracks the
number of times modification/revision occurs, the scope of modification and the dates of
Municipal approvals for the specific drawing sheet/number. The field is not to be confused with
construction variation on site.
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D. Master Developer / Developer (name & address) – Displays the full company name as per trade
license and current address of the Master Developer or Sub Developer responsible for the
project / development. Applicant to delete the irrelevant part where appropriate.
E. Owner / Tenant (name & address) – Displays the full name as per trade license and current
address of the Owner or Tenant responsible for the project / development. Applicant to delete
the irrelevant part where appropriate.
F. Consultant-of-Record (name & address) – Displays the full company name as per trade license
and current address of the Consultant-of-Record appointed by Owner, Developer or Tenant.
G. Project Name – Displays the project name as it appears on Municipal’s property deeds.
H. Zone – Displays the specific area/district/precinct name that appears in the Municipal issued
Site Affection Plan.
I. Sector no. - Displays the specific sector number that appears in the Municipal issued Site
Affection Plan.
J. Plot no. - Displays the specific plot number that appears in the Municipal issued Site Affection
Plan.
K. Project Description – Displays the standard project description prescribed in the manual. See
item (4.5) of this document for detail.
L. Drawing Title – Displays the current drawing title eg. Floor Plan, Section, Elevation etc.
M. Drawing no. – See item (4.6) of this document for drawing numbering system for Architectural,
Structural & MEP submission.
N. Revision no. – Displays the current revision number to the specific drawing number submitted
for each modification/revision application.
O. Submission Date – Displays the date of drawings uploaded to designated project folder for the
specific application.
P. Project ID – ID created by the Public Portal System upon successful project registration.
Q. Plan ID – Folder ID by default or manually created by the Project Coordinator. Plan IDs are
embedded within the Project ID to facilitate the various applications and help track the
corresponding approvals.
R. Official Use Only – Reserved for Municipal approval ie. E-signature, digital stamp and code bar.
4.4 BUILDING CODES AND STANDARDS
The following building codes and standards are currently adopted by the Construction Permits
Directorate-Development Projects Permitting Section (DPSS).
A. Abu Dhabi International Building Code – 2013 edition – published by Department of Municipal
Affairs, Abu Dhabi.
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B. Abu Dhabi International Accessibility Standards – 2013 edition – published by the Department
of Municipal Affairs, Abu Dhabi.
C. Uniform Plumbing Code of Abu Dhabi Emirate – 2009 Edition published by Environmental
Agency Abu Dhabi.
D. Other standards and reference from accredited institutions/societies;
i. British Standards Institution – BSI (latest edition)
ii. American Concrete Institute – ACI (latest edition)
iii. American Institute of Steel Construction – AISC (latest edition) for structural steel works.
iv. Urban Building Code for Seismic Design – UBC for seismic design.
v. American Society for Testing and Materials – ASTM
vi. American Society of Mechanical Engineers – ASME
vii. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers handbook-
ASHRAE
The following 2013 International Building Codes are available for browsing on the Department of
Municipal Affairs website - https://municipalgateway.abudhabi.ae/en/About/Pages/buildingcode.aspx.
1. Abu Dhabi International Building Code (ADIBC 2013)
2. Abu Dhabi International Energy Conservation Code (ADIECC 2013)
3. Abu Dhabi International Fuel Gas Code (ADIFGC 2013)
4. Abu Dhabi International Mechanical code (ADIMC 2013)
5. Abu Dhabi International Private Sewage Disposal Code (ADIPSDC 2013)
6. Abu Dhabi International Property Maintenance Code (ADIPMC 2013)
7. Abu Dhabi International Accessibility Standards (ADIAS 2013)
4.5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Project description shall comply with the prescribed standard format when making an application and
drawing submissions. A list of examples covering the following types of building works is attached for
reference:
A. New Construction
B. Modification / Revision
C. Addition
D. Change of Use
E. Temporary Structures
F. Fit-Out
4.5.1 FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION – EXAMPLES
A. Example 1 - New Office Tower
Proposed New 3B+G+M+30 Storey Office Tower consisting of 3 basement parking levels and
ground floor retail shops, on Sector W10 Plot 2, along Al Salam Street Abu Dhabi.
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B. Example 2 - New Villa
Proposed New B+G+2 Residential Villa consisting of 1 basement garage, on Sector C10 Plot 10,
along Khaleej Al Arabi Street Abu Dhabi.
C. Example 3 - New Mixed Use Development

Proposed New 5B+G+3P+25 Mixed Use Development consisting of 1 Residential Tower (25
Storey), 1 Office Tower (25 Storey), 4 Podium Commercial levels and 5 basement parking levels,
on Sector E10 Plot 2 at intersection of Al Salam Street and Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi.
D. Example 4 - New 6-Stars Resort Hotel and Convention Center
Proposed New 2B+G+10 Storey 6-Stars Resort Hotel and Convention Center consisting of 2
basement parking and BOH levels, 1 VVIP Guest Wing (10 Storey with 300 keys), 1 Guest Wing
(10 Storey with 250 keys), 1 double-storey Multi-Purpose Convention Hall on Sector SB10 Plot 5
along Al Manara Street, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
E. Example 5 - New Master Planned Residential Community (3 Phases)

Proposed New Master Planned Residential Community consisting of a total of 300 Residential
Villas with 5 Typical Villa Units, 1 Community Mosque and 1 single-storey Community
Clubhouse consisting of residential amenities and recreational areas, on Sector RS10 Plot 15
(Phase 1-100 villas+1 mosque+clubhouse), Plot 16 (Phase 2-100 villas), Plot 17 (Phase 3-100
villas) along New Corniche Boulevard Street, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.
4.5.2 FOR MODIFICATION / REVISION – EXAMPLE

A. Example 1 – Existing Office Tower Modification (first modification)
Proposed Modification (1) to Existing 3B+G+M+30 Storey Office Tower consisting of 3 basement
parking levels and ground floor retail shops, on Sector W10 Plot 2, along Al Salam Street Abu
Dhabi.
4.5.3 FOR NEW ADDITION – EXAMPLE

