Procedures Manual For Customer Services - V2

Town Planning Sector
Construction Permit Division
PROCEDURES MANUAL FOR

CUSTOMER SERVICES
September 2012
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55 --------------------------------------------------------- Building Permit Application Flow Chart
56 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Permit Issuance Checklist
55 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ General Requirements
71 ------------------------------------------------------- Architectural Submission Requirements
51 ----------------------------------------------------------- Structural Submission Requirements
94 --------- Building Permit Application Form 1 New & Under-Construction Buildings
97 ----------------------------------- Building Permit Application Form 2 Existing Buildings
166 -- Quarterly Site Progress Report Form 3 New & Under-Construction Buildings
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Original Temporary permit in center

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Original description letter from
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Original letter from consultant
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Contractor license copy
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Consultant license copy
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NOC on the System
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New investigation certificate 15 days
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)Soil Test report (original
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Labor residence Contract in the ICAD

Rents Clearance in case of Industrial or
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Letter from Municipality Center that
found Permanent fence or do
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Temporary fence in case of additions
For issue Commercial license the additional documents required:
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DOT
UPC Approval

Renewal Permit Request

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Assignment order from the owner

Original letter from consultant by supervise,
design , and contractor execution
Copy from previous permit license
Contractor license
Consultant license
Investigation certificate (residential/commercial)
not for industrial and Private facilities
Review with Inspection section to bring a report
User name contractor
Fees Payment Receipt (fees as per renewal
permit type)
In case change the contractor required the following Approval:
Health and Safety, and Roads Department
Pay new insurance and fees as per building type

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Permit Building Demolition Request

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Document
Recently Land Architect
Recently Research Certificate
Owner Request
Contractor license copy
Required Documents
Required Documents
Permit Request

CRM
CDP

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Document
Copy of UPD Approval
Owner Request
New Site Plan
Required Documents
Required Documents
Registration Certificate
Contractor Commercial License
Permission Permit Request

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Document
For Night Work Permission the following documents required:

Contractor Request
Permit License
External umbrellas license the following approval required:
Landlord Approval
New Site Plan
Copy from Passport or Emirates ID
Required Documents
Required Documents
Extract Approved DWG

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Request from Owner
Or Owner Assignment letter to Consultant
Or Construction License for Contractor
Required Documents
Required Documents
Drawing Approval

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Required Documents
Document
Original Structural DWG
Consultant Commercial License
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In addition to the all attachments which submit

with DWG
Required Documents
Original Architectural DWG
Drawing Stamp in the archive
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Required Documents
Document
Original Structural DWG 2 copies
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Original License
In addition to the all attachments which submit

with DWG
Required Documents
Original Architectural DWG 2 copies
Architectural Drawing Approval Process

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Soil Investigation report
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Piles layout plan stamped by consultant

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)Casting Permission forms (5-copies

Letter from consultant
Requirements For Piling Test

Results Approval
Testing results Format 3 original copies
Valid Building Permit
Copy of the approved pile design
Piles layout showing the tested piles
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The original reading site sheet
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issuance firm, Consultant and
Contractor
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Required Documents
Required Documents
Requirements for Piles design

submittal
Requirements for Piles

design submittal
Piles layout showing the piles

proposed to be tested
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7 days cubs tests results report
Copy of the approved piles design
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Letter from consultant
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MEP Drawing Approval Documents
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MEP Drawings Approval Request
Original Approved Site Plan
Original Approved Architectural Drawings
Original Approved MEP Drawing
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GR 01
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ARCH 01
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STR 01
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MEP 01
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DPPS-Form 1
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DPPS-Form 2
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Building Permit Application Flow Chart
Building Permit Application Flow Chart

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Online Project Registration via CDP

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Refer Doc.ARCH-01/STR-01/MEP-01
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) (to be completed at Customer Service Counter, Central Atrium
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Permit Issuance Checklist
Permit Issuance Checklist

