DUSUP GUIDELINES FOR

STRUCTURES CLOSE TO DUSUP CORRIDOR

Document Number: DP-OPSON-0188 Document Owner: Neil Bennie

Revision Code: 01 Content Owner: Ali Alsayegh

30/08/2023 Information Security Public

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This Guideline for Structures Close to DUSUP Corridor was approved on 30/08/2023.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................... 4

2 ABOUT NOC ............................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

3 PURPOSE .............................................................................................................. 4

4 REFERENCES ....................................................................................................... 4

5 ABBREVATIONS & DEFINATIONS ........................................................................ 4

5.1 Abbreviations: ......................................................................................................... 4
5.2 Definitions: .............................................................................................................. 5

6 STRUCTURES CLOSE TO DUSUP CORRIDOR .................................................. 7

7 NOC TYPES & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ................................................... 7

7.1 Information NOC ..................................................................................................... 7
7.1.1 Information NOC - Submission Requirements ........................................................ 7
7.2 Preliminary Design NOC ......................................................................................... 8
7.2.1 Preliminary Design - Submission Requirements ..................................................... 8
7.3 Final Design NOC ................................................................................................... 8
7.3.1 Final Design NOC - Submission Requirements....................................................... 8
7.4 Construction NOC................................................................................................... 9
7.4.1 Construction NOC - Submission Requirements ...................................................... 9

8 FENCE & BOUNDARY WALL ................................................................................ 9

8.1 Construction NOC Conditions ............................................................................... 10

9 BUILDINGS........................................................................................................... 11
9.1 Underground Storage Tanks ................................................................................. 11

10 STORM WATER/DEWATERING POND NEAR PIPELINE CORRIDOR .............. 11

11 SOIL EMBANMKENT PARALLEL TO PIPELINE ................................................. 12

12 UTILITIES PARALLEL TO PIPELINE / PIPELINE CORRIDOR ............................ 12

13 HOT WORK ............................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.

14 DUSUP NOC CLOSEOUT .................................................................................... 12

15 DUSUP GUIDELINES ........................................................................................... 13

ATTACHMENT -1: FENCE DETAILS ............................................................................ 13

ATTACHMENT -2: GATE DETAILS .............................................................................. 15

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1 INTRODUCTION

Dubai Supply Authority (DUSUP) provides energy supply (Natural Gas) to Emirate of Dubai to meet the
needs of electricity generation and water desalination through its pipeline network. Through the
production of natural gas (which is processed into gas and condensate products), the purchase of
pipeline gas and LNG (and its regasification), gas storage and the operation of the pipeline network,
DUSUP plays a key role in the growth and development of Dubai.
DUSUP has assigned Dubai Petroleum Establishment (DPE) the responsibility for operating DUSUP
assets and authorised DPE to manage all emergency events occurring on its own operated facilities,
pipelines and assets within pipeline corridors in liaison with other governmental entities.
DPE-DUSUP designs, operates and maintains DUSUP's onshore pipelines and related facilities to
International Standards in order to ensure an uninterrupted flow of gas and other hydrocarbons across
Dubai.
There are approximately 700 kilometres of onshore hydrocarbon pipelines operating in Dubai. The gas
pipelines operate at high-pressures up to 960-psig and transport highly explosive and flammable natural
gas. A number of jet fuel and fuel oil pipelines share the corridors with the gas and condensate pipelines.

2 PURPOSE

The purpose of this guideline is to assist DUSUP/DPE NOC staff for NOC review and field staff for
monitoring safe execution of construction of structures adjacent to DUSUP corridor, and a guide for
NOC applicants (Consultants & Contractors) on the requirements for NOC application acceptance.

3 REFERENCES

DUSUP NOC Standard Conditions - DP-OPSON-0056

4 ABBREVATIONS & DEFINATIONS

4.1 Abbreviations:
Abbreviation Description

ALARP As Low As Reasonably Practicable

CDM Cement Deep Mixing
DPE Dubai Petroleum Establishment

EMARAT Emirates General Petroleum Corporation

EMDAD EMARAT, Air BP and Shell Joint Venture
ENOC Emirates National Oil Company
e-NOC Electronic NOC
GCS Gas Control Station
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
MS Method Statement

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MSRA Method Statement and Risk Assessment

NOC No Objection Certificate
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PTW Permit to Work
RA/TRA Risk Assessment/ Task Based Risk Analysis
ROW Road Right of Way (of RTA)
RTA Roads and Transport Authority

