Do I need a shoring permit in Dubai?
Where the excavation needs shoring, yes. Shoring is required by DM, DDA and Trakhees where applicable.
The short answer
Yes, where the excavation needs shoring. Dubai Municipality, DDA and Trakhees all require shoring where it applies, for example deep excavations for basements, pools or foundations close to neighbours, roads or existing structures. The shoring is designed by an engineer and approved before excavation. Structural Solutions prepares the shoring design and handles the approval with the building permit.
What you need to know
- Deep excavations: Basements, pools and deep foundations.
- Neighbours: Excavation next to walls, roads or buildings.
- Design: Prepared and stamped by an engineer.
- Soil test: Used for the design.
Documents you may need
- Title deed and owner ID
- Affection plan or site plan
- Existing drawings or as-built drawings
- Photos of the area
- Developer NOC (where the community has a developer)
Who does what
Step by step
We confirm the exact route for your project.
| Step | Approval route | Guides |
|---|---|---|
| Soil test Soil testing laboratory | Required wherever a substructure such as a foundation is built. | Soil tests |
| Foundation design Structural Solutions | Foundation and substructure calculations and drawings. | Structural calculations |
| Shoring, where needed Consultant → DM, DDA or Trakhees | Shoring design and approval where the excavation needs it. | Shoring |
| NOC and permit Developer and authority | The developer NOC first, then the building permit. | Approvals |
| Inspection Authority | Inspections and the completion certificate. | — |
Questions
Related questions
Does a pool need shoring?
It depends on the depth and how close it is to walls and structures.
Who designs the shoring?
A structural engineer. We prepare it.
Can excavation start first?
No, not where shoring is required.
Is it the same for DM, DDA and Trakhees?
All three require shoring where applicable.
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