TENDER SPECIFICATIONS

GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS

(Dubai Building Codes)

Project Name : Proposed Construction of G+ M Warehouse Building

Location : Plot No.TP070206 in Technopark, Dubai
Owner : M/s. Bestall General Trading
 Table of Contents
ARCHITECTURAL ...........................................................................................................................................1
 B.6.5.2. Minimum area of windows.....................................................................................................1
B.6.5.2.1 Daylight .................................................................................................................................................... 1
B.6.5.2.3 Access to views ......................................................................................................................................... 1
 B.7.2.6.2 Preferred Parking ................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
 B.8.4 Service facilities ...........................................................................................................................1
 B.8.5 Waste management ....................................................................................................................2
B.8.5.1 Waste management hierarchy ...................................................................................................................... 2
B.8.5.2 Waste storage rooms .................................................................................................................................... 2
B.8.5.3 Recycling and segregation ........................................................................................................................... 3
 B.10 Building interaction with outdoor ................................................................................................3
B.10.4 Smoking areas ............................................................................................................................................... 3
 B.10.5 Landscape and Shading .............................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
B.10.5.1 Local species .............................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
B.10.5.3 Heat island effect reduction –surface shading...........................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
 B.10.6 Sustainable materials ................................................................................................................5
B.10.6.1 Recycled materials ..................................................................................................................................... 5
B.10.6.2 Regional materials ..................................................................................................................................... 6
B.10.6.5 Composite timber products ........................................................................................................................ 7
B.10.6.6 Certified/ accredited timber ....................................................................................................................... 7
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING (MEP) ..........................................................................................7
 E.5 Energy conservation .......................................................................................................................7
E.5.1 Energy compliance method ............................................................................................................................. 7
E.5.2.1 Maximum Glaze Area .................................................................................................................................. 8
E.5.2.2 Orientation of Glazed Facades ..................................................................................................................... 8
E.5.2.3 Building envelope performance .......................................................................................................9
E.5.2.3.1 Non-glazed elements ................................................................................................................................. 9
E.5.2.3.2 Glazed elements ..................................................................................................................................... 10
E.5.4 Thermal Bridges ............................................................................................................................................ 11
E.5.7 Heat island effect reduction .......................................................................................................................... 11
E.5.8 Exterior light power, pollution and controls ................................................................................................. 12
 H.4 HVAC Systems and occupant Comfort ............................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
H.4.7 Thermal comfort criteria ................................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
H.4.8 Energy conservation and efficiency: building systems ................................................................................. 13
H.4.8.1 Minimum efficiency of HVAC systems .................................................................................................... 13
H.4.8.2 Exhaust Air Energy Recovery ................................................................................................................... 13
H.4.8.3 Demand controlled ventilation....................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
H.4.10 Ventilation and air quality .......................................................................................................................... 14
H.4.10.2 Minimum ventilation requirements for adequate indoor air quality ........................................................ 14
H.4.10.3 Indoor air quality ..................................................................................................................................... 14
H.4.12.1 General .................................................................................................................................................... 18
H.4.12.5 Air filters ................................................................................................................................................. 18
H.4.14 HVAC systems controls and metering ....................................................................................................... 19
H.4.14.1 Controls for HVAC systems .................................................................................................................... 19
 H.5.2 Water conservation and reuse ..................................................................................................19
H.5.2.1 Compliance methods ................................................................................................................................. 19
H.5.2.2 Water-efficient fittings............................................................................................................................... 20
H.6.2 Sanitary plumbing system............................................................................................................................. 21
 H.6.2.1 General ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
 H.7 Lighting .......................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
H.7.2 Lighting power densities – interior ............................................................................................................... 22
H.7.3 Lighting power densities – exterior .............................................................................................................. 22
H.7.4 Lighting controls .......................................................................................................................................... 23
H.7.5 Electronic ballasts ......................................................................................................................................... 23
COMMISSIONING .......................................................................................................................................24
 H.8 Commissioning ............................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Commissioning Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 24
ABBREVIATIONS ..........................................................................................................................................26
 ARCHITECTURAL

 B.6.5.2. Minimum area of windows

B.6.5.2.1 Daylight
 The project has design in glazing area and location in such way it will give the regularly
occupied and habitable spaces.
 The proposed warehouse/Offices project has External wall final materials with
minimum SRI of 29.

a) When windows are eqquipped with mechanical opening means, this shall be
positioned at a height between 900 mm to 1,200mm from the room FFL. Window
latches for non-accessible spaces can be positioned higher than 1,200 mm.
b) Operable portion of the window shall be positioned at a safe height and equipped
by means of fall protection, according to E.9.4 (safe opening and closing of window).
c) The required amount of daylighting can be provided through skylight or windows or
combination of both for all building spaces. The skylight glazing should be
positioned at a slope of 15° or more from vertical and directly connected to the
space it serves.
d) Windows may only face neighbouring plots when the required setback is achieved
and when the requirements for external fire spread are achieved as per Sections 2.7
and 2.8, Ch.1 of UAE FLSC [ Ref . B1] .

