Architectural Checklist (1) - Planning Consideration

Department of Municipalities & Agriculture
Abu Dhabi Municipality • Building Permits Directorate
Phone 678-8888 Fax 677-2003
Architectural Checklist (1) – Planning Consideration

S/no. Item Complied Remarks
1 Proposed building structure(s) are within plot
boundary in accordance with Affection Plan.
Proposed building(s) achieve required setback
distances from plot boundaries and building-to-
2 building distances, in accordance with local codes
and/or Master Plan development control regulation (if
applicable)
Traffic impact study (if applicable) specific to the
3 development shall be submitted to Roads Department
to obtain approval.
Environmental impact study (if applicable) specific to
4 the development shall be submitted to Environmental
Agency Department to obtain approval.
Provision of adequate ingress and egress points for
5
both private and public vehicles.
Provision of service & fire-fighting access way
6 (approved by Civil Defense Department) to be clearly
annotated on site plan.
Provision of on-site/off-street car/bus/coach parking
facilities and calculation/analysis sheet for the
development(s). In compliance with local/international
7
standards or the Master Plan development control
regulation (if applicable)
Refer Appendix – A: Car Parking Calculation Table
Provision of adequate refuse collection/disposal
8
area(s) with appropriate waste management strategy.
Provision of electrical substation and other utility
9
service spaces as required by service authorities.
Outline of future and/or other proposed phased
10
building(s) within the plot boundary.
Provision of public amenities (ie landscaped garden,
11 plazas, toilets, footpaths, handicap facilities, prayer
rooms, car parking, taxi pick-up area, etc.
Location of plant rooms, refuse centre, loading docks,
back-of-house facilities and other utility structures
12 (ground or roof top level) shall be aesthetically
screened from the general public and be provided with
a dedicated ingress/egress access.
FM-001A Rev 0
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Architectural Checklist (2) – Building Design Consideration

Habitable space(s) shall meet local/international

1 standards in terms of sizes, ceiling/floor height,
ventilation and daylight requirements.
Provision of adequate exit/escape passageway,

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

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

amenities shall meet occupancy needs in accordance
4 to local/international standards or Master Plan
development control regulation (if applicable)
Refer Appendix–B: Sanitary Fittings Calculation Table
Internal/external horizontal circulation elements (ie

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

6 staircases, lifts) shall meet local/international
standards.
Plot fencing/boundary wall shall be within plot

7
boundary and designed to comply with local standards
Vehicular and pedestrian ramps shall meet the

8 minimum gradient/slope in accordance to
local/international standards.
Provision of protective/safety barriers (ie railings,

parapet walls) along trafficable platforms/public
9
accessible routes shall meet local/international
standards.
Proposed building projections beyond plot limits (ie

shading devices, balcony, terrace, signage &
10
billboards) shall comply with local codes and shall
subject to further review by relevant authorities.
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Architectural Checklist (2) – Building Design Consideration

Proposed basement space(s) shall be limited to non-

habitable usage for services (ie workshops, car
11 parking, MEP rooms). All basement levels shall be
adequately ventilated and achieves minimum
headroom of 2.4m from finished floor level.
Ensure the wind effect at pedestrian levels are within

the comfort level (to be verified by Wind Tunnel Test),
12
otherwise, adequate wind-breaking features shall be
provided to meet the required comfort levels.
Proposed building façade and embellishments shall

13
not contradict the local culture.
Ensure adequate day lighting for all habitable spaces

14 within the development, and complying to local and/or
international standards.
Ensure adequate ventilation for both habitable and

15 non-habitable spaces within the development, and
complying to local and/or international standards.
Provision of minimum of 1.0m wide pedestrian

sidewalks or pavement at building(s) perimeter. The
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sidewalk/pavement shall be minimum 150mm above
the surrounding road/street levels.
The internal ground level of all buildings shall achieve

17 a minimum of 450mm above the surround road/street
levels.
The total number & sizes of tread(T) and riser(R),
shall be indicated at the start of each flight of
staircase.
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Minimum tread(T) size shall be 280mm. Minimum
riser(R) size shall be 100mm and not more than
180mm.
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Date, Name & Signature of Principal Consultant
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BUILDING PERMITS DIRECTORATE APPENDIX A
CAR PARKING CALCULATION TABLE
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CAR PARKING CALCULATION TABLE
Project Title : Project description – Use of building(s) detailing number of floor of building(s), and number of basement levels per building.
Location : Precinct/District - Sector number – Plot number (as per Affection Plan )
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h)

Phase Description of Parking Rate Parking Spaces Total Parking Parking Excess Drawings of Drawings of
Land Use Required for Spaces (Shortfall) Existing Proposed
Proposed Provided by Parking Spaces Development
Development Proposed Parking
Development Facilities
Refer approved /
Square meters by prevailing parking Square meters Number of spaces
Use a separate land use type or rates from Roads multiply parking to be provided as
Column (e) minus
row for each phase number of Department rate, by land use an element of the Yes / No Yes / No
column (d)
of the project residential units by Refer IBC section type, aggregated to proposed
type 1106 for accessible total development.
parking rates
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Reasons for Waiver :

