Overview of Authorities Permits & Green Sustainable Controls in Dubai By : Monif Loutfy Presented to: The British University in Dubai- Construction Law and Dispute Resolutions Department June 2015
Biography Monif Loutfy Ø Masters is Construction Law and Dispute Resolution-UK Ø Masters in Business Administration-Management-MBA Ø International Pg. Diploma in Project Management-UK Ø Architect-Lebanon Ø 18-year professional experience in the Construction Industry within contractors and consulting firms in Lebanon and UAE Legal Aspects: Overview of Building Permits–Green and Sustainable Controls in Dubai BUiD -May 2015
Brief Authorities Permits Green Buildings -Built Environment International Background of Green Built Environment United Arab Emirates/Dubai attempts Local Authorities requirements in promoting and implementing the green and sustainable environment; Legal aspects-Case Law review Contract provisions and the clauses of c ontracts to be included to define the scope of each party and role in Green Building -Built Environment Legal Aspects: Overview of Building Permits–Green and Sustainable Controls in Dubai BUiD -May 2015
Why do we need building permits : It is an administrative record to notify of an intent to build, to ensure compliance with codes and planning requirements ( set back, height, areas, use, facilities, services….) Who is involved in the permit application process Owner –Consultant – Authorities-Contractor. What documents are required ..affection plans, detailed design, as relevant authority requirements How does the process work –online, submission of drawings and documents , design calculations, compliance with codes special submissions, payment of fees Change management ( new design –new consultant-new contractor – extension of existing permit…) Post permit requests ( Inspections –quality –EHS-completion…) Legal Aspects: Overview of Building Permits–Green and Sustainable Controls in Dubai BUiD -May 2015
Authorities Permits to be obtained from (as applicable) : Dubai Municipality (DM) • Trakhess • Road and Traffic Authority (RTA) • Environment Health and Safety (EHS) • Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) • Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) • Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA) • Dubai Land Department • Etisalat • DU • Civil Defense-Fire Department • Dubai Police • Submissions to take place by consultant or contractor as relevant, including necessary undertakings from employer/developer Legal Aspects: Overview of Building Permits–Green and Sustainable Controls in Dubai BUiD -May 2015
AL WAJEHA AL BAHRIAH (502) PORTS CUSTOMS & FREE ZONE CORPORATION NAKHLAT JABAL ALI (501) NAKHLAT JUMEIRA (381) 337-457 (594-108) DUBAI HEALTHCARE CITY PHASE 1 (315) 337-458 DUBAI AIRPORT FREE (A,B,C,D) TECOM DUBAI INTERNATIONAL ZONE (DAFZ) (221-157) FINANCIAL CENTER 326-856 JUMEIRA ISLANDS (393) ISTITHMAR (P.S.C) (591-302) FREE ZONE IN AL QUOZ 326-795 INDUSTRIAL AREA (368-640) LIMITLESS (516) TECOM INVESTMENT FREE ZONE (337 -575) DUBAI HEALTHCARE CITY PHASE 2 MENA JABAL ALI (594-159) ARAB MEDIA GROUP (365-928) TECHNOLOGY PARK (516) FREE ZON JABAL ALI (518) INTERNATIONAL MEDIA PRODUCTION ZONE (685-102) DUBAI BIO. AND RESEARCH PARK (672-2968) DUBAI CARS & AUTOMOTIVE ZONE (DUCAMZ) (614-101) INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN CITY (IHC) (531-577) DUBAI STUDIO CITY 2 (682-285) KNOWLEDGE FUND DUBAI STUDIO CITY 1(675 -106) ESTABLISHMENT (616-4745) GLOBAL CITY PHASE 1 INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN CITY (IHC) (532-8358) INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN CITY (IHC) (521) GLOBAL CITY PHASE 2-3 DUBAI TEXTILE CITY (621-1358) INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN CITY (IHC) (532-8357) FREE ZONE IN DUBAI AVIATION CITY (521) FREE ZONE IN DUBAI SILICON OASIS INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN CITY (IHC) (521) DUBAI INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC CITY INCLUDING DOZ (812-1165) DUBAI OUTSOURCE ZONE EXPANSION (812-2157) ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT PARK (812-2156) DUBAI DESIGN & ENGINEERING CITY (812-2155) TECOM TNVESTMENTS WITHIN DUBAI LAND (924-2239) ة1ـ3*ا 45-6ــ7*ا =D 8$91.*ا ت-'(ﺱ ( م"#$% ) &'()* &+,-.*ا ة1ـ3*ا 45-6ــ7*ا ( 8$9ا1% ) :$;ﻥ &'()* &+,-.*ا ة1ـ3*ا 45-6ــ7*ا ( 8$9ا1% ) =(> :?@&'()* &+,-.*ا ة1ـ3*ا 45-6ــ7*ا TECOM TNVESTMENTS-SAMACOM (951-1183) =,د ر-'ﻡ &'()* &+,-.*ا ة1ـ3*ا 45-6ــ7*ا &$ﻥ-)ﻥGا ت-ﻡH;(* &$7*-+*ا &6 یH7*ا &'()* &+,-.*ا ة1ـ3*ا 45-6ــ7*ا Legal Aspects: Overview of Building Permits–Green and Sustainable Controls in Dubai BUiD -May 2015