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Item
Description
Building Permit
Application Form
2 (original)*
ADM Town
Planning
Affection Site
Plan (original)*
Master Developer
Affection Site
Plan (original)*
Developers Own
ers NOC Letter
for proposed fitout works
(original)*
To be
uploaded
upon
project
registratio
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Remarks
Applicant
All Parties as
appeared in the
form.
ADM
reviewer/projec
t coordinator
will sign before
Applicant
uploads.
Applicant
Abu Dhabi
Municipality
6 months
validity.
Applicant
Master
Developer &
Infrastructure
Planner
Applicant
Developers Own
ers Appointment
Applicant
Letter for 3rd party
(original)*
Applicants valid
Applicant
Trade License
To be signed
/stamped by :
Developer/Owne
r or other
appointed 3rd
party
Letter shall
clearly state
the tenanted
unit/store no.
and intended
usage as per
approved
building
plan(s). And
shall be
supported by a
key plan
showing its
location. If 3rd
party is
appointed, item
5 shall be
submitted.
Developer/Owne
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Issuing
Authority
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Applicants Letter
for the design
and supervision
liability (original)*
Consultant-ofRecord
Registration
Certificate (copy)
Owners Tenants
Appointment
Letter for fit-out
contractor
(original)*
Fit-out
contractors valid
Trade License
(copy)
Fit-out
contractors
username
Building
Completion
Certificate (copy)
Other
special/supportin
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external
agencies-if any
(copy)
Applicant
Abu Dhabi Civil

Defense
Consultant
-of-Record
Issuing
Authority
Applicant
Owner/Tenant
Contractor
Issuing
Authority
Contractor
Applicant
Applicant
Applicant can
make the fitout application
but no fit-out
permit will be
issued without
the
contractors
documents and
information
Abu Dhabi
Municipality
Issuing
Authority/Agenc
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Required if
warranted by
external
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General Requirements
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B. User Guide for the International Building Code in the Emirates of Abu
Dhabi published by the Department of Municipal Affairs Abu Dhabi
)(http://abudhabibuildingcodes.ae/
C. American National Standard on Accessible and Usable Building and
Facilities -ICC/ANSI A117.1-2003 edition published by the
International Code Council.
D. Uniform Plumbing Code of Abu Dhabi Emirate published by
)Environmental Agency Abu Dhabi. (www.ead.ae/en/library/
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;E. Other standards and reference from accredited institutions/societies

)i. British Standards Institution BSI (latest edition
)ii. American Concrete Institute ACI (latest edition
iii. American Institute of Steel Construction AISC (latest edition) for
structural steel works.
iv. Urban Building Code for Seismic Design UBC for seismic design.
v. American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM
vi. American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME
vii. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
Engineers handbook- ASHRAE
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Diagram 5A Project Record Sheet-2
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Diagram 5B Drawing List
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Diagram 5C Project Data Analysis Sheet
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Diagram 5D Code Analysis Sheet
Structural Submission Requirements
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Document No.
Revision No.
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Title
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Structural Submission Requirements

1-7-2012
INTRODUCTION
This document outlines the general requirements applicable to all Structural submissions.
Structural submission can be broadly categorized into two main headings Substructure and
Superstructure.
This document provides clear guidelines to enable the applicant to lodge the appropriate
submittals.
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2.1
2.2
Substructure
2.1.1 Geotechnical Report
2.1.2 Information to be shown on Drawings
2.1.2.1
Shoring
2.1.2.2
Marine Works
2.1.2.3
Shallow Foundation
2.1.2.4
Deep Foundation (piles)
2.1.3 Calculations
2.1.3.1
Load Calculation
2.1.3.1.1 Gravity Load
2.1.3.1.2 Lateral Load
2.1.3.1.3 Earthquake Loads
2.1.3.1.4 Thermal Loads
Superstructure
2.2.1 General Requirements
2.2.1.1
Concrete Building
2.2.2 Design Checklist
2.2.3 Additional Foundation Requirements
2.2.4 Additional Vertical Element Requirements
2.2.5 Additional Horizontal Element Requirements
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2.1
SUBSTRUCTURE
2.1.1
GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
Detailed geotechnical investigation reports shall be submitted with the structural
drawings for every project by the consultant shall ensure that the required amount of
boreholes are carried out to the required depth by the geotechnical engineer, to the
requirements of the nominated code of practice for site investigations .
Geotechnical investigation reports are to contain, but not be limited to, the following
information applicable:
Parameters for the geotechnical design of piles.

