3.5 Mantenimiento Correctivo
3.5.2 Reemplazo
Plumbing utilities shall be provided in accordance with Article (37) of these Regulations.
9. Mosques.
Plumbing utilities shall be provided in accordance with Article (32) of these Regulations.
10. Other specializes buildings
Plumbing utilities shall be provided in accordance with approved intentional specification and dimensions.
Article (45) Septic tanks and absorption holes.
In case of non-existence of a public drainage network in the where a building in proposed to be constructed building shall be provided by septic tank or drainage as per following provisions.
a. All such tanks shall be situated within the plot boundaries.
b. To be accessible from the road or passage and far from the main building and the neighbours. Easily accessible for cleaning evacuations and maintenance. Locations shall be subject to approval by the competent department. Such tanks should be capable of being connected in future with the public drainage network.
c. Such tanks shall be made of reinforced concrete in order to take the load of vehicle traffic if necessary.
d. Tanks shall have an opening of adequate size with a heavy duty lockable cover.
e. Such tanks shall have not rise above the finished ground level of the site in which it is situated.
f. Such tanks shall have adequate capacity. Capacity shall be calculated on basis of daily personal consumptions as per standard tables.
g. Tanks to be situated as a distance not less than (3) feet and (4) inches from near by buildings and boundary walls if such tanks were make of non penetrating reinforced concrete., and (10) feet in case of block work.
Depth thereof shall not be less than (5) feet from the level of bottom surface of the pipe connected to the hole inlet.
h. In the areas of high level underground water or where the rate of water absorption in the soil is not adequate, tanks for collection of drainage water shall be used for collection and thereafter transportations to points be determined by the department concerned.
i. Design of septic tank and absorption hole shall be in accordance with approved standard specification. Septic tank shall be provided with ventilation pipe as per requirements of the competent department. All the tank openings shall be covered in such a way as to prevent insects from entering.
j. Except for residential buildings, grease and oil traps shall be provided for kitchens and meal preparations pantries.
Article (46) Drainage of rain water
a. Appropriate means of collection and disposal of rainwater shall be adopted in such a way as to prevent from leak into the building.
b. Finishing of any exposed roof of any building shall allow for a slope of not less than (1 to 50) and not more than (1 to 70) in order for water to flow either towards a suitable collection gutter or an exit that leads to drainage pipe or appropriate waterspout.
c. Rain water collection ducts, exits a drainage pipes shall be given a pitch down / a slope of not less than (1 to 90) and to be made of robust material, complete with water proof joints of adequate sizes and fitted in a safe and reliable manner.
d. Rainwater shall not be drainage into the drainage pipes or septic tanks or absorption holes or into neighbours’ premises. Such rainwater shall be drained on the surface directly into the road or the passage. In co-ordination with the department concerned, rainwater may be drained directly into the public rainwater network or into the absorption holes.
e. Residual / waste water shall not be drained into the rainwater drainage network whatever the reasons might be.
Article (47) Domestic water supply
a. Specification of material used, design of network and workmanship of all domestic water supply installation, shall conform with specification laid down by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority.
b. Each building or premises shall be connected to the public domestic water supply network, unless any other alterative water supply, source duly approved by the competent department, shall have been adopted.
Article (48) Domestic water tanks
a. Domestic water tanks shall be manufactured of material that does not rust nor corrode. Such material shall not adversely affect the nature or chemical characteristics of water and shall not cause any change in the colour or taste or odour of water. They shall not be affected by either temperature or humidity.
Such material shall not penetrate lighting and shall not cause any harmful effect on the human health.
b. Domestic water supply tanks shall be provided with lockable inspection openings of adequate size of cleaning. They shall be of the double seal type specially designed for tanks. Dimensions of such openings shall be adequate enough in order to allow a person to gain access into the tank for clearing.