4.2 Definitions:
Term Definition

Accident The unexpected and undesirable occurrence directly associated with

DUSUP operations and DUSUP asset/facility, which results or may
result in human casualties or damage to property.
ALARP In risk assessment when the risk is assessed and controlled the
residual risk shall be reduced to ALARP(as low as reasonably
practicable)
Berm A soil bund built over the pipeline as a protection cover.
Construction The erection of any new buildings or structures, or the variations to the
Infrastructure facilities or existing asset.
Consultant A natural or legal person who is offering advice/consultation on
engineering, technical, or any other matter related to design and
construction.
Contractor An organization designated by the Owner or the Operator for the
purpose of carrying out the works related to Construction, or execution
of any work that requires obtaining of No Objection Certificates from
the DUSUP.
Control Measure Provisions to reduce identified risks.
CDM (Cement Deep Cement Deep Mixing is a ground improvement method by mixing
Mixing) cement slurry with soft soil.
DPE Dubai Petroleum Establishment responsible for the Operation of
DUSUP Asset.
DUSUP Corridor DUSUP Corridor is the land allocated by Dubai Municipality or other
statutory government authority to DUSUP for the construction,
operation and maintenance of gas and fuel pipelines in the emirates of
Dubai.
e-NOC The electronic NOC application that can be submitted via the online
system:
https://noc.rta.ae/RTAeNOC/Webpages/common/login/login.aspx
Hazard A Hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse effects
on people, property environment or organization.

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No Objection A document approved by the DUSUP through e-NOC, for the technical
Certificate (NOC) design of proposed development or authorizing a contractor to carry
out a Construction/Restricted Activity within the NOC Zones.
NOC Zone DUSUP NOC Zones are :
• 60 meter either side from the center of pipelines or 60m from
DUSUP Corridor limit, whichever is greater.

• 10 meter either side of the pipelines located within DEWA or

EGA (DUBAL) Plot limits.

• 5 meter either side from the center of 8” Shell pipeline

(Abandoned, Positively Isolated).

• 300 meter for High Voltage Over Head Lines parallel to

hydrocarbon pipelines/pipeline corridor.

• 500 meter for Subsea Pipelines.

• 500 meter for Land Use Planning adjacent to DUSUP

Pipeline/Pipeline Corridor.
Permit to Work A written or digital approval granted by DPE that authorises a person
(PTW) or persons to carry out specific work within a specified time frame
within the proximity of DUSUP asset/plot boundary limit.
Patrol staff, Pipeline The staff designated by DUSUP the duties of witnessing NOC works
Representative or for compliance with NOC conditions and monitoring the safety of the
Pipeline Operator pipelines.
Risk A situation involving exposure to danger
Risk Assessment A report prepared by the Applicant/Customer seeking DUSUP NOCs,
identifying potential risks and mitigation measures involved in carrying
out any Construction or Restricted Activity within the DUSUP NOC
Zones.
Safety The absence of any risk of harm or damage to the people, DUSUP
asset/Infrastructure that is deemed unacceptable as per the
DUSUP/DPE Safety Regulation or Standard Operating Procedure.
Soft Soil Soft soil is a soil that is susceptible to excessive penetration of water
due to its density or composition. e.g. Sandy soil, gravel.
Utilities Utilities are means of supply of essential services such as electricity &
communication through cables, water, drainage and natural gas or fuel
oil through the pipelines.
Utility Owners Owners of utilities such as: drainage lines (DM), Electricity &
Water(DEWA), ITS Services(RTA), Telephone(Etisalat, Du), Other
communication cables(UAE Armed Forces), etc.,
Witnessing Zone Work within 10 meters of hydrocarbon pipeline can only be carried in
the presence (witnessing) of DUSUP Pipeline Representative in order
to witness and record safe implementation of NOC work.

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5 STRUCTURES CLOSE TO DUSUP CORRIDOR

New structures may be constructed outside and adjacent to the DUSUP corridor. The design and
construction of such structures require review and approval through the NOC process.
Approval of such structures adjacent or close to the DUSUP corridor limit shall not infringe upon
DUSUP’s right to unrestricted use of corridor for the operation and maintenance of existing pipelines,
and the construction of future pipelines.
Any structure close to the pipeline corridor must be fully supported off the corridor to enable excavation
up to 3.5m deep along the pipeline corridor edge.
Following are the various types of constructions covered under this guideline document:

a) Fence & Boundary wall

b) Buildings
c) Underground Storage tank
d) Storm water /Dewatering Pond near Pipeline Corridor.
e) Soil Embankment Parallel to Pipeline
f) Utilities Parallel to Pipeline /Pipeline Corridor.

