Dubai, being recognized as one of the top 10 safest places in the world, proves the well-founded rules and regulations imposed by every government sector of the country.

The low crime rates increase the high rating of safety in the city, which contributes to the global recognition of Dubai, giving pride to every sector of the government, including the construction and engineering industry.

Dubai Civil Defence or DCD Dubai is one of the government authorities that ensures the safety of the people at all costs by securing safety in all places, including in and out of buildings and infrastructures.

DCD Approval: Drawing Submission

The authority strictly implements the Dubai Civil Defence Approval Procedure to continuously fulfill its objectives to protect lives by providing high-quality safety and security. Industrial facilities, commercial establishments, and apartment complexes in Dubai are all required to acquire DCD approval and inspections prior to, during, and after for both construction or renovation projects.

DCD Drawing Submission: Required Drawings & Details

Clients, contractors, and engineering consultants in Dubai are obliged to complete and submit requirements as part of the Dubai Civil Defence Approval Procedure.

The requirements include documents and drawings with details that should qualify under the standards of DCD approval.

Here are the required drawings and details needed for the Dubai Civil Defence Approval Procedure drawing submission.

Cover Sheet

Key Plan

Highlight units with Rev-Cloud

Existing Floor Plan

2-hour Fire-rated wall in Red color

1 hour in Blue color

Proposed Floor Plan

2-hour Fire-rated wall in Red color

1 hour in Blue color

Flooring Layout

Example: Ceramic, Parquet, Carpet, and others.

Ceiling Layout

Example: 60×60 Gypsum Tile, Plain Gypsum, Aluminum, and others.

Section

Showing vertical dimensions.

Existing Sprinkler Layout

Sprinkler Pipes are green in color

Sprinkler Head in Red color

Proposed Sprinkler Layout

Sprinkler Pipes are green in color

Sprinkler Head in Red color

Existing Smoke/Heat Detector Layout

Circuits are in Red color

Proposed Smoke/Heat Detector Layout

Circuits are in Red color

Existing Emergency & Exit Light Layout

Circuits are in Green color

Proposed Emergency & Exit Light Layout

Circuits are in Green color

Furniture or Equipment Layout

Device Typical Details

DCD Drawing Submission: Required Documents

Trade license copy

Copy of Ejari or Tenancy Contract

NOC from the building owner/real estate/management

Affection plan

Drawing review charges

AED 1020

Existing and proposed drawings

Dubai Civil Defence upholds the vision “To have the United Arab Emirates as one of the best countries in the world in achieving Safety and Security”, which already proves its credibility with the global acknowledgments of Dubai.

The assurance of safe buildings and infrastructures in Dubai reflects the capability of the government in implementing rules and regulations over the construction and engineering industry.

It also gives interest to investors and developers in further engagement in the engineering sector, providing more world-class and safe apartment complexes, commercial establishments, and industrial facilities in Dubai.

Dubai Approvals Team or DAT provides engineering and authority approval services from various authorities, including DCD Approval. We can guarantee a swift and accurate approval process comprising requirement completion and submission, and acquisition of approval. DAT also aims to align with the Dubai Civil Defence vision and objectives as one of the best engineering consultants in Dubai.

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