 B.6.5.2.3 Access to views

 The project has provided glazing with direct line of sight (Views) to the outdoor
environment in occupiable spaces.
 Business, Residential, Educational and hotel occupancies shall provide direct line of
sight (Views) to the outdoor environment in occupiable spaces.

 B.8.4 Service facilities

 As per the designed project the Service facilities are found in the Ground floor.
 Service rooms in the basement of the building shall meet all of the requirements in
Table 1.9, Ch.1 of UAE FLSC [Ref B.1] Table 1.9, CH.1 of UAE FLSC [Ref. B.1} does not
permit RMU rooms in the basement of building.
 Transformer rooms, low voltage switchgear rooms, high voltage rooms and generator
rooms are preferred at ground level, but are permitted in basements by Dubai
Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Dubai Civil Defense (DCD) provided that the
design conforms to G.7.6 and Table 1.9, Ch.1 of the UAE FLSC [Ref. B.1].
 Waste rooms are preferred at ground level, but are permitted in basements by DCD

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 provided that the design meets the following criteria.
A) The room is 1 h fire resistance rated, including a 1 h fire door and fire resistance
rated opening protective.
B) The room is no more than one level below ground level.
C) The room is provided with a dedicated mechanical ventilation system direct to
outside to achieve 10 air changes/h, in accordance with Section 2.17, Ch. 10 of
UAE FLSC. [Ref. B.1].

 B.8.5 Waste management

B.8.5.1 Waste management hierarchy
 As per the design project the collection waste bins are shown in the Ground Floor
area of the project.
 Refer to below waste management hierarchy to be followed for waste storage and
management within buildings. This shall include the facilitation of material reuse,
recycling and recovery wherever possible.
 Waste management hierarchy:
a) Prevention – minimize the quantity of materials from consumptions and those used in
design and manufacturing.
b) Preparing for re-use- checking, cleaning, repairing or refurbishing whole items or spare
parts.
c) Recycling- turning waste into a new substance or product, including composting.
d) Other Recovery – includes anaerobic digestion and incineration/ thermal treatment
with energy recovery.
e) Disposal- Landfill and incineration/ thermal treatment without energy recovery.

 B.8.5.2 Waste storage rooms

B.8.5.2.1 General
 As per the design project the collection waste bins are shown in the Ground Floor area
of the project.
 All buildings shall be provided with suitable storage for general waste and recycling this
shall include: Main waste storage rooms for the final storage of waste and recycling
prior to its collection and transfer offsite to a suitable treatment and/ or disposal
facility; and (if appropriate). Interim waste storage room which might be required for
the temporary storage of waste and recycling within the development, prior to transfer
to main waste storage room.
 If it is not feasible to provide a waste storage rooms(s) inside the building, a separate
onsite storage area(s) may be provided. This shall meet the relevant requirements for
waste storage in B.8.5.2.2 and B.8.5.2.3 as well as the following additional
requirements.

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 1. it shall not impede access points to and from a building
2. it shall not be located less than 2.5 m horizontally and 5m vertically from any
operable windows of a living space such as a bedroom or living room.
3. It shall be located where interference with pedestrian traffic and other vehicle
access is minimal.
4. It shall be roofed and have a concrete pad designed to handle a load of the bins.
Note: Separate onsite storage areas are generally only permitted when the GA of the
largest storey of the building is less than 250m2, regardless of the height of the
building.

 B.8.5.3 Recycling and segregation

 The project has provided a Recycle waste in the warehouses.
 A sorting area for recyclable waste shall be provided within the main waste storage
area(s). This shall facilitate sorting of recyclables where segregation is not
undertaken at source by a building’s tenants. It is recommended that the floor area
of the waste storage room(s) is increased by not less than 5m², to allow for
additional space and maneuverability for sorting recyclable waste.

 B.10 Building interaction with outdoor environment

B.10.1 Healthy entrances
 The proposed project has been design with 10ft long (3m) roll matt with width as per
the main entrance as shown in architectural floor plan.
 To capture particulates from occupant shoes at all regularly used entrance(s) to the
building, one of the following shall be installed:
1. a permanent entryway system, comprised of grilles, grates or slots that allow for
easy cleaning underneath. The system shall be at least the width of the entrance
and 3m long in the primary direction of travel. (Sum of indoor and outdoor length);
2. rollout mats, at least the width of the entrance and 3 m long in the primary
direction of the travel (sum of indoor and outdoor length);
3. material manufactured as an entry way walk-off system, at least the width of the
entrance and 3m long in the primary direction of travel (sum of indoor & outdoor
length).

 B.10.4 Smoking areas

 Refer to the architectural layout indicating the placement of "No Smoking" signage
near the main entrance and outside all office areas.
 Smoking is strictly prohibited in all public areas in accordance with Local order no. 11-
2003 [ref.B.57] Government of Dubai, 2003. Local order no. (11), Public health and
safety of the society in the Emirates of Dubai. Dubai: Dubai Municipality.
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  Places where smoking shall be determined in accordance with the conditions listed in
the Manual of regulating smoking in public places issued by the Authority [Ref. B.58].
This manual defines the public places where smoking is strictly prohibited and places
where smoking is allowed under specific conditions.
 Designated smoking areas shall be at least 7.5 m away from the entrances of the
building doors and operable windows and outdoor air intakes.
 An annual permit is issued from the competent department of the Authority for all
places where smoking is allowed, upon submission of all required documents and
drawings mentioned in the guidelines.