Supporting documents shall be submitted to substantiate the shortfall / under provision of the required car parking spaces / facilities in the proposed development
– Subject to the approval of the Authority.
Waiver : Approved / Rejected (for official use) Date : _____________
NOTE :
1. The development description shall describe the intensity of each land use. For large development whose precise mix of uses is not known at the time of preliminary
architectural review application, an estimated mix of land uses shall be established as the basis of car park computation & analysis. The applicant shall follow-up with the
final & updated car park analysis table during the final building permit application, ensuring sufficient parking supply to meet all of the parking demand generated by the
proposed development.
2. The local car parking rates (Roads Department) shall be adopted as the basis for car parking computation.
3. Alternatively, the consultant shall adopt the car parking standards/rates set out in the approved Master Plan Development Control Package issued by the Developer (if
applicable)
BUILDING PERMITS DIRECTORATE APPENDIX B
SANITARY FACILITIES CALCULATION TABLE
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SANITARY FACILITIES CALCULATION TABLE
Location : Precinct/District - Sector number – Plot number (as per Affection Plan )
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (e) (f) (g) (h) (k)
Sanitary Appliances Excess / Excess / Excess / Baby / Excess /
Descriptionof Male Shortfall Female Shortfall Shortfall Toddler Shortfall
Requirement Disabled
Land Use & Changing
based on International Code
Expected (+/-) (+/-) (+/-) Room) (+/-)
(ie International Plumbing
Occupancy
Code-Chapter 4) Prv Req Prv Req Prv Req Prv Req
Square meters WB
by land use type
& occupancy WC Stating the rates and
within the space requirements as per codes.
UR
SH
Legend : WB=Wash Basin, WC=Washing Cistern, UR=Urinals, SH=Showers, Prv=Provided, Req=Required
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Reasons for Waiver :

Supporting documents shall be submitted to substantiate the shortfall / under provision of the required sanitary facilities in the proposed development
– Subject to the approval of the Authority.
Waiver : Approved / Rejected (for official use) Date : ____________

NOTE :
1. The development description shall describe the intensity of each land use. For large development whose precise mix of uses is not known at the time of preliminary architectural review
application, an estimated mix of land uses shall be established as the basis of sanitary facilities computation & analysis. The applicant shall follow-up with the final & updated sanitary facilities
calculation table during the final building permit application, ensuring sufficient sanitary appliances to meet all of the amenities demand generated by the proposed development.
2. The latest IBC 2006 sanitary appliances rates/requirement shall be adopted as the basis for sanitary facilities calculation if no local standards can satisfy the current program.
3. Alternatively, the consultant shall adopt the sanitary facilities/appliance standards/rates set out in the approved Master Plan Development Control Package issued by the Developer (if
applicable)
BUILDING PERMITS DIRECTORATE APPENDIX C
GROSS FLOOR AREA CALCULATION TABLE
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GROSS FLOOR AREA* CALCULATION TABLE ( To be submitted in conjunction with the Gross Floor Area Summary Drawing Sheet )
Location : Precinct/District - Sector number – Plot number (as per Affection Plan)
Gross Floor Area Breakdown :
Block or GFA Breakdown of Proposed Gross Floor Area by use in m2
Storey
Tower No. ( m2 ) ( Delete/Edit where applicable ) - This column to be completed by Consultant
Residential Commercial/Office Retail Hospitality Healthcare Industrial Others
Total
UPC Approved
Site Area Total GFA Approved by Urban Planning Council
(m2) ( Delete/Edit where applicable ) – This column to be completed/signed/stamped by Developer
Development & Land Use
& Land Use Residential Commercial/Office Retail Hospitality Healthcare Industrial Others
Consultant to attach UPC
approval letter and/or
supporting documents
Declaration by Consultant
I/We hereby certify that the information and the calculation given above is correct and
all digital data representing the development is drawn to scale for the above proposal.
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and Developer/Client
*Gross Floor Area (GFA) – According to UPC definition.

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Structural Checklist
ENABILIG WORKS
1 Traffic impact study approved by Road
Section, if applicable for the project.
2 Approved site plan.
3 Service clearance for site. (NOC)
Copy of receipt from architectural section of
Building Permit Directorate confirming
4
submittal of architectural drawings to the
Directorate.
5 Soil investigation report.
6 Shoring layout.
7 Shoring sections and details.
Detailed calculations for shoring from
8
specialist and approved by the consul tant.
9 Depth of excavation.
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SUB-STRUCTRE
Completion of requirements for enabling

1
works as applicable.
2 Design philosophy and design criteria.
Foundation / substructure plans with

3
complete details.
Calculations for column loads by tributary

4 area method and by approved computer
software.
Columns and shear wall layout showing

5 reactions from the most critical load
combinations. (Design load)
Detailed design calculations for proposed

foundation, including columns and shear
6
walls, as well as basement retaining walls,
at foundation level.
Schedule of columns with reinforcement

7
and sizes and sections.
Structural framing (Schematic design) for all

8 floors showing the assumed sizes of
structural elements.
An electronic copy of the structural 3D

model for the lateral stability analysis. The
9
study should include all structural elements
and all the applied loads.
10 Wind tunnel study if required.
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Piling plan as applicable, showing the

11 reactions from the most critical load
combinations (Service loads).
Brief specifications and applicable notes for

12 the foundation & piles, presented on
drawings.
Pile design by specialist and approved by

13
the consultant.
Piling details showing pile length,

14 reinforcement details, pile size and capacity,
cut off & toe levels.
Proposed location of tower crane within the

15
approved plot area
This check list should cover the latest Abu

16 Dhabi Municipality requirements for
structural Section submissions.
ST-001 Rev 0
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SUPERSTRUCTURE
1 Final structural drawings.