Subsequent sections stipulate the minimum requirements to be followed in order to obtain an NOC.

6 NOC TYPES & SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

For a structure adjacent or close to the DUSUP corridor limit, following DUSUP NOCs are applicable:
• Informational NOC
• Preliminary Design NOC
• Final Design NOC
• Construction NOC
• Final Clearance NOC / NOC Close-out

6.1 Information NOC

Existing, planned pipeline and related facility information along with the corresponding DUSUP
Guidelines and Standard DUSUP NOC Conditions are shared with the applicants (consultant or
contractor) for the design and construction of proposed work through the RTA’s e-NOC System.

6.1.1 Information NOC - Submission Requirements

a) AutoCAD drawing on DLTM coordinates datum showing the proposed Project Limit
Plan for issuing Pipeline Information.
b) Pdf file of drawing showing proposed Project Limit Plan for issuing Pipeline Information.
c) For issuing Pipeline information, it is mandatory for the applicant to submit a
confidentiality undertaking letter as per the DUSUP approved letter template. The
Confidentiality Undertaking Letter template can be downloaded from DUSUP website
using link: https://www.dusup.ae/noc
d) Undertaking letter must be submitted with company stamp and signed by the authorized
company representative.

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Note: Information NOC will be issued with DUSUP Standard NOC Conditions, AutoCAD file
of existing pipeline information, corridor limits, corridor fence and gate locations, desert
crossings and other facilities such as valve station fence and pigging facilities and
applicable guidelines.

6.2 Preliminary Design NOC

Preliminary Design NOCs are initial design proposals seeking input and approval in order to
proceed with the Final Design.

6.2.1 Preliminary Design - Submission Requirements

a) Key Plan showing project location.
b) General Layout Plan incorporating existing site conditions, proposed work, DUSUP
corridor limit, pipelines/ facilities as provided in the Information NOC.
c) AutoCAD file of General Layout Plan drawing prepared on DLTM coordinates datum.
d) Typical Cross Section drawings showing details provided via Information NOC, i.e.,
DUSUP corridor fence, existing HC pipelines in the proximity of proposed work and
proposed structure.
e) Include applicable notes from the DUSUP Standard NOC Conditions and relevant
DUSUP Guidelines in the drawing (refer to DUSUP webpage:
https://www.dusup.ae/noc).

6.3 Final Design NOC

Final Design NOC is submitted after incorporating Preliminary Design NOC conditions. A check
list for Preliminary Design NOC conditions compliance shall be included in the submission of the
Final Design NOC.

6.3.1 Final Design NOC - Submission Requirements

a) Key Plan showing project location.
b) General Layout Plan incorporating existing site condition, proposed work, DUSUP
corridor limit, pipelines/ facilities as provided in Information NOC. Any man
holes/valve chambers/shafts in the proximity of corridor and separation distance from
the corridor/existing pipelines must be included in the drawings. DP-OPSON-0158
Guidelines for Utilities Crossing Hydrocarbon Pipelines shall be referred to for location
of manholes / valves chambers within DUSUPs corridor limit.
c) AutoCAD file of General Layout Plan drawing prepared on DLTM coordinates datum.
d) Cross Section drawing showing DUSUP corridor fence, existing ground elevation of
DUSUP corridor and adjacent plot, proposed structure adjacent to DUSUP corridor,
depth of foundation with respect to existing DUSUP corridor elevation, separation
distance from nearest HC pipelines as provided through the Information NOC and any
element of work that may have direct or indirect effect on the existing DUSUP pipeline
or DUSUP assets.
e) Include applicable design requirements and notes mentioned in the DUSUP Standard
NOC Conditions and DUSUP Guidelines, in the drawing.
f) Checklist for Preliminary Design NOC conditions compliance.

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6.4 Construction NOC

Valid Construction NOC must be available at site before commencement of any construction
activities within the DUSUP NOC Zones.