 B.10.5.3 Heat island effect reduction – Surfaces shading

 As per the project, at least 50% of the hardscape will be paved with construction
materials have minimum SRI of 33.
 At least 50% of the hardscape of the development shall achieve at least one of the
following:
a) Demonstrate an SRI of at least 33;
b) Use an open grid pavement system (see Figure B.100);
c) Be shaded by vegetation
d) Be shaded by material with an SRI equal to or greater than those specifies in
Table B.33; or
e) Be shaded by solar panel.

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 B.10.6 Sustainable materials
B.10.6.1 Recycled materials
 Based on cost, recycled content (as defined in ISO 14021) shall constitute at least
10% of the total value of the materials in the project. This shall be calculated as
follows:
 Value of recycled content= (value of post-consumer recycles content) + half (value
of pre-consumer recycled content)
 If only a fraction of a product or materials is recycled, then only that percentage (by
weight) can contribute to the recycled content value.
 Mechanical, electrical and plumbing components, as well as furniture and specialty
items such an elevator, shall not be included in this calculation. Only materials
permanently installed in the building shall be included.

Also, the contractor shall arrange recycled content information for steel or any other
materials from the supplier/manufacturer as per below format:

To,
Ref. No:
Client`s Name
Dear Sir,
Subject: Recycled content in……….

Project Name:
Plot No:

We hereby certify that the above Steel product has the recycle content of ________% of postindustrial
and _________% of post-consumer recycle content.

Thanking you,
Company Representative Seal & Signature

Recycled Steel Manufacturer/ Total amount of Weight of Recycled

Supplier Reinforcing/Stressing Reinforcing/Stressing Steel Content
Steel, Kg with a Minimum of 90%
Post-consumer recycled
content
Concrete
framed

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Recycled Steel Manufacturer Total weight of Weight of structural steel Recycled
/Supplier Structural Steel, kg with a minimum of 25% , Content
post-consumer recycled
content, kg
Steel Framed

Recycled Manufacturer Total volume of Volume of Recycled Percentage of

Aggregate Use /Supplier Aggregate, m³ Aggregate, m³ recycled
Aggregate
Structural & non
Structural
Applications

Recycled Manufacturer/ Total volume of Volume of Percentage of recycled

Aggregate Use Supplier Aggregate, m³ Recycled Aggregate and/or
Aggregate and/or aggregates from
aggregates from
Base, sub-base or
backfill

B.10.6.2 Regional materials

 Based on cost, at least 10% of building materials shall have been extracted,
harvested or recovered, as well as manufactured, within 800km of the project site.
If only a fraction of a product or materials is extracted, harvested, or recovered and
manufactured locally, then only that percentage (by weight) can contribute to the
regional value.
 Mechanical, electrical and plumbing components as well as furniture and specialty
items such as elevators shall not be included in this calculation. Only material
permanently installed in the building shall be included.

Ref. No:
Client`s Name
Dear Sir,

Subject: Supply of material

Project Name:
Plot No:

We hereby confirm that we have supplied................material to the above project.

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The material is manufactured at our factory in .............. which is .........km away from the
project site. The raw materials used in making the product are all extracted/ harvested/
recovered at ............place which is............... km away from project site.

Thanking you,

Company Representative Seal & Signature

B.10.6.5 Composite timber products

 For composite timber products used in the interior of the project, the percentage of
added urea-formaldehyde resins shall be within the limit prescribed by the
authority.
 Proposed Project will use Timber products

B.10.6.6 Certified/ accredited timber

 Based on volume, at least 25 % of timber and timber-based products used during
construction, and permanently installed in the building, shall be from a certified/
accredited source, approved by the authority.
 Proposed Project will use Timber for doors

MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING (MEP)

 E.5 Energy conservation

E.5.1 Energy compliance method
 The project with MEP design shows that its complying with Elemental Method:
 All buildings shall conform to: E.5.2.1 Maximum glazed area
 E.5.2.2 Orientation of glazed facades
 E.5.2.3 Building envelope Performance
 H.4.8.1 Energy efficiency – HVAC equipment and systems
 H.7.2 Lighting power density interior.
 There are two compliance routes for energy performance, as shown in Figure E.1.
where the performance method in Figure E.1 is to be used, the reference building shall
be equal in shape, size, orientation and operational patterns to the proposed building.
Calculation shall be determined in accordance with ASHRAE 90.1-2019, Appendix G,
except for the minimum requirements for building envelope, equipment efficiencies
and other parameters and conditions that are listed in the elemental method in figure
E.1.
 Compliance will be demonstrated if the annual energy consumption of the proposed

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 building is equal to or lower than the annual energy consumption of the reference
building.

 E.5.2.1 Maximum Glaze Area

 The Total WWR of glazed façades for conditioned spaces of the project does not
exceed the 40% of the gross wall area for Warehouse/Office project. The same
should be follow during the construction.
 Except for shopfronts, the total WWR of glazed facades for conditioned spaces shall not
exceed:
a) 40% of the gross wall area for residential buildings; and
b) 60% of the gross wall area for all other buildings types.

