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URBAN PLANNING &

MEP SERVICES

REGULATIONS & TECHNICAL

GUIDELINES

Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation, DubaiUnited Arab Emirates


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All rights reserved to Civil Engineering Department, Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation, Dubai. No parts of this publication may

be reproduced, stored in any retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,recording or otherwise, without the prior consent of the copyright owner.

First Edition-2007

Urban Planning & MEP Services Regulations & Technical Guidelines

This edition was issued in May 2007

Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

P.O. Box 17000, Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation, DubaiTel.: 00971 4 8819444E-mail: [email protected]://ced.dubaitrade.aeUnited Arab Emirates


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URBAN PLANNING& MEP SERVICES

REGULATIONS

& TECHNICAL

GUIDELINES

First Edition-2007

Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation, DubaiUnited Arab Emirates


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The publication of this book could not have been possible

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

individuals working in Planning, Services, & GIS / Drawing

Office of the Civil Engineering Department. We would like

to thank the section managers and their respective teams for

their meticulous effort in maintaining the content, structure and

quality of the book. We also wish to acknowledge contributions

made by many Consultants and Engineers; and Finally Local

Regulations, DEWA, DM, RTA, Etisalat/du, PCFC EHS and

International Standards whose publications and articles are

frequently used.

Our thanks go out to all those who contributed, whether through

their comments, feedback, edits, or suggestions.

As there is always room for improvement, Civil Engineering

Department welcomes comments on this Book, and will

consider all that are received. Your comments will continue the

development of this book leading to its ultimate acceptance.

As always it has been a great joint effort.

Nazek Al Sabbagh

Chief Civil Engineering Officer

Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation – CED


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CHAPTER 1: GENERAL

Section 1: Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------- 13

Section 2: Scope ------------------------------------------------------------------ 14

Section 3: Definitions ------------------------------------------------------------ 15

Section 4: Powers of the Authority --------------------------------------------- 16

Section 5: Responsibilities and Disputes -------------------------------------- 17

CHAPTER 2: URBAN PLANNING SERVICES

Section 6: General --------------------------------------------------------------- 19

Section 7: Land-Use Category ------------------------------------------------- 207.1 Industrial Land-Use ------------------------------------------------------ 20

7.1.1 Principle ---------------------------------------------------------- 207.1.2 Standards -------------------------------------------------------- 20

7.2 Offices/ High Tech Research and Development (R&D) -------------- 217.2.1 Principle --------------------------------------------------------- 217.2.2 Standards ------------------------------------------------------- 21

7.3 Residential -------------------------------------------------------------- 227.3.1 Principle --------------------------------------------------------- 22

7.3.2 Standards -------------------------------------------------------- 22

7.4 Site Planning Requirements --------------------------------------------- 257.5 Plot Area Requirements ------------------------------------------------- 267.6 Building or Development Control Factors ----------------------------- 267.7 Building Heights -------------------------------------------------------- 267.8 Building Setbacks-------------------------------------------------------- 297.9 External Building Circulation Elements : Route Access to Site ------ 297.10 Route Access to the Building or the Structure ------------------------ 307.11 Street Parking Requirements ------------------------------------------- 30

7.11.1 General Requirements ----------------------------------------- 30

7.11.2 Parking Lot Design --------------------------------------------- 327.11.3 Parking Provisions ---------------------------------------------- 337.11.4 Parking for People with Special Needs ---------------------- 377.11.5 Loading and Unloading Bays --------------------------------- 387.11.6 Turning Radius (Maneuvering Spaces) ----------------------- 39

Section 8: Circulation Category ------------------------------------------- 41

8.1 Right of Way (ROW) ---------------------------------------------------- 41

8.2 Local Roads -------------------------------------------------------------- 418.2.1 Lane Width ------------------------------------------------------ 41

8.2.2 Pedestrian Facilities --------------------------------------------- 428.2.3 Turning Areas --------------------------------------------------- 428.2.4 Typical cross-sectional elements relating to local roads ----- 43

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8.3 Collectors ----------------------------------------------------------------- 438.3.1 Lane Width ------------------------------------------------------ 438.3.2 Pedestrian Facilities --------------------------------------------- 43

8.3.3 Typical cross-sectional elements relating to Collectors ------ 43

8.4 Arterial Roads ----------------------------------------------------------- 43

8.4.1 Lane Width ------------------------------------------------------ 438.4.2 Pedestrian Facilities --------------------------------------------- 438.4.3 Typical cross-sectional elements relating to Arterials -------- 44

8.5 Expressways & Freeways ----------------------------------------------- 44

8.6 Intersections -------------------------------------------------------------- 448.6.1 Intersection Spacing -------------------------------------------- 458.6.2 Corner Radii ----------------------------------------------------- 45

8.7 Other Road Facilities ---------------------------------------------------- 468.7.1 Pedestrian Facilities --------------------------------------------- 46

Sidewalks-------------------------------------------------------- 46

Crossings -------------------------------------------------------- 46 8.7.2 Cycle Facilities -------------------------------------------------- 47 8.7.3 Public Transport ------------------------------------------------- 48 8.7.4 Parking Facilities ------------------------------------------------ 49

8.7.5 Gate Standards ------------------------------------------------- 50

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

9.1 Educational Facilities ---------------------------------------------------- 529.1.1 Governmental Schools ----------------------------------------- 529.1.2 Private Schools -------------------------------------------------- 52

1-1 Kindergartens ------------------------------------------- 52

1-2 Primary Schools ----------------------------------------- 531-3 Intermediate Schools ----------------------------------- 531-4 Secondary Schools ------------------------------------- 54

9.2 Health Facilities ---------------------------------------------------------- 54

9.2.1 Government Sector --------------------------------------------- 549.2.2 Private Sector ---------------------------------------------------- 54

1-1 Private General Clinic---------------------------------- 551-2 Private Specialty Clinic--------------------------------- 551-3 Private Polyclinic---------------------------------------- 56

1-4 Private Hospital ----------------------------------------- 56

9.3 Commercial Facilities --------------------------------------------------- 57

9.4 Police Facilities ---------------------------------------------------------- 579.4.1 Police Stations --------------------------------------------------- 58

9.4.2 Police Posts ------------------------------------------------------ 58

9.5 Civil Defense Facilities -------------------------------------------------- 599.5.1 Civil Defense Centers ------------------------------------------- 59

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9.5.2 Civil Defense Points --------------------------------------------- 59

9.6 Post Facilities ------------------------------------------------------------- 609.6.1 Post Offices ------------------------------------------------------ 609.6.2 Post Shelters ----------------------------------------------------- 61

9.7 Recreational Facilities --------------------------------------------------- 61

9.7.1 Community Parks ------------------------------------------------ 61

9.7.2 Playgrounds ----------------------------------------------------- 62

Section 10: General Subdivision Guidelines --------------------------------- 6310.1 The Plot Level ----------------------------------------------------------- 63

10.2 The Block Level --------------------------------------------------------- 6310.3 Roads Standards ------------------------------------------------------- 64