A. Example 1 – New Addition to Existing Villa (first modification)
Proposed New Additions (1) to Existing B+G+2 Residential Villa consisting of 1 additional single
storey Majlis with attached Garage, on Sector C10 Plot 10, along Khaleej Al Arabi Street Abu
Dhabi.
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4.5.4 FOR CHANGE OF USE – EXAMPLE
A. Example 1 – Change of Use from Villa to Clinic
Proposed Change of Use (1) to Existing B+G+2 Residential Villa to New B+G+2 Dental Clinic
consisting of 1 basement Storage, ground floor Pharmacy and 2 levels of Clinics, on Sector C10
Plot 10, along Khaleej Al Arabi Street Abu Dhabi.
4.5.5 FOR TEMPORARY STRUCTURE – EXAMPLE

A. Example 1 – Temporary Show Flat and Sale Office
Proposed Temporary G+1 Show Flat and Sale Office consisting of Ground Floor Show Flat Units
and 1 level of Office, on Sector SB01 Plot 1, along Al Manara Street, Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi.
4.5.6 FOR FIT-OUT WORKS - EXAMPLE

A. Example 1 – Office Fit-Out
Proposed Commercial Office Fit-out of Unit L1-001, First Floor of Mixed-Use Tower, on Sector
E12 Plot 4, along Al Mina Road, Saraya District Abu Dhabi. (GLA = 280 m2)
B. Example 2 – Retail Fit-Out

Proposed Retail Shop Fit-out of Unit G1-001, Ground Floor of Covered Mall, on Sector W9 Plot
C80, along King Khalid Bin Abdelaziz Street, Abu Dhabi. (GLA = 800 m2)
C. Example 3 – Food and Beverages Outlet Fit-Out (with mezzanine floor)

Proposed Café/Restaurant Fit-out of Unit L1-005, First Floor and Unit L1M-005a, First
Mezzanine Floor of Covered Mall, on Sector E9 Plot C5, along Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street
Abu Dhabi. (GLA = 550 m2)
D. Example 4 – Kiosk Fit-Out

Proposed Retail Kiosk Fit-out of Unit G-008a, Ground Floor of Covered Mall, on Sector W9 Plot
C80, along King Khalid Bin Abdelaziz Street, Abu Dhabi. (GLA = 10 m2)
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4.6 DRAWING NUMBER
All drawings shall be numbered in accordance to the format prescribed as follows:
4.6.1 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

Drawing List A000
Perspectives/General Notes/Legend A001 (01 series ie. 01-09)
Site Plan/Landscape Plan A010 (10 series ie. 10-99)
Floor Plans A100 (100 series ie. 100-199)
Elevations A200 (200 series ie. 200-299)
Sections A300 (300 series ie. 300-399)
Details A400 (400 series ie. 400-499)
Door / Window Schedules A500 (500 series ie. 500-599)
Code Analysis Drawings AC 01 (ie. AC01-AC99)
Gross Floor Area Drawings AG 01 (ie. AG01-AG99)
Lease Plans AL 01 (ie. AL01-AL99)
4.6.2 STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

Drawing List S000 (0 series ie. 00-09)
General Notes and Typical Detail Drawings S010 (10 series ie. 10-99)
Site Plan and Column Plan Drawings S100 (100 series ie. 100-199)
Foundation Plan Drawings S200 (200 series ie. 200-299)
Plans except Column Layouts S300 (300 series ie. 300-399)
Detail Drawings (Section Schedules, etc) S400 (400 series ie. 400-499)
Small Blocks Drawings S500 (500 series ie 500-599)
4.6.3 PLUMBING DRAWINGS

Drawing List P000 (0 series ie. 00-09)
Site Plan/Affection Plan P010 (10 series ie. 10-99)
Floor Plans (Water Supply) P-WS100 (100 series ie. 100-199)
Floor Plans (Foul Drainage) P-Dr.200 (200 series ie. 200-299)
Floor Plans (Storm Drainage) P-SW300 (300 series ie. 300-399)
Riser Diagrams (Water Supply) P-WS400 (400 series ie 400-499)
Riser Diagrams (Foul Drainage) P-Dr.500 (500 series ie 500-599)
Riser Diagrams (Storm Drainage) P-SW600 (600 series ie 600-699)
Details and Cross-Sections (Water Supply) P-WS700 (700 series ie 700-799)
Details and Cross-Sections (Foul Drainage) P-DR800 (800 series ie. 800-899)
Details and Cross-Sections (Storm Drainage) P-SW900 (900 series ie. 900-999)
Calculation Sheets (Water Supply) P-WS1000 (1000 series ie 1000-1099)
Calculation Sheets (Foul Drainage) P-DR1100 (1100 series ie. 1100-1199)
Calculation Sheets (Storm Drainage) P-SW1200 (1200 series ie. 1200-1299)
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If any of the above category drawings list totals in excess of 100 sheets, Applicant shall adopt the 1000
series. Example. A1001 to A1999 for floor plans exceeding 100 drawings.
Revision field space shall start with no. 0 and is reserved only for any design revision after Final
Architectural Approval is obtained, hence modifications, additions, etc.
Any submission of drawings after the initial approval shall always include an updated drawings list
indicating the latest revision number for each drawing.
5.0 E-SIGNATURE
The E-signature system launched on the 10th March 2013 have replace all manual signatures and wet
stamping of hard copy drawings submitted to Construction Permits Directorate after 15th February
2013.
5.1 OBJECTIVES
The main objectives of the e-Signature/Digital Signature Solution Implementation project as follows:
a) To facilitate the authorizations and approval of documents electronically thereby facilitating the
ability to conclude transactions electronically as well as to facilitate an entirely electronic
management of documents including documents issued to ADM and from ADM.
b) To implement a solution to sign documents and forms at application level, working side-by-side with
other software and applications used by ADM during building permit procedures.
c) To shorten the authorization and approval time within the organization thereby improving its
reactivity and efficiency.
d) Reduce/eliminate the need to print, sign and scan paper documents.
e) To ensure that documents exchanged within the ADM are valid and trusted.

