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Module 1: Overview of UAE Building Regulations
1-UAE-Building-Code-and-Municipality-Approval-Procedures
Evolution and structure of building codes in UAE
Key authorities: DM, DCD, ADCD, Trakhees, Ajman & Sharjah Municipalities
Scope and applicability for residential, commercial, and industrial projects
Module 2: Dubai Municipality (DM) Building Code Framework
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DM building permit procedures and document requirements
Structural, architectural, and MEP submission guidelines
Online submission and approval workflow under DM
Module 3: Fire & Life Safety Regulations (DCD & ADCD)
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Fire code standards by Dubai Civil Defense (DCD) and Abu Dhabi Civil Defense (ADCD)
Fire safety systems design approval and testing protocols
Inspection, certification, and maintenance compliance
Module 4: Trakhees and Free Zone Authority Requirements
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Trakhees code framework and jurisdictional coverage
Design review and NOC procedures under Trakhees
Comparison with DM and DCD approval systems
Module 5: Permit and Approval Lifecycle
5-Permit-and-Approval-Lifecycle-in-UAE-Construction-Projects
Design NOC, preliminary approvals, and final construction permits
Inspection stages during construction (structural, electrical, mechanical)
Occupancy certificate and completion documentation
Module 6: Structural Design Submission & Review Standards
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Requirements for structural analysis, design drawings, and calculations
Seismic, wind load, and material code provisions as per UAE standards
Common noncompliance issues and approval rejections
Module 7: MEP Services and Energy Compliance Approvals
7-MEP-Services-and-Energy-Compliance-Approvals
Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC design submission requirements
Dubai Green Building Regulation and Estidama integration
Energy performance certificates and sustainability audits
Module 8: Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Norms in Approvals
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Occupational health and safety requirements during construction
Environmental impact assessments and waste management approvals
HSE documentation and municipality monitoring procedures
Module 9: Sustainability, Accessibility & Fire Evacuation Design
Integration of sustainability and accessibility standards in design
Fire escape planning and emergency route compliance
Coordination with sustainability rating systems (e.g., Estidama, Sa’fat)
Module 10: Case Studies & Best Practices in UAE Approvals
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Common delays and error patterns in design submissions
Best practices for achieving fast-track approvals
Coordination among multiple authorities (DM, DCD, DEWA, RTA, Trakhees)
