Preview DUBAI BUILDING CODE [ DBC ] COURSE FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS & ARCHITECTS

SHORT EXPLANATION OF EACH ASPECT AND MODULES [ A TO K ]

PART A EXPLANATION IN DETAILS WITH ALL MODULES

A.1 Introduction: Objective of the Dubai Building Code (DBC)

A.2 Definitions: Terms and Acronyms Used Throughout the DBC

A.3 References: Lists of Local and International Regulations and Standards Referenced in the DBC

A.4 Relationship to Other Regulations: Integration with Other Local and International Regulations

A.5 Scope and Application: Applicability to New and Existing Buildings, Occupancy Types, and Exclusions

A.6 Navigating the DBC: Guidance on Using the DBC, Performance Statements, and Structure of the Code

A.7 Adoption of DBC: Implementation Guidelines for New and Ongoing Projects

A.8 Alternative Solutions: Permitting Alternative Design Solutions that Meet Performance Requirements

A.9 Maintenance of DBC: Procedures for Updating and Maintaining the DBC

A.11 Coordinate System: Use of Dubai Local Transverse Mercator (DLTM)

A.12 Dimensions, Units, and Calculations: Standards for Dimensions, Units, and Calculations Used in the DBC

Part B: Architecture [ B.1 TO B.11 ]

Part B: Architecture - B.1 Performance Statements

Part B: Architecture - B.2 Definitions

Part B: Architecture - B.3 References

Part B: Architecture - B.4 General Architectural Provisions

Part B: Architecture - B.5 Minimum Space Requirements [ 1 TO 20 STRUCTURES ]

Part B: Architecture - B.5 Minimum Space Requirements [ OTHERS ]

Part B: Architecture - B.6 Circulation Requirements and Openings

Part B: Architecture - B.7 Building Access and Vehicular Requirements [ B.7 TO B.11]

Part B: Architecture - B.8 Communal Provisions in Buildings

Part B: Architecture - B.9 Architectural Requirements for Specific Building Types and Spaces

Part B: Architecture - B.10 Buildings Interaction with Outdoor Environment

Part B: Architecture - B.11 Wayfinding in Buildings

Part C: Accessibility

Part D: Vertical Transportation

Part E: Building Envelope

Part F: Structure

Part G: Incoming Utilities

Part H: Indoor Environment

Part J: Security

Part K: Villas