Building Regulation Architecture Book Dubai
Building Regulation Architecture Book Dubai
Building Regulation Architecture Book Dubai
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DESIGN GUIDELINES -
ArchitectURE
Regulations
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The publication of this book could not have been possible without the ungrudging
efforts put in by a number of individuals in the Architecture Section of Civil Engineering
Division Trakhees.
We would like to thank the respective teams for their meticulous effort in incorporating
the latest Authority requirements and regulations related to construction within
Dubai to establish this updated edition. Our thanks is extended to all of you who
contributed, whether through your comments, feedback, edits, or suggestions, which
have all been considered in this revised edition.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 13:.VERTICAL CIRCULATION ELEMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 SECTION 17:. SANITATION REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
13.1.STAIRCASES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 17.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
13.2. ELECTRIC ELEVATORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 17.2 . RESIDENTIAL BATHROOM AND LAVATORY.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
13.3. FIRE-ESCAPE STAIRCASES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 17.3. PUBLIC SANITARY FACILITIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
17.4. SANITARY FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
SECTION 14:. ACCESS RAMPS REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
SECTION 18:. SWIMMING POOL REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
14.1.VEHICLE RAMPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 18.1. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
14.2. RAMPS FOR PUBLIC AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 18.2. STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND STABILITY.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
14.3. SERVICE RAMPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 18.3. FENCES AND ENCLOSURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
18.4. SWIMMING POOL SYSTEMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
SECTION 15:. OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 18.5. DECK AND WALKWAY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
15.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 18.6. LADDERS AND STEPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
15.2. PARKING LOT DESIGN.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 18.7. DIVING BOARDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
15.3. PARKING PROVISIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 18.8. LIGHTING, VENTILATION AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
15.4. PARKING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 18.9. SWIMMING POOL FACILITIES.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
15.5. LOADING AND UNLOADING BAYS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 18.10 STANDARDS OF WATER.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
18.11 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
SECTION 16:. BUILDING OR DEVELOPMENT TYPES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
SECTION 19:. REFUSE DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
16.1. RESIDENTIAL TYPE.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 19.1. GARBAGE ROOMS AND COLLECTION AREAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
16.1.1. DWELLING TYPES.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 19.2. GARBAGE CHUTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
16.1.2.VILLAS-ADDITIONAL ANNEXES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 19.3. RUBBISH CALCULATIONS AND DUMPSTERS MEASUREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
16.1.3. STAFF ACCOMMODATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 19.4. Disposal requirements for different Types of Buildings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
16.2. RELIGIOUS TYPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 SECTION 20:. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
16.2.1. MOSQUE (MASJID).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 0 20.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
16.2.2. PRAYER ROOM (MUSALLA).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 6 20.2. LANDSCAPE ELEMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
16.3. COMMERCIAL TYPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 20.2.1.Softscape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
16.3.1 . RESTAURANTS,EATING PLACES AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS. . . . . . . . . . 167 20.2.2.Hardscape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
16.3.2 . HOTEL ESTABLISHMENTS (HOTELS, MOTELS AND HOTEL SERVICED SECTION 21:. UTILITY SERVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
APARTMENTS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
21.1. WATER SUPPLY TANKS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
16.3.3 . AUTOMOBILE SERVICE GAS STATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 21.2. SEPTIC TANKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
16.4. EDUCATIONAL TYPE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 21.3. PLUMBING WORKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
16.4.1.Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178 21.4. RAINWATER DRAINAGE.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
21.5. GAS FACILITIES.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
16.4.2.KINDERGARTENS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
21.6.VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
16.4.3.NURSERIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
21.7. ELECTRICITY/LIGHTING AND TELEPHONE INSTALLATIONS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
16.5. HEALTH TYPE.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
SECTION 22:. INSULATION REQUIREMENTS.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
16.5.1.HOSPITALS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
16.5.2.CLINICS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 SECTION 23:. POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
16.5.3.PHARMACIES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 SECTION 24:. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DISPUTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
16.6. Industrial Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 .INDEX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
16.6.1. FACTORIES AND WAREHOUSES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 . INDEX: FIGURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
. INDEX: TABLES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
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2 DEFINITIONS SECTION: 2 DEFINITIONS
In applying these regulations, the meanings listed below will be attributed to the signal. The switch that begins the automatic cycle may be a photoelectric device,
words and phrases listed beside them, unless the context specifies a different floor mat, or manual switch.
meaning:
Bathroom: A room containing a toilet bowl, washbasin and bathtub or bathtub/
Accessible Route: The unobstructed path continuously connecting to all shower combination. A toilet and washbasin (no bathtub or shower) equals a half
accessible elements and space of the building or facility. Interior accessible bathroom and a toilet, washbasin and shower, equals a three-quarter bathroom.
routes may include corridors, floors, ramps, elevators, and clear floor space at
fixtures while exterior accessible routes may include parking access aisles, curb Building: Any structure intended for use in supporting, sheltering or occupancy.
ramps, walkways, ramps, and crosswalks at vehicular ways.
Building Permit: The license that the Authority issues to allow construction
Addition: An expansion, extension, or increase in the gross floor area or height work to proceed on a specific piece of land, in accordance with approved plans,
of buildings or facilities. specifications and conditions.
Additional Ventilation: This is installed in rooms whose depth is more than three Building Permit Committee: The committee set up by the Authority to study
times their width, to provide natural ventilation and lighting for the internal building permit applications and to take suitable decisions in this regard.
spaces through an opening or a shaft with a minimum area of 5% of the space
Building Specifications: A statement of building requirements describing the
area and minimum width of 1.2 meter.
loading conditions, design practices, materials, finishes and their quality.
Affection Plan (Lease Drawing): Plan of the plot or site issued by the Authority,
Circulation Path: An exterior or interior way of passage from one place to another
Planning and Survey Department or Business Units, showing but not limited to the
for pedestrians including, but not limited to corridors, hallways, courtyards,
plot boundaries, dimensions, areas and surroundings as well as the land uses.
stairways and stair landings.
Alleyway (Sikka): The area of a public or private path, which can be used by
Clear: Unobstructed.
pedestrians or as a secondary way to any plot. It does not appear as a public road
or street in the Emirates outline plan. Commercial Building: A Building in which commercial business activities are
permitted in accordance with statutory classification of lands.
Annex: A building or installation attached to or independent from the main
building, whose use is secondary or complementary to the function of the main Comprehensive Development: A development containing any number of
building. buildings or uses on a site or a combination of sites, planned or developed in
an integrated.
Arcade: A series of arches supported on columns or piers. A flat or blind arcade
is applied to a wall to articulate the surface. Component: An element or space in a building or facility.
Atrium: A large volume of space created by series of floors or floors openings Consultant: A registered consultant holding a valid consulting engineers license
connecting two or more stories, covered at the top, and are used for purposes from Dubai Economic Department.
other than a closed stairway, an elevator hoist way, an escalator opening, or as a
utility shaft used for Services. Contractor: A registered contractor holding a valid contracting engineers license
from Dubai Economic Department.
Authority: Shall mean Civil Engineering Division- Trakhees- Ports, Customs and
Free Zone Corporation. Court Yard: An open, uncovered, unoccupied space, unobstructed to the sky,
bounded on three or more sides by exterior building walls and has rooms of one
Automatic Door: A door equipped with a power-operated mechanism and controls or more residential or office units overlooking it. (figure -1)
that open and close the door automatically upon receipt of a momentary actuating
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Entrance: Any access point to a building, portion of a building or facility used for
the purpose of entering. An entrance includes the approach walk, the vertical
access leading to the entrance platform, the entrance platform itself and the
entry door(s) or gate(s).
Exhibit: A space or portable structure used for the display of products or services.
Court
Yard Egress: An exit.
Court
Yard
Facade: The face of a building.
Figure-1 Court Yard Definition Fence: A barrier constructed by the use of woods, metals, blocks, bricks, stone
and other materials.
Curb: A raised edge on a roadway, a concrete floor slab or roof accessory.
Floor Height: Distance between designated flooring level and the flooring level of the
DCR: Development Control Regulation. next floor.
Developer: Shall mean the lessee or his authorized agent who submits an Floor Area Ratio/F.A.R: The division of the gross floor area of the building or a
application to the Authority on his clients behalf. number of buildings, by the total plot area.
District: Same as Zone. It is an area of land with a particular designated use. Frontage: That portion of a plot that abuts a road.
Driveway: An access to a required off-street parking and loading facility area. Gate/Reference Level: It is the level of the finished floor of the first step of the
entrance at the plot edge.
E.H.S: Environment, Health and Safety Division - TRAKHEES.
Garbage Room: The location of the room to be approved by the Authority, whether
Emirate: Emirate of Dubai. to be within the plot limits or to be within the building enclosure for the purpose
of holding, prior to disposal of, waste generated in the building.
Engineer: The person authorized to prepare the design and/or supervise
construction work from the Authority. Guards Room: A room, residential unit or an annex located within the plot limits
or it might be located within the building enclosure with a minimum area of 6.5
Embellishments (Ornaments): Elements added to the building for aesthetic
square meters with sanitation facility.
purposes. They are expressive and symbolic.
Guesthouse: An accessory of the building for housing of temporary guests, with
Element: An architectural or mechanical component of a Building / Facility /
no kitchen and not intended for rent or lease.
Space or Site.
Gross Area: Is the sum of the floor areas of a building included within the exterior
Elevation: A view showing the image of one side of the building.
walls for all stories or areas that house floor surfaces including attics, basements,
Elevator Lobby: A space allocated for the ingress and egress of people to the penthouses, mechanical room etc.
elevator cars, with the minimum clearance width of 2.4 meters.
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Gross area does not include cornices, pilasters, buttresses, etc. It also does not Habitable Room: A room used for office, shop, workshop, servant room, other
include open, unroofed courts even if surrounded by the building. The air space purpose involving occupancy by human beings for continuous periods of time
or open space above auditoriums and other similar rooms that extends through but not including a water closet (W.C.).
two or more floor levels is not included in the gross square footage. (figure-2)
Handrail: A bar, pipe or similar member designed to furnish persons with a hand
Cornices or buttresses hold.
Hospitals: A building or portion thereof used on a 24- hour basis for the medical,
psychiatric, obstetrical or surgical care of four or more inpatients.
Ingress: An entry.
Kitchen: A place set aside for the preparation of meals and beverages. Each
housing unit should have one kitchen as a minimum requirement.
Figure-3 Gross Lease-able Area Definition Lighting and Ventilation Vents: The openings that provide natural light and air in
any part of the buildings utilities. They can be found on ceilings and external walls.
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Loading Space: An area used for loading or unloading of vehicles, located Parcel: Any contiguous areas, sites, plots or portions of land under common
entirely on private property with a minimum vertical clearance of 4.0 meters and ownership.
provided with permanent independent access.
People With Disability: Refer to related Trakhees-CED Codes.
Main Building: Building used for the main or prime functional use within the plot.
Permanent Building: A building or structure that is intended to remain in place
Marked Crossing: A crosswalk or other identified path intended for pedestrian for at least one calender year for a permanent use and constructed by non-
use in crossing a vehicular way. demountable structural elements.
Mechanical Services Floor: Floor allocated fully for accommodating mechanical Platform: The raised area within a building used for the presentation of music
and electrical equipment required for the building. Part thereof neither shall be plays or other entertainment.
permitted for another purpose nor shall not be included in calculating the floor
ratio. Plot: A piece or parcel of land separated from other parcels by a specific number
and location, being occupied by a legally permissible project or development.
Motel: A building or part of a development / building containing no less than
10 bedrooms and thus providing board and lodging for a fee with a number of Plot Area: The total area of a plot within the plot limits as measured on a
shared bathrooms. horizontal plane.
Neighborhood (surroundings): Any adjacent piece of land excluding roads and Plot Frontage: The front of a plot shall be construed to be the portion nearest to
alleyways. the street for determining requirements on corner plots and through plots. All
sides of a plot adjacent to streets shall be considered frontage.
Net Area: The floor area within the inside perimeter of the outside walls of a
building considering the deductions for hallways, stairs, closets, thickness of Private Garages: An enclosed accessory building attached or detached to
interior walls, columns or other features. be used for storage of motor vehicles used by the occupants of the principal
building.
N.O.C.: No Objection Certificate.
Project: The construction of a permanent building, or any other civil work on a
Occupancy: The purpose for which a building or portion thereof is used or leased property including any modifications or installations in pre-built facilities.
intended to be used.
Public Use: Describes interior / exterior rooms or spaces that are made available
Office: A workstation with a minimum area of 10.0 square meters. to the general public. Public use may be provided at a building/facility that is
privately or publicly owned.
Off Street Parking: An area of open land other than a road used or intended to
be used to provide space for the parking of motor vehicles. This includes parking Public Utility: Any person, firm, corporation, municipal board duly authorized
spaces, loading spaces, maneuvering aisles and other areas providing access to under the Emirates regulations to supply public electricity, gas, steam,
parking or loading spaces. communications, water, drainage, flood control, irrigation, garbage / trash
disposal / sewage disposal.
O.T.S.: Open to Sky
Regulations: Building Regulations & Design Guidelines and other regulations
Owner: Natural or corporate person in whose name the plot of land or building is issued by the Authority.
registered whether in his / its capacity as landlord or possessor or tenant.
Road Demarcation: The legal line separating the road or street and the plot
Pantry: A place for preparing light snacks and should not replace the kitchen in abutting, also known as the edge of the road.
the residential units.
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Road or Street: The public or private roadway for vehicles according to the maps Space: An identifiable area e.g. room, toilet, hall, assembly area, entrance,
attached to the Land Use Classification and Regulations in the Emirate, which is storage room, alcove, courtyard or lobby.
dedicated for vehicular use by the public and can be use for emergency access.
Special Approval: Approval granted by parties empowered by the law to
Room: A place intended for residential purpose on a temporary or permanent authorize exemption from these regulations or from any other legislation related
basis. Its area should not be less than 10.0 square meters. to construction works.
Servant Quarters: An accessory room or portion of a main building designed or Staff Accommodation: A building that is used to house the workers belonging to
used as the principle residence of persons employed on the same property as a company, establishment or the like.
domestic help, driver, gardener, maintenance man or similar occupations.
Staircase: Space inside the building within which the stairs are erected.
Service Duct: Closed channel through which the various service and utility pipes
pass with access openings for inspection and repair work. Store: Covered part of a building used as a storage area for materials. Such a
space may be used for collecting and sorting materials for purpose of shipping or
Service Entrance: An entrance intended primarily for delivery of goods or storage without introducing any change in the chemical or physical characteristics
services. of such materials.
Shade Structure: A projected cover that extends outside the external wall of any Studio: Part of a residential building with only one room to house one individual
building or a cover supported by a column in order to protect any door or window or more and has a place for preparing and cooking meals with a bathroom, rented
or corridor from rain or solar effect. It can also be a stand alone structure. as an independent unit.
Shaft: An open, uncovered, unoccupied, space bounded by three or more sides Swimming Pool: Any constructed pool used for swimming, bathing or wading,
of the exterior building walls and has an overlooking service unit. whether above or below the ground surface regardless of depth or water surface
area.
Shop: A space with a minimum area of 12.0 square meters that is used for
commercial activities. Temporary Building: A building used for a specific period of time and is
constructed by demountable structural elements for temporary use such as site
Shopping Mall: A group of shops, showrooms or areas used for commercial office or to house construction equipment during the construction period.
purpose of a minimum area 1000.0 square meters that opens to covered air
conditioned halls or internal corridors. It can also be any shop or showroom Total Builtup Area: The area of all floors of the building measured from the
whose net area for commercial use exceeds 1000.0 square meters. external sides including finished attics, basements, swimming pools and any
other structures on the plot.
