Drawing Submssion Requirements - September - 2018

ANNEXURE 2
DRAWING SUBMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
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A2. Drawing Submission Requirements
A2.1. Intention
A2.1.1. The drawing submission requirements in this annexure are to address the follow-
ing.
A2.1.1.1. To standardize the drawings submitted to Civil Defence for approval.
A2.1.1.2. To standardize the drawing format, colour coding and the information
that should be conveyed to Civil Defence engineers for their review and
approval.
A2.1.1.3. To achieve code complaint project submission and approval process in

timely manner.
A2.2. General requirements
A2.2.1. The general requirements for drawing submission to Civil Defence shall be in ac-
cordance with Table A2.1. General Requirements.
A2.2.2. The general requirements of Table A2.1. General Requirements shall apply to
Consultants, Contractors, Décor companies, LPG contractors, House of expertise
and event management companies, applying online for Civil Defence approval.
Table A2.1: DRAWING SUBMISSION-General Requirements
ITEM REQUIREMENTS
1. FILE FORMAT AND i. Soft copy file format shall be as required by the Civil Defence engineering
SIZE departments of individual Emirates. Generally pdf., dwf. formats are ac-
cepted for online approval process.
ii. Each file can be a maximum of 50Mb and the total maximum size of en-
tire attachments for a project shall not exceed 200 Mb. However all these
file format and size specifications shall be in accordance with portal ad-
ministration guidelines and procedures of individual departments.
iii. Where an individual file size exceed 50 Mb, file can be split into parts as
Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 etc.
iv. .Zip files, files with errors and password protected files shall not be sub-
mitted.
2. NUMBER OF FILES i. Each project shall have total of 4 to 6 separate files, as required by the
nature of project, as below.
a. Architecture and Life Safety.
b. Fire Detection and Alarm System.
c. Fire Protection and suppression systems.
d. Emergency Lighting and Signage systems.
e. Smoke Control and management systems.
f. LPG System (if applicable)
ii. In addition to above mentioned files, additional letters such as material
letters, scope of work, electrical appliance usage etc. maybe required if
applicable, as required by TabLe A2.1.

ITEM REQUIREMENTS
3. FILE NAMES i. Files required by Table A2.1.2.i. shall be named as below.

a. XXXXX (Application number)_LIFE SAFETY.
b. XXXXX (Application number)_FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.
c. XXXXX (Application number)_FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM.
d. XXXX (Application number)_EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM.
e. XXXXX (Application number)_SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEM
f. XXXXX (Application number)_LPG SYSTEM.
ii. Files required by Table A2.1.2.ii. shall be named as below.
a. MATERIAL AND ACTIVITY LETTER.
b. SCOPE OF WORK
c. LPG NOT REQUIRED
d. UNDERTAKING (Fore any client undertakings )
iii. File names such as below shall not be acceptable and drawings will not be
reviewed.
a. Fire
b. Civil Defence
c. Residential
d. Project
e. Untitled
f. FF
g. Approval
h. 2December
i. Tiltlepage
j. Groundfloor
4. DO NOT SUBMIT THE- i. Civil Defence does not review or evaluate any aspect of a project other
SE DRAWINGS than fire and life safety. The following drawings shall not be included in
the submissions.
a. HVAC
b. Drainage.
b. Lighting.
c. Plumbing.
d. Structural Details
e. Floor tiling
f. Ceiling tiles
g. Electrical distribution
h. Landscaping
ii. Product details with brand names, product catalogues and product brand
specifications, product catalogues shall not be attached as part of submis-
sions. Such submissions will not be reviewed and stamped.

ITEM REQUIREMENTS
5. REASONS FOR i. Drawings submitted to Civil Defence will be rejected without review,
REJECTION OF comments or suggestions if any of the following is true.
APPLICATIONS a. Without required number of files
b. Without appropriate file names as per this chapter
c. Without scale
d. Without check marking (On e-engineering/online submissions)
e. Without coverpage
f. Without room names, occupancy names
g. Without colour coding and format in accordance with this chapter
h. Without material/activity/storage method letter for Storage and in-
dustrial projects
i. Without clarifying letter of LPG/Natural gas usage.
j. Without highlighting exact scope of work in modification/
adjustment/refurbishment jobs with yellow cloud for as approved
and red cloud for as revised.
k. Submissions with product catalogues, product brochures, company
and product licenses.
ii. Architecture/Life safety drawings submitted to Civil Defence will be re-

jected without review, comments or suggestions if any of the following is
true.
a. Without fire access road layouts.
b. Without sections with dimensions.
c. Without all floor plans
d. Without 1/3 of building diagonal distance between stairs in sprin-
klered buildings.
e. Without 1/2 of building diagonal distance between stairs in non-
sprinklered buildings.
f. Without separation at discharge level stair between typical floor dis-
charge and lower level or basement discharges.
g. Without direct discharge through protected corridor for half the
number of building stairs.
h. Without stair details, step details in dedicated page as per this chap-
ter.
i. Without fire lift in dedicated shaft for highrise buildings.
j. Without fire lift lobby for Superhighrise building.
k. Without generator room in highrise and Superhighrise buildings.
l. Without pump room and water tank locations, sections and details.
m. With underground pump room having hatch entry, cat ladder and
spiral stair access.
n. Without required fire rating of corridors, stairs, LV room, substations,
generator rooms, plant rooms, hazardous storage rooms, pump
rooms etc.

