Do I need approval for racking in JAFZA?
Yes. Racking is a structure: it needs stamped calculations, including anchors and slab loads, Trakhees CED approval and DCD approval for fire safety. Racking installed without approval can often be assessed and regularised.
The short answer
Racking carries heavy loads into the warehouse slab, so its design, anchors and the slab capacity are checked by our engineers. Trakhees CED approves it, and DCD checks the fire safety around the racks. Racking already installed without approval is assessed, and calculations and drawings are prepared for approval.
What is checked
- Racking structure: Frames, beams and bracing.
- Anchors: Fixings into the slab.
- Slab capacity: The slab can carry the racking loads.
- Fire safety: Clearances and systems around the racks.
Documents you will need
- Trade licence and lease
- Racking layout and supplier details
- Slab details or as-built
- Fire safety drawings
Who does what
Step by step
The order can vary by community and authority; we confirm it for your project.
| Step | Approval route | Guides |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment Structural Solutions | Racking, anchors and slab checked. | Racking calculations |
| Approval Trakhees CED | Approval of the racking. | JAFZA racking approval |
| Fire safety DCD | Approval and inspection. | — |
| Sign-off Inspectors | Final inspection. | Racking sign-off |
Questions
Related questions
Does all racking need approval in JAFZA?
Yes, racking is treated as a structure.
What if racking is already installed?
It can often be assessed and regularised.
Is the slab checked?
Yes, for the racking loads.
Does DCD check racking?
DCD checks the fire safety around it.
What does Structural Solutions do?
Assessment, calculations, Trakhees CED and DCD approvals.
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