Showroom: Any place intended for commercial use such as: display of goods for
marketing in wholesale or retail. The showroom frontage facing the road should Top/Last Floor: It is the last storey of the building, which is located directly below
not be less than 10.0 meters wide. the rooftop.
Signage: Displayed verbal, symbolic and pictorial information. Typical Floor: A floor that is similar to the floors that follow, or proceed, or both
and usually located above the ground floor.
Site: A plot of land.
Underground Structure: A structure or portion of the structure in which the floor
Site Plan: Arrangement of the overall physical environment in complete detail is below the Gate level.
including structures, landscape, land contours, vehicular / pedestrian circulation,
drainage and the entire complex of physical forms. Wind Towers: Shelter with 50% of its area open to the sky usually constructed to
enhance the architectural beauty of a building or to suit a certain climate need.
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ARCHITECTURAL
SUBMITTAL
REQUIREMENTS
03
SECTION
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SECTION
3 ARCHITECTURAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION: 3 ARCHITECTURAL SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
The Development Architectural Drawings submission process consists of three 4) Owners signature on title sheet, colored perspective/s,
main stages: detailed area calculations sheet and main setting out
/ development plans.
3.1 Concept Design Stage
3.2 Building Permit Stage 5) Projects expected population and facilities
calculation.
3.3 Revisions Stage
6) All calculations and measurements shall be in Metric
In general, the above submittal stages shall be in electronic copy of PDF format System.
and shall be binded in one sequence. All pages of the file shall be saved in a
unified size and direction and the title block arrangements shall be as per 7) Consultants stamp and signature shall appear on all
Authority Standards (refer to Authority Workflow). pages of digital drawings.
Reasonable density of drawings lines and hatching in addition to all set of 8) Detailed area calculation with entire plans floor layout,
drawings are to be checked prior to submitting to the Authority so that it could highlighting the area for calculation in all floors(gross,
be reviewed easily. service, net and total built up areas).
1) Title sheet as per Authority standards with project 1) Layout Plan (Scale 1:1000): showing the location of the
name, Owner/s name, plot number, coverage area, proposed development and any existing neighboring
car park, total built-up area, schedule of accumulated developments.
area, color perspective/s, etc. 2) Setting Out Plan (1:200): showing the followings
2) Brief project description of design theme and building a) The north and Qibla orientation.
usage, anticipated building population and the
b) The coordinates, dimensions and the levels of all
environmental impact on its surroundings.
site services and entrances.
3) Set of documents comprising the affection plan,
c) The location and setting out of all proposed
consultants appointment letter, trade license and
buildings and other improvements including
other required documents. In case of resubmission, the
access ways and car parks in relation to the
Authoritys previous comments should be included.
boundaries and required building setbacks.
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d) The location of boundary walls, utilities and refuse 3.2 BUILDING PERMIT STAGE:
containers where applicable.
Architectural and Structural Drawings along with calculations in addition to
3) Plans (Scale: 1:100): together with structural column service drawings such as mechanical, electrical, water supply, drainage etc.
layout shall show appropriate furniture and usage. which should be in compliance with the Authoritys related codes.
4) Elevations (Scale 1:100): all facades of the building The building permit proposal shall accurately illustrate the following:
or the development with all details dimension, levels
etc. 3.2.1 Project Registration on e-permit:
Obtain Project building permit ID then proceed submitting the
5) Sections (Scale 1:100): at least one passing through
building permit drawings. (for more details refer to Authority
critical areas such as staircases, ramps and electrical
Workflow).
substation of the building showing levels and heights
of all main elements.
3.2.2 Building Permit Documents and Drawings
6) Detailed Area Calculation: with entire plans floor
layout highlighting the area for calculation in all floors 3.2.2.1 Documentation:
(gross, service, net and total built up areas). All requirements of concept design stage in addition to:
7) Colored Perspective Images: sufficient to present the 1) Concept design approval letter issued by the
concept. Authority
8) Traffic Study: verification and report as per the 2) Required NOC from related Authorities
Authority requirements. 3) Verification of provision in E.H.S. Regulation
3.1.2.3 Schematic Landscape Plan (Scale 1:200): showing a table 3.2.2.2 Architectural Drawings:
of area calculations showing landscape coverage and
1) Layout Plan (Scale 1:1000): showing the location of the
areas to be allocated for landscape treatment including a
proposed development and any existing neighboring
detailed allocation of hardscape and softscape.
developments.
3.1.2.4 Topographical Plan (Scale 1:200): showing existing
2) Setting Out Plan (Scale 1:200): containing all
contours and surface features sufficient to depict
information submitted at concept design stage but
accurately the existing topography of the site.
modified to incorporate any changes to the proposal
made at the instigation of the developer and approved
by the Authority or at the direction of the Authority.
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4) Elevations (Scale 1:100): showing all sides of the 3.2.2.6 Garbage Calculations and Drawings (Scale 1:200)
building or the development with all details dimension, A calculation showing the anticipated garbage generation
levels etc. in cubic meters (m3), together with plans and sections
5) Sections (Scale 1:100): at least two main sections showing the provision to be made for garbage storage
showing the internal and external floors levels, and disposal in addition to garbage chutes if applicable.
window sill heights, parapets heights, and the
relationship of the proposed development to existing 3.2.2.7 Environmental and Traffic Impact Assessments: if
neighboring development and the pavement levels applicable
contiguous to the development, essentially passing As required by the Authority, a study describing the existing
through staircases, ramps, swimming pools and site environment, the nature of the project, the potential
electrical sub-station. for environmental and traffic impacts and the measures
that will be implemented to mitigate such impacts.
6) Fences and Walls: detailed drawings, including
elevations for the whole site (Scale 1:100) and sections 1. (EIA) Environmental Impact Assessment.
(Scale 1:20) of proposed transparent fences and solid 2. (TIA) Traffic Impact Assessment.
boundary walls.
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3.3 REVISIONS STAGE 3) A copy of the latest approved architectural drawings by the
Authority shall be attached for reference.
Revisions are submittals of any modification from previous approved
drawings during construction stage before issuing Building Completion 4) Scale of drawings shall be as mentioned previously.
Certificate (BCC) comprises architectural revised drawings along with
approved drawings by the Authority.
3.3.1 Documentation:
1) Title sheet with project name and Owner/s name, plot number,
accumulated area schedule, total built-up, car park areas,
coverage area, etc., with revisions highlighted from the
approved.
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GENERAL
BUILDING
PRINCIPLES
04
SECTION
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SECTION
4 GENERAL BUILDING PRINCIPLES SECTION: 4 GENERAL BUILDING PRINCIPLES
This section shall regulate the exterior design of buildings and structures and the 4.6 Building Scale and Massing:
design of streetscape associated with all new developments. The size, floor area, mass and general appearance of the proposed
Exemptions: many of the requirements of this section shall not apply to private structure in the proposed development is to be designed such that the
villas or agricultural uses. visual privacy shall be maintained with adjacent structures and buildings
in the surrounding properties / neighborhood.
Following are some Architectural Criteria, which shall be taken into account:
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SITE
PLANNING
REQUIREMENTS
05
SECTION
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SECTION
5 SITE PLANNING REQUIREMENTS SECTION: 5 SITE PLANNING REQUIREMENTS
5.1 If the building is facing more than one road, the car park entry and exit
Road
(underground or surface) shall be from the secondary road or as specified
on the affection plan. (figure -4)
Road
Plot Limit Plot Limit
Vehicles Only
Not Allowed
For Light
Plot Limit
15 m
Plot Limit Plot Limit
Plot
5.4 Pedestrian sidewalks or paths shall be provided for building entries from
surrounding streets, parking spaces and external sidewalks. All safety
requirements for people with disability shall be provided for pedestrian
walkways.
5.6 Provision of facilities for people with disability such as toilets, entry
5.2 Adequate access roads on entrance / exit driveways shall be provided to
ramps, parking spaces etc. Refer to Authoritys related code.
minimize traffic congestion and hazards in public streets.
5.7 It is forbidden to construct any building on any plot unless it is in
5.3 For light vehicles access; the minimum distance shall be 15.0 meters away
accordance with the affection plan attached to the land use classifi- cation
from the end of the road curve while for heavy vehicles distance vary
and regulations.
depending on the size of the vehicles and road traffic and shall be as per
the Authoritys related code. (figure -5)
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5.8 The affection plan /lease drawing shall define (according to the related 5.11 In case the utility services are to be brought from across the road to the
business unit) the owner name, plot number, business unit, the number designated building or public facility areas. The cost of the following shall
of floors, the function, external setbacks, the required car parking spaces, be borne by the owner of the designated property.
access road to the plot, the percentage area permissible for construction Supply of the required materials and equipment
and the floor area ratio.
Making arrangement to supply the services
5.9 All building elements of the project are to be within designated property Repairing the damage caused during the course
limits. Making good to maintain as per original aesthetic and finishes
5.10 The site layout shall allow for loading and unloading of vehicles to take
5.12 Any earthwork (filling or cutting) shall be restricted to the plot limits.
place within the plot boundaries. Adequate parking spaces shall be
provided within the plot limits and an access route for fire fighting shall 5.13 The developer shall allocate a part of area within the plot limits for
be provided for all types of buildings except the private residential villas. landscaping according to the related business unit DCR. No landscaping
(figure -6) will be permitted outside the designated plot unless verified from
Authority.
Access to heavy Road Access to light 5.14 Access to the plot shall clear all existing services in the service corridor
vehicles vehicles
and the cost of any relocations or modifications shall be borne by the
developer.
Plot Limit
Plot Limit
5.15 Space for utility provision such as electrical sub station and other services
Light Vehicle Parking
as required by the concerned Service Providing Authorities shall be
provided within the plot limits.
5.16 Heavy and light vehicle movement within the related property is to be
separated including entry and exit. (figure -6)
Loading Bay
5.18 The minimum plot area that is suitable for construction shall be according
to Authoritys related code.
Maneuvering of
Truck 5.19 Plots should be in a minimum frontage of 10 m, and the appropriate ratio
between width and length is 1:2 or 1:3.
Plot Limit Plot Limit 5.20 In case of irregular shaped plots, no building permit will be issued unless
Figure-6 Maneuvering within Plot Limits and the plot can accommodate an area of 10.0 x 10.0 meters in order to meet
Segregation Between Light and Heavy Vehicles construction requirement.
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BUILDING/
DEVELOPMENT
CONTROL FACTORS
06
SECTION
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SECTION
6 BUILDING/DEVELOPMENT CONTROL FACTORS SECTION: 6 BUILDING/DEVELOPMENT CONTROL FACTORS
Plot Limit
planning requirement). (figure-8)
Non-functional
Projection
Plot Limit
Main Building Rooftop Level
Last Floor
0.45m
Building Height
Maximum Height
Plot Limit
Plot Limit
All parts of buildings shall be within the plot boundaries and shall not
occupy more than:
6.1.1 In Free Zone industrial districts the maximum plot coverage area shall
be 60% while minimum is 20%. Figure-8 Building Height
6.1.2 For other business units and developments, the plot coverage area
shall be as per the DCR of the related business unit.
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6.2.2 The gate/reference level of all building types shall not be less than 6.2.5 The internal clear (net) height of each floor for different building
0.30 meter above the approach road/s edge level and in case of types is the distance from the finished floor level to the finished
inclined longitude road, stepped ground level to be used to achieve ceiling level or any suspended element from ceiling as shown in
above relation between gate and road levels. table-1: (figure -10)
6.2.3 The ground finished floor level (GFFL) for all building types shall
Minimum Net Maximum Net
not exceed 1.2 meter above the adjacent road edge level except for Section No Building Types
Height (meter) Height (meter)
residential villas which shall not exceed 1.5 meter. (figure-8)
6.2.5.1 Residential Type 2.7 4.2
6.2.4 In case of a plot located on two different road levels, the ground
6.2.5.2 Commercial Type
finished floor level (GFFL) for all building types shall not exceed 0.45
meter from high road edge level and 1.2 meter from the low road edge Ground floor 3.0 4.2
level. While (GFFL ) for villas shall not exceed 1.5 meter from the road
Ground floor with
edge level leading to the main entrance. (figure-9) 2.4 4.2
Shops and Half Mezzanine
a)
Showrooms
Half Mezzanine 2.4 3.0
According to the
a) Mosque 3.6 design and capacity
Figure-9 Ground Finished Floor Level (GFFL) of the mosque
for Plot Located on Different Road Level 6.2.5.6 Covered Parking Area 2.4 3.0
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2.4 m
3.0 m
staircases, radio and television aerials, wind towers, pergolas,
1st Floor Half Mezzanine helipads and roof shading devices.
3) Commercial structures for advertising purpose (only after
obtaining permission from the Authority).
2.4 m
4.2 m
3.0 m
4.2 m
Ground Floor Ground Floor 6.2.8 Exemptions mentioned above, shall comply with the following:
1) Any part of the building, which is permitted to exceed the
height, shall not be used as residential /commercial purpose
Ground Floor Ground Floor with Half Mezzanine
with exception to advertising boards.
1st Floor 2) Height shall not exceed the function of the purpose as decided by
the Building Permit Committee, shall be within the permissible
limits of the Civil Aviation Regulation, and shall not hamper the
adjacent building activities.
2.6 m
3.0 m
Full Mezzanine 6.2.9 The provision of Helipad shall be as per standard specifications
approved by Dubai Civil Aviation Authority.
3.0 m
4.2 m
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6.3.3 In this case, if the ground floor is entirely for commercial use, this 6.3.7 The minimum setback for industrial types (within one
setback for the ground floor must be at least 3.0 meters from the development) between two main buildings shall be 3.0 meters.
rear and sideline of the adjacent buildings, if adjacent activities are ( figure-12)
non-commercial type until instructed differently elsewhere.
Plot Limit Adjacent Plot Plot Limit
6.3.4 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, in accordance with S 5.5 m
section - 10 and related business unit DCR.
6.3.5 In Free Zone Districts the minimum setback for industrial type shall
be 5.5 meters from all plot limits.
S 5.5 m
For other business units and developments, the setback shall be as
S 5.5 m
per the DCR of the related business unit.
Main Building
6.3.6 The minimum setback (within one development) between two
main buildings to be equal to set back between the two buildings
Adjacent Plot
Adjacent Plot
and adjacent plots with exception to industrial buildings.
(figure -11)
3.0 m
Plot limit Adjacent Plot Plot limit
S
Main Building
Substation
S S
Main Building
Adjacent Plot
Adjacent Plot
S1 3.0 m
S S 5.5 m
Annex
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SECTION
7 PLOT FENCING SECTION: 7 PLOT FENCING
The developer shall provide perimeter fencing to define the boundary of the 2) Access openings through fences shall be equipped with gates which
property and to provide the degree of security and privacy that is consistent with shall be kept closed and locked when the site is unattended and
the building type. maintained in place until completion of the construction or demolition
activities.
7.1 The construction shall be within the plot limits.
3) The fence height, materials and details shall be as per the DCR of the
7.2 The fence height to be measured from adjacent road edge level or adjacent related business unit.
plot level. (figure-13)
7.6 In all cases for the placement, construction and/or the removal of a
Fence fence, the developer shall coordinate with the Authority at the start of the
project.
Fence Adjacent 7.7 Necessary earth retaining structures and proper measures to prevent
H Road
Level discharge of surface drainage to adjoining plots shall be provided along
Adjacent H with the plot boundary when required, and to suit the site conditions, for
Plot Level the approval of the Authority. (figure-14)
7.3 The permanent fence height for different building types as follows:
1) Residential: The residential buildings and villas shall not exceed 3.0
meters.
7.4 Fence height, materials and details shall be as per the DCR of the related Figure-14 Earth Retaining Structures
business unit.
1) Fence shall have a reasonably smooth surface facing the public way
and shall be without openings, except those required for access.
