Release (4) - 03-2023

Resolution No. () of 2023

concerning the Regulations of Building Conditions and Specifications in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah

Director General of Ras Al Khaimah Municipality

Having reviewed the Ras Al Khaimah Municipality Law of 1981,

Law No. 2 of 2007 on the Establishment and Amendment of the Environment Protection and Development Authority in Ras Al Khaimah;

Law No. 11 of 2008 on Advertising Control;

The Building Regulation Law No. 1 of 2009 in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah;

Law No. 3 of 2017 on the Establishment of the Public Services Department;

Law No. 3 of 2018 on the Occupancy of Roadside Sidewalks and External Yards;

Resolution No. 18 of 2018 Regarding the Building Regulations and Specifications in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah;

Law No. 8 of 2019 on the Regulation of the Contracting Profession in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah;

Law No. 10 of 2019 regulating the practice of engineering consultancy in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah;

Decided to issue the following regulations:

Article (1): Definitions

In the application of the provisions of these Regulations, the words and phrases set forth below shall have the meanings given to each of them, unless the context of the text indicates otherwise:

Article (2):

The provisions of this Regulation and the requirements and standard specifications "Codes" and the references referred to therein shall apply to all construction works, buildings and establishments in the Emirate.

Article (3) Interpretation of the Articles of Association

In the event of any dispute regarding the interpretation of any of the technical items contained in these Regulations or the existence of unclear specifications or standards, the technical interpretation issued by the competent department through the Technical Committee shall be considered as the approved interpretation of this item or this standard.

Article (4): Planning Determinants

The construction of any building on any plot of land shall not be authorized unless it conforms to the planning requirements issued by the concerned department, and in the light of these requirements, the number of floors that make up the building, the authorized height, the type of use planned for it, its exterior repertoire, the required parking lots, the percentage of construction and the percentage of floors therein.

Article (5): Spaces

The area of all roofed parts on each floor is calculated regardless of the use under the roof, and the area is calculated from the outer boundaries of the roof slab of each floor, except for the ground floor area of investment housing buildings and commercial housing buildings, which is calculated on the basis of the boundaries of the external walls of the ground floor.

Article (6): Private Housing

6.1 Construction Ratio

1. The percentage of construction shall not exceed (65%) of the area of the plot and the remaining percentage (35%) shall be allocated to open and recreational spaces such as green areas, entrances and parking lots, an uncovered swimming pool, children's play areas, etc., and (50%) of these open and recreational spaces may be covered with open umbrellas made of light materials such as a tent, a hair house, an indoor canopy or a temporary majlis).

2. The percentage of construction must not be less than (10%) in the granted plots, except for large plots (>3600 m2), and the minimum construction percentage shall be (5%) of the area of these plots.

1. The construction percentage includes all of the following buildings:

2. Residential Villa

The construction of one residential villa per plot of land and includes at least three living spaces and a hall and their services is authorized and is considered the main building in the residential plot, and multiple residential villas are not allowed in the plot.

1. Service Supplements

• Service appendices (kitchen and its contents, servants' bedrooms and their contents, ironing and laundry rooms, electricity room, warehouse, rooms related to services, if any, pool pump room, sports activities spaces, garage).

• Hospitality Annex (Majlis).

• Portal Extension.

• Guard Room Annex and Services.

This excludes uncovered swimming pools, uncovered entertainment items such as children's toys and open umbrellas made of light materials and not exceeding (50%) of the open space.

6.2 Reversals

Table (1) shows the minimum setbacks of private housing buildings.

1. The minimum bounce of the residential villa must be (2.00) meters from the boundary of the plot on the street side, and not less than (1.50) meters towards the neighborhood and other boundaries.

2. The internal setback between the residential villa and the annexes, or between the annexes to each other, must not be less than (1.50) m.

, and it is allowed to build the service annex on the edge of the plot without backsliding towards the neighbor (the neighbor's approval is not required), while not draining rainwater towards the adjacent plot.

1. The annexes shall be authorized to be built on the boundary of the plot of land from the side of the street and the other boundaries without setback and in a manner consistent with the design of the fence, provided that the occupancy rate of the annex shall not exceed (50%) of the length of the fence overlooking the street.

2. It is not authorized to make openings in the service rooms (bathrooms and kitchens) and install air conditioners on the side of the street or the rails, and the annex must bounce at least (1.50) meters from the limits of the plot in case it is not built on it.

3. Attachments should be placed in a strip shape adjacent to the fence, in the shape of an L, or with sufficient bounce.

1. The construction of the majlis, guard room or garage on the front boundary of the plot shall be authorized without setback, whether as part or as an extension of the villa, taking into account the setback of the first floor as required.

2. In the event of merging the annexes with the villa, the conditions of setbacks for the residential villa shall be applied starting from the outer boundaries of the building after the integration, and it is also authorized to connect the annex with the main building by means of a roofed corridor with a width not exceeding (3.00) m and a height not exceeding the height of the annex.

3. With the exception of pergolas and open car parks, no construction is authorized in the required setbacks.

4. When bounceing off the streets, railways, neighborhoods and other boundaries, different service lines must be taken into account and the structural design should not allow any structural elements to protrude outside the boundaries of the plot.

5. The setbacks must be adhered to in a manner that does not contradict the planning requirements issued by the concerned department and the land use classification and legalization system in the Emirate.

6.3 Levels, heights and number of floors

1. The level of final finishing on the ground floor of residential villas and annexes must not exceed (1.50) meters of the approved design level towards the street opposite the main entrance and not less than (0.45) meters from the ground level outside it, and the level of the final finishing of the council and the guard room adjacent to the wall should not be less than (0.15) meters from the level of the sidewalk outside the plot.

2. In the event that the parcel is located on one or more streets of different levels, the excavation level for the annexes adjacent to the boundaries of the parcel shall be assigned from the lower design level between the two adjacent parcels (in case the difference between the two design parcels is less than (1.50) m).

3. The villa is allowed to have a ground, first and roof floor in addition to the basement, and the annexes are only ground floor and basement.

4. The maximum external height of the annexes should not exceed (6.00) meters from the side of streets, railways and neighborhoods.

5. The maximum net height of the roof floor is (4.50) meters in case the villa is a ground floor only for the possibility of converting to a first floor in the future.

6. The height of the warsh (roof forming) in the buildings must not be less than (1.00) meters after the final finishing and the various insulation layers, and not more than (2.00) meters except in cases of architectural treatment and in accordance with the approval of the competent department of the Department.

7. The net interior height of one floor shall be calculated from the level of the final finishing of its floor to the level below its structural roof according to Table (2) and Figure (6).

Table (2) shows the minimum and maximum net interior height of residential uses.

6.4 Service Supplements

It is authorized to establish additional annexes belonging to residential villas, provided that they are service annexes with a maximum of (6) annexes and not exceeding the specified construction percentage of the plot:

• • • 1. Majlis Annex and its Contents.

      2. Kitchen Accessory and its Inclusions.

      3. Guard or driver room accessory.

      4. Gate or garage accessory.

      5. Sports Accessory and its Inclusions.

      6. A special accessory for services such as an electricity room upon request from the concerned authority or a pool pump room.

Only two bedrooms are allowed in both the majlis and kitchen annexes, provided that the following are taken into account:

1. The use of the annexes shall be determined for the service purposes of the villa only and may not be used separately or for commercial purposes, and the use of the surfaces of the annexes for the placement of water tanks, air conditioners and the like shall be authorized, and the construction of main stairs leading to the surface of the adjacent annexes shall not be permitted.

2. The area of the annexes should not exceed (25%) of the area of the plot in the case of vacant plots.

3. The total area of the service annexes should not exceed (70%) of the total area of the ground floor of the villa.

4. The main distribution element of service spaces should be the aisle, liwan, or distributor.

5. The gate is considered an annex building in the event that there is a roof at the top of the gate with a width of at least (1) meters, and the gate is not considered a building in the case of the presence of cosmetic columns only without a roof.

6. It is permitted to build an extension of the first floor as an extension of the residential villa above the majlis or annexes according to the following conditions:

• It is allowed to make an extension of the villa over the annexes adjacent to the fence, taking into account the setbacks of the residential villa as stated in clause (6-2) and table (1).

• All the approved requirements apply and the annex applies in this case what applies to the residential villa.

• Entry to this expansion/addition is required from the residential villa only.

1. The sports annex building consists of a gymnasium, a toilet, and a changing room, provided that the area of the gymnasium is not less than (70%) of the area of the sports annex.

6-5 Basement Floor

1. It is allowed to build one floor for one basement, with the minimum setback of the front construction line for residential villas (2.00) meters from the boundary of the plot on the street side, and not less than (1.50) meters towards the neighborhood and other boundaries.

2. The basement floor may not be used for residential or living purposes and shall be used only for the following purposes:

• Parking and services of the building (electrical, telecommunications, water tanks, pumps and the like).

• Services for the residents (laundry room, drying room, swimming pool, health club and ancillary services, children's games, sports games, etc.).

1. In the case of a kitchen on the basement floor, it is necessary to provide openings through acceptable architectural treatments that provide ventilation and natural light through open areas or a courtyard with the minimum rib length at least the height of the part below the approved design level.

2. If the height of the courtyard exceeds (1.20) m, the length of the lowest side shall not be less than the height of the part below the approved design level of the plot, with the necessity of providing a secondary exit for emergencies separate from the building's escape staircase and following Article No. (38) of this Regulation, which regulates the number of stairs and their specifications.

3. Precautions must be taken to prevent leakage of leachate water from the walls or floors of the basement or the drainage of rainwater from outside the basement into it.

4. The basement floor may not be used separately from the villa, and the general requirements for the basement mentioned in Article (25) of this Regulation must be followed.

5. In the event that the basement floor or part thereof is used as parking lots, the requirements adopted in Article (30) of these Regulations regarding the determination of the dimensions of the parking lots and the slope and width of the slope leading to the basement floor shall be applied.

6-6 Deck Roof

The following conditions and specifications shall be observed on the roof floor:

1. The roof floor shall be allocated for the construction of elevator rooms, stairs, water tanks, pump rooms, electricity, communications, air conditioning equipment, some cosmetic umbrellas (pergolas), swimming pools, and it is also allowed to establish gymnasiums and other service uses approved by the competent authority.

2. It is allowed to make residential rooms on the roof floor within the prescribed ratio of the roof.

3. The area of the roof floor shall not exceed (50%) of the total area of the first floor, and this area shall include all constructions on the roof floor, provided that its structure shall be reinforced concrete or its equivalent, and its rebound shall not be less than (1.50) m from the boundary of the front building.

4. A distributor should be added in front of the elevator in case it climbs to the roof floor and is tightly closed to protect against rainwater and various climatic conditions.

5. Drainage of roof/rainwater outside the boundaries of the ground is not permitted.

6. The construction of a swimming pool on the roof floor with its own pergolas shall be permitted, and it shall not be included in the calculations of the percentage of the construction area if it is not roofed, and the swimming pool shall be exempted from the rebound condition, and the height of the swimming pool shall not exceed (2.40) m from the surface level, and the net height of the gym and residential spaces shall not exceed (3.50) m.

7. No construction is permitted above the roof level of the roof floor or the level of the swimming pool, with the exception of the elevator room with a minimum of water tanks and central air conditioning equipment.

6.7 Ventilation and natural lighting

• It is necessary to have ventilation and natural lighting openings for all living spaces that overlook an open area directly or through an indoor or outdoor courtyard, and the space of ventilation and lighting openings shall be as stated in Article (27).

• The width of the outer courtyard "outer pocket" shall not be less than (1.50) m in case the depth of the outer courtyard exceeds (1.50) m.

• In the case of using indoor courtyards to provide natural lighting and ventilation, they must meet the conditions mentioned in Article (28).

• Cases of openings overlooking the external courtyard not being counted among the openings designated for ventilation and lighting of living spaces:

• If the distance between the farthest point in the net and the boundary of the building is greater than the distance between the two opposite sides of the outer courtyard.

• If the protrusion or extension of the building or part thereof increases above any opening a distance exceeding the net vertical distance between the lower boundary of such opening and the level below the overhang slab.

6.8 Fences (Walls)

1. Walls must be built on the boundaries of the plot from all directions, including all construction works, and aesthetic prominence is allowed as in clause (6-14), and in case of a request not to build a wall from the neighboring side, it is required to obtain the prior approval of the neighbor.

2. It is not permitted to build partition walls inside the plot of private residence.

3. It is permitted to bounce the wall inside the plot from the street side for the purpose of making an architectural treatment or teams attributed to the entrance of the council annex or the guard annex from the approved design level or for an aesthetic purpose.

4. The height of the wall should not exceed (4.00) m from the approved design level and not less than (2.20) m, and in the event of a high level of the floor with the setbacks adjacent to the wall, the minimum wall height should be achieved from this level.

5. It is not permitted to make any service openings overlooking the outside of any annexes or buildings located on the wall or any entrances, except for the entrance and windows of the Majlis, the window of the guard annex, the entrances of individuals, cars overlooking a street, and the windows of the living spaces overlooking the tracks.

6. An electrical room may be built on the front wall and may be attached to the annexes and at the same height.

7. For the wall license for the residential plots allocated as a regular grant, a roof is required to be poured for the licensed building in the plot of land with a building percentage of not less than (10) % of the land area.

8. Reference shall be made to the construction requirements in case there are level differences on the boundaries of the plot according to the attribution certificate from the concerned department, and the competent department may request to address the level differences according to the nature of the site.

6.9 Entrances, Gates and Parking Lots

The locations of the entrances and gates of the plots shall be determined in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department, taking into account the following requirements:

A. Vehicle Entrance

• The net width of the car entrance shall not exceed (6.10) meters and not less than (3.00) meters, and the minimum net height of the canopy (roof) of the main gate shall be (4.50) meters and the maximum total height shall be (6.00) meters, provided that the approval of the Civil Defense in case the height of the gate is less than (4.50) meters.

• In the event that the planning requirements do not specify the locations of entrances and gates, only one entrance is allowed for cars on the main street or on any of the sides of the plot overlooking the corner of two main streets only.

• The entrance of cars must not be opened on the broken corners of the ground "beveled edges" and leave a distance of at least (4.00) meters from the beveled edge to provide a clear view during traffic.

• The location of the car entrance is subject to the planning requirements of the area and the approval of the competent department of the municipality is obtained in accordance with the applicable standards.

B. Individual Entrance

• The width of any entrance for individuals shall not exceed (2.00) meters and not less than (1.00) meters.

• Only (2) pedestrian entrances are allowed towards the street opposite the main entrance, and only one pedestrian entrance is allowed from the other side of the streets.

• No entrance to the voucher is allowed to be opened outside its boundaries.

C. Parking  Parking A minimum of (2) parking spaces must be provided within the voucher.

6-10 Stairs and stairs

• A single staircase is authorized to connect all floors from inside the villa only, and it is allowed to be of any acceptable construction material and under the approval of the competent department, and in all cases it must be fireproof for at least two hours.

• The cladding of the stairs and stairs must be made of non-combustible material.

• The requirements set forth in Article (38) of these Regulations shall apply.

• An exterior staircase made of metal materials for maintenance purposes is allowed only to reach the highest level of the roof of the villa and annexes, provided that it is not located on a façade overlooking a street.

6-11 Corridors

The net width of the internal corridors between the rooms and the residential spaces must not be less than (1.20) meters.

6-12 Spaces and dimensions of spaces

It is not permissible to reduce the floor area and dimensions of any space from the spaces and rooms of the villa and annexes, as shown in the following table:

 Table (3) shows the minimum spaces and dimensions allowed for spaces, services, and residential rooms.

  The thickness of all the exterior walls of the buildings must not be less than (20) cm.

6.13 Health Benefits

The villa must be equipped with the necessary health benefits such as bathrooms, toilets, and kitchens.

6-14 Protrusions

1. An unused aesthetic prominence is declared in the setbacks of residential villas and annexes by a maximum of (0.30) meters inside the plot and at a height starting from the level of the window session and at least (1.00) meters.

2. An unused aesthetic protrusion of (1.00) meters is authorized for the roof in residential villas.

3. The unused aesthetic prominence of the wall ornaments (fence) is allowed towards the street only with a maximum of (0.30) m of the plot limit, provided that its height is not less than (2.50) m from the approved design level, and the prominence of the ornaments is allowed with a maximum of (0.15) m below this height.

4. No aesthetic/construction works of buildings and walls (fences) outside the boundary of the plot are permitted in the vicinity and other boundaries.

6-15 Building Colors and Facade Symmetry

The design of the main and secondary facades, especially those overlooking the streets and roads, must be taken into account in terms of architecture, aesthetics, and urban pattern, in accordance with the location of the plot and the general appearance, taking into account the homogeneity between the facades of the buildings and the fences.

6-16 Design Requirements

• It is forbidden to divide the residential villa into apartments or standalone units.

• In case of wanting to make an expansion of the residential villa, the link must be a direct main space connection on all floors, with the need to make one main entrance to the residential villa and commit to the homogeneity of the facades of the proposed expansion with the facades of the original villa.

• It is allowed to construct villas and service annexes - according to the nature of the project - from modern construction systems and according to the approval of the competent department, and it is possible to combine more than one approved construction system in order to achieve the life span of the building and structural safety priorities, provided that all of them are fireproof in accordance with the requirements and requirements of the Civil Defense.

• When designing and implementing open spaces, courtyards, entrances, roofs and basements with the plot, the consultancy office is obliged to take the necessary measures to ensure that rainwater drains out of the plot and away from buildings or neighborhoods and to ensure that water does not leak into it from the outside.

• When designing services on the roofs of buildings, the consulting office is obliged to take into account the aesthetic aspects and general appearance, and it is forbidden to place services on the roof of any building adjacent to the fence unless they are hidden by the roof roll or aesthetic covering, and their height is calculated within the height of the building.

Article (7): Investment Housing

7.1 Construction Ratio

The prescribed building percentage shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

7.2 Reversals

1. For investment villas: The setback from the land boundary towards the street and the neighborhood must not be less than (3.00) m and not less than (1.50) m, and it is allowed to build a service annex on the parcel except for the street side, with the exception of the electrical transformer room and according to the requirements of Etihad Water and Electricity.

2. Investment Housing Buildings: The setbacks contained in the planning requirements issued by the concerned department must be adhered to.

3. Reference shall be made to the general requirements in Article (22) of these Regulations.

Table (4) shows the setbacks for investment housing.

7.3 Levels, Heights and Number of Floors

1. The level of the final finishing on the ground floor must not exceed (1.20) meters of the approved design level.

2. All net heights stipulated in the floor height requirements for the residential villas of item No.

(6-3) in accordance with Article (6) of these Bylaws, and in accordance with Schedule No. (2) and Form No. (5) & No. (6).

1. Investment villas are allowed to have a ground, first and roof floor in addition to the basement, and the number of floors of residential buildings is applied according to the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

7.4 Service Appendices

• The construction of the service room is permitted only upon the request of the concerned party as the service room on the wall without a front recession.

• The construction of other service annexes and services for the service of the investment villas complex shall be applied, provided that the required setbacks are applied as set out in Schedule No. (4) of Clause (7-2) of Article (7).

7-5 Basement Floor

1. For investment villas: It is authorized to build a basement on the construction area allocated to the ground floor, taking into account the requirements of the basement floor of the private residence.

2. For Investment Buildings: The construction of the basement floor on the entire plot of land shall be permitted, provided that the level of the basement ceiling for the parts outside the boundaries of the ground floor shall not exceed the approved design level and adherence to the prescribed net height, and construction shall not be permitted outside the approved construction line, with the application of the requirements adopted in Article No. (30) of this Regulation regarding the determination of the dimensions of the parking lots and the slope and width of the slope leading to the basement floor.

3. The general requirements of the basement shall be followed in Article (25) of this Regulation.

7-6 Deck Roof

1. Investment Villas: The requirements set for the roof floor of the residence in item (6-6) shall be applied.

2. Investment Buildings: The requirements of Article (26) of this Regulation shall be applied and the construction of residential rooms on the roof floor shall not be allowed and shall be limited to the services mentioned in the first item of Article No. (26), in addition to allowing a gymnasium under the following conditions:

• It shall not exceed the prescribed percentage for the roof floor.

• The height of the building should not be less than (ground + 6 floors).

• Its area should be proportional to the number of occupants of the building, the number of floors built, and the total building spaces.

• The structural design of the gym floor slab is taken into account according to the sports equipment used.

• The main staircase must be connected to the roof, and in case there are more than one stairs in the building, it is sufficient for one staircase to reach the roof.

• The following conditions must be met for the purposes of the aesthetic appearance of the Emirate:

• No air conditioning devices or ducts are placed on the facades of buildings and the use of window type air conditioners is not allowed.

• All air conditioners must be placed on the roofs of buildings and invisible from outside the building.

7.7 Fences (Walls)

1. For investment villas: Walls must be built on the boundaries of the plot in accordance with the same requirements as the residential walls of item No. (8-6) of Article (6), and in case of a request not to build a wall from the neighbor's side, it is required to obtain the neighbor's prior approval. It is allowed to make a separating wall between the villas so that it is not higher than the height of the main wall.

