Arfaix Fit Out & Interior Design serves as a reputed interior fit-out company in Dubai, specializing in complete support services for constructions within the DMCC Free Zone.
Our company has extensive knowledge about DMCC and Concordia fit-out approval procedures to execute every phase, including design submission, authority coordination, safety compliance, and final building assessments. Our professional staff guarantees that every project adheres to the requirements of DMCC operations as well as Concordia safety criteria and Dubai building code regulations.
Arfaix Fit Out & Interior Design provides efficient delivery of high-quality, regulation-compliant interiors that disrupt your business operations minimally during projects.
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) is Dubai’s free zone authority, and Concordia functions as the regulatory organization performing fit-out approvals and safety compliance within DMCC. To start construction activities, all interior fit-out projects inside DMCC zones need authorization from Concordia / DMCC Property Management.
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Concordia / DMCC Fit-Out Approval Process
1- Pre-Approval & Consultation
- You need to work with Concordia / DMCC Property Management to get fit-out guideline information.
- A DMCC-approved contractor together with consultant needs to be designated for the project.
2- Initial Concept & NOC Submission
- You need to provide an application together with an NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the property owner or DMCC Management.
- The design proposal at its early stage should be presented for the initial evaluation.
3- Detailed Design & Permit Application
- Provide drawings of architectural and MEP and fire safety design aligned to DMCC standards.
- Members can obtain the official Fit-Out Work Permit through the DMCC Member Portal.
4- Review & Compliance Check
- The technical staff at Concordia evaluates the submission materials to confirm fit-out compliance with DMCC guidelines together with Dubai building standards and fire safety mandates.
- The project needs modifications which become necessary for the approval process.
5- Fit-out Work Permit Issuance
- The Fit-Out Work Permit is released by DMCC upon passing their approval process.
- The contractor needs to keep the permit visible in the working location.
6- Site Inspections & Compliance Checks
- Site inspections by Concordia employees review HSE compliance as well as project progress at the worksite.
- Any installation project needs mandatory fire and life safety checks for receiving final approval.
7- Final Inspection & Completion Certificate
- Concordia / DMCC perform the last site inspection once the project achieves completion.
- A Completion Certificate gets issued by DMCC only after standards have been achieved in full.
Requirements for Concordia / DMCC Fit-Out Approval
- The fit-out project requires fulfillment of all DMCC Fit-Out Guidelines together with Dubai Civil Defence Fire Safety Codes and UAE Green Building Regulations.
- DMCC-registered as well as Concordia-approved contractors hold the exclusive rights to perform the fit-out process.
- The approval process for both MEP modifications and fire safety systems and structural elements must take place in advance.
- All hazardous work warrants contractors to deliver risk assessments as well as method statements (RAMS).
- Operating procedures need to implement policies related to environmental sustainability with waste management.
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Documents & Drawings Required for Concordia / DMCC Fit-Out Approvals
Documents Required:
- Fit-Out Application Form – Submitted via the DMCC Member Portal.
- Trade License Copy – The valid trade license of both the tenant and contractor needs to be presented in the form of a Trade License Copy.
- Affection Plan / Site Plan – Provided by DMCC Property Management.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) – From the landlord or DMCC.
- Consultant & Contractor Appointment Letter – Proof of engagement.
- Risk Assessment & Method Statement (RAMS) – High-risk work safety documentation is called Risk Assessment & Method Statement (RAMS).
- Fire & Life Safety Compliance Report – Verification of fire safety measures.
- Insurance Policies – Workmen Compensation & Third-Party Liability.
- Waste Management Plan – When appropriate a document known as Waste Management Plan should be included.
- Timeline & Work Schedule – The estimated duration for project completion along with the work scheduling appears in this section.
Drawings Required
- Architectural Drawings
- Floor Plans
- Sections & Elevations
- Partition & Joinery Details
- MEP Drawings
- HVAC Layout & Load Calculations
- Electrical & Lighting Layout
- Plumbing & Drainage Plan
- Fire & Life Safety Drawings
- Fire Alarm System Layout
- Sprinkler & Fire Suppression System Plan
- Emergency Lighting & Exit Signage
- Structural Drawings (if applicable)
- Any modifications to columns, beams, or slabs.
- Furniture & Reflected Ceiling Plans
- Interior layout and ceiling modifications.