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SPACE
TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS
08
SECTION
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SECTION
8 SPACE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION: 8 SPACE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
The minimum floor area and clear dimension of any space in different
types of building shall be as below table -2: (figure -15 and 16)
3.0 m
Table-2 Minimum Areas and Dimensions via Different Space Types *A
0.9 m
3.0 m
0.9 m
1.2 m
Dressing *A
Room
Bedroom
Bedroom with Dressing Room *A 12.0 m
*A = Floor Area
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0.8 m The minimum area for person in various buildings types shall be as below
*A *A
0.8 m
0.8 m
*A table-3:
1.2 m
* A = Floor Area
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OPENINGS
REQUIREMENTS
09
SECTION
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SECTION
9 OPENINGS REQUIREMENTS SECTION: 9 OPENINGS REQUIREMENTS
9.1 Windows
9.1.1 All habitable spaces (whether residential or non-residential),
including lobbies or corridors, shall have a lighting and ventilation
opening whose area is not less than 10% of the habitable space
floor area. And 5% for service spaces such as kitchens, bathrooms,
toilets, storerooms and staircases. (figure -17)
1.2 m 0.6 m
*A *A
9.1.2 The position, size and type of windows determine the pattern 0.90 m
of daylight in an internal area. The daylight shall be designed to
enhance the function of spaces such as, provision of windows for
classrooms shall be at the left side and so on. In General
9.1.3 Natural ventilation and sky light openings of not less than 5% of the
floor area for industrial buildings (factories and warehouses) shall
be provided, in order to enable natural lighting to reach the deepest
point within the building area unless verified from the Authority.
1.25 m
mentioned in section-13.
9.1.5 Height of window sills shall not be less than 0.9 meter except when
there is terrace or balcony outside the window, otherwise, balusters
Kitchen
with minimum height of 0.9 meter needs to be provided for safety.
(figure -18) Figure-18 Window Sill Height via Different Usage
*A = Floor Area / *W= Window Area
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9.1.6 It is accepted to provide natural ventilation and skylights in every 9.2 Doors
building with exception to bedrooms / bathrooms. Skylights
9.2.1 The minimum width for door openings shall be as below table -4 :
shall be directly opening to outdoor and an automatic opening
system located not more than 1.0 meter from floor level shall be
Door Location Minimum Width (meter)
installed.
Buildings Main Door 1.2
9.1.7 Window openings are not allowed without setback provision as
mentioned in section-6. Apartments Main Door 1.0
Kitchens 0.9
Bathrooms 0.8
Shops 1.2
Staircases 1.1
9.2.2 All doors in alcoves shall comply with the maneuvering clearances
for inward opening directions.
9.2.3 The egress capacity width shall be less than the door opening
width by maximum of 0.10 meter (figure -19)
Wall Wall
Door
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9.2.4 The minimum number and dimensions of entrance and exit doors 9.3 Doors on Escape Routes
shall be decided as per the number of floors, total floor area,
functional use of the building and criteria as approved by the 9.3.1 Doors on escape routes shall open in the direction of the escape.
Authority.
9.3.2 Exit doors must be open-able from the inside and self-closing.
9.2.5 The entrance / exit doors for the residence, public and service
shall be separated. 9.3.3 The doors shall be smoke resistant and shall have minimum fire
resistance, self-closing and be fitted with in-tumescent smoke
9.2.6 The minimum distance between two doors hung shall be 1.2 meter. seals. Gaps around the door shall be minimized as per E.H.S.
Door opening shall be away from wall by at least 0.20 meter.
requirements.
(figure -20)
9.3.4 Doors of small individual rooms such as offices are not considered
as exits unless they are actually leading directly to the open air.
0.2 m 9.3.5 Emergency signs shall be set up at all fire exit doors.
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9.4 COURTYARDS AND SHAFTS: 9.4.1.2 In residential apartments, natural lighting and ventilation
for the maids room can be provided through the
The minimum area of the courtyard and shaft for the natural lighting and
shafts, which shall be no less than 3.0 x 3.0 meters,
ventilation requirements shall be as follows:
regardless of the building height. If the building
9.4.1 Habitable Spaces: exceeds ground floor plus 7 typical floors, Mechanical
9.4.1.1 In case that the courtyard is common for many habitable ventilation shall be provided in accordance to the
spaces and floors, the minimum area for courtyard shall specifications and conditions approved by the Authority.
be square of 1/3 of the total floors height overlooking (figure-22)
at the courtyard and with minimum width of 6.0 X 6.0
meters. (figure-21) 3.0 m 2.1 m
*L 6.0 m
H-Floor Height
Court
Yard
3.0 m
Court Maid's
Yard *W Room
*A
*A 6.50 m *W 10% A
*A
9.4.1.3 Additional natural ventilation and lighting are required
*L 6.0 m for rooms whose depth is more than three times its width.
An opening or a shaft shall be in a minimum of 5% of the
space area.
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to the specifications and conditions approved by the 9.4.2.2 Open Kitchens: It is permitted to build kitchens that occupy
Authority. (figure -23) part of the common spaces (halls or living areas), without
providing ventilation shafts, regardless of the building height,
0.9 m
and as long as the Kitchens are located opposite to the main
openings of such common spaces. Total depth shall not
exceed three times of common space width, and is provided
Kitchen
in accordance to the specifications and conditions as approved
2.0 m
*A
by the Authority. (figure-24)
*W
2.0 m
Kitchen
*A2
3.0 m
Shaft
3.0 m
Living
*W
Depth
*A2
*A
2.0 m
Kitchen
Width
0.9 m *W
*A 6.0 m *W 5% A
*A1 6.0 m *W 10% (A1 + A2)
Depth 3 Width
Figure-23 Shaft for Closed Kitchen
Figure-24 Open Kitchen
*A = Floor Area / *W= Window Area *A = Floor Area / *W= Window Area
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9.4.2.3 Closed Pantries: With the exception of the residential 9.4.2.6 The floor shall be hard surfaced, non-absorbent and
apartments that are not permitted to have this type of adequately drained.
Kitchen; the minimum dimension of the shaft shall be 1.2X
1.2 meter. There shall be mechanical ventilation, according 9.4.2.7 All shafts and courtyards shall be open to the sky. If any
to the specifications and conditions approved by the roof or other structure is built to cover them, the following
Authority. (figure-25) conditions and requirements shall be applied:
1.2 m
Shaft 9.4.2.8 Some buildings are special cases because of their
architectural design such as cinemas, commercial
centers, etc.. These are allowed to provide mechanical
*W ventilation and lighting according to the specifications
and conditions approved by the Authority.
Closed Pantry /
Bathrooom
*A
*W 5% A
*A 4.5 m
1.8 m
9.4.2.5 Any court yard and shaft shall be accessible at its floor
level for maintenance and cleaning purposes. Shafts with
1.2 meter width to be equipped by fixed metal ladders if
applicable.
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EXTERNAL BUILDING
ELEMENTS AND
PROJECTIONS
10
SECTION
80 81
10
SECTION
EXTERNAL BUILDING ELEMENTS AND PROJECTIONS SECTION:10 EXTERNAL BUILDING ELEMENTS AND PROJECTIONS
10.1 BALCONIES 10.1.4 It is not permitted to construct balconies over a road or alley with
a width less than 10.0 meters, or over internal ducts, shaft and
A platform that projects from the walls of the building, protected by a
setbacks.
railing balustrade or parapet and it can be covered or uncovered; or that
portion of a seating space of an assembly room, auditorium or theatre
10.1.5 It is permitted to close and add the existing balconies in order
that is raised at least 1.2 meter above the level of the main floor.
to be annexed to the internal habitable spaces, according to the
Balconies offer an effective means of improving the attractiveness of following conditions:
domestic accommodation units. It also gives an extended workspace, as
well as an easily supervised outdoor childrens play area. The typical uses a) The width of the approach road exceeds 10.0 meter.
include relaxation, reading, eating and plant boxesetc. b) The length of the total balcony at any floor shall not exceed
10.1.1 Balconies shall start from the first floor upwards. 50% of the total length of the building faade.
meters.
plot limit
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10.1.9 Open balconies require a protective screen on the side facing the
Canopy only
prevailing wind. (figure -28)
Top of Roof X(m) X1(m)
1.8 18.0 & above
Balcony /
Canopy
0.9 m 1.5 (15.0-18.0)
1.2 (12.0-15.0)
1.0 (10.0-12.0)
Canopy
0.5 (6.0-10.0)
1.10m
only
0.3 below 6.0
X=Projections (Balcony/Canopy)
6.0m
X1 = Road Width
Figure-27 Building Projections (Balconies / Canopies) over Road 10.1.12 A privacy partition shall be installed between connected balconies.
10.1.13 For other types of buildings, the minimum height of the internal
and external balcony railing shall be 1.1 meter, with maximum
10.1.8 Balconies shall be free from unpleasant elements such as
clearance among the vertical rods of the railing. 0.125 meter.
laundry, storage or antenna.
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10.2 CANOPIES
10.3 TERRACES
10.2.1 A canopy is an aesthetic, non-functional projection to make 10.3.1 Terraces are non-projected platforms or roofs, covered or
life more agreeable for city inhabitants and visitors. Large uncovered, protected by a railing balustrade or parapet, and
transparent canopies have played an increasing role in the are being supported by below floor structure of the building.
architectural concepts of modern town planning. In addition, (figure-29)
transparent canopies protect shoppers against weather on the
commercial streets and in pedestrian zones.
10.2.2 Canopies are not permitted beyond the plot limits unless it is
higher than 6m from road level, and shall be under the approval
by the Authority and Business Unit DCR. (figure -27)
1.1 m Terrace Upper Floor
It is permitted to construct canopies beyond the plot limits
according to the following:
Plot Limit
the set backs of residential villas, at the window sill or lintel
level.
Figure-29 Terraces
10.3.2 Plots with step slopes or with stepped design are highly suitable
for the construction of buildings with stepped terrace. Where
large terraces above 3.2 meters depth, privacy shall be improved
by using an overhang or progressively setback in every floor.
However, the key factor can be the width of the terrace wall,
which can be calculated using the equation on (figure -30).
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10.4 PERGOLAS
10.4.1 It is permitted to build pergolas in the unoccupied /setback
e
h
x areas of the plot, with the minimum transparency percentage
of 50% of its total area, with maximum height of 3.0 meters.
s
(figure -31)
t 50% transparency
area
a (e-h)
x=a
s
Building
3.0 m
a - step depth h - wall height x - wall depth
Plot Limit
e - eye level s - storey height t - terrace depth
10.3.4 It is permitted to close and add the existing terraces, in order 10.4.2 It is permitted to build pergolas as a shading device for the
to be annexed to the internal habitable spaces, according to the swimming pools, on rooftop floor, according to the following:
following conditions: a) Minimum setback of 1.5 meter from the roof edge.
a) The width of the approach road exceeds 10.0 meters. b) Maximum projection of 1.5 meter from the pool edge.
b) The length of the total terrace at any floor shall not exceed c) Maximum height of 3.0 meters above the pool level.
(figure -32)
50% of the total length of the building faade.
1.5 m Pergola
c) The habitable space area, excluding additional terrace
area, conforms to the minimum habitable space area 1.5 m
3.0 m.
requirements. Setback
1.1 m
Swimming Pool Level
10.3.5 Empty side of the terrace and steps higher than 1.0 meter shall
have a protective barrier or balustrade whose minimum height is
1.1 meter.
Swimming Pool
10.3.6 Railing provision for terraces shall be as mentioned in clause
10.1.13.
Figure-32 Pergola over Swimming Pool on Rooftop
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BUILDING STORIES /
FLOOR TYPES
11
SECTION
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11
SECTION
BUILDING STORIES /FLOOR TYPES SECTION:11 BUILDING STORIES /FLOOR TYPES
A floor within building; can be totally under ground or partially with not Any occupy-able floor not less than 0.15 meter than gate level.
less than half its height below gate level.
11.2.1 A building/facility always has at least one ground floor, and may
11.1.1 The basement shall not extend beyond the plot limits. have more, as where a split-level entrance has been provided, or
where a building is built into hillside.
11.1.2 The basement ceiling level shall not exceed 1.0 meter from the
gate level, for all building types. While it shall not exceed 1.3 11.2.2 The ground finishing floor level for all building types shall not
meter for residential villas. exceed 1.2 meter above the gate level, except the residential
villas which shall not exceed 1.5 meter.
11.1.3 The basement shall be connected to the super structure by
vertical circulations (staircases / elevators) with provision for 11.2.3 The ground floor shall be connected to the adjacent road by
fire-escape exits. horizontal circulations such as lobby entrances and fire-escape
exits which are deemed necessary for all types of buildings
11.1.4 The basement shall not be used for any individual facility and except for private villas.
should be used to serve the main building.
11.2.4 For public buildings, common facilities such as prayer room and
11.1.5 The basement floor shall not be used for residential or, toilets for people with disability shall be provided at the ground
commercial use. It shall be restricted to the following functions: floor or at the nearest accessible floor.
a) Car parks and service rooms for the building, such as: the
11.2.5 For mix used buildings, entrances leading to residential units
electrical room, telephone room and pump room.
shall be separated from commercial spaces at the ground level.
b) Tenants facilities (laundry room, drying room, swimming pool,
health club and its facilities, childrens playground and sports
facilities).
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That portion of a floor which is an intermediate level placed within Part of a full floor situated above the Last floor of the building and
building floors and having occupy-able space above and below its floor. normally being used for accommodating elevator machinery, mechanical/
Its functional use may either be complementary and belonging to the electrical rooms, water tanks, pergolas, swimming pools and gymnasiums
ground floor or independent functional use similar to typical floor or may in addition to services associated with them.
be used for services.
11.4.1 All buildings must feature either some form of sloped roof or
11.3.1 The mezzanine floor shall be permitted to be used 100% parapets screening a flat roof.
independently if it is used as parking space for cars, or as
extension to the main function of the whole building, which is 11.4.2 A flat roof, if specified, shall be screened with parapets on all
used for one common purpose. sides of the building. Parapets shall be at least 1.1 meter in
height from average roof floor finished level / FFL. (figure -33)
11.3.2 The mezzanine floor can be used for commercial purposes that
are 100% independent, in case of using the ground floor and the
mezzanine as a Shopping Mall. In this case the escalators and Upper Roof Level Suspended
panoramic glass elevators with minimum capacity of 10 people Element
1.5 m
shall be provided as connection elements between the floors.
Setback
3.6 m
11.3.3 No second mezzanine shall be permitted within the ground floor
1.1 m
Rooftop Level
space if the original mezzanine floor had been detached and Gymnasium
used independently.
Figure-33 Rooftop
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11.4.4 The construction areas shall not exceed 10% of the total area of
the typical floor and maximum area 950.0 square meters, with a
minimum setback of 1.5 meter from the building roof edge.
11.4.8 It is not allowed to use the installed facilities at the rooftop for
any kind of commercial purposes whatever its nature might be.
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HORIZONTAL
CIRCULATION
ELEMENTS
12
SECTION
98 99
12
SECTION
Horizontal Circulation Elements SECTION: 12 Horizontal Circulation Elements
12.1.1 Provision of points of ingress and egress shall be located to the 12.3.1 Corridors shall be clear from any obstruction, such as door
satisfaction of the Authority. opening or copy machine (figure -34). The minimum clear un-
obstructed width for public corridors shall be as follows:
12.1.2 All parts of the site to which vehicles may have access shall be
hard surfaced and drained to the satisfaction of the Authority.
Water Fountain Door Fully Open
12.1.3 All access locations and curb crossings shall require the approval
of the Authority. Public roadways carrying heavy volume of traffic Door
shall not be used for access unless there is no other practical A
Corridor
Width
alternative. Max. 0.18 m Max.
0.18 m Exit
Exit
12.1.4 The access routes for fire fighting shall be provided. Access
Door
B
12.1.5 The site and all improvements thereon shall be maintained in Door A and B Not Allowed
clean and tidy conditions.