2. For Investment Buildings: A wall license shall not be authorized on any of the boundaries of the plot unless there are planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

3. Reference shall be taken into account to paragraph (8) of Clause No. (6-8) of the Bylaws with regard to the difference in levels at the boundaries of the plot.

7.8 Entrances and Parking

1. The locations of entrances and gates for plots shall be determined in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

2. Each investment villa is allowed to have a main gate towards the street provided that a parking space is provided for the villa within the plot.

3. The required number of parking spaces shall be determined according to the following table:

Table (5) shows the minimum number of parking spaces required for investment housing.

1. The requirements prescribed for parking as stipulated in Article (30) of these Regulations shall apply.

7-9 Spaces and dimensions of spaces

All spaces and dimensions of the spaces for the accommodation specified in clause (6-12) of Article (6) of this regulation shall be applied in addition to the space of the studio and bedroom in the following table:

 Table (6) shows the minimum space of the different spaces.

The thickness of the walls separating the residential units from each other and between them and the public corridors must not be less than (20) cm, and the thickness of all the external walls of the buildings must not be less than (20) cm.

7-10 Protrusions

The requirements of Article (6-14) of Article (6) shall apply for investment villas, and the requirements of Article (23) of this Bylaw for investment buildings.

7.11 Health Benefits

The minimum health benefits to be provided in investment housing shall be as follows:

 Table (7) shows the health benefits to be provided for investment housing.

7.12 Stairs and Staircase

- For Investment Villas: The requirements set forth in Clause (6-10) of Article No. (6) of these Regulations shall apply.

- For Investment Buildings: The requirements set forth in Article (38) of these Regulations shall apply.

7-13 Lanes

1. The net width of the internal corridors between the rooms and the residential spaces must not be less than (1.20) meters.

2. The minimum width of the public corridors applicable to residential and commercial buildings shall be applied in Schedule No. (17) of Item No. (01-12) of Article (01) of these Regulations.

Article (8): Workers' Housing

8.1 Location

1. The construction of workers' housing complexes on plots of land designated for this purpose or industrial lands shall be authorized in accordance with the plan of classification of uses and land requirements issued by the concerned department and in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Labour.

2. The site of workers' housing, if it is for singles, should not be adjacent to the residence of families, away from girls' schools and female students' housing, and not near unhygienic places such as factories that produce gases, etc.

8.2 Construction Ratio

1. The prescribed building percentage shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

2. The maximum area of workers' housing in industrial lands shall be (25%) of the area of industrial activity and in proportion to the number of workers for industrial activity.

8.3 Reversals

1. The planned setbacks shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

2. No building shall be permitted directly on the boundary of the plot unless otherwise stated in the Land Use Classification System.

3. In the event that setbacks are not mentioned in the planning requirements, the setbacks shall be applied as follows:

• The setback from the boundaries of the plot must not be less than (6.00) m from the side of the street.

• The rebound from the boundaries of the ground shall not be less than (3.00) m from the neighboring side and other boundaries.

• The internal setback between buildings should not be less than (6.00) m.

• The backdrop of the workers' accommodation building from the industrial building, if any, shall not be less than (6.00) m.

Table (8) shows the setbacks for workers' housing.

8.4 Levels, Heights and Number of Floors

1. The final finishing level of the ground floor must not exceed (1.20) meters of the approved design level.

2. The net floor height must not be less than (3.00) m and the maximum should be (4.50) m.

3. The number of floors shall be determined in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

8-5 Basement Floor

1. In the case of plots allocated for workers' housing: the construction of the basement floor shall be authorized on the entire plot of land, provided that the level of the basement roof for the parts outside the boundaries of the ground floor shall not exceed the approved design level and adherence to the prescribed net height, and construction shall not be authorized outside the approved building line, provided that its use is limited to services for the building (stores, kitchens, ...), with the application of the requirements adopted in Article (30) of this Regulation regarding the determination of the dimensions of the parking lots and the slope and width of the slope leading to the basement floor.

2. In the case of industrial plots: It is allowed to make a basement in the workers' accommodation on the building area allocated to the ground floor, provided that its use is limited to services for the building (stores, kitchens, ...), and the general requirements of the basement shall be followed in Article No. (25) of this Bylaw.

8-6 Deck Roof

The roof floor is limited to the service rooms only (elevator room, water tanks, central air conditioning equipment...) and the requirements as stated in Article (26) of this Regulation apply.

8.7 Fences (Walls)

• Walls for the workers' housing must be built on the borders of the plot of land from all sides, provided that its height is not less than (1.80) meters and its height does not exceed (4.00) meters, with the need to paint these fences in a way that does not distort the general appearance.

• The existence of a separation wall between the industrial activity and the workers' housing shall be declared if they are present together in the plot of land (industrial lands), provided that the height of the separating wall does not exceed (1.60) meters.

• Reference shall be taken into account to paragraph (8) of Clause No. (6-8) of the Bylaws with regard to the difference in levels at the boundaries of the plot.

8.8 Entrances and parking

1. The prescribed requirements for parking as stipulated in Article (30) of these Regulations shall apply.

2. The number of parking spaces required must not be less than the following:

Table (9) shows the minimum number of parking spaces required for workers' housing buildings.

8-9 Spaces and dimensions of spaces

1. The spaces and dimensions of the spaces are applied as follows:

Table (10) shows the areas of the rooms and spaces of the workers' accommodation

1. The spaces and dimensions of the spaces not mentioned above shall be applied as shown in Table (3).

2. Dining halls must be provided as per the above table, and the design of the dining hall must be in accordance with the health requirements issued by the Public Health Department at the Department.

3. It is permissible to establish residential rooms with independent services (not combined) for the supervisors of the workers, and at the rate of one room for every (40) workers inside the residence building.

4. The thickness of the walls separating the residential rooms from each other and between them and the public corridors must not be less than (20) cm, and the thickness of all the external walls of the buildings must not be less than (20) cm.

8-10 Protrusions

Subject to Article No. (23) of this Regulation, the protrusion of the corridors of the first floor shall be authorized by (1.50) meters inside the setback between buildings and external setbacks, and these corridors shall not be authorized to be closed upon protrusion.

8.11 Health Benefits

The health benefits in the workers' accommodation shall take into account the following:

The number of toilets must be proportional to the number of workers at the rate of toilet, sink and shower for every ten workers.

Separation of toilets from laundries and bathtubs within the combined services must be observed.

One or more kitchens must be provided for food preparation and the design and furnishings of the kitchen must be in accordance with the health conditions stipulated in the Public Health and Occupational Safety Legislation issued by the Public Health Department at the Department.

8-12 Lanes

The net width of the public corridors in the workers' accommodation shall not be less than the following table:

Table (11) shows the net width of the public corridors of the workers' housing.

8.13 General Requirements

1. There is no bathroom or preparatory kitchen within the workers' accommodation rooms and the service rooms (kitchens, laundry rooms, bathrooms and toilets) can be grouped in one or more places within the workers' accommodation building or in a separate building within the boundaries of the plot.

2. In agricultural uses, the construction of a workers' housing annex shall be authorized to be determined according to the number of workers authorized to work on the farm, provided that the areas and dimensions shall be applied as set out in Table No. (3) of Article No. (6) and Item No. (9-8) of Article No. (8) of these Regulations.

3. In the workers' accommodation, the availability of various health factors such as the ease of renewing the air, its freedom from dust and fumes, the penetration of sunlight, and its floor is high so that it is not prone to flooding with water.

4. The doors of the rooms or main entrances must be opened from inside the voucher.

5. The structural structure must be made of concrete walls or cement bricks, and the floors and ceilings must be made of reinforced concrete, and it is not allowed to make metal (aluminum) or wooden roofs in workers' housing buildings, except for workers' housing with agricultural plots, and the thickness of the external walls shall be at least (20) cm.

6. Licensed caravans and light fixtures are not authorized to use workers' accommodation.

7. A garbage room or an open collection for waste containers shall be provided within the boundaries of the plot of land, in accordance with the conditions of the waste rooms mentioned in this Regulation, and such compound may be placed in the front setback from the side of the street.

8. The workers' accommodation shall take the necessary emergency measures, and the application of prevention, safety, alarm and fire fighting requirements shall be taken into account in accordance with the regulations and specifications approved by the Civil Defense Department in the Emirate.

Article (9): Employee Housing

9.1 Location

1. The establishment of residential complexes for employees on plots of land designated for this purpose shall be authorized in accordance with the Land Classification Plan issued by the Department concerned.

2. It is permitted to build an employee residence building on plots of land according to the requirements stated for each type of building or within real estate development projects and with the approval of the competent department, provided that it is separate from the project.

9.2 Construction ratio

The prescribed building percentage shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department for the total number of buildings on the plot, including the accommodation of employees.

9.3 Reversals

1. The planned setbacks shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

2. No building shall be permitted directly on the boundary of the plot unless otherwise stated in the Land Use Classification System.

3. In case the setbacks are not mentioned in the planning requirements, the setbacks from the coupon limit shall be applied as follows:

• The setback from the boundaries of the plot must not be less than (6.00) m from the side of the street.

• The rebound from the boundaries of the ground shall not be less than (3.00) m from the neighboring side and other boundaries.

• The internal setback between buildings should not be less than (6.00) m.

Table (12) shows the setbacks for the employees' accommodation.

9.4 Levels, Heights and Number of Floors

1. The final finishing level of the ground floor must not exceed (1.20) meters of the approved design level.

2. The net floor height must not be less than (3.00) m and the maximum should be (4.50) m.

3. The number of floors shall be determined in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

9-5 Basement Floor

It is allowed to make a basement in the employees' residence on the building area allocated to the ground floor, provided that its use is limited to services for the building (stores, kitchens, ...), and the general requirements of the basement shall be followed in Article No. (25) of this Bylaw.

9-6 Deck Roof

The roof floor shall be limited to the service rooms only (elevator room, water tanks, central air conditioning equipment...) and the requirements shall be applied as stated in Article No. (26) of this Regulation.

9.7 Fences (Walls)

• Walls for the accommodation of employees must be built on the borders of the plot of land on all sides, provided that its height is not less than (1.80) meters and its height does not exceed (4.00) meters, and it is necessary to paint these walls in a way that does not distort the general appearance.

• Reference shall be taken into account to paragraph (8) of Clause No. (6-8) of the Bylaws with regard to the difference in levels at the boundaries of the plot.

9.8 Entrances and Parking

1. The main entrances to the buildings must be from within the plot.

2. The prescribed requirements for parking as stipulated in Article (30) of these Regulations shall apply.

3. The number of parking spaces required must not be less than the following:

Table (13) shows the minimum number of parking spaces required for employee accommodation buildings.

9.9 Spaces and dimensions of spaces

1. The number of employees should not exceed (4) people per room, and a first aid room and a health isolation room must be provided.

Table (14) shows the spaces of the rooms and spaces of the employees' accommodation

1. The spaces and dimensions of the spaces not mentioned above shall be applied as shown in Table (3).

2. In the event that dining halls are available commensurate with the number of employees, provided that these halls accommodate a minimum of one-third of the total number of employees at one time (and the minimum required space is (1.50) meters per employee), and the design of the dining hall must be in accordance with the health conditions stipulated in the Public Health and Occupational Safety Legislation issued by the Public Health Department at the Department.

3. The thickness of the walls separating the residential rooms from each other and between them and the public corridors must not be less than (20) cm, and the thickness of all the external walls of the buildings must not be less than (20) cm.

9-10 Protrusions

Subject to Article (23) of this Regulation, the protrusion of the corridors of the first floor shall be authorized by (1.50) m inside the setback between the buildings and the external setbacks, provided that they are at a height of not less than (3.00) m, and the closure of these corridors shall not be authorized upon protrusion.

9.11 Health Benefits

The following shall be taken into account in the health benefits of the employees' accommodation:

1. The requirements of the health benefits of investment housing for the residential part shall be applied as set out in Schedule No. (7) of Item No. (10-7) for Family Housing.

2. For employees/singles accommodation, the following shall be taken into account:

Each room must be equipped with a separate bathroom.

A preparatory kitchen can be provided for each room for food preparation in the absence of a combined dining hall, and the design and furnishings of the kitchen must be in accordance with the health conditions stipulated in the Public Health and Occupational Safety Legislation issued by the Public Health Department at the Department and the requirements of the Civil Defense.

9-12 lanes

The net width of the public corridors in the staff accommodation shall not be less than the following table:

Table (15) shows the net width of the public corridors of the employees' accommodation.

9.13 General Requirements

1. Combined recreational services (gymnasium, TV viewing hall, outdoor playgrounds) can be provided that are commensurate with the number of employees in the building.

2. In the employees' accommodation, the availability of various health factors such as the ease of renewing the air, its freedom from dust and fumes, the penetration of sunlight, and its floor is high so that it is not exposed to flooding with water.

3. Caravans and light installations are not authorized for staff accommodation.

4. A garbage room or an open collection for waste containers shall be provided within the boundaries of the plot of land, in accordance with the conditions of the waste rooms mentioned in this Regulation, and such compound may be placed in the front setback from the side of the street.

5. The necessary emergency measures shall be taken into account in the employees' accommodation, while meeting the requirements of prevention, safety, alarm and fire fighting in accordance with the regulations and specifications approved by the Civil Defense Department in the Emirate.

Article (10): Residential-Commercial Buildings

10.1 Construction Ratio

The prescribed building percentage shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

10.2   Reversals

Setbacks for buildings (residential-commercial) shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

10.3 Levels, Heights and Number of Floors

• • • 1. The final finishing level of the ground floor must not exceed (1.20) meters of the approved design level.

      2. The net heights of the residential floors shall be applied according to Table No. (2), and the net heights of the ground floor and mezzanine (for commercial and office uses) shall be applied as per Table No. (18).

      3. The number of floors shall be determined in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

      4. Service floors between recurring floors are allowed in buildings with heights exceeding (20) floors above the ground floor and are dedicated to mechanical, electrical, sanitary services and their belongings, and no spaces are allowed for living, housing, commercial, recreational or similar purposes, and its height does not exceed (3.00) meters and its net height is not less than (2.40) meters, and it is not counted among the permitted floors of the plot.

10-4 Basement Floor

The construction of the basement floor shall be authorized on the entire plot of land, provided that the level of the basement roof for the parts outside the boundaries of the ground floor shall not exceed the approved design level and adherence to the net prescribed height, and construction shall not be permitted outside the approved construction line, with the application of the requirements adopted in Article No. (30) of this Regulation regarding the determination of the dimensions of the parking lots and the slope and width of the slope leading to the basement floor.

It is permissible to build more than one basement for parking

The use of the basement floor is limited to services for the building (parking lots, stores, kitchens, ...), and the general requirements of the basement shall be followed in Article No. (25) of this Bylaw.

The maximum height of the basement ceiling should not exceed (1.20) meters.

10-5 Mezzanine Floor

The requirements prescribed for the mezzanine floor shall be applied as described in the Commercial Buildings Requirements in Item No. (11-5) of Article (11) of these Regulations.

10-6 Deck Roof

1. The requirements in Article (26) of this Regulation shall be applied and the construction of residential rooms on the roof floor and limited to services shall be allowed, in addition to allowing a gymnasium under the following conditions:

• It shall not exceed the prescribed percentage for the roof floor.

• The height of the building should not be less than (ground + 6 floors).

• Its area should be proportional to the number of occupants of the building, the number of floors built, and the total building spaces.

• The structural design of the gym floor slab is taken into account according to the sports equipment used.

1. The main staircase must be connected to the roof, and in case there are more than one stairs in the building, it is sufficient for one staircase to reach the roof.

2. The following conditions must be met for the purposes of the aesthetic appearance of the Emirate:

• No air conditioning devices or ducts are placed on the facades of the buildings and the use of window type air conditioners is not allowed.

• All air conditioners must be placed on rooftops and invisible from outside the building.

10.7 Fences (Walls)

• A wall license shall not be authorized on any of the parcel boundaries unless there are planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

• Reference shall be taken into account to paragraph (8) of Clause No. (6-8) of the Bylaws with regard to the difference in levels at the boundaries of the plot.

10-8 Parking

1. The minimum number of parking spaces required shall be determined according to the following table:

Table (16) shows the minimum number of parking spaces for buildings (residential – commercial).

1. The prescribed requirements for parking as stipulated in Article (30) of these Regulations shall apply.

9.10 Spaces and dimensions of spaces

1. All areas and dimensions of spaces for residential uses shall be applied in accordance with the provisions of clause (6-12) for private residential use, in addition to the requirements for investment housing in accordance with clause (7-9) and table (6), in addition to the requirements prescribed for determining the areas of office and commercial uses for commercial buildings in accordance with the provisions of clause (11-9) and table (20).

2. The area of the store attached to the shop or trade show must not exceed (30%) of the area of the shop/showroom.

3. The thickness of the walls separating the residential units from each other and between them and the public corridors, shops and each other must not be less than (20) cm, and the thickness of all the external walls of the buildings must not be less than (20) cm.

10-10 Protrusions

- The protrusions shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department, subject to the provisions of Article (23) of these Regulations.

- The mezzanine floor is allowed to protrude from the ground floor from the street side with the same amount of prominence approved for the recurring floors for the purposes of urban coordination of the Emirate, with a maximum height up to "ground + mezzanine + 4 floors".

10.11 Health Benefits

The requirements of the health benefits of investment housing buildings for the residential part shall be applied as set out in Table (7) of item (7-11), and the requirements of health benefits for commercial buildings for the office and commercial part shall be applied as set out in Table (21).

10-12 Corridors

1. The net width of the internal corridors between the rooms and the residential or office spaces must not be less than (1.20) meters.

2. The net width of the public corridors shall not be less than the following table:

Table No. (17) shows the minimum general lanes of buildings (residential and commercial).

Article (11): Requirements for Commercial Buildings

11.1 Construction Ratio

The prescribed building percentage shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

11.2 Reversals

Setbacks for commercial buildings shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

11.3 Levels, Heights and Number of Floors

1. The final finishing level of the ground floor must not exceed (1.20) meters of the approved design level.

2. The heights of the commercial and office floors shall be applied as shown in Table No. (18).

3. The number of floors shall be determined in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

4. The required treatment must be done according to the construction requirements in case there is a difference in levels on the parcel boundaries.

5. In the case of a semi-mezzanine floor (open to the ground floor), the maximum net height of the ground floor is 8 meters + the thickness of the middle slab including finishing, and the minimum net height of the ground floor is 6 meters + the thickness of the middle slab including finishing as shown in Figure (12).

Table (18) shows the minimum and maximum net rise of commercial and office uses.

11-4 Basement Floor

1. The general requirements of the basement shall be followed in Article (25) of this Regulation.

2. The maximum height of the basement ceiling should not exceed (1.20) meters, measured by the approved design level towards the street adjacent to the main entrance of the buildings.

11-5 Mezzanine Floor

1. The construction of the mezzanine shall be authorized for an area of (100%) of the ground floor area in the plots in which the construction of a mezzanine floor is authorized in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department and the system of classification and legalization of land uses in the Emirate.

2. The mezzanine floor is authorized to be used separately as offices or for the service purposes of the building.

3. The use of the mezzanine floor shall be authorized for a separate commercial use by (100%) in the case of the use of the ground floors and the mezzanine as a commercial center, in which case the presence of an internal communication element and an electrical ladder between the two floors or elevators with a glass façade with a capacity of not less than (10) people per elevator is required.

4. The mezzanine floor is allowed to be used separately (100%) if it is used as a parking lot.

5. No other mezzanine shall be permitted to be constructed on the ground floor if the original mezzanine floor is separated and used separately.

6. Balconies, protrusions or balconies are not authorized on the mezzanine floor.

11-6 Deck

The roof floor shall be limited to the service rooms only (elevator room, water tanks, central air conditioning equipment...) and in the proportions and conditions mentioned in Article (26) of this Regulation.

11.7 Fences (Walls)

No wall license is authorized on commercial vouchers.

11-8 Parking

1. The number of parking spaces required is determined according to the following table.

Table (19) shows the minimum number of vehicles required for commercial buildings.

11.9 Spaces and dimensions of spaces

The spaces and dimensions of commercial and office spaces shall not be less than as shown in the following table:

 Table (20) shows the minimum spaces and dimensions of commercial and office spaces.

The thickness of the walls separating shops and office units from each other, and between them and the public corridors, must not be less than 20 cm, and the thickness of all the exterior walls of the buildings must not be less than 20 cm.

• • The area of the store attached to the shop or trade show must not exceed (30%) of the area of the shop/showroom.

11.10 Health Benefits

The minimum health benefits to be provided in commercial buildings shall be according to the following table:

Table (21) shows the minimum health benefits required for commercial buildings.

11-11 Lanes

The net width of the public aisles of commercial buildings shall not be less than the following:

Table (22) shows the minimum net width of corridors for commercial buildings.

11-12 Places of Loading and Unloading

The requirements set forth in clause (15-10) of Article (15) of these Regulations shall apply.

11.13 General Requirements

1. Prayer places for men and women in commercial centers and recreational buildings with an area of more than 900 square meters shall be provided, with the minimum necessary services for both sexes and in accordance with Article (16).

