Re: Building codes in Dubai, UAE

Dear Anantha,

                        IBC and UBC are commonly used in Gulf Countries. Most of Dubai's high rise are designed by multinational consultants based at Dubai. Hence International Codes are extensively used in this part of world.

Steel designs are based on AISC and BS 5950 as well as MBMA.

Building permits are mandatory to begin Project Execution. It is not that easy to get permits.

 

Regards,

 

Ravinath

 

On 9/30/07, Anantha Narayan C.K. <anant_27@yahoo.com> wrote:

 Greetings,
I am doing some research on projects designed in Dubai. I have tried to find local building codes for UAE with no luck. I have seen ACI and British standards referenced in a few projects. Can anyone please shed some light on what building codes are used for design of buildings in the world's hottest market. Also are building permits as rigorous as they are in the US or is it just a
process?

Here are some of my questions
* Is IBC or UBC used often?
* Are ACI and AISC used as references
* What are typical framing systems ( i see that PT is a used in the taller buildings, but is that a typical thing)

Thanks for all your input
Anantha

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ANANTHA NARAYAN, E.I.

Structural Engineer

Bliss and Nyitray Inc.

Miami, FL - 33134

 

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