12.2.1 Public and service entrances shall be clearly located and 12.3.1.1 Residential Types:
identified. a) 1.8 meter with rooms on both sides.
b) 1.5 meter with rooms on one side.
12.2.2 Location of the car parking to main entrance shall be clearly
identified.
12.3.1.2 Commercial Types:
12.2.3 Location of parking for people with disability from the main
entrance shall be identified. a) In general 3.0 meters
12.2.4 Identification of loading area location. b) In case of providing kiosks along the corridor of any
Commercial Building:
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SECTION: 12 Horizontal Circulation Elements SECTION: 12 Horizontal Circulation Elements
1.8 m
Kiosk-1
6.0m
Apartment
Kiosk-2
1.2
m
1.5m
1.2
m
Adjacent Adjacent
Construction 3.0m Kiosk-3 3.0m Construction
Corridor Width Corridor Width
1.8 m
Figure-35 Kiosk Provision within Corridors Public
Corridor
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*X1
*X 2.4 m
Elevator
Lobby
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12.4.1 Long corridors shall be sub-divided by fire/smoke doors if the Glazed arcades are routes intended exclusively for pedestrians.
building is not completely sprinkler protected. Arcades can be of multiple uses (retail sales, mixed sectors etc.) therefore,
facilities that will attract customers outside normal business hours should
12.4.2 Corridors must be enclosed in fire resistant construction, in
be encouraged.
which all doors are fire resistant, self-closing and fitted with
smoke seals as per E.H.S. requirements. No elements shall obstruct pedestrian movements within the arcade,
which shall be continous in width and level with the adjacent building
12.4.3 Walls and ceilings shall not be lined with flammable materials. arcade. Walkways shall follow the requirements for people with disability,
12.4.4 Escape corridors should not contain sources of ignition or which shall conform to the Authoritys related code.
obstructions to the flow of people (e.g. photocopiers and The Glazed arcade is a building type that is both interesting and popular
vending machines). A minimum clear width of 1.0 meter shall be in contemporary architecture. Arcades may be on a single level, slope
maintained. gently to follow the contours of the site, or have a split-level arrangement
12.4.5 An interior corridor does not become part of an exit until it is to change the walkway levels. (figure -38)
enclosed as a fire compartment.
Natural Lighting
12.4.6 The slope of a walking surface in the direction of travel shall not
exceed 5%. Glazed
12.4.8 Common corridors, dead end and travel distance limits by type of
occupancy and shall be as per E.H.S. regulations.
Retail Retail
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VERTICAL
CIRCULATION
ELEMENTS
13
SECTION
108 109
13
SECTION
VERTICAL CIRCULATION ELEMENTS SECTION: 13 VERTICAL CIRCULATION ELEMENTS
13.1 STAIRCASES 13.1.6 For normal staircases the following relationship to be satisfied:
2 *R +*T= 0.62 meter.
13.1.1 At Least one main staircase shall be provided in all types of
buildings with more than one floor. Maximum riser shall be 0.175 meter.
Minimum tread shall be 0.27 meter. (figure -40)
13.1.2 One main staircase shall be provided to buildings whose total
building area is less than 1400.0 square meters and floor area of *T 0.27 m 0.03 m
less than 450.0 square meters.
13.1.3 In general, for any additional area, from 450.0 to 950.0 square
meters per floor or from 1400.0 to 2800.0 square meters per total
building area, an additional staircase shall be provided. *R 0.175 m
13.1.4 All steps shall be identical in height and width and the clear
width of the stair landing shall not be less than the clear width of 0.03 m
the stair, and shall not be less than 1.1 meter for residential and
office buildings, and 1.5 meter for public buildings. (figure -39)
Figure-40 Normal Staircase Dimensions
0.2 m
Minimum tread shall be 0.28 meter/ preferable 0.35 meter.
*W
Tread
1.1 m *R 0.165 m/preferable 0.15 m
*W (1.10 m to 1.50 m) depending on building type
13.1.5 The maximum number of steps in one single stair case or in one
direction shall be 14 steps.
Figure-41 External Staircase Dimensions
*W = Step and Landing Width / *T = Tread / *R = Riser *T = Tread / *R = Riser
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13.1.9 For curved staircases, a tread depth of not less than 0.28 meter 13.1.11 For Ladders inclined at 75 to 90-degrees angle require handrail,
at a point 0.30 meter away from the treads narrower end, which, shall be extended to 0.9 meter above the platform. Refer
and the smallest radius is not less than twice the stair width. to figure-44 for the minimum dimension for service ladder. Back
(figure -42) guard over 6.0 meters high shall be provided. (figure -44)
Riser Wide
Angle R(m) W(m)
T 0.28m
75 0.33 1.15
0.9 m
80 0.34 1.00
85 0.36 0.90
*W 0.38max
90 0.80
0.75 m 0.30min
0.3m
R
R
2.0 m
0.9 m
Figure-42 Curved Staircase Dimensions
3.1.10 For spiral staircases, maximum riser height is 0.18 meter while
0.75 m
depth of tread is not less than 0.28 meter at a point 0.60 meter
0.75 m
away from the narrower end of the tread. Handrails shall be
provided on both sides of the stairs. (figure -43)
R
Handrails
2.0 m
Tread depth
*W
0.28 m
0.26 m
0.6 m
Down
an
0.75 m
gle
Figure-43 Spiral Staircase Dimensions Figure-44 Ladder Dimensions
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13.1.12 The minimum clear vertical height from the bottom margin of 13.1.16 The staircase location shall be easily approachable from any part
the landing finishes to the pedestrian passageway shall be 2.4 of the building, in which the farthest point shall not exceed 30.0
meters. (figure -45) meters in distance. (figure -46)
Suspended Element
E E
E E
2.4 m
Wall
0.9 m
2.4 m
W-Landing width
Figure-46 Staircase Location via User
W (1.1 m or 1.5 m) Depending on Building Types 13.1.17 Landing platforms shall at least be 0.9 meter depth if doors swing
Figure-45 Headroom Measurement inwards, and 1.5 meter if doors swing outwards. (figure -47)
1.5 m
direct access to open air, or through ducts and shafts.
0.9 m
13.1.14 The staircases of towers that are more than 10 floors are
exempted from the rule of natural lighting and ventilation. But
they must be provided with mechanical and electrical ventilation
and lighting, according to the conditions and specifications of
UP UP
E.H.S..
13.1.15 There shall be a protective barrier on the empty side of the Figure-47 Landing Provision
staircase higher than 1.0 meter (rail or balustrade) whose
minimum height shall be 0.9 meter, and maximum clearance 13.1.18 Refer to the Authoritys related code for staircases requirements
among the vertical rods of the stair railing shall be 0.125 meter. In for people with disability.
case the staircase width is more than 2.1meter, an intermediate
barrier shall be provided.
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13.2 ELECTRIC ELEVATORS 13.2.8 Elevators shall be provided with an electric closing system and a
warning device that signs on when the maximum load exceeds.
13.2.1 Elevators shall be provided in buildings that are higher than three It shall also have an emergency landing system, sufficient
floors depending upon the building or project requirements
mechanical ventilation, and suitable internal lighting.
13.2.2 For shopping malls higher than one floor, panoramic elevators,
13.2.9 Directional and warning labels shall be posted next to each door
with 10 persons capacity are required.
inside the elevator showing total permissible weight, smoking
13.2.3 The following variables are involved in elevator selection: ban, proper use of elevator in case of fire, prohibiting small
children not accompanied by adults to use the system.
a) Travel distance.
b) Elevator speed. 13.2.10 All elevators shall be checked regularly to ensure proper working
order. The property owner must obtain a yearly certificate
c) Elevator capacity: The minimum capacity shall be 4 persons
confirming proper elevators functionality from the maintenance
per travel.
company approved by the Authority.
d) Building population.
13.2.11 In shopping malls comprising of more than one floor, at least
e) Number and areas of the floors.
one elevator shall be designed for people with disability in
13.2.4 For buildings with a tower or corridor style, the installation of the accordance with International Standards. An electrically operated
elevators must be centralized. escalator is not a sufficient replacement to this elevator, except
if such escalator provided with an adaptable tread of at least 1.2
13.2.5 Elevators shall be clearly indicated and be located close to the
meter long, and features necessary for people with disability.
staircase circulation. In case of mixed use buildings, elevators
leading to different uses shall be segregated. 13.2.12 An indoor lobby shall be provided for any elevator and shall be
equipped with mechanical lighting and ventilation.
13.2.6 At least one of the elevators shall be allocated for people with
disability. Refer to Authoritys related code.
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13.3 FIRE-ESCAPE STAIRCASES 13.3.3 A change in level of egress shall be achieved by an approved
means of egress where the elevation difference exceeds 0.54
13.3.1 Fire-escape enclosure shall require construction, which is fireproof meter.
with sprinklers, alarms, fire detectors and fire resistant doors.
The maximum number of consecutive steps is 20, and minimum
13.3.2 Fire-escape stairs design typess: (figure -48) of 3 steps in the same direction. Maximum riser is 0.18 meter and
1) Spaced exterior stairs. minimum tread is as per E.H.S. regulations.
2) Spaced interior stairs. 13.3.4 Staircases shall be totally enclosed in a fire resisting construction
3) Scissor stairs at core not allowed as per E.H.S.. materials and should lead directly to an exit at the ground floor
level. Doors leading to escape staircases shall be as per section
9.3.
13.3.5 Sufficient natural and mechanical lighting shall be provided with
minimum fresh air vents of 0.5 square meter in area, for each
floor.
Spaced Exterior Stairs
13.3.6 The Fire-escape in all building types shall be clearly marked, and
provided with the minimum number of exits, according to E.H.S.
regulations.
13.3.7 Where an external stairway exists, it shall be ensured that in the
event of fire, it should not be blocked by smoke and flame from
Spaced Interior Stairs the openings (e.g. windows, doors).
13.3.8 The design of staircases shall take into consideration all the
safety and fire fighting conditions and specifications approved
by the E.H.S..
13.3.9 The design of staircases shall be compartmentalized, fireproof
Scissor Stairs at Core and shall provide an exit stair or ramp arrangement for people
during emergency. The compartment shall have fire rated walls,
ceilings and doors with non-slippery flooring that can stand with
high heat temperature.
13.3.10 The staircase location shall be according to the following
requirements:
a) Easily approachable from any part of the building, in which
the farthest point shall not exceed 30.0 meters in distance.
Door Swing Clearance
(figure -46)
Usually Required Scissor Stairs Separation
b) It shall be direct, leading to the external access approach
Figure -48 Fire-escape Stairs Types road.
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ACCESS RAMPS
REQUIREMENTS
14
SECTION
120 121
14
SECTION
Access Ramps Requirements SECTION: 14 Access Ramps Requirements
A ramp is defined as a sloping vehicular / pedestrian way, attached to the building 14.1.4 The minimum vertical clear height above any point on the ramp
as a means of moving from one floor level to another without encountering any shall be 2.4 meter.
obstruction.
14.1.5 For one-way straight ramps, minimum acceptable width is 3.0
Natural or mechanical ventilation and lighting shall be provided for every part of
meters and 6.3 meters for a two-way straight ramp. Where a
the ramp as per Authority related code with all the necessary provisions made for
barrier is used between lanes to separate traffic flows, each lane
cleaning and draining off rainwater.
should be at least 3.0 meters wide for straight and 3.5 meters for
curved ramp lanes with a minimum inner radius of 4.5 meters.
14.1 VEHICLE RAMPS
(figure -51)
14.1.1 Straight ramps shall have a slope of not more than 10%; and
curved ramp not more than 8%. ( figure -49)
Curb
3.0 m
Ramp
min
3
.5
m
Curb
R
4.5
m
Slope 10%
Outer Radius 8.0m
One-Way Single Lane
3.0 m 3.0 m
14.1.2 Driveways used exclusively for ingress and egress shall not Straight Ramp Up
exceed 10% slope.
0.3 m
3
.5
m
14.1.3 Parking stalls and vehicle maneuvering areas shall not exceed Down
2% slope. (Figure -50)
mp
3
.5
d Ra
m
Slope 2%
ve
R
4.5
Cur
Curb
m
R8
.0 m
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14.1.6 For helical ramps, the minimum inner radius for a single lane 14.1.7 The floor of ramps shall be rough and treated in such a way as to
helical ramp shall be 6.0 meters; and 11.0 meters wide for outer prevent slipping. Corners of columns and walls adjacent thereto
radius. shall be covered with protective rubber angles.
For two ways where opposing traffic flows shall separated by 14.1.8 Ramps shall be provided with an adequately sized reflector
medium curb of at least 0.60 meter wide and 0.15 meter height, mirror, to improve visibility on curves, sharp turns and whenever
the driveway minimum width is 4.0 meter with minimum inner poor visibility occurrs.
radius of 1.0 meters. (figure -52)
14.1.9 Ramp grade transition and ramp break over angle are particular
methods of blending ramp grade to be relatively at flat floor level.
.0 m It is recommended to use a transition slope, which is equal to half
5
of ramp grade. And for 8% slope ramp, the minimum transition
length is 2.4 meters and 3.5 meters for 10% slope. (figure -53)
R 6.0 m
R 11.
0m
Suspended Element
0m
4.
One-Way - Single Lane
2.4 m
4.0 m 6m
2.4 m
0.
R 10.0 m
*T
*R
Raised Curb *T
*L
*L
Two-way - Single Lane
Angle of
Approach
Slope 8%
Angle of
Departure
Figure-52 Helical Vehicle Ramp Slope & Dimesions Figure-53 Vehicle Ramp Grade Transition
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14.2 RAMPS FOR PUBLIC AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY 14.3.1 The minimum width for service access ramps shall be 1.2 meter,
with slopes not greater than 8%.
All building types except the private villas shall require accessible ramps
for people with disability. Public ramps are required for specific building 14.3.2 No handrail is required if the slope of the ramp is 5% or less and
such as: schools, airports and buildings with similar activity. Refer to if the maximum landing level is 1.0 meter.
the Authoritys related code on the minimum requirements for above
mentioned ramps width, slope, location, handrail, etc. 14.3.3 If a ramp slope is greater than 5%, then handrail will be
required.
14.3 SERVICE RAMPS 14.3.4 Landing platforms for all building entrance doors shall be on
Ramp exclusively for services such as: forklifts, garbage trolleys, etc level and sloped if drainage is required.
(figure -54) 14.3.5 Landing platforms shall be at least 1.2 meter deep if doors swing
inwards, and 1.5 meter deep if doors swing outwards.
1.5 m 14.3.6 If the vertical height requires two ramps to achieve the properly
1.2 m
graded slope, the ramps shall not be longer than 10.0 meters
and shall be separated by a level-landing platform of at least 1.2
meter long with 90 or 180-degree turns.
Slope 8%
Slope 8%
1.2m 1.2m
.2 m
1
10
.0 m
m
.2
1
10
1. .0m
2m m
20
1.
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REQUIREMENTS
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15.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS other vehicles this will depend on vehicle size, road type, speed,
etc. (figure-4)
These street parking requirements are established to provide properly
designated parking areas adequate in design, capacity and location to 15.1.8 No parking area shall be counted as both required parking stall
prevent traffic congestion and avoid hazards to the publics safety and and a loading space.
welfare.
