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DCD Approval for an Office Fit-Out in Burlington Tower 3
This case study covers the quoted Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) approval for an office fit-out at Burlington Tower 3, Dubai. The AED 3,200 quotation from LML/QTN/1104 covers preparing drawings as per DCD regulation, obtaining design approval from DCD, and conducting the inspection that releases the completion certificate. The quotation was issued on 18 May 2026 and completion is not yet claimed.
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Project facts
- Authorities
- DCD
- Quoted fee
- AED 3,200
- Scope
- Drawings, approval & inspection
- Status
- Quotation issued
At a Glance
The core facts of this dcd approval for an office fit-out approval engagement at a glance.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Project type | DCD approval for an office fit-out |
| Location | Burlington Tower 3, Dubai |
| Authority | Dubai Civil Defence |
| Quoted fee | AED 3,200 |
| Status | Quote only |
| Source ref | LML/QTN/1104 |
The Challenge
A fire fighting equipment installation company needed Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) approval for an office unit at Burlington Tower 3, Dubai, quoted in LML/QTN/1104. DCD approval is the fire and life-safety clearance required for interior fit-out projects in commercial buildings, so the office drawings have to comply with DCD regulation before design approval and the final inspection can be obtained. The AED 3,200 professional fee covers preparing the drawings as per DCD regulation, obtaining design approval from DCD, and conducting the inspection that releases the completion certificate.
The quotation keeps the fee final with clear limits: the client gives all other existing drawings, documents and green files; exceptional approval requirements, an inspection failure or a design revision each carry an additional charge; and VAT is separate. Confirming the existing documents at the start is what protects the quoted AED 3,200 fee.
The Approval Timeline
Tap a step for detailsWhat We Did
The steps we followed to prepare and submit this approval — from drawing review to final submission.
Scope and document confirmation
Collect the existing drawings, documents and green files from the client and confirm the office fit-out works at Burlington Tower 3 that need DCD approval.
Prepare drawings as per DCD regulation
Prepare the office fit-out drawing set so it complies with Dubai Civil Defence regulation for fire and life safety.
Obtain design approval from DCD
Submit the drawings to Dubai Civil Defence and follow up until design approval is obtained for the office fit-out.
Conduct the DCD inspection
Arrange and attend the inspection with DCD inspectors for the office fit-out, and resolve any findings so it passes.
Release the completion certificate
Once the inspection passes, finalise the DCD documentation and release the completion certificate for the office.
This project combined our 2D Drawings, Approval Management and Document Clearing services to deliver a single, tracked submission from drawings through final inspection.
Documents & Requirements
The documents prepared or collected for this Dubai Civil Defence submission, and who supplied each one.
| Document | Description | Provided by | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Existing drawings, documents and green files | Existing drawings, documents and green files for the office provided by the client. | Client | |
| Office drawings as per DCD regulation | Office fit-out drawings prepared so they comply with Dubai Civil Defence regulation. | Wasleen | |
| DCD design approval application | Application submitted to Dubai Civil Defence for design approval of the office fit-out. | Wasleen | |
| Inspection and completion certificate | DCD inspection arranged and the completion certificate released for the office. | Wasleen |
Requirements change as authorities update their regulations. Confirm the current document list with us before submitting — this case reflects the documents required at the time of this engagement.
Planned vs Actual
How the quoted timeline compared with what actually happened on this engagement.
Proposed (planned)As-built (actual)
| Stage | Planned | Actual | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quotation issued | — | 18 May 2026 | — |
| Documents & drawings | Weeks 1–2 | — | Indicative — typical DCD timelines |
| Design approval (DCD) | Weeks 3–5 | — | Indicative — typical DCD timelines |
| Inspection | Week 6 | — | Indicative — typical DCD timelines |
| Completion certificate | Week 7 | — | Indicative — typical DCD timelines |
Results
What this engagement delivered — limited to what the source documents actually support.
AED 3,200
Quoted fee
Dubai Civil Defence
Approval authority
Drawings, approval & inspection
Scope
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dubai Civil Defence approvals like this one.
It covers preparing the office fit-out drawings as per Dubai Civil Defence regulation, obtaining design approval from DCD, and conducting the inspection that releases the completion certificate.
Dubai Civil Defence (DCD), which issues the fire and life-safety approval required for interior fit-out works in commercial buildings in Dubai.
DCD approval is the fire and life-safety clearance required before interior fit-out works in a commercial building can proceed. DCD reviews fire protection, alarms, exits and related life-safety measures in the office drawings.
The client gives all other existing drawings, documents and green files. Wasleen prepares the office fit-out drawings as per DCD regulation and manages the design approval, inspection and completion certificate.
Additional charges apply for exceptional approval requirements and for an inspection failure or design revision, as stated in quotation LML/QTN/1104. VAT is separate.
Payment is 50% in advance before starting the work, 40% during work progress and 10% after completion of the work.
This case study reflects a quotation issued on 18 May 2026 for AED 3,200; the approval scope is engaged and completion is not yet claimed.
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