Building Permit Building Permit prior to start of works NOCs from Authorities (EHS, DEWA, Civil Defense, RTA, DU, Etisalat,…) Permits for : Demolition –Mobilization Dewatering –shoring excavation and piling -Infrastructure –Fit out-Modifications – septic tanks-water wells… Inspection of Authorities during Construction Building Completion Certificates ( DM, Trakhees, EHS, DEWA, Civil Defense…) Legal Aspects: Overview of Building Permits–Green and Sustainable Controls in Dubai BUiD -May 2015
Purpose and Recent Updates To enable developers and owners to obtain the necessary licenses prior to start construction of any new project, and for all type of buildings It requires to the review of all drawings and designs by relevant authorities to ensure compliance with the codes and guidelines Implementation of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for buildings higher than 40floors, universities, hospitals, …(DM Circular 812/02/02/1/1214482 dated 18/11/2013) Use of green cement materials – use of 24/7 system of fire alarms- accreditation of materials –Dubai wind codes, etc… Green Buildings with an accreditations ratings. Legal Aspects: Overview of Building Permits–Green and Sustainable Controls in Dubai BUiD -May 2015
Legal Aspects: Overview of Building Permits–Green and Sustainable Controls in Dubai BUiD -May 2015
What is a Green Sustainable Built Environment Legal Aspects: Overview of Building Permits–Green and Sustainable Controls in Dubai BUiD -May 2015
“Green building (also known as green construction or sustainable building) refers to a structure and using process that is environmentally responsible and resource- efficient throughout a building's life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition…” U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Legal Aspects: Overview of Building Permits–Green and Sustainable Controls in Dubai BUiD -May 2015
Background The green building field began to come together more formally in the 1990s: American Institute of Architects (AIA) formed the Committee on the Environment (1989) Environmental Resource Guide published by AIA, funded by EPA (1992) EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy launched the ENERGY STAR program (1992) First local green building program introduced in Austin, TX (1992) U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) founded (1993) "Greening of the White House" initiative launched (Clinton Administration 1993) USGBC launched their Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) version 1.0 pilot program (1998) Legal Aspects: Overview of Building Permits–Green and Sustainable Controls in Dubai BUiD -May 2015
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) “… is transforming the way we design, build, maintain and operate our buildings, homes and communities. ” “USGBC is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings, and works toward its mission of market transformation … in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities.” www.usgbc.org Legal Aspects: Overview of Building Permits–Green and Sustainable Controls in Dubai BUiD -May 2015
United Arab Emirates(UAE) Attempts for Green Building and Built Environment Legal Aspects: Overview of Building Permits–Green and Sustainable Controls in Dubai BUiD -May 2015
¡ “On land and in the sea, our forefathers lived and survived in this environment. They ... recognized the need to conserve it, to take from it only what they needed to live, and to preserve it for succeeding generations" Late HH Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Legal Aspects: Overview of Building Permits–Green and Sustainable Controls in Dubai BUiD -May 2015
“On October 24th, 2007 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai issued a resolution and directive that effective January 1st, 2008, all owners of commercial and residential buildings on the emirate of Dubai must comply and implement internationally recognized environment-friendly specifications of sustainable development to turn Dubai into Green Dubai.” (New resolution on green building specifications by Dubai Ruler , 2008) (Arabian Business Staff Writer, 2007) Legal Aspects: Overview of Building Permits–Green and Sustainable Controls in Dubai BUiD -May 2015
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