ITEM REQUIREMENTS
5. REASONS FOR iii. Fire Detection and Alarm drawings submitted to Civil Defence will be
REJECTION OF rejected without review, comments or suggestions if any of the following
APPLICATIONS is true.
a. Fire Detection and alarm drawings superimposed on life safety de-
tails.
b. Without legend
c. Without wiring distribution.
d. Without all floor plans
e. Without sounder based detectors at bedrooms.
f. Without above false ceiling detectors with remote response indica-
tors.
g. Without sounders/speakers having flashers at parking, basements,
plant rooms and outdoor areas.
h. Without control panel (FACP/FARP) locations.
i. Without riser diagrams.
j. Without voice speakers for highrise and Superhighrise buildings.
iv. Emergency Lighting drawings submitted to Civil Defence will be rejected

without review, comments or suggestions if any of the following is true.
a. Emergency lighting drawings superimposed on life safety details.
b. Without legend
c. Without wiring distribution.
e. Without cross zoning for central battery systems.
f. Without control panel locations.
g. Without riser diagrams.
v. Fire protection and Suppression drawings submitted to Civil Defence will

be rejected without review, comments or suggestions if any of the fol-
lowing is true.
a. Fire protection drawings superimposed on life safety details.
b. Without legend and sprinkler types
c. Without piping distribution.
e. Without pipe sizes.
f. Without Fire pump and water tank capacities on riser diagrams.
g. Without riser diagrams.
h. Without vertical turbine type pumps for negative suction water tank
arrangements.

ITEM REQUIREMENTS
5. REASONS FOR vi. Smoke control/ Management drawings submitted to Civil Defence will
REJECTION OF be rejected without review, comments or suggestions if any of the fol-
APPLICATIONS lowing is true.
a. With HVAC drawings or details.
b. Smoke control drawings superimposed on life safety details.
c. Without legend
d. Without ducting distribution.
e. Without all floor plans
f. Without arrow marks for supply and return indications.
g. Without control panel locations.
h. Without riser diagrams.
i. Without typical details and specifications for fans, ducts and curtains,
if any.
vii. LPG/ Natural gas drawings submitted to Civil Defence will be rejected
without review, comments or suggestions if any of the following is true.
a. LPG drawings superimposed on life safety details.
b. Without legend
c. Without piping distribution.
d. LPG piping crossing through stairs, lift lobbies, garbage rooms.
e. Without tank locations, sizes, capacity and separation dimensions.
f. Without fill line location.
g. Without PRDP location.
h. Without all floor plans
i. Without typical tank installation details.
j. Without gas detectors and control panel locations.
k. Without riser diagrams.
6. LEGENDS ON THE i. Drawings submitted to Civil Defence shall essentially have the symbols
DRAWINGS and legend as required below.
a. LIFE SAFETY drawings shall have symbols and legend as per
Figure A2.1.1.
b. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM drawings shall have symbols and legend as per
Figure A2.1.2.
c. FIRE PROTECTION drawings shall have symbols and legend as per
Figure A2.1.3.
d. EMERGENCY LIGHTING drawings shall have symbols and legend as
per Figure A2.1.4.
e. SMOKE CONTROL drawings shall have symbols and legend as per
Figure A2.1.5.
f. LPG SYSTEM drawings shall have symbols and legend as per
Figure A2.1.6.

Figure A2.1.1.: LIFE SAFETY—Legends

Figure A2.1.2.: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM—Legends

Figure A2.1.2.: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (VOICE EVACUATION SYSTEM)—Legends

Figure A2.1.3.: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM—Legends

Figure A2.1.3.: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM—Legends

Figure A2.1.4.: EMERGENCY LIGHTING—Legends

Figure A2.1.5.: SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEM—Legends

Figure A2.1.6.: LPG SYSTEMS—Legends

A2.3. Consultant’s submissions
A2.3.1. Consultant’s drawings shall comply with the general requirements of Section
A.2.2. and Table A.2.2.
Table A2.2: Consultant’s Drawing Submissions
ITEM REQUIREMENTS
1. LIFE SAFETY i. Consultant’s life safety drawing file shall consist of the following draw-
DRAWINGS ings.
a. Cover page—1 page.
b. Setting out plan—1 page
c. Fire access road—1 page
d. Floor plans—1 page for each floor
e. Sections—2 pages
f. Stair details—1 page
g. Curtainwall, Cladding, Roofing—1 page
h. Door schedule—1 page
ii. All the above pages shall be combined as one file.
2. COLOR SCHEME FOR i. Color scheme for life safety drawings shall be as per life safety legend of
LIFE SAFETY Figure A.2.1. and below.
DRAWINGS a. Fire access road shall be PINK.
b. Stairs shall be GREEN.
c. Corridors, exit passageways, exit accessway shall be LIGHT GREEN
d. 2 hour rated walls shall be RED.
e. 1 hour rated walls shall be BLUE
f. 90 minutes fire door shall be RED, as per Figure A2.1.
g. 60 minutes fire door shall be BLUE, as per Figure A2.1.
ii. Travel distance shall be mentioned as per Figure A2.1.

iii. Diagonal distance shall be mentioned as per Figure A2.1.
iv. Separation distance between stairs shall be shown as per Figure A2.1.
v. Dead end distances shall be mentioned as per Figure A2.1.
vi. Room names/ occupancy usage shall be mentioned in each room.
vii. Show occupant load factors and occupant load on each floor.
viii. Show Stair details. See Figure Figure A2.2.c.
ix. Show pump room details. See Figure Figure A2.2.c.
x. See Figure A2.2.a. and Figure A2.2.b. for more details.

