Warehouses
Who approves a mezzanine in a warehouse?
The authority for the area: Dubai Municipality in areas such as Al Quoz and DIP, Trakhees CED in JAFZA, DDA in Dubai Industrial City. DCD approves the fire safety, and the landlord approves first.
The short answer
A warehouse mezzanine is a structural addition that may add floor area and changes escape routes. The landlord agrees first, then the area authority approves the structure with stamped calculations, and DCD approves the fire safety.
DM areasAl Quoz, DIP
Trakhees CEDJAFZA
DDADubai Industrial City
What you need to know
- Landlord: Approves first.
- Authority: By area.
- DCD: Fire safety and escape.
- Floor area: A mezzanine may add floor area.
Documents you will need
- Trade licence and tenancy contract (Ejari)
- Landlord or building management NOC
- Unit plans
- Drawings and stamped calculations
- Fire safety drawings
Who does what
Step by step
We confirm the exact route for your property.
| Step | Approval route | Guides |
|---|---|---|
| NOC Landlord | Agrees to the mezzanine. | — |
| Design Structural Solutions | Stamped calculations. | Adding a steel mezzanine |
| Approval DM, Trakhees CED or DDA | By area. | — |
| DCD DCD | Fire safety. | — |
Questions
Related questions
Who approves a mezzanine in JAFZA?
Trakhees CED.
Who approves it in Al Quoz?
Dubai Municipality.
Does a mezzanine need DCD?
Yes.
Can an unapproved mezzanine be regularised?
Often, after an assessment.
What does Structural Solutions do?
Our engineers prepare and stamp the calculations and drawings, and handle the NOC, permit and completion as approved consultant.
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