Applicants shall ensure to comply with the requirements described in this section or risk the
submission rejected.
Prior to uploading of drawings to the designated folders created in the ADM portal, Applicant must
adhere to the following steps:
a) Complete the following fields in the “Properties” in AutoCAD dwg format before converting the final
drawings to dwf format.
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b) Ensure drawing numbering of each drawing file shall comply with the prescribed numbering format
outlined in this document – see item 4.6.
c) Ensure each drawing is converted to dwf format to facilitate reading by the E-signature software.
d) Ensure drawing title block is formatted as per diagram 4 – download template from
http://www/adm.gov.ae/PlanCheck/plancheck.zip.
5.3 Useful ADM Web links

Drawing Title Block templates for A0, A1 and A2 sizes, Standard Drawing List A000 and E-signature
guidelines are available on – http://www.adm.gov.ae/PlanCheck/plancheck.zip.
(Note: CAD properties are already inserted on the above files and ready to be used following E-
signature requirements)
Centt – Client validation tool also available through ADM’s web portal. This tool will facilitate
Consultants to check full compliance with electronic signature requirements before they approach
ADM for project submissions.
Consultants shall install the software from the below mentioned link and shall validate project
drawings (DWF files) before uploading into CDP system.
http://adm.gov.ae/centt/centt.zip.
Once completed the validation process, please proceed with the following:
- Include CENTT’s report (as a txt file) on the same plan ID.
- Name validation file as per validated drawings eg. A000-A400.dwf (validated drawings), A000-
A400.txt (Centt-Validation report)
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Diagram 4 - Drawing Title Block
Download Title Block CAD template from

http://www.adm.gov.ae/PlanCheck/plancheck.zip
E-Signature Stamps – NEW
8 cm high x 12 cm wide
minimum signature box
ADM Reviewer’s Final Approval Stamp

Upon final approval of Architectural / Structural / Plumbing
drawings, a digital stamp bearing the ADM Reviewer’s
name, signature and date of approval will be electronically
imprinted on the left side of the signature box.
Final Building Approval Stamp

A digital token and code bar will be electronically imprinted
on the right side of the signature box. Both stamps will be
imprinted the same time, signaling that the Final Building
Permit has been obtained for the application concerned.
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Document No. ARCH – 01 Title Architectural Submission Requirements
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This document outlines the general requirements applicable to all Architectural submissions.
The types of permit are tabulated in document INT-01, section 3.0.
Architectural submission can be broadly categorized into two main headings - Preliminary and Final
Architectural Submission, as outlined in document FC-01, section 2.
The two categories of Architectural submissions are not mutually exclusive, and should be seen as
integrated phases for permitting work in view of the desired construction sequence or contract
package associated to the proposed development.
This document provides clear guidelines to enable the applicant to lodge the appropriate submittals.
2.0 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING CONVENTIONS & GRAPHIC STANDARDS

Applicant shall prepare the architectural drawings based on international best practice (BSi, AIA, ANSI,
ISO 128 etc) In architectural CADD drafting standards, symbols and graphic representation of the
building components.
To maintain consistency, all architectural drawings shall be submitted in *.dwf format and using only SI
metric system of measurement ie. millimeter (mm).
3.0 PRELIMINARY ARCHITECTURAL SUBMISSION

The Construction Permits Directorate-Development Projects Permitting Section (DPSS) recognizes that
certain developments do not follow the traditional project delivery method (eg. design-bid-build
contract), and may choose to adopt the fast-track project delivery approach (eg. design-build contract)
to expedite the construction work.
The purpose of the preliminary architectural review/approval process is to enable the applicant to
apply for Enabling Works Permit or Phased Building Permit for NEW projects.
The preliminary architectural submission will take into account that a complete set of building
plans/construction drawings for the main building works may not be available at the time of applying
for an enabling works permit ( to carry out specific tasks/activities such as excavation, shoring and
piling). The applicant must ensure that the relevant no-objection certificate or approvals from
concerned authorities to initiate such works are available at the time of application.
A preliminary architectural approval entitles the applicant to proceed with the structural submission
related specifically to the excavation, shoring and piling works. It is an interim approval based on the
approved planning parameters set by planning authorities (eg. Urban Planning Council, Department of
Transportation, ADM-Town Planning Department, other Utilities agencies), it is not synonymous with a
final architectural approval that leads to a final building permit.
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The applicant shall be aware of the criteria listed in document PI-01, and shall compile and upload all
supporting documents and forms to the online ADM portal.
Applicant(s) who wish to meet with the Project Coordinator to clarify the content of document PI-01
relating to his/her project can do so by email to Engineer Dawood Alkindi (
Dawood.Alkindi@adm.abudhabi.ae) or Ms Khulood Alkatheeri (
Khulood.Alkatheeri@adm.abudhabi.ae) to request for a pre-consultation before lodging a formal
application.
4.0 PRELIMINARY ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS REQUIREMENTS

The preliminary architectural drawings (A1 or A0 prints) shall consist of the following:
a) Project Record Sheet(s), (see Diagram 5A)
b) Drawing List (see Diagram 5B)
c) Code Analysis Sheet(s), in the form of concept floor plan(s) (see Diagram 5C) showing evidence
of the data declared/computed from the Project Data Sheet(s), and will include other
mandatory ADIBC code requirements applicable to the building type.
d) Key Plan or Location Plan (scale 1:10,000)
e) Master Plan or Site Plan (scale 1:500, 1:1000)
f) Architectural Floor Plan(s) (scale 1:100, 1:200) – must be at least Schematic Design level that
demonstrates compliance with prevailing building codes, regulation and by-laws.
g) Architectural Elevation(s) (scale 1:100, 1:200) – must meet the requirements of planning
authority (eg. Urban Planning Council, ADM Town Planning Department).
h) Architectural Section(s) (scale 1:100, 1:200) – showing atrium, mezzanine, staircases,
immediate road and street levels.
Although developed detail design of certain specialists’ works may be in its early stage of design and
can be submitted later during the Final Architectural Submission stage, Applicant(s) may be required to
submit supporting drawings or reports for certain specialists’ components for a better understanding
of its intent and its correlation with the rest of the building works.
5.0 FINAL ARCHITECTURAL SUBMISSION

The purpose of the final architectural review/approval process is to enable the applicant to apply for a
Building Permit for NEW BUILDING, UNDER CONSTRUCTION BUILDING or EXISTING BUILDING
(upgrade, fit-out, addition, change of use) projects.
The applicant shall be aware of the criteria listed in document PI-01, and shall compile and upload all
supporting documents and forms to the online ADM portal.
A final architectural submission usually follows after a preliminary architectural approval is obtained.
However, in some instances involving simple structure or building works, the applicant may be allowed
to make a final architectural submission without a prior preliminary architectural submission, for the
purpose of expediting the approval process provided he/she has complied and obtained all
clearances/NOCs/approvals from relevant competent authorities.
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Applicant must ensure that the final architectural drawings are fully developed with enough details
and information to facilitate a thorough technical review by the Construction Permits Directorate-
Development Projects Permitting Section (DPSS), otherwise the application will be denied.
6.0 FINAL ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS REQUIREMENTS