Assessment of geotechnical conditions of pile construction and installation.
Potential for ground heave, damage to adjacent structures or neighboring piles.
Vibration effects and potential for damage to adjacent structures.
Near surface conditions for lateral load design.
Spring stiffness of vertical and lateral soil (varying with depth) as required for design
purposes (for piles and rafts).
Allowable bearing capacity of the founding material.
Allowable shaft adhesion.
Recommendations for shallow foundation such bearing capacity, excavation depth,
cement type etc.
Short term and long term design parameters, in particular for retaining walls.
Allowable anchor restraint parameters for shoring design.
Potential for slope instability.
Potential for liquefaction and design requirements and/ or ground improvement
techniques to overcome the phenomenon.
Assessment of site conditions on pile durability ( sulphates, chlorides, PH in soil and
water ).
Groundwater level, dewatering requirements and possible affect on surrounding
buildings.
Earthquake ground classification factor in accordance to the requirements of the
uniform building code.
Excavation of soil and rock.
Porosity of the soil for possible concrete aggression.
Any other comments relevant to design and construction as may revealed by the
investigation and testing.
Subsequent to completion of soil investigation works and all necessary laboratory
testing, the consultant must submit documents certifying that:
All soil investigation works and laboratory works have been witnessed by a qualified
representative of the consultant.
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All works have been carried out in accordance with the nominated code of practice
for site investigations.
Proper equipment and tools, duly calibrated, have been used by qualified and
experienced personnel during all soil investigation and testing works, and that the
test results have been reviewed and approved by the consultant.
2.1.2
INFORMATION TO BE SHOWN ON DRAWINGS
2.1.2.1
SHORING
Drawing containing existing gnawed level, all deferent excavation level,
underground water table level.
All level referred to NADD.
Proposed dewatering system and the profile of predicted seepage water line.
Guarantee letter from shoring subcontractor.
2.1.2.2
MARINE WORKS
Sea water levels HAT, MAT, LAT..etc.
Existing ground level, final plate form level and final dredging level (NADD).
Type and thickness of bed protection.
Considered Wave height.
Considered Seismic category.
Considered Mooring and berthing loads.
Surcharge load.
2.1.2.3
SHALLOW FOUNDATION
Soil laboratory name and soil report reference number.
Excavation depth and bearing capacity.
Any special requirements recommended in the soil report.
columns load values for the most critical load combination (service)
2.1.2.4
DEEP FOUNDATION
Piling plan showing pile length, reinforcement, legend for pile capacity, pile
testing and cut-off levels etc.
Pile caps layout including column and shear wall location with dimensions.
Pile caps sections showing thickness, steel reinforcement and levels relative to
datum.
Structural framing (general arrangements) for all floors including column
locations, floating column location if any, slabs etc. including the load transfer
mechanism.
columns load values for the most critical load combination
piles reactions due to the most critical load combination (service)
2.1.3
CALCULATIONS
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2.1.3.1
LOAD CALCULATION
2.1.3.1.1
GRAVITY LOAD
Dead load: weight of material, equipment and land scaped roof (saturated soil)
should be calculated according to IBC 2009 chapter 16 or alternatively in
conformance with table C 3-1 and C 3-2 of ASCE 7.
Live loads: live load calculation will be in accordance with IBC 2009 chapter 16.
Adopted dead and live loads shell satisfy the recommendations of Abu Dhabi
Municipality.
2.1.3.1.2
LATERAL LOAD
Soil lateral load: soil load calculation in accordance with IBC 2009 table 1610.1.
Wind load :
1) Minimum design loads for building and other structures, including
supplement 1 & 2 ( ASCE 7-05)
2) Wind load shell be based on basic wind speed ( 3- second gust ) 26.8 m/
sec. 10 years return period and 38.0 m/ sec. 50 years return period.
3) Reliable wind tunnel test study reflecting climatic site condition where it
looks provision not applicable.
4) All buildings shall be designed to limit maximum drift under 10 years return
period wind speed to 1/500 of building height above ground.
5) All buildings shall be designed to resist 50 year return period wind load.
6) Adequate provisions shall be adopted to eliminate risk and damage to non
structure element due to story drift.
7) The maximum allowed story acceleration due to 10 year retune period wind
load shall be limited to 15 mg for residential and hotels and 20 mg for
offices towers.
2.1.3.1.3
EARTHQUAKE LOADS
Minimum design loads for buildings and the structure including supplements
1&2 ( ASCE 7-05)
Seismic loads shall be based on mapped spectral response accelerations Ss and
S1 issued by Abu Dhabi jurisdiction.
For the design of substructure purposes the structure response modification
coefficient (R shall be equal one= 1. 0)
2.1.3.1.4
THERMAL LOADS
For structures are to exposed to we other the members shall be designed for 25
a uniform temperature changes.
For structures are exposed to the atmosphere from the outside surface the
members shall he designed for 25 non uniform temperature.
Members provided with expansion joints at maximum distances 60 meters do
not need thermal effect study
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2.2
SUPERSTRUCTURE
2.2.1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.2.1.1
2.2.2
CONCRETE BUILDING
The design of concrete structural members will be based on IBC 2009
and relevant standards.
Structural design of all projects submitted to the municipality for
approval shell ensure that the work is carried out by licensed and
qualified consultant with structural engineers having the necessary
qualifications and experience .
Design philosophy, complete design criteria and full calculation and
analysis shell be submittal in soft and hard Copy format.
Consultant shall ensure that structure is economically designed (as
appropriate) and must ensure that design and details are buildable.
DESIGN CHECKLIST
Consultants submitting structural drawings for approval must ensure they have designed the
foundations and the superstructure in accordance with the following general checklist:
Fire Rating Requirements
Structural adequacy
Integrity
Insulation
Durability Requirements
Corrosion resistance
Chemical attack resistance
Crack control
Waterproofing
Loading Requirements
Dead loads
Live load ( including any pattern load and heavy load / compactus requirements )
Wind load
Earthquake loads
Earth pressures
Water pressures
Buoyancy loads
Ground movements and differential foundation settlements
Dynamic effects / vibration resonance loads
Thermal loads
Creep
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Moisture variation ( shrinkage and swelling )