15.1.9 No vehicles access from alley way (Sikka).
15.1.1 Parking areas (covered or uncovered) shall be provided for
15.1.10 Existence of public light vehicle parking lots in the vicinity of any
vehicles within the plot limits.
plot shall not exempt such plot from satisfying the car parking
15.1.2 In all types of buildings, street parking facilities plan shall requirements as specified in accordance with provisions of these
be submitted to the Authority for approval in the issuance of regulations.
building permits or certificates of occupancy. All plans shall
clearly indicate the proposed development, including parking 15.1.11 The minimum width of car entry and internal roads shall be:
location, size, design, numbering, traffic direction, lighting, a) 3.0 meters width clear un-obstructed road or pavement in
landscaping, curb cuts, ingress and egress, traffic rules and case of one-way traffic.
signs.
b) 6.0 meters width clear un-obstructed road or pavement in
15.1.3 Any deletion or other changes made to the parking lot plan shall case of two-way traffic.
be reviewed and be approved by the Authority prior to work
commencement. c) In the case of small plots or plots with exceptionally difficult
technical circumstances, the competent Authority may
15.1.4 The Authority may request a Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) for accept 3.0 meters way for both entry and exit of cars after
some developments, which may have an impact on the traffic providing traffic signals and traffic electronic control system
generation for the surrounding roads and properties, such and fulfilling all requirements of the Authority.
as special projects, commercial shopping malls, parking for
monorail stations and mixed use buildings. 15.1.12 All parking areas shall be permanently maintained in a safe,
clean and good condition free of physical obstructions. All areas
15.1.5 In case a plot is between the main road and the secondary road, including landscaping shall be kept free of trash and weeds.
entry and exit from the car parking lots shall be located only at
the secondary road or as specified by the Authority. (figure-4) 15.1.13 All parking areas shall be paved and sloped (maximum to 2 %),
to drain to a public road.
15.1.6 Location of car parking entry or exit shall be far away from any
traffic intersections depending on road type, vehicle type, etc.. 15.1.14 All parking areas shall be provided with exterior lighting for the
and to be approved by the Authority. In case of individual roads surface area. Lighting shall be designed, arranged and installed
forming T junction, location of car parking entry or exit shall not so as to confine direct rays on to the premises and to direct light
be opposite the intersections. (figure-5) away from adjacent structures, premises or streets. Lighting
fixtures should be of an energy saving type.
15.1.7 Vehicles parking entry and exist shall be away from the end of
the road chamfer by at least 15.0 meters for light vehicles and for
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15.1.15 All parking areas are to be screened from surrounding streets 15.2 PARKING LOT DESIGN
with proper landscape elements using a minimum 2.0 meters
15.2.1 All parking lots and driveways shall be surfaced with asphalted
high planters.
concrete to a minimum thickness of 0.07 meter over a minimum
15.1.16 If conflict arises after building permit has been issued, concerning aggregate base of 0.15 meter or surfaced with Portland cement
neighbors parking access, or traffic flow impact on the adjacent concrete with a minimum thickness of 0.12 meter over a 0.07
roads, the Authority is permitted to modify or relocate the source meter aggregate base. After review of the probable vehicular
of the obstructions. All cost of modifications, relocations, and traffic and the soil report for the project, additional material may
repair of damages to return to its original form and aesthetics be required as per the approval of the Authority.
shall be borne by the developer.
15.2.2 Concrete wheel stoppers or a 0.15 meter high concrete curb shall
15.1.17 Entrances for all fire vehicles shall be of adequate width of not be installed where parking stalls abut fences, walls, buildings,
less than 5.0 meters to allow easy access. Height of the archway walkway or another parking stall. (figure -55)
on the main entrance if provided on the design shall not be less
than 4.0 meters.
Wall / fencing
0.15 m
Curb
vary depending on
parking angle
Figure-55 Concrete Wheel Stopper
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Road
8
Entry or Exit
6.0 m 7
15.2.6 Driveways used exclusively for ingress and egress shall not
exceed 10% slope. Parking stalls and vehicle maneuvering areas 15.2.13 Car Parking: The minimum dimension of the car parking lots and
shall not exceed 2% slope. (figure -50) the driveways inside parking area shall be as follows:
15.2.7 The central driveway may be crown, with a 1% slope draining to a) In case of Parallel Parking:
the edges, so that the driveway will be relatively free from water
The minimum parking lot dimensions 2.5 x 6.0 meters, and
after rain or washing.
the minimum single drive way width 3.0 meters. (figure -58)
15.2.8 In designing parking spaces, end stalls should be about 0.3 6.0 m
meter wider than usual, especially if bounded by a building or
other obstruction.
2.5 m
15.2.9 Parking spaces under buildings or basement parking, shall
account for the presence of columns and adjacent walls, which 3.0 m
shall be covered with protective rubber angles, and shall have
2.4 meters clear height. 2.5 m
15.2.10 A provision of a mirror for blind corners shall be provided.
Figure-58 Parallel Car Parking
15.2.11 A provision for surveillance camera is recommended for emer-
gency purposes.
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Curb Line
According to single unit situation; concrete wheel stoppers 0.75 m
or paved islands shall be provided. The minimum parking lot
2.9 m
Inclined Inclined Drive 2
Stall Stall Stall Stall Way Total Typ .5 m
ica
Width Length Width Length Width Width W l
Angle (meter) (meter) (meter) (meter) (meter) (meter) Road Type 2.8 m
End Stall
4.5 2.5 5.5 3.6 5.7 3.3 13.8 Single Way 2.8 m 60
End Stall
60 2.5 5.5 2.9 6.1 3.8 15.3 Single Way 2.0 m 2.0 m
2.6 m
Curb Line
Wall/ Fencing or Building
Typical
Ty .5 m
Curb Line
5.5 m
Typical
l
ca
2
pi
2.5 m
Typical
5.5 m
Wall/ Fencing or Building
5.5 m
Typical Typical
2.8 m
3.6 m
75
al
En 2.8
St
2.0 m 2.0 m
1.2 m
St m
Walkway
l
En 2.8
45
al
3.0 m 3.0 m
d
Total Width
2.0 m
W 17.0 m
1.2 m (75) Angled Parking
Walkway
3.0 m 3.0 m
Figure-60 (60 and 75) Angled Car Parking
Total Width
W 13.8 m
Figure-59 (45) Angled Car Parking
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0.75 m 5.5 m 5.5 m 5.5 m 5.5 m 5.5 m 5.5 m c) I n case of Indoor Car Garages:
Typical Typical 0.75 m
The minimum dimension for single garage shall be 3.6 X
6.0 meters and 6.0 X 6.0 meters for double garage an extra
Curb Line
length shall be considered for door openings. (figure -62)
3.6 m 6.0 m
Wall/ Fencing or Building
2.5 m
Typical
6.0 m
6.0 m
2.8 m
End Stall
1.2 m
Walkway
90
Total Width
W 16.5 m 2.5 m 4.5 m
(90) Angled Parking / Single Way
Single Garage Double Garage
Curb Line
15.2.14 Minimum turning radii for cars shall be 4.5 meters for inside the
curve while the outside radii shall be minimum 8.0 meters.
Wall/ Fencing or Building
15.2.15 Parking lift systems is an acceptable design and the best use of
space. Drivers can control this system with key switches in the
entrance area using hydraulic lifts, which can be used for up to
2.5 m 10-storey car parking building. As the pedestrians do not use
Typical this parking system, the clear height can be reduced. However, a
2.8 m Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) shall be submitted.
End Stall
1.2 m 15.2.16 Buses Parking: The minimum dimension of the bus parking lots
90
Walkway
and the driveways inside parking area shall be as follows.
Total Width
W 17.0 m a) In case of Parallel Parking:
(90) Angled Parking / Dual Way The minimum parking lot dimensions 4.0 x 12.0 meters, and
the minimum transition length 16.0 meters. (figure -63)
Figure-61 (90) Angled Car Parking
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The minimum total length for parallel buses parking, shall be 15.2.17 Cycles Stands: The minimum dimensions for cycle stand
with the transition lengths as following: depending on the parking angle and shall be as below table-6
For one bus parking stall is 44.0 meters and (figure-65). Regarding cycle path minimum dimensions refer
to section-20.
For two buses parking stall is 56.0 meters
For three buses parking stall is 68.0 meters (D) Distance (Y) Inclined
(X) Inclined Stand between Two Stand Depth
Total Length (L) Angle Width (meter) Stands (meter) (meter)
16.0 m 12.0 m 16.0 m
Transition Length 25 1.60 0.84 0.80
4.5 m
Driveway Driveway 45 1.45 0.60 1.45
Curb Line One Way
90 - 0.64 1.90
4.0 m
Lay-by 9.5 m Table-6 Cycles Stands Minimum Dimensions
ht
Curb Line Straig
1.8 m Recommended Walkway Width
(L)
minimum drive way width depending on the parking angle
and to be as per international standards.
0.3 m Y
Wall / Fence
1.0 m
Wall / Fence
12.0 m
16.0 m D X
preferred 2.0 m
18.0 m
Figure-65 Cycles Stands
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15.3 PARKING PROVISIONS Double parking allocated for apartments with three
bedroom and above is an acceptable design with maximum
Parking provisions are established in order to ensure residents, visitors
percentage of 10% of apartments number and minimum
and staff are provided with parking space, to reduce congestion on
dimension as mentioned in section-15.2.13.
adjacent streets, and to minimize spillover parking into adjacent habitable
areas. 15.3.2 Educational Buildings:
Minimum parking provision requirements shall be as follows: One parking space for each class.
15.3.1 Residential Buildings: One parking space per 45.0 square meters of
administrations area.
a) Villas:
One bus parking space per 3 classes.
Residents: one garage spaces for each occupancy.
Visitors: where villas are served directly from a road,
15.3.3 Religious Buildings:
driveways provide a minimum of one space within the plot
boundary of each villa. a) Mosques:
As mentioned in section-16 clause-2.
b) Town Houses:
Residents: two garages space for each dwelling unit up to 15.3.4 Health Buildings:
three beds.
a) Hospitals:
Visitors: where townhouses are served directly from a
Staff: one parking space for each doctor and surgeon, plus
road, driveways provide a minimum of one space within
one parking space for each three others.
the plot boundary of each townhouse.
Outpatients and Visitors: one parking space per 3 beds.
c) Apartments:
b) Health centers and Clinics:
One parking space for each apartment (studio or single
Staff: one parking space for each doctor and surgeon, plus
bedroom) up to 150.0 square meters floor area.
one parking space for each two others.
One and a half parking spaces for each apartment (2
Outpatients and Visitors: two parking spaces per consulting
bedrooms) with area between (150.0 200.0) square
room.
meters.
Two parking spaces for each apartment (3 bedrooms) with 15.3.5 Commercial Buildings:
area between (200.0 250.0) square meters.
a) Offices:
Two and a half parking spaces for each apartment (4 Staff: one parking space per 50.0 square meters floor
bedrooms) with area between (250.0 300.0) square area.
meters.
Visitors: 10% of staff parking provision.
Three parking spaces for each apartment (5 bedrooms /
Penthouse) or with floor area above 300.0 square meters.
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d) General Retail:
15.3.6 Cultural Buildings:
One parking space per 25.0 square meters sales area.
a) Museums and public art galleries:
e) Trade Centers: Staff: one parking space per 2 members normally on duty.
One parking space per 45.0 square meters floor area. Visitors: one parking space per 30.0 square meters of
public display area.
f ) Hotels:
One parking space per 5 hotel rooms. b) Public libraries:
One parking space for each hotel room that contains Staff: one parking space per 2 members normally on duty.
kitchen or pantry. Visitors: one parking space per 10 seats.
One parking space per 2 hotel suites.
c) Cinemas and Theaters:
One parking space for each hotel serviced apartment up to
150.0 square meters floor area. Staff: one parking space per 2 members normally on duty.
Two parking spaces for each hotel serviced apartment over Visitors: one parking space per 3 seats.
150.0 square meters floor area.
d) Conference Center:
One parking space per 45.0 square meters of restaurants
area. One parking space for each 3 fixed seats plus 1 per 5.0
square meters for assembly purposes without fixed seats.
One parking space per 20.0 square meters of meeting
rooms or exhibition halls and if conferences are held,
space required should be assessed separately at one 15.3.7 Industrial Buildings:
parking space for each five seats. Staff: one parking space per 50.0 square meters of office
floor area plus buses parking depending on the operation
One parking space per 45.0 square meters of offices and
shops area. system and workers number.
Staff: one parking space per 2 employees. Visitors: 10% of staff parking provision.
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Players: one parking space per 10.0 square meters of pool Visitors: one parking space per 25.0 square meters of sales
area. area.
e) Golf Course:
Three parking spaces for each hole plus 1 per 30.0 square
meters of club house facilities.
Golf driving range: one parking space per tee.
f ) Tennis Club:
One parking space per tennis court plus 1 per 30.0 square
meters of club house facilities.
15.3.9 Miscellaneous
a) Horse Stables:
Riding stable: one parking space per 2 horse stalls.
Horse Barn: one parking space per 10 stalls.
Horse race track and grandstand: one parking space per 4
seats.
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15.5 LOADING AND UNLOADING BAYS 15.5.2 Industrial plants shall provide one off-street loading and
unloading space per 1800.0 square meters of floor area. Each
Off-Street Loading: every building or structure used for business, trade,
loading space shall be minimum of 4.0 meters wide and 15.0
or industry that normally requires truck loading or unloading with respect
meters with 5.0 meters clearance height. (figure -66 and 67)
to the use, shall provide space as herein indicated for the loading and
unloading of vehicles off street or public area. Off- street loading and 15.5.3 Trucking terminals shall provide one off-street loading and
unloading space shall be in addition to and not considered as meeting
unloading space per 450.0 square meters of total floor area used
a part of the requirement for off-street parking space. Off-street loading
for storage, warehousing, and shipping. Loading maneuvering
and unloading space shall not be designed, intended or constructed to be
space shall be a minimum of 4.0 meters wide and 2.0 meters
used in a manner to obstruct or interfere with the free use of any street
long space with 5.0 meters clearance height.
or adjoining property. The minimum off-street loading and unloading
maneuvering space required for specific uses shall be as follows: 15.5.4 Any other required off-street loading area shall have the following
15.5.1 Retail business and service establishments shall provide one minimum dimensions, 3.0 meters width, 12.0 meters length and
off-street loading, unloading and maneuvering space at least 4.0 meters height. (figure -67)
3.0 meters wide and 12.0 meters long with 4.0 meters clearance
X(Minimum) Y Minimum
height (figure -67) (meter) (meter)
12.0 4.0
Loding Platform
15.0 5.0
Adjustable Height 20.0 5.0
Loading Bay
Clearance
height
Y
4.0 m
4.0 m
4.0 m
X
4.0 m 6.5 m overall length
15.5.5 For trucks and other heavy vehicles, shallow parking angle of 30
to 45 degrees are generally appropriate with aisle widths being
11.4 m 3.0 m 15.0 m dependent on the design vehicles but typically around 15.0 to
Overall Length 20.0 meters.
4.0 m
Overall Width Required = W 6.5 m Minimum turning radii for heavy vehicles of 15.0 meters long
(90) angle shall be as per (figure -68).
Figure-66 Loading / Unloading Area with ( 90) For other types of trucks minimum turning radii shall be as per
Maneuvering for 15.0 meters Long Trucks international standards.
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Loading Platform
of way or any parking space.
4.0 m
have adequate lighting.
Side Loading
4.0 m
4.0 m
dr rw re g
aw ar
Loading and
fo fo n
be rni X
Maneuvering
tu =
15.0 m
4.0 m
4.0 m
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4.0 m
th
10 3.5 m
=
15
End Loading
.0
m
13.0 m 18.0 m
4.0 m overall width required = W
10 Angle Loading Platform 45 Angle
15.5.6 Minimum Driveway width for heavy vehicles shall be 3.5 meters
for single way and 7.0 meters wide for dual way.
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16.1 RESIDENTIAL TYPE Townhouses: A shared dwelling unit that gives rows of
identical or slightly varied houses to accommodate a
16.1.1 DWELLING TYPES
single family unit, it has a ground floor entrance. The
a) Dwelling Unit: A single unit which provides a kitchen or food minimum setback of 3.0 meters from front and rear side
preparation area in addition to rooms and spaces for living, of plot with minimum of 7.5 meter frontage width and 25.0
bathing, sleeping and the like preferably with a separate
meters as plot depth.
entrance. (figure-69)
Individual Villa: An individual dwelling unit with minimum
setback of 3.0 meters from plot limits and to accommodate
a single family unit, it has a ground floor entrance, garages
and independent external open areas.