 E.5.2.2 Orientation of Glazed Facades

 As per the project design, the glazed facades of the project are complying with DBC
recommended orientation percentage. Refer to below glazed facades design of the
project.
 For every orientation of the building, the percentage of the building elevation that is
glazed shall not exceed the values in Table E.3. orientation shall be defined by the
angles in Table E.3 and as shown in Figure E.2.

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 E.5.2.3 Building envelope performance
E.5.2.3.1 Non-glazed elements
 As per the project design, below are average U-value (thermal transmittance)
building envelope elements considered in cooling calculations for all conditioned
space of the project:
U-Value
Materials U-Value Requirements Complying?
Design

Roof (External Roof details)

<= 0.3 w/m2-k 0.30 w/m2-k Yes
(Non-AC Warehouse)

Roof (External Roof details)

<= 0.3 w/m2-k 0.30 w/m2-k Yes
(Office Building)

External Wall (Non- AC <= 0.57 w/m2-k 0.30 w/m2-k Yes

Warehouse)
External Wall (Office
<= 0.57 w/m2-k 0.29 w/m2-k Yes
Building )
Floor <= 0.57 w/m2-k 0.25 w/m2-k Yes

 With the exception of non-conditioned enclosed parking areas, the average thermal
transmittance for external walls, roofs and exposed floors (the underside of the floor is
exposed to ambient conditions) shall not exceed the values in Table E.4 and figure E.3.

 While the U-value for external walls can be achieved using aerated concrete blocks, the
use of insulation for the entire building envelope is recommended. Insulation material

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 shall conform to Section 4 to 7, Ch. Of the UAE FLSC [Ref. E1]
 For the floor area that is in contact with the ground, the thermal transmittance
requirement shall be achieved by installing 1 m of perimeter insulation as shown on
figure E.3.

 E.5.2.3.2 Glazed elements

 Contractor to provide the various components of warehouse/offices envelope in
order to achieve recommended environmental parameters. i.e. U-values, Solar heat
gain coefficients (SHGC) or shading Coefficient (SC) as per ASHRAE 90.1-2019.
Glazed Vertical U-Value U-Value
Complying?
Surfaces Requirements Design
Yes
U-value <= 2.1 w/m2-k 1.7 w/m2-k

Shading Coefficient <= 0.4 0.2 Yes

Light Transmittance >=40% 40 Yes
 The glazed elements shall meet the performance criteria in Table E.5. the total glazed
façade shall conform to E.5.2.1

 For shopfronts and showrooms, other than those at ground floor level, glazed elements
shall meet the performance criteria in Table E.6.

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 For Skylight, the performance criteria in Table E.7 shall be met depending on the area of
glazing over the total roof area.

 Thermal transmittance values are overall U-values for the glazed elements. Overall U-
values shall be calculated as the area-weighted averages of the centre of pane U-value
(Glazing and panel) and frame U-value, including all edge effects (spacer and frame) and
thermal bridges. Glazed elements having back-insulated panels shall also meet the
thermal transmittance requirement, including framing, edges effects and thermal
bridges.

 E.5.4 Thermal Bridges

 For all new air-conditioned Warehouse, thermal bridges shall be either eliminated
or insulated to reduce the amount of heat transfer. Thermal bridging can occur at
connection points between concrete or steel beams, external walls and columns,
and around doors and windows

 E.5.7 Heat island effect reduction

 Contractor to provide interlock pavements having SRI value of 33 or above and Roof
final finish material should have SRI value of 78 or above.
 Opaque building envelope surfaces shall have a solar reflectance index (SRI) value not
less than that shown in Table E.8 and figure E.6, for a minimum of 75% of the roof area.

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 E.5.8 Exterior light power, pollution and controls
 As per the project, all External lights shall be shielded or aimed Downward
 Wall washing lights shall spill no more than 10% lighting past the building façade.
 Downward directed lighting shall be used for lighting of signage and;
 All exterior lighting shall be control through automatic timer control.

 The average lighting power density for the exterior connected lighting load for building
envelopes shall not exceed 2.2 W/m2 for each illuminated wall or surface area or 16.4
W/linear meter for each illuminated wall or surface length.
 Permanently installed exterior lighting shall meet the following requirements.
a) All exterior light fixtures on the building site, other than architectural accent lighting
(see E.5.8b) and Civil Aviation safety lighting, shall be shielded, such that the full
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 light emitted by the fixture, either directly or in directly by reflection or by
refraction from any part of the fixture, is projected below the horizontal plane
passing through the lowest part of the fixture (see figure E.7)
b) Architectural accent lighting shall be aimed or shielded to prevent the lighting of the
night sky. Wall washing lights shall spill no more than 10% of the lighting past the
building facade.
c) Downward directed lighting shall be used for lighting of signage.
d) All exterior lighting shall be fitted with automatic controls, so that the light can be
set not to operate during daylight hours.

