Arfaix Fit Out & Interior Design stands as a leading office fit out contractor in the Dubai & provider of interior construction solutions for TECOM and DDA business areas in Dubai. We provide complete DDA/TECOM fit-out approval services which includes design submissions followed by landlord coordination and permits until completion certification.
Our team of experts provides seamless project execution by comprehending both DDA building regulations and TECOM guidelines and Dubai fire and safety requirements which leads to on-time completion with full compliance. Arfaix Fit Out makes your designs become real by providing precise professional services.
The Dubai Development Authority (DDA) has control over design and construction approvals for all facilities belonging to the TECOM Group such as Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai Studio City, and other sites.
Building Permit Department at DDA needs to grant project approval for all fit-out operations occurring in TECOM zones before construction activities begin.
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DDA / TECOM Fit-Out Approval Process
1. Pre-Submission Coordination
- Meet with the landlord TECOM as well as DDA to receive necessary project information.
- Hiring both DDA-registered consultant and contractor is mandatory for project fit-out.
2. Submission of Preliminary Documents
- Send the first draft layout plan together with the NOC petition and conceptual sketches for examination purposes.
- The owner of TECOM Asset Management must provide a NOC to DDA before the submission happens.
3. Detailed Drawing Submission to DDA
- All complete drawings related to architectural and MEP technology along with fire security designs should be submitted through the DDA e-permit system.
- Provide necessary documents to the approval process of technical review.
4. Review & Modifications
- Code compliance for the submission will be reviewed by DDA engineers.
- Before issuing approval DDA engineers might need modifications and clarifications from the planning team.
5. Permit Issuance
- The authorities at DDA release the Fit-Out Work Permit when all documents fulfill approval requirements.
- The project can begin execution according to the accepted design documentation.
6. Site Inspections
- The inspections performed by DDA are scheduled to verify that the construction follows the authorized design plans.
- The Dubai Civil Defence performs fire safety inspections in coordination with this process.
7. Final Inspection & Completion Certificate
- The completion of the project leads to a final inspection that DDA performs.
- Following successful inspections DDA issues both Completion Certificate or Building Completion Certificate (BCC).
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Requirements for DDA / TECOM Fit-Out Approval
- The project needs DDA-registered consultants together with contractors for its completion.
- The project design needs to fulfill Dubai Building Codes combined with DDA Design Guidelines and Fire & Life Safety Code standards.
- All modifications to MEP systems together with fire alarms or sprinklers along with structural elements need proper identification followed by approval process.
- The complete document known as RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statement) needs submission for health and safety approval.
- DCD requires approval for fire and life safety plans that DDA coordinates.
Documents & Drawings Required for DDA / TECOM Fit-Out Approvals
Documents Required:
- Fit-Out Application Form – Submitted via the DDA e-permit portal.
- Trade Licenses – Both the tenant and the contractor must provide their trade licenses as per requirements.
- NOC from Landlord / TECOM – No Objection Certificate for the fit-out.
- Consultant & Contractor Appointment Letters
- Risk Assessment & Method Statement (RAMS) – The Risk Assessment and Method Statement known as RAMS presents vital information to the reader.
- Fire & Life Safety Compliance Report – If applicable.
- Valid Insurance Certificates – Workmen Compensation, Third-Party Liability.
- Work Program / Project Timeline
- Waste Management & Disposal Plan
- MEP Load Calculations – Especially for HVAC and Electrical systems.
Drawings Required:
1. Architectural Layout Drawings
- Floor Plan, Reflected Ceiling Plan
- Interior Elevations and Details
- Joinery and Partitioning Layout
2. MEP Drawings
- HVAC Layout with Ducting and Fresh Air Calculations
- Electrical Layout and Load Schedule
- Plumbing & Drainage Layout
3. Fire Safety Drawings
- Fire Alarm System Layout
- Firefighting/Sprinkler Layout
- Emergency Lighting together with Exit Signage Plans makes up this section.
4. Structural Drawings (if any modifications)
- For slab openings, additional loads, etc.