10.4 Restricted Local Roads Connections---------------------------------- 64

Section 11: Planning Appendices ------------------------------------------ 6511.1 Appendix (1) - One way, one lane local street with parallel parking - residential / commercial (Row 18.3 m - 60’) ----------- 6511.2 Appendix (2) - Two way, two lane local street with parallel parking - residential / commercial (Row 18.3 m - 60’) ----------- 66

11.3 Appendix (3) - Two way, two lane local street with parallel parking – Industrial (Row 18.3 m - 60’) ---------------------------- 6711.4 Appendix (4) - Two ways, four lane collector with parallel parking – Residential/Commercial (38 m - 125’) ----------------- 68

11.5 Appendix (5) - Two ways, four lane collector with parallel parking – Industrial (38 m - 125’) ---------------------------------- 6911.6 Appendix (6) - Two ways, four lane secondary arterial with service road and parallel parking-Residential/Commercial

(45.7 m - 150’) ------------------------------------------------------- 7011.7 Appendix (7) - Two ways, six lane secondary arterial with service road and angled parking-Residential/Commercial (61 m - 200’) ---------------------------------------------------------- ̀ 71

11.8 Appendix (8) - Two ways, four lane secondary arterial – Industrial (45.7 m – 150’) ------------------------------------------- 7211.9 Appendix (9) - Two ways, four lane primary arterial with

service road and angled parking-Residential/Commercial (67 m - 220’) ---------------------------------------------------------- 73

CHAPTER 3: MEP SERVICES

Section 12: General -------------------------------------------------------- 75

Section 13: Service Conditions -------------------------------------------- 78

Section 14: Referenced Standards & Regulations ------------------------ 79

Section 15: Service Regulations ------------------------------------------- 80

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15.1 EHS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 80

15.2 HVAC ------------------------------------------------------------------- 8015.3 Plumbing & Drainage ------------------------------------------------- 80

15.4 Electrical ---------------------------------------------------------------- 8115.5 Water ------------------------------------------------------------------- 85

15.6 Telecommunications --------------------------------------------------- 90

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

16.1 EHS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 91

16.2 HVAC ------------------------------------------------------------------- 91

16.3 Plumbing & Drainage ------------------------------------------------- 91

16.4 Electrical ---------------------------------------------------------------- 92

16.5 Water ------------------------------------------------------------------- 110

16.6 Telecommunications --------------------------------------------------- 113

Section 17: Project Completion Procedures --------------------------------- 114

Section 18: MEP Appendices --------------------------------------------------- 116

18.1 Request For Power Supply (‘P’ Form) -------------------------------- 116

18.2 Lighting Illuminance Levels -------------------------------------------- 119

18.3 General PCFC’s NOC Conditions ----------------------------------- 120

18.4 Electrical Completion & Inspection Certificates (Appendix 6 of IEE

Regulations) ------------------------------------------------------------ 121

18.5 DEWA - Application For Supply of Electricity & Water ------------ 125

18.6 Enforcement & Extension of DEWA’s Wiring Regulations ---------- 130

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

Section 19: General -------------------------------------------------------------- 132

Section 20: Coordinate System Standards (Projection System) ----------- 133

Section 21: Data Exchange ----------------------------------------------------- 13421.1 Data Exchange Formats ----------------------------------------------- 134

21.2 Data Exchange Mechanisms------------------------------------------ 134

Section 22: Web Applications -------------------------------------------------- 13522.1 Map Central ------------------------------------------------------------ 13522.2 PCFC Orthophotos ----------------------------------------------------- 13522.3 JAFZA EMap (External) ------------------------------------------------ 135

22.4 JAFZA EMap (Internal) ------------------------------------------------ 135

Section 23: Lease Drawings ---------------------------------------------------- 137

Section 24: NOC Drawings Standards ---------------------------------------- 138

Section 25: Survey Base Stations ---------------------------------------------- 139

Section 26: Global Positioning System (GPS) -------------------------------- 140

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Section 27: Digital Data Delivery Standards --------------------------------- 141

27.1 CED Projects / Review ------------------------------------------------ 14127.2 General Requirements ------------------------------------------------- 141

27.3 Preliminary Study ------------------------------------------------------ 14127.4 Preliminary Design ----------------------------------------------------- 14227.5 Final Design ------------------------------------------------------------ 14227.6 Tender Documents ----------------------------------------------------- 142

27.7 As-Built Drawings ------------------------------------------------------ 14227.8 Operations & Maintenance Manual --------------------------------- 144

Section 28: GIS Drawing Office Appendices --------------------------------- 14628.1 Appendix A: Document Transmittal Form ---------------------------- 146

28.2 Appendix B: Sample Lease Drawings -------------------------------- 147

28.3 Appendix C: Sample NOC Documents ------------------------------ 14828.4 Appendix D: GPS Rover Details -------------------------------------- 151

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CHAPTER 1:

GENERAL


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These regulations are intended to provide minimum services design

requirements for all types of development, such as residential, commercial,

recreational, industrial and institutional development.

Dubai has a natural environment of outstanding visual quality that

contributes to a high quality of life and to property values. These standards

exist to ensure buildings integrate with the natural environment, to protect

and enhance land and property, to maintain the values created in the

community, and to promote the health, safety and general welfare of

the community. Building Services in particular have a pronounced effect

on the environment and should be designed so as to minimize adverseeffects and promote people and environment friendly systems.

The regulations contained in this document shall be considered to be the

minimum requirements.

Developments shall also comply with all relevant legislative requirements

of Dubai Authority Standards and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS),

of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation.

However, in case of any contradictions, these conflicting clauses should

be brought to the attention of the Department for a final determination.

Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation reserves the right to change

any of these regulations and it shall be the duty of consultants, contractors

& developers etc, to ensure that they possess the latest updates.

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The scope of this Urban Planning & MEP Services Regulations &

Technical Guidelines is to describe the procedures and formalities, as far

as Planning and Services are concerned, that should be adhered to by thedevelopers who intend to build new facilities /infrastructures or to modify

existing facilities/infrastructures within the areas that fall within the Civil

Engineering Department Jurisdiction. The book also addresses the services

that the CED provides to its customers and other Business Units in the form

of Planning, Drawing Office related services and the provision of GIS

related maps, and documents.

These “ URBAN PLANNING & MEP SERVICES REGULATIONS AND

TECHNICAL GUIDELINES” should be read in conjunction with other CED

regulations namely, “BUILDING REGULATIONS & DESIGN GUIDELINES”,

“MARINAS AND SMALL CRAFT HARBOUR REGULATIONS & DESIGN

GUIDELINES”, and “CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND QUALITY

CONTROL GUIDELINES”.

In addition, EHS Guidelines shall be followed for Environment, Health &Safety, Fire protection and Drainage Services. Refer to the website:

http://www.ehss.ae for further details.

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The “Authority” shall mean the Civil Engineering Department of

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

The “Developer” shall mean the lessee or his authorized Agentwho submits an application to the “Authority” on behalf of the

lessee or owner of the plot of land.

The “Project” means the construction of a permanent building or

any other permanent or temporary structure on a leased property

including any modifications or installations in existing facilities.

“Permanent building” means a building designed and constructed

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

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

house construction equipment during the construction period.

“The Consultant” means a registered Engineer with CED holding

a valid Consulting Engineers’ license from the Dubai Economic

Department, acting under the guidelines of “REGULATING THE

PRACTICE OF ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY PROFESSION”

issued by the DM Legal Affairs Department.