2. Service rooms such as the lactation room and children's changing rooms should be provided in the malls.

3. The required utility services must be provided by the relevant authorities (electricity room, telephones, pump room, water tank, and the like).

4. A service floor is allowed between repeated floors in buildings with heights exceeding (20) floors and is dedicated to mechanical, electrical, and health services and their accessories, and no spaces are allowed for living, residential, commercial, recreational or similar purposes, and its height must not exceed (3.00) meters and its net height should not be less than (2.40) meters, and it shall not be counted among the permitted floors for the plot of land.

Article (12): Health Requirements for Establishments Engaged in Activities (Restaurants, Beverage and Food Shops)                                                    

1. Restaurants, beverage and food shops (restaurants, cafeterias, cafes, juice shops, vegetable and fruit shops, confectionery shops, refreshment shops, mills, roasters, refrigerated, frozen and dry food stores, bakeries, groceries, supermarkets, seafood shops and other establishments) shall be designed in accordance with the health conditions issued by the concerned department, and the consulting engineer shall refer to these conditions when preparing the designs.

2. The floors, walls, and ceilings for restaurants, beverage and food stores should be made of a smooth material that is easy to clean, non-absorbent, fire-resistant, light in color, non-toxic, and free of cracks, and it is taken into account that the floors should have suitable tendencies for water flow for easy cleaning, and the corners between each wall, between the walls and floors, and between the walls and ceiling should be sealed and curved for easy cleaning.

3. Proper ventilation and lighting shall be provided for all interior parts as provided in this Regulation.

4. Shelves, electrical appliances, laundries, warehouses, chimneys, service tables, and insect and rodent control devices shall be installed on doors, windows, and other outlets, and everything necessary in accordance with the health conditions issued by the concerned department.

5. The ceilings of restaurant kitchens and the like shall be made of (reinforced concrete) or any other building material equivalent to it in fire resistance in accordance with the requirements of the Civil Defense Department.

6. Restaurants, beverage and food outlets must be equipped with the necessary sanitary fittings and in accordance with the sanitary conditions and the conditions of the sanitary installations.

7. Chimneys for bakeries, restaurants, and toasters must be placed from the side of the rails or through the building's skylights only to maintain the general appearance of the building, and a distance of at least (4) meters above the roof of the building and be equipped with means of environmental treatment so that they do not affect the neighborhood and do not distort the general view.

8. The cold and freezing rooms shall be provided with a temperature gauge that is fixed in such a way that it can be read from the outside and their doors shall be equipped to be opened from the inside and outside.

Article (13) Works of pavements and yards (for cafes, restaurants, and the like)

The design and permit of the works of roadsides and outdoor plazas for cafes and restaurants shall be subject to the conditions and specifications set out in the Executive Regulations approved by Law No. (3) of 2018 on the Works of Roadsidewalks and Yards.

Article (14): Requirements of Hotel Establishments

14.1 Location

The establishment of hotel establishments of various categories in the areas where these uses are authorized shall be authorized in accordance with the map attached to the Land Use Classification and Regulation System in the Emirate.

14.2 Construction Ratio

The prescribed building percentage shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

14.3 Reversals

Reversals shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the department concerned.

14.4 Levels and Heights

1. The final finishing level of the ground floor of the buildings must not exceed (1.20) meters of the approved design level.

2. The heights of the residential floors are applied in Table (2).

3. In the case of a hotel height of more than (10) floors above the ground floor, it is allowed to make a service floor with a net height not exceeding (3.00) meters for mechanical services and conversion of sanitary connections and its net height is not less than (2.40) meters, and it can be repeated every (10) floors after the approval of the competent department.

14.5 Parking

The minimum number of parking spaces required shall be according to the following table:

Table (23) shows the minimum number of parking spaces for hotel establishments.

14.6 Spaces and dimensions of spaces

The spaces and dimensions of the accommodation rooms in the hotel buildings shall not be less than the following:

1. In hotels , the net area of the rooms must not be less than the following table:

Table (24) shows the minimum net area of hotel rooms, including the bathroom area, and not including the balcony and the entrance to the room.

1. At the resort (no resort rating below the three-star category)

Table (25) shows the minimum net room area for the resort, which includes the bathroom area and does not include the balcony and the entrance to the room.

1. In the hostel, the net area of the rooms should not be less than the following:

Table (26) shows the minimum net area of the rooms, including the bathroom, but not including the balcony and the entrance to the room.

Each room in the lodge must have a separate private bathroom.

1. In hotel apartments, the space of the bedrooms should not be less than the following:

Table (27) shows the minimum net vacancy area of hotel apartments.

1. The thickness of the walls separating the hotel units from each other and between them and the public corridors must not be less than (20) cm, and the thickness of all the external walls of the buildings must not be less than (20) cm.

14-7 Corridors

The net width of the public corridors in the hotel establishments shall not be less than (1.80) m.

14.8 Places of unloading and loading

A minimum of (2) unloading and loading places shall be provided for tourist establishments and hotels, provided that the requirements set forth in clause (15-10) of Article (15) of these Regulations shall be applied.

14.9 General Requirements

1. Obtaining the initial approval from the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority as a condition for obtaining a construction permit for any hotel establishment according to its approved hotel classification system.

2. The consulting engineer should refer to the conditions issued by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority regarding the criteria for classifying hotel establishments before proceeding to prepare the designs for any hotel establishment.

3. The number of rooms should not be less than (30) rooms in hotels, (100) rooms in resorts, (10) rooms in hostels and lounges, and (20) apartments or studios in hotel apartments.

4. The requirements for the elevator shall be taken into account in Article (39) of this Regulation, and the requirements for People of Determination in Article (32) of this Regulation.

14.10 Security and Safety Requirements

1. Security and safety measures shall be provided as per the conditions approved by the concerned department.

2. Self-illuminated signboards must be placed in all corridors, stairs, halls, entrance halls and places of public use to guide to escape stairs and exits in the event of a fire, and it is forbidden to place any materials, barriers or obstacles that impede the movement of escape to the outside.

3. Signs should be placed behind the door of each guest room showing the locations of the stairs and a diagram of how to access them to secure the escape in the event of a fire.

4. Fire extinguishers must be placed in a clear, easily accessible place with signboards and prevent any barriers, materials, or obstacles that impede the movement of these devices.

Article (15): Requirements for Industrial Buildings (Factories - Warehouses - Workshops)

15.1 Location

The establishment of industrial facilities in the designated areas shall be authorized only in accordance with the map of the Land Use Classification and Regulation System in the Emirate.

15.2 Construction Ratio

• • • • 1. The construction percentage shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department, if it is not mentioned, the construction percentage shall not exceed (50%) of the parcel area.

        2. The minimum building percentage for industrial activities shall be as stated below (unless otherwise stated in the issued building regulations):

• (30%) of the land area in the case of building warehouses only.

• (10%) of the plot area in the case of construction of workshops, contracting sites and transportation sites only.

• (18%) of the land area in the case of building factories only.

• (15%) of the area of the plot in the case of building workers' housing (provided that the use of the land mentioned in the building regulations is workers' housing only).

  • • • 1. The construction of multiple buildings shall be authorized for each building with a different activity from the above activities within the voucher, provided that the maximum building percentage for each activity in relation to the industrial building shall be as follows:

• Warehouses (25%) of the industrial building's area.

• Workshops and service annexes (25%) of the industrial building's area.

• An office building to serve the industrial activity (15%) of the industrial building's area.

• A showroom building to display the factory's products only (10%) of the industrial building's area.

• Workers' housing (25%) of the industrial building area in proportion to the volume of industrial use.

In all cases, the total area of the buildings shall not exceed the prescribed building percentage for the plot.

• • • • 1. The percentage of construction, the height of the buildings, the office space of large factories and the uses of a special nature shall be applied in accordance with the nature of the use and the planning requirements of the plot.

15.3 Reversals

1. Setbacks for industrial buildings shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

2. Buildings must bounce from the side of the streets by at least (3.00) meters, and from the side of the neighborhood and other borders with a setback of not less than (3.00) meters for the lanes of emergency vehicles and civil defense, and construction is not permitted directly on the parcel boundary.

3. The internal setback between buildings must not be less than (3.00) meters for emergency vehicle lanes.

Table No. (28) shows the setbacks of industrial buildings from the side of the streets, neighborhoods and other borders.

15.4 Levels and elevations

1. The final finishing level of the ground floor must not exceed (1.20) meters of the approved design level.

2. The net internal height of any warehouse, workshop, or factory and its services shall not be less than the following:

Table (29) shows the minimum net internal height of industrial buildings and their accessories.

15-5 Mezzanine Floor

A mezzanine shall be authorized to be made inside the warehouses, workshop, or factory within the height of the warehouse, workshop or factory, provided that its use is belonging to the ground floor and its entrance is from inside the ground floor itself, and it is not authorized to make separate entrances to the mezzanine.

15.6 Fences (Walls)

1. Walls shall be constructed on the boundaries of the plot of land from all sides, provided that their height shall not be less than (1.80) m and not more than (4.00) m, with the necessity of painting these walls in a way that does not distort the general appearance, except for plots that are subject to a special system, and the width of the main entrance in the wall shall not be less than (6.10) meters, and the competent department may approve special architectural designs for the front walls.

2. Reference shall be taken into account to paragraph (8) of Clause No. (6-8) of the Bylaws with regard to the difference in levels at the boundaries of the plot.

15-7 Parking

Parking must be provided within the limits of the plot at a parking rate per (70) square meters of the net office space or the attached and authorized exhibition portion (excluding the various corridors and services).

15.8 Spaces and dimensions of spaces

1. International standards and specifications apply for the industrial activity required for the spaces and dimensions of the spaces.

2. There must be a first aid/isolation room of at least 12 square meters.

15.9 Health Benefits

The minimum health benefits to be provided are as follows:

 Table (30) shows the minimum health benefits of industrial buildings.

10-15 Places of unloading and loading

1. Places for unloading and loading shall be provided in all industrial facilities, including warehouses and workshops, provided that the minimum area shall be as follows:

• (4.50) meters wide x (6.00) meters depth for one warehouse or workshop only.

• (6.00) meters wide x (9.00) meters deep for two warehouses or workshops.

• (9.00) meters wide x (9.00) meters deep for three or more warehouses or workshops.

1. The same applies to the places of unloading and loading as applied to the entrances and exits of parking lots as stated in Article (30) of these Regulations.

2. The unloading and loading area may be exposed or covered, and if covered, the net height of the entrance and ceiling must not be less than (4.50) meters.

15.11 General Requirements

1. The environmental conditions stipulated in Article (33) of this Regulation shall be applied to uses whose storage, application or use results in damage to the surrounding environment, and the consultant shall observe the conditions of public security and safety and shall consult the concerned authorities in this regard for their approval.

2. It is authorized to establish a service annex provided that it is in the form of a tape, and it is allowed to have a guard room on the main wall for observation, and it is also allowed to place the electricity room on the main wall.

3. Ventilation and natural lighting must be provided at least (5%) of the floor area of any warehouse, workshop or factory, and in the case of administrative offices attached to the industrial facility, this percentage shall not be less than (10%) of the floor area of the offices.

4. A trade fair shall be authorized for the purposes related to the industrial activity held on the plot.

Article (16): Mosques

16.1 Construction Ratio

The prescribed building percentage shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

16.2 Reversals

Setbacks for mosques shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

If it is not mentioned, the following schedule shall apply:

Table No. (31) shows the minimum setbacks of mosques and their accessories towards the streets, railways and neighborhoods.

16.3 Levels and elevations

1. The final finishing level of the ground floor of all buildings must not exceed (1.20) meters of the approved design level.

2. The minimum net height of the interior of the mosque must be proportional to the capacity of the mosque's prayer hall (not including the false ceiling and according to the area and dimensions of the mosque's main hall) and a minimum of (4.50) meters for the net height of the prayer hall and the maximum according to the design and area of the mosque, and the minimum net height of the mosque's service elements must be (3.00) meters and the maximum (4.00) meters.

3. The minimum height of the minaret must be equal to three times the height of the main hall of the mosque as shown in Figure (13), and in proportion to the area and height of the mosque building.

4. In the case of a part of the mosque from the inside as a mezzanine, its net height should not be less than (2.50) meters, and not more than (3.50) meters, in which case the net height of the ground floor should not be less than (3.00) meters below the mezzanine part.

5. The height of the warsh (roof forming) in the buildings shall not exceed (1.50) meters after the final finishing and the various insulation layers, except in cases of architectural treatment of the facades and in accordance with the approval of the competent department.

6. Avoid using any drawings or decorations that contradict Islamic Sharia, preferably abstract geometry and at a level higher than (1.80) meters because worshippers are not preoccupied with them.

16.4 The Lighthouse, Domes and Mihrab

1. A minimum of one minaret must be provided for mosques with more than 100 worshippers, and the height of the minaret should not be less than (25) meters, and it must have the appropriate openings and glass windows to achieve sufficient illumination for the inside of the minaret, with its own entrance.

2. The minaret shall be a prominent landmark of the urban area surrounding the mosque, and the design of the minarets of the mosques shall be taken into account in accordance with the local Islamic architectural character adopted by the competent department.

3. A main dome should be provided for the mosque while allowing multiple domes provided that architectural harmony with each other is achieved.

4. A mihrab room and a private back entrance for the preacher in the Grand Mosque must be provided with a minimum capacity of (400 worshippers).

16.5 Mezzanine

Two mezzanine shall be authorized to be made as part of the mosque block outside the main prayer hall and shall meet the same conditions as stated in paragraph (4) of clause (16-3) of this Article.

16.6 Fences and Entrances

1. It is preferable to build an external wall surrounding the mosque on the boundary of the allocated plot of land with a suitable height not exceeding (1.50) m, and half of it should be solid and the upper half empty by a ratio of (1) solid to (2) emptied.

2. It is allowed to have a wall surrounding the residence of the Imam and the muezzin with a height not exceeding (2.50) meters to achieve privacy for them, and the residence of the imam and muezzin must be separate and away from the mosque and its main entrance, and a private entrance is allowed for them to the outside and the entrance to the side of the mosque.

3. It is allowed to make pedestrian entrances to the mosque from all sides overlooking the streets and railways, and it is also allowed to make a main gate for cars to accommodate the entry of emergency vehicles when needed for service.

4. Reference shall be taken into account to paragraph (8) of Clause No. (6-8) of the Bylaws with regard to the difference in levels at the boundaries of the plot.

16-7 Parking

1. The number of parking spaces required shall be determined according to the following table (according to the number of worshippers):

   Table No. (32) shows the minimum number of cars required for mosques.

1. The competent department may review the number of parking spaces required for mosques in the event of the existence of public parking spaces for the mosque, in the case of a small area of land allocated to the mosque, or in the case of the replacement of an existing mosque.

16.8 Spaces and dimensions of spaces

The spaces and dimensions of the mosque spaces should not be reduced as follows:

1. The space allocated for prayer shall be calculated including all covered spaces, which include the main and subsidiary prayer hall, the entrance, and the covered outer liwan (portico), and shall not include the uncovered spaces or the spaces outside the mosque, and the number of worshippers shall be calculated on the basis of (1.00) square meters per person.

2. A warehouse room attached to the mosque with an area of not less than (6) square meters must be provided according to the approval of the concerned authority.

3. The addition of some secondary uses allows the approval of the concerned authority, such as a multi-use hall with a minimum (30%) of the mosque's area, a library with a minimum area of (30) square meters, a room for electrical, mechanical and plumbing equipment, and it is also allowed to add some commercial activities subject to the approval of the concerned department.

4. Mosques with more than (600) prayer rooms are allowed to add Quran memorization circles with a minimum class area of (15.00) square meters, and a minimum class width of (3.60) meters.

16-9 Doors

The number of doors depends on the capacity of the mosque according to the following table:

 Table (33) shows the minimum number of doors in the main façade of the mosque.

10-16 Protrusions

Subject to the provisions of Article (23), the protrusions of buildings shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

16.11 Health Benefits

1. When designing mosques, the following service elements should be provided according to the type of mosque, its location, and the number of worshippers.

 Table (34) shows the minimum elements of the mosque's services according to the capacity of the mosque (number of worshippers).

1. The minimum health benefits to be provided in the services of the women's chapel shall be as shown in the following table.

Table No. (35) shows the minimum elements of the services of the ladies' prayer room.

1. It is preferable that the toilets should be separate from the mosque building itself and have an independent entrance, and should not be in the direction of the qibla in line with the tolerant Sharia, preferably in the southeastern corner, taking into account that at least half of the number of bathrooms should be of the eastern type (Arabic), and a suitable room attached to the toilets should be added at least (2.00 x 1.50) meters to store cleaning tools.

2. The lighthouse should be provided as an essential part of the mosque.

16.12 General Requirements

1. The approval of any other bodies stipulated by laws or resolutions or required by the competent department shall be obtained when constructing or making modifications and additions to mosques.

2. The dimensions of the mosques must be designed in accordance with the specifications and standard dimensions approved by the competent department and take into account the requirements and conditions that are in line with the tolerant Islamic Sharia, taking into account the proportionality of the mosque's capacity to the allocated land area.

3. The design of the mosque's facades takes into account the Islamic cultural identity and local architectural character and the choice of colors that are harmonious and compatible with the surrounding environment.

4. The design and supervision should be done by Muslims with good experience in Islamic architecture and the project implementation manager for the consultant and contractor should be Muslim.

5. It is preferable that the main hall of the mosque should be rectangular in shape with the longest side facing the qibla, and it is preferable not to make openings on the side where the mihrab is, and it is preferable to cancel the columns in the space of the mosque to maintain the continuity of the rows, and that the general location should be coordinated so that there is a square behind the mosque.

6. Mosques may generally have courtyards (an outdoor open courtyard), with an outer covered lane at the entrances as part of the mosque, and a place for the cold water refrigerator to be placed as well as covered places for the shoes of the worshippers.

7. A prayer room for women in mosques should be added within the main block of the mosque, and it should be taken into account that it should be separated from the men's prayer room, and each of them should have its own entrance and exit, separate from the other.

8. Vertical expansion is allowed in case of insufficient space and subject to the approval of the concerned department.

9. The needs of worshippers of determination and the elderly should be taken into account in the design of the prayer hall and at the entrances (providing suitable ramps and corridors), toilets...... In accordance with the requirements set forth in Article (32) of these Regulations.

10. The entrances and movement of worshippers to and from the mosque should be studied in order to achieve complete separation in the entrances and movement and the ease of use of the lighthouse for both sexes without interference in movement.

11. The materials for the exterior and interior finishes of the mosque must be of materials and varieties that are commensurate with the dignity of the mosque and withstand various factors and conditions.

12. Providing health benefits for prayer rooms for men and women in commercial centers with an area of more than (900) m2 according to the number of worshippers and according to Table No. (34) and (35).

13. Signboards indicating all entrances, traffic directions, and elements of the services available in the mosque should be placed.

14. Quran shelves should be included in the design of the interior walls of the mosque.

15. The maximum number of worshippers and the size and shape of the mosque's space should be taken into account when designing the air conditioning system, and studying the homogeneity and regularity of the lighting and sound intensity inside the mosque space when designing lighting points and the acoustics system, as well as designing sound systems and distribution by specialized bodies.

16. The concerned authority shall determine the elements of the residence of the imam, the muezzin and the mosque worker, and in case these elements are not specified, the following table shall be applied:

Table No. (36) shows the minimum elements of the residence of the imam, the muezzin, and the mosque worker.

Article (17): Educational Buildings

17.1 Location

1. The location of the school, kindergarten or nursery shall be in the areas where such use is authorized in accordance with the map attached to the Land Use Classification and Legalization System in the Emirate, and the use of the site shall not be permitted for any non-educational activity.

2. The site should be in a suitable place for the neighborhood or residential area in terms of ease of transportation and ensuring the safety of students in accessing it.

3. The proposed site should accommodate the school building, its courtyards, playgrounds, parking lots and buses required in accordance with the standards and requirements.

4. Be away from noise, sources of environmental pollution, highways and hazardous areas.

5. To facilitate the provision of the necessary quality services (roads, electricity, water, telephone) and others.

17.2 Construction Ratio

The prescribed building percentage shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

17.3 Reversals

Setbacks for educational buildings shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

17.4 Levels and elevations

1. The final finishing level of the ground floor must not exceed (1.20) meters of the approved design level.

2. The minimum and maximum net height of educational buildings shall be according to the following table:

Table (37) shows the minimum and maximum net height of educational buildings (private schools).

17-5 Deck Roof

The roof floor shall be limited to the service rooms only (elevator room, water tanks, central air conditioning equipment...) and in the proportions and conditions mentioned in Article No. (25) of this Regulation.

17.6 Fences and Entrances

• A wall must be built on the boundaries of the plot of land on all sides, with a minimum height of (1.60) meters.

• Consider separating the entrances to the student dormitories or employees in the university dormitories from the other entrances.

• Reference shall be taken into account to paragraph (8) of Clause No. (6-8) of the Bylaws with regard to the difference in levels at the boundaries of the plot.

• Providing (2) entrances/exits for each maximum number of (500) students.