A2.3.1. Consultant’s drawings shall comply with the general requirements of Section A2.2.
and Table A2.2.
Figure A2.2.a.: LIFE SAFETY DRAWING COLOR SCHEMES

and Table A2.2.
Figure A2.2.b.: LIFE SAFETY DRAWING COLOR

and Table A2.2.
Figure A2.2.b.: LIFE SAFETY DRAWING COLOR SCHEMES
Figure A2.2.c.: LIFE SAFETY TYPICAL DETAILS

and Table A2.2.
ITEM REQUIREMENTS
3. FIRE DETECTION AND i. Consultant’s fire alarm system drawing file shall consist of the following
ALARM SYSTEM AND drawings.
VOICE EVACUATION a. Floor plans showing fire detectors, manual call points, Voice speakers,
SYSTEM Emergency lighting units, interfacing units, FACP locations—1 page for
each floor.
b. Riser diagram for Fire detection and alarm system—1 page
c. Riser diagram for Emergency Lighting system—1 page
d. Riser diagram for Voice Evacuation system—1 page
e. Legend shall be shown on each page
4. COLOR SCHEME FOR i. Color scheme for Fire detection and alarm system drawings shall be as
FIRE DETECTION per life safety legend of Figure A2.2., Emergency lighting legend as per
AND ALARM SYS- Figure A2.3. and below.
TEM AND VOICE a. Fire detectors shall be RED.
EVACUATION SYS- b. Fire detection and alarm wiring in RED.
TEM c. Voice speakers and wiring shall be in CRIMSON
d. Emergency lighting units and wiring shall be in GREEN.
ii. See Figure A2.2.c. and A2.2.d. for more details.

and Table A2.2.
Figure A2.2.c.: FIRE DETECTION, VOICE ALARM AND EMERGENCY LIGHTING COLOR SCHEMES
Figure A2.2.d.: LIFE SAFETY DRAWING COLOR SCHEMES

and Table A2.2.
ITEM REQUIREMENTS
5. FIRE PROTECTION i. Consultant’s fire protection and suppression system drawing file shall
AND SUPPRESSION consist of the following drawings.
SYSTEM a. Floor plans showing sprinkler heads, fire hose cabinets and con-
necting piping, major valves such as ACV, Zone control valve—1 page
for each floor.
b. Gas suppression system layout with Containers location, piping distri-
bution and nozzles.
c. Foam suppression system layout with storage tank location, piping
distribution and nozzles.
d. Design criteria tables for Sprinklers, Gas suppression systems and
foam suppression systems.
e. Pre-action system layout with piping and nozzle heads
f. Pipe sizes on each piping distribution
g. Pump room location and details—1 page or next to its floor plan
h. Riser diagram for Sprinklers, hose cabinets with pump and water tank
capacities—1 page
i. Legend shall be shown on each page
j. Breeching inlet connection locations.
k. Typical installation details of every equipment in the proposal—1 page
6. COLOR SCHEME FOR i. Color scheme for Fire protection system drawings shall be as per life safe-
FIRE PROTECTION ty legend of Figure A2.3. and below.
AND SUPPRESSION a. Sprinklers, nozzles, FHC , Valves shall be RED.
SYSTEM b. Hose Piping shall be BLUE.
c. Sprinkler piping, gas suppression piping, foam system piping etc in
GREEN.
d. Fire extinguishers shall be RED.
ii. See Figure A2.2.e. , Figure A2.2.f. and A2.2.g. for more details.

and Table A2.2.
Figure A2.2.e.: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM COLOR SCHEMES

and Table A2.2.
Figure A2.2.e.: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM COLOR SCHEMES
Figure A2.2.f.: TYPICAL FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM INSTALLATION

and Table A2.2.
Figure A2.2.g.: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM RISER DIAGRAM

and Table A2.2.
ITEM REQUIREMENTS
7. SMOKE CONTROL i. Consultant’s Smoke control and smoke management system drawing file
AND SMOKE shall consist of the following drawings.
MANAGEMENT a. Floor plans showing extraction ducts, ducts for fresh air make-up,
SYSTEM pressurization ducts, corridor smoke control ducts, extraction points,
supply points—1 page for each floor.
b. Where natural ventilation is applicable, clear sections shall show wall
openings and the opening calculation table shall be shown.
c. Duct fire rating, sizes shall be shown.
d. Design criteria table shall be shown.
e. Extraction fan specifications and location shall be shown.
f. Riser diagram for system with ducting and principle for each floor—1
page
g. Legend shall be shown on each page
h. Typical installation details of every equipment in the proposal—1 page
8. COLOR SCHEME FOR i. Color scheme for smoke control and smoke management system draw-
SMOKE CONTROL ings shall be as per life safety legend of Figure A2.5. and below.
AND SMOKE a. Supply ducting shall be RED.
MANAGEMENT b. Extraction ducting shall be CRIMSON.
SYSTEM
ii. See Figure A2.2.h. and Figure A2.2.i. for more details.