“Regulations” mean these and other Regulations and or Guidelines

issued by the “Authority”.

The “Contractor” means a registered Contractor holding a valid

Contracting license from the Dubai Economic Department and

registered with CED.

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1) At the discretion of the Authority the BUILDING PERMIT may becancelled or suspended if:

1) Work was carried out in contravention of the conditions ofthe BUILDING PERMIT or of any regulations issued by theAuthority.

2) It is subsequently revealed that the BUILDING PERMIT wasissued on the basis of erroneous information supplied bythe developer or his agent.

2) BUILDING PERMITS will not be withheld unreasonably, but theAuthority shall have the discretionary power, when issuing a

BUILDING PERMIT, to attach such special conditions thereto asrelated to all or any of the following matters:

1) Filling or excavation within the plot.

2) Construction of boundary walls or fences.

3) Construction of the external appearance of the building, inrelation to fitness for its intended purpose and location.

4) Disposal of soil, waste and rain water.

5) Health and safety of personnel and environmentalconditions of the workplace and surroundings.

6) The engineering standards to which any process installationis constructed.

3) The Authority is empowered to change, amend, replace and/or update the regulations without notice. It is the developer’sresponsibility to obtain updated regulations and ensurecompliance.

4) It is the responsibility of the developer to apply the up-to-date regulations, CED Notices, etc. that may supersede thosementioned in these regulations.

5) The Authority reserves the right to reject the appointment ofconsultants or contractors for particular jobs if they are not

deemed competent enough to fulfill the related responsibilities.

6) The Authority reserves the right to suspend a consultant or a

contractor for non compliance with the regulations.

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1) Neither the checking of the drawings, nor the checking of the

calculations, nor inspection of the work during the progress

of construction, shall be construed in any way to imposeresponsibility and/or liability on the Authority or their agents.

The developer and his agents shall remain entirely responsible

for all errors in the design and execution of the project and for

the stability and safety of construction during the progress of the

works and after completion.

2) All complaints and disputes concerning BUILDING PERMITS and

the erection of buildings shall be referred to the Authority. Any

financial disputes shall be referred to Dubai Courts

CHAPTER 1: Section 5 : RESPONSIBILITIES AND DISPUTES


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CHAPTER 2 :

URBAN

PLANNING

SERVICES


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This chapter covers overall planning parameters governing

the development process. While it shares a few details with

the “Building Regulations and Design Guidelines”, it is moreconcerned with regulations related to the big picture and

general rules for development.

Part of it is dedicated to roads and circulation aspects of

development and some useful information is reproduced from

the current information of the Road and Transport Authority

(RTA), as it is also applicable within the areas under CED

jurisdiction. Developers are advised to check with RTA for thelatest editions of these regulations at the time of development.

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

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

7.1 Idustrial Lad-Use

7.1.1: Principle

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

industrial uses, including manufacturing and storage uses which

are to be grouped based on their intensity into sub zones.

7.1.2: Standards

• Permitted Uses & Site Development:

Uses permitted in the overall industrial zone are to bedivided into one of four sub-zones, depending on theintensity of the use. The following table provides guidelineswhich determine the sub zone in which the use is to beplaced.

Zoning Designation W I-1 I-2 I-3

Industry Characteristics Warehousing

& storageLight

Industry MediumIndustry

HeavyIndustry

Area size (ha) >1 >0.25110

Process production(tons/day)

0 10100

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Zoning Designation W I-1 I-2 I-3

Min plot area 1 ha 0.25ha 1 ha 10 ha

Max plot area N/A 1ha 10 ha N/A

Min plot width 30m 25m 50m 200m

Max plot coverage 60% 60% 60% 60%

Max building height 16m 16m 45m 45m

Min setback / boundaries 5.5m 5.5m 5.5m 5.5m

Landscaped area 1% 1% 1% 1%

Specific regulations are to be applied to the manufacture,use, and storage of hazardous materials. No specificzone is to be created to house these uses; however,they can be located in any zone, provided that sitedevelopment regulations, performance standards,and environmental requirements regarding hazardousmaterials are followed.

7.2 Offices/ High Tech Research & Developet (R&D)

This land use category provides land for the development ofadministrative, professional and business offices, and high techR&D facilities.

7.2.1: Principle

The creation of a zone which permits the development of

administrative, professional and business offices to support the

industrial activities and High Tech R&D facilities. These uses

shall have minimal cargo loading and unloading requirements,

minimal environmental and risk impacts, and have a high visual

quality.

7.2.2: Standards

Permitted uses:

1) Offices

2) Commercial service businesses oriented towards

the needs of businesses and their employees.

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3) Financial service businesses

4) Printing and reproduction

5) Restaurants

6) Research and development activities including

research or developmental laboratories, research

assembly, testing and repair of components,

equipment or systems, and compatible light

manufacturing.

Site development standards:

Min plot area 5,000 m2

Max plot area 4 ha

Max plot coverage 60%

Min plot width 25 m

Max height vary

Min setback / boundaries 5.5 m

Landscaped area 5%

Location standardsalong with minor

arterial streets

7.3 Residetial

The residential land-use category includes housing for employees.It also includes supporting commercial and recreational uses suchas canteens and sports fields.

7.3.1: Principle

Provision of cost efficient housing which supplies the basicnecessities for living in a pleasant environment for unaccompaniedpersonnel employed. This is in keeping with the goals andobjectives of the master plan for housing.

7.3.2: Standards

General:

• Separate housing areas will be provided for male and

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• Housing quarters will be four storeys, withoutelevators, appropriate accommodations will be

provided for seniors, juniors, and laborer personnel

grades.

• Housing quarters will be centrally located within

areas bounded by major arterials to minimize travel

distances for employees.

• Personal vehicles parking will be provided for

senior grade housing only. Motor vehicles access

and parking will be provided for buses and service

and emergency vehicles. Appropriate provisionswill be made for pedestrian and bicycle access.

• Employee accommodations, as an accessory use,

are not permitted within lease plots of less than 5

ha.

• On lease plots of 5 ha or more, labor

accommodations are permitted as an accessory

use. Such accommodations must be for the exclusive

use of the leaseholder’s employees.• Where possible, housing areas are to be collocated

with areas reserved for storm water detention,

providing additional land for open sports fields.

Permitted uses:

Note: all uses are to be exclusive to the housing arearesidents

• Single sex housing for unaccompanied personnelemployed.

• Administration office.

• Canteens/ restaurants.

• Mosques.

• Grocery/shopette.

• Laundry facilities.

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Site development standards:

Min plot area 1 ha

Max plot area 22.5 ha

Min plot width 50 m

Height vary

Min gross site area 15 m2/resident

Max population15,000 residents/housingarea

Location standards

along with minor arterial

streets, centrally locatedwithin areas of employment.Max service radius of approx1500 meters or less; effectiveservice area of approx. 600ha.

Housing area support facilities:

Administrative offices one/housing areaCanteens one/1000 persons

Mosques one mosque/housing area

Shopettesone small grocery/snackshop for every two residentialbuildings.

Laundry facilitieswashers and dryers included ineach building.