Expansion loads
Axial shortening of columns
Pre-stress ( hyperstatic reactions )
Impact and breaking loads
Fatigue
Construction loads
Serviceability requirements
Deflections/sag ( including allowance long term creep and shrinkage effects )
Hogging ( especially for post tensioned beams and cantilever back spans )
Axial shortening / extension
Rotation due to torsional effects
Crack control ( minimum pre stress level for post tensioned concrete )
Allowance for articulation of masonry wall as required
Allowance for brittle finishes
Stability requirements
Overturning and uplift
Buoyancy
Sliding
Strength requirements
Flexural strength ( including minimum strength requirements )
Beam shear strength (including minimum strength requirements )
Punching shear strength
Torsional strength
Bearing strength
Anchor strength for post tensioned beams
Foundation strength
Pre stress levels within acceptable limits
Detailing requirements
Tendon placement priority over reinforcement
Tendon/ reinforcement clash at columns etc
Penetrations through slabs and beams
Set downs, steps and sloping surfaces
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2.2.3
ADDITIONAL FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS
Buildings with basements require approval of all basement floor plans from the town planning
department of the buildings directorate and concerned service departments.
The submitted drawings shall clearly indicate the distance to the outer face of any permanent or
temporary training system. ( i.e. diaphragm walls, secant pile walls, contiguous pile walls etc. )
from the inner face of the basement walls.
Ground anchors supporting retaining systems for excavations, shall not extend into adjacent
plots into areas of highly concentrated utilities and service lines in all circumstances, clearances
shall be obtained from the relevant service departments.
Pile foundations together with shallow foundations shall not be permitted to support the same
superstructure, unless isolated.
Foundations calculations shall ( If required by the municipality ) address the design issues of
stability, durability and ultimate general requirements are:
Stability
Overturning and uplift
Buoyancy
Slope stability
Durability
Corrosion resistance
Chemical attack resistance
Crack control if required
Serviceability
Deflections/sag including allowance long term creep and shrinkage effects
Axial shortening ( in particular for piles )
Rotation of footings
Bearing stress
Ultimate
Punching shear
Beam shear
Flexural strength
Torsional strength
Anchor strength
*Geotechnical reports shall be submitted to the requirements of part 1, piling.
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2.2.4
ADDITIONAL VERTICAL ELEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Load calculation by tributary area method and moment shear factor method should
accompanied by plan drawings indicating the tributary areas. The use of software to calculate
column reactions is permitted, although should be accompanied by hand calculations using the
prior mentioned methods.
Calculations must show if columns are short or slender, according to the code provision.
All column design must be accompanied by moment interaction diagrams taking into account
slenderness effects.
Additional bending moments due to column beam/slab joints must be included in calculations,
including any secondary effects ( hyper static reactions ) from unbalanced post tensioning
reactions.
2.2.5
ADDITIONAL HORIZONTAL ELEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Edge beams around a radius and general torsionally loaded beams must allow for additional
longitudinal reinforcement and stirrups. All stirrups must be closed to ensure adequate
tensional resistance is achieved.
Slabs modeled using finite element method must clearly indicate all assumptions considered to
predict deflections, and must ensure that full moment connections are not modeled where they
can develop into pinned connections.
Transfer slabs must be limit deflections to span/1000 to ensure that elements and partitions on
above floors do not crack.
Include:
All plans and sections relevant to the project for all structural elements
Class and, where appropriate, grade designation of concrete
Exposure classification
Reference number and date of issue of applicable design standard
Fire rating (if not specified on architectural drawings)
Loading (superimposed dead load and live load to all slab plans and wind and
earthquake loads)
Grade and type of reinforcement and tendons
General notes
Concrete cover to reinforcement
The finish and method of control for unformed surfaces
Class of formwork for the surface finish
Curing procedure and duration
The force required in each tendon, the maximum jacking force to be applied and the
order in which the tenders are to be stressed
The location and details of planned construction or movement joints connections and
splices , and the method to be used for their protection
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The minimum period of time before stripping of forms and removal of shores
Any constraints on construction assumed in the design
Any special protective coatings
Characteristic compressive strength at 28 days
Characteristic flexural strength if required
Characteristic indirect tensile strength if required
Mean 7 days strength
Other early age strength
Slump of concrete
Cement type
Maximum aggregate size
Water/cement ratio
Maximum 56 day shrinkage
Density if required
Maximum water soluble acid(chloride ion) if required
Maximum sulphate concrete (SO3) if required
Temperature range at point of discharge if required
Testing requirements if required
Project assessment of concrete production if required
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Building Permit Application Form 1 New & Under-Construction Buildings
Municipality of Abu Dhabi City Town Planning Division

