Does a shop or restaurant using LPG need separate approval?
Yes. The approved LPG or gas provider needs its own approval; with electric cooking, an undertaking letter is submitted instead.
The short answer
Yes. When a shop, cafe or restaurant uses LPG or gas, the approved LPG or gas provider, or the service provider of the outlet, needs its own separate approval. If the outlet cooks with electricity only, an undertaking letter is submitted to Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) instead. The fit-out itself still needs DCD approval and a final inspection. Structural Solutions submits the fit-out to DCD as consultant and coordinates with the gas provider.
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Upload your fit-out drawings and trade licence. We stamp them as consultant and initiate the mall, authority and DCD approvals on your behalf.
Request a mall fit-out stamp →What you need to know
- Every change: Partitions, ceilings and any decoration update need DCD approval.
- Consultant submits: Structural Solutions submits the fire and life safety drawings to DCD.
- LPG or gas: If LPG or gas is used, the approved LPG or gas provider needs its own approval; with electric cooking, an undertaking letter is submitted to DCD instead.
- Before opening: DCD final inspection and completion certificate.
Documents for the submission
- Trade licence and tenancy contract (lease or Ejari)
- Unit plan and the mall or landlord fit-out requirements
- Fit-out drawings: partitions, ceilings and finishes
- MEP and fire safety drawings
- Fit-out contractor details
Who does what
Step by step
We confirm the route for your unit before you start.
| Step | Approval route | Guides |
|---|---|---|
| Landlord or mall approval Mall, landlord or building management | Approval of the fit-out first. | — |
| Fire safety drawings Structural Solutions (consultant) | Drawings for the new layout, partitions and ceilings. | Which drawings? |
| DCD submission Structural Solutions → DCD | We submit as consultant and answer comments. | Who submits? |
| LPG or gas Approved LPG or gas provider | Separate approval, or an undertaking letter for electric cooking. | LPG approval |
| Final inspection Dubai Civil Defence | Inspection and the completion certificate before opening. | What DCD checks |
Questions
Related questions
Who applies for the LPG approval?
The approved LPG or gas provider, or the outlet's service provider.
What if we use electric cookers?
An undertaking letter is submitted to DCD.
Does the fit-out still need DCD approval?
Yes, for every change.
Do you coordinate with the gas provider?
Yes, as consultant.
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