Can I add a steel mezzanine to my warehouse?
Often yes, after a structural check. The mezzanine needs a steel design with stamped calculations, a check of the slab and columns it sits on, the approval of the authority for the area and DCD approval. A mezzanine may add floor area.
The short answer
A mezzanine adds weight and people to the warehouse floor, and changes fire safety and escape. Our engineers design the steel frame and connections, check the slab and any connection to the building, and prepare the package for Dubai Municipality, DDA or Trakhees CED depending on the area, plus DCD.
What you need to know
- Slab: Must carry the mezzanine columns.
- Steel: Frame, deck and connections.
- Floor area: A mezzanine may add floor area.
- Fire safety: Escape stairs and DCD approval.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Check Structural Solutions | Slab and existing structure. | — |
| Design Structural Solutions | Steel mezzanine with stamped calculations. | Steel calculations |
| Approval DM, DDA or Trakhees CED | Approval of the mezzanine. | — |
| DCD DCD | Fire safety approval. | Warehouse DCD |
Questions
Related questions
Who approves a mezzanine in JAFZA?
Trakhees CED.
Who approves it in Al Quoz?
Dubai Municipality.
Does a mezzanine add floor area?
It may; we check this for your unit.
What if a mezzanine was built without approval?
It can often be assessed and regularised.
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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