Isolation blocksone facility per housing area,one bed/1000 person.

Outdoor recreation

landscaped grounds – tennisand basketball courts, one each/ 2000 person – football andcricket fields, one each/7500residents, passive open space.

Other support facilities, including Juma’a mosques,

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7.5 Plot Area Requireets

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

follows:7.5.1 Within the central business districts, a minimum plot area of 100

square meter.

7.5.2 In the remaining districts of the Emirate, a minimum plot area of150 square meter.

7.5.3 The minimum width of the frontage or the main elevation of theplot that overlooks the approach road shall be 10 meter wide.

7.5.4 In case of irregular shaped plots, area of which exceeds theminimum mentioned above, no building permit will be issuedunless the plot can accommodate an area of 10 x 10 squaremeters in order to meet construction requirements.

7.6 Buildig or Developet Cotrol Factors

7.6.1: Building Coverage:

All parts of buildings shall be within the plot boundaries and shall

not occupy more than:a) For Industrial type:

In Free Zone districts shall be 60% building coverage.

b) Residential, commercial and beach type developments:

The maximum plot coverage shall be as per the Design

Control Regulations of the related business units.

7.7 Buildig Heights

The maximum height of the building is to be measured frommain ground Finished Floor Level (FFL) till the top of the rooflevel (according to the system that applies to each Business Unit’splanning requirements).

7.7.1 The Finished Bench Mark Level of all types of buildings shall not

be less than 0.15 meter above the approach road edge level,

except in Residential Villas which shall not be less than 0.3 meter.

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not exceed 1.2 meter above the gate level, except the Residential

Villas which shall not exceed 1.5 meter.

7.7.3 The internal clear (net) height of each floor for different buildingtypes is the distance from the Finished Floor Level to the FinishedCeiling Level as shown in the following:

1. Residential Type:

Minimum: 2.7 meter.

Maximum: 4.2 meter.

2. Commercial Type:

2.1 Shops and Showrooms:

a) Ground floor :

Minimum : 3 meter. In case of additional halfmezzanine floor, it shall be 2.4 meter.

Maximum: 4 meter.

b) Full Mezzanine:

Minimum : 2.6 meter Maximum: 3 meter.

2.2 Commercial Halls and Shopping Malls:

Minimum: 4 meter

Maximum: 6 meter (except aisles & atriums)

2.3 Offices:

Minimum: 2.5 meter.

Maximum: 3 meter.

2.4 Basement Parking Areas:

Minimum: 2.4 meter net, clear from any over

hanging services or elements. Maximum: 3 meter.

3. Industrial Type:

Factories and Warehouse at one level

Minimum: 4 meter.

Maximum: 9 meter.

It is possible to go above the maximum figures mentioned

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4. Educational Type:

Schools, Nurseries and Kindergartens:

Minimum: 2.5 meter (from lowest suspended services,elements or ceilings).

Maximum: 4.2 meter (from lowest suspended services,elements or ceilings).

5 Religious Type:

Mosques:

Minimum: 3.6 meter.

Maximum: according to the design and capacity of

the mosque.

7.7.4 Some buildings are special cases because of their architecturaldesign such as showrooms, cinemas, schools, commercialcenters, industrial installations, etc. These are allowed to gobeyond the heights that have been mentioned in clause (7.7.3)of this Section. The Building Permit Committee approves certainspecifications and measurements with consideration to activitiesor the types of the adjacent neighboring buildings.

7.7.5 The parts of buildings and installations that are permitted toexceed the required height are defined as follows:

1) Embellishments (ornamental elements), such as minarets,domes and towers that are embellished in traditional andaesthetic patterns.

2) Chimneys and smoke stacks, water reservoirs, elevatorshafts, staircases, radio and television aerials, wind

towers, pergolas, helipads and roof shading devices.3) Commercial structures for advertising purposes (only after

obtaining permission from the Authority).

7.7.6 Exemption mentioned above, shall comply with the followings:

1) Any part of the building which is permitted to exceed theheight shall not be used as a habitable space.

2) Height shall not exceed the function of the purpose as

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7.8 Buildig Setbacks

Setbacks from all plot boundaries are necessary to allow

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

7.8.1 A setback is measured from the edge of the plot limits of adjacentplots and from the edge of the property line to the building.

7.8.2 Setbacks are implemented starting from the ground floor of allbuilding types.

Exemptions of commercial buildings in which a setback isimplemented starting from the first floor above the commercialpart and starting from the ground floor for the section that isbeyond the commercial depth. In this case, if the ground flooris entirely taken over for Commercial use, the setback for theground floor must be 3 meter from the rear and side line of theadjacent buildings, if their activities are non-commercial typeunless instructed differently elsewhere.

7.8.3 No construction works shall be permitted in the setback area

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

7.9 Exteral Buildig Circulatio Eleets

7.9.1 Route Access to the Site

a) Provision of points of ingress and egress shall be locatedto the satisfaction of the Authority.

b) All parts of the site to which vehicles may have accessshall be hard surfaced and drained to the satisfaction ofthe Authority.

c) All access locations and curb crossings shall require theapproval of the Authority. Public roadways carrying heavyvolumes of traffic shall not be used for access unless thereis no other practical alternative.

d) Access routes for fire fighting shall be provided.

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7.10 Route Access to the Building or the Structure

a) Public entrances and Service entrance shall be located

and clearly identified.b) Location of the car parking to main entrance shall be

clearly identified.

c) Location of the parking for peole with special needs to themain entrance shall be identified.

d) Location of the loading area shall be identified.

7.11 Street Parkig Requireets

7.11.1: General Requirements

These street parking requirements are established to provideproperly designated parking areas adequate in design, capacityand location to prevent traffic congestion and avoid hazards tothe public’s safety and welfare.

a) A parking area shall be provided for vehicles (covered oruncovered) within the plot limits.

b) In all types of buildings, parking plans for street parkingfacilities shall be submitted for approval by the Authorityprior to the issuance of building permits or certificates ofoccupancy. All plans shall clearly indicate the proposeddevelopment, including parking location, size, design,lighting, landscaping, curb cuts, ingress and egress, trafficrules and signs.

c) Any deletion or other changes made to a parking lot shallbe reviewed and approved by the Authority prior to suchwork being commenced.

d) The Authority may request a Traffic Impact Assessment(TIA) for some developments which may have an impacton the traffic generation for the surrounding roads andproperties.

e) In case a plot is situated on two roads; one of them is amain road while the other is a branch, entry to and exitfrom car parking lots shall be situated only on the branchroad or as specified by the Authority.

f) Location of car parking entry or exit shall be far awayfrom traffic intersections by an adequate distance to beapproved by the Building Permits Committee. In case ofindividual roads forming T Junction, location of car parking



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entry or exit shall not be opposite such intersections.

g) No parking area shall be counted as both required parking

stall and a loading space.h) Existence of public car parking lots in the vicinity of any

plot shall not exempt such plot from satisfying the carparking requirements as specified in accordance with theprovisions of these regulations.

i) The minimum width of car entry and internal roads shall be:

1) 3 meters of clear un-obstructed road or pavementwidth are required in case of one way traffic.