Figure A2.2.h.: SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEM COLOR SCHEMES

Figure A2.2.i.: SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEM RISER AND TYPICAL DETAILS

and Table A2.2.
ITEM REQUIREMENTS
9. LPG/NATURAL GAS i. Consultant’s LPG/Natural gas system drawing file shall consist of the fol-
SYSTEM lowing drawings.
a. Floor plans showing LPG/Natural gas piping distribution, control
valves, supply points, gas detectors, emergency switches, control pan-
el location, filling point location, PRDP location —1 page for each floor.
b. Location and installation details of tanks with clear tank dimensions,
separation distances from buildings, roof edges, structures and shafts.-
1 page
c. Pipe type and sizes shall be shown.
d. Shaft fire rating shall be shown.
e. Riser diagram for system with piping distribution for each floor—1
page
f. Legend shall be shown on each page
g. Typical installation details of every equipment in the proposal, includ-
ing piping through shafts, containment arrangement, detector installa-
tion, control panel installation, PRDP details with dimensions —1 page
8. COLOR SCHEME FOR i. Color scheme for smoke control and smoke management system draw-
LPG/NATURAL GAS ings shall be as per life safety legend of Figure A2.6. and below.
SYSTEM a. Gas piping distribution shall be CRIMSON.
b. Gas tanks shall be CRIMSON.
c. Shafts and containment piping shall be RED.
ii. See Figure A2.2.j. and A2.2.k. for more details.

and Table A2.2.
Figure A2.2.j.: LPG/ NATURAL GAS SYSTEM COLOR SCHEMES

and Table A2.2.
Figure A2.2.k.: LPG/ NATURAL GAS SYSTEM TYPICAL INSTALLATION DETAILS

A2.4. Décor/ Fit out submissions
A2.4.1. Décor/Fitout drawings shall comply with the general requirements of Section A2.2.
and Table A2.3.
Table A2.3: Décor / Fitout Drawing Submissions
ITEM REQUIREMENTS
1. LIFE SAFETY i. Decor life safety drawing file shall consist of the following drawings.
DRAWINGS a. Cover page—1 page.
b. Setting out plan/ Floor plan with scope of work highlighted—1 page
c. Floor plans with furniture layouts—1 page for each floor
d. Sections, above false ceiling details—1 pages
e. Stair details—1 page
f. Door schedule—1 page
2. COLOR SCHEME FOR i. Color scheme for life safety drawings shall be as per life safety legend of
LIFE SAFETY Figure A2.1. and Table A2.2.2.
DRAWINGS ii. See Figure A2.3.a. and Figure A2.3.b. for more details.
Figure A2.3.a.: DÉCOR / FIT OUT DRAWING REQUIREMENTS

and Table A2.3.
Figure A2.3.b.: DÉCOR TRAVEL DISTANCES AND FURNITURE LAYOUTS

and Table A2.3.
ITEM REQUIREMENTS
3. FIRE DETECTION AND i. Decor fire alarm system drawing file shall consist of the following draw-
ALARM SYSTEM AND ings.
VOICE EVACUATION a. Floor plans showing fire detectors, manual call points, Voice speakers,
SYSTEM Emergency lighting units, interfacing units, FACP locations—1 page for
each floor.
b. Riser diagram for Fire detection and alarm system—1 page
c. Riser diagram for Emergency Lighting system—1 page
d. Riser diagram for Voice Evacuation system—1 page
e. Legend shall be shown on each page
4. COLOR SCHEME FOR i. Color scheme for Fire detection and alarm system drawings shall be as
FIRE DETECTION per life safety legend of Figure A2.2., Emergency lighting legend as per
AND ALARM SYS- Figure A2.3. and below.
TEM AND VOICE a. Fire detectors shall be RED.
EVACUATION SYS- b. Fire detection and alarm wiring in RED.
TEM c. Voice speakers and wiring shall be in CRIMSON
d. Emergency lighting units and wiring shall be in GREEN.
ii. See Figure A2.3.c. for more details.
Figure A2.3.c.: DÉCOR / FIT OUT DRAWING REQUIREMENTS