2 Detailed design calculations.
Schedule of columns with reinforcement
3
and sizes and detailed sections.
Detailed sectional plans and elevations for

4 shear walls showing all dimensions and
reinforcement.
Schedule of beams, with reinforcement and

5 sizes, including typical beam elevation and
sections.
6 General notes for structural elements.
Plans, sections and details of swimming

7 pools, reinforced concrete water tanks, and
significant architectural features.
Plan & section for staircases showing all

8
dimensions and steel reinforcement.
ST-001 Rev 0
ABU DHABI MUNICIPALITY
BUILDING PERMITS DIRECTORATE

TEMPORARY FENCE, SITE PREPARATION AND
MOBILIZATION PERMIT
Document No SIT-01 Rev.1 Date 7/03/2006
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Before starting any new construction project on any site you must first build an
approved site fence around the property for protection of the site and the public.
2.0 WORK ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT
The purpose of this type of permit is to allow the applicant or owner to begin
construction while the full working drawings for the project are still being reviewed.
The scope of construction under this permit will only include site preparation,
grading, and construction of the perimeter fence. The applicant may not pour
concrete or drive piling for the foundation under this permit.
3.0 APPLICATION FORM
Application form at the Building Permits Directorate (See FM-002) to be completed

and submitted.
4.0 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
To obtain the fence permit, refer to the general requirements GR-01 Rev2 and you
will also need to submit the following documents:
4.1 Site plan showing limits of fence construction with the overall dimensions.
4.2 Fence Elevations.
4.3 Sections and details showing anchorage, material, color, design, etc.
4.4 Specifications.
4.5 Letter from contactor and consultants summarizing safety measures on
site during construction.
4.6 Location & details of site office, if available.
See DRG-01 Rev2 for drawing formats and more specific information on drawings.
See Appendix S for more detail submission requirements.
5.0 APPROVAL OF THIS PERMIT TYPE
After completing all steps the Building Permits Directorate will inspect and verify that
the fences are erected properly, as per requirement.
6.0 CONSTRUCTION OF THE FENCE
The following specifications shall be considered in constructing the temporary fence:
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MOBILIZATION PERMIT
Install a signboard showing the project name, owners’ name, consultants’ name,
contractors’ name, the building permit number and the date of the permit. This sign
should be clearly visible and legible from the project entrance.
· The sections of the fence shall be made from non-combustible material and to
be painted with appropriate color.
· The fence shall be properly fixed into the ground.
· The distance between the sections of the fence shall not exceed 5 cm and the
height from the ground shall not exceed 10 cm.
· The height of the fence shall be greater than 2.5 meters.
· The width of the fence entrance shall be less than 5 meters.
· Refer to applicable codes for other requirements.
7.0 SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT FOR BIG PROJECTS
Some projects are too big and might require large staging areas. In this event, a
large storage area might translate into constructing a temporary fence on an
adjacent property (see diagram below). Consultants and/or contractors are required
to submit written approval from plot 2 owner / developer, explicitly allowing them to
construct such a fence on his property.
Plot #1 Plot #2
Proposed Fence
All projects or new constructions need to obtain their temporary fence prior to
obtaining any other building permits.
8.0 TIMELINE FOR REVIEW
The review teams will complete their review and approve the permit or they will
provide a clear correction list within less than one (1) working day of receiving the
complete submittal as per “4.0 Documents Required”, for review. If the Municipality
deems the submittal incomplete and or issues a First Correction List, the
Municipality will refer to the first review of the project the as “first review”.
The applicant should respond to the corrections requested within six months to avoid
permit application expiration.
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MOBILIZATION PERMIT
9.0 END OF THIS PERMIT PHASE
Once the full building permit is issued, the “Temporary fence, site preparation and
mobilization permit” phase will be terminated, although temporary fencing should
remain until the end of the project (final completion certificate).
END OF PROCEDURE
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Preparation & Mobilization Permit
Owner
Area Sector Plot
Consultant Name and Contact Information
Contractor Name and Contact Information
Office Use:
FM-002 Rev 0

EXCAVATION PERMIT
Document No SIT-02 Rev. 1 Date 7/03/2007
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Site fence has to be erected and approved by ADM inspector before the contractor
can submit for excavation permit.
The purpose of this type of permit is to allow the applicant or owner to begin
excavation of the site while the full working drawings for the project are still being
reviewed. The scope of construction under this permit will only include excavation,
dewatering, shoring and soil compaction. The applicant may not pour concrete or
drive piling for the foundation under this permit.
Please obtain an application form from the Building Permits Directorate (See FM-
004) to be completed.
Following documents have to be submitted.
4.1 Traffic impact study approved by the roads section.