6.4.1 Construction NOC - Submission Requirements

Construction NOC submission must include but not limited to following:
a) Completed checklist for Design NOC condition compliance.
b) Key Plan Showing Project Location.
c) General Layout Plan incorporating existing and proposed work, DUSUP corridor limit,
separation distance from the existing corridor fence and pipelines/facilities as approved
in Final Design NOC.

d) Detail Cross Section drawing showing, but not limited to following:

• DUSUP corridor fence.
• Existing nearest pipeline.
• Existing ground elevation on DUSUP corridor side and adjacent plot,
• Proposed structure, foundation elevation and finished ground elevation on inside
and outside DUSUP corridor side.
• Any element of work that may have direct or indirect effect on the existing DUSUP
pipeline or DUSUP assets.
• Trench protection details, as applicable.
• Dewatering details, if applicable.
• Job specific and location specific method statement and risk assessment reviewed
and approved by the consultant or client.
e) Include applicable notes from the DUSUP Standard NOC Conditions in the drawing.
Note, no structure at the edge of the pipeline corridor shall be such that it will hinder construction
of future pipelines within DUSUP corridor.

7 FENCE & BOUNDARY WALL

a) When a plot adjacent to DUSUP corridor is to be developed at a raised elevation, the design
of plot boundary wall at the common plot/corridor limit shall be designed by duly considering
that the DUSUP corridor will be fully populated with the hydrocarbon pipelines in future and
pipeline construction and operation may require approximately 3.0 to 3.5 meter deep
excavation along the corridor limit. The boundary wall foundation at the corridor limit for all
cases shall be minimum 1.5 meter deep from the existing DUSUP corridor elevation, to
allow for angle of repose. No soil backfill or embankment within the corridor to support the
boundary wall is permitted.
b) When a plot adjacent to DUSUP corridor is developed at same level of DUSUP corridor the
boundary wall foundation must be a minimum 1.5 meters deep from the existing DUSUP
corridor level along the corridor limit in order to protect the adjacent plot boundary wall from
undermining during the construction of new pipeline along the edge of corridor.

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c) Boundary wall or fence shall be 2.4 m in height from proposed adjacent plot level and can
be a wall structure, fence, or mixture of both.

d) For circumstances whereby the existing fence requires to be moved as it is overlapping with
the developers plot, NOC Engineer shall review the demarcation certificate provided by
contractor during the construction NOC stage to ensure that the fence location is correctly
placed. Once the construction is complete, NOC Engineer shall request the updated fence
demarcation certificate (as part of NOC close out) from contractor to ensure that the fence
is correctly placed and consistent with the demarcation certificate provided during the
construction phase. DUSUP GIS Specialist will then appropriately update the DUSUP
Corridor fence limits in the DUSUP GIS.

7.1 Construction NOC Conditions

a) Prior to the commencement of the work near DUSUP corridor fence, a joint inspection of
existing DUSUP fence shall be carried out with DUSUP and Contractors representatives,
and the condition of the corridor fence agreed and recorded; upon completion of the works
a further joint inspection of the fence shall be carried out to determine if there has been any
damage to the pipeline corridor fence as a result of contractors work. Any damage to the
corridor fence shall be rectified by contractor at no cost to DUSUP.
b) Any damage to the existing pipeline corridor fence as a result of the work must be repaired
or replaced utilizing the same material specification mentioned in the DUSUP Fence Details
drawing reference 900-08-017- Sheet 1 & 2 (See Attachment 1 & 2) to the satisfaction of
DUSUP and all costs shall be borne by the contractor. Unless and otherwise agreed by
DUSUP all fence repair or replacement shall be carried out by an approved fencing
contractor.
c) When a section of corridor fence to be replaced with new boundary wall of a plot, the tie-in
details of fence to the proposed boundary wall shall be agreed with DUSUP in advance and
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corner post with bracing must be included at the tie-in locations as shown in DUSUP
standard drawing reference 900-08-017- Sheet 1 of 2 (See Attachment 1)
d) If a section of corridor fence is to be replaced with new boundary wall, the existing fence
must be carefully removed, transported and handed over to DUSUP Jebel Ali Pipeline Office
in Jebel Ali Industrial Area First at no cost to DUSUP.
e) During the replacement of existing fence and construction of boundary wall, DUSUP corridor
must be secured with approved temporary fence at agreed location. At no point shall the
DUSUP corridor be left open and exposed.
If the DM approved compound wall design is revised to meet the DUSUP requirements, and if the
elevation difference between the two plots exceeds 1.0m, DM re-approval is recommended. Otherwise
the project consultant must review and certify the design for DUSUP consideration.