17-7 Parking

1. Parking and buses shall be provided within the boundaries of the plot according to the following schedule:

Table No. (38) shows the number of parking spaces required for educational buildings (private schools).

1. Parking and buses outside the school plot must be approved by the concerned department.

2. Cars and buses are not allowed to enter the courtyards designated for students or children, and their entrances, exits, and corridors must be separate from the movement of students or children, and the entrances and exits of buses must be separate from the path of traffic traffic.

3. Strict separation between car and pedestrian traffic, squares and stadiums should be observed.

17.8 Spaces and dimensions of spaces

The spaces of educational buildings (private schools) shall not be reduced as per the following schedules:

Table No. (39) shows the minimum areas and dimensions of educational spaces (private schools).

Table No. (40) shows the minimum laboratory spaces for the ministerial curriculum in the second and third cycles.

17.9 Protrusions

1. The protrusions for educational buildings shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

2. Refer to Article (23) of these Regulations.

17.10 Health Benefits

The minimum health benefits to be provided in educational buildings are as follows:

Table No. (41) shows the minimum health benefits to be provided in educational buildings.

17-11 Corridors

The net width of the public corridors of the educational buildings shall not be less than that stated in the following table:

Table (42) shows the minimum net width of the public corridors of educational buildings.

17.12 General Requirements

1. Obtaining the initial approval of the design from the Ministry of Education, and in the case of modification to any building in the school, future horizontal and vertical expansion, or construction in stages, initial approval can be obtained from the Ministry of Education and it shall be valid for a period of (3) years, subject to the approval of the concerned authority.

2. The spaces of schools, kindergartens and nurseries shall be designed in accordance with the conditions of the Ministry of Education and the conditions mentioned in this regulation, and in case they are not mentioned, reference shall be made to the approved international standards.

3. All security and safety conditions and means must be provided as per the requirements of the Civil Defense in the building.

4. All parts and elements of the building must meet the health conditions specified by the public health legislation in force in the Emirate, and the use of wood, asbestos or any building material that causes harm to public health is not permitted.

5. Each school stage shall be allocated an independent building or department and for each gender starting from the fifth grade, and several departments may participate in the use of the educational facility (laboratories, library, activities) without prejudice to the condition of separation between the sexes.

6. Providing ventilation, natural lighting, and air conditioning according to the approved standard specifications for all elements of the school, especially classrooms, laboratories, halls, kindergarten, or nursery, so that the lighting and ventilation of the building is not less than (20%) of the floor area of the classrooms, (10%) of the area of administrative offices, and (5%) of kitchens and bathrooms.

7. Consider the direction of the lighting so that it is to the left of the student and not on the opposite side of the front teaching board.

8. Fall guards and barriers (handrails or warps) should be used in balconies, windows and exposed walkways.

9. ALL LABORATORIES IN EDUCATIONAL BUILDINGS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH POWERFUL AIR SUCTION FANS OR GAS CHAMBERS (GAS CHAMBERS) TO CONDUCT CHEMICAL EXPERIMENTS.

10. Providing an elevator suitable for people of determination to reach the upper floors, with the provision of slopes for this with a slope of no more than (12:1) at the sidewalks, external stairs, areas of change of levels inside the building and at the entrances to allow students to access all parts of the building and its courtyards without assistance.

11. Providing adequate and appropriate service rooms (kitchen, stores...).

12. General Requirements for Schools

• Each school stage shall be allocated an independent building or department and for each gender starting from the fifth grade, and several departments may participate in the use of the educational facility (laboratories, library, activity halls) without prejudice to the condition of separation between the sexes.

• The school must include its office with a space commensurate with the number of students.

• The school should include rooms for the school's administration (assistant principal, supervisory principal, secretarial, administrative, specialists, accountants), teachers' rooms with an area commensurate with the number of students in the school, and the number of teachers is estimated at (1.50) teachers per semester, with the provision of a special room for saving exam papers (control).

• The school should include laboratories, computer rooms, and activity halls in proportion to the number of students, and the laboratories should be as far away from the classrooms as possible.

• The school must include at least one canteen with (cafeteria or restaurant) with the necessary services such as a storeroom, an air-conditioned place for eating or a dining hall with its facilities commensurate with the distribution and number of students, and it must be in accordance with the health conditions determined by the public health legislation in force in the Emirate.

• Providing a playground for students to play in schools and kindergartens with an area of at least twice the area of the classrooms and valid for the flag, with shade of at least (30%) of the area of the arena, and with materials approved by the competent authority.

• The school must include the necessary sports fields in accordance with the conditions of the Ministry of Education, and the school must include a hall for free activities (multi-purpose activities).

• The school shall include a health clinic consisting of at least one room for the school doctor and one for the nurse, with an examination room and a separate toilet, provided that their space is in accordance with the health conditions determined by the health legislation in force in the Emirate.

• Gas tanks, if any, must be on the ground floor and open from outside the building.

1. General requirements for kindergartens

• The kindergarten building must be independent from other academic stages, and the classrooms must be on the ground floor only, and this can be exceeded in the event of technical reasons approved by the competent department, in which case the security and safety requirements are taken into account to ward off various dangers and apply all the required general specifications.

• The number of students in the class should not exceed (25) students, and each student shall be allocated an area of not less than (2) m2.

• The kindergarten shall include rooms for the administration, teachers and supervisors, in proportion to the number of students, in accordance with the conditions of the Ministry of Education and the conditions determined by the competent department.

• The kindergarten must include a clinic consisting of at least (two rooms and a separate toilet) and equipped with the most important medical equipment and first aid needed for children, provided that its space is in accordance with the health conditions specified in the public health legislation in force in the Emirate.

• Providing a closed and air-conditioned indoor gymnasium with a minimum area of (100) m2.

• Providing a learning resource room of one square meter for each student, provided that its area is not less than (100) m2.

• Providing a playground equivalent to twice the area of the classrooms, provided that at least (50%) of the area of this yard is shaded, as well as allocating a part of the yard for planting shrubs and flowers, and placing toys suitable for children with materials approved by the competent authority.

• Providing a dining hall for students at a rate of (1.50) m2 for each student, provided that the dates of the first and second grade students are divided.

• The kindergarten must include at least one canteen.

• One of the kindergarten halls must be designated for free activities.

• Not allowing the presence of a swimming pool for the kindergarten department except in the case of securing the design in a separate, safe and unconnected part of the classrooms and under the supervision of specialists.

1. General Requirements for Nurseries

• The nursery must be on the ground floor and include free spaces that can be used for children's motor activity, and this can be exceeded in the case of technical reasons approved by the competent department, in which case security and safety requirements are taken into account to ward off various dangers.

• A clinic consisting of at least two rooms and a separate toilet shall be allocated in the building and equipped with the most important medical equipment and first aid necessary for children, provided that its area is in accordance with the health conditions specified in the public health legislation in force in the Emirate.

• The distance between each two beds in the nursery rooms should not be less than (1.00) meters.

• Providing a wide patio that is shaded, covered with sand and planting, and proportional to the number of children.

Article (18): Sanitary Buildings

18.1 Location

1. The establishment of hospitals and clinics in the areas where such use is authorized shall be authorized in accordance with the map attached to the Land Use Classification and Legalization System in the Emirate.

2. The location of pharmacies and fitness, massage and slimming centers must be in areas where commercial use is permitted.

3. The distance between any pharmacy and the nearest pharmacy should not be less than (200) meters on a traffic road.

18.2 Construction Ratio

The prescribed building percentage shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

18.3 Reversals

Setbacks for health buildings shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

18.4 Levels and elevations

1. The final finishing level of the ground floor of the buildings must not exceed (1.20) meters of the approved design level.

2. In the case of a hospital height of more than (10) floors above the ground floor, it is allowed to operate a service floor for mechanical, electrical, sanitary and similar services, with a net height not exceeding (3.00) meters, and not less than (2.40) meters, and it can be repeated every (10) floors after the approval of the competent department.

3. The minimum and maximum height of sanitary buildings shall be according to the following table:

   Table (43) shows the minimum and maximum net height of health buildings.

18-5 Basement Floor

The construction of the basement floor of the hospital shall be authorized on the entire plot of land, provided that the level of the basement ceiling for the parts outside the boundaries of the ground floor shall not exceed the approved design level and adherence to the prescribed net height, and shall not be authorized to build outside the approved building line, and shall be allocated for medical purposes serving the hospital such as stores, kitchens, radiology rooms, file rooms, etc., according to the nature of the design, and what is in excess of it shall be used as parking lots with the application of the requirements approved in Article No. (30) of this Regulation regarding the determination of the dimensions of the parking lots, inclinations and width The slope leading to the basement floor.

18-6 Deck Roof

The roof floor shall be limited to the service rooms only (elevator room, water tanks, central air conditioning equipment...) and in the proportions and conditions mentioned in Article (26) of this Bylaw.

18.7 Fences (Walls)

1. The wall must be built on the borders of the plot of land on all sides and with a height of not less than (1.60) meters.

2. Reference shall be taken into account to paragraph (8) of Clause No. (6-8) of the Bylaws with regard to the difference in levels at the boundaries of the plot.

18-8 Parking

The required number of parking spaces shall be determined according to the following table:

Table (44) shows the minimum number of parking spaces required for health buildings.

18.9 Spaces and dimensions of spaces

18.9.1 Hospitals

1. The area of reception, waiting for customers, and the main entrance lobby shall not be less than (120) square meters.

2. The area of the commercial activity shall not exceed (5%) of the building area of the ground floor and it shall be allowed to be used as a pharmacy, flower shop, gift shop, cafeteria, eyewear shop and other commercial activities required for hospitals.

18.9.2 Private Clinics

The area of the clinic should not be less than two rooms and a hall and the area of each room should not be less than (12) square meters, taking into account that a separate room should be allocated for treatment, a separate hall for waiting for men and another for waiting for women.

18.9.3 Pharmacies

The area of the pharmacy should not be less than (28) square meters.

18.9.4 Fitness, Massage and Slimming Centers

1. A secluded place and a small unisex dressing room should be dedicated.

2. A break area away from the air currents is provided for sitting after exiting the steam and sauna baths.

18-10 Protrusions

1. The protrusions for health buildings shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

2. The general requirements of Article (23) of these Regulations shall be referred to.

18.11 Health Benefits

The minimum health benefits to be provided in the health buildings shall be as shown in the following table:

Table (45) shows the minimum health benefits to be provided in health buildings.

18-12 Corridors

The net width of the public corridors of health buildings shall not be less than the requirements for use and shall be at least (2.40) m.

18-13 Places of unloading and loading

The requirements set forth in clause (15-10) of Article (15) of these Regulations shall apply.

14.18 General Requirements

18.14.1 Hospitals

1. Obtaining the approval of the Department of Health and Medical Services as a prerequisite for obtaining a building permit.

2. The design and implementation of the hospital must be done in accordance with the approved international standards for hospitals.

3. The areas of the elements and their relationship to each other are studied, and the necessary electrical, sanitary, and mechanical installations and materials used are presented in accordance with the types, specifications, and measurements of the medical devices and equipment used in them, the hospital must be provided with a backup generator.

4. The interior mattress plans should be prepared specifying the types and sizes of the devices and equipment used in the different sections.

5. Ventilation and natural lighting shall be provided for the patients' accommodation rooms, waiting rooms, offices, and halls, and mechanical ventilation shall be provided in accordance with the approved standard specifications for other parts that do not have natural ventilation.

6. The intensity of lighting (natural or artificial) in all parts of the hospital should be in accordance with the approved international standards.

7. Patient rooms should be as far away from streets and parking as possible, and the wall should be blocking sound from one room to another.

8. Providing garbage rooms and means of handling and disposing of medical waste according to the special specifications, and taking the necessary measures and the approvals of the concerned department.

9. The consultant shall submit a complete study for public elevators and patient elevators as provided in Article (39) of this Bylaw.

18.14.2 Clinics and Pharmacies

1. Obtaining the approval of the Department of Health and Medical Services as a condition for obtaining a license for construction works or decoration.

2. The floor should be made of smooth materials that are easy to clean.

18.14.3 Fitness, Massage and Slimming Centers

1. Obtaining the approvals of the competent authorities.

2. The building must meet the appropriate hygienic conditions in terms of natural lighting and ventilation.

3. The steam production medium for steam baths should be completely separated from the bath.

4. Do not install sports equipment or tools that cause stress on walls and ceilings, and only simple equipment is allowed to be installed in a safe manner.

5. The gymnasium that produces noise or vibrations (karate, weightlifting, etc.) must be on the ground floor or mezzanine of the building, and its floors and walls must be equipped with soundproof materials.

Article (19): Wedding Halls

19.1 Location

1. The site must be intended for commercial use and commensurate with the activity of the project, and it is located on two intersecting streets, one of which is main (commercial) and the other is subsidiary, or the sites designated for this use.

2. The width of the road overlooking the hall or hall should be (20) meters at a minimum.

3. The area should not be less than (4000) square meters, and the length of the side overlooking the main street should not be less than (50) meters.

4. The distance between the project site and the nearest hospital should not be less than (500) meters from all sides.

5. The distance between the project site and the nearest mosque should not be less than (250) meters from all sides.

6. The distance between the location of the wedding hall and another should not be less than (500) meters from all sides measured from the outer boundaries of the land.

7. The establishment of wedding halls away from places of sale of fuel, gas, and similar places that may pose a danger shall be taken into account, so that the project site shall be separated from these facilities by a side street with a width of not less than (25) meters, or a plot of land from an approved plan with a width of not less than (25) meters.

19.2 Construction Ratio

The prescribed building percentage shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

19.3 Reversals

The construction setbacks on the surrounding streets, neighborhoods, and other boundaries shall not be less than the distances allowed in the building system in the area, and not less than (3) meters.

19.4 Fences (Walls)

1. The walls must be built on the boundaries of the plot from all directions and with a height of at least (1.60) meters.

2. Reference shall be taken into account to paragraph (8) of Clause No. (6-8) of the Bylaws with regard to the difference in levels at the boundaries of the plot.

19-5 Parking

1. Providing one parking space for every (20) square meters of the hall or hall space + allocating parking spaces for People of Determination as stated in Table No. (51) of Article (32) of this Regulation within the limits of the plot.

2. Securing parking within an open yard or adjacent plot adjacent to the building used for parking in the event that parking is not available within the boundaries of the land on which the project is built, provided that the plot of land is merged with the project land and dismantling is prohibited later unless the use is changed for another activity that does not require this condition.

3. Considering the safety of the design in studying the movement of cars entering and exiting the hall and obtaining the approval of the concerned authority on the design.

Article (20): Petroleum and Refueling Stations

20.1 Location

1. The establishment of petroleum stations in the designated areas shall be authorized in the map attached to the Land Use Classification and Legalization System in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

2. The use of land allocated to petrol stations for any other uses shall not be permitted except for certain secondary uses intended for the service of cars, shops for drinks, fast food, and the like.

20.2 Construction Ratio

The prescribed building percentage shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

20.3 Reversals

1. The setbacks for the installations shall be applied in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department.

2. In case the planning requirements do not mention the setback, the minimum setback of these structures from the land boundary shall be (3.00) meters from the neighboring side.

3. All buildings of the petrol station shall be at least 20 meters away from the openings of fuel tanks, ventilation pipes, and pumps.

20.4 Levels and Heights

1. The final finishing level of the ground floor of the buildings must not exceed (1.20) meters of the approved design level.

2. Heights shall be applied for shops, service annexes, and offices as per Table No. (18).

3. Other elevations are subject to a special study submitted to the competent authority.

20.5 Fences (Walls)

1. A wall must be built on the boundaries of the plot towards the neighborhood and other borders and with a height of not less than (1.60) meters.

2. Reference shall be taken into account to paragraph (8) of Clause No. (6-8) of the Bylaws with regard to the difference in levels at the boundaries of the plot.

20-6 Parking

Parking spaces must be provided at a parking rate per (70) square meters of the net area of shops (mini market) and services that need parking lots, and these parking spaces should not hinder the movement of cars inside the station.

20.7 Spaces and dimensions of spaces

The spaces and dimensions of the spaces should not be reduced as follows:

1. The space allocated for car service, beverage shops, fast food, and the like must not be less than (150) square meters.

2. A maximum of (3) rooms shall be authorized for the accommodation of workers in all stations located outside the city limits, taking into account the spaces and dimensions of the residential spaces as set out in Table (3), and the construction of workers' accommodation rooms shall not be permitted in all stations located within the city.

20.8 Health benefits

The minimum health benefits to be provided shall be in accordance with the following table:

Table (46) shows the minimum health benefits to be provided at petrol and refueling stations.

20.9 General requirements

1. The consultant must consult with the Environment Protection and Development Authority and the Emirate's Sanitation Authority for preliminary approval before finalizing the designs and plans.

2. The security and safety conditions approved by the Civil Defense Department in the Emirate must be provided, and the doors and windows must be made of fire-resistant materials in accordance with the requirements of the Civil Defense Department and should be opened on the opposite side of the station, away from hazard sources.

3. Car wash service stations should be equipped with appropriate means and equipment for water drainage and purification, such as sand sedimentation rooms, oil traps, and pumps to ensure that the water is purified before it is connected to the analysis tanks or the public network.

4. The consultant shall submit a plan of the general location of the station, explaining the following:

5. The proposed entry and exit routes of the station in proportion to the speed of the street on which the station is located and the entry turning radius are approved by the concerned department of the department.

6. All street elements that are located for a distance of (500) meters before and after the station site, which includes traffic signs, light poles, trees, manholes, pump rooms, power substations and the like.

7. The direction of traffic, the number of lanes of the street, and the speed advertised on it.

Article (21): Building Heights

1. The ground floor level of the buildings must not exceed (1.20) meters above the approved design level (except for residential villas) unless otherwise noted.

2. The heights of the buildings shall be determined starting from the approved design level to calculate the final finishing level of the ground floor and according to the details of the building height plan of the Emirate, except for buildings in respect of which special decisions are issued. In general, the maximum heights of the buildings shall be equal to the total height of the floors according to the planning conditions (the height of the floor allowed for each floor according to the regulations and requirements) in meters plus the level of the ground floor.

3. The height of the warps (roof forming) in the buildings shall not be less than (1.00) m after the final finishing and the various insulation layers, and not more than (1.80) m, except in cases of architectural treatment or in some buildings whose requirements stipulate otherwise and in accordance with the approval of the competent department.

4. The net height of other buildings includes (roofed parking lots and other buildings) as shown in the following table:

   Table (47) shows the minimum and maximum net height of other uses.

1. The net height of the internal and public corridors of other buildings not mentioned shall not be less than:

• (2.70) m² for residential buildings, workers' housing, office buildings, and specialized buildings.

• (3.00) m for commercial buildings and corridors of educational and health buildings.

1. The special considerations that characterize the nature of certain buildings and architectural designs (exhibitions, cinemas, schools, commercial centers, industrial equipment, etc.) are declared. and the like) exceeding the heights referred to in this Article, or other articles of this Regulation, and applying the standard specifications approved by the Technical Committee and the needs of People of Determination in each use, taking into account the coordination of the heights of those buildings with the neighboring buildings.

2. In the types of buildings where the maximum height of the roof floor (and allowed to have a roof floor) or the basement is not mentioned, the maximum net height of the roof floor is (03.5) meters and the minimum height of its height is (2.70) meters, and the maximum net height of the basement floor is (03.5) meters and the minimum net height is (2.50) meters.

3. The parts that are authorized to exceed the height of buildings and installations shall be defined as follows:

• Decorative elements in general, including minarets, domes, decorative and heritage towers.

• Chimneys and smoke drains, water tanks, elevator wells, staircases, radio and television antennas, cooling towers, trellises (pergolas), helipads and parts of surface masonry.

• Commercial towers for advertisements, provided that they are in accordance with the regulations and conditions adopted by the concerned department in this regard.

• In trusses and domes, the maximum height of the building and the maximum net interior heights may be exceeded in order to achieve the structural and aesthetic requirements.

• The permit shall be required to exceed the heights in the cases referred to in the preceding paragraph, taking into account the following:

• No part of the establishments in which the height has been authorized shall be used for residential or commercial purposes, provided that the billboards shall be in accordance with the heights permitted in the legislation regulating them.

• The height shall not exceed the amount necessary to perform its function as determined by the Technical Committee, and shall not pose a danger to air traffic or damage to the neighborhood, and the building, tower or crane shall be provided with day and night light signs when the height exceeds (60) m.

• It is required to visit the Department of Civil Aviation in the Emirate in case the height of the building, tower or crane exceeds (60) meters, and submit an aerial study proving that the building, tower or crane does not affect the safety of aircraft in case the height of the building or tower is (147) meters or more.

Article (22): Reversals

The setbacks for buildings are determined in accordance with the planning requirements issued by the concerned department and the system of classification and regulation of land uses in the Emirate, and the setbacks are measured starting from the parcel boundary.

1. Applying the setback starting from the ground floor of all buildings and according to the planning requirements.

2. Providing a setback from the boundaries of the land towards open areas such as a setback towards the track, unless otherwise noted.

3. The setback of buildings, public buildings, or buildings for which the requirements of this regulation are not mentioned shall not be less than (3.00) meters from the land boundary in all directions (unless otherwise stated in the planning requirements issued by the concerned department), and the internal setback between the main buildings shall not be less than (3.00) meters, unless otherwise stated.