Openings shall be located away from the direct day to day movements and sources of contaminations. Inspection opening shall be positioned higher than the floor level.
c. Design of tank shall take into consideration that the tank be free from sharp corners that may accumulate dirt or microbes or prevent from periodical cleaning.
d. Tanks shall be provided with openings for incoming water supply and for draining of cleaning water. Also openings for ventilation. Such openings shall be of adequate size that matches size of the tank. Distribution openings to be positioned at a height not lees than 2.4 inches from the level of the bottom of the tank and the cleaning water drainage openings at the bottom of the tank.
Openings for filling the tank and ventilations opening shall be positioned at the top part of the tank. Such openings shall be provided with values in order to control the flow from and into the tank. Ventilation pipe shall be designed in such a way as to prevent entry of any material or inspects that may contaminate the tank. All such openings and connections thereto shall be manufactured of anti rust material without having any hazardous effect on human health.
e. Water supply tanks shall be positioned in a clean area for from any source of contamination. They shall be elevated on supports up to a height of not less than 8 inches from the floor level. The tank shall be fitted in such a way as not to harmful affect the roofing coatings of the roof. In is preferable to install the tank in a shaded area. It should not cause an eye soar not prevent free movement on the roof.
f. Water tank shall be cleaned at least once every six months. Material used for cleaning shall not include toxic material or any material harmful to public health. Cleaning process shall conform with public health requirements.
g. Locations of water tanks shall be chosen as far possible from drainage network lines, inspection chamber, septic tanks and absorption holes. In all cases drainage pipe line shall not be permitted to run above or next to domestic water tanks in case such tanks are fitted underground.
h. Capacity of domestic water supply tanks be calculated on basis of actual demand of the building occupants and as stipulated by the competent department.
i. The Inspector shall have access to any part of the building in order to conduct inspection on water supply tanks in order to ensure compliance with public health conditions and technical specifications.
Article (49) Storage of domestic cooking gas cylinders
The following minimum requirement conditions shall be fulfilled by the space used for storage of domestic cooking gas cylinders.
a. Storage or safe keeping of domestic cooking gas cylinders shall be limited to covered spaces with adequate ventilation. Such space shall be chosen outside the kitchen or the residential quarters.
b. Storage space for cooking gas cylinders in case of pubic buildings shall be adequately ventilated and easily accessible in order to replace empty cylinders. Such space shall be capable of being isolated in order to flight fire should there be any hazard.
c. All cooking gas piping installations shall be erected n accordance with specifications approved by the competent department.
d. In case a central store for cooking gas cylinders is situated in a building, the landlord shall conduct an annual inspection to all gas pipes and connections leading to residential units in order to ensure that such installations are safe and sound and are free from any leakage.
e. All cooking gas stores shall be provided with fire fighting and fire alarm systems in accordance with specifications and conditions lain down by the competent department. Fire fighting equipment shall be maintained on regular basis.
f. Inflammable material such as vehicle tyres, cardboard and paper shall not be stored along with cooking gas cylinders.
Article (50) Insulation material
Water proofing and heat resistant material shall be subject to the following conditions:
a. Bathroom, toilets and kitchen flooring shall be provided with insulation material.
b. Water proofing and heat resistant shall be fitted on the roof top in order to protect it from water leak and solar effects.
c. Insulation layers shall be put around the building sub-structures up to (1) foot height above nature ground level.
d. All categories of metals that can become rusty shall be protected by insulation and paint. They shall be maintained on regular basis, with particular reference to drainage and water supply pipes.
e. Terms and conditions listed user the approved heat insulation regulations issued by the competent shall be complied with in the design, execution and calculation of buildings thermal and electrical engineering works. These shall include (ceilings walls, windows, doors, building orientation, landscaping and plantations, electrical lighting mechanical ventilation, air conditioning,..etc).