The final architectural drawings (A1 or A0 prints) shall consist of the following:
a) Project Cover Sheet(s), (see Diagram 5A)
b) Drawing List (see Diagram 5B)
i) Code Analysis Sheet(s), in the form of concept floor plan(s) (see Diagram 5C) showing evidence
of the data declared/computed from the Project Data Sheet(s), and will include other
mandatory ADIBC code requirements applicable to the building type.
c) Key Plan or Location Plan (scale 1:10,000)
d) Master Plan or Site Plan (scale 1:500, 1:1000)
e) Architectural Floor Plan(s) (scale 1:100, 1:200) – must be at least Schematic Design level that
demonstrates compliance with prevailing building codes, regulation and by-laws.
f) Architectural Elevation(s) (scale 1:100, 1:200) – must meet the requirements of planning
authority (eg. Urban Planning Council, ADM Town Planning Department).
g) Architectural Section(s) (scale 1:100, 1:200) – showing atrium, mezzanine, staircases,
immediate road and street levels.
h) Architectural Landscape Plan (scale 1:100, 1:200) and Details (scale 1:20, 1:50) – hard and soft
landscape features, pergolas, gazebos, tents, water features, swimming pools etc.
i) Door and Window Schedule (scale 1:50) – elevations, material(glazed, wood, metal), fire
rating(hr), door/window description(swing, sliding, automatic, fixed, safety/tempered glass,
roller-shutter, self-closing etc)
j) Vehicular, Pedestrian and Accessible Ramps Details (scale 1:20, 1:50, 1:100) – plan and section.
k) Staircase(s) Details (scale 1:20, 1:50, 1:100) – includes both protected and ornamental
staircases, handrails and guardrails details (scale 1:10).
l) Specialists Details (scale 1:10, 1:20, 1:50, 1:100) – canopies, shading devices,
cladding/screening systems, skylights, waterproofing systems etc.
7.0 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS REVIEW

The architectural review will be conducted by competent and certified architectural reviewer(s) in
accordance to the review methodology set out in the prevailing Abu Dhabi Building Codes and other
endorsed best practices.
Depending on the scale and complexity of the proposed project, and the completeness of the
Applicant’s submittals, an average turnaround time of Ten (10) to Twelve (12) working days can be
expected per review.
Assignment of an architectural reviewer will be based on one of the following principles:
1) Assign via work-load balancing.
2) Assign via experience of reviewer.
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The applicant will be notified via the public portal (CDP) once a reviewer has been assigned and the
review process will officially commence. The reviewer may schedule meeting with the applicant for
clarification and to offer guidance in the event that the submittals are found to be lacking in details or
information. When notified, the applicant is obliged to meet with the reviewer promptly to avoid any
delay to the review process.
8.0 ARCHITECTURAL SUBMISSION STATUS

Upon completion of the architectural drawings review, applicant will be notified of the status of the
review via the public portal (CDP). The status of the application will also be displayed online in the
project folder, applicant can use their given user name and password to access the ADM public portal.
In the event of a “Denied” or “Correction” status, the applicant will be notified to visit ADM to collect a
set of mark-up drawings (soft copy) of the submittal made earlier. A list of comments for corrective
action will also be posted online in the project document folder for Applicant’s reference.
It is strongly recommended that the Applicant studies carefully the mark-up drawings together with
the list of comments provided by the reviewer.
Applicant can also request directly to the reviewer for a follow-up meeting to clarify any of the
comments listed, or make any enquiry via email.
Applicant may be required to make a resubmission within a specified time period or risk being placed
on queue/waiting list before the case is re-opened by the reviewer and project coordinator.
In the event of an “Approved” status, the architectural drawings submitted online will receive an
electronic signature and stamp (see Doc-GR-01), the applicant can gain access to the electronically
approved drawings online and print them for use and general record purposes.
In addition, ADM may notify the applicant for the following activities:
a) Endorsement of the relevant forms, appendices, letters by the reviewer and project
coordinator.
In the event of an “Approval with Conditions” status, the applicant will be notified by the reviewer
and/or project coordinator. The conditions stated shall be fulfilled by the applicant within a specified
time period or risk cancellation. When all conditions have been met, the project will be reverted to
“Approved” status online, and applicant can proceed with the aforementioned activities to obtain the
applied permit. Applicant shall exercise due diligence in meeting the conditions promptly and not
assume an extension could be granted.
9.0 DEVIATIONS FROM APPROVED BUILDING PLANS