Building Permits Directorate Development Projects Section
Building Permit Application Form-1 For New and Under-Construction Project Only
1.0
General Project Information

Area
Name
Project Title
2.0
Plot(s)
Project Description
Site / Plot Area (sqm)
Sector
Site Coverage (%)
Total GFA (sqm)
Total GLA (sqm)
Detailed Project Information
Number of Building(s) within a Single Plot
Land Use
GFA (sqm)
GLA (sqm)
Building Height (m)
Phasing
Other Remarks
Sub-Plot No
Podium 1
Tower 1
Sub-Plot No
Podium 2
Tower 2
3.0
Applicants Information
Developers / Owners Name
Contact Details
Office / Mobile No.
Signature & Stamp
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Email Address
Consultants Name
Contact Details
Office / Mobile No.
Signature & Stamp
Email Address
Contractors Name
Contact Details
Office / Mobile No.
Signature & Stamp
Email Address
4.0
Type of Permit Application
(check the relevant boxes)
Land Reclamation
Foundation
*Modification (no permit issued if submit before BCC)
Land-Water Interface
Substructure (for phased permit)
*Addition (no permit issued if submit before BCC)
Excavation (includes open-cut)
Superstructure (for phased permit)
*Addition (no permit issued if submit before BCC)
Shoring (includes temporary shoring)
Full Building Permit
*Change of Use (no permit issued if submit before BCC)
Piling
Temporary Building Permit
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5.0
Municipal Official Use
Project ID
Building Officials
Project Coordinator
Architectural Reviewer
Structural Reviewer
Plan ID(s)
Signature
Date
Comments (if any)
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Building Permit Application Form 2 Existing Buildings