*S *S
*S
25.0 m
25.0 m
25.0 m
One Floor
Garage *S
*S or Annex
*S
*S *S
*S
Individual Villa
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3.0 m
b) It can be used as private garages, servants quarter, external 3.0 m
kitchen or as a sitting room (Majlis ), according to the following wide
conditions:
Adjacent Adjacent
The maximum height shall not exceed 4.2 meters from the Neighbor A = Villa Area Neighbor
adjacent neighbors and 4.5 meters from the approaching
Height 4.5 m
road or alleyway.
3.0 m
The minimum set back shall be 3.0 meters between the
annex and the main villa.
A2 = Annex 2
The annex configuration shall be in a form of a row, Area
attached to the plot boundary, or with an adequate Plot Road Only allowable
Limit opening is for a
setback to allow for natural ventilation and lighting for the
A1 + A2 50% A garage gate
habitable spaces, or in order to install air conditioners.
Figure-70 Villas Annexes
c) Annexes shall be used to serve the main building only. They
shall not be used as independent units or for commercial
purposes.
d) Its roof shall be limited for water tanks and air conditioner
equipments.
g) The area of the annexes shall not exceed 50% of the main
villas area.
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16.1.3 STAFF ACCOMMODATIONS k) Bus parking space, to cater for 50% of the occupants at one
time shall be provided.
a) Each person is required to have 3.8 square meters floor area
within the room. l) Adequate water coolers shall be provided with maximum
travel distance of 30.0 meters interval.
b) The number of floors and setbacks shall be according to the
DCR of related business unit. m) The buildings / structures must be at least 6.0 meters away
from kitchens, workshops and stores.
c) The minimum internal setbacks between the buildings should
be 6.0 meters, within the property line. n) Means of escape travel distance should not exceed 15.0
meters in one direction and 30.0 meters in two directions
d) One lavatory, one washbasin, with one shower is the minimum
from any point to the main road of the site.
requirement for every 10 occupants and laundry tray or tub for
every 30 persons. o) If double-deck bunks are used, the minimum clear distance
between the lower and upper bunk must not be less than 0.7
e) In case construction is deemed to be in phases then, the
meter. Triple-deck bunks are strictly prohibited.
minimum percentage construction for the first phase of
construction shall be adequate enough to accommodate 50% p) Adequate first aid facilities verified by E.H.S. must
of the staff total number as per documents relating to the plot be maintained and be made available in every staff
allocation. accommodation for the emergency treatment of injured
persons. Such facilities must be under the supervision of a
f ) It is forbidden to direct room door openings into the road or
person trained to administer first aid and must be readily
alleyway and the main entrance shall be open within the plot
accessible at all times.
limits.
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Table -13 *Awqat Masjid within Public Places / Gardens and Parks Racks for Shoes Main Entrance Racks for Shoes
*Awqat Masjid = Mosque used for daily pray only *Qibla = The point towards Kabba which Muslims are facing during prayer
* Jame Masjid = Mosque for daily pray in addition to Friday and occasions pray *Mihrab = A recessed in the wall indicating Qibla as reference
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c) It is preferable to design the Prayer Hall in rectangular, where l) Signs should be placed at all the entrances, identifying
the longer side is facing *Qibla. It must not have any openings directions of circulation and announcing the services that the
on the side that includes *Mihrab. The interior space shall mosque provides.
preferably be column free, in order to maintain consistent
rows for the worshippers. m) The dimensions of mosques and the minaret designs shall
be designed according to the standards that are approved by
d) It is possible to add to the mosque a library, a women prayer the related Authority. These must meet the requirements and
room (Mussala), a storeroom and rooms for teaching *Quran. conditions that suit Islamic doctrine (Sharia) in addition to
The number of rooms to be added depends on the number of *Qibla direction to be verified from related Authority.
worshippers in the mosque and the study submitted to the
Authority. n) Design and capacity of air conditioning system should take
into consideration the maximum number of worshippers,
e) Mosques shall generally include yards (yards open to sky as volume, space, dimensions, and mosque configuration.
part of the mosque). Space should be allocated for fitting a
water cooler and covered area for safe keeping of shoes of o) Lighting intensity and homogeneity should be taken into
worshippers. consideration when designing lighting fixtures.
f ) Allocate in the design an area with shelves for temporary p) Sound system and acoustic characteristics should be studied
storage of shoes to avoid keeping them in the entrances. by specialized parties.
g) Separate entrances and facilities shall be provided for men q) Traffic circulation in and out of the mosque for both male and
and women worshippers. female worshippers should be studied with consideration of
full segregation, and the ease of usage of ablution for both
h) It is preferable to separate the location and the entrance of sexes without any interference.
the lavatories from the mosque building, and shall not be
set or located in the same Qibla direction, according to the r) It is preferable to add women prayer rooms to the mosques
Islamic doctrine (Sharia), in which they are usually located which are located in the commercial districts, large central
in the south east side, with eastern lavatories and one of mosques, rural places, highways, public parks and recreation
them may be western style. areas. And shall be provided with facilities of minimum two
lavatories and washbasins plus three ablutions (Maydat).
i) The ablution area (Maydat) shall be provided as an essential
part of the mosque. s) The womens prayer room that is located on the highways
may have half the number of facilities mentioned above.
j) It is preferable to fence the mosque premises, with suitable
height of solid and non-sight obstructing design. t) Requirement for people with disability shall be provided,
such as ramp, lavatories etc., as per Authority related code.
k) Islamic architecture and decorative elements shall be used.
*Quran= Muslims Holly Book *Qibla = The point towards Kabba which Muslims are facing during prayer
*Qibla = The point towards Kabba which Muslims are facing during prayer
*Mihrab = A recess in the wall indicating Qibla as reference
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Prayer Room Restaurants; Minimum Area is 40% of the restaurant area, with Minimum 40 square
Ablution
100 square meters meters + storage area of 25% of the kitchen area
Cafeteria 40% of the Seating Area, with Minimum 20 square meters
Caf and Fresh Juice Shop 10 square meters
Traditional Sweet Shop 40% of the total area, with minimum 20 square meters
Bakeries 20 square meters
Meat Seller/Fish/Seafood
rec la
n
Rack for Shoes Working area to be 60% of the total area, + 20%
tio
Di *Qib
Table -15 Kitchens or Food Preparation Areas via Food Establishments Types
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16.3.1.6 The chimneys that are installed in bakeries, restaurants c) Cantilevered tables or tables with straight legs at
and roasteries shall be located on the rear side of each corner are preferable to central pedestals that
the plot or through the building shafts and ducts, in might restrict wheelchair access.
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16.3.2 HOTEL ESTABLISHMENTS (HOTELS, MOTELS AND HOTEL d) In Hotels and Motels there should be separate
SERVICED APARTMENTS) public lavatories for male and female to serve the
reception, waiting area and another two sets to
16.3.2.1 Hotel establishments shall be located in an area serve the dining room.
which has been set aside for hotel establishments, in
Each lavatory should have a wash basin, a toilet
accordance with the DCR for the related business unit.
with a seat and cover, and a washing hose or bidet.
16.3.2.2 Hotel establishments shall be designed according to There should be a door separating the basin from
approved requirements and the rules of the Department the toilet. Each lavatory must have hot and cold
of Tourism and the provisions of these building running water.
regulations. If the dining room is on the same floor as the
reception hall, they can share one set of lavatories
16.3.2.3 Parking spaces shall be provided, in accordance with
for male and female. Each set shall include minimum
section-15 of these regulations.
of two wash basins, two toilets and two bidets or
16.3.2.4 Hotels and Motels shall have minimum of 10 rooms. two washing hoses.
b) A small storeroom shall be presented in all typical The minimum number of bathrooms shall be as
floors. follows:
25% of the rooms shall have attached private
c) An electrical elevator shall be provided for buildings
bath rooms.
higher than three floors (ground floor plus two
floors above). 75% of the rooms should have shared bathrooms,
minimum of one bathroom per 2 rooms.
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g) The minimum area of hotel serviced apartments, Regarding its dimensions, the doors, the
excluding bathroom and entrance lobby, shall be as locations, the designs of the furnitures and
followings: location of the electrical switches, the minimum
For bedroom: 12.0 square meters. maneuvering space to be provided shall be 1.5
meter.
For studio:18.0 square meters.
c) The room should have a bathroom in accordance
h) Adequate natural lighting should be provided at with Authoritys related code, regarding the
the main entrance, corridors, staircases, rooms and toilet seat, bathtub, washbasin, cabinets,
halls. mirror, the type of flooring, the size of the doors,
i) Air conditioning shall be provided for all rooms, the location of the bathroom accessories and
halls, restaurants and entrance lobbies. the position of the bars and handles that do not
obstruct the movement within bathroom.
j) Self-illuminating signs must be placed in all the
d) Room to have an emergency exit leading directly
corridors, staircases, hallways, reception and
outside the building or to a balcony. Means of
places that are used by the public, in case of fire.
safety and security shall be provided for various
k) Fire extinguishers should be positioned in visible categories of people with disability.
and accessible places, with signs indicating where e) Car parking lots to be as near as possible to the
they are to be found. No materials or obstacles main entrances and shall be in accordance with
should be allowed to hamper the use of the Authoritys related code.
extinguishers.
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5.65 m
16.3.3.2 Plots allocated for gas stations shall not be permitted
to be used for any other purpose except for some
secondary functional uses such as vehicle servicing
sales outlet for refreshments and fast food (Mini Mart
and the like) with a minimum area of 150.0 square 5.5 m
meters. 1.2 m 1.2 m
16.3.3.3 The minimum width of the driveway between two Two Short Islands
gas station islands with one pump each shall be 5.5
meters and 8.0 meters for an island with two pumps.
(figure -73)
16.3.3.4 The height of the sales outlet and its annexes shall not
exceed 4.2 meters.
10.0 m
limits, and maximum of 3 rooms in all stations outside
the city limits.
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0.
10
the water before connecting it to the decomposition 10
.0
R
(septic) tanks or to the public drainage network.
m
6.
0
0
m
6.
16.3.3.11 Parking spaces shall be provided, in accordance with
section -15 of these regulations. Gas Station with Fuel Pump Islands Obliquely Angled (mainly for one-way traffic)
6.0 m
the existing speed limit on the road in which the
station is to be located.
15.0 m
of 500.0 meters before and after the proposed
R
station, including traffic signs, lampposts, trees,
Boundary
10.0
inspection chambers, pump rooms and branch Front Corner
electricity stations.
Road
45.00
c) The direction of the traffic, number of road lanes
25.0 m
and speed limit.
m
0
6.
Road
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16.4 EDUCATIONAL TYPE 16.4.1.11 School shall have a health clinic that consists of a
minimum of one physician room, nurse room, an
16.4.1 SCHOOLS examination room and a lavatory.
16.4.1.1 Schools shall be located in an area, which has been
16.4.1.12 School shall have required number of playing fields,
set aside for schools, in accordance with the DCR and
master plan of the related business unit. according to the rules of the Ministry of Education
and their area should not be less than double the area
16.4.1.2 Schools shall be designed according to the approved allocated to classrooms, and part of them should be
requirements of the Ministry of Education and the shaded. Also a mast for the flag should be provided.
provisions of these regulations.
16.4.1.13 Vehicles (cars and buses) entrances/exits and routes
16.4.1.3 Sanitary installation requirements for pupils shall be as
shall be away from the pupils route.
mentioned in section-17.
16.4.1.14 A provision for security/guard post, with minimum space
16.4.1.4 Teachers and employees shall have one lavatory and
area of 6.5 square meters, should be provided.
washbasin per 10 employees.
16.4.1.5 Water coolers shall be distributed in various locations 16.4.1.15 Parking spaces shall be provided, in accordance with
inside the different parts and wings of school buildings section-15 of these regulations.
and in shaded areas of the open courtyards.
16.4.1.16 All teaching, administrative, common areas, auditoriums
16.4.1.6 Natural ventilation, lighting, and air-conditioning shall and recreational facilities shall be accessible and useable
be available, according to Authority standard that apply by people with disability.
to every part of the school, especially for classrooms,
laboratories and halls.
16.4.2 KINDERGARTENS
16.4.1.7 Light fixtures shall be located on the left of each pupil
and shall not be opposite to the teaching board. 16.4.2.1 Kindergartens shall be located in an area which has
16.4.1.8 Classrooms, courtyards, school canteens and lavatories been set aside for kindergartens, in accordance with the
for girls and boys, shall be segregated. DCR and master plan of the related business unit
16.4.1.9 The school shall have a library, with adequate area to 16.4.2.2 Kindergartens shall be designed according to approved
accommodate the number of pupils in the school. require- ments of the Ministry of Education and the
provisions of these regulations.
16.4.1.10 The school shall have enough laboratories, computer
rooms, and activities hall (Multi-purpose Hall or 16.4.2.3 Natural ventilation, lighting and air-conditioning shall
Auditorium). The laboratories shall be away from the be provided according to Authority standards, for every
classrooms and shall have strong extractor fans installed part of the building. All windows shall be provided with
or gas chambers where chemical experiments can be appropriate curtains.
carried out.
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16.4.2.4 The kindergarten building shall include waiting areas and 16.4.3 NURSERIES
rooms for management staff, teachers, administrators
and supervisors. The areas of these rooms shall match 16.4.3.1 Nurseries shall be located in an area which has been
the number of children enrolled. set aside for nurseries, in accordance with the DCR and
master plan of related business unit.
16.4.2.5 Kindergartens shall have a playground of an area not
less than double the area allocated to classrooms. At 16.4.3.2 Nurseries shall be designed according to the approved
least one third of this area shall be covered, and part of requirements of the Ministry of Education and the
it shall be planted. Toys and recreational facilities shall provisions of these regulations.
be provided for children and shall be maintained and 16.4.3.3 Children sanitary installation requirements shall be as
inspected on regular basis. mentioned on section-17.
16.4.2.6 Kindergartens shall have at least one canteen, and 16.4.3.4 Teachers and employees shall have one lavatory and
multipurpose hall. washbasin per 2 nursery rooms.
16.4.2.7 Childrens sanitary installation requirements shall be as 16.4.3.5 Natural ventilation, lighting and air-conditioning shall
mentioned in section-17. be provided according to Authority standards, for every
16.4.2.8 Teachers and employees shall have one lavatory and part of the building. All windows shall be provided with
washbasin per 10 employees. appropriate curtains.
16.4.2.9 Kindergartens shall have a health clinic that is consists 16.4.3.6 The minimum distance between beds in the nursery
of a minimum of physician room, an examination room rooms shall be 1.0 meter.
and a lavatory. 16.4.3.7 Nursery shall be located on either the ground or first
16.4.2.10 A provision for security/guard post, with minimum floor. It shall include open spaces that can be used for
space area of 6.5 square meters, should be provided. childrens physical activities.
16.4.2.11 The kindergarten building must be independent and 16.4.3.8 The building shall have a room that is used as a clinic with
it shall not include any other educational classes all basic medical equipments and first aid supplies.
belonging to any other academic levels. The classrooms 16.4.3.9 A provision for security/guard post, with minimum space
shall be located on the ground floor level. area of 6.5 square meters, should be provided.
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16.5 HEALTH BUILDINGS 16.5.1.10 Parking spaces shall be provided, in accordance with
section-15 of these regulations.
16.5.1 HOSPITALS
16.5.1.11 The facilities that shall be provided to people with
16.5.1.1 Hospitals shall be located in an area which has been
disability:
set aside for hospitals, in accordance with the DCR and
master plan of the related business unit. a) All entrances should be accessible to a wheelchair
user.