4.2 Approved site plan
4.3 Service clearance for site
4.4 Soil investigation report
4.5 Shoring layout
4.6 Shoring section and details
4.7 Detailed calculations for shoring from specialist and approved by
consultant
4.8 Depth of excavation
See DRG-01 Rev2 for drawing formats and more specific information on drawings.
The review teams will complete their review and approve the excavation permit or
they will provide a clear correction list within One (1) working day of receiving
complete submittal as per “4.0 Documents Required”, for review. If the
Municipality deems the submittal incomplete and/or issues a First Correction List,
the Municipality will refer to the first review of the project the “first review”.
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EXCAVATION PERMIT
Document No SIT-02 Rev. 1 Date 7/03/2007
Once the full building permit is issued this excavation permit phase will be
terminated
END OF PROCEDURE
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Consultant Name and Contact Information:
Contractor Name and Contact Information:
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FM-004 Rev 0
ٍFOUNDATION AND SUB-STRUCTURE

Document No STR-01 Rev.1 7/3/2007
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Structural concept design must be approved prior to submitting to foundation and
pile permit. ADM reserve the right of granting this type of permit based on project
size.
The scope of construction works under this permit will only include foundation and
piling works. Other works, such as basement construction, shall not commence
under this permit.

The Applicant must complete the Standard Application Form (FM-003), Request for
Foundation and Piling Permit and submit to the BPD.

The following documents need to be submitted together with the application:
4.1 Completion of requirements for enabling works as applicable

4.2 Design philosophy and design criteria
4.3 Foundation \ Substructure Plans with complete details
4.4 Calculation for column loads by tributary area method and approved by
computer software
4.5 Columns and shear wall layout showing reactions from the most critical
load combinations ( Design load )
4.6 Detailed design and drawings for proposed foundation, including
columns and shear walls, as well as basement retaining walls, at
foundation level
4.7 Schedule of columns with reinforcement and sizes and sections.
4.8 Structural framing (Schematic design) for all floors showing the
assumed sizes of structural elements.
4.9 An electronic copy of the structural 3D model for the lateral stability
analysis. The study should include all structural elements and all the
applied loads.
4.10 Wind tunnel study if required.
4.11 Piling plan as applicable, showing the reactions from the most critical
load combinations ( Service loads )
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Document No STR-01 Rev.1 7/3/2007
4.12 Brief specifications and applicable notes for foundation & piles,
presented on drawings.
4.13 Pile design by specialist and approved by the consultant
4.14 Piling details showing pile length, reinforcement details, pile size and
capacity, cut off & toe levels.
4.15 Proposed location of tower crane within the approved plot area
Refer to Section GR-01 Rev2 for drawing formats and other information required to
be shown on the drawings.
5.0 REQUESTS FOR INSPECTIONS

The Contractor must submit their request for inspection to the Building Permits
Directorate at least 2 working days prior to the commencement of the piling works,
foundation casting, pile load testing or any other works that required such an
inspection.

The review teams will complete their review and approve the submittal or they will
provide a clear correction list within five (5) working days of receiving the complete
submittal, as per “Section 4.0, Documents Required”, for review. If the
Municipality deems the submittal incomplete, and/or issues a First Correction List,
the Municipality will refer to the first review of the project as the "first review"
After the re-submission of the amended document to the Municipality, the review
teams will have 5 working days to perform the 2nd review.
The reviewing process will continue until all requirements have been complied with
and the design approved by the Municipality.

Once the full building permit is issued, this permit for Foundation and Piling Works
shall be terminated automatically.
END OF PROCEDURE
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Owner
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FM-003 Rev 0
FULL STRUCTURAL APPROVAL

Document No STR-02 Rev. 1 Date 07/02/2007
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this type of permit is to allow the applicant to proceed with a full
scale construction after all other requirements are met.

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

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

3.2 Detailed design calculations
3.3 Detailed sectional plans and elevations for shear walls showing all
dimensions and reinforcement
3.4 Schedule of beams, with reinforcement and sizes, including typical
beam elevation and sections
3.5 General notes for structural elements
3.6 Plans, sections and details of swimming pools, reinforced concrete
water tanks, and significant architectural features
3.7 Plan and section for staircases showing all dimensions and steel
reinforcement
See DRG-01 Rev3 for drawing formats and more specific information on the
drawings.
If the plans are acceptable, a letter stating this approval is sent back to the project
coordinator's office center. This letter will be placed into the project file at the BPD.
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FULL STRUCTURAL APPROVAL

Document No STR-02 Rev. 1 Date 07/02/2007
4.0 ISSUANCE OF THIS TYPE OF PERMIT

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

The review teams will complete their review and approve the submittal or they will
provide a clear correction list within twenty one (21) working days of receiving the
complete submittal, as per “Section 4.0, Documents Required”, for review. If the
Municipality deems the submittal incomplete, and/or issues First Correction List, the
Municipality will refer to the first review of the project the "first review". The applicant
should ensure to respond to each item listed in the Structural Engineer's review. If
the comments are unclear, a meeting can be scheduled between the applicant and
the engineer who reviewed the plan.
Once the corrected plans are submitted back to the Municipality, the review team will
have 10 working days to perform a second review. If corrections have been made,
the plans will be approved. If further corrections are needed, the Municipality will
issue a Second Correction List.
END OF PROCEDURES
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REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING SUBMISSIONS
January 2007
APPENDIX S
REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL APPENDIX S

REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SUBMISSIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PILING ... .................................................................................................................................. ..1