and Table A2.3.
ITEM REQUIREMENTS
5. FIRE PROTECTION i. Decor fire protection and suppression system drawing file shall consist of
AND SUPPRESSION the following drawings.
SYSTEM a. Floor plans showing sprinkler heads, fire hose cabinets and connecting
piping, major valves such as ACV, Zone control valve, fire extinguishers —
1 page for each floor.
b. Gas suppression system layout with Containers location, piping distribu-
tion and nozzles.
c. Foam suppression system layout with storage tank location, piping distri-
bution and nozzles.
d. Pipe sizes on each piping distribution
e. Riser diagram for Sprinklers, hose cabinets with pump and water tank
capacities—1 page
6. COLOR SCHEME i. Color scheme for Fire protection system drawings shall be as per life safety
FOR FIRE legend of Figure A2.3. and below.
PROTECTION AND a. Sprinklers, nozzles, FHC , Valves shall be RED.
SUPPRESSION b. Hose Piping shall be BLUE.
SYSTEM c. Sprinkler piping, gas suppression piping, foam system piping etc in
GREEN.
d. Fire extinguishers shall be RED.
ii. See Figure A2.3.e for more details.
7. SMOKE CONTROL i. Decor Smoke control and smoke management system drawing file shall
AND SMOKE consist of the following drawings.
MANAGEMENT a. Floor plans showing extraction ducts, ducts for fresh air make-up, pres-
SYSTEM surization ducts, corridor smoke control ducts, extraction points, supply
points—1 page for each floor.
b. Where natural ventilation is applicable, clear sections shall show wall
openings and the opening calculation table shall be shown.
c. Legend shall be shown on each page
d. Typical installation details of every equipment in the proposal—1 page
8. COLOR SCHEME i. Color scheme for smoke control and smoke management system drawings
FOR SMOKE CON- shall be as per life safety legend of Figure A2.5. and below.
TROL AND a. Supply ducting shall be RED.
SMOKE b. Extraction ducting shall be CRIMSON.
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM

and Table A2.3.
Figure A2.3.c.: DÉCOR / FIT OUT DRAWING FIRE FIGHTING

and Table A2.3.
A2.5. LPG/ Natural gas submissions
A2.5.1. LPG/ Natural gas drawings shall comply with the general requirements of Section
A2.2. and Table A2.3.9. and Table A2.3.10.
ITEM REQUIREMENTS
9. LPG/NATURAL GAS i. Decor LPG/Natural gas system drawing file shall consist of the following
SYSTEM drawings.
a. Floor plans showing LPG/Natural gas piping distribution, control valves,
supply points, gas detectors, emergency switches, control panel location,
filling point location, PRDP location —1 page for each floor.
b. Location and installation details of tanks with clear tank dimensions, sep-
aration distances from buildings, roof edges, structures and shafts.-1
page
c. Pipe type and sizes shall be shown.
d. Shaft fire rating shall be shown.
e. Riser diagram for system with piping distribution for each floor—1 page
g. Typical installation details of every equipment in the proposal, including
piping through shafts, containment arrangement, detector installation,
control panel installation, PRDP details with dimensions —1 page
8. COLOR SCHEME i. Color scheme for smoke control and smoke management system drawings
FOR LPG/ shall be as per life safety legend of Figure A2.6. and below.
NATURAL GAS a. Gas piping distribution shall be CRIMSON.
SYSTEM b. Gas tanks shall be CRIMSON.
c. Shafts and containment piping shall be RED.
ii. See Figure A2.2.j. and A2.2.k. for more details.

A2.6. Modifications, Revisions and refurbishment submissions
A2.6.1. All modifications, refurbishments, revisions of already approved drawings shall

comply with the general requirements of Section A2.2. and Table A2.4.
Table A2.4: Modifications and Revision Drawing Submissions
ITEM REQUIREMENTS
1. SCOPE OF WORK i. Modifications and revisions drawing file shall comply with all the submission
requirements of Section A2.2. and consist of the following format and
attachments.
a. As approved drawings showing approved floor plans, highlighted
(Clouded) in YELLOW, the portions to be revised.
b. As proposed drawings showing revised floor plans, highlighted (Clouded)
in RED, the portions revised.
c. Note shall be inserted next to such approved YELLOW clouding and re-
vised RED clouding, exact scope of work in the proposed revision.
d. A LETTER on consultants letter head, both in Arabic and English, declar-
ing the exact changes in scope with floorwise list.
ii. See Figure A2.4.a. and A2.4.b. for more details.
Figure A2.4.a.: MODIFICATION/ REVISION OF ARCHITECTURE PLANS

A2.6. Modifications, Revisions and refurbishment submissions
A2.6.1. All modifications, refurbishments, revisions of already approved drawings shall

comply with the general requirements of Section A2.2. and Table A2.4.
Figure A2.4.b.: MODIFICATION/ REVISION OF FIRE FIGHTING

A2.7. Infrastructure submissions
Table A2.5.: Consultant’s Drawing Submissions
ITEM REQUIREMENTS
1. INFRASTRUCTURE i. Consultant’s infrastructure drawing file shall consist of the following draw-
DRAWINGS ings.
a. Cover page—1 page.
b. Setting out plan with plot usage. The division of plots shall clearly convey
the type of buildings, Nature of occupancies in colour coded format (For
example, G+9 Buildings in one color group, G+4 in another colour etc)—1
page
c. Fire access road—1 page
d. Details of fire access road dimensions, detailed layout of road network in
scale conveying clearly the road network, roundabouts, bridges/
underpasses with sections. —1 page for each sector/ phase/ plot.
e. Sections of roads showing trenches allotted to Hydrant, Fuel Gas, Fire de-
tection and alarm systems etc—2 pages
f. Master Hydrant network—1 page
g. Details of Hydrant network, with pipe sizes—1 page for each sector/
phase/ plot
h. Fire pump room location, pump and tank capacities—1 page
i. Riser diagram showing hydrant looped network, pump and tank capaci-
ties—1 page
j. LPG/ Fuel gas network—1 page
k. LPG/ Fuel gas tank location with capacities and specifications—1 page.
l. If, commercial villas are part of the proposal, Fire Detection and Alarm sys-
tem in each villa and the interfacing network with FACP, Repeater panel
locations—1 page for each sector/ phase/ plot.
m. Riser diagram showing Fire Detection and Alarm system network, —1
page.
ii. Plot usage, Road network shall be combined as one file.
iii. Yard hydrant, fire fighting details shall be combined as one file.
2. COLOR SCHEME i. Color scheme for life safety drawings shall be as per life safety legend of Fig-
FOR ure A.2.1. and below.
INFRASTRUCTURE a. Fire access road shall be PINK.
DRAWINGS b. Stairs shall be GREEN.
c. Corridors, exit passageways, exit accessway shall be LIGHT GREEN
d. 2 hour rated walls shall be RED.
e. 1 hour rated walls shall be BLUE
f. 90 minutes fire door shall be RED, as per Figure A2.1.
g. 60 minutes fire door shall be BLUE, as per Figure A2.1.
ii. Show pump room details. See Figure Figure A2.2.c.
iii. See Figure A2.5. and relevant sections of this chapter for Fire Detection and
Alarm, Fire Fighting, and LPG Systems for more details.

