Standard Construction Specifications Part 2 Abu Dhabi Fixed [OFFICIAL]
All contractors and consultants must refer to the latest versions available via the DMT E-Library. Failure to adhere to these specifications can impact the acquisition of necessary permits and approvals from the TAMM portal . STANDARD DRAWING GUIDELINE - PART 2 - Sign In
| | Relation to Part 2 | |---------------------|------------------------| | Abu Dhabi International Building Code (ADIBC) 2021 | Part 2 provides earthwork provisions not detailed in ADIBC Chapter 18 (Soils and Foundations) | | Estidama Pearl Building Rating System (PBRS) | Earthwork surplus, dust control, and reuse of excavated material contribute to resource efficiency credits | | EAD Waste Management Rules | Mandatory segregation of C&D waste and disposal at approved landfills (e.g., Al Dhafra) | | Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety & Health Center (OSHAD) | Excavation depth > 1.2 m requires shoring; confined space protocols for deep excavations |
By standardizing utility placement, the regulations prevent conflict between electricity, water, and telecom lines. 5. Key Entities Governing Part 2 Specifications
Mandated for all public and many private projects to ensure safety and longevity.
: Standards for stormwater, subsoil drainage, and irrigation systems. Performance & Safety Criteria standard construction specifications part 2 abu dhabi
Enforcing strict compliance with Civil Defence life safety codes and international engineering standards (ASTM, BS, EN, ISO). 2. Key Technical Sections within Part 2
The Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), alongside the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), enforces rigorous standardization across all infrastructure and building projects. The serve as the foundational regulatory framework ensuring structural integrity, safety, and sustainability across the emirate. While Part 1 typically establishes general contractual conditions and administrative procedures, Part 2 delves strictly into the technical execution, material standards, and workmanship requirements for engineering disciplines.
Often broken into parts (Part 1: General Requirements, Part 2: Technical/Execution Specifications).
Abu Dhabi's construction sector does not operate in a vacuum. Part 2 of the SCS is specifically engineered to align with local environmental realities and overarching government visions: All contractors and consultants must refer to the
Procurement of structural materials, masonry, and aggregates extracted or manufactured within a specific radius to reduce transport carbon footprint.
Mixes must be approved by the engineer, considering the hot climate.
Designers and contractors must adjust their execution strategies based on the precise location within Abu Dhabi. Projects in the Western Region (Al Dhafra) face higher windborne sand abrasion, while projects on Yas Island or Saadiyat Island face extreme marine water tables requiring advanced waterproofing membranes.
It is a tailored, geotechnically rigorous document that directly addresses the aggressive soil chemistry, high water table, and extreme climate of the emirate. Compliance requires: detailing busbar trunking
The QCC provides a Conformity Scheme Service for construction and infrastructure materials, accessible through the TAMM portal.
For the exact clauses, always refer to the latest issue published by the Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) , as updates occur periodically (e.g., 2018, 2022 editions). This write-up is a general interpretation and not a substitute for the official document.
[Contractor Submittal] ➔ [Consultant Review] ➔ [Independent Laboratory Testing] ➔ [QCC Trustmark/Approval] The Material Approval Request (MAR) Process
Structural bearings, load-displacement, and deck expansion joints. Tunnels & Load Testing Sub-surface transit construction and validation protocols. Core Engineering Domains Covered in Part 2 1. Deep Foundations and Geotechnical Solutions
Adjacent blocks often must not differ by more than 1mm in height.
Compliance with ADDC/AADC regulations, detailing busbar trunking, low-voltage (LV) switchgear, earthing, lightning protection, and standby generator setups.