2) 6 meters of clear un-obstructed road or pavementwidth are required in case of two way traffic.

3) In case of small plots or plots with exceptionallydifficult technical circumstances, the competentauthority may accept one 3 meter way for bothentry and exit of cars after providing traffic signalsand a traffic electronic control system and fulfillingall requirements of the Authority.

j) All parking areas shall be permanently maintained

in a safe, clear and good condition free of physicalobstructions. All areas including landscaping shall be keptfree of trash and weeds.

k) All parking areas shall be paved and sloped (maximum of2%), to drain onto a public road.

l) All parking areas shall be provided with exterior lighting forthe surface area. Lighting shall be designed, arranged andinstalled so as to confine direct rays on to the premises andto direct light away from adjacent structures, premises or

streets. Lighting fixtures should be of an energy saving type.

m) All parking areas are to be screened from surroundingstreets with proper landscape elements and the use ofminimum 2 meter high planters.

n) After the building permit is issued, if a conflict occurredwith the neighbor’s access, or the traffic flow impact onthe adjacent roads, the Authority has the power to modifyor relocate the source of the obstructions and all the costof the modifications or relocations including the repair ofdamage and maintaining as original form and finish shallbe borne by the relevant developer.



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7.11.2 Parking Lot Design

a) All parking lots and driveways shall be surfaced with

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

b) Concrete wheel stops or a 15 cm high concrete curb shallbe installed where parking stalls abut fences, walls or

buildings.c) Directional arrows and traffic signs shall be required for

all parking areas.

d) All parking lots shall be provided with a durable and well-drained surface.

i. Driveways used exclusively for ingress and egressshall not exceed 10% slope. Parking stalls andvehicle maneuvering areas shall not exceed 2%slope.

ii. The central driveway may be crowned, with a 1%slope draining to the edges, so that the driveway willbe relatively free from water after rain or washing.

iii. In designing parking spaces, end stalls should beabout 0.3 meter wider than usual, especially ifbounded by a building or other obstruction.

iv. Parking spaces under buildings or basementparking, shall account for the presence of columnsand adjacent walls, which shall be covered withprotective rubber angles, and shall have 2.4 meterminimum clear height.

v. A mirror for blind corners shall be provided.

vi. A provision for surveillance camera is recommendedfor emergency purposes.

vii. The minimum width of the car parking lots and the

driveways inside parking area shall be as follow:

1) In case of Parallel Parking:

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2) In case of Angle Parking according to singleunit situation:

Angle Stall Width

ActualStall

Length

InclinedStall

Length

Curb/Inclined

StallDepth

Drive Way

Width

Total Width

RoadType

90 2.5 5.5 5.5 2.5 6.0 17.0DualWay

60 2.5 5.5 6.0 2.9 3.8 15.8SingleWay

45 2.5 5.5 5.7 3.6 3.3 14.7Single

Way3) In case of Angle Parking, according to single unit’s

situation, concrete stops or paved islands shall beprovided.

7.11.3 Parking Provisions:

Parking provisions are established in order to ensure residents,visitors and staff are provided with parking space, to reducecongestion on adjacent streets, and to minimize spillover parkinginto adjacent habitable areas.

Parking Provision Requirements should be as follows:

1. Residential Buildings:

a) Villas:

• Residents: one garage space for each occupancy.

• Visitors: where villas are served directly from aroad, driveways provide a minimum of one spacewithin the plot boundary of each villa.

b) Apartments:

• One parking space for each apartment (studio orsingle bed) or up to 150 square meter floor area.

• One and half parking space for each apartment(2 bedrooms) or with area between 150 squaremeter to 200 square meter.

• Two parking spaces for each apartment (3bedrooms) or over 200 square meter and less than

250 square meter floor area.• Two and half parking spaces for each apartment

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meter and 300 square meter.

• Three car parking spaces for each apartment (5

bedrooms / penthouse) or with floor area above300 square meter.

2. Educational Buildings:

a) 1.5 parking spaces for each class.

b) 1.5 parking spaces per 45 square meter ofadministration area.

c) One bus parking space per 3 classes.

3 Religious Buildings:

a) Mosques:

• As mentioned in “Building Regulations andDesign Guidelines, section (16) clause (2)”.

4 Health Buildings:

a) Hospitals:

• Staff: one parking space for each doctor andsurgeon, plus two parking spaces for eachthree others.

• Outpatients and Visitors: one parking spaceper 3 beds.

b) Health Centers and Clinics:

• Staff: one parking space for each doctor andsurgeon, plus one parking space for each twoothers.

• Outpatients and Visitors: two parking spacesper consulting room.

5 Commercial Buildings:a) Offices:

• Staff: one parking space per 50 square meterfloor area.

• Visitors: 10% of staff parking provision.

b) Banks:

• Staff: one parking space for each managerialor executive staff, plus one per four others.

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c) Showrooms:

• One parking space per 70 square meter floor

area.d) General Retail:

• One parking space per 25 square meter salesarea.

e) Trade Centers:

• One parking space per 45 square meter floorarea.

f) Hotels:

• One parking space per 5 hotel rooms.

• One parking space for each hotel room thatcontains kitchen or pantry.

• One parking space per hotel suite.

• One parking space for each flat up to 150 squaremeter floor area.

• Two parking spaces for each flat over 150 square

meter floor area.• One parking space per 45 square meter of

restaurants area.

• One parking space per 20 square meter of meetingrooms or exhibition halls and if conferences areheld, space required should be assessed separatelyat one parking space for each five seats.

• One parking space per 45 square meter of officesand shops area.

• Staff: one parking space per 2 employees.

g) Automobile service gas stations:

• One parking space per 50 square meter of theMini Marts, quick meals and drink service areas.

6 Cultural Buildings:

a) Museums and public art galleries:

• Staff: one parking space per 2 members normally

on duty.• Visitors: one parking space per 30 square meter of

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b) Public Libraries:


on duty.• Visitors: one parking space per 10 seats.

c) Cinemas and Theaters:

• Staff: one parking space per 2 members normallyon duty.

• Visitors: one parking space per 3 seats.

7 Industrial Buildings:

a) Production buildings (factories):• Staff: one parking space per 100 square meter

floor area.

• Visitors: 10% of staff parking provision.

b) Storage buildings (warehouses):

• Staff: one parking space per 200 square meterfloor area.

c) Maneuvering vehicle outside property limit is not

permitted.

8 Recreation and Entertainment Buildings:

a) Swimming Pools:


• Visitors: one parking space per 10 square meter ofpool area.

b) Playing Fields:


• Players: one parking space for each two playerswho can use the facility simultaneously.

c) Marinas:


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9 Miscellaneous:

a) Horse Stables:

• Riding Stable: one parking space per 2 horsestalls.

• Horse Barn: one parking space per 10 stalls.

• Horse Race Track and Grandstand: one parkingspace per 4 seats.

b) Green Houses:

• Staff: one parking space per 2 employees plus oneper company vehicle.

• Visitors: one parking space per 25 square meter ofsales area.

Requirements for uses not specifically listed herein shall bedetermined by the Authority, based upon the requirementsfor comparable uses and upon particular characteristicsof the use. Additional parking over and above requiredherein may be required upon the discretion of the Authoritythat the specific type of business or use generates a greaterdemand for parking than the requirement herein.