4. With the exception of the protrusions authorized in accordance with Article (22) and Clause (6-14) of Article (6) of these Bylaws, and the materials authorized to protrude in accordance with the planning requirements, no exploited protrusions shall be declared.

5. The rebound of all buildings, regardless of their height from the side of the cemetery, must not be less than (5.00) meters.

6. When bounceing from the side of streets, railways, neighborhoods and other boundaries, different service lines must be taken into account and the structural design does not allow any structural elements to protrude outside the boundaries of the plot.

7. A bounce of at least (1.50) meters must be committed to swimming pools, underground water tanks, sewage tanks and the like from the walls or walls of any building.

8. A bounce of at least (1.20) m for caravans and temporary installations must be committed to the walls and walls of any building, unless otherwise noted.

9. The setbacks must be adhered to in a manner that does not contradict the planning requirements issued by the concerned department and the system of classification and regulation of land uses in the Emirate.

Article (23): Balconies and Protrusions

1. The protrusion shall be authorized in accordance with the building requirements issued by the concerned department.

2. No balcony shall be permitted to protrude on a track or street with a width of less than (7.50) meters or within the minimum boundaries of skylights, courtyards, and setbacks, nor shall it be permitted to make structural protrusions for retaining walls, bases and foundations of buildings and fences outside the boundaries of the plot.

3. An unused building aesthetic prominence shall be declared within the plot according to the following conditions:

• An unused aesthetic prominence is authorized by (0.30) meters starting from the height of the ground floor window seat and at least (1.00) meters above the approved design level.

• Untapped aesthetic prominence with a maximum of (0.20) meters inside courtyards and skylights whose dimensions exceed (4.60 x 4.60) square meters.

• An untapped aesthetic prominence shall be authorized within the corridors in accordance with Article (36) of this Regulation.

1. It is allowed to prominence of the wall ornaments (fences) towards the street only with a maximum of (0.30) m from the boundary of the plot, provided that its height is not less than (2.50) m from the approved design level, and the prominence of ornaments is allowed with a maximum of (0.15) m below this height.

2. No aesthetic projections or any construction works of buildings and fences are permitted outside the plot within the boundaries of the neighbourhood and other boundaries.

3. The competent department may approve the non-limitation of aesthetic prominences in the event that the technical committee approves the design of the submitted building, provided that such aesthetic protrusions do not exceed the limits of the plot.

Article (24): Pergolas and Parking Awnings

24.1 Pergolas and pergolas

1. Pergolas shall be authorized to construct pergolas around the buildings in areas that are free of plots of land and in setbacks, so that the emptying rate therein shall not be less than (50%) of their total area and their height shall not exceed (3.00) meters.

2. Pergolas shall be authorized to cover swimming pools on the roof, provided that their rebound shall not be less than (1.50) meters from the boundary of the building, and their protrusion shall not exceed (1.50) meters from the boundaries of the swimming pool, and their height shall not exceed (3.00) meters above the level of the swimming pool.

24-2 Parking Awnings

The application for an umbrella permit for parking outside the boundaries of the plot in all areas of the Emirate is subject to the study and approval of the competent department.

Article (25): Basement Floor (Underground)

In case there are no specific requirements for the basement, the general conditions for the construction of the basement floor are as follows:

1. The minimum net height of the basement must be (2.50) meters and does not include the height of the service area.

2. The construction of the basement floor shall be authorized on the entire plot of land, provided that the level of the basement ceiling for the parts outside the boundaries of the ground floor shall not exceed the approved design level and adherence to the net prescribed height, and construction shall not be authorized outside the approved building line, provided that its use is limited to services for the building (stores, kitchens, parking lots...), with the application of the requirements adopted in Article (30) of this Regulation regarding the determination of the dimensions of the parking lots and the slopes and width of the slope leading to the basement floor, except in the case of the housing of the workers in industrial plots and the accommodation of the employees, the construction shall be done on the ground floor area only.

3. The basement area is not counted among the permitted building percentage, and more than one basement may be built for parking lots, except for residential, investment villas, and workers' housing, only one basement floor is allowed.

4. The basement floor may not be used for residential, living, office, or commercial purposes, nor may the basement floor be used separately from the main building, and its use shall be limited to the following service purposes:

• Parking and services of the building (electrical, telecommunications, water tanks, pumps and the like).

• Special services (for residents such as laundry room, drying of clothes, swimming pool, health club and ancillary services, children's games, sports and the like, kitchens for some types of specialized buildings such as hotel buildings and hospitals);

• Special services for specialized building types such as hotels and hospitals (kitchens - services - parking lots)

1. Providing ventilation and lighting on the basement floor in accordance with the requirements set forth in Articles (27, 28, and 29) of this Regulation.

2. It shall be taken into account that no part of the basement floor or its foundations shall protrude outside the boundaries of the plot or outside the building line approved by the side of the street, and all the necessary elements of access to the basement must be within the boundaries of the plot and no part of it shall be allowed to be constructed outside the boundaries of the plot.

3. When making the excavation side bond, it shall be taken into account that the adjacent land shall not be used unless obtained written approval from the owner (neighbor), as well as that it shall not appear outside the boundaries of the plot in the streets, railways and open areas unless its structural design is submitted to the competent department and the approval of the concerned authorities, taking into account the provision of all safety conditions for the neighboring facilities during the excavation and pouring operations of the basement floors, water exudation and pouring of the pile foundations, and the provision of all safety conditions for the neighboring facilities, and the basement must be insulated by the appropriate technical methods to prevent External water leakage into it, regardless of its source, and providing means of drainage of water while adhering to the approved technical specifications.

4. The basement floor shall be provided with the necessary means and equipment for drainage of water.

Article (26): Roof Floor

In case you do not mention any requirements for the roof, the general conditions for the construction of the roof floor are:

1. As follows, the roof floor shall be allocated for the construction of elevator rooms, stairs, water tanks, pump rooms, electricity, communications, air conditioning equipment, some cosmetic umbrellas (pergolas) and other service uses approved by the competent department, and the construction of residential rooms is not allowed except on the roof floor of private and investment residential villas only.

2. The area of the roof floor shall not exceed (35%) of the total area of the last floor, and this area shall include all constructions on the roof floor, provided that its structure shall be reinforced concrete or its equivalent, and its rebound shall not be less than (1.50) m from the boundary of the front building.

3. The height of the warshes (roof forming) in the buildings shall not be less than (1.00) m after the final finishing and the various insulation layers, and shall not exceed (1.80) m, except in cases of architectural treatment or in some buildings whose requirements stipulate otherwise and in accordance with the approval of the competent department of the Department.

4. The locations of cabinets, plates for television broadcasts, and equipment such as air conditioning equipment, façade cleaning equipment, and the like must be determined on the roof floor, and the detailed plans necessary to treat the architectural facades in a way that does not distort the general view, and the appropriate height of the wardrobes must be determined in accordance with the planning requirements.

5. Advertising boards shall be authorized to be placed on the roof in accordance with the conditions stipulated in the legislation regulating them.

6. Rooftop structures are not allowed to be used for any commercial purposes by any means.

7. Roof/rainwater discharge is not allowed outside the boundaries of the ground.

Article (27): Natural Lighting and Ventilation Vents

27.1 Window Requirements:

1. Every room (residential or non-residential) and every stairwell, kitchen, lounge or hallway must have a light and ventilation vent. The total area of the lighting and ventilation aperture shall not be less than (10%) of the floor area of the rooms designated for housing, and (5%) of the floor area of the services (kitchens, bathrooms, toilets, stores, and stairs).

2. Ventilation and lighting openings may be made in the same proportions mentioned in the previous item in the ceiling, provided that these openings are directly connected to the outside air and that the part in which these openings are located is not intended for sleeping, and that the openings are equipped with mechanical means of opening at a height of (1.00) meters from the floor of the room.

3. Ventilation and lighting vents must be provided in the main staircase of the building for each floor starting from the first floor to the last, except for residential villas, ventilation and indirect lighting are allowed for the staircase. The competent department may, for technical reasons, allow mechanical ventilation and artificial lighting, subject to the approval of the Civil Defense Department.

4. Openings for ventilation and natural lighting in industrial facilities such as warehouses and workshops must be provided at least (5%) of the floor area, and warehouse doors are considered part of this ventilation and lighting. In the case of an office (administrative) part attached to industrial facilities, the percentage of ventilation openings and natural light for it must not be less than (10%) of the floor area of the office spaces.

27.2 Door Requirements:

   The minimum width of the doors shall be as follows:  

Table (48) shows the minimum width of the doors of architectural spaces.

27.3 General requirements

1. All rooms, halls, corridors, staircases, kitchens and bathrooms of any building shall be provided with the natural lighting and ventilation specified in this article, as well as secondary ventilation or cross-ventilation when the depth of the room exceeds three times its width.

2. When any entrance or corridor needs to be illuminated and ventilated through the rooms available to it, it should be added to the space of those rooms to determine the amount of ventilation needed.

3. Ventilation and natural lighting can be replaced by ventilation and artificial lighting for toilets, stairs, bathrooms, small preparation rooms with less than the minimum space of the kitchen, corridors, halls and rooms for some specialized projects that require it, provided that mechanical lighting and ventilation conditions are provided.

4. Kitchens may be part of the living room space, provided that the required ventilation is provided in accordance with the provisions of these Regulations for the living room from the opposite part of the kitchen and mechanical ventilation is provided for the kitchen.

5. Ventilation or lighting in the vicinity is not allowed until the required rebounds have been achieved.

6. When making openings in buildings, the following should be taken into account:

• The use of fall protectors (handrails or warshes) on balconies and roofs and at points of difference in levels and heights exceeding (1.00) m.

• Exterior doors on repeated floors should not be opened directly to the outside air or staircase.

• The height of the window seats shall not be less than (1.00) m, except in the case of balconies in front of these windows from the outside, or if fall barriers (balustrades) are provided with a height of at least (1.00) m.

• The consulting engineer must study the height of the fall guards (balustrades) in a way that is commensurate with the type and height of the windows and balconies.

1. It serves as a light and ventilation hole for any part of a window that can be opened, or any door that is designed to be kept open.

In all cases, the opening must be connected to the outside air in its entire area, and therefore any opening associated with an automatic device (air conditioning) shall not be considered an air vent under the provisions of these Regulations.

Article (28): The Illuminator and the Courtyard

28-1 Al-Munawar

The conditions of natural lighting and ventilation in the uses overlooking the skylight and the inner courtyard are as follows:

1. Bathrooms:

The area of the skylight must not be less than (64.0) square meters and the width should not be less than (0.80) meters, and the conditions of natural lighting and ventilation can be exceeded if an integrated system of mechanical ventilation and artificial lighting is provided according to the approved specifications.

1. Closed kitchens:

The area of the skylight must not be less than (7.00) square meters and its width should not be less than (2.00) meters, regardless of the height of the building, and it is required to provide mechanical ventilation according to the approved specifications and conditions in case the height of the building exceeds two floors and (7) floors.

1. Open kitchens:

Open kitchens are permitted to operate on halls without providing ventilation skylights for these kitchens and for all building heights, provided that their location is facing the ventilation holes and main lighting of the halls, except for villas (in the case of a main kitchen) with the provision of mechanical ventilation according to the approved specifications.

1. Preparation Kitchens:

The area of the skylight shall not be less than (64.0) square meters and the width of no less than (0.80) meters for any of its sides or provide mechanical ventilation according to the approved specifications.

28.2 Inner Courtyard

The interior courtyard area varies according to the condition of the rooms or offices overlooking it, as follows:

1. If all the rooms of the residential unit or office derive their lighting and ventilation from the courtyard itself, the area of the courtyard shall not be less than half the square of the total height of the floors in which these rooms are located, starting from the floor of the first floor, with a minimum of (4.50) meters for each of its sides and (20.25) square meters for the area.

2. If some of the rooms overlooking it are from an office or a residential unit, the rest of whose rooms overlook a road, railway, courtyard, or legal setback, the area of the courtyard shall not be less than a third of the height of the floors in which these rooms are located, with a minimum of (3.00) meters for any of its sides, and its total area shall not be less than (9.00) square meters.

3. If the courtyard is overlooked on one floor by a kitchen, kitchens of one or more residential units, or office units that have a view of a street, courtyard, railway, or setback, the area of the courtyard must not be less than the product (half the height x one-third of the height) for the floors on which these rooms are located, starting from the floor of the first floor and with a minimum of (3.00 x 4.50) square meters.

4. In apartments with an area of more than (150) square meters, ventilation and natural lighting for the servants' rooms can be provided through skylights whose dimensions are not less than (3,003.00 x) square meters, regardless of the height of the building, provided that mechanical ventilation is provided according to the specifications and conditions approved by the competent department if the height exceeds two (7) floors or from any other courtyard without affecting its measurements.

5. If the skylight overlooks servants' rooms and kitchens, the dimensions of the servants' room skylight shall be taken so that its dimensions shall not be less than (3,003.00 x) square meters for any of its sides and its total area shall not be less than (9.00) square meters, regardless of the height of the building, provided that mechanical ventilation is provided according to the specifications and conditions approved by the competent department if the height exceeds two (7) floors.

General Requirements:

1. Each skylight or courtyard in the building, regardless of its area, must be provided with a suitable entrance (at least 70 cm wide) from its floor level to ensure its maintenance and cleaning, and the skylights must be covered in a way that secures access for maintenance in order to avoid the accumulation of insects and waste.

2. Each skylight or patio should be equipped with the necessary equipment for stormwater drainage.

3. The thickness of the walls of the skylight should be (20) cm, which separates it from the rest of the building's spaces.

4. It is taken into account that all skylights and courtyards are exposed from above, and in the event that any roof is placed or constructed on them, the following conditions and requirements shall apply:

• If the ceiling is transparent, side openings should be provided that are connected to the outside and the total area of these openings should not be less than the area of the patio or skylight.

• If the ceiling is opaque, side openings should be provided that are connected to the outside and their total area should not be less than one and a half times the area of the patio or skylight.

• The roof may extend beyond the area of the courtyard or skylight for a distance not exceeding half the height of the opening on its sides.

• These openings should be provided with proper means of opening and closing, and should be covered with a protection net from rodents and birds.

Table (49) shows the minimum dimensions and areas of the illuminator and courtyard.

Article (29): Artificial lighting, mechanical ventilation and central air conditioning

In the event that natural lighting and ventilation cannot be provided in some buildings such as cinemas, halls, commercial centers, restaurants, specialized buildings, and public and private building services, they may be replaced by artificial lighting and mechanical ventilation, provided that:

1. These buildings should have a central air conditioning system and electric lighting in all parts of the building.

2. All designs for air conditioning works must be prepared by ensuring that temperatures, relative humidity, purity and air quantity are provided, pressure differentials, sound insulation and vibration isolation are recommended within the places to be adapted and conform to the schedules and specifications of air conditioning and cooling and its system approved by the competent department and international standards.

3. The outdoor air outlet should be sufficiently far away from any source of pollution, and a protective net should be installed to trap insects at the air inlet and at an appropriate height above the ground.

4. Air filters with an efficiency of at least 99% should be used in operating rooms, serum laboratories, pharmaceutical factories, and similar applications that require it, and the filter should be connected to an appropriate alarm device to alert it to change it when its resistance reaches its maximum limits.

5. Acoustic bushings should be used to isolate noise from air conditioning equipment, and vibration isolation systems so that they do not affect the structural integrity of the building.

6. The area and specifications of the skylights overlooking the mechanically ventilated kitchens shall be in accordance with the conditions of lighting and ventilation of the uses overlooking the skylight and the inner courtyard.

7. The specifications and conditions contained in the Green Building Conditions Regulation "Barjeel" approved by the competent department regarding thermal insulation and ventilation, air conditioning and lighting specifications and calculations shall be applied.

Article (30): Parking

30.1 General requirements

1. Parking spaces (open or covered) must be available within the boundaries of the plot on which the building is built.

2. The number, dimensions, specifications and design of the parking lots shall be in accordance with the standard conditions and specifications set forth in clause (30-2) of this Article.

3. It is not permissible to make any modifications to the number, dimensions, specifications and design of the parking lots that have been approved in the building permit without obtaining the approval of the competent department, and both the contractor and the engineer shall be responsible for any change that has not been approved by the competent department in advance, even if such modifications are technically and engineering acceptable, and the owner shall be responsible for any modifications made after the issuance of the building completion certificate that has not been approved in advance by the competent department.

4. The competent department may request to conduct traffic impact studies for projects that lead to or increase traffic impact (projects that are built in accordance with special approvals, specialized projects, commercial centers, complexes, educational facilities of all kinds, such as schools, universities, colleges, health facilities, and the like).

5. The presence of public parking lots next to any plot of land shall not exempt this land from the conditions of providing parking therein in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation, except for the area of the commercial center (Nakheel) as stated in clause (30-2) of this Article.

6. The locations of the entrances and exits of the vehicles must be adhered to according to the requirements of the concerned department and in accordance with the planning conditions in case there is something that specifies these places on the planning map.

7. Entrances or exits of vehicles may not be placed on pedestrian tracks or on plots designated for parking or public utility unless entry is not possible from the streets or for any technical reasons approved by the concerned department.

8. The maximum level of the basement ceiling specified under the provisions of this Regulation shall be exceeded in the case of allocating the basement floors and the ground floor as parking lots, provided that the height of the ground floor does not exceed the height specified in these Regulations.

9. Road works plans that accompany the construction work permit application must include, at a minimum, the following plans:

• The setting out plan shows the streets, railways, sidewalks, and neighborhoods surrounding the plot, as well as the levels of the rails, existing streets, parcel levels, neighborhoods, reference levels, vehicle entrances and exits, the direction of traffic on the streets surrounding the plot, any traffic signs, intersections, turns, or obstacles affecting the entrances and exits of vehicles, as well as any street lighting poles.

• Parking plans for all floors and include parking accounts.

• Conditions, specifications, traffic guidelines, signals, and necessary means of control.

• Any other details required by the concerned department.

• Traffic Impact Study (upon request).

1. Appropriate natural lighting and ventilation must be provided, and if this is not possible, artificial lighting with an effective mechanical ventilation system shall be provided in accordance with the standard specifications approved by the competent department.

2. The necessary extensions must be provided for the drainage of rainwater at the end of the entry and exit ramps, and the necessary ground drains and inclines must be made in the floor of the parking lots.

3. If, after the issuance of the building work permit, it is found that there is a conflict between the exits and entrances of the neighborhood, traffic or the surrounding streets, the competent department shall have the right to request the modification of the entrances or exits in accordance with the existing situation.

4. The parking floor should be covered with a suitable concrete layer that is easy to clean.

5. Plans showing the method of protecting the excavations shall be submitted to the competent department for approval in the event of excavation works on the boundaries of the plot in the vicinity, and to the concerned department in case of excavation works on the boundaries of the plot from the side of the street and railways.

6. A plan for the external sidewalks surrounding the plot of land shall be submitted explaining the dimensions and reference levels for approval by the concerned department, and it shall be taken into account that the rails surrounding the building shall be paved to the middle of it at a level exceeding (0.15) m from the approved design level, and the cladding used in the sidewalks shall be determined according to the conditions of the competent department.

7. Electric and hybrid vehicle charging stations shall be provided in accordance with the requirements set out in clause (403.03) and Schedule (15) of the Green Building Conditions Regulations for the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah (Barjeel).

30.2 Technical Requirements

1. The different floors of the parking lots must be equipped with floor signs and traffic signs installed in clear places indicating the direction of entry and exit and traffic within the parking lots, as well as the placement of reflective mirrors on places where there are not enough viewing spaces.

2. Parking lots must be equipped with concrete wheel bumpers to prevent overtaking the front limits of parking lots.

3. All poles and walls adjacent to the movement of vehicles shall be provided with suitable rubber corners for protection during the movement of vehicles, and these angles are not required in the case of sidewalks that prevent them from being exposed to the movement of vehicles.

4. Parking spaces and their numbers shall be determined according to the plans approved by the competent department.

5. The minimum number of parking spaces to be available in other buildings that are not mentioned in this regulation shall be as follows:

Table (50) shows the minimum number of parking spaces to be available in other buildings.

1. In the event that the plot of land is located in the area of the commercial center (Al Nakheel) on two streets, one of which is secondary and the other is a main one, the entrances and exits of cars are allowed only on the side street or as determined by the competent department.

2. When locating the entrances and exits of the parking lots, the following must be taken into account:

• Separate entrances and exits for cars (ramps) shall be provided to each floor of the parking lots, and the concerned department may approve the addition of electric elevators for cars in case of technical reasons requiring it, provided that the consultant must submit a thorough study of the elevators as mentioned in clause (38-3) of Article (38) of these Regulations, and the existence of at least one ramp for cars is required.

• It must be at a distance of at least (15.00) meters from the border of the beveled corner of the ground, and the competent department can reduce this distance to (9.00) meters in case of technical reasons that require it.

• It must be at a sufficient distance approved by the Building Permits Committee from any traffic intersections, and it shall not be opposite the intersection of two streets in the shape of a (T) in the case of single streets.