Building Permit Application Form-2 For Existing Building(s) Only
6.0

Area
Name
Project Title
7.0
Plot(s)
Project Description
Site / Plot Area (sqm)
Sector
Site Coverage (%)
Total GFA (sqm)
Total GLA (sqm)
Detailed Project Information (for modification / addition / change of use permit application only)
Number of Building(s) within a Single Plot
Land Use
GFA (sqm)
GLA (sqm)
Building Height (m)
Other Remarks
Sub-Plot No
Podium 1
Tower 1
Sub-Plot No
Podium 2
Tower 2
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8.0
Detailed Fit-Out Information
Building Name / No.
Floor
Unit No.
Approved Occupancy
Fit-Out Description
9.0
Type of Permit Application
Modification
10.0
Addition
(check the relevant boxes)

Fit-Out
Change of Use
Applicants Information
Developers / Owners Name
Contact Details
Office / Mobile No.
Signature & Stamp
Email Address
Consultants Name
Contact Details
Office / Mobile No.
Signature & Stamp
Email Address
Contractors Name
Contact Details
Office / Mobile No.
Signature & Stamp
Email Address
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11.0
Parent Project ID
Building Officials
Project Coordinator
Architectural Reviewer
Structural Reviewer
Project ID
Signature
Plan ID(s)
Date
Comments (if any)
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Quarterly Site Progress Report Form 3 New & Under-Construction Buildings

Quarterly Site Progress Report Form-3 - For New and Under-Construction Project Only
1.0

Area
Name
Project Title
Sector
Project Description
ADM Project ID
Start Date
2.0
Building Permit Status (expand where necessary)
S/no
Permit ID
3.0
Technical Staff Information (expand where necessary)
Site Team
Supervising
Consultants
Company
Name
Plot(s)
Parent ID
Title
Permit Type
Name
Completion Date
Permit Status
Issue Date
Project Cost (AED)
Issued To
Contact
Email Address
Project Manager
Tel:
Mob:
Architect
Tel:
Mob:
Structural Engineer
Tel:
Mob:
Mechanical Engineer
Tel:
Mob:
Electrical Engineer
Tel:
Mob:
Plumbing Engineer
Tel:
Mob:
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Main
Contractors
Company
Name
4.0
Safety Officer
Tel:
Mob:
Project Manager
Tel:
Mob:
Construction Manager
Tel:
Mob:
Site Engineer
Tel:
Mob:
Safety Officer
Tel:
Mob:
Construction Status (check relevant boxes)

Not commenced
Shoring works
Block works & partition
Internal finishes works
Site mobilization & fencing
Piling works
Waterproofing works
External finishes works
Demolition works
Foundation works
Insulation works
External landscaping
Dewatering works
Columns/Cores casting
MEP works
Testing & commissioning
Excavation works
Slabs casting
Cladding works
5.0
Baseline Construction Schedule & Milestones (spreadsheet can be attached as annex separately)
6.0
Actual Construction Progress (spreadsheet can be attached as annex separately)
7.0
Cause for Delay (explained if any)
8.0
Construction Forecast for Next Quarter (spreadsheet can be attached as annex separately)
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9.0
Site Progress Photographs (expand where necessary)
Narrative
1
Picture 1
Narrative
2
Picture 2
Narrative
3
Picture 3
Narrative
4
Picture 4
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10.0
Construction Violation Record (provide details if any)
S/no
11.0
Violation Description
Issue Date
Issue To
Issue By
Corrected Date
Inspected By
Inspection Date
(dd/mm/yy)
(Contractors Name)
(Municipal Center)
(dd/mm/yy)
(Municipal Center)
(dd/mm/yy)
Project ID
Building Officials
1
Project Coordinator
Architect
Structural Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Plumbing Engineer
Plan ID(s)
Signature
Date
Comments (if any)
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