7.11.4 Parking for People with Spacial Needs:

The minimum width of the car parking lots and thedriveways inside the parking area shall be as follows:

a) In case of Parallel Parking:

The minimum parking lot dimensions 3.7 m x 6 m andthe minimum drive way width 3 meter.

b) In case of Angle Parking:

An actual stall width of 3.7m for which the curb orinclined stall length should be:

4.30 meters for an angle of 60 degrees

5.20 meters for an angle of 45 degrees

Additional width is needed for opening doors and for

maneuvering of wheelchairs, which should be 1.5 meter. The slope of the ramp shall not exceed 8% and the ramp

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Parking spaces shall be properly identified through the use

of signage so that the spaces are not used indiscriminately

by people who do not need them, and the displayed signsshall bear international symbols for accessibility.

Signs shall be installed at a minimum height of 1.5 meter

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

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

A minimum number of parking stalls shall be designated

for use by people with special needs, at the rate of 2.0%

of total number of car parking stalls or one space per 50

cars, or in accordance with the following schedule:

Total Spaces Required Special Needs Stalls Required

1 - 50 1

51 - 100 2

101 - 150 3

151 - 200 4

201 - 250 5

These spaces shall be located as close as possible to a

main entrance of a building or function, preferably no

more than 30 meter away.

7.11.5 Loading and Unloading Bays:

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

trade, or industry that normally requires truck loading orunloading with respect to the use, shall provide space as herein

indicated for the loading and unloading of vehicles off the street

or public area. Off-street loading and unloading space shall

be in addition to and not be considered as meeting a part of

the requirement for off-street parking space. Off-Street loading

and unloading space shall not be used or designed, intended or

constructed to be used in a manner to obstruct or interfere with

the free use of any street or adjoining property. The minimum off-street loading, unloading and maneuvering space required for

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be as per Time Saver “ Manual for Building Types – 4th

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This section governs provisions for roads and associated facilities andis mainly a reproduction of the Roads and Transport Authority Guidelines

that are also in force within the area under CED’s jurisdiction. As suchthe information should be used for guidance and exact details should besought from the RTA’s Regulation in force at the time of application.

8.1 Right of Way (ROW)

It is defined as the road corridor bounded by adjacent plotboundaries. The chosen width of the right of way should permitthe design of a well balanced cross section, taking into accountthe road class, the projected traffic flow, the topography, thesurrounding land uses, and any other relevant parameters such

as grade separation provision.

The below table summarizes the typical provision of overall rightof way width (m) for various road classes.

Road Class Residential Commercial Industrial

Local 12 to 24 12 to 24 18

Collector 24 to 38 24 to 38 28 to 38

Secondary Arterial 45 to 60 45

38 to 76Primary Arterial 67 to 85 67

Expressway Determined following consideration of factorsrelevant to the specific location.Freeway

8.2 Local Roads:

They are defined as the lowest class of roads intended forshort journeys only. Their primary function is to provide accessto adjoining land uses. In residential areas, local streets have

a high level of non-motorized activity, caused primarily by themovement of pedestrians and children at play. Traffic generatorssuch as schools, mosques and shopping facilities should becarefully considered in the overall design especially withpedestrian movements. In commercial and industrial areas, theprime function of the local roads is to provide access to premises.The type of vehicle necessary to service the adjacent land-useactivity generally determines the scale and layout of the streetand its function.

8.2.1: Lane Width:

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

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8.2.4 Typical cross-sectional elements relating to local roads:

See Appendices -1, 2 and 3 in Section 11

8.3 Collectors:

Collector roads are defined as roads which provide land accessand traffic circulation service within residential, commercialand industrial areas. Collectors generally link local roads witharterials. The function of collectors is to cater for short-distancetrips at relatively low speeds, and to provide a means of accessto and from the arterial road network.

8.3.1 Lane Width:

It should be provided with lanes which are 3.65 m wide, exceptin industrial areas, where 3.75 m is provided. Median widthsdepend on circumstances, but preferred width is 6.0 m

8.3.2 Pedestrian Facilities:

Sidewalks should normally be provided on both sides. Aminimum width of 2.0 m applies, but widths of 3.0 m or moreare desirable.

8.3.3 Typical cross-sectional elements relating to Collectors:

See Appendices 4 and 5 in Section 11

8.4 Arterial Roads:

A road used primarily for the movement of through traffic,which also gives access to abutting properties as a secondaryfunction. Access is in general controlled by at-grade intersections

(signalized or roundabouts) but grade separated intersectionsare also used. Arterials normally link collectors with freeways orexpressways.

8.4.1 Lane Width:

It should be provided with lanes which are 3.65 m. Medianwidths depends on circumstances, but normally 6.0 m to 8.0 m.8.0 to 10 m, on primary arterials, median should be 12.0 m.


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in the following table:

Primary Arterial Secondary Arterial

Desirable 4.3 or more 3.35 or more

Minimum 1.8 1.8

8.4.3 Typical cross-sectional elements relating to Arterials:

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

8.5 Expressways ad Freeways:

Expressways and Freeways represent the highest standard ofroad provision in Dubai. Express way is defined as a multi-lane,divided road designed to move large volumes of traffic at speedunder free flow conditions. It has full control of access, withgrade separated intersections, but some access to major frontageuses may be provided by means of service roads connectedby free flow ramps. A freeway has absolutely no connections

between interchanges. The difference between an expresswayand freeway lies primarily in the degree of access control.

Cross-sectional design varies according to RTA plans, therefore,connections and accesses should be submitted to RTA for theirrevision and approval.

8.6 Itersectios:

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

- Visibility.

- Driver perception

- Signage and road marking.

- Traffic control.

- Geometric implications arising from chosen designvehicle.

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

Situation Corner radius (m)

Local road / Local road

10(maybe reduced to 7mif vehicles larger than acar occur infrequently)

Local road / Collector 10

All others 15

8.7 Other Road Facilities:


They are categorized into two parts:

- Sidewalks – those which run generally parallel to a road

- Crossings – those which cross the road

1-1 Sidewalks:

In areas with high volumes of pedestrian traffic, sidewalks shouldbe provided on both sides of the road. It is recommended thatone be provided if the maximum hourly pedestrian demand islikely to exceed 20 persons per hour in a residential area, and100 persons per hour in a commercial area. The nature of theadjoining land uses has an influence on provision.

Design Considerations:

The minimum width of a sidewalk is 1.8 m, although it is subjectto agreement from the service authority regarding access to theirunderground apparatus.

Sidewalks may be constructed of interlocking tiles, asphalt orconcrete, and should generally be laid at a cross fall of 2.5%towards the road, so as to facilitate drainage. Marble-likesurfaces should generally be avoided; when wet; they can betreacherous for pedestrians.

1-2 Crossings:

Pedestrian movement is relatively compatible with traffic movement

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



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and expressways. Their locations should be investigated, basedon consideration of the pedestrian generation sources, the travelpatterns of pedestrian movements, the pedestrian volumes, theclassification of road to be crossed and its traffic level, theadjacent land use and the pedestrian accident record.