• It should not interfere with the entrances and exits of existing buildings in the vicinity.

• The locations of entrances and exits for parking lots should be chosen to ensure the safety of traffic in the streets surrounding the parking lots, by placing them as far away as possible from intersections and highways.

1. The minimum width of the parking lot entrances and internal roads is as follows:

• (3.00) meters of traffic in one direction only.

• (6.00) meters of two-way traffic.

• In small plots of land or with compelling technical conditions, the competent department may accept one lane with a width of (3.00) meters for the entry and exit of vehicles after the provision of traffic signals and the necessary electronic system for traffic control, and the application of all the requirements of the competent department in coordination with the concerned department.

• The minimum dimensions of the bus stops shall be (12.00 × 4.00) meters, and the minimum width of the traffic lane in the bus stops shall be (12) m if the street is a one-way lane only, and (16) m if the street is two-lane street.

1. The curves must be of appropriate dimensions for the movement of the car's turns and turns safely inside the parking lot and when entering and exiting it, as shown in Figure (14).

1. The minimum dimensions of the light parking and the width of the traffic lanes in the light parking lots are as follows (as shown in Figure 15, 16 and 17):

• In the case of parallel parking to the road:

The minimum dimensions of the parking lots shall be (6.00 × 2.50) meters and the minimum width of the street shall be (4.00) meters.

• In case of parking at an angle of (45) degrees in the direction of the street.

The minimum dimensions of the parking lot shall be (5.50 × 2.50) meters and the minimum width of the street shall be (4.00) meters.

• In case of parking at an angle of (60) degrees in the direction of the street.

The minimum dimensions of the parking lot shall be (5.50 × 2.50) meters and the minimum width of the street shall be (4.00) meters.

• In the case of perpendicular parking in the direction of the street.

The minimum parking dimensions are (5.50 × 2.50) meters, the minimum street width is (5.50) meters if the street serves in one direction, and the street width is (6.00) meters if the street has two lanes.

If the traffic lane for parking lots has an end and the lane is (6.00) meters or less, a turning bay must be made at the end of it so that cars can turn around and return out of the lane without obstructing the road. (As in Figure 17).

• The competent department may reduce the depth of the parking lots that are designed within the plot by no more than (40) cm in the event of compelling technical reasons necessitating this and approved by the Building Permits Committee.

• The minimum net height of the parking lots shall be (2.50) meters and the maximum height shall be (4.00) meters, unless the parking lots are part of a floor in which another activity is practiced, the height of the floor may be allowed to be uniform according to the maximum authorized height of that floor.

Article (31): Paving of parking lots and pedestrian walkways for buildings

1. The owner of the completed building shall be obliged to pave the paving works with colored bricks for the entire distance between the boundaries of the plot and the boundaries of the asphalt of the street (standing/proposed), including pedestrian paths and parking lots (standing/proposed) from all sides overlooking streets or pedestrian tracks (half of the track shared with the neighborhood).

2. The owner of the building that has completed the non-residential plots shall be bound by the plan approved by the concerned department, subject to clause (1) of this Article. Existing buildings can also apply for a paving permit to the competent department, provided that they comply with the conditions and specifications approved by the concerned department.

3. A permit is not required to complete the paving works within the boundaries of the plot if there is a wall separating it from the paving works outside it.

4. The paving works include paving the connection points with the entrances leading to the inside of the plot in case there are approved parking lots within the plot, whether the parking lots are open or roofed (multi-storey) according to the approved design, with the provision of signs and traffic signs for the entrances and exits of cars according to the design approved by the concerned department, and the concerned department must take into account all the plans approved by the municipality departments when designing the paving works.

5. The ends of the pavement are closed from the side of the adjacent plot and the street is asphalted by the stones of the pavement edge that are dormant if it is unpaved/paved, and the completed floor is integrated and completed from the neighbor's side if it is completed.

6. The implemented pedestrian walkways are an integral part of the road and may not be occupied or encroached upon, and parking lots are treated similarly and are prohibited from being reserved by poles or chains, and the sidewalk or any of its elements may not be damaged.

7. The completed building shall be granted a certificate of completion and approval for the delivery of services only after ensuring that the parking lots and pedestrian paths are implemented according to the designs approved by the Municipality's Planning Department.

8. The consultant/contractor must clarify any obstacles at the site, and review the relevant authority for any coordinates/levels necessary to complete the paving works. The continuity of the level of paving works with the adjacent plots must also be taken into account.

Article (32): Requirements for People of Determination

Details and requirements of People of Determination should be referred to the Emirates Qualified Environment Code, which was approved based on Cabinet Resolution No. (1/1) of 2019.

32.1 Public Building Requirements

Such as markets, commercial centers, mosques, theaters, cinemas, sports stadiums, public parks, and government buildings frequented by the public, must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Cliffs:

• Slopes are found on sidewalks, external stairs, and areas of level change inside and outside buildings with a slope of no more than (1) to (12) or (8%).

• The width of the slope shall not be less than (1.20) m.

• The length of the slope flip should not exceed (10) m, and in case of increasing it, it is necessary to add a break that is not less than the width of the slope.

• The slopes are designed with a straight path, a 90° incline or a 180° incline as shown below.

1. Parking for People of Determination

• In parking spaces not exceeding (200) cars, at least one parking space must be provided for the use of People of Determination for every (33) parking spaces, and parking spaces with a capacity of more than (200) cars and up to (1000) cars have a ratio of 100:1, while parking spaces with a capacity of more than (1000) cars must be allocated a minimum of one parking space for People of Determination for every (200) parking lots.

Table (51) shows the minimum number of parking spaces for people of determination required for public buildings.

The following shall be taken into account:

• These parking lots should be as close as possible to the elevators or the main entrances to the buildings, with direct paths to them from the parking lots without obstacles (providing sidewalk ramps) and at a distance not exceeding (50) meters, and their measurements should be (2.60 m ×5.50 m) for parking at an angle, (2.60 m ×6.00 m) for parking perpendicular to the sidewalk and the access lanes next to the parking lot should not be less than (1.20) m and connected to a pedestrian path.

• Providing suitable spaces for loading and unloading according to the design standards for people of determination at the main entrances.

1. Toilets

A special toilet for people of determination should be provided and equipped according to the design standards approved by the competent department, with guidelines where necessary. Provided that there is an internal space for freedom of movement for the wheelchair with a diameter of at least (1.50) meters, and it is equipped with support and assistance handles in their positions as shown in Figure (20).

1. Elevators

• One of the elevators must have a capacity, specifications, dimensions, and equipment in accordance with the international standards approved for people of determination, provided that the elevator cart that can accommodate one wheelchair should not be less than (1.30 x 1.00) meters and the internal height of the handrail (0.85) meters installed on the internal perimeter of the vehicle.

• At least one elevator that conforms to the approved standards for People of Determination must be provided in public buildings and commercial centers that consist of more than one floor, and escalators are not considered a substitute for this elevator unless they are equipped with the necessary equipment for people of determination.

1. passages                                                                                                  

The corridors must be of sufficient dimensions for people of determination in accordance with the approved standard standards, and accessibility must be available by entering and exiting all doors and accessing all indoor and outdoor spaces without obstacles that limit traffic.

Taking into account the provision of security and safety conditions for different categories of people of determination.

32.2 Requirements for Investment Buildings (Investment and Commercial Residential Buildings)

with a total area of more than (4650) square meters, provided the following:

1. Slopes

It shall be in a inclination ratio not exceeding (1 to 10) at the sidewalks, external stairs, and areas of change of levels wherever they are found inside and outside the building, as shown in Figure (18).

1. Elevators and walkways

One of the elevators and corridors on the floors, external and internal traffic paths, and in parking lots must be of sufficient specifications and dimensions to accommodate the movement of people of determination in accordance with the approved standard standards.

1. Parking for People of Determination

• The number of cars allocated to People of Determination shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of Clause (32-1) of these Regulations.

• Guidelines for People of Determination parking are developed where necessary in accordance with the approved standards.

1. Movement Paths

The pathways for people of determination must be straightforward, with measurements in accordance with the approved standards and free of any barriers.

1. Toilets

A special toilet shall be provided for people of determination in accordance with clause (32-1).

32-3 Requirements for Hotel Establishments Classified from Star to 5-Star Category

The following services are provided as a minimum for People of Determination:

1. The minimum number of rooms allocated to People of Determination is (1%) of the total rooms and a minimum of one hotel room.

2. A hotel room must be provided on the first floor level and accessed without stairs.

3. This room should be fully equipped according to the international standards adopted for people of determination in terms of the dimensions of the room, the door, the spaces around the bed, the central circulation area with a diameter of not less than (1.50) m, an area in front of the wardrobe with dimensions of (1.50 m × 1.50 m), the automatic opening of the window, the design of the office table, cabinet, electrical switches, alarm bell and sitting chair.

4. The room should be provided with a bathroom in accordance with the international standards adopted for people of determination, including adherence to the standard standards of the bathroom seat (height of (43-49 cm), the bathtub, the sink (not more than (68) cm and not less than (75) cm, the spaces around them, cabinets, mirror, floor type, door sizes and movement, the locations of the complementary elements in the bathroom, the locations of the support and assistance handles, and the provision of a space with a diameter of (1.50) meters for the free movement of the wheelchair inside the bathroom, as shown in Figures (20 and 21).

5. The room must have an emergency exit leading directly outside the building, or to a balcony, and security and safety means must be provided for the different categories of people of determination in the hotel.

6. One of the elevators must have specifications that match the approved standards for people of determination, in terms of dimensions and specifications, the location of the height of the control panel, and the opening time of the elevator door and the internal handrail.

7. The number of cars allocated to People of Determination shall be determined in accordance with Schedule No. (16) of this Regulation, and they shall be as close as possible to the elevators or the main entrance of the hotel, with the necessary indicative marks, and their measurements shall be in accordance with the approved UAE standards for People of Determination.

8. Drop-off and loading spaces at the main entrance of the hotel according to the approved standard standards for people of determination.

9. Slopes with slopes not exceeding (1 to 10) at sidewalks, external stairs, and areas of changing levels inside and outside buildings, with the necessary warning guidelines.

10. Direct and unobstructed paths from parking to elevators or the main entrance of the hotel, and the corridors should be sufficiently wide for the movement of people of determination according to the approved standard standards, and accessibility should be available by entering and exiting all doors and accessing all internal and external elements without any obstacles limiting their movement.

32.4 General requirements

Slopes and walkways for people of determination must meet the following conditions:

1. The width of the slope shall not be less than (1.20) m, and the slope inclination ratio shall not exceed (1 to 12), and the competent department may modify the ratio to (1 to 10) whenever there are convincing technical reasons.

2. The slopes of the sidewalks should be within the same pier.

3. In the case of two consecutive slopes, a level area must be made between the two slopes in accordance with the standard standards adopted by the competent department.

4. All ramps, walkways and stairs should be equipped with the necessary warning signs (roughness, colors) at the starting and ending points and when reaching the car roads.

5. It is forbidden to place any parking spaces in front of the slopes, and the minimum width of the car park is (3.80) m, and it is preferable to provide a corridor of at least (1.20) m between the parking lots for the passage of people of determination, as shown in Figure (19).

6. The slopes should be towards pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk.

7. The upper surface of the slope should be level and free of cavities that hinder movement.

8. Providing the slopes with a protective solid side railing in case of a height exceeding (0.50) meters.

9. Not placing manholes and sewage openings on the slopes and paths for people of determination.

10. Walkways and ramps should be provided with signs and pedestrian signs that indicate directions.

11. The walkways and ramps should be equipped with solid barriers that prevent falls at the points of direction shifting.

12. The railings of the slopes and stairs for people of determination should extend a distance of (30) cm at the end and start points of the slope and ladder, as well as around the corners.

13. The necessity of having a suitable paver in front of the entrance suitable for the ease of maneuvering the wheelchair with the minimum width of (1.20) m, as shown in Figure (22) and (23).

Article 33: Environmental Conditions and Energy Conservation

33.1 Environmental requirements to be taken into account in the design of buildings

When designing buildings, the engineering office must adhere to the following conditions:

1. Various environmental influences (such as climatic conditions, sunlight, nature of the earth, neighborhood, noise level, and other environmental influences) must be taken into account and the use of thermal and sound insulation in the ceilings and walls, and all the conditions and specifications contained in the Green Building Conditions Regulation "Barjeel" approved when preparing the designs of various buildings.

2. Projects that include uses that directly or indirectly cause environmental pollution of any kind must be approved by the Environment Protection and Development Authority in the Emirate, and all conditions related to environmental protection approved by the competent department must be obtained.

3. The trends of sunlight should be studied and architectural elements should be employed to reduce their negative effects, and the prevailing wind trends should be studied and worked to employ them for the benefit of the building.

4. Work shall be done to select materials that do not cause damage to the environment and public health or distort the general view of the city, such as temporary installations, whether in use or after their use, according to what is determined by the competent department.

5. It is not permitted to license any buildings whose roofs contain asbestos according to the Cabinet Resolution No. (39) of 2006, as well as any substance that is proven to be harmful to public health, and undertakings to remove these roofs from existing buildings are not accepted for licensing purposes, with the owner obliged to remove them and replace them with safer materials.

6. It is necessary to take into account the public health conditions inside and outside the building in terms of studying the movement and amount of ventilation, lighting, sunlight and shades, and the choice of materials, dyes, etc.

7. Privacy and coverings must be taken into account when preparing the designs of different buildings, and fences must be made with height and appropriate designs approved by the competent department to separate the different plots of land.

33.2 Environmental requirements to be taken into account when carrying out construction works

The engineering office and the contractor must comply with the following conditions when carrying out the construction works:

1. Work should be done to use approved insecticides to control insects including termites on the ground floor and where necessary.

2. The provisions of the Environment Protection and Development Authority (EPD) legislation in the Emirate must be complied with in all matters related to wastewater reuse and disposal, air control, occupational health, swimming pools, the safety of children's toys available in buildings, noise control, and nature reserve systems.

3. The removal or felling of perennial and existing trees within the boundaries of the plot shall not be authorized until the necessary written approval is obtained from the Environment Protection and Development Authority.

4. The maximum noise level of any devices or construction work shall not exceed (55) decibels during the period from seven in the morning to eight in the evening and not more than (45) decibels during the period from eight in the evening to seven in the morning.

5. The demolition, removal or modification of buildings and historical heritage architectural elements shall not be authorized without the approval of the concerned department, and the approval of the competent department must be obtained.

6. Work must be stopped and the municipality shall be immediately notified when any monuments or archaeological sites are found or damage is caused to service lines, buildings, streets, or the surrounding environment.

7. Ensure that the necessary conditions are in place to reduce adverse environmental impacts during the phases of the on-site work in terms of:

8. Adhere to the working hours as determined by the competent department.

9. Work on construction sites after 8 p.m. is not permitted and work is not allowed to start before 6 a.m. in populated areas, and the concerned department may grant permits to exceed this period if there are reasons to do so.

10. Take the necessary and necessary means to reduce the level of noise caused by the equipment and machinery operating at the sites and adhere to the authorized sound level.

11. Taking the necessary and necessary means to reduce the emission of dust and dust through the following means:

• Spray dust and sites with water when exposed to dust traces.

• Covering the entrances and places of movement of vehicles with suitable materials or spraying them continuously with water to prevent the emission of dust.

• Prevent rubble from being dumped directly from the upper floors without the use of protective barriers.

• Take the necessary precautions while transporting and unloading construction materials.

1. Take the necessary and necessary means to reduce the emission of gases and smoke from the equipment and machinery used in the work sites and ensure that they are maintained at the authorized level.

2. Take the necessary precautions at work sites to maintain the cleanliness of the site and the safety of the surrounding environment, including adjacent buildings, streets, service lines, sidewalks, and ..... cultivation Etc.

3. The supply and storage of building materials on the site should be commensurate with its area and in a way that does not distort the general view, with the need to store petroleum and chemical materials in confined places and away from direct daily movement, and to be under constant control and in small quantities.

4. Appropriate measures should be taken and the necessary programs should be developed to collect, sort and store waste and rubble at work sites and then transfer them to the places designated for dumping rubble in a way that prevents its accumulation at the site or pollution of the surrounding environment.

5. The Green Building Conditions Regulation (Barjeel) approved by the competent department is guided and implemented in all matters related to the details of thermal insulation works.

33.3 Requirements to be observed when operating

The engineering office and the contractor must comply with the following conditions when operation:

Buildings that are more than one floor and one floor in height and include large areas of glass in the facades must be provided with the necessary equipment and devices to clean the glass from the outside in accordance with the decision of the Building Licensing Committee, and when the height of buildings exceeds one and six floors, the consultant must submit a study or a plan showing the way of working of these equipment and devices necessary for cleaning, moving glass on the surface, and storing it.

The building materials used in the facades of the buildings must not fall on passers-by and follow the technical conditions and specifications approved by the competent department in their installation.

Article (34): Fire Prevention and Safety

1. The standards and requirements adopted for all buildings by the Civil Defense Department are the basic reference for everything related to security, safety, prevention and firefighting.

2. All stairs and corridors shall be provided with natural and mechanical ventilation in accordance with the requirements of the Civil Defense.

3. The spaces of the staircase and the pump room must be approved within the architectural plans submitted to the Civil Defense, as their spaces differ according to the requirements.

4. The exterior cladding of the buildings must be approved according to the requirements of the Civil Defense.

5. The responsibility for maintaining the alarm and fire fighting equipment and systems inside the buildings lies with the landlord, and the tenant is responsible for removing obstacles from escape corridors and maintaining the alarm and fire fighting equipment and systems in the leased part, with the need to ensure that the appliances are valid and that the electricity is not disconnected from them at any time.

6. No barriers or obstructions may be installed directly on the exterior façade windows located on the floors above the ground floor of the building unless they are easy to open.

7. All requirements, conditions and regulations for the safety of public buildings stipulated in the Environment, Health and Public Safety Legislation and the Fire Protection Regulations in force in the Emirate must be adhered to.

8. The minimum number and width of the exits and entrances of the buildings shall be determined according to the number and area of the floors, the use of the building, and the standards approved by the competent department.

9. The doors of drawers, apartments, offices and all their accessories and fittings shall be fireproof according to the rates approved by the competent department, non-smoke permeable and self-closing.

10. All drawers must be provided with regular and emergency ventilation and lighting in accordance with the standards approved by the competent department.

11. All buildings shall be equipped with self-illuminated signs and billboards in all corridors, stairs and inner courtyards of the building to clearly indicate the stairs, elevators, and exit and escape points in the building.

12. All buildings with a height of more than (20) floors shall be provided with a helipad in accordance with the standard specifications approved by the competent department.

13. All lanes leading to the escape exits themselves must be free of anything that impedes the freedom of movement and exit from the building at all times.

Article (35): Insulation Materials

The following provisions shall apply to moisture and heat insulation materials:

1. Moisture insulation layers should be made on the floors of bathrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.

2. Moisture and heat insulation layers must be made on the last roof of the building to protect the roof of the last floor from the infiltration of rainwater and heat, and the roofs (moisture insulation layer, heat insulation layer) are insulated according to the design proposed by the consultant and approved by the competent authority and according to the standard technical specifications.

3. Insulating layers must be made around the foundations of the building up to a height of (30) cm above the natural ground level.

4. All types of stainless metals should be painted and protected with insulating materials and maintained at regular intervals, in particular drainage and feed pipes.

5. The materials used in exterior walls and surfaces must be homogeneous, not absorbable to water, moisture and water vapor, have long-term high efficiency, resist corrosion and prevailing environmental conditions, have stable dimensions, have little expansion or contraction, are resistant to thermal shock, are able to withstand rapid changes in the temperatures affecting them without being exposed to physical damage, and must be fire-resistant to walls and fire-resistant if they are installed in a way that exposes them directly to fire, and are antifungal and non-fungal For the reproduction of microbial organisms, rodents or insects and resistant to reaction or chemical change.

6. Reference is made to the Barjeel Approved Green Building Conditions Regulation for the performance of the building's exterior and the calculation of cooling loads and lighting devices.

Article 36: Corridors

36.1 Public Corridors

The minimum net width of public corridors in specialized buildings shall be according to the nature of use, with a minimum of (2.40) meters.

The minimum net width of the corridors in front of the elevators depends on the width of the main corridor leading to it and the locations of the elevators on one or two sides, and the dimensions of the corridors in front of the elevators shall not be less than as shown in Figure (24).

It is permissible to authorize the competent authority to reduce the width of the corridors in which the shape or dimensions of the land are not allowed to provide the public corridors with the required width in accordance with the above clauses.

36.2 Internal Passageways

The net width of the internal corridors between the different units shall not be less than (1.20) m.

Article (37): Arcades (Liwan)

In buildings overlooking the streets in which it is planned to construct corridors, they shall be provided with gates in front of the facades of those buildings, subject to the following conditions:

1. The design and construction of the gates shall be in accordance with the character, shape and height determined by the competent department.

2. An unused aesthetic prominence is authorized in the corridors according to the following conditions:

3. The ornaments and decorative elements should be at a height of (0.30) m and at a height of not less than (3.00) m from the floor of the hallway.