1.1 Geotechnical Report ...................................................................................................1
1.2 Information to be Shown on Drawings ... ......................................................................2
1.2.1 Shoring ............................................................................................................. ..2
1.2.2 Piling ... ...........................................................................................................2
1.3 Calculations... ......................................................................................................... .2
1.3.1 Application Codes ... .........................................................................................3
2. SUPERSTRUCTURE ............................................................................................................... .4
2.1 General Requirements ... ............................................................................................ ..4
2.2 Design Checklist .........................................................................................................4
2.3 Additional Foundation Requirements ..............................................................................6
2.4 Additional Vertical Element Requirements ... ............................................................... ..7
2.5 Additional Horizontal Element Requirements............................................................... .8
2.6 Modelling of Superstructure and Specialist Design Considerations... ..........................9
APPENDIX S January 2007

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1. PILING
1.1 Geotechnical Report

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

Assessment of geotechnical conditions of pile construction and installation
Potential for ground heave, damage to adjacent structures or neighbouring piles
Vibration effects and potential for damage to adjacent structures
Near surface conditions for lateral load design
Spring stiffness of vertical and lateral soil (varying with depth), as required for
design purposes (for piles and rafts)
Allowable bearing capacity of the founding material
Allowable shaft adhesion
Recommendations for reasonable footing systems
Short term and long term design parameters, in particular for retaining walls
Allowable and tieback restraint parameters for shoring design
Potential for slope instability
Potential for liquefaction and design requirements and/or ground improvement
techniques to overcome the phenomenon
Assessment of site conditions on pile durability (sulphates, chlorides, PH in soil and
water)
Groundwater level, dewatering requirements and possible affect on surrounding
buildings
Earthquake ground classification factor in accordance to the requirements of the
Uniform Building Code
Excavation of soil and rock
Porosity of the soil for possible concrete aggression
Any other comments relevant to design and construction as may be revealed by the
investigation and testing
Subsequent to completion of soil investigation works and all necessary laboratory testing, the
consultant must submit documents certifying that:
All soil investigation works and laboratory works have been witnessed by a qualified
representative of the consultant
All works have been carried out in accordance with the nominated Code of Practice
for site investigations.
Proper equipment and tools, duly calibrated, have been used by qualified and
experienced personnel during all soil investigation and testing works, and that the
test results have been reviewed and approved by the consultant.

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1.2 Information to be Shown on Drawings

1.2.1 Shoring
Drawings containing excavation plan and sections showing and dewatering details
by specialist contractor.
Detailed calculations.
Guarantee letter from consultant
1.2.2 Piling
Piling plan showing pile length, reinforcement, legend for pile capacity, pile testing
cut-off levels etc.
Pile caps layout including column and shear wall location with dimensions
Pile caps sections showing raft thickness and bottom level at raft in relation to
Datum
Structural framing (general arrangements) for all floors including column

locations, floating column location if any, beams, slabs etc. including the load
transfer mechanism
1.3 Calculations
Design philosophy, complete design criteria and assumptions
Column load calculation by area method
Column load calculation by analytical method
Stability analysis for wind and seismic loads including drift and check for human
comfort criteria is to be enclosed
Loads on columns, shear walls including wind and seismic moments are to be
marked in the drawing of pile copy layout for critical load cases
Pile reactions for all critical load cases
Modulus of sub grade reaction and seismic parameters approved by geotechnical

investigation consultant
Pile capacity calculation by specialised piling contractor
A soft copy of the structural model including all the structural elements shall be
submitted on CD, together with the above mentioned calculations
Each drawing shall be signed by design engineer

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1.3.1 Application Codes
Dead and Live Loads
BS 6399:1996 Part-1
BS 6399: 1988 Part-3
Adopted dead and live loads shall satisfy the recommendations of Abu Dhabi
Municipality
Seismic Loads
UBC 97 Volume 2, Division 3V
Zone 2A
Wind Load
ASCE -7-02 Chapter 6
Shall be based on basic wind speed of 40 m/sec
Reliable wind tunnel study reflecting climatic site conditions where it look provision
is not applicable
Serviceability Limits
All buildings shall be designed to limit maximum drift under 50 year wind load to
1/500 of building height
All buildings shall be designed to limit inter story drift to 1/500 of the height and no
more than 10 year under serviceability 10 year wind 38m/sec
Adequate provisions shall be adopted to eliminate risk and damage to non-

structural elements due to inter story drift, creek, shrinkage, etc.
Wind induced vibration due to 10 year wind shall be limited to 15mg for residential
and hotel building and 20mg for office towers

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2. SUPERSTRUCTURE
2.1 General Requirements

The requirements of the ‘Abu Dhabi Municipality Building Regulations and Guidelines for
Structural Design -1994’ shall be applicable unless superseded with this document.
Design of the superstructure and foundations shall be based on the requirements of the
latest and relevant British, American or Australian Standards and the Uniform Building
Code for earthquake loads for Zone 2A.
Structural design of all projects submitted to the Municipality for approval, shall ensure
that the work is carried out by licensed and qualified consultants, with structural
engineers having the necessary qualifications and experience.
Design philosophy, complete design criteria and assumptions shall be submitted.
Whenever requested by the Structural Engineering Section of the Buildings Directorate,

detailed design calculations based on the above stated Codes of Practice shall be
submitted.
Consultants shall ensure that structures are economically designed (as appropriate), and
must ensure that designs and details are buildable.
All Stage Two drawings shall be accompanied by a letter of guarantee from the certifying
consultant and shall clearly identify the primary designer responsible for the design.
2.2 Design Checklist

