What does a mall shop MEP package include?
A mall shop MEP package includes HVAC, power and lighting, fire alarm, sprinkler and plumbing drawings with calculations, prepared to the mall tenant guide and approved by the mall and DCD.
The short answer
A typical mall shop MEP package has: HVAC layout and cooling load calculation, connected to the mall chilled water or AC supply; power and lighting layouts with the load schedule and distribution board; fire alarm and sprinkler layouts coordinated with the ceiling; and plumbing and drainage where the shop has a sink or washroom. Drawings follow the mall tenant guide and are stamped by the consultant for the mall and DCD submission. A BOQ is not part of our package; the contractor prices the works from the drawings.
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Mall shop MEP package: what you need to know
- HVAC: Layout and cooling load, connected to the mall supply.
- Electrical: Lighting, power, load schedule and distribution board.
- Fire safety: Fire alarm and sprinklers coordinated with the ceiling, approved by DCD.
- Plumbing: Only where the shop has a sink, pantry or washroom.
What to send us
- Mall unit drawings and the tenant fit-out guide
- Interior design layout and reflected ceiling plan
- Lease, offer letter or tenancy contract
- Trade licence of the tenant or brand
- Mall fit-out application forms, if already issued
Who does what
From design to opening
We confirm the exact route for your mall.
| Step | Approval route | Guides |
|---|---|---|
| Brief and mall rules You and us | The unit drawings, the mall tenant fit-out guide and the services the mall provides to the unit. | Documents for mall fit-out approval |
| MEP design and calculations Structural Solutions | HVAC, power and lighting, fire alarm, sprinklers, plumbing and drainage, with the design calculations. | MEP drawings for malls |
| Mall approval Consultant → mall | Stamped drawings submitted to the mall fit-out team for review. | Consultant stamp |
| Authority permit, where the mall needs one Consultant → DDA or Trakhees | For example Dubai Hills Mall goes to DDA; Nakheel malls and Atlantis go to Trakhees. | Authority permit |
| Civil Defence (DCD) Structural Solutions → DCD | Fire and life safety approval, needed for every mall shop fit-out, especially when the layout or partitions change. | DCD approval |
| Final inspection Mall, authority and DCD | DCD final inspection and completion before the shop opens. | Shop fit-out sign-off |
Questions
More questions about mall shop MEP package
Is a BOQ included?
No. We prepare the design and calculations; the contractor prices the works.
Who approves the MEP drawings?
The mall fit-out team, then DCD for fire and life safety, and DDA or Trakhees where the mall needs a permit.
Do small shops need the full package?
Yes, even small shops need MEP drawings for the mall and DCD.
Can the drawings be reused for another mall?
Each mall has its own tenant guide, so the design is adapted for each mall.
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