4. The ends and seats of the windows and the shoulders of the columns for the ground arcades should not exceed (0.15) meters.

5. The installation of billboards prescribed in the Zone shall be subject to the legislation regulating the billboards in force in the Emirate.

6. The openings of the piles should be regular and symmetrical.

7. The portico shall be intended for public passage, and no obstacles or occupancy shall be placed in it that prevent or impede its use in the prescribed manner, and the continuity of the corridors of the connected buildings shall be taken into account and their levels shall be studied in order to serve public traffic.

Article (38): Stairs

If the area increases from (461) to (930) square meters per floor, or from (1401) to (2800) square meters for the building as a whole, an additional staircase shall be introduced for each similar increase and the distance between the entrance of any residential apartment and the stairs shall not increase in accordance with the requirements of the Civil Defense Department in the Emirate.

38.1 Location of stairs

When choosing the location of the stairs, it should be taken into account that the following specifications are available:

1. It is easily accessible from any point in the building, and its location should be as close as possible to the streets or rails.

2. The distance between the door of the staircase house and the furthest point on the floor shall not exceed (27) meters in ordinary buildings, and the distance in this regard shall be measured according to the length of the actual route of the road, and in a manner that does not violate the requirements of the Civil Defense.

3. In the case of the stairs directly after a door, a distance of at least (1.10) meters must be separated between them, and it is not authorized to make an inclined step to prevent tripping or falling.

38.2 Dimensions and measurements of the ladder and the calculation of the number of steps

1. The net width of the staircase shall be estimated based on the calculation of the width of the exits, and in all cases the width shall not be less than (1.10) meters in residential and office buildings and (1.50) meters in buildings used for public utility, and the width of the staircase shall not be less than the width of the staircase itself.

2. The maximum number of continuous steps in one direction shall not exceed (14 steps), with the exception of circular stairs and special designs, and the maximum height of one step shall not exceed (18 cm), and its width shall not be less than (28 cm) and not more than (32) cm, and the measurements of the ladder shall be determined according to the following equation:

[Double the height of one degree + the width of one degree = (60) cm to (65) cm].

1. Grade measurements must be the same in height and width on one floor.

2. The minimum net height above any degree shall be (2.40) meters.

3. The number of stairs continuing in the same direction shall not exceed (14) degrees.

38.3 Requirements for emergency staircases and survival exits

In the case of emergency stairs, the following additional conditions apply:

1. The stairs must be separated by a fireproof wall and a smoke-proof door with a degree of resistance of at least one hour, provided that it is automatically closed, allows visibility from both sides, and opens to the outside in accordance with safety and fire prevention requirements.

2. Adequate natural and artificial lighting must be available in the emergency staircase and it must be provided with natural ventilation vents with an area of at least (1.00) square meters per floor.

3. The emergency staircase (escape) from the upper floors may not be extended to the basement, and an independent staircase must be made for the basement, and in cases where this is not possible, the continuity of the staircase space on the ground floor must be cut off by means of a fire-proof wall that rises to the ceiling so that the entrance to the basement is directly from the outside.

4. The width of the emergency staircase shall not be less than (1.20) meters (unless otherwise stated in other items of this Regulation), and if the width of the stairs exceeds (2.40) meters, a handrail shall be placed in the middle or every (1.20) meters.

5. The number of steps of escape ladders (survival) that continue in the same direction may not exceed (14) degrees, and not less than (3) steps, and the height of one step shall not exceed (17) cm, and the inclined steps in the platform of the escape ladder shall not be allowed, nor may the spiral stairs be used as escape ladders.

6. Fire exit exits in all buildings must be provided with clear signs indicating their locations and must also meet the following conditions (taking into account the requirements and approval of the Civil Defense Department).

38.4 General requirements

1. The main stairs in residential, commercial and public buildings must be made of combustion-resistant materials and non-slip materials (except for villas), and it is also required that ventilation and natural lighting are sufficiently available in the stairs through windows that open directly to the outside space or on the skylight, and the stairs of towers exceeding (10) floors after providing ventilation and mechanical and electrical lighting are excluded from the conditions of natural lighting and ventilation, and the stairs of towers exceeding (10) floors after providing ventilation and mechanical and electrical lighting in accordance with the requirements of the Civil Defense Department in the Emirate.

2. The staircase must be closed with a door on all floors.

3. There must be a fall barrier on the end of the staircase (handrail) with a height of at least (1.10) meters and the width of the openings in it should not exceed (13) cm, and if the width of the stairs exceeds (2.20) meters, an additional spacer should be placed in the center (one or more as needed).

4. Stair exits on all buildings and floors must be provided with clear markings indicating their locations.

5. It is allowed to be of any acceptable construction material and under the approval of the competent department and in all cases it must be fireproof for at least two hours.

6. All safety and fire prevention conditions and specifications approved by the Civil Defense Department and the competent department must be taken into account when designing stairs of all forms.

Article (39): Electric Elevators

39.1 Location of Elevators

The locations of the elevators should be chosen so that they can be easily accessed from any point in the building, and they should be in visible places close to one of the stairs, and they should be placed in the closest places to the main entrance of the building, and the distance between them and the last unit serving them should not exceed (45) meters, and it is preferable that the elevators should be divided into more than one group of each of them serving a group of floors if the number of floors of the building exceeds (20) floors.

39.2 Conditions for the provision of elevators to multi-storey buildings

Multi-storey buildings must be equipped with electric elevators according to the following conditions:

1. In buildings with a height of more than two and three floors, it is required to provide electric elevators with sufficient capacity in accordance with the standard technical specifications and the approved prevention and safety conditions of fire hazards.

2. In public buildings, it is required to provide electric elevators or escalators with sufficient capacity in accordance with the standard technical specifications and the approved prevention and safety conditions of fire hazards (Civil Defense approval).

3. In commercial centers that consist of more than one floor, it is required to provide electric elevators with a glass façade and a capacity of (not less than (10) people for one elevator or escalators.

39.3 Limitation of the number of elevators

1. The number and capacity of elevators in the building shall be proportional to the number and area of the floors, and the calculation of the total number of elevators required for the building shall be equal to the sum of the number of elevators required according to the total area of the building shown in Table (52) and the number of elevators required according to the number of floors of the building as shown in Table No. (53).  

Table (52) shows the minimum number of elevators according to the total area of the building.

Table (53) shows the minimum number of elevators according to the number of floors of the building.

1. The number of elevators required by clause (a) of this Article shall be considered as the minimum number of elevators, and it shall not be permitted to reduce the number of elevators even in the case of selecting elevators at a faster speed and greater capacity.

39.4 General requirements

1. The consultant shall submit the study of the design of elevators (for multi-storey buildings and public buildings) in terms of number, capacity, load, dimensions, speed, waiting time, stops, and distribution of elevators according to the scientific analysis of the movement of elevator users, the type of use, its size, peak hours, and the design of the dimensions of the machine rooms, the elevator well and the well pit, and the consultant is solely responsible for the design.

2. It is preferable that the number of adjacent elevators on one side should not exceed (4) elevators if they work jointly for all floors, and if the number exceeds that, it is preferable that the elevators be divided into groups that serve specific floors.

3. All elevators are subject to periodic inspection to ensure their suitability and the owner must obtain an annual certificate of validity issued by a company approved by the concerned department.

4. A distributor must be added in front of the elevator and closed with a door to protect against rain and various climatic conditions, in case the elevator climbs to the roof floor.

39.5 Technical requirements

1. The capacity of any of the elevators shall not be less than (4) people and according to the technical and standard specifications of the approved elevators, and the load of the elevators shall be determined so that it achieves the ability to transport between (10) percent to (25) percent of the number of people in the building within a period of five minutes, according to the type and use of the building.

2. It is preferable to limit the speed of elevators to at least the following speeds:

• Up to 4 floors from 0.5 m/s: 0.75 m/s.

• 5 to 10 floors from 1 m/s: 2 m/s.

• 11 to 20 floors from 2 m/s: 3 m/s.

• 21 to 50 floors from 3 m/s: 5 m/s.

• More than 50 floors more than 5 m/s.

1. Elevators, elevator well, machine room, and control circuits must conform to the standard specifications of elevators approved by the Civil Defense.

2. The elevator well must meet the following conditions:

• The dimensions of the elevator well should be according to the technical specifications of the manufacturer of the elevators used.

• Treatment of water-exposed parts of the elevator well with waterproofing materials.

1. It must be ensured that the elevators are equipped with an electric shut-off system as well as an alarm system (audio or light) when exceeding the maximum load, and stop working if the load exceeds the permissible limit according to the manufacturer and return to work directly when the load is within the permissible limit, and provide an emergency landing system, and sufficient mechanical ventilation must be provided for the passenger load room (ascending) even in the case of long stops or power outages, and the elevator is provided with a mechanism that prevents the door from closing in case of passing or collision with an object without any damage to the body, in addition to an internal electrical lighting with an appropriate intensity of at least (50) lux at floor level, and all the requirements of elevator systems contained in the environmental and occupational safety legislation in force in the Emirate and the Civil Defense must be adhered to.

2. All the necessary electrical safety devices must be provided to prevent the machine from moving or stopping it, and the elevator shall be provided with control and safety means so that it is lowered and the doors shall be opened automatically and manually to the nearest exit in cases of sudden stop of the elevator, malfunction or emergency, and in the event that the temperature of the elevator motor exceeds the maximum limit set by the manufacturer, the elevator shall complete the ongoing orders and reject any new orders.

3. Signboards should be placed inside the elevators to prevent smoking, limit the number of people and the amount of total weights allowed, in addition to placing signs next to each door to warn against using the elevator in case of fire.

4. The elevator well shall be surrounded by solid walls, structurally designed to withstand loads, reactions, vibrations arising from the machine, motion signs when operating safety brakes, and any other stresses caused by the non-distribution of loads within the uplift or end-of-motion dampers.

5. The elevator well must be equipped with inspection and emergency openings and permanent lighting to be used during the inspection and maintenance process, in accordance with the approved public safety specifications and codes, with a complete prohibition of placing expansion joints or structural joints in an elevator well or room, and it is also forbidden to place any extensions or others that do not belong to elevators in the elevator well.

39.6 Requirements for Elevator Equipment Rooms

The equipment rooms for elevators that are constructed on rooftops shall be subject to the following conditions:

1. The dimensions of the room should be in accordance with the standard specifications of the elevator manufacturer.

2. The room should be provided with a good air conditioning system to ensure that the room temperature is between (10-32) degrees Celsius.

3. It should be equipped with a door that is sealed, taking into account that all other openings in the room are sealed to ensure that dust or rainwater does not enter the room.

4. All wires and cables for operation should be concealed and made of good materials and not rusty.

5. Suitable covers must be provided for all rollers and moving parts.

39-7 Requirements for Elevators in Hotel Establishments

• • • 1. Minimum number of (2) elevators for establishments less than (45) units, and the addition of an elevator for every (30) additional recurring units, and all guest rooms are served from the second floor and above.

      2. The elevators must meet all the requirements of government departments and entities and the conditions issued by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority.

Article (40): Slopes

1. Ramps can go into calculating the exits required to escape the building.

2. The slope of the slopes allocated for cars shall not exceed (1 to 10) and the competent department may amend the ratio to (1 to 8) whenever there are convincing technical reasons.

3. The slope of the slopes designated for pedestrians in public buildings, buildings, and residential and office towers shall not exceed (1 to 12), and the competent department may amend the ratio to (1 to 10) whenever there are convincing technical reasons, and the dimensions and slopes of the slopes for people of determination shall be as per Article (32) of this Regulation.

4. The floor of the slopes must be rough or equipped in a way that prevents slipping, and the corners of the columns and the adjacent walls should be covered with rubber angles, and the protection of these slopes from any protrusions or structures that may impede movement on them or their proper and safe use.

5. The dimensions of the ramps for vehicles shall be in accordance with the dimensions specified in Article (30) of this Regulation for internal roads and the width of entrances and exits.

6. Slopes should be equipped with reflective mirrors with appropriate measurements to clarify visibility at corners and in places where directions change and in areas where there is not enough visibility space.

7. The net elevation above any point on the slopes shall not be less than (2.40) m measured in a perpendicular direction on the slope.

8. Ventilation and natural or mechanical lighting shall be provided in accordance with the approved standard specifications for all parts of the slopes and shall be equipped with all the necessary extensions for the drainage of rainwater.

Article (41): Services (Electricity, Telephone, Water, Building Services)

1. The consulting engineer must consult the local departments concerned with services in the emirate to obtain the requirements to be met in the building (such as power lines, communication rooms, and other services) as well as to find out and determine the entrances and exits of these services before finalizing the designs and plans.

2. The following requirements must be met in the spaces of the electrical rooms in the buildings:

• To be approved by Etihad Water and Electricity.

• The doors of the counter room must be made of non-flammable material with ventilation holes, and a ventilation fan must be provided in one of its walls.

• Providing security and fire safety requirements in accordance with the requirements of the Civil Defense Department.

• The dimensions and design of the transformer room and the electricity room shall be according to the number of transformers required and according to the specification approved by Etihad Water and Electricity, as follows:

• One transformer: Transformer room dimensions (5 × 5 m and power room (3 × 5 m).

• Two transformers: transformer room dimensions (5 × 8 m and power room 3 × 5 m.

• Three transformers: transformer room dimensions (5 × 11 m and power room 3 × 5 m.

1. The requirements and specifications for the design of communication rooms in buildings shall be according to the Common Specification Manual for the Design of Communication Rooms in Buildings

(In-Building  Telecommunication Network - Specification Manual)

1. The dimensions and design of the main telecommunications room, the communication room for the recurring floors, and the mobile service rooms shall be as follows:

Table (54) shows the dimensions of the main communication room for different types of buildings.

1. The dimensions of the Mobile Communications Room shall be as follows:

(Telecom Room Size for Mobile Services IBS)

Table (55) shows the dimensions of the call rooms for mobile services according to the number of floors

1. The loads that must be considered during the structural design of the telecom room floor are determined according to the following table:

Table (56) shows the loads for the design of the floor of the telecommunications rooms

1. General Requirements:

• In multi-storey buildings, communication rooms must be placed vertically and connected to a common vertical system and without prejudice to the minimum dimensions of the rooms.

• Communication rooms should not be under or next to damp spaces or water sources such as (shower rooms, bathrooms, hand washing rooms, flashlights, swimming pools, and garbage rooms).

• Telecommunications rooms should be kept away from the following sources: (heat, humidity, corrosive climatic or environmental conditions, radio frequency interference, electromagnetic interference).

• In the event of submitting a design for compelling technical reasons that contains the presence of a part of a communication room near a water source, the solution must be approved at the design stage by the concerned authority, which is represented in the installation of a floor filter (raised tiles) and an automatic submersible pump to face any risk of water entering the room, in addition to sensors to detect water leakage inside the room.

• The main communication room must be on the ground floor or the basement floor, and its doors open to the outside, and the door width should not be less than (1.00 m) and the height of (2.10 m), and it should be fireproof for two hours.

• The requirements for telecommunications rooms must comply with the Communications Intra-Building Network Specification Manual issued by the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority.

1. The water and electricity meters for residential units shall not exceed one water meter and one electricity meter for each separate residential, commercial or office unit according to the approved plan, and it shall not be authorized to provide additional meters for annexes in houses, residential villas, and sports halls on the rooftops, or when separating buildings or separating part of them without a license from the competent department, or separating the first floor from the ground floor in houses and residential villas consisting of two floors.

2. All elements of the building must be provided with the necessary electrical installations, telephone and television reception installations, as well as all the necessary requirements such as electrical rooms, telephone rooms, and internal and external extensions in accordance with the specifications and conditions approved by the local departments in the Emirate.

3. All manufactured materials for the service facilities must be in full conformity with the conditions and specifications approved by the concerned departments, and the doors of the service rooms must be opened to the outside.

4. A signboard must be provided at the entrances of the buildings, and it should be close to the elevator and in a clear place for all multi-storey buildings with more than (10) apartments or offices.

5. The places of placing the signs for all shops, exhibitions and commercial activities shall be determined, and the width of the signs shall not be less than (1.00) meters and shall be in accordance with the conditions and specifications stipulated in the applicable legislation.

6. It shall be observed that no billboard shall be installed or any advertisement shall be written on the building, premises or within any plot of land without obtaining the necessary license from the concerned department.

7. When placing any equipment, service devices, water tanks, or dishes for television broadcasting, the necessary architectural treatments shall be taken into account to prevent distortion of the general appearance of the building.

8. When designing residential apartments, spaces or means of spreading and drying laundry should be provided and allocated in a way that prevents them from appearing outside or distorting the general appearance.

9. Architectural treatment must be performed in the facades to cover the air conditioning units (except for multi-storey buildings) in a way that prevents the distortion of the general appearance, the distance between any air conditioning device and the boundaries of the neighborhood should not be less than (1.00) m.

10. All the conditions and specifications contained in the approved thermal insulation regulations must be taken into account when preparing studies and designs and when implementing the various buildings.

Article 42: Water Supply

1. The materials used, their specifications, the network design and the fabrication of the water installations must conform to the conditions and specifications of Etihad Water and Electricity (EWE).

2. Each building or facility shall be connected to the public water network unless its water supply is secured in any other way approved by the competent department.

Article (43): Drinking Water Tanks

1. Drinking water tanks shall be made of materials that are stainless or corrosive, shall not affect the natural or chemical properties of the water, shall not cause any change in the color, taste or smell of the water, shall not be affected by heat or moisture, shall not be impermeable to light, and shall not have any adverse effect on human health.

2. The tanks must be equipped with cleaning openings of an appropriate size, with the ability to be sealed and of the type intended for water tanks, and these openings must be of sufficient capacity for a person to enter to perform periodic cleaning inside the tank, and they must be located in a clean area, away from direct daily movement and sources of pollution, and they must be high above the floor level.

3. The design of the tank should take into account the absence of a sharp angle that causes the accumulation of dirt or germs or hinders the periodic cleaning processes.

4. The tanks shall be provided with openings for filling water, distributing, draining the washing and ventilation water in sizes suitable for the size of the tank, and the distribution openings shall be at least (6) cm above the level of the bottom of the tank, and the openings for draining the washing water inside the bottom of the tank, and the opening holes for filling the tank and ventilation at the top of the tank, and these openings shall be equipped with valves to control the opening and closing, and the ventilation pipe shall be designed in a way that prevents the entry of any materials or insects that may contaminate the tank, and shall be All these openings and connections are made of stainless materials and have no harmful effects on human health.

5. The tank must be placed in clean places away from any source of pollution, and it should be raised on posts at a distance of at least (20) cm from the floor, and the tank should be fixed in a way that does not affect the insulation layers of the surfaces, and it is preferable that the tank be placed in a shaded place and the tank does not appear in a way that deforms or hinders movement on the surface.

6. Water tanks must be cleaned at least once every six months, taking into account that the materials used in cleaning do not contain toxic substances or harmful to public health, and hygienic conditions must be fully complied with in the cleaning process.

7. The location of the water tanks shall be chosen so that they are as far away as possible from the sewage lines, manholes, biodecomposition tanks and absorption pits, and in all cases it is not authorized to be constructed outside the construction line approved from the side of the street or to place the sewage lines above or next to the water tanks, if they are located below the ground level.

8. The capacity of the water tanks shall be calculated based on the actual needs of the building as determined by the competent department.

9. The inspector has the right to enter any building to inspect the water tanks to ensure that they comply with the sanitary and technical conditions.

10. Underground water tanks shall be designed according to the specifications and measurements approved by the competent department with the use of appropriate materials approved by the concerned department.

Article (44): Health Works

44.1 Health Business Terms and Conditions

1. The following documents and plans must be submitted as a minimum for sanitary works when applying for a construction work license:

• Receipt of payment of sewage connection fees if there is a public sewage network and a document of the location of the connection (home connection) with this network.

• The board of terms and specifications for health works according to the instructions of the competent department signed and approved by the consulting engineer.

• The Setting Out Plan shows the public sewer lines in the area around the plot, the last manhole, the location of the home connection with the public sewage network lines and their levels, the analysis tank and the absorption pit in the absence of a public sewage network.

• Sanitary and water extension plans for all floors of the building.

• Any other documents or details required by the competent department.

1. The surfaces of toilets, urinals, and washing basins must be soft, easy to clean, and non-absorbent, and these fixtures must be made and installed to ensure the drainage of what is in them without storage through a water valve that is protected from evaporation and drying of its water, and the expulsion tanks for toilets and urinals must be of an effective type capable of cleaning waste residues and withstand the operating stresses in public places.

2. In buildings with a height of less than (20) floors, the sewage of the ground floor is connected separately to the manhole directly to the manhole and is not connected on the same vertical columns of the upper floors.

3. In buildings with a height of more than (20) floors, the sewage of the ground floor and the first floor is delivered separately to the manhole directly to the manhole and is not connected to the same vertical columns of the upper floors.

4. The internal drainage system in the buildings shall be provided with the necessary ventilation pipes of sufficient size for the purpose of their use, provided that their internal diameter shall not be less than (5) cm in the internal connections and (7.5) cm in the vertical columns, and they shall be installed vertically and raised to a minimum distance of (1) meters above the top of the opening in the building and at a horizontal distance of not less than (2) meters. The competent department may request that the ventilation pipe be removed or removed from the openings in excess of the aforementioned if there are technical reasons that require it. The ends of the pipes should also be covered with special caps.