 H.4 HVAC Systems and Occupant Comfort

H.4.7 Thermal Comfort Criteria
 HVAC systems shall be capable of providing the range of internal conditions in Table
H.3, for 95% of the year

For occupant comfort, normal occupied spaces shall have an average air velocity
between 0.2 m/s and 0.3 m/s

 H.4.8 Energy conservation and efficiency: building systems

H.4.8.1 Minimum efficiency of HVAC systems
 The project cooling design shall be meet through DX Ducted & Decorative Units.
 As per the project, HVAC equipment and systems shall meet the minimum energy
efficiency requirements and test procedures, approved by Emirates Authority for
standardization and Metrology (ESMA).
 As specified in the following tables of UAE.S 5010-5:

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 a)Table 1: Split and packaged unit including cassette type unit;
b)Table 2: Water source heat pumps;
c)Table 4: multiple split unit.
 Chillers shall meet the minimum efficiency requirements and test procedures given in
Table 6.8.1 to Table 6.8.3 of ASHRAE 90.1-2019.
 The chiller equipment requirements shall be met for all chillers, including those where
the leaving fluid design temperature is <45 °C.

 H.4.10 Ventilation and air quality

H.4.10.2 Minimum ventilation requirements for adequate indoor air quality
Minimum ventilation requirements for adequate indoor air quality to meet the
minimum requirements of ASHRAE 62.1 ASHRAE 62.2. The total outdoor air is 142
L/s are complying as per ASHRAE 62.1-2019.
 All air-conditioned buildings shall be ventilated either mechanically or by mixed mode.
They shall meet the minimum requirements of ASHRAE 62. 1, ASHRAE 62.2 and ASHRAE
170.
 Occupancy density shall be determined in accordance with B.5.1 where possible. If the
occupancy is not listed in B.5.1, the outdoor air flow rate shall be based on the default
occupancy density values stated in ASHR AE 62.1, ASHRAE 62.2 and ASHRAE 170.

 H.4.10.3 Indoor air quality

 As per the project, to do the IAQ equipment shall have initial and periodical
calibration certificate as specified in ISO/IEC 17025
 The air filters shall comply with ISO-16890-1

 Contractor to ensure that the adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings shall have
volatile organic compound (VOC’s) that are approved and within the limits Dubai
Central Laboratory.
 Air filters for general ventilation shall meet the efficiency classification given in ISO-
16890.-1 based upon particulate matter.
 The maximum limit for the indoor air contaminants stated in Table H.4 shall not be

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 exceeded Indoor air quality testing shall be carried out prior to occupancy. A test
report showing compliance with these requirements shall be submitted to the
Authority.

1. Air quality testing shall be carried out by specialized companies or laboratories

accredited by the Authority.
 Air quality testing equipment shall have an initial and periodical calibration
certificate as specified in ISO/IEC 17025. Calibration certification shall be carried
out either annually or as specified by the manufacturer, whichever is the more
frequent, and shall be carried out by an external calibration facility, accredited
by the Authority. The initial and periodical calibration certificates shall be saved
in a dedicated register. The calibration certificate shall be checked by the
Authority to validate the accuracy of the readings.
2. Calibration certificates shall also be provided when renewing the indoor air quality
certificate of the building.
3. Paints, coatings, adhesives and sealants used in the building shall not exceed the
allowed limits for volatile organic compound (VOC) specified by the Dubai Central
Laboratory [Re f. H.19]. These materials shall be accredited/certified from Dubai
Central Laboratory, or any other laboratory approved by the authority.

Contractor to demonstrate that a minimum of 95% (by weight) of all adhesives and
sealants used on the building interior must not exceed the prescribed VOC limits in
South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1168.

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Table A.1: Maximum Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) Content Limit Values for Paints and
Coatings (from DMS 020)

# Product Sub-category Type VOC g/l (*)

Interior matt walls and ceiling paint (Gloss < 25@60°C) WB 30
1
SB 30
Interior glossy walls and ceilings paint (Gloss > WB 100
2
25@60°C°) SB 100
WB 40
3 Exterior walls of mineral substrate
SB 430
Interior/Exterior trim and cladding paints for wood WB 130
4
and metal SB 300
Interior/Exterior trim varnishes and wood stains,
WB 130
5 including opaque
SB 400
wood stain
Interior/Exterior minimal build wood stains WB 130
6
SB 700
WB 30
7 Primers
SB 750
WB 140
8 Binding Primers
SB 500
WB 140
9 One-pack performance coatings
SB 500
Two pack reactive performance coatings for specific
WB 140
10 end use such as
SB 500
floors
WB 100
11 Multi colored coatings
SB 100
WB 200
12 Decorative coatings
SB 200
Note:
1. WB: water-based; SB: solved-based
2. The limit values are as per the EC Directive 2004/42/EC concerning VOC reduction for
decorative paints and varnishes 3. * ready to use

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 Table: 404.02(1) – Maximum VOC Limits of adhesives and Sealants