Figure A2.5.: INFRASTRUCTURE SUBMISSIONS



A2.8. Event proposal submissions
A2.8.1. Event organizers proposals and drawings shall comply with the Table A.2.6. for the
event approval.
Table A2.6.: Event Proposal Submissions
ITEM REQUIREMENTS
1. EVENT PROPOSAL i. Event organizers shall prepare a NOC request letter stating the following.
LETTER a. Nature of the event and activities.
b. Location of the event
c. The date and duration of the event
d. Number of people attending the event
e. Involvement of cooking, cooking gas, flame shows, pyrotechnics, laser
shows, flammable materials etc.
2. EVENT PROPOSAL i. Event organizers shall prepare event proposal layouts and drawings on A2 size,
DRAWINGS AND COLOURED hardcopy as follows. See Figure A.2.6.
LAYOUTS a. A satellite image, highlighting the location of the event-1 page.
b. Master plan showing the layout of the event, showing road approaches,
fencing, gates, area etc. 1 page.
c. A detailed event layout plan—2 pages MAXIMUM, showing the following
c.1. Actual event area with dimensions.
c.2. Seating arrangements if any, with chairs and tables.
c.3. Grandstand arrangements if any, with isles and sections.
c.4. Number of exits, exit gates, exit doors with dimensions and exit signs.
c.5. Stage if any, with dimensions and elevations.
c.6. Locations of fire extinguishers.
c.7. Locations of food and beverages stands, kiosks and food trucks.
c.8. Locations of cooking arrangements, location of cooking gas, BBQ etc.
c.9. Locations of first aid kits.
c.10. Locations of portable power generators.
c.11. Locations of Police, Ambulance and Civil Defence vehicles.
c.12. Locations of ‘Assembly Points’.
d. Where the venue has fire fighting and fire detection systems available,
same shall be shown –1 page
3. ADDITIONAL i. Event proposals shall be attached with additional documents as follows.
DOCUMENTS a. For cooking gas usage, Civil Defence approval for LPG installations.
b. For flammable gas usage, Civil Defence approval for LPG/Flammable gas
installations.
c. For tents and membrane structures event décor and installations, material
test certificates for tent fabrics, membranes, etc.
d. For flame shows and pyrotechnics, equipment test certificates and opera-
tor qualifications and certifications.

A2.8.2. Event organizers shall comply with minimum requirements for the Fire and Life
Safety as per Table A.2.7. for the event arrangements.
A2.8.3. Event organizers shall comply with their responsibility in accordance with latest
edition of UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice, Chapter 18. Section 2.21.
Table A2.7.: Minimum Fire and Life Safety requirements for Events
ITEM REQUIREMENTS
1. NUMBER AND i. Minimum width of each exit shall not be less than 1.5 m.
SIZE OF EXITS ii. There shall be minimum of 2 exits, REMOTELY LOCATED, if the total number
of people in the event do not exceed 500.
iii. There shall be minimum of 3 exits, REMOTELY LOCATED, if the total number
of people in the event is between 501 to 1000.
iv. There shall be minimum of 4 exits, REMOTELY LOCATED, if the total number
of people in the event is between 1001 to 2000.
v. There shall be minimum of 6 exits, REMOTELY LOCATED ON OPPOSITE SIDES,
if the total number of people in the event exceeds 2000.
2. HANDRAILS AND i. Guards shall be provided at the open sides of exitsways which exceeds 760
GUARDS mm above the floor or grade below.
ii. Height of the guard shall be not less than 1065 mm from the base surface to
the top of guard.
iii. Handrails shall be provided on both sides of Stairs, Spiral Stairs, Ramps,
Bridges, steps etc.
iv. Handrails should be within 865 mm - 965 mm from the surface of the tread.
3. ILLUMINATION i. The entire event area shall be well illuminated during the entire duration.
ii. Continuous illumination shall be provided for exits, exitways, exit corridors,
exit stairs, ramps, aisles, escalators, walkways leading to publicways.
iii. Minimum illumination shall be of of 1 ft-candle (10.8 lux) for floor and walk-
ing surfaces.
iv. Minimum illumination shall be of 10 ft-candle (108 lux) for stairs.
v. Photoluminescent markings shall be provided to exits and exitways.
4. EMERGENCY i. Emergency Lighting System shall be provided throughout the event area.
LIGHTING ii. Emergency Lighting shall be capable of functioning for not less than 3 hours
in the event of failure of normal lighting.
iii. Emergency Lighting shall serve in case of Interruption of normal lighting,
public utility and outside electrical power supply.
iv. Emergency Lighting shall provide initial illumination that is not less than an
average of 10.8 lux and at any point not less than 1.1 lux, measured along
the path of egress at floor level.