16.5.1.2 Hospitals shall be designed according to the approved
requirements and the rules of the Ministry of Health and b) All rooms should be accessible for the benefit of
the provisions of these regulations. patients, visitors and staff members with disability.
16.5.1.3 Staff sanitary installation requirements shall be as c) All clinics on all floors should be accessible.
mentioned in section-17. d) All patients rest rooms should be accessible to a
16.5.1.4 The areas of various departments, their relationship wheelchair user.
to each other, the width of the corridors, doors, the
electrical, hygienic and mechanical facilities that are 16.5.2 CLINICS
needed and the materials used must fit in with the
types, specifications and measurements of the medical 16.5.2.1 Clinics shall be located in an area, which has been set
apparatus and equipment required. aside for clinics, in accordance with the DCR and master
plan of the related business unit.
16.5.1.5 A provision of an isolation room for patients with
communicable diseases shall be provided. 16.5.2.2 Clinics shall be designed according to the approved
requirements and the rules of the Ministry of Health and
16.5.1.6 Natural ventilation and lighting shall be available in
the provisions of these regulations.
the patients rooms, the waiting rooms, the offices and
halls. Mechanical ventilation shall also be provided in 16.5.2.3 The clinic shall have a minimum of:
accordance with the approved standards, for areas that
have no natural ventilation. a) Two rooms, one for the specialist doctor and the other
for examination or treatment, each one with minimum
16.5.1.7 The patients rooms should be as far as possible from area 12.0 square meters.
the road and car parking area. The walls should be
b) Reception lobby.
sound proof to prevent noise transmission.
c) Male and female segregated waiting halls.
16.5.1.8 The hospital shall have a reserve generator.
d) One Lavatory for people with disability in addition
16.5.1.9 There shall be garbage rooms and ways of disposing of to sanitary requirements shall be as mentioned on
waste, in accordance with section-19 of these regulations section-17.
and with the approval of the Authority.
E) Pantry.
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16.5.2.4 The floors shall be of a smooth and cleanable material. 16.6 INDUSTRIAL TYPE:
16.5.2.5 Parking spaces shall be provided, in accordance with 16.6.1 FACTORIES AND WAREHOUSES
section -15 of these regulations.
16.6.1.1 Factories and warehouses shall be located in an
area which has been set aside for Industrial types,
16.5.3 PHARMACIES in accordance with the map attached to the Land Use
Classification and Regulations in the Emirate.
16.5.3.1 Pharmacies shall have a minimum area of 28 square
meters and they should be located in districts with 16.6.1.2 Staff sanitary installation requirements, as mentioned
commercial activities. on section-17.
16.5.3.2 The minimum ceiling height of the pharmacy should be 16.6.1.3 Parking spaces shall be provided, in accordance with
2.7 meters. section-15 of these regulations.
16.5.3.3 The minimum distance between the new pharmacy and 16.6.1.4 Every factory and warehouse must have skylight
any other existing pharmacies shall be 200 meters. openings for natural ventilation and lighting that are
at least 5% of the floor area unless approved by the
16.5.3.4 The floor should be made of a smooth and cleanable Authority.
material.
16.6.1.5 The net internal height of any depot, workshop or factory
must not be less than 4 meters and not more than 9
meters, unless otherwise permitted by the Authority.
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186 187
SANITATION
REQUIREMENTS
17
SECTION
188 189
17
SECTION
Sanitation Requirements SECTION: 17 Sanitation Requirements
17.1.1 Every habitable building must include provisions for sanitary 17.2.1 The minimum areas for bathrooms and toilets shall be as
facilities, unless otherwise permitted by the Authority. These mentioned on section-8.
facilities must include the provision of at least one toilet.
17.2.2 Bathrooms and toilets without ventilating windows shall be
17.1.2 Hot and cold water services shall be provided to washbasins. replaced by ventilating ducts. The air inlet and exhaust should be
well designed.
17.1.3 Trapped floor gullies or drainage channels shall be provided in
ablutions to enable all areas to be washed down, cleaned and 17.2.3 Light switches, electrical outlets, thermostats, and other
drained. environmental controls shall be in accessible locations.
17.1.4 All finished internal surfaces of ablutions shall be non-absorbent 17.2.4 It is convenient that bathrooms and toilets are adjacent to the
and cleanable. served spaces. (figure -75)
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17.3 PUBLIC SANITARY FACILITIES Appliances Facility per Male Staff Facility per Female Staff
1 per 1-15 1 per 1-15
Every operational building must include provision of sanitary facilities,
2 per 16-30 2 per 16-30
unless otherwise permitted by the Authority.
WCs and 3 per 31-50 3 per 31-50
Washbasins
17.3.1 Sanitary facilities shall be provided at rates not less than the (no urinals 4 per 51-75 4 per 51-75
followings: provided) 5 per 76-100 5 per 76-100
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d) Health Buildings: 17.3.2 Requirements for uses not specifically listed herein shall be
Hospitals: sanitary provisions at rates not less than determined by the Authority, based upon the requirements for
mentioned in below table-22. comparable uses and upon particular characteristics of the use.
Appliances Facility per Male Staff Facility per Female Staff 17.3.3 The entry shall be laid out properly.
WCs and Washbasins 1 per 4 1 per 4
17.3.4 All passageways or corridors should have a minimum width
Table-22 Sanitation Provisions for Hospitals of 1.2meters.
e) Cultural Buildings: 17.3.5 The minimum dimensions of stalls shall be 0.9 x 1.25 meters with
Theatres and Banquet Halls: sanitary provisions as outward door opening and 0.9 X 1.50 meters with inward door
mentioned in below table-23. opening.
Appliances Facility per Male Staff Facility per Female Staff 17.3.6 The working parts of at least one of each type of dispenser,
WCs and 1 up to 250, plus 1 for Every 2 up to 75, plus 1 for Every receptacle and vender (coin slots, push buttons, dispenser
Washbasins Additional 500 or Part Thereof. Additional 50 or Part Thereof. openings, etc) shall be located 1.0 meter above the floor finish
Urinals
2 up to 100, plus 1 for Every level.
Additional 50 or Part Thereof.
17.3.6 Waste receptacles are recommended to be recessed into the wall,
Table-23 Sanitation Provisions for Theatres and Banquet Halls
out of everyones way.
Cinemas: sanitary provisions at rates not less than
17.3.7 In addition to general lighting, task lighting shall be provided for
mentioned in below table-24.
each functional area in the sanitary facility.
Appliances Facility per Male Staff Facility per Female Staff
WCs and 1 up to 250, plus 1 for Every 2 up to 100, plus 1 for Every
17.3.8 The doors to adjacent female and male washrooms shall not be
Washbasins Additional 500 or Part Thereof. Additional 100 or Part Thereof. next to each other as this is psychologically disturbing and does
2 up to 200, males plus 1 for Every not offer privacy. Doors shall be self closing wherever possible.
Urinals
Additional 100 or Part Thereof.
17.3.9 The use of common toilets in case both sexes are employed is
Table-24 Sanitation Provisions for Cinamas prohibited.
f ) Industrial Building:
Factories and Warehouses: sanitary provisions at rates not
less than mentioned in below table-25. 17.4 SANITARY FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY
Appliances Facility per Male Staff Facility per Female Staff A WC compartment for general use by people with disability shall allow
1 per 25, or Part Thereof. for a frontal or lateral transfer from the wheelchair, with space for
WCs and 1 per 25,
For over 100, add at rate of the attendant to assist. The details in accordance with Authoritys related
Washbasins or Part Thereof.
1 per 40 urinals also provided. code.
Table-25 Sanitation Provisions for Factories and Warehouses
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SWIMMING POOL
REQUIREMENTS
18
SECTION
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18
SECTION
SWIMMING POOL REQUIREMENTS SECTION: 18 SWIMMING POOL REQUIREMENTS
Walkway
1.2 m Plot Limit
Surface Skimmers
Setback
1.8 m
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18.5.3 All decks and walkways shall be sloped at a grade 2.5%, in order 18.7 DIVING BOARDS
to effectively drain the water to deck drains.
18.7.1 A minimum clear head height above the diving board shall be 4.8
meters for head movement.
18.6 LADDERS AND STEPS (figure -78) 18.7.2 Diving boards shall be fully covered with anti slippery material.
18.6.1 Pools shall have ladders if the depth exceeds 0.6 meter. 18.7.3 For diving board fitted up to 1.0 meter height over the water
18.6.2 Pools with steps only may be permitted in case the depth is surface; the minimum water depth underneath the diving board
shallow and does not exceed 1.0 meter. is 2.5 meters.
18.6.3 A minimum of one ladder shall be installed within each 30.0 For diving board fitted of more than 1.0 meter height over water
meters of the pool perimeter. There shall be at least one ladder surface; the minimum water depth underneath shall increase at
located at the deep end and another at the shallow end. the rate of 0.3 meter for each 1.0 meter extra height for diving
board or any part thereof. (figure -79)
18.6.4 Material for the swimming pool ladder shall be corrosion resistant,
and shall be provided with non-slippery stepping surface with at 18.7.4 A horizontal spacing of at least 3.0 meters shall separate between
least 0.10 meter clearance from the wall. the diving boards, and between any diving boards at the side wall
of the pool.
18.6.5 The minimum tread of a step shall be 0.15 meter and the maximum
riser shall be 0.3 meter.
18.6.6 Swimming pool ladders shall be provided with a side balustrade Ceiling
that extends around the water surface on both sides of the ladder
or the recessed wall steps.
Plot Limit
diving
30.0 m
30.0 m 1.8 m
Setback
1.0 m
Ladder
water surface
0.15 m Balustrade
Water Depth
2.5 m
1.0
0.3 m
0.1 m
Figure-78 Ladders and Steps Figure-79 Diving Board
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18.8 LIGHTING, VENTILATION AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS 18.11 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
18.8.1 All indoor swimming pool equipment, rooms, bathhouses, 18.11.1 An appropriate place for the lifeguards high chair, and notice
dressing rooms, shower rooms and toilet spaces shall be boards with the guidelines and policies for the swimmers to
ventilated adequately either by natural or mechanical means, or follow, shall be provided.
by the combination of both.
18.11.2 A signboard showing water depth shall be fitted at the pools
18.8.2 Swimming pools shall be provided with adequate lighting, edge and shall mark the location of slope changes showing the
both above and under the water surface in order to provide an maximum and minimum depth and the point at which the slope
adequate illumination for the overall area of the pool. changes.
18.8.3 Every electrical circuit shall be provided with earth leakage circuit 18.11.3 Provide an adequate number of life saving devices (rings, etc.)
breaker. in the area. All details shall be as per the approval of E.H.S.
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REQUIREMENTS
19
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19
SECTION
REFUSE DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION: 19 REFUSE DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
19.1 GARBAGE ROOMS AND COLLECTION AREAS 19.1.4 In buildings with an area exceeding 180.0 square meters, garbage
rooms shall be provided as below table-26:
19.1.1 All types of buildings shall be provided with a garbage collection
point within the plot limits or a garbage room at the ground floor
Rubbish Amount Room Accommodate below
level of the building for garbage collection purposes. (Kg) Dumpsters Number
19.1.2.6 It shall be provided with adequate lighting and ventilation 19.1.5 The standard measurements for the garbage room areas are as
system. follows: (figure-80)
19.1.2.7 All windows shall be airtight and protected by a metal 19.1.5.1 There should be at least 0.3 meter of clear space between
mesh wire screen in order to prevent insects and rodents the dumpsters and the wall of the garbage room.
from getting into the room.
19.1.5.2 There should be at least 0.3 meter distance between
19.1.2.8 Floors and walls shall be ceramic tiles, for easy cleaning. one dumpster and the other, on all directions.
19.1.3 In buildings with an area less than 180.0 square meters, garbage 19.1.5.3 There should be a minimum space of 0.6 meter between
room of 1.2 x 1.8 meter with minimum door width of 0.9 meter, the dumpster and the door location.
automatic closing with mechanical ventilation shall be provided
19.1.5.4 The minimum internal corridor width of the garbage room
at the ground floor level only.
shall be 1.2 meter.
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Garbage 19.2.1 For buildings with more than three stories a garbage chute shall
Trolleys
Capacity be installed.
2.5 *(m3)
19.2.2 The materials for the garbage chute shall be non-corrosive, non-
2.04 m
combustible, prevent dampness, and have smooth inner surface.
1.48 m 19.2.3 The minimum chute diameter shall be 0.6 meter inside the small
room of not less than 0.9 x 0.9 meter in size. Door of minimum
0.3 m
0.8 meter wide, opening outwards with an automatic closing
1.22 m mechanism shall be fitted to all typical floors.
Internal
1.26 m
Corridor Garbage 19.2.4 For plot area less than 1500.0 square meters, the garbage chute
Trolleys
Capacity
can be replaced by a small room 1.8 x 1.2 meter on each floor in
1.2 m 1.1 *(m3) addition to the main garbage room on the ground floor.
1.8 m
and shall have an automatic door closing mechanism and
mechanical ventilation.
1.2 m
19.2.8 Active chemical waste, liquids and /or any other hazardous toxic
materials shall not be place inside the garbage dumpsters or
containers.
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19.3 RUBBISH CALCULATIONS AND DUMPSTERS MEASUREMENTS 19.4 DISPOSAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DIFFERENT TYPES OF BUILDINGS:
19.3.1 The calculation of the daily garbage amount for different building 19.4.1 In hotel establishments, it is possible to provide a hydraulic
uses shall be as follows: compressor. This requires the submission of a special study, and
19.3.1.1 Residential Use: an average of 12 kg for each 100.0 the approval of the Authority.
square meters of occupied area.
19.4.2 In educational establishments, a dumpster collection point must
19.3.3.2 Commercial use: be provided, that will accommodate not less than two of 2.5 cubic
meters dumpsters, one of them for papers and other for waste
a) Shopping Mall and Retail: an average of 12 kg for
products.
each 100.0 square meters of occupied area.
b) Office: an average of 5 kg for each 140.0 square 19.4.3 In health establishments, provision for a dumpster collection
meters of occupied area. point that will accommodate not less than two of 2.5 cubic meters
dumpsters is a must. This is in addition to containers for patient
c) Hotel: an average of 3 kg for each room, 5 kg for rooms, offices and administrative area where garbage output
each suite and for other areas according to the type calculation is 12kg/day for every 100.0 square meters of the net
of activities.
space area. Proper segregation shall be provided for the hospital
19.3.2 The standard measurements for the garbage dumpsters and the ordinary waste.
(containers) as follows: (figure -80)
19.4.4 In staff accommodation, a dumpster collection point shall
a) The measurements of a 1.1 *(m3) dumpster is 1.22 accommodate an average of one 2.5 cubic meters dumpster for
x1.26 meter. each 1000.0 square meters total building area in addition to the
garbage rooms each floors.
b) The measurements of a 2.5 *(m3) dumpster is 1.48 x
2.04 meter. 19.4.5 In industrial installations, a dumpster collection point must
be provided with an area that is at least 3 x 3 square meters.
It should be tiled with washable tiles, and a water supply for
washing. The collection point should have accommodate the
number of dumpsters required, at an average of one 2.5 cubic
meters dumpster for each 2000.0 square meters of the building
total area.
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REQUIREMENTS
20
SECTION
212 213
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SECTION
LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS SECTION: 20 LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
20.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS a) In general the minimum width for footpath shall be
1.5 meter, and for one lane cycle paths shall be
20.1.1 All sites must be suitably landscaped to:-
1.0 meter while for two lanes shall be at least 2.0
a) Provide an attractive and pleasant appearance. meters. (figure -81)
b) Contribute to the relief of heat, noise, dust and glare through
proper placement of green planting.
c) Provide visual privacy, in which significant trees are to be
planted adjacent to boundaries, acting as a buffer zone.
d) Provide a natural shading device.