5. Rinse water may not be discharged into underground drains or regular drainage columns and must be discharged directly into work columns or inspection pits by means of a deep water valve.

6. Work pipes and ordinary sewage pipes buried underground shall be made of materials characterized by strength and durability, their diameters and inclinations according to the specifications issued by the competent department, and their joints shall be weatherproof and shall not result in any obstacles inside the pipes and shall be able to withstand a pressure of at least (3) meters of water height.

7. An inspection room shall be established at each point at which the direction of the sewer pipes changes, or the degree of its slope changes, or at which a pipeline connects to another, and the distance between any two consecutive inspection holes shall not exceed (15) meters, and the inspection room shall be in accordance with the specifications issued by the competent department.

8. The construction of manholes inside roofed buildings shall not be authorized except in skylights, corridors, service rooms, parking spaces, and corridors with sufficient ventilation, provided that they are of the dry type, and the sewage pipes extended under the floors and walls must be protected from any external works or from the collapse of the floors, and the cleaning holes must be secured on them at distances not exceeding (10) meters.

9. All inspection pits must be established within the boundaries of the plot of land, and when designing and determining the locations of the inspection pits, the selection of the appropriate location and levels for the last inspection pit must be taken into account in terms of ease of connection to the public sewage network and its achievement of the conditions of the concerned entity.

10. All basements (dungeons) should be provided with the appropriate means and equipment for drainage and purification of water, such as (sand deposition rooms, pumps, grease traps........ etc.) If grease traps are not required in the current proposed design, the necessary equipment should be made to install them when needed.

11. Sewage pipes may not be extended through columns, bridges, foundations and electrical rooms unless approved by the competent department, in these cases the pipes shall be extended through openings that are previously created when pouring concrete, and the pipes must be provided with the necessary flexible connections.

12. In the event that large quantities of grease or oil are discharged into the sewage network of restaurants, kitchens, and the like, a grease and oil valve of an approved design must be installed.

13. Commercial and industrial wastes may not be discharged into the public sewage network without the approval of the concerned department and the service department, and this approval shall not be granted unless appropriate equipment is available for the initial treatment of such wastes, and heater water with a temperature exceeding (37) degrees Celsius may not be discharged to the public sewage network before it is cooled.

44.2 Health Benefit Requirements

1. The minimum health benefits to be provided in specialized and public buildings not mentioned in this regulation shall be in accordance with special studies and international standards (provided that the study is submitted for approval by the competent department).

2. At least 50% of these health benefits (toilets) shall be in Oriental-style public places of activity.

44.3 Decomposition Tanks

In the event that there is no public sewage network in the area where the building is to be constructed, the building shall be provided with decomposition and drainage tanks or collection in accordance with the requirements of the Emirate's Sewerage Authority, with the following conditions being met:

1. It must be within the boundaries of the plot of land, and it must not be constructed outside the building line approved by the side of the street.

2. It must be in a location close to the street or the railway, far from the main building and the vicinity, and easily accessible for cleaning, maintenance, and unloading, provided that this site is approved by the competent department, and it must be easily connected to the public sewage network in the future.

3. These tanks must be of reinforced concrete that is not permeable, and the roofs of these tanks are designed to withstand the passage of vehicles over them if necessary.

4. It should have an opening with a heavy type cover that can be sealed and should be of sufficient dimensions.

5. The ceiling level should not be higher than the level of the floor of the site in which it is located.

6. The capacity of these tanks should be suitable and calculated on the basis of daily personal consumption according to the standard schedules.

7. It must be at a distance of at least (1.00) meters from neighboring buildings and fences, and its depth should not be less than (1.50) meters from the level below the tank inlet pipe.

8. In areas where the groundwater level is high or the rate of water discharge through the soil is insufficient, sewage collection tanks shall be constructed in them until it is transported to points determined by the concerned department.

9. The decomposition tank shall be designed according to the standard specifications approved by the competent department, and the decomposition tank shall be equipped with a ventilation pipe according to the conditions of the concerned department, and all its openings shall be covered in a way that prevents the entry and exit of insects into it.

10. With the exception of residential buildings, grease and oil traps from kitchens and food processing areas must be provided.

44.4 Stormwater drainage

1. Ensure that proper means of rainwater collection and disposal are ensured to prevent moisture from penetrating.

2. Each exposed surface of all buildings shall be finished with a slope of not less than (1:50) up to (1:70) so that water flows on it into suitable channels or outlets leading to drainage pipes or gutters suitable for this purpose.

3. The channels, gutters, outlets and drainage pipes should be at an angle of not less than (1:90) and made of durable materials and watertight connections, of sufficient sizes, and installed strongly and securely.

4. Rainwater may not be discharged into sewage pipes, decomposition tanks, septic pits, or adjacent areas, but must be discharged surface to streets and railways, and rainwater may be discharged directly to the public network for stormwater drainage or absorption pits, in coordination with the concerned authority.

5. Water from air conditioners and balconies may not be discharged directly on the streets or into stormwater drainage lines, and water from air conditioners and balconies must be discharged into the public sewer network.

6. Wastewater may not be discharged into the stormwater drainage network for whatever reasons.

Article (45): Swimming Pools

45.1 Requirements for Swimming Pool Permit

1. Swimming pools may not be constructed, whether underneath, above, on the ground or on the building before the issuance of a building permit for the proposed buildings on the plot of land from the competent department.

2. All the requirements for the construction and operation of swimming pools stipulated in the environmental legislation in force in the Emirate must be adhered to, and the engineering and structural audit of the swimming pool structure is required by the competent department and the initial approval of the Public Health Department at the Department to license swimming pools.

3. The swimming pool shall be set back from the adjacent wall(s) and walls of buildings by at least (1.50) m, and the construction of the swimming pool shall not be authorized outside the construction line approved by the side of the street.

4. Subject to any other conditions or requirements stipulated in the EHS legislation, the swimming pool shall include all public safety and health requirements, in particular the following:

• Water filtration and aquarium water recycling system.

• Disinfect and disinfect the basin water.

• Other safety and public health control measures taken at the design and runtime stage.

45.2 Swimming Pool Systems

Overflow Gutters

This system should be used when the pool area of water bodies reaches (3.80) m2 or more, and overflow drains are provided around the entire pool.

Surface Skimmers

This system is allowed to be used in swimming pools where the water surface of the pool is less than (3.80) m2, and the drains of this system maintain a specific level of the water surface in the swimming pool.

45.3 General Requirements for Swimming Pools

1. Swimming pools must be provided with stairs according to the following conditions:

• Providing the basin with steps and stairs if the depth exceeds (0.60) m.

• Provide at least one ladder for every (30) meters of the perimeter of the basin.

• Sink stairs must be corrosion resistant and equipped with non-slip footsteps with a 10 cm clearance away from the wall.

• In the case of providing internal steps in the pelvic cavities, these steps must have non-slippery surfaces and self-draining, provided that the minimum footstep height is (15) cm and the minimum width of the step is (30) cm.

• The sink shall be provided with side railings that extend over the surface of the sink and return to the horizontal surface of the sink at each side of each ladder or steps installed in cavities.

• Grade basins may be authorized only if the basin is shallow and does not exceed 1 meter in depth.

1. Public swimming pools must be surrounded by a fence or enclosure with a height of at least (1.29) meters, and openings are not allowed with a ball passing a diameter of (10) cm, and it must be equipped with a self-closing system and self-closing doors.

2. Swimming pools must be provided with washing basins (showers) and foot washbasins at a rate of (1) for every (25) meters of the perimeter of the pool, and swimming pools must be provided with toilets and changing rooms in proportion to the surroundings of the basin and with a minimum of (1) toilet, shower and change of clothes for each gender separately.

3. The diving board towers and platforms must be in accordance with the following conditions:

• Providing free spaces on the diving board or tower up to at least (5) meters for head movement.

• Fully covered diving boards and platforms with anti-slip materials.

• The minimum depth of water under any snorkel installed at a distance of (1) meters below the surface of the water shall not be less than (2.5) meters, and the depth of the diving water of the boards shall increase above (1) meters by (0.30) meters per (1) meter or part thereof.

• There must be a horizontal separation of (3) meters between the adjacent diving boards and between any diving board and the side wall.

1. Swimming pools must be provided with adequate lighting (underwater or overwater) to provide light to the entire pool including the bottom without causing any reflections, glare, burns, electric shocks or bodily injuries.

2. Each electrical circuit must have a breaker for the ground leakage circuit.

3. The pool is equipped with a good safety cover that complies with the ASTM F 1346 standard to protect children under five years of age when not using the pool.

4. The swimming pool shall be surrounded on all sides by flat surfaces that are not slippery and at least (1.50) m and in a ratio of (40:1) in the opposite direction to the swimming pool, as well as providing these surfaces with suitable drains for water drainage.

5. Signs indicating the depth of water should be placed on the edge of the deck or on the pool wall at the lowest and greatest depth and at the breaking point of inclination.

6. Swimming pools shall be provided with exit drains, scrapers, hair and impurity filters, filtration devices, disinfection equipment, and safety and rescue equipment in accordance with the approved environmental conditions.

7. A special place should be provided for placing a high deck for the lifeguard and a special place for placing signage for pool users.

Article (46): Gas Storage

46-1 Gas Cylinders

1. The design of the places where the domestic/residential gas cylinders are placed or stored must be in a covered and well-ventilated place outside the kitchen or residential area, and all gas installations must be in accordance with the standard specifications approved by the concerned authority.

2. The cylinder store in public buildings should be well-ventilated, easy to access for replacing empty cylinders, and easy to insulate and fight fire in case of emergency.

3. The gas tanks for the scientific laboratories of the educational buildings must be on the ground floor and open from the outside of the building.

46.2 Central Gas Tank

The central gas tank in the buildings must be approved in accordance with the requirements of the Civil Defense, and the building owner must conduct an annual inspection of all connections and pipes for the gas delivery to the residential units to ensure their safety and the absence of any leaks in them.

46.3 General requirements

1. All cylinder stores shall be provided with alarm and fire fighting systems in accordance with the specifications and requirements of the Civil Defense, and work shall be done on the maintenance of the fire extinguishers on a regular basis.

2. All gas installations must be in accordance with the standard specifications approved by the concerned authority.

3. Combustible materials such as car tires, cardboard, and paper should not be stored with gas cylinders.

Article (47): Waste Rooms and Collectors

47.1 General requirements

1. Residential, industrial, educational, health, recreational and tourist buildings and complexes must be provided with a waste collection within the boundaries of the plot of land and within the wall of the building, or in a room to be set up on the ground floor of the building itself, in order to collect the waste in preparation for its transfer outside the building for disposal.                                                                                                                                                                      

2. The specifications of the waste rooms are as follows:

   • It should be established in a place close to the street or on the track in the absence of a street to facilitate the process of taking out containers and delivering them to waste collection vehicles without hindrance.

   • The entrance should be sized to make it easy to get and enter containers, and the entrances should be provided with slopes with appropriate inclinations for this purpose.

   • The sizes and spaces of the rooms and complexes shall be in accordance with what is specified in Article (2-47) of this Article.

   • The floor and the full height of the walls of the rooms should be ceramic cladding so that they are easy to clean.

   • It must be supplied with water directly from the grid or from the lifting tank, and it must be connected to the building's sewage lines.

   • Be well-lit and have a good ventilation system.

   • All windows should be sealed and equipped with a soft metal sieve to prevent insects and rodents from entering and exiting.

   • The door of the assembly room should be made of stainless metal (aluminum) with ventilation beams (louver) or any mechanical ventilation system from the bottom, and the direction of opening the doors should be outward.

   • The waste container complex must be on the ground floor and its floor level should not be less than the specified cadastral reference, and its entrance should be connected to the street with a slope with appropriate inclinations, and it should be tiled with washable ceramic cladding and equipped with a water point.

3. The owner of the building or his authorized person shall be responsible for the cleanliness inside the building and the external areas surrounding it and belonging to it up to the boundaries of the public street, as well as for the transportation and delivery of waste containers from the waste rooms to the nearest street at the specified times, with the containers returning to the rooms after the completion of the unloading process.

4. A regular compactor is not a substitute for the number of containers or the space of the waste rooms.

5. If the location of the waste pipe (chute) is far from the surrounding streets, a waste collection room can be set up close to the street or from the railroad in the absence of a street.

6. It is prohibited in any way to dump active chemical waste, toxic substances, liquids or hazardous substances into waste containers.

7. To contribute to the protection of the environment, the use of garbage must be recycled by allocating and classifying waste containers according to the main types of discarded materials.

47.2 Waste Rooms and Collections Sizes

1. In buildings with an area of less than (250) square meters and no more than three floors above the ground floor, a waste room on the ground floor must be provided only with a size of (1.00 x 1.50) square meters, with mechanical ventilation provided that its door width is not less than (0.90) meters, and it must be equipped with a self-closing (Door Closer) unit.

2. In buildings with an area of (250) square meters or more and not more than three floors above the ground floor and do not require a chute system, small rooms must be provided for the collection of waste bags on each floor with an area of not less than (1.00 x 1.50) square meters, provided that the width of the door of this room is not less than (0.90) meters, and it should be opened to the outside and equipped with a self-closing unit (Door Closer) with the provision of mechanical ventilation. During the openings of the (louver) in the door, and the provision of a waste room on the ground floor of these buildings, provided that its area shall not be less than in accordance with Schedule No. (57), and the general requirements mentioned in clause (1-47) of this Article.

3. In buildings with a height of more than three floors above the ground floor, they shall be equipped with a chute system with the provision of a waste room on the ground floor, and the mezzanine shall not be considered a floor if its use is related to the ground floor, provided that its area shall not be less than in accordance with Table No. (57), with the provision of the general requirements mentioned in clause (1-47) of this Article.

4. Requirements of the Chute Dumping Pipe: The diameter of the Chute from the floors to the collection room must not be less than (0.60) m, in addition to a minimum of (0.20) m, the necessity of fixing the pipe to the wall, provided that the waste dumping openings on the repeated floors are preceded by a small room with an area of not less than (1.00 x 1.00) square meters, and the width of the door of this room should not be less than (0.80) m, and its door should be opened to the outside with the installation of a self-closing unit. (Door Closer)

5. The chute can be replaced with an alternative service elevator that is in an isolated area from the main elevators, with small assembly rooms in the elevator space on each floor and so that the elevator is close to the main waste rooms in the building.

Table (57) shows the capacity of the waste room according to the quantities of waste and the number and capacity of containers.

The quantities of waste are calculated according to the rates given in the following table.

Table (58) shows the determination of the rate of waste quantities in buildings according to use.

1. In residential villas, the following should be taken into account:

• In investment villa complexes, waste collection rooms shall be provided in accordance with the specifications specified in Clause (47-1) of this Regulation and according to the following table:

Table No. (59) which shows the calculation of the capacity and number of containers according to the number of villas:

1. To determine the areas of the waste rooms, the following measurements are adopted:

2. The waste rooms shall accommodate all the required containers according to the approved measurements of the containers as follows:

• The measurement of a container of (1.2) cubic meters is (1.35x1.90) m2.

• The measurement of a container of (2.5) cubic meters is (1.50x2.10) m2.

1. A minimum distance of (0.30) meters should be left between the containers and the walls of the waste room.

2. A minimum distance of (0.30) meters should be left between the containers with each other and from all sides.

3. A minimum distance of (1.00) meters should be left between the container and the façade of the room where the door of the waste room is located.

4. The width of the inner corridor of the waste room should not be less than (1.20) m.

5. The door of the waste room must be with a width that allows easy removal and entry of containers, provided that it is not less than (1.80) meters at a minimum.

6. The net height of the waste room must not be less than (2.50) meters at a minimum.

7. The measurement of the waste room and its door depends on the method of distribution and movement of the containers inside it and the accessibility of all containers and their exit, as shown in Figure (26).

1. In hotels and specialized establishments, it is permissible to provide a hydraulic compressor or propose an acceptable alternative solution for the waste pipe, and to submit a special study in this regard and the approval of the concerned authority, provided that the area and measurement of the waste room are not less than what is required.

2. A collection of waste containers in educational facilities must be provided that accommodates at least two containers measuring (2.50) cubic meters, one of which is allocated for paper and the other for the rest of the materials.

3. A waste container complex in health facilities must be provided that accommodates at least two containers measuring (2.50) cubic meters, in addition to the special containers needed for patient rooms, offices, and administrative spaces, which are calculated on the basis of (12) kg for every (100) square meters of their net space.

4. A waste complex shall be provided in the workers' dormitories that accommodates the number of containers required at the rate of (2.50) cubic meters for every (950) square meters of the total area of the building and with a minimum of one container.

5. A complex for waste rooms in industrial facilities (warehouses or light industry workshops) with an area of not less than (3.00x3.00) meters shall be provided with a washable floor cladding and provided with a water point for washing so that the number of containers required at the rate of a container of (2.50) square meters shall be accommodated for every (1900) square meters of the total area of the buildings, and in the areas of heavy industries, large specialized projects, and sports clubs, the waste rooms, the type and number of containers shall be determined according to their own studies approved by the competent department.

6. The size and type of containers may be replaced or an alternative solution may be proposed to the competent authority for the waste disposal pipe in industrial areas and workers' accommodation areas and for some specialized projects in accordance with the approval of the concerned department.

Article (48) Building Materials Quality Approval Tests

The competent department has the right to request that any tests be carried out for the approval of the quality of unapproved building materials in the Emirate from one of the parties to the construction process, which it deems necessary to make the appropriate decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of the approval of the building material, in accordance with the standard specifications and requirements required in accordance with the approved building materials quality manual.

Article (49) Billboards (Commercial Signs) Attached to Buildings

Billboards attached to buildings, whether installed on the walls of buildings and commercial buildings, or on the facades of shops, or placed on the roof of buildings, shall take into account the architectural layout of the place, the requirements and specifications of the competent department and the legislation regulating them.

Article (50) Building Standards and Requirements for Agricultural Establishments  

In the event of applying for a license to build agricultural facilities based on closed systems, the consultant must adhere to the approved building standards for agricultural establishments that rely on closed systems (Appendix No. (1)).

Article (51) Conditions for Granting a License

When granting a license, the following conditions must be met:

1. Fulfilling all the conditions and specifications stipulated in the law, regulations and any regulatory decisions regulating the construction.

2. Providing proof of taking all the necessary procedures, precautions and measures to ensure the public safety of those in charge of implementation at the work site, passers-by, and users of the property and adjacent properties in accordance with the federal and local decisions, the regulation of building conditions and specifications, and the procedures approved by the concerned authorities for health, safety and the environment.

3. Ensure the protection of the neighboring buildings by taking all necessary precautions to ensure the structural safety of the neighboring buildings from the effects resulting from the work of mechanical mechanisms, equipment, groundwater withdrawal, excavation and demolition procedures, etc., in accordance with the regulations of building conditions and specifications, the requirements and specifications of the structural design codes, and the references referred to.

4. Provide proof of taking all necessary procedures, precautions and measures to ensure the public safety of residents and property users, and take all measures to reduce noise and dust, and take the necessary precautions to protect against fire, in case the license relates to works in a busy building.

5. In the event that the engineering office abandons supervision of the implementation for any reason, the owner shall notify the Department in writing, in which case the owner shall appoint an alternative engineering office and notify the management thereof.

6. Submission of a certificate(s) in accordance with the form prepared by the Department in the name(s) of the engineering offices entrusted with carrying out the specialized inspection and control work stipulated in the aforementioned bylaws and building codes.

Article (52) Amendment of Plans and License Data During Work

In case the concerned party wishes to make a change in the designs and drawings that were previously licensed or to change the engineering office designed for them during the implementation.  Revised plans and data showing the new changes should be submitted to the competent department so that they can be reviewed and approved once proven to be in conformity with the Structural Design Regulations and Codes.

Depending on the nature of the proposed change, an additional licence may be issued or an existing licence may be modified.

Article (53) Technical Committee

A committee shall be formed by a decision of the Director General to define the "Technical Committee" with the following entrustments:

• The technical interpretation of any of the technical items mentioned in this Regulation or the specifications or standard standards are not clear, and the technical interpretation issued by the competent department through the Technical Committee shall be considered as the approved interpretation of this item or this standard.

• Studying any structural systems or materials submitted for acceptance in order to achieve the lifespan of the building and structural integrity.

• Studying any suggestions/recommendations that enrich the content of the Regulations submitted to the Committee by the working partners.

• Review the Regulations and the necessary operational procedures for their application periodically, propose the necessary amendments thereto and the mechanisms for their development, and submit them to the Director General for inclusion in the Regulations by a decision issued by him.

Article (54) Cancellation of Resolution No. (18) of 2018

Resolution No. (18) of 2018 regarding the Regulations of Building Conditions and Specifications in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah is hereby repealed.

Article (55) Access and Publication

This Regulation shall come into force from the date of its issuance and shall be published in the Official Gazette.

                                                                                                                        Director General of the Municipality Department

      Issued on Rajab 1444 AH

               Corresponding to February 2320