Design Considerations:

Where a structure is to be provided, it must be able to accommodatehandicapped pedestrians and those on wheelchairs. Rampsshould be provided to a preferred maximum grade of 8%, withan absolute maximum grade of 10% being available for use in

different locations. Level landing areas of at least 1.5 m lengthshould be installed so that no individual ramp section is longerthan 9.0 m. Handrails should be provided on ramps and on anysteps which are also being provided as an alternative shorterroute.

The width of the pedestrian crossing itself should generally be 3.0m, crossings wider than 6.0 m should not normally be providedas shown on the table below:

Desig flow (pedestrias / i) Recoeded pedestriacrossig width ()

Up to 10 3.0 (minimum)

12 3.6

15 4.5

20 and above 6.0 (maximum)

More than 30 Consider grade separation

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

8.7.2 Cycle Facilities:

Locations with heavy cycle traffic may include the following suggestions:- On curbed roads, consider providing a wider outer lane

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- The bus stop area is kept free from parked vehicles.

- The bus stop is not located close to a major/minorintersection.

- Parking should be prohibited over a distance of 12 mbefore and 8 m beyond the bus stop area.

When providing bus stopping points in the vicinity of intersections,the following points should be borne in mind:

- In general, it is preferred to locate bus stops on the exitside of the intersection. A distance of at least 10 m beyondthe limit of the intersection would generally be required.

- If a bus stop is to be provided on the approach side, thenit must be positioned sufficiently far in advance that thebus can move off safely and join the relevant traffic lanewithout undue interference with other vehicles. A minimumdistance of 20 m from the end of the layby to the startof any right-turning maneuver or auxiliary lane shouldgenerally be adequate.

- If a bus stop is located on the approach to a roundaboutor signalized intersection, it should normally be locatedclear of any queuing vehicles, so that there is no loss ofcapacity at the intersection. The following figure illustratessome of these points:

3

1

2

3

2

20m

10m min.

Bus stop on exit side

Bus stop on approach side

Bus stop on approach sidepossible arrangementif all busesturn right

2 0 m m

i n .

Bus stop30-15m

(Table14.12)

Lead in Taper

(Table14.12)

DeclerationLength

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possible, parking should be provided remote from the road, inconveniently located parking lots designed for the purpose. Onservice roads, some collectors and local streets it is howeverbeneficial to include curbside parking where the adjoining landuse warrants it.

Curbside parking should not be provided:

- Within sight triangles at intersections, so that visibility canbe maintained, and pedestrians can cross unmasked.

- Opposite access points to properties, unless there isadequate width for vehicles to enter and leave the propertywithout impinging on the parking space.

- On bends, in order that adequate forward visibility canbe maintained and that any encroachment into the path ofoncoming vehicles is eliminated.

- At pedestrian crossing points, to minimize the width to becrossed by pedestrians.

- In advance of pedestrian crossing points, so thatpedestrians can clearly see and be seen.

- At hydrants.

- At any other location where it would create unsafeconditions.

8.7.5 Gate Standards:

Free zones and other gated communities should be boundedby fences and access control for privacy and security reasons.

Gates should include the following standards:

- Gates shall be designed with sufficient capacity so thatno stacking of incoming vehicles will occur on publicroadways.

- Gates shall be designed with sufficient capacity so that nostacking of outgoing vehicles impedes traffic at adjacentjunctions or intersections.

- No intersections or parcel driveways shall be permittedwithin 400 m of the gate area.

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The aim of this section is to ensure the provision of adequate plots for the

public facilities with efficient areas that fulfill the end-users needs.

9.1 Educatioal Facilities:

9.1.1 Governmental Schools:

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

The allocation of governmental schools is undertaken by both

DM and MOE. Therefore, developers should coordinate with

MOE to fulfill their requirements according to their future plans.

9.1.2 Private Schools:

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

Based on densities and number of dwellings per hectare, the

minimum number of schools and minimum area required by each

type will be calculated. The following are the requirements of

private schools by type.

1-1 Kindergartens:

They are defined as the program or class for four year old to

six year old children that serve as an introduction to school.

Maximum distance to school should be 1000 m. Following are

the minimum area required for each density:

Low density areas:

Area = 5,500 sq.m

Number of dwelling units served: 1,400 – 2,000

High density areas:

Area = 4,600 sq.m


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1-2 Primary Schools:

They are defined as the program or class for six year old to ten

year old children that serve as child’s formal education (grade 1to 5). Maximum distance to school should be 1500 m. Followingare the minimum area required for each density:

Low density areas:

Area = 8,300 sq.m


High density areas:

Area = 7,500 sq.m


Zoning Regulation:

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Setbacks : 3.0m from each sideParking Spaces : 1 parking space/classroom + bus parking.

1-4 Secondary Schools:

They are defined as schools for students between intermediateschool and college; usually grades 10 to 12.

Low density areas:

Area = 14,800 sq.m


High density areas:

Area = 12,000 sq.m


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The provision of those facilities tends to allocate private healthservices for maximum efficiency, taking into account populationdensities.

1-1 Private General Clinic:

It represents the basic private medical service run by one or moregeneral practitioners.

Low density areas:

Area = 930 sq.m


High density areas:

Area = 750 sq.m


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Building Height : Ground +1Setbacks : 3.0m from each sideParking Spaces : 1 parking space/Examination room.

1-3 Private Polyclinic:

It represents the most popular type of private medical serviceswhich includes varieties of medical specialization.

Low density areas:

Area = 1,120 sq.m


High density areas:

Area = 930 sq.m


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Police Posts are smaller in scale and serve as security points forcertain areas. However, police facilities should be allocatedafter coordinating with Dubai Police.

9.4.1 Police Stations:

A station that policemen can use for keeping order in a certaincommunity, and to preserve the rights of the people, enforcingof the government laws and regulations and prevention ofcrime.

Low density areas:

Area = 3,700 sq.mNumber of dwelling units served: 24,000 – 30,000

High density areas:

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economically important areas.

The service zone of civil defense points covers areas of residentialcommunities of min. 600 dwelling units with maximum servicedistance of 4 km.

Low density areas:

Area = 930 sq.m

Number of dwelling units served: 600

High density areas:

Area = 750 sq.mNumber of dwelling units served: 600

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9.7.2 Playgrounds:

It is defined as a piece of ground used for recreation and sport

activities of the young people in a residential community. It isprovided with one or some of the following sport fields: football,volleyball, basketball and handball.

Low density areas:

Area = 1,000 sq.m/ 200 units

Number of dwelling units served: 1,400 - 2,000

High density areas:

Area = 500 sq.m/ 200 units

Number of dwelling units served: 1,400 - 2,000

Zoning Regulation:Parking Spaces : 1 P.S/140 sqm.

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10.3 Roads Standards:

Road hierarchy principle is applied to provide better mobility

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

1- Layout Type: The most desirable layout pattern that is appliedby DM is the one that is mixed between regular grid and loopsystems. It is noted that cul-de-sacs are narrowly applied as wellas the free curvature routes.

10.4 Restricted Local Roads Connections:

The spacing standards for local roads should be with minimumdistance of 60 m. Other dangerous interchanges that have sharpangles should be avoided. In addition, plots that are located onT- junctions should have chamfers that allow better view for allroad users, it usually has chamfer dimension of 6m.