Consultants submitting structural drawings for approval must ensure they have designed
the foundations and the superstructure in accordance with the following general checklist:
Fire Rating Requirements
Structural adequacy
Integrity
Insulation
Durability Requirements
Corrosion resistance
Chemical attack resistance
Crack control
Waterproofing

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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.
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

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2.3 Additional Foundation Requirements

Buildings with basements require approval of all basement floor plans from the Town
Planning Department of the Buildings Directorate and all concerned Service Departments.
The submitted drawings shall clearly indicate the distance to the outer face of any
permanent or temporary training system. (i.e. diaphragm walls, secant pile walls,
contiguous pile walls etc.) from the inner face of the basement walls.
Ground anchors supporting retaining systems for excavations, shall not extend into
adjacent plots or into areas of highly concentrated utilities and service lines in all
circumstances, clearances shall be obtained from the relevant service departments.
Pile foundations together with shallow foundations shall not be permitted to support the
same superstructure, unless isolated.
Foundations calculations shall (if required by the Municipality) address the design issues of
stability, durability. Serviceability and ultimate general requirements are:
Stability
Overturning and uplift

Buoyancy
Sliding.
Slope stability
Durability
Corrosion resistance
Chemical attack resistance
Crack control if required
Serviceability
Deflections/sag including allowance long term creep and shrinkage effects)

Axial shortening (in particular for piles)
Rotation of footings
Bearing stress
Ultimate
Punching shear
Beam shear
Flexural strength
Torsional strength
Anchor strength
*Geotechnical reports shall be submitted to the requirements of Part 1, Piling.

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2.4 Additional Vertical Element Requirements

Load calculation by tributary area method and moment shear factor method should
accompanied by plan drawings indicating the tributary areas. The use of software to
calculate column reactions is permitted, although should be accompanied by hand
calculations using the prior mentioned methods.
Calculations must show if columns are short or slender, according to the code provision.
All column design must be accompanied by moment interaction diagrams taking into
account slenderness effects.
Additional bending moments due to column beam/slab joints must be included in

calculations, including any secondary effects (hyper static reactions) from unbalanced
posttensioning reactions.

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2.5 Additional Horizontal Element Requirements

Edge beams around a radius and general torsionally loaded beams must allow for
additional longitudinal reinforcement and stirrups. All stirrups must be closed to ensure
adequate torsional resistance is achieved.
Slabs modelled using the finite element method must clearly indicate all assumptions
considered to predict deflections, and must ensure that full moment connections are not
modelled where they can develop into pinned connections.
Transfer slabs must be limit deflections to span/1000 to ensure that elements and partitions on
above floors do not crack.
Include:
All plans and sections relevant to the project for all structural elements
Class and, where appropriate, grade designation of concrete
Exposure classification
Reference number and date of issue of applicable design standard
Fire rating (if not specified on architectural drawings)
Loading (superimposed dead load and live load to all slab plans and wind and
earthquake loads)
Grade and type of reinforcement and tendons
General notes
Concrete cover to reinforcement
The finish and method of control for unformed surfaces
Class of formwork for the surface finish
Curing procedure and duration
The force required in each tendon, the maximum jacking force to be applied and
the order in which the tendons are to be stressed
The location and details of planned construction or movement joints connections
and splices, and the method to be used for their protection
The minimum period of time before stripping of forms and removal of shores
Any constraints on construction assumed in the design
Any special protective coatings
Characteristic compressive strength at 28 days
Characteristic flexural strength if required
Characteristic indirect tensile strength if required
Mean 7 days strength
Other early age strength
Slump of concrete.
Cement type
Maximum aggregate size
Water/cement ratio
Maximum 56 day shrinkage
Density if required.
Maximum water soluble acid (chloride ion) if required
Maximum sulphate content (SO3) if required
Temperature range at point of discharge if required
Testing requirements if required
Project assessment of concrete production if required

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2.6 Modelling of Superstructure and Specialist Design

Considerations
Stability analysis for wind and seismic loads including drift
The following criteria applies (and should be corrected pending a wind tunnel test):
Maximum drift for a 50 year return period less than height/500

Maximum inter-story drift less than height/500 with a serviceability wind of
38m/sec.
Wind Tunnel Testing
The following serviceability requirements shall be adopted in the absence of accurate

wind tunnel testing for buildings:
Maximum root means square (rms) acceleration for a 5 year return period less
than 5 milli-g’s, or
Maximum peak acceleration for a 5 year return period as specified in the table
below.
Period Peak Acceleration (milli-g)#

1 7.0
2 10.2
3 12.0
4 13.5
5 14.5
6 15.5
7 16.6
8 17.4
9 18.6
10 19.2
# Note: For office buildings, peak accelerations maybe 20% higher.
Specialist Design Considerations
Towers which have a natural frequency of less than 1Hz or height more than or equal to
twice the least plan dimension or are irregular vertically such as weak stories, transfer
slabs, transfer girders etc should carry out the following:.
Require dynamic analysis using response spectrum method for seismic load
Columns should be designed and studied due to shortening and creep where
required
Wind tunnel test required when the code provision is not applicable
An electronic copy of the structural 3D-Model including all structural elements, must
be submitted together with the abovementioned calculations, clearly stating all
methodology
All joints shall be seismically detailed (as required)
Framed building must ensure that plastic hinges develop in the beams and not the
columns to prevent entire collapse in an overload condition. It is therefore required
that the column is stiffer than the adjoining beam.