Maximum VOC limits – Grams per litre ( g/l ) less water

Architectural Applications Specialty Applications
Indoor Carpet Adhesives 50 PVC Welding 510
Carpet Pad Adhesives 50 CPVC Welding 490
Wood Flooring Adhesives 100 ABS Welding 325
Rubber Floor Adhesives 60 Plastic Cement Welding 250
Subfloor Adhesives 50 Adhesive Primer for Plastic 550
Ceramic Tile Adhesives 65 Contact Adhesive 80

VCR & Asphalt Adhesives 50 Special Purpose Contact Adhesives 250

Drywall & Panel Adhesives Structural Wood Member Adhesive 140

Sheet Applied Rubber Lining

Cove Base Adhesives 50 850
Operations
Multipurpose Construction
70
Adhesives Top & Trim Adhesive 250
Structural Glazing Adhesives 100
Substrate Specific Applications Sealants
Metal to Metal 30 Architectural 250
Plastic Foams 50 Non-Membrane Roof 300
Porous Materials (except wood) 50 Roadway 250
Wood 30 Single-ply Roof Membrane 450

Fiberglass Other 420

Sealant Primers

80 Architectural Non-Porous 250

Architectural Porous 775

Other 750

All Paints & coatings used on the interior of the building (inside of the water
proofing system & applied on site) must not exceed the VOC content limits
established in Green Seal Standard GS-11, Paints, 1st edition. Anti-corrosive and
anti-rust paints applied to interior ferrous metal substances must not exceed VOC

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 content limit of 250 g/l established in green seal standard GC-03, Anti Corrosive
Paints, 2nd edition.

Clear wood finishes, floor coatings, stains, primers and shellacs applied to interior
elements must not exceed the VOC content limits established in South Coast Air
Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1113, Architectural coatings.

Contractor to provide material data sheets/ cut sheets specifying the VOC content
of the materials.

4. Carpet systems (carpets or new permanently installed carpet padding) shall be

certified/accredited by the Dubai Central Laboratory, or any other laboratory
approved by the Authority. Carpets shall not be installed in labour accommodation,
educational facilities or any other places as determined by the Authority.

H.4.12.1 General
 The ventilation system design and selection shall be determined by the mechanical
design Engineer for the given application, taking into account all relevant issues
associated with the building design, usage, configuration and commissioning,
operation and maintenance of the system.
 Mechanical ventilation shall be provided by a method of supply air and return or
exhaust air (see Figure H.3). The amount of supply air shall be approximately equal
to the amount of return and exhaust air. The system shall not be prohibited from
producing negative or positive pressure. Air handling units shall deliver filtered and
conditioned air within the building. Air handling units shall be American Heating
and Refrigeration Institute or Euro vent certified
 Mechanical ventilation installations shall meet the requirements given in Ch. 16 of
the ASHRAE Fundamentals handbook [Ref. H.18]

H.4.12.5 Air filters

 As per the project, air filters shall be ISO 16890-1 complied and IAQ equipment’s
and accessories shall be as per standards.
 HVAC systems shall be provided with approved air filters to the minimum
recommended efficiency reporting value in accordance with the ASHRAE HVAC
systems and equipment handbook [Ref. H.22] and in Table E- 1 of ASHRAE 52. 2:
2017. Filters shall also be installed in the return air system, upstream from any heat
exchanger or cooling coil.
 Media type air filters shall conform to UL 900.
 High efficiency particulate air filters shall conform to UL 586.
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  Electrostatic -type air filters shall conform to UL 867.
 Air filters utilized with in dwelling units shall be designed for the intended
application and are not required to be approved.
 Ducts shall be constructed to allow an even distribution of air over the entire filter.
 Ductwork shall be effectively sealed to limit air leakage in the system. The
application of duct sealing and air leakage shall meet the requirements of ASHRAE
111 and SMACNA HVAC duct construction standards, depending on the specific
application.

 H.4.14 HVAC systems controls and metering

H.4.14.1 Controls for HVAC systems
 As per the project, thermostats should be Programmable- can control temperature
and turn-off the systems when not occupied.
 HVAC systems shall be equipped with efficient controls to reduce energy
consumption, in accordance with ASHRAE 90.1.
Control systems shall meet the following requirements.
a) Control systems shall be divided into sub-zones with independent control
b) All independent control areas shall be able to:
1) control temperature; and
2) turn off the systems when the building or the controlled part of the building
is not occupied
c) Central systems when shall operate only when required by zonal control
systems.

 H.5.2 Water conservation and reuse

H.5.2.1 Compliance methods
 The project will consider sanitary fixtures which are complying with Elemental
method which as follows:

 As per the DBC Requirements, there are two compliance routes for water use:
a) Elemental method: All Buildings shall conform to H.5.2.2
b) Performance method: A calculation method may be employed for a building which

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 might not meet the elemental requirements for water-efficient fixtures detailed in
H.5.2.2.
 The performance method shall use supporting calculations to compare the annual
water consumption of the proposed building with that of a reference building which
meets the elemental requirements of H.5.2.2. The reference building shall be equal in
shape, size and operational patterns to the proposed building.
 Compliance will be demonstrated if the calculated annual water consumption of the
proposed building is equal to or lower than the annual water consumption of the
reference building.