8 BUILDINGS

When a plot adjacent to DUSUP corridor is to be developed for the construction of buildings, the
proposal shall be reviewed as per the DUSUP Guidelines for Land Use Planning - DPE-OPSON-0160.
Additionally, the design, layout and use for the buildings must be reviewed considering the following but
not limited to:
a) Hazards related to installation of tower crane during the construction near pipeline corridor.
b) Use of heavy vehicle traffic/construction plant in the proximity of pipelines/corridor.
c) Security of pipeline corridor.
d) Storage of inflammable material in the proximity of pipeline corridor. No flammable material shall
be stored within 10 m of the DUSUP fence / facility.
e) Short time and longtime use of vibratory plant within 10 meters distance of pipeline or pipeline
corridor (e.g. Vibro-compaction for ground improvement, Plant / Workshop buildings).
f) Possibility of storm water discharge and flooding of corridor / washing away of pipeline berm.
g) Major dewatering works adjacent to corridor can cause the ground to lose structural integrity,
which causes ground settling.
h) For temporary parking during the construction of the buildings, no smoking shall be allowed in the
vicinity of the pipeline corridor.
i) For any building work in the vicinity of the Pipeline Corridor, the pipeline corridor shall be defined
as a ‘no lifting zone’, and the crane working area shall not be above the corridor fence or limit.

8.1 Underground Storage Tanks

Locating underground fuel storage tanks (e.g. Petrol stations) in the proximity of pipeline corridor may
be hazardous as it’s servicing, and closure operations may involve explosive vapours or hazardous
chemicals, and are potential ignition sources. Leaked fuel to ground may vaporize and bubble up
through the soil and may present a risk of fire and explosion. Therefore, the location and design of the
underground storage tanks shall be reviewed for safety and risk assessed by the DUSUP Technical
Safety TA to ensure that the risk is reduced to ALARP level before approval.

9 STORM WATER/DEWATERING POND NEAR PIPELINE CORRIDOR

Design of storm water or dewatering detention pond adjacent to the DUSUP corridor shall be designed
considering following:

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a) If a pond is designed without waterproof lining and the soil condition allows percolation of water
to the adjacent area, maximum water level of the pond shall be maintained below adjacent
pipeline corridor level and where possible below lowest pipeline level.
b) The design of at grade retention pond constructed with the soil bund around, in the proximity of
pipeline corridor shall be reviewed for failure of bund and flooding of corridor. The design and
construction shall be risk assessed to ensure that the risk is reduced to ALARP level before
approval.

10 SOIL EMBANMKENT PARALLEL TO PIPELINE

Construction of embankment on soft soil parallel to the existing pipeline may cause deformation
of the soil and if the existing pipeline falls within the influence zone, this may result in lateral
movement of pipeline. In such cases natural soil may require reinforcement or soil improvement
such as CDM (Cement Deep Mixing) columns or other approved method. Such methods shall be
approved by the DUSUP Pipeline Technical Authority.

11 UTILITIES PARALLEL TO PIPELINE / PIPELINE CORRIDOR

Refer to DUSUP Guidelines DPE-OPSON-0158; typically no utilities other than HC pipelines are
permitted within 10 meters of existing HC pipelines. However other utility corridors may exist
within 10 meters and parallel to existing HC pipeline (but not within the Pipeline 5m No Go Zone)
taking into account the following:

a) The design and construction of other utilities within 10 meters (but out with 5 m No Go Zone)
of existing pipeline require specific technical review, including construction of any deep
manhole / valve chamber, which may affect pipeline corridor fence or facility. The design
and construction proposal shall be risk assessed and accepted only after hazard affect is
reduced to reach ALARP level.

b) Existing DUSUP corridor fence in the proximity of proposed utility must be protected during
the construction to the satisfaction of DUSUP. Any damage to the existing fence must be
rectified or replaced as per DUSUP standard fence drawing (refer to above item 8.1).

12 DUSUP NOC CLOSEOUT

All NOC issued for the work within DUSUP corridor or replacing the fence, within the “No Go
Zone” and Utilities constructed close proximity of DUSUP corridor limit/fence must be formally
closed as described in DUSUP NOC Standard Conditions.
Any work within 5.0M of DUSUP corridor fence or property shall be field verified by Pipeline
Representative during the execution of work and at the completion such work, to ensure that the
work is completed as specified in NOC and no damage incurred to DUSUP property from the
work.
For DUSUP NOC Close-Out Requirements refer to:
DUSUP NOC Standard Conditions - DP-OPSON-0056

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13 DUSUP GUIDELINES

Various Guidelines for DUSUP/DPE Onshore pipelines are being developed for use. Reference
can be made to the following link: https://dusup.ae/dusup-noc-guidelines/

ATTACHMENT 1: FENCE DETAILS

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ATTACHMENT 2: GATE DETAILS

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