Plumbing and drainage design for a fit-out in Dubai
Plumbing and drainage design for a fit-out covers water supply, drainage routes and connection points for pantries, washrooms and sinks, stamped for approval.
The short answer
Where a shop, office or café fit-out adds a pantry, sink or washroom, we design the water supply and drainage: pipe routes, falls, connections to the mall or building points, and any water heaters. Restaurants and cafés need more, such as grease traps, which the food safety review checks. The plumbing drawings are part of the MEP package for the mall or landlord and the authority.
Official sources: Dubai Civil Defence · DEWA · Dubai Municipality
Plumbing and drainage design for a fit-out: what you need to know
- Drain routes: Falls to the available connection points.
- Water supply: Pipe sizes and heaters.
- Restaurants: Grease traps and food safety needs.
- Coordination: With the floor build-up and ceiling.
What to send us
- Interior design layout and ceiling plan
- Mall or landlord fit-out guide
- Lease or tenancy contract
- Trade licence
- Existing MEP drawings, if available
Who does what
From design to opening
We confirm the exact route for your mall or building.
| Step | Approval route | Guides |
|---|---|---|
| MEP design and calculations Structural Solutions | HVAC, lighting and power, fire alarm, sprinklers, plumbing, with calculations. | MEP package |
| Landlord or mall approval Consultant → mall or landlord | Stamped drawings reviewed by the mall or landlord fit-out team. | Consultant stamp |
| Authority permit, where needed Consultant → DM, DDA or Trakhees | Depending on the area and the mall or building. | Authority permit |
| Civil Defence (DCD) Structural Solutions → DCD | Fire and life safety approval, needed for every fit-out change. | DCD approval |
| Final inspection Mall, authority and DCD | DCD final inspection and completion before opening. | Sign-off |
How it works
How it works
1. Brief
Layout, ceiling plan and the landlord guide.
2. Design
MEP design and calculations.
3. Approvals
Mall or landlord, authority and DCD.
4. Handover
Final inspection and completion.
Questions
More questions about plumbing and drainage design for a fit-out
Can I add a sink anywhere?
Only where it can reach a drainage point.
Do restaurants need grease traps?
Yes, checked in the food safety review.
Is plumbing part of the MEP package?
Yes.
Do you prepare a BOQ?
No.
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