Table A2.7.: Minimum Fire and Life Safety requirements for Events
ITEM REQUIREMENTS
5. EXIT SIGNAGE i. Approved Exit Signs and directional signs with a directional indicator show-
ing the direction of Exit travel shall be installed throughout the area.
ii. Exit Signs shall be easily visible from any direction of exit access.
iii. Sign placement shall be within rated viewing distance of 30 m.
iv. No decorations, furnishings, or equipment that impairs the visibility of a
sign shall be permitted.
6. PORTABLE FIRE i. Portable fire extinguishers in compliance to latest edition of UAE Fire and Life
EXTINGUISHERS Safety Code of Practice, shall be provided along normal walking paths of ex-
itways and exits, near stages, cooking areas and at 30 m intervals.
ii. All the Portable Fire Extinguishers shall be fully charged and ready for use in
case of an emergency.
7. OTHER SAFETY i. LPG systems shall not be installed without Civil Defence approval.
REQUIREMENTS ii. Flame shows, pyrotechnics shall not be conducted at events without Civil
Defence approval.
iii. Events shall not be held without Civil Defence approval and inspection.
iv. Events organizers shall request for inspection from Civil Defence prior to the
event commencement.
v. Events organizers shall request for Standby fire trucks and Civil Defence per-
sonnel where it is required by the Civil Defence operations department. It is
event orgainzers responsibility to verify with Civil Defence operations de-
partment.
vi. Smoking and Shisha shall be permitted only at designated areas.
8. EVENT i. Event organizers shall comply with their responsibility in accordance with
ORGANIZERS latest edition of UAE Fire and Life Safety Cde of Practice, Chapter 18. Sec-
RESPNSIBILITY tion 2.21.

Figure A2.6.: TYPICAL EVENT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION



A2.9. Façade, Cladding, Curtainwall and Roofing report submissions
A2.9.1. Façade, Cladding, cutainwall and roofing proposals and drawings shall comply with
the Table A.2.8.
Table A2.8.: Cladding, Curtainwall and Roofing Proposal Submissions
ITEM REQUIREMENTS
1. AUTHORIZED i. Façade, Cladding, Curtainwall and Roofing submissions to Civil Defence shall
APPLICANT only be submitted through Civil Defence approved House of Expertise OR the
Main Consultant OR the Façade Consultant having qualified personnel as per
Chapter 1, Section 4.4.7.5 and 4.4.8.
ii. It is House of Expertise or Main Consultant OR Façade Consultant’s responsi-
bility to understand the requirements of UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of
Practice, material test requirements, Civil Defence registration of contractors
and suppliers and the report submission format.
2. REPORT i. Report shall essentially follow the following format.
FORMAT a. All reports shall be in pdf format.
b. It is applicants responsibility to recreate soft copies of the sample formats
shown in this table and adhere to submission format.
c. It is applicants responsibility to submit error free pdf files such that Civil De-
fence stamp as “water mark” can be inserted into the pdf files without
glitch.
d. A cover page –1 page as per Format A2.9.1.: Cover page format and sam-
ple.
e. Under taking declarations from each involved party—1 page as per Table
A.2.8.4. Stamped undertaking declarations., followed by their civil defence
valid certificate and followed by CoC from certification body—5 pages MAX-
IMUM as shown in Sample A2.9.12.
f. An engineering evaluation and assessment—3 pages MAXIMUM as per for-
mat and Table shown in Format A2.9.13. Non-compliances shall be clearly
conveyed in the assessment.
g. Sectional schematics –3 pages as shown in Format A2.9.14. Schematics shall
depict exact design and site conditions, clearly labeling the components,
dimensions and materials.
h. An inspection report—3 pages MAXIMUM as per format and Table shown in
Format A2.9.15.
3. UN ACCEPTABLE i. Reports not complying to Table A2.8. shall not be reviewed and shall not be
REPORTS acceptable.
ii. Reports submitted by parties other than Civil Defence approved house of ex-
pertise shall not be acceptable.
iii. DO NOT submit product catalogues and brochures.
iv. DO NOT provide generalized technical description of how and why fire
spreads.
v. DO NOT provide Test standard methods and details.
vi. DO NOT submit without stamps and signatures, where applicable as per for-
mat samples.
vii. DO NOT provide irrelevant and unnecessary attachments.

