An undersized exhaust system fails to clear cooking fumes properly, while an undersized grease trap leads to blockages and potential fines — correct sizing from the start avoids operational problems after opening.
The Walk JBR F&B Kitchen, Exhaust & Grease Trap Approval
The technical heart of any F&B fit-out at The Walk JBR — kitchen exhaust systems and grease trap installations — need specific engineering documentation before approval.
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Streamlined
Approval process
End-to-end
NOC to permit, managed
Direct access
To your project team
Always on
Client support
Kitchen Exhaust & Grease Trap Requirements
Kitchen exhaust systems must be sized correctly for the cooking equipment and ducted to an approved discharge point, while grease traps need capacity sized to the kitchen's output — both require technical documentation as part of your fit-out approval.
Exhaust & Grease Trap Process
01
Kitchen Equipment & Cooking Load Assessment
02
Exhaust System Sizing & Routing Design
03
Grease Trap Capacity Sizing
04
Documentation Submission
05
Authority Review
06
Installation & Inspection
How Our Approval Process Works
Our expert engineers handle the entire NOC process, ensuring faster approvals and full compliance with Dubai regulations.
Why Sizing Matters
Exhaust & Grease Trap At a Glance
Cooking Load Assessment
Exhaust System Sizing
Duct Routing Design
Grease Trap Sizing
Documentation Package
Installation Inspection
The Walk JBR F&B Kitchen, Exhaust & Grease Trap Approval at a Glance
| Step | Who | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Structural engineer | Prepares the fit-out drawings, structural checks and stamped calculations where needed. |
| 2 | Landlord, building management or mall | Issues the NOC for the works. |
| 3 | Authority — Dubai Municipality, DDA or Trakhees — depending on the community | Reviews the drawings and issues the permit. |
| 4 | Civil Defence (DCD) | Fire and life safety approval where required. |
| 5 | Landlord and authority | Completion inspection. |
Documents Required
- Trade licence
- Tenancy contract or Ejari
- Landlord, building management or mall NOC
- Proposed layout and fit-out drawings
- Structural calculations where loads or openings change
Key Technical Rules
- Landlord or mall NOC: required before the authority submission.
- Authority permit: from DM, DDA, Trakhees or the free zone, depending on the location.
- Civil Defence: fire and life safety approval where the activity requires it.
- Structural check: for new loads, openings or mezzanines.
- Completion inspection: before the unit opens.
Landlord NOC
First approval
Authority Permit
By location
Civil Defence
Where required
Why Project Owners Choose Structural Solutions
F&B MEP Expertise
We size and document exhaust and grease trap systems specifically for The Walk JBR F&B units.
Right-Sized Systems
We correctly size systems to your specific kitchen's cooking load, avoiding operational issues.
Complete Documentation
We prepare the full technical documentation authorities expect for kitchen exhaust and grease trap approval.
Get Your Kitchen Systems Approved
Structural Solutions designs and documents your kitchen exhaust and grease trap systems for The Walk JBR fit-out approval.
Kitchen Exhaust & Grease Trap — FAQs
How is exhaust system size determined?
Based on the type and quantity of cooking equipment, following recognised kitchen ventilation design standards.
Do all F&B units need a grease trap?
Generally yes — any kitchen producing fats, oils, or grease in wastewater needs an appropriately sized grease trap.
What happens if the exhaust system is undersized?
Poor fume clearance, potential health and safety issues, and possible authority rejection at inspection.
What do you need from me to get started?
Your plot or unit details, title deed or affection plan, any existing drawings and a short description of the works — we confirm the approvals needed and prepare the submission.
Can Structural Solutions size these systems for my specific kitchen?
Yes — we size exhaust and grease trap systems based on your actual kitchen equipment and cooking load.