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Phone 678-8888 Fax 677-2003
REQUEST FOR INSPECTION
PERMIT NUMBER: DATE: BUILDING NUMBER:

INSPECTION TYPE:
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
Area: Sector: Plot:
Owner/Developer:
Consultant Name and Contact Information:
Contractor Name and Contact Information:
INSPECTION RESULTS: ‫ ڤ‬PASS ‫ ڤ‬FAIL DATE: INSPECTOR:

COMMENTS:
Office Use:
FIN-001 Rev 0
PERMIT REVISION, EXPIRATION & RENEWAL PROCESS
Document No EXP-01 Rev. 0 Date 9/21/2006
1.0 INTRODUCTION:
Building Permits will expire if the related projects have not shown any progress for
significant durations of time. A re-application for a building permit is required If
applicants allow these permits to expire and Fees will have to be paid again.
2.0 PERMIT EXPIRATION:
The following table summarizes the length of inactivity allowed between each project
milestone that would cause a permit to expire.
Days until
Item Milestone Description Expiration
1 From the time a project receives an architectural review 365

approval to the time the applicant must re-apply for a
building permit or apply for a site preparation permit
2 From the time a project receives a “site preparation 60

permit” to the time when the applicant must re-apply for the
same construction permit.
3 Time from the Building Permits Directorate approval until the 60

time the applicant collects his permit and pays his fees
4 From the time that a permit is paid for and granted to the 90
time when work actually begins on the job site
5 From the time when construction activity on a job site 180

terminates to the time it commence again.
3.0 REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME
The applicant, prior to the expiration of their permit, can apply for a time extension
by writing a letter to the Building Permits Directorate stating the reason for an
extension. Only one extension of a building permit per project will be granted.
4.0 REVISION TO CURRENT PERMITS
It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the Building Department about any
changes to the project design or configuration. All modifications have to be revised
and submitted to ADM for approval.
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EXP-01 Page 1 of 2
PERMIT REVISION, EXPIRATION & RENEWAL PROCESS
Document No EXP-01 Rev. 0 Date 9/21/2006
5.0 RENEWAL OF EXPIRED PERMTIS
Once a permit has expired, the applicant has to re-apply from the beginning of the
application process. Municipality employees will endeavor to minimise the time
delay that re-applying may cause, but make no guarantees. It is clearly the
responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their permits do not expire.
END OF PROCEDURE
___________________________________________________________________
EXP-01 Page 2 of 2

MUNICIPAL INSPECTION PROCESS
Document No IN-01 Rev.1 Date 07/11/2006
1.0 INTRODUCTION
This document outlines the general process adopted for inspection requests and
performing inspection. This document defines ways of submission of an inspection /
re-inspection request. It highlights mandatory “hold” points, where Municipality
clearance is required prior to proceeding with construction activities (i.e., it indicates
“when” to submit an Inspection Request).
This document discusses the Inspection Request form, such as reports and/or
certificates, which typically result from an inspection.
This document is intended for use by Contractors, after issuance of a Building

Permit.
2.0 MAKING AN INSPECTION REQUEST
The contractor or the owner may request an Inspection / re-inspection by B P D.
Upon receipt of the request, the Inspection Request Desk will schedule the
inspector. The inspector is normally mobilized if the provided request is received
prior to 1:00 PM of any working day.
The Municipality will perform all inspection within two working days.
If the inspector can not be mobilized within a two days from receipt of the request,
the Inspection Request Desk will inform the Contractor by fax of the next earliest
available date.
Emergency inspections for routine work, as determined by the Building Official, and
in addition to the written request described above, shall be requested by telephone
number: 678-8888.
3.0 “HOLD” POINTS
The following table provides a guideline to the time to call for an inspection. The
Municipality Inspector may allow deviation from the standard inspection process if
there is a sufficient reason or site condition(s) that allow for an adjustment, without
causing adverse effects to the design of the buildings or structure.
Note that at the Building Permit issuance stage, the Contractor is advised on the
hold points applicable to the project in question and these are clearly listed on the
Project Inspection Card. This card must be kept at the job site.
IN-01 Page 1 of 4

Serial Construction Activity

Remarks
No. Hold Points
1 Foundations Ø Carried out by Civil/Structural Inspectors.
Ø Check on reinforcement steel bars, dowels,
embedment, form work, against Municipality
approved drawings, prior to pouring
concrete.
Ø Check on general preparatory works related
to foundation concrete cast.
Ø For piling works, Municipality’s involvement
is limited to pile load test monitoring and/or
report review.
2 Columns and Walls Ø Carried out by Civil/Structural Inspectors.
Ø Check on steel reinforcement bars, dowels,
ties and links, splices, etc.
Ø Column and walls dimensions and axes and
form work.
Ø Check on masonry bearing block walls.
Ø For steel structures, check framing and
connection details.
3 Concrete Slabs and Ø Carried out by Civil/Structural Inspectors.
beams at each Floor Ø Check on reinforcement steel bars, against
Level Municipality approved drawings, prior to
pouring concrete.
Ø Checks on general preparatory works
related to concrete cast.
Ø For steel structures, check framing and
connection details.
4 Backfilling Ø Carried out by Drainage and/or Civil
(Limited to Backfilling of Inspector.
Underground Utilities of Ø Checks on concerned works, against
Public Concern) Municipality approved drawings, prior to
covering underground utilities.
Ø Checks on general works for connection to
main sewer line.
5 Infrastructure Ø Carried out by Civil/Structural Inspectors
(Limited to locations part Ø Checks against Municipality approved
of the Public Domain) drawings
Ø Might cover items such as interlocking tiles
for walkways, asphalt roads and pavement,
lighting posts, etc.
Ø Might be carried out at any stage of
construction
Ø Checks on general preparatory works
related to these works
IN-01 Page 2 of 4