A2.9. Façade, Cladding, Curtainwall and Roofing proposal submissions
Table A2.8.: Cladding, Curtainwall and Roofing Proposal Submissions
ITEM REQUIREMENTS
3. UNACCEPTABLE viii. DO NOT submit reports for projects where suppliers are not registered with
REPORTS Civil Defence. It is main consultants and contractors responsibility to get
suppliers approach Civil Defence for their registration.
ix. Reports clearly and efficiently not highlighting non-compliances shall not be
acceptable.
x. DO NOT SUBMIT REPORTS JUSTIFYING NON-COMPLIANT CLADDING AND
ROOFING MATERIALS.
4. STAMPED i. Every party involved in the project shall furnish undertaking declarations as
UNDERTAKING follows.
DECLARATIONS a. House of Expertise OR Main consultant OR Façade Consultant—1 page as
per Format Sample A2.9.2.: House of Expertise/ Main Consultant/Façade
Consultant undertaking letter format and sample.
b. Main consultant—1 page as per Format Sample A2.9.3.: Main consultant
undertaking letter format and sample.
c. Main contractor—1 page as per Format Sample A2.9.4.: Main contractor
undertaking letter format and sample.
d. Panel supplier—1 page as per Format Sample A2.9.5.: ACP/MCM/SOLID
METAL/PEWFS/ GRC panel Supplier undertaking letter format and sam-
ple.
e. EIFS/ETICS supplier—1 page as per Format Sample A2.9.6.: EIFS/ ETICS
Supplier undertaking letter format and sample.
f. Natural stone supplier—1 page as per Format Sample A2.9.7.: Natural
stone Supplier undertaking letter format and sample.
g. Firestopping system supplier—1 page as per Format Sample A2.9.8.: Fire-
stopping system Supplier undertaking letter format and sample.
h. Insulation material supplier—1 page as per Format Sample A2.9.9.: Insula-
tion material Supplier undertaking letter format and sample.
i. Roofing panel supplier—1 page as per Format Sample A2.9.10.: Roofing
panel Supplier undertaking letter format and sample.
j. Glazing supplier—1 page as per Format Sample A2.9.11.: Roofing panel
Supplier undertaking letter format and sample.

Format A2.9.1.: Cover page format and sample

Format Sample A2.9.2.: House of Expertise undertaking letter format and sample

Format Sample A2.9.3.: Main Consultant undertaking letter format and sample

Format Sample A2.9.4.: Contractor/ Fabricator undertaking letter format and sample

Format A2.9.5.: ACP/MCM/SOLID METAL/PEWFS/ GRC panel Supplier undertaking letter format and sample
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Format and Sample A2.9.6.: EIFS / ETICS Supplier undertaking letter format and sample

Format and Sample A2.9.7.: Natural Stone Supplier undertaking letter format and sample

Format and sample A2.9.8.: Firestopping system Supplier undertaking letter format and sample

Format and sample A2.9.9.: Insulation material Supplier undertaking letter format and sample

Format A2.9.10.: Roofing panel Supplier undertaking letter format and sample

Format A2.9.11.: Glazing Supplier undertaking letter format and sample

Format A2.9.12.: Civil Defence Certificate for illustration

Format A2.9.13.: Technical Assessment

Format A2.9.14.: Schematics (In colour)

Format A2.9.14.: Schematics (In colour)

Format A2.9.15.: Inspection Report

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A2.1.1.1. To standardize the drawings submitted to Civil Defence for approval.

A2.1.1.3. To achieve code complaint project submission and approval process in

A2.2. General requirements

Table A2.1: DRAWING SUBMISSION-General Requirements

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A2.2. General requirements

Table A2.1: DRAWING SUBMISSION-General Requirements

3. FILE NAMES i. Files required by Table A2.1.2.i. shall be named as below.

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A2.2. General requirements

Table A2.1: DRAWING SUBMISSION-General Requirements

ii. Architecture/Life safety drawings submitted to Civil Defence will be re-

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A2.2. General requirements

Table A2.1: DRAWING SUBMISSION-General Requirements

iv. Emergency Lighting drawings submitted to Civil Defence will be rejected

v. Fire protection and Suppression drawings submitted to Civil Defence will

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A2.2. General requirements

Table A2.1: DRAWING SUBMISSION-General Requirements

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A2.2. General requirements

Figure A2.1.1.: LIFE SAFETY—Legends

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A2.2. General requirements

Figure A2.1.2.: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM—Legends

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A2.2. General requirements

Figure A2.1.2.: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM (VOICE EVACUATION SYSTEM)—Legends

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A2.2. General requirements

Figure A2.1.3.: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM—Legends

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A2.2. General requirements

Figure A2.1.3.: FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM—Legends

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A2.2. General requirements

Figure A2.1.4.: EMERGENCY LIGHTING—Legends

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A2.2. General requirements

Figure A2.1.5.: SMOKE CONTROL SYSTEM—Legends

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A2.2. General requirements

Figure A2.1.6.: LPG SYSTEMS—Legends

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A2.3. Consultant’s submissions

Table A2.2: Consultant’s Drawing Submissions

ii. Travel distance shall be mentioned as per Figure A2.1.

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A2.3. Consultant’s submissions

Figure A2.2.a.: LIFE SAFETY DRAWING COLOR SCHEMES

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A2.3. Consultant’s submissions

Figure A2.2.b.: LIFE SAFETY DRAWING COLOR

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A2.3. Consultant’s submissions

Figure A2.2.b.: LIFE SAFETY DRAWING COLOR SCHEMES

Figure A2.2.c.: LIFE SAFETY TYPICAL DETAILS

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A2.3. Consultant’s submissions

Table A2.2: Consultant’s Drawing Submissions