Once a preliminary/final architectural approval has been issued, any deviations from the set of
approved architectural plans shall require a formal architectural modification application to document
these deviations.
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The Applicant shall use the prescribed form to lodge a modification application, together with the
relevant supporting documentation(s) from relevant authorities and architectural modification
drawings submittal. All deviations shall be clearly clouded and annotated.
The Applicant shall exercise his/her professional judgment/knowledge to determine the necessary
approved drawings and supporting documents/NOC/approval letters required by relevant Competent
Authorities arising from the deviations.
The Applicant is also strongly advised to consult the Construction Permits Directorate-Development
Projects Permitting Section (DPPS) when any one of the following major deviations occurs during
construction and/or after the building permit has been issued:
a) Change of use – refers to any change in occupancy, land use and zoning which deviated from
the approved drawings/documentation previously endorsed by Competent Authority (eg. UPC,
DOT, ADCD )
b) Change in the phasing strategy – refers to partial completion and handover of development
which deviated from the approved phasing plan endorsed by Competent Authority (eg. UPC,
DOT, ADCD )
c) Additional structures/spaces – refers to additional building works which resulted in an increase
in gross floor area and/or density of the development.
d) Change of vehicular ingress and egress points – refers to the relocation and/or changes in the
numbers of vehicular entrance and exit points of the development which deviated from the
original approval endorsed by Competent Authority (eg. DOT, ADCD )
e) Increase in building height – refers to any height increase of building(s) in the development
beyond the limit imposed by Competent Authority (eg. UPC, GCAA )
f) Changes in pedestrian circulation route – refers to any diversion or change in pedestrian
circulation pattern around the development site which deviated from approval by Competent
Authority (eg. UPC, DOT)
g) Changes in podium or streetscape design – refers to changes in the development’s podium
design (eg. scale, materials, openings etc) which deviated from approval by Competent
Authority (eg. UPC)
h) Changes in overall building thermal envelope and fenestration design – refers to changes in the
building’s insulation and façade materials/design which deviated from approved ESTIDAMA
pearl rating.
i) Changes in the building elevations, volume and massing – refers to the changes in the overall
building(s) aesthetics that deviated from approved Development Control Regulation from UPC.
j) Changes in the safety and security design and planning – refers to any changes of the built
environment from approved parameters that warrants a revalidation by UPC Safety & Security
Division.
The above mentioned scenarios will require special scrutiny by the relevant authorities and the
Construction Permits Directorate-Development Projects Permitting Section (DPPS) reserves the right to
halt any construction works affected by the changes.
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Applicant shall be responsible for the following:
a) Comply with prevailing building codes, regulation and by-laws.
b) Submit all mandatory documents specified in this manual and other additional supporting
documents, reports (hard copy) or CD (soft copy records) deemed important by the
Construction Permits Directorate-Development Projects Permitting Section (DPPS) during the
drawing review and/or the permitting stage
c) Professionally prepared drawings that enable reviewer to conduct effective and thorough
review.
d) Seek clarification if comments issued by ADM officials are not clear or ambiguous.
e) Follow-up on corrective action within the specified time period as instructed by ADM Officials.
f) Ensure no recurring mistakes and non-compliance in the resubmission.
g) Declare all data and information presented is accurate and consistent.
h) Coordination with relevant competent authorities to ensure documents and drawings reflect
the actual intent of the proposal at time of application for building permit.
i) The electronic endorsements (signature and stamp) and its content on ADM approved drawings
must not be tempered, abused or misappropriated for any circumstance beyond its intended
legal purpose.
A breach of any of the above mentioned constitutes a violation and will result in the
suspension/rejection of the application. Penalty will also be imposed on the applicant for failing to
abide by the rules and regulation of Abu Dhabi Municipality.
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Diagram 5A – Project Record Sheet-1
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Diagram 5A – Project Record Sheet-2
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Diagram 5B – Drawing List
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Diagram 5C – Code Analysis Sheet
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Document No. STR – 01 Title Structural Submission Requirements
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This document outlines the general requirements applicable to all Structural submissions.
Structural submission can be broadly categorized into two main headings – Substructure and
Superstructure.
2.0 CONTENT
2.1 Substructure
2.1.1 Geotechnical Report
2.1.2 Information to be shown on Drawings
2.1.2.1 Shoring
2.1.2.2 Marine Works
2.1.2.3 Shallow Foundation
2.1.2.4 Deep Foundation (piles)
2.1.3 Calculations
2.1.3.1 Load Calculation
2.1.3.1.1 Gravity Load
2.1.3.1.2 Lateral Load
2.1.3.1.3 Earthquake Loads
2.1.3.1.4 Thermal Loads
2.1.3.1.5 Accepted Software
2.2 Superstructure
2.2.1 General Requirements
2.2.1.1 Concrete Buildings
2.2.2 Design Checklist
2.2.3 Additional Foundation Requirements
2.2.4 Additional Vertical Element Requirements
2.2.5 Additional Horizontal Element Requirements
2.2.6 Accepted Software
2.1 SUBSTRUCTURE
2.1.1 GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
Detailed geotechnical investigation reports shall be submitted with the structural drawings for
every project by the consultant shall ensure that the required amount of boreholes are carried
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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 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 neighboring 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 shallow foundation such bearing capacity, excavation depth, cement
type ……etc.
 Short term and long term design parameters, in particular for retaining walls.
 Allowable anchor 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 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.
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 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.
2.1.2 INFORMATION TO BE SHOWN ON DRAWINGS

2.1.2.1 SHORING
 Drawing containing existing gnawed level, all deferent excavation level, underground
water table level.
 All level referred to NADD.
 Proposed dewatering system and the profile of predicted seepage water line.
 Guarantee letter from shoring subcontractor.
2.1.2.2 MARINE WORKS
 Sea water levels HAT, MAT, LAT.…….etc.
 Existing ground level, final plate form level and final dredging level (NADD).
 Type and thickness of bed protection.
 Considered Wave height.
 Considered Seismic category.
 Considered Mooring and berthing loads.
 Surcharge load.
2.1.2.3 SHALLOW FOUNDATION
 Soil laboratory name and soil report reference number.
 Excavation depth and bearing capacity.
 Any special requirements recommended in the soil report.
 columns load values for the most critical load combination (service)
2.1.2.4 DEEP FOUNDATION
 Piling plan showing pile length, reinforcement, legend for pile capacity, pile testing and
cut-off levels etc.
 Pile caps layout including column and shear wall location with dimensions.
 Pile caps sections showing thickness, steel reinforcement and levels relative to datum.
 Structural framing (general arrangements) for all floors including column locations,
floating column location if any, slabs etc. including the load transfer mechanism.
 columns load values for the most critical load combination
 piles reactions due to the most critical load combination (service)
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2.1.3 CALCULATIONS
2.1.3.1 LOAD CALCULATION
2.1.3.1.1 GRAVITY LOAD
 Dead load: weight of material, equipment and land scaped roof (saturated soil) should
be calculated according to chapter 16 or alternatively in conformance with table C 3-1
and C 3-2 of ASCE 7.
 Live loads: live load calculation will be in accordance with chapter 16.
 Adopted dead and live loads shell satisfy the recommendations of Abu Dhabi
Municipality.
2.1.3.1.2 LATERAL LOAD
 Soil lateral load: soil load calculation in accordance with table 1610.1.
 Wind load :
1) Minimum design loads for building and other structures, including supplement 1 &
2 ( ASCE 7-05)
2) Wind load shell be based on basic wind speed ( 3- second gust ) 27m/ sec. 10 years
return period and 40 m/ sec. 50 years return period.
3) Reliable wind tunnel test study reflecting climatic site condition where it looks
provision not applicable.
4) All buildings shall be designed to limit maximum drift under 10 years return period
wind speed to 1/500 of building height above ground.
5) All buildings shall be designed to resist 50 year return period wind load.
6) Adequate provisions shall be adopted to eliminate risk and damage to non structure
element due to story drift.
7) The maximum allowed story acceleration due to 10 year retune period wind load
shall be limited to 15 mg for residential and hotels and 20 mg for offices towers.
2.1.3.1.3 EARTHQUAKE LOADS
 Minimum design loads for buildings and the structure including supplements 1&2 ( ASCE
7-05)
 Seismic loads shall be based on mapped spectral response accelerations Ss and S1
issued by Abu Dhabi jurisdiction.
 For the design of substructure purposes the structure response modification coefficient
(R shall be equal one= 1. 0)
2.1.3.1.4 THERMAL LOADS
 For structures are to exposed to we other the members shall be designed for a 25°
uniform temperature changes.
 For structures are exposed to the atmosphere from the outside surface the members
shall he designed for 25° non uniform temperature.
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 Members provided with expansion joints at maximum distances 60 meters do not need
thermal effect study
2.1.3.1.5 ACCEPTED SOFTWARE FOR ANALYSIS AND DESIGN:

 PLAXIS 2D and 3D
 WALL-LAP
 FREW
 GGU
 REWARD only for cantilever type
 All-Pile and LPILE
 GROUP for pile caps design
2.2 SUPERSTRUCTURE
2.2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.2.1.1 CONCRETE BUILDING
 The design of concrete structural members will be based on relevant standards.
 Structural design of all projects submitted to the municipality for approval shell
ensure that the work is carried out by licensed and qualified consultant with
structural engineers having the necessary qualifications and experience .
 Design philosophy, complete design criteria and full calculation and analysis shell
be submittal in soft and hard copy format.
 Consultant shall ensure that structure is economically designed (as appropriate)
and must ensure that design and details are buildable.
2.2.2 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
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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
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 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
2.2.3 ADDITIONAL FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS

Buildings with basements require approval of all basement floor plans from the town planning
department of the buildings directorate and 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 systems for excavations, shall not extend into adjacent plots 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 and ultimate general requirements are:
Stability
 Overturning and uplift
 Buoyancy
 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
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Ultimate
 Punching shear
 Beam shear
 Flexural strength
 Torsional strength
 Anchor strength
*Geotechnical reports shall be submitted to the requirements of part 1, piling.
2.2.4 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 post tensioning reactions.
2.2.5 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 tensional
resistance is achieved.
Slabs modeled using finite element method must clearly indicate all assumptions considered to predict
deflections, and must ensure that full moment connections are not modeled where they can develop
into pinned connections.
Transfer slabs must 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
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 The force required in each tendon, the maximum jacking force to be applied and the order in
which the tenders 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 concrete (SO3) if required
 Temperature range at point of discharge if required
 Testing requirements if required
 Project assessment of concrete production if required
2.2.6 ACCEPTED SOFTWARE FOR ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

 SAP
 ETABS
 SAFE
 STAAD
 ROBOT
 TEDDS
 PROKON
 SP-COLUMN
 STRUCTURAL OFFICE
 CONCISE for Precast
 RAM- concept for post-tension
 ADAPT for post-tension
 RAPT for post-tension
 MIDAS
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Document No. PLUMB – 01 Title Plumbing Submission Requirements
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This document outlines the general requirements applicable to all Plumbing submissions ie. water
supply, foul and storm water drainage.
Plumbing submission can be broadly categorized into two main headings - Preliminary and Final
Plumbing Submission.
2.0 PRELIMINARY PLUMBING SUBMISSION

The purpose of the preliminary plumbing submission is to enable the Applicant to apply for a Building
Permit for New Building, Under Construction Building or Existing Building (upgrade, fit-out, addition,
change of use) projects.
The project preliminary plumbing design submission shall proceed in parallel with architectural
submission. The Applicant must be well aware of the Uniform Plumbing Code of Abu Dhabi Emirate
while preparing the plans.
The Code has been issued by the Honored Executive Council Decree of Abu Dhabi Emirate and
authorized Abu Dhabi City Municipality to follow-up its application and execution (see authorization
letter attachment 1).
The Plumbing Submission shall attach the following mandatory documents prior to Plumbing technical
review.
Required Agencies / Authorities Having

Items Description
Documents Jurisdiction
a. ADDC, Abu Dhabi Original, color copy MUST BE OBTAINED from DEVELOPER,
Developer’s distribution Company. showing external infrastructures (Outside the Plot
1.
Affection Plan b. ADSSC, Abu Dhabi Boundaries) whether they are existing or still under design
sewerage services by a Specialist Utilities Consultant.
Company Approval
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c. Environment Authority
Department (EAD). The Applicant must ensure that the relevant No-Objection
d. RSB, Regulation and Certificates or Approvals from the Authorities Having
Supervisory Bureau . Jurisdiction to initiate such works are available at the time
e. Tadweer, The Center of of submission.:
Waste Management - Abu a. The water demand notification copy (WDN) & Water
Dhabi. Supply Riser Diagram approval before uploading
f. BUNYA – Utility & plumbing drawings for review.(see sample reference 1,
Infrastructure Coordinator 2, 3 & 4)
(Al Reem Island) b. The Project Plot’s external sewage manhole(s), the
NOC ,No-Objection
2. project plot’s external sewage manhole(s) must be
Certificates
allocated on the site layout with coordinates, cover
level, invert level and pipe diameter. The
responsibilities of sewerage systems within / outside
plot boundaries are explained clearly as per ADSSC.
(see sample reference 5)
c. EAD & RSB Project Approval of sewerage treatment
unites If there is any type of treatment.
d. Tadweer, Center of Waste Management in Abu Dhabi
for Industrial, chemical projects approval.
The complementary role of the Development Projects Permit Section regarding the internal Sanitary
Engineering (Plumbing & Utility Works) is to coordinate with the External Infrastructures (outside the
plot boundaries) whether they are existing or still under consideration by a specialist utilities
consultant.
The preliminary plumbing submission review is to ensure that the architectural design has been
finalised and locations of service ducts, shafts (for Plumbing only) are secured and shown on the plans
within the project’s buildings. More over to ensure also that internal utilities (within the plot limits) are
designed as per the applied standards, will be compatible with the external infrastructures, connected
and functioning smoothly. (Manholes, Inspection Chambers MUST BE WITHIN THE PLOT LIMITS).
If the project is a Design-and-Build contract, the Contractor is obliged to assign a specialized Consultant
in the field of sanitary engineering or plumbing works to prepare the preliminary design in a single line
diagram plans and schematic riser diagrams.. The aim of such submission is also to make good
coordination between the internal plumbing services, sanitary works and the external infrastructures
around the plot limits. The preliminary plumbing submission generally shall consist of each of the
following three services (Water Supply, Foul Drainage and Stormwater Drainage) :
a. Key Plan or Location Plan (scale 1:10000)