Serial Construction Activity

Remarks
No. Hold Points
5 General (Health and Ø Carried out by Municipality Inspectors
Safety) Ø These are in general excluding specific
technical inspections; they rather focus on
compliance with applicable local rules and
regulations, cleanliness of site, issues
related to public safety, etc.
Typical outcome, if any, is a Violation
Notice.
6 Final Inspection Ø Carried out by Municipality Inspectors /
Engineers, belonging to different disciplines
(e.g., civil, electrical, mechanical, etc.)
Ø Covers visual inspection, document review
(e.g., reports issued by Special Inspectors),
accessibility to handicapped persons,
energy conservation essentials, etc.
5.0 INSPECTION REPORTS FROM MUNICIPALITY
When a municipal inspector visits a job site an inspection report (FIN-001) will be
generated. If the inspection is cancelled, the BPD inspector will indicate that it was
cancelled and by whom. The inspection report is a two-part carbon form, so that the
inspector can leave one copy with the superintendent and sends one copy back to
the BPD office.
If inspections result in a written request by the inspector to make corrective

measures on the job site, then it is the responsibility of the contractor to take
corrective actions and schedule for a re-inspection for that particular hold point. the
inspector will clearly indicate the nature of the problem and what is expected to be
done for a correction.
6.0 STOP WORK NOTICES
In case the contractor has created an unsafe condition as per ADM HSE rules and
regulations on the project, or is not co-operating with the inspection department, a
stop work order will be issued. This will terminate all work at the job site and may be
enforced by local police. This is an extreme step and can not happen without the
approval of the Director of the Building Permits Directorate.
7.0 FINAL INSPECTIONS BY MUNICIPALITY
Upon completion of all the work on a project the contractor can call for a final
inspection to be done by the BPD. After having finals by all other authorities. This
inspection can generally be scheduled within five (2) working days.
IN-01 Page 3 of 4

If the project is not yet ready for a final a correction list will be created on the
Inspection Report form (FIN-001) and a copy will be given to the contractor. A re-
inspection will be performed upon compliance with inspector's correction report.
8.0 SAFE ACCESS TO SITE
The Contractor shall ensure safe access to the Municipality Engineer on site. The
inspector may reject to carry out any inspection if deemed lacking sufficient safety
measures. In such a case, the visit will be accounted for in the inspection log. The
Contractor will then be asked to resubmit a second request for inspection.
END OF PROCEDURE
IN-01 Page 4 of 4
BUILDING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
Document No BCC-01 Rev.1 Date 07/11/2006
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Prior to occupying any new building or any renovated or remodeled portion of an

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

OCCUPANCY
All interior and exterior work of buildings, including life-safety systems, exiting
components, ventilation, sanitation, habitability, occupancy and accessibility;
completed electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems, including roof-mounted
equipment and site hook-ups.
All specialty work provided by special inspection agencies, including soils,

excavation, fireproofing, steel and concrete and final letters from associated
agencies must be completed and on file with the Building Permits Directorate office;
all deferred submittal items must be completed and on file with the office, including
manufactured roof/floor trusses, stairs, elevators, etc. The Building Inspector will
determine whether all phases of the building systems are ready to be signed off.
4.0 FINAL INSPECTIONS BY BUILDING PERMITS DIRECTORATE
Prior to applying for a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant should pass a final
inspection on the project. Upon successful completion of the final inspection, the
applicant can apply to the Building Permits Directorate for a Certificate of
Occupancy.
5.0 APPLY FOR THE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
Please complete the application form for a certificate of completion, obtained from
the Building Permits Directorate and submit same to the Building Permits
Directorate, along with a copy of the successful final inspection noted on the project
inspection card. Any approval letters from other authorities (this varies by project
type) should also accompany your application.
_________________________________________________________________
BCC-01 Page 1 of 2
BUILDING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
Document No BCC-01 Rev.1 Date 07/11/2006
6.0 APPROVALS BY OTHER AUTHORITIES
Depending on the type of project you are building various agencies will need to sign
off on your project before you can obtain from the Building Permits Directorate. Your
project coordinator can assist you with a list of agencies as follow:
1. Civil Defense
2. ADDC Water
3. ADDC Electricity
4. ADSSC
5. Civil Aviation
6. Adnoc
7. Etisalat
7.0 TEMPORARY BUILDING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
Temporary Building Completion Certificates are sometimes issued when certain

phases of a project are completed. Hence, it permits the tenants to occupy portions
of the project that has been completed.
Sign off approval for the whole project is still required.
As is the case of a building permit, the temporary Building Completion Certificate

has an expiration date. If the temporary Building Completion Certificate is allowed to
expire, a notice of violation may be issued to the permit holder.
END OF PROCEDURE
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