 H.5.2.2 Water-efficient fittings

 Contractor to ensure that the water sanitary flow and flush rate should not exceed
the values mentioned below.
 The project will consider sanitary fixtures which are complying with Elemental
method which as follows as shown in the water supply layout:

 As per the DBC Requirements, the following water-efficient fittings shall be used:
a) Fixtures with a flow rate less than or equal to the flow rates shown in Table H.5;
b) Dual flush toilets;
c) Automatic (proximity detection) or push-button faucets in all public facilities;
d) Cisterns serving single or multiple urinals in public, commercial and industrial
buildings with manual or automatic flush controls that operate based on usage
patterns. Only sanitary flushing shall be possible in the event of building closure or
shutdown (including overnight). Faucets installed for specialized application may be
exempted from meeting the flow rates, subject to authority approval.

 H.5.3 Sustainable Water Heating System

 Central or decentralized hot water systems shall be configured utilizing a sustainable
hot water heating technology, such as solar hot water, except in buildings where:
a) such a hot water system would be impractical due to tenancy, metering, and pipework
distribution constraints; or
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 b) hot water generation utilizing local point-of-use electric water heaters would provide a
more energy-efficient design solution.
The percentage heating contribution from the solar hot water heating system depends on
the occupancy and estimated hot water usage profile. The system designer shall target
75% of the total hot water daily demand being produced by the solar hot water system. To
reduce system standing losses, all hot water storage vessels and distribution pipework shall
be insulated.

 H.6.2 Sanitary plumbing system

H.6.2.1 General
 A sanitary plumbing system shall be provided to all domestic sanitary fittings and
kitchen appliances. The sanitary plumbing system shall:
a) convey and collect drainage flows to sewer infrastructure, cesspools, septic
tanks or holding tanks;
b) minimize the risk of blockage or leakage;
c) prevent foul air from the drainage system entering the building during normal
system usage; and
d) provide access provisions to clean and maintain the system.
 The surface of sanitary fittings (such as toilets, urinals and wash basins) shall be of a
material that is easy to clean and maintain.
 All sanitary fittings shall be provided with a water trap. If the water trap forms part
of the sanitary appliance, the fitting shall be removable. All other water traps shall
be fitted directly after the sanitary appliance and shall be removable or fitted with a
rodding eye.
 All sanitary fitting tap flow rates, and water closet and urinal cistern flush volumes,
shall conforming with the following recommended flush and flow rates.

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 H.7.2 Lighting power densities – interior
 The lighting power density (LPD) design of the project is as per ASHRAE 90.1-2019
based on building area method.
 The average lighting power density for the interior connected lighting load for the
project Warehouse/Office interior areas – does not exceed the maximum average
LPD recommended in Table H.15 of DBC
 The lighting power density shall be calculated using either the building area method or
the “space-by-space” method as set out in Sections 9.5 and 9.6 of ASHRAE 90.1-2019
 When using the building area method, the maximum average lighting power density for
the interior connected lighting load shall not exceed the values given in Table H.15

 Lighting power density values for occupancies not listed in Table H.15 shall not exceeds
the values given in ASHRAE 90.1 or equivalent as approved by the Authority.

H.7.3 Lighting power densities – exterior

 Exterior lighting power density of the project is not exceeding the recommended
exterior LPD values mentioned in Table H.16. and ASHRAE 90.1-2019
 As far as practicable, the average lighting power density for the exterior connected
lighting load shall not exceed the values given in Table H.16.

 Average exterior lighting power density values for areas not listed in Table H.16 shall
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 not exceed the values indicated in ASHRAE 90.1 or equivalent as approved by the
authority.
 If the average exterior lighting power density values exceed the values specified in
Table H.16, the additional lighting load should be powered entirely through renewable
energy sources (such as photovoltaic systems or similar). Any lighting power reduction
generated by the renewable energy source shall be deducted from the annual energy
consumption in the performance-based method.

H.7.4 Lighting controls

 Contractor to provide Occupancy sensor/ Motion Sensor for internal lighting devices
in the warehouse and office as per TRAKHEES regulation.
 Lighting controls for interior lighting of the project has been design complying with
the following requirements.

a) Occupants shall be able to control or switch off lighting when daylight levels are
adequate or when spaces are unoccupied.
b) In common areas that are not regularly occupied (such as corridors and lobbies),
lighting levels shall be automatically reduced when the space is unoccupied, to a
maximum of 25% of the normal level.
c) In offices and education facilities, all lighting zones shall be fitted with occupant
sensor controls capable of switching normal lighting on and off based on occupancy
level, with the following exceptions:
1. Lighting required for safety purposes is excluded
2. if the average design lighting power density value is less than 6 W/m2 of gross area,
theses controls do not need to be provided.
d) In the offices, artificial lighting within 6 m of exterior windows should be fitted with
lighting controls. Where lighting controls are fitted, they shall incorporate photocell
sensors that are capable of adjusting electric lighting levels to supplement the levels
of daylight when required. The combination of artificial light and daylight shall
provide an illumination level at the working plane between 400 lux and 500 lux.
When 100% of daylight is available, illumination night exceeds 500 lux.
e) External Lighting shall be control through automatic timer control.
f) Stair lighting control is through timer delay.