Article (51) Terms and conditions of garbage / waste collections rooms
a. Buildings, residential complexes, industrial, educational, healthcare, recreational, and touristic premises shall be provided with garbage collection room situated with the borders of the relevant plot and inside the boundary wall. A room in the ground floor or same building may be allocated for such purpose and be used for collecting garbage prior to disposal thereof outside the building.
b. Garbage room shall satisfy the following requirements:
1. Location shall either be near to the road or the passage in the absence of a road in order to facilitate process of removal of garbage and its transportations to be garbage collection vehicles.
2. Dimensions of the entrance shall be adequate to permit the easy entry and exit of garbage containers. Entrances shall be provided with ramps with ramps of appropriate slope for such purpose.
3. Dimensions and area of rooms and garbage collection points shall be as stipulated in Article (52) of these Regulations.
4. Flooring and full height of grange rooms shall covered with ceramic tiles in order to facilitate cleaning.
5. To be provided with water directs from the water supply network or form the high level tank.
6. To be connected to the drainage pipes of the building.
7. To have adequate lighting and be provided with an efficient ventilation system.
8. All windows to be air tight and protected by a metal mesh wire screen in order to prevent insects and rodents from getting into the room.
9. Collection room door shall be made of anti rust metal (aluminium) and shall be provided with ventilation louvers or any mechanical ventilation.
Doors shall open outside.
10. Garbage container / collection room shall be situated in the ground floor.
Its finished floor level shall not be lower than the datum surveying line.
Room entrance shall be directly looking shall be covered with washable ceramic tiles and shall be provided with water supply point.
c. The building shall be provided with a garbage chute in case the building height exceeds three floors above the ground floor and building area exceeds 2,500 square feet. Mezzanine floor shall not be included as a floor in case its functional use is interconnected with ground floor.
d. In case of plots of less area than (5,000) square feet, the garbage chute may be replaced with shall garbage collections rooms of size 4 x 6 square feet in each floor in additions to main garbage rooms in the ground floor. Width of door entrance of such small rooms shall not be less than 3 feet. Such door shall be open outside and shall be provided with automatic door closer. Mechanical ventilations shall be provided for these rooms. No ventilation louvers shall be permitted.
e. Diameter of the garbage chute for collecting garbage from floors to Collation shall not be less than (2) feet. A small chamber of (3 ft x 3 ft) area shall be included in each floor in order to provided access to the garbage chute. Width of entrance door to such room shall not be less 2 feet and 8 inches. Its door shall open outside. An automatic door closing mechanism shall be fitted.
f. In case of buildings where the garbage chute is not a requirement, if the floor area exceeds (10,000) square feet, small rooms of (4ft x 6ft) area shall be provided in every floor for collection of garages. Width of such door shall not be less than (3) feet and shall open outside. An automatic door closing mechanism shall be fitted. Room shall be provided with mechanical ventilation. No ventilation door louvers shall be permitted.
g. Garbage chute may be replaced with service lift to be fitted in a location isolated form main passenger lifts. Small collection rooms of an area equal to the lifts area shall be provided in each floor. The lift shall be located close to the main garbage collection room of the building.
h. The building landlord or his authorized representative shall be responsible for the overall state of cleanliness both within the building and in the external
areas that surround it up o the boundaries of the public road. Also for transportation and delivery of garbage containers from the garbage room to the nearest road at the times specified for that plus returning such containers back to the garbage rooms after evacuation.
i. Regular compactors shall not suffice in lieu of the number of containers or the area of the garbage collection room.
j. If the location of the chute is far from the roads surrounding the plot, the garbage collection room shall be located near to the road or the passage in case of non existence of a road.
k. Active chemical waste material, toxic material or liquids and / or any other hazardous material shall not be put inside the garbage containers.
l. In order to contribute to the environmental protection efforts, garbage should be recalculated. For such purpose, garbage containers shall be classified ad per the category of garbage (paper, glassware,.. etc.).
Article (52) Dimensions of garbage collections rooms
a. In the buildings of less area than 2,000 square feet, a garbage room of (4ft x 6ft ) shall be required only in the ground floor. Such room shall be provided with mechanical ventilation. Width of the room door shall not be less than 3 feet. An automatic door closing mechanism shall be fitted.
b. In the building or more area than 2,000 square feet, garbage rooms shall be provided as per following details.