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CHAPTER 2: Section 11 : PLANNING APPENDICES

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


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11.6 Appendix (6) - Two ways, four lane secondary arterial with serviceroad and parallel parking - Residential/Commercial (45.7 m - 150’)

11.6 Appendix (6) - Two ways, four lane secondary arterial with serviceroad and parallel parking - Residential/Commercial (45.7 m - 150’)


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11.7 Appendix (7) - Two ways, six lane secondary arterial with service roadand angled parking - Residential/Commercial (61 m - 200’)

11.7 Appendix (7) - Two ways, six lane secondary arterial with service roadand angled parking - Residential/Commercial (61 m - 200’)


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


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11.9 Appendix (9) - Two ways, four lane primary arterial with service roadand angled parking-Residential/Commercial (67 m - 220’)


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MEP SERVICES


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This chapter covers all building services such as Electrical, Mechanical

including HVAC, Telecommunications, Water Supply, Plumbing and

Drainage. It also addresses Fire Protection, Environment, Health andSafety aspects that have to be adhered to during the planning, detailed

design, construction and operation of any development.

As Water and Electricity are provided by DEWA and Telecommunication

Services are provided by either Etisalat or du, the design and construction

of these services should follow the most up to date rules and regulations

of these authorities. Another Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation

company, Environment, Health and Safety is entrusted with regulating and

enforcing the regulations related to Environment, Health & Safety, Fireprotection and Drainage Services and their rules and regulations should

be referred to for these areas. (see website http://www.ehss.ae for further

details).

This chapter therefore addresses submission requirements for the various

services and outlines rules, regulations and codes and standards that need

to be followed in each area. In addition, some general regulations and

technical guidelines are provided for some services to act as a resource

for the developers and facilitate their task of going through various phasesof development approvals.

12.1 Abbreviations

The following is a list of abbreviations frequently used in this

Chapter:

◘ HVAC : Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning

◘ ASHRAE : American Society of Heating, Refrigerating

and Air Conditioning Engineers

◘ SMACNA : Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’National Association

◘ CIBSE : Chartered Institution of Building ServicesEngineers

◘ DW 142 & 144 : Duct Work Specifications

◘ BS-EN : British European Standards

◘ DM : Dubai Municipality◘ RTA : Road and Transport Authority

◘ Etisalat and Du : Telecommunication Service Providers

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◘ DCA : Dubai Civil Aviation Authority

◘ DEWA : Dubai Electricity and Water Authority

◘ IEEE : Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers◘ IEC : International Electro -Technical Commission

◘ IEE Wiring Regulations: International Electrical EngineersWiring Regulations.

◘ ROW : Right of Way

◘ CSD (W) : (DEWA’s) Consumer Service Department -Water

◘ MDF: Main Distribution Frame.◘ MEP: Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing

◘ dB: Decibel

◘ JAFZA:Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority

◘ kVA: kilo Volt Ampere

◘ kA : kilo Ampere

◘ LV: Low Voltage

◘ MV:Medium Voltage◘ HV : High Voltage

◘ uPVC : unplasticised poly vinyl chloride.

◘ DB : distribution board

◘ ACB : Air Circuit Breaker

◘ MCCB : moulded case circuit breaker

◘ MCB : miniature circuit breaker

◘ CED : Civil Engineering Department◘ Hz : Hertz

◘ V : Volt

◘ kW : kilo Watt

◘ Gal. : Imperial Gallons

◘ pdf : Portable Document Format

◘ XLPE : Cross Linked Poly Ethylene

◘ SWA : Steel Wire Armoured◘ GRP: Glass Reinforced Plastic



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◘ IP : Ingress Protection

◘ HBC : High Breaking Capacity

◘ PF: Power Factor◘ R Y B : Red Yellow Blue

◘ kWH : kilo Watt Hour

◘ ELCB : Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker

◘ A/C : Air – Conditioner

◘ kph : kilo meter per hour



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15.1 EHS

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

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

15.2 HVAC

All Engineers & Developers shall comply with the “Regulationsof Technical Specifications for Thermal Insulation Systems andControl of Energy Consumption for Air- Conditioned Buildings in

the Emirate of Dubai” issued by DM (latest edition) on makingdrawings and engineering designs and in the construction ofbuilding works with air-conditioning.

All the HVAC designs shall in general comply with ASHRAEStandards.

Heat gain calculations complying with the above regulationswith drawings shall be submitted to CED for review and approvalduring the Building Permit application process.

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

Any party violating the provisions hereof shall be subject to thepenalties stipulated by CED.

15.3 Plubig & Draiage

All the Plumbing & Drainage designs shall in general comply with

the references listed in Section 14.

A Utility Layout Plan shall be submitted to CED for review andapproval during the Building Permit application process. ThisPlan should contain coordinates, depths, levels and sizes forall pipes for sewer and surface drainage in addition to similardetails for other utilities.

Also systems and techniques used for Plumbing & Drainageshould comply with the regulations of EHS of PCFC.

Any party violating the provisions hereof shall be subject to thepenalties stipulated by CED.

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As per DEWA’s Regulations, a single source of power connectionshall be provided to each plot unless otherwise specialarrangements have been made with DEWA.

Total connected loads equal to or greater than 1000 kVA aregenerally provided only through dedicated substations.

15.4.2 Permanent Power Connection.

Developer shall liaise directly with DEWA for obtaining permanentpower connections by completing all DEWA formalities asstipulated in DEWA Regulations. All related permanent powerconnection charges due to the Service Authorities shall be borneby the developer /lessee.

Any 11kV switchgear used shall comply with the latest edition ofrelevant IEC Standards or equivalent. Generally, switchgearwhich is metal clad and utilises withdrawable circuit breakertrucks having an integral earthing facility with essential foolproofinterlocks shall conform to the requirements of DEWA. Thetechnical specifications of 11kV switchgear and transformerssupplied and installed by the developer shall be submitted toDEWA for approval prior to installation.

Relay setting calculation shall be submitted for DEWA approvalprior to release of permanent power connection.

The terms and conditions for supply of electricity to the developer’spremises shall be as stipulated on DEWA’s composite applicationform (Appendix E, 18.5).

15.4.3 Temporary Power Requirement

Any temporary power supply for site services during constructionshall be the responsibility of the developer.

NOC to DEWA shall be obtained from CED Services. A requestwhich indicates the Plot Number, Client Name / Project Name,Consultant Name, Contractor Name and the power requirementin kW shall be sent via Email to CED Services.

15.4.4 Additional Power Requirement

Any additional power requirement for existing facilities, theDeveloper/lessee shall directly approach DEWA after obtainingCED NOC. A request for this NOC indicating the Plot number,

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Client name / Project name, Consultant name, Contractorname, additional power in kW shall be sent via Email to CEDServices.

15.4.5 Standby Power Supply

If Standby Generators are used, they shall be connected to theelectrical distribution system only through an approved electricaland mechanical interlocking device, to prevent paralleling ofgenerator supply to incoming mains.

EHS approval shall be obtained prior to the installation ofGenerator at site. (Refer to EHS Regulations)

15.4.6 Earthing

Suitable earthing systems shall be design

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