20.1.2 Regular maintenance is to be ensured.
2.5 m
20.1.3 All landscaped areas are to be provided with a permanent
irrigation system supplied by either high quality (human contact
standard) treated sewerage effluent, or with relegated reverse
0.7m 1.0 m
water osmosis, protected by a back-flow system. However, it shall
be as per Authority related code 1.0 m 1.0 m 1.0 m 0.7 m
One Lane -
20.1.4 A landscaped plan shall indicate the design, materials, species, Cycle Path Minimum Width Two Lane - Cycle Path Minimum Width
landscape, feature elements and irrigation system and shall
be submitted to the Authority for approval as part of the
development application process.
Generally the details of landscape and coverage area shall be as per the Car Parking
DCR of the related business units. 0.75 m
1.5 m 0.25 m
20.2.1 Softscape
Foot Path Running Along Driveway
Indicates the numbers, species, sizes and positions of all trees,
shrubs, ground cover plants and lawn areas.
a) It is preferable to introduce softscape species, in combination
3.0 m
with the extensive use of date palms or other varieties of palms, to
produce an individual character of the UAE or Gulf environment.
Cycle Path Foot Path
b) Design for private landscape areas is to maximize the Car Parking
softscape in preference to the hardscape such as paving.
0.75 m 2.0 m 1.5 m 0.25 m
20.2.2 Hardscape
20.2.2.1 Landscape surfaces: Pavement for pedestrian along Foot and Cycle Path Running Along Driveway
driveways including pedestrian access to buildings,
foot paths, cycle paths, outdoor steps, ramps, etc.. Figure-81 Landscape Surfaces
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b) The minimum unobstructed width for footpath c) External steps within landscape area to be more
leading to public building shall be 3.0 meters. shallow than normal steps, the minimum tread and
(figure -82) the maximum riser shall be as mentioned in section-
13. (figure -83)
Public Building Entrance
0.28 - 0.35 m
Footpath
3.0 m
3.0 m
4.0 m
Tree 0.15 - 0.165 m
2.75 m
1.75 m
0.5 m
0.28 - 0.35 m
public building 0.15 - 0.165 m
Tree
4.0 m
Footpath Road
2.5 m
2.75 m
Figure-83 Landscape Surfaces - External Steps
3.0 m 0.5 m
d) Color and material types should be consistent in
size, material and proportion appropriate to the
Figure-82 Footpath Requirements for Public Building Entrance
pavements location and use.
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e) Requirements for people with disability are to be should be a darker tone compared to that selected
provided for within the landscaped area and shall for the street furniture. Smaller bollard type lights
be as per Authoritys related code. will be used in smaller pedestrian routes where
lighting is only required for immediate pedestrian
20.2.1.2 Hardscape features: (sculptures, water features, use. This will avoid excessive illumination. In
signage, street furniture and lighting standards). general, minimum light fitting height for parking
a) Signage area shall be 3.0 meters. (figure -81)
b) Street Furniture
c) Lighting Standards
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UTILITY21
SERVICES SECTION
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SECTION
UTILITY SERVICES SECTION: 21 UTILITY SERVICES
21.1 WATER SUPPLY TANKS 21.2.7 If the tanks are made of reinforced concrete and non-porous
material, a minimum distance 1.0 meter shall be provided from
21.1.1 Water supply tanks and installations shall comply with the adjacent building and fence. If it is made of block work or
the Authoritys relevant code. brick, a minimum distance of 3.0 meters shall be provided with a
21.1.2 Water supply tanks shall be provided with lockable inspection minimum depth of 1.5 meter from the level of the bottom surface
openings of adequate size for cleaning process. Openings shall of the pipe connected to the inlet.
be located away from the direct day to day movements and
sources of contamination, and shall be positioned higher than
the floor level.
21.3 PLUMBING WORKS
21.1.3 Design of tank shall take into consideration that the tank 21.3.1 Plumbing works shall comply with the Authoritys relevant code.
shall be free from sharp corners that may accumulate dirt or
21.3.2 An inspection chamber shall be fitted at each point where the
prevent thorough cleaning.
direction of drainage pipes changes or at which the degree
21.1.4 Location of water supply tanks shall be chosen as far as possible of slope changes or at the junction of a branch and main line.
from drainage network lines, inspection chambers, septic tanks Distance between any two successive inspection holes shall not
and soak ways. In all cases, drainage pipe lines shall not be exceed 15.0 meters.
permitted to run above or next to water tanks in case such tanks
are fitted underground. 21.3.3 No inspection chambers shall be constructed inside roofed
buildings except in shafts, service rooms, car sheds and
adequately ventilated corridors. Such chambers shall be of
21.2 SEPTIC TANKS dry type. Drainage pipes that extend underneath the flooring
and inside walls shall be protected from any external works or
21.2.1 Septic tanks shall comply with the Authoritys relevant code.
against settlement of floors.
21.2.2 Septic tanks shall be within the plot limits.
21.3.4 All inspection chambers shall be dug within the plot limits.
21.2.3 Septic tanks shall be located close to the approach road or
alleyway and distanced from the main building and the adjacent 21.3.5 All basement levels shall be provided with appropriate means
buildings to the plot. Location shall be subject to approval by the and ways for drainage and filtration of water such as sand
Authority and should be capable of being connected in future separation rooms, pumps, grease traps, etc.
with the public drainage network.
21.2.4 Septic tank ceiling shall be made of reinforced concrete in order 21.4 RAINWATER DRAINAGE
to withstand the load of vehicle traffic if necessary.
21.4.1 Rainwater drainage shall comply with Authoritys relevant code.
21.2.5 Tanks shall have an opening of adequate size with a heavy duty
lockable cover and top surface of the cover shall not rise above 21.4.2 The system for carrying rainwater from a roof shall be adequate.
the finished ground level of the site in which it is situated. The system shall carry the flow to an outlet to minimize the risk of
21.2.6 Septic tanks shall be accessible for cleaning, maintenance blockage or leakage and be accessible for cleaning blockages.
and evacuating process.
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21.4.3 Every exposed roof, canopy or building shall be finished with a 21.7 ELECTRICITY/LIGHTING AND TELEPHONE INSTALLATIONS
gradient of not more than 2% and not less than 1.4% in order to
direct the rainwater to suitable channels, gutters, and outlets or 21.7.1 Electricity, Lighting & Telephone requirements shall comply with
down pipes. the Authoritys relevant code.
21.4.4 All rainwater shall be either drained into a specially constructed 21.7.2 Electrical rooms in buildings shall satisfy the following
soak away or into the approach road to prevent dispersal of requirements:
surface water towards adjacent plots.
a) Proposed location and dimensions of the electrical room
shall be subject to approval by the related Authority.
21.5 GAS FACILITIES
b) The Electrical transformer room may be situated in the
21.5.1 Central gas supply and gas cylinder requirements shall comply setback area as such transformer provides a public service
with the Authoritys relevant code. to the buildings in the area.
21.5.2 Gas cylinders shall be kept in a covered, well-ventilated area 21.7.3 Telephone requirements:
outside the kitchen or the habitable spaces.
a) An appropriate area or areas shall be set aside for the
21.5.3 The gas cylinder storage in public buildings shall be well location of termination boxes, distribution frames equipment
ventilated, easily accessible to facilitate changing the empty etc. This may vary from a vacant wall in a secure room to a
cylinders and to be isolated, in case of fire. complete room depending on the telephone requirements of
the building.
21.5.4 All gas connections shall be confirmed to the standard
specifications approved by the Authority. b) A comprehensive system of horizontal and vertical cable
trays and/ or conduits from the external cable termination
point to telephone points throughout the building shall be
21.6 VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING provided.
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REQUIREMENTS SECTION
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SECTION: 22 INSULATION REQUIREMENTS
22.1 Water proofing and heat resistant material shall be subject to the following
conditions:
22.1.2 Water proofing and heat resistant material shall be fitted on the
rooftop in order to protect it from water leaks and solar effects.
22.1.3 Insulation layers shall be put around the building sub structures
up to 0.3 meter height above the earth level.
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22.1.4 All categories of metals that can become rusty shall be protected
by insulation and paint. It shall be maintained on a regular basis,
with particular reference to drainage and water supply pipes.
22.2 The block works shall comply with the thermal isulation standards and POWERS OF
guidelines of Dubai Municipality.
THE AUTHORITY SECTION
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SECTION: 23 POWERS OF THE AUTHORITY
23.1 At the discretion of the Authority, the building permit may be cancelled or
suspended if:
a) Work was carried out in contravention of the conditions of the building
permit or of any regulations issued by the Authority.
b) It is subsequently revealed that the building permit was issued on
the basis of erroneous information supplied by the developer or his
agent.
23.2 The building permit will not be withheld unreasonably, but the Authority
shall have the discretionary power, when issuing a building permit,
to attach such special conditions thereto as related to all or any of the
following matters:
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a) Filling or excavation within the plot.
b) Construction of boundary walls or fences.
c) Construction of the external appearance of the building, in relation to
fitness for its intended purpose and location. RESPONSIBILITIES
d) Disposal of soil, waste and rain water.
e) Health and safety of personnel and environmental conditions of the
AND DISPUTES SECTION
workplace and surroundings.
f ) The engineering standards to which any process installation is
constructed.
23.3 The Authority is empowered to change, amend, replace and/or update the
regulations without notice. It is the developers responsibility to obtain
updated regulations and ensure compliance.
23.5 The Authority reserves the right to reject the appointment of consultants
or contractors for particular jobs if they are not deemed competent to
fulfill the related responsibilities.
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SECTION: 24 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DISPUTES
24.2 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 Court.
INDEX:
FIGURES & TABLES
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INDEX: FIGURES INDEX: FIGURES
Figure No. Figure Title Page No. Figure No. Figure Title Page No.
Figure -1 Court Yard Definition 18 Figure -28 Open Balcony with Screen 85
Figure -2 Gross Area Calculation Definition 20 Figure -29 Terraces 87
Figure -3 Gross Lease-able Area Definition 20 Figure -30 Privacy Considerations for Stepped Terraces 88
Figure -4 Vehicles Access to Plot for Corner Plot 42 Figure -31 Transparent Pergola within Setback 89
Figure -5 Vehicles Access to Plot for T- Junction Road 43 Figure -32 Pergola over Swimming Pool on Rooftop 89
Figure -6 Maneuvering within Plot Limits and Segregation Figure -33 Rooftop 95
between Light and Heavy Vehicles 44 Figure -34 Corridor Clear Width 101
Figure -7 Plot Coverage Area 48 Figure -35 Kiosk Provision within Corridors 102
Figure -8 Building Height 49 Figure -36 Internal Corridor Minimum Width 103
Figure -9 Ground Finished Floor Level (GFFL) for Plot Located Figure -37 Elevator Lobby Width 104
on Different Road Level 50 Figure -38 Glazed Arcade Double-Level 107
Figure -10 Shops and Showrooms Clear Height 52 Figure -39 Staircase Minimum Dimensions 110
Figure -11 Setback (S) For All Building Types except Industrial 54 Figure -40 Normal Staircase Dimensions 111
Figure -12 Building Setback (S) in Industrial Districts 55 Figure -41 External Staircase Dimensions 111
Figure -13 Fencing Height (H) Measurement 58 Figure -42 Curved Staircase Dimensions 112
Figure -14 Earth Retaining Structures 59 Figure -43 Spiral Staircase Dimensions 112
Figure -15 Minimum Areas and Dimensions for Residential Figure -44 Ladder Dimensions 113
Spaces 63
Figure -45 Headroom Measurement 114
Figure -16 Areas and Dimensions for Service Spaces 64 Figure -46 Staircase Location via User 115
Figure -17 Windows Requirements 68 Figure -47 Landing Provision 115
Figure -18 Window Sill Height via Different Usage 69 Figure -48 Fire-escape Stairs Types 118
Figure -19 Width of Door Opening and Egress Capacity 71
Figure -49 Straight and Curved Vehicles Ramps Requirements 122
Figure -20 Doors Opening Styles 72
Figure -50 Vehicles Sloped Parking Area 122
Figure -21 Court Yard for Habitable Spaces 74
Figure -51 Straight and Curved Vehicles Ramps Dimensions 123
Figure -22 Shaft for Maid's Room 75
Figure -52 Helical Vehicle Ramp Slope & Dimensions 124
Figure -23 Shaft for Closed Kitchen 76 Figure -53 Vehicle Ramp Grade Transition 125
Figure -24 Open Kitchen 77 Figure -54 Service Ramp Requirements 126
Figure -25 Shaft for Closed Pantry / Bathroom 78 Figure -55 Concrete Wheel Stopper 133
Figure -26 Building Projections (Balconies / Canopies) within Figure -56 Reserve Space for Entry and Exit 134
Setback 82
Figure -57 Dead End Driveway 135
Figure -27 Building Projections (Balconies / Canopies) over Road 84
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INDEX: FIGURES INDEX: TABLES
Figure No. Figure Title Page No. Table No. Table Title Page No.
Figure -58 Parallel Car Parking 135 Table -1 Internal Clear Height for Different Building Types 51
Figure -59 (45) Angled Car Parking 136 Table -2 Minimum Areas and Dimensions via Different
Space Types 62
Figure -60 (60 and 75) Angled Car Parking 137
Table -3 Space Allowances via Occupancy 65
Figure -61 (90) Angled Car Parking 138
Table -4 Minimum Door Width via Types 71
Figure -62 Indoor Car Garages 139
Table -5 Angled Car Parking Minimum Dimensions 136
Figure -63 Bus Parallel Parking 140
Table -6 Cycles Stands Minimum Dimensions 141
Figure -64 (90) Buses Angled Parking 140
Table -7 Awqat Masjid within Residential Areas 160
Figure -65 Cycles Stands 141
Table -8 Jame Masjid within Residential Areas 160
Figure -66 Loading / Unloading Area with ( 90) Maneuvering
for 15.0 meters Long Trucks 148 Table -9 Awqat Masjid within Town Centre Areas 161
Figure -67 Headroom Criteria for Covered Loading Decks 149 Table -10 Jame Masjid within Town Centre Areas 161
Figure -68 Loading / Unloading Area with (10 and 45) Table -11 Awqat Masjid within Rural Areas 161
Maneuvering for 15.0 meters Long Trucks 150
Table -12 Jame Masjid within Rural Areas 162
Figure -69 Dwelling Unit 154
Table -13 Awqat Masjid within Public Places/ Gardens and
Figure -70 Villas Annexes 157 Parks 162
Figure -71 General Masjid (Mosque) Requirements 163 Table -14 Awqat Masjid within Public Places/ Highways 162
Figure -72 General Mussala (Prayer Room) Requirements 166 Table -15 Kitchens or Food Preparation Areas via Food
Establishments Types 167
Figure -73 Gas Station Minimum Dimensions 175
Table -16 The Minimum Areas for Food Establishments 169
Figure -74 Access to Gas Station 177
Table -17 Sanitation Provisions for Schools and kindergartens 192
Figure -75 Bathroom Convenient Location 191
Table -18 Sanitation Provisions for Nurseries 192
Figure -76 Swimming Pool Setback and Walkway Requirements 198
Table -19 Sanitation Provisions for Offices and Shops 193
Figure -77 Swimming Pool Systems 199
Table -20 Sanitation Provisions for Hotels 193
Figure -78 Ladders & Steps 200
Table -21 Sanitation Provisions for Restaurants and Cafes 193
Figure -79 Diving Board 201
Table -22 Sanitation Provisions for Hospitals 194
Figure -80 Garbage Room Measurements 208
Table -23 Sanitation Provisions for Theatres and Banquet Halls 194
Figure -81 Landscape Surfaces 215 Table -24 Sanitation Provisions for Cinemas 194
Figure -82 Footpath Requirements for Public Building Entrance 216 Table -25 Sanitation Provisions for Factories and Warehouses 194
Figure -83 Landscape Surfaces-External Steps 217 Table -26 Garbage Room Size via Rubbish Amount 207
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