H.7.5 Electronic ballasts

Contractor to provide LED Fixtures and energy efficient fitting with electronic drive/
ballast only for the project.
 High frequency electronic ballasts shall be used with:
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 a) fluorescent lights of 150W and less; and
b) metal halide lights of 150W and less.
 High frequency electronic ballasts shall conform to an international Standard approved
by the authority and shall be labelled as such.

COMMISSIONING

 H.8 Commissioning
 Commissioning of air distribution systems, water distribution systems, lighting,
central control and building management systems, refrigeration systems and boilers
shall be carried out in accordance with the CIBSE commissioning codes [Ref. H.38,
Ref. H.39, Ref. H.40, Ref. H.41, Ref. H.42, Ref. H.43] or other commissioning code/
standard approved by the Authority.
 A systems manual shall be developed, and shall be provided to the
Warehouse/Office operator upon completion of commissioning works. The systems
manual shall document the information required to allow future operations staff to
understand and optimally operate the commissioned services.
 A non-technical user guide shall be developed for building occupiers.

Commissioning Requirements
 Commissioning of the Warehouse/Office systems will be carried out in a systematic manner
to provide documented confirmation that Warehouse/Office systems perform according to
the criteria set forth in the design intent and satisfy the owner’s operational needs.
Documentation of the design intent has been followed into the detail design development.
The same will be continued through construction, acceptance and the warranty period with
actual verification of performance. The commissioning process shall encompass and
coordinate the traditionally separate functions of system documentation, equipment
startup, control system calibration, testing and balancing, performance testing and training.
 Commissioning plan, as developed by the CxA during the design phase for the project will
be passed on to the Contractor to be followed into the construction phase. The Contractor
is to be fully aware of and adhere to the requirements in the Commissioning plan.
 The commissioning plan is to be maintained as the master reference for all commissioning
related activities. The specifications below are to be treated as key points from the same.
 Commissioning during the Construction Phase is intended to achieve the following specific
objectives according to the Contract Documents:
o Verify that applicable equipment and systems are installed according to the
manufacturer’s recommendations and to industry accepted minimum standards
and that they receive adequate operational checkout by installing contractors.

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 o Verify and document proper performance of equipment and systems.
o Verify that O&M documentation left on site is complete.
o Verify that the Owner’s operating personnel are adequately trained.
 The Commissioning Process does not take away from or reduce the responsibility of the
system designers or installing contractors to provide a finished and fully functioning
product.
 Team members and their specific roles are listed below :

Task Responsibility Period

Pre Commissioning Meeting CxA / Project Lead Consultant

Overall understanding and

compliance with the Contractor
Commissioning plan
Contractor to forward material and equipment
Contractor submittals review submittals to CxA for approval prior to selection
/ procurement
Contractor to closely coordinate with CxA and
Installation, Verification, the commissioning party to finalize the method
prefunctional and functional statements and checklists / forms for the
testing installation, pre functional and functional testing
of the commissionable systems
Contractor to closely coordinate with CxA and
Startup plan and Performance
the commissioning party to finalize the startup To be coordinated between the
reports
plan of the commissionable systems project Lead Consultant / Owner
Contractor to maintain the deficiency reports / representative / CxA / Main
Deficiency reports snags as advised by the Main consultant and the contractor so as to adhere to the
CxA. overall project schedule
Contractor to address all outstanding concerns in
Verify the functional the deficiency reports and the same is to be
Performance verified and documented by the Main consultant
and CxA
Contractor to arrange training of the building
operating faculty before hand over of the
Faculty Training project. Contractor to make sure that the
training manual is reviewed and verified by the
Main consultant and the CxA.
CxA to coordinate closely with the contractor to
develop the systems manual for the project.
Systems Manual Contractor to arrange the operational and
maintenance manuals of the various systems for
CxA compilation

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 CxA to draft the final commissioning report for
Commissioning Report the project reflecting the overall commissioning
process

 Efficient communication protocol will be established between the CxA – Contractor –

Owner – Main Consultant – Commissioning party to facilitate the document transfer,
review and commenting procedures for the project.

 CxA to have fortnightly site visits during the on-site commissioning activities for the
installation, pre functional and functional testing of the equipment. Further sit visit
frequency schedule and sampling of testing witness shall be coordinated between the CxA,
 Main consultant and the contractor. CxA to issue the Site Inspection Report for after the
site visits and the contractor to ensure adherence to comments in the SIR by the following
visit.
 Systems included under the commissioning scope are as follows :

Commissionable Systems included under Commissioning

Systems
Air conditioning DX Type (Ducted & Decorative units)

Water Pump Booster Pump, Transfer pump, Hot water Circulation Pump
Water Heating Solar Hot Water Heater

Building Management system None

Firefighting CO2 type extinguisher

Fire alarm Smoke detector, heat detector ,exit lights, emergency lights, manual call point etc.
ABBREVIATIONS

SRI – Solar Reflective Index

SC – Shading Coefficient
CFC – Chlorofluorocarbon
ODP – Ozone Depletion Potential
CDL – Construction Disposal List
VOC – Volatile Organic Compound
CDL – Construction Disposal List
DBC – Dubai building cod

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