1. Up to 100 kg of garbage. Rooms that accommodates one container of 1.1 cubic mt capacity.
2. Up to 250 kg of garbage Room that accommodates one container of 2.5 cubic mt capacity or two
containers of 1.1 cubic mt capacity each 3. Up to 500 kg of garbage Room that accommodates tow
containers of 2.5 cubic mt capacity each 4. Up to 750 kg of garbage Room that accommodates three
containers of 2.5 cubic mt capacity each 5. Up to 1,000 kg of garbage Room that accommodates four
containers of 2.5 cubic mt capacity each
6. More than 1,000 kg of garbage Number of garbage collection rooms shall be determined by studying each case Alternatively the same above rates shall apply to half the quantity in excess of 1,000 kgs.
c. Quantity of garbage shall be calculated in accordance with following rates:
1. Residential use at the rate of 12 kg for each 1,000 square feet of the foundation area.
2. Commercial use, at the rate of 12 kg for each 1,000 square feet of the functional area.
3. Office use, at the rate of 5 kg for each 1,000 square feet of the functional area.
4. Hotels, at the rate of 3 kg for each room, 5 kgs for each suite. The remaining elements shall depend on the type of business activity.
d. In order to determine the area of garbage collection rooms, the following dimensions shall be endorsed:
1. Garbage collection rooms shall accommodate all the required containers as per their standard size as follows.
1.1 Dimension of 2.5 cubic meter container shall be (4.17 feet x 4.46 feet) or (188 cm x 136)
1.2 Dimension of 2.5 cubic meter container shall be (4.86 feet x 6.70 feet) or (148 cm x 204)
2. A clearance of (1) foot shall be left between the containers and the walls of the garbage room.
3. A clearance of (1) foot shall be left in between containers on all sides.
4. A clearance of (2) feet shall be left between the container and the front facade of the room in which the door that leads to the garbage room is situated.
5. Width of the inner passage of the garbage room shall not be less than (4) feet.
e. Width of the garbage room door shall be adequate enough to allow the easy entry and exit of container. Such width shall not be less than a minimum of (6) feet.
f. Height of the garbage room shall not be less than (8) feet as a minimum.
g. Dimensions and door of the garbage shall depend on the method of movement of containers inside it and accessibility to all containers for moving them towards the door.
h. In hotels and specialized premises, a hydraulic compressor may be provided after special study shall have been submitted and the department concerned shall have been obtained provided that its size shall not be less than required.
i. In educational institution building, a collections complex for garbage
containers shall be provided. Its space shall be adequate for two containers of 2.5 cubic meters, one to be allocated for papers and the other for other waste material.
j. In healthcare institution buildings a collection complex for garbage containers shall be provided. Its space shall be adequate for tow containers or 2.5 cubic meters in additional to container necessary for patient rooms, offices and administrative areas. Capacity to be calculated on basis of 12 kg for each 1,000 square ft of the net area.
k. In labour accommodation buildings. A collection complex adequate enough to accommodate the required garbage containers. It space shall be adequate for one containers of 2.5 cubic metres for each 10,000 square ft of the total building area subject to a minimum of one container.
l. In industrial building (warehouses or light duty workshops) a collection complex not less than (10ft x 10ft) with washable floor tiles and water supply outlet for washing. Space shall be adequate enough to accommodate the required garbage container at the rate of one container of 2.5 cubic meters for each 20,000 square ft of the total building area. In heavy industrial building, specialized industries, sports clubs, garbage rooms and category and number of garbage rooms shall be determined according to relevant studies to be proved by the competent department
m. In residential villas, the following shall be taken into consideration:
1. In compound comprising investment villas, consolidated garbage rooms shall be provided as per specifications outlined in Article
1. In compound comprising investment villas, consolidated garbage rooms shall be provided as per specifications outlined in Article