b. Site plan (scale 1:100) , Affection Plan (scale 1;100)
c. Floor plans (scale 1:100) for water supply piping works
d. Floor plans (scale 1:100) for foul drainage piping works
e. Floor plans (scale 1:100) for storm drainage piping works
f. Riser diagram colored (scale 1:100) for water supply facility including sizing of water tanks
and pumping units …etc.
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g. Riser diagram colored (scale 1:100) for foul drainage facility including lift stations, manholes
and pressure break chambers …etc.
h. Riser diagram (scale 1:100) for storm drainage facility including lift stations, catch basin,
manholes etc.
Applicant(s) may be required to submit supporting drawings or reports for certain specialists’
components for a better understanding of its intent and its correlation with the rest of the building
works.
In the revision of preliminary submissions, the design consultant shall be ready to attend to ADM
offices for any technical discussions.
Any details, technical cross sections required by ADM plumbing engineer to support project
preliminary design or developed detail design of certain specialists’ works may be in its early stage of
design and can be submitted later during the Final Plumbing Submission stage
The preliminary plumbing drawings submission shall be approved with electronic E- Signature as
“Preliminarily approved”.
3.0 FINAL PLUMBING SUBMISSION

Once the structural revision by ADM has been approved and Building Permit is obtained by the
applicant, the final plumbing submission / shop drawing has to be submitted.
A final design submission usually follows a preliminary approval ( after Obtaining Building Permit ) and
can be use a preliminary plumbing approval without a prior final plumbing submission. However in
some instances involving simple structure or building works the Applicant must make full set of
workshop drawing as a prior final submission for the purpose of expediting the approval process
provided he / she has complied and obtained all clearances / NOCs / approvals from relevant
competent authorities.
Applicant must ensure that the final plumbing drawings are fully developed with enough details and
information to facilitate a thorough technical review by the Construction Permits Directorate-
Development Projects Permitting Section (DPPS).
The submission of the plumbing / sanitary work drawings (A1/AO) shall consist of the following:
a. Site plan (scale 1:100) / Affection Plan (scale 1:100) showing external interface utilities points.
b. Floor plans (scale 1:100) for water supply piping works, enlarged details (scale 1:50)/1:25)
c. Floor plans (scale 1:100) for foul drainage piping works, enlarged details (scale 1:50)/1:25)
d. Floor plans (scale 1:100) for storm drainage piping works, enlarged details (scale 1:50)/1:25)
e. Riser diagram colored (scale 1:100) for water supply facility
f. Riser diagram colored (scale 1:100) for foul drainage facility
g. Riser diagram colored (scale 1:100) for storm drainage facility
h. Typical details, cross-sections (scale 1:100/1:50) for inspection chambers, manholes, pressure
reducing chambers, valve chamber, pump rooms, plant rooms, lift stations, toilet areas,
washing areas, kitchens, laundries, laboratories etc showing all proposed plumbing works.
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i. Calculation sheets for water supply, foul drainage and storm drainage based on uniform
Plumbing Code of Abu Dhabi Emirates. The design and calculation sheets must be prepared by
Plumbing/Sanitary Engineering Design Specialist.
j. Calculation sheets, tables and hydraulic profiles (longitudinal sections) for large scale plots, foul
and storm water drainage networks. Hydraulic Modeling for Storm and Foul Drainage Networks
shall be requested for large scale plots.
k. The Treatment Units/Plants (if any) shall be submitted to the concerned authorities as
mentioned before for revision, checking and approval in order to ensure that the final effluents
are in compliance with there chemical and bacteriological parameters and safe to be
discharged in the external utilities.
The Applicant must approach the above mentioned authorities to obtain their ratification for his
Plant(s) and attach the approval with his final submission to ADM.
4.0 PLUMBING SUBMISSION REVIEW

The plumbing review will be carried out by competent and qualified reviewer(s) in accordance with the
review methodology and application of Uniform Plumbing Code. Depending on the fulfillment and well
acquaintance of applied code, scale and completeness of the applicant’s submittals, an average
turnaround time of Ten (10) working days can be expected per review. The applicant will be notified
via email once the reviewer has officially received the submission and the review process will officially
commence. The reviewer may schedule meeting with the applicant for clarification and to offer
guidance in case of the submittals are found to be lacking in details or information. When notified, the
applicant is obliged to meet with the reviewer promptly to avoid any delay to the review process.
5.0 PLUMBING SUBMISSION STATUS

Upon completion of the plumbing drawings review, Applicant will be notified of the status of the
review on the public portal (CDP). The status of the application will also be displayed online in the
project folder, applicant can use their given user name and password to access the ADM public portal.
In the event of a “Denied” or “Correction” status, the Applicant will be notified to visit ADM to collect a
set of mark-up drawings (soft copy) of the submittal made earlier. A list of comments for corrective
action will also be posted online in the project document folder for Applicant’s reference.
Applicant can request the reviewer for a follow-up meeting to clarify any of the comments listed, or
make any enquiry via email.
It is strongly recommended that the Applicant studies carefully the mark-up drawings together with
the list of comments provided by the reviewer.
Applicant may be required to make a resubmission within a specified time period or risk being placed
on queue/waiting list before the case is re-opened by the reviewer and project coordinator.
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In the event of an “Approval with Conditions” status, the Applicant will be notified by the reviewer
and/or project coordinator. The conditions stated shall be fulfilled by the Applicant within a specified
time period or risk cancellation. When all conditions have been met, the project will be reverted to
“Approved” status online, and Applicant can proceed with the aforementioned activities to obtain the
applied permit. Applicant shall exercise due diligence in meeting the conditions promptly and not
assume an extension could be granted.
In the event of an “Approved” status, the plumbing drawings must submitted online will receive an
electronic signature and stamp (see Doc-GR-01), the Applicant can gain access to the electronically
approved drawings online and print them for use and general record purposes.
The Applicant will be requested to meet with the ADM reviewer for one of the following processes:
a. Upload all project documents, design drawings endorsed by the reviewer as per Abu Dhabi
municipality regulation.
b. Receive the submittal with comments through CDP and will be considered approved on line as
noted.
A specified time period will be fixed in the follow up sheet(s) for correction(s) of the drawings
and/or calculations incorporating all comments and re-submitting new set of drawing(s) and/or
calculations.
It is strongly recommended that the applicant scrutinizes the mark-up drawings together with the list
of comments provided by the reviewer. The applicant may request via email to modify the
resubmission date within the specified time stated in CDP system. Once the resubmission is officially
received by the reviewer, the applicant will be notified via email or through CDP. An average
turnaround time of Ten (10) working days can be expected per reviewing the resubmission. The
applicant will be notified via CDP system with the date in which he / she will be requested to attend to
ADM to collect the commented drawings. The Consultant shall resubmit the final set of drawings
incorporating all comments by ADM Plumbing Engineer for subsequent review and E-sign through the
CDP.
6.0 EXECUTION, INSTALLATION & FOLLOW UP

The Sanitary Engineers of the Development Projects Permit Section are authorized to follow up the
application and execution of Uniform Plumbing Code of Abu Dhabi Emirate on site. Accordingly there
shall be a periodical site visits to the on-going projects from the in-charge engineer to verify that
approved plumbing/sanitary drawings are followed in addition to solving any complications on site.
These visits shall be carried out pre-scheduled as well as randomly to ensure also that the materials,
method statements and procedures are in compliance with the code.
The final ADM approved plumbing drawings shall be kept/ or copied on site for the purpose of site
inspections during the execution phase. If any modifications to the final approved plumbing drawings
are required due to civil construction conditions, the specific drawing(s) shall be modified and
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submitted to ADM for approval before commencement or proceeding. The modified drawing(s) upon
approval shall supersede the old drawing(s) and kept/ or copied on site as before.
If errors occur during construction stages, the responsible Consultant shall immediately inform ADM
in-charge sanitary engineer of the deviation(s) from the approved plumbing drawings and shall furnish
him / her with full detailed report(s) as well as corrective actions/remedial processes.
 Project Consultant must have full responsibility for coordination with ADM architect &
plumbing engineer to provide enough shafts for pipes installation. Whenever foul, waste, vent,
storm water or water supply.
 All internal drainage installations shall not be installed above any occupiable and habitable
spaces. ( eg. bedrooms, dining, living, ballroom, reception, meeting, computer, operation,
sterilization, conference, patients rooms, food preparation rooms, food storage, food display
rooms / areas etc)
 Consultant must coordinate with the Developer for locating the foul drainage manholes,
inspection chambers within the plot boundaries. These manholes/inspection chambers shall be
interfacing the external utility services directly.
 Consultant and Contractor shall ensure that no any type of plumbing/ sanitary works or
installations shall be executed on the site without ADM approval. Any unauthorized work
carried out on site is considered a violation and shall be the Contractor’s duty to
dismantle/demolish and make good the assembly in accordance to the prescribed standards
and codes.
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Attachment 1 – Executive Council Letter
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Sample Reference 1
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Sample Reference 2
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Sample Reference 3
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Sample Reference 4
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Sample Reference 5
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Sample Reference 5 - continued
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CONSTRUCTION PERMITS DIRECTORATE

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS PERMITTING SECTION

PROCEDURE MANUAL 2016

Document Name DPPS Procedure Manual

S/N Doc. no. Title Revision-Date

1 INT - 01 Introduction Rev 0 -26/4/16

2 FC – 01 Building Permit Application flow Chart Rev 2 – 26/4/16

3 PI – 01 Permit Issuance Checklist Rev 4 - 30/8/16

4 GR – 01 General Requirements Rev 3 - 26/4/16

5 ARCH – 01 Architectural Submission Requirements Rev 3 - 26/4/16

6 STR – 01 Structural Submission Requirements Rev 1 -26/4/16

7 PLUMB – 01 Plumbing Submission Requirements Rev 2 -26/4/16

9 DPPS-Form 2 Building Permit Application Form 2 – Existing Buildings Rev 0 -1/1/13

NOTE : Latest edits are shown in RED

2.0 APPLICANT’S RESPONSIBILITY

3.0 TYPES OF PERMITS

DPPS Procedure Manual - Introduction

DPPS Procedure Manual - Introduction

i) Proposal is in compliance with E-signature requirements.

DPPS Procedure Manual –Building Permit Application Flow Chart-Rev-2

DPPS Procedure Manual –Building Permit Application Flow Chart-Rev-2

DPPS Procedure Manual –Permit Issuance Checklist-Rev-4

DPPS Procedure Manual –Permit Issuance Checklist-Rev-4

3.0 BUILDING FIT-OUT PERMIT ISSUANCE CHECKLIST

DPPS Procedure Manual –Permit Issuance Checklist-Rev-4

DPPS Procedure Manual –Permit Issuance Checklist-Rev-4

2.0 APPLICANT’S RESPONSIBILITY

3.0 DESIGN REPORT SUBMISSION

DPPS Procedure Manual – General Requirements-Rev-3

4.0 DRAWING STANDARDS AND FORMAT

DPPS Procedure Manual – General Requirements-Rev-3

4.3.1 ANATOMY OF TITLE BLOCK

DPPS Procedure Manual – General Requirements-Rev-3

DPPS Procedure Manual – General Requirements-Rev-3

4.5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

DPPS Procedure Manual – General Requirements-Rev-3

C. Example 3 - New Mixed Use Development

E. Example 5 - New Master Planned Residential Community (3 Phases)

4.5.2 FOR MODIFICATION / REVISION – EXAMPLE

4.5.3 FOR NEW ADDITION – EXAMPLE

DPPS Procedure Manual – General Requirements-Rev-3

4.5.5 FOR TEMPORARY STRUCTURE – EXAMPLE

4.5.6 FOR FIT-OUT WORKS - EXAMPLE

B. Example 2 – Retail Fit-Out

C. Example 3 – Food and Beverages Outlet Fit-Out (with mezzanine floor)

D. Example 4 – Kiosk Fit-Out

DPPS Procedure Manual – General Requirements-Rev-3

4.6.1 ARCHITECTURAL DRAWINGS

4.6.2 STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS

4.6.3 PLUMBING DRAWINGS

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5.2 APPLICANT’S RESPONSIBILITY

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5.3 Useful ADM Web links

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Download Title Block CAD template from

E-Signature Stamps – NEW

ADM Reviewer’s Final Approval Stamp

Final Building Approval Stamp