Effective Use of this Code 2013 Abu Dhabi International Property Maintenance Code Based on the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code General Description of ADIPMC ‘The Abu Dhabi International Property Maintenance Code (ADIPMC) is @ modal code thst regulates the minimum maintenance requirements for existing buildi ‘The ADIPMC isa maintenance document intended to establish minimam maintenance standards for basic equipment, ight, ven- Lilation, heating, sonitation and fire safety. Responsibility is fixed among owners, operators and oceupants for eode eomplianee The ADIPMC provides for the regulation and safe use of existing structures inthe interest of the social and economic welfare of the ‘community Arrangement and Format of the 2013 ADIPMC ‘Chapters Subjects l Administration 2 Definitions 3 General Requirements 4 Light, entiation and Occupancy Limitations 5 Phurhing Faction and Fixtire Requitements 6 [Mechanical and Electrical Requirements ire Safety Requirements 8 IR enced Stancards Advisory Appendix A Boarding Stndard ‘The following is a chapler-by-chapter summary of the scope and intent ofthe provisions of the Abu Dhabi International Property Maintenance Code (Chapter 1 Administration. This chapter contains provisions for the application, enforcement and administration of subsequent requirementsof the code. Inaddition 1 establishing the scope of the code, Chapter | identifies which buildings and structures come under itspurview. Chapter Lis largely concerned with maintaining "due process of law” in enforcing the property maintenance ri teria contained in the body of the code. Only through careful ebservation of the administrative provisions can the building official reasonably expect to demonstrate thai “equal protection unde the law" has been provided 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE xChapter 1 Contents PART 1—SCOPE AND APPUCATON, Seaton Subject tol General 10» applica | 2—ADMINSTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT tos Building Pesmits Directorate tot Dates and Powers of Building Oficial 105 Approval 106 Violations tor Notices and Orders tos Unsafe Suructres and Equipment 0» Emergency Measares un Demolition ul Means of Appeal un Stop Work Order Chapter 2 Definitions. Ail terms that are defined in the code are listed alphabetically in Chapter 2. While a dei used in one chapter or another, the meaning provided in Chapter 2s applicable throughou the cout. ned term may be Where understanding of term's definition isespecially key to ornecescary for nclerstanding of a particularcede provision, the term is shown in italics wherever it appears in the code. This is true only for those terms that have a meaning that is unique to the ‘code. In other words, the generally understood meaning of aterm or phrase might not be sulficient or consistent with the meaning prescribed by the code; therefore, itis essential that the code-defined meaning be known, Guidance regarding tense, gender and plurality of defined terms as well as guidance regarding terms not defined in this code is provided Chapter 2 Contents Secton Subject 201 General 202 General Definitions x 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODEChapter3 General Requirements. Chapter 3, “Geveral Requirements,” is broad in scope. Itincludesa variety of requirements for the exterior property areas as well as the inierior and exterior elements ofthe structure. Thischagter provides requirements that are intended to maintain a minimum level of safety and sanitation for both the general public and the occupants ofa stucture, and 10 maintaina building's suctural and weather-resistance performance, Chapter 3 provides specific criteria for regulating the installa tion and maintenance of specific building components; maintenance requirements for vicant structures and lane: reqairements ulating the safety, sanitation and appearance of the interior and exterior of structures and all exterior property areas: accessory structures, veicle storage regulations and establishes who is responsible for complying with the chapter's provisions. This chapter also contains ihe requirements fo: swimming pools, spas and hot tubs and the requirements for protective barriers and gates in these barsiers. Chapter 3 establishes the responsible parties for exterminating insects and rodents, and maintaining sanitary conditions in all ypes of occupancies Chapter 3 Contents ‘Secton Sbjct 301 General 302 Exterior Property Areas 303 Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs 304 Exterior Strcture 305 Interior Stvctare 306 (Compenent Serviceability 307 Handrails and Guardais 308 Rubbish and Garbage 30 Psst mination ‘Chapter Light, Ventiation and Occupancy Limitations. The parpose of Chapter 4s to et forth these requicements inthe code and to establish the minimum environment for oecupiable and habitable buildings, by establishing the minimum criteria for light and ventilation and identifies occupancy limitations including minimum room width and area, minimum ceiling height and restric~ tions to prevent overcrowding. This chaptcralso provides for altemative arrangements of windows andother devices to comply with the requirements for light and ventilation and prohibits certain room azrangements and occupancy uses. Chapter 4 Contents ‘Section Subioot 40 |General 402 Light 08 Ventilation 408 (Occupancy Limitations 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE xChapter 5 Plumbing Facilities and Fixture Requirements. Chapier 5 establishes the minimum criteria forthe installation, main. tenance und location of plumbing systems and facilities, including the water supply system, water heating appliances, sewage dis- posal system and related plumbing fintures. ‘Sanitary and clean conditions in occupied buildings are dependent upon certain basic plumbing principles, including providing potable waterto a huilding, providing the basic fixtures to effectively utilize that water and properiy removing waste fromthe build ing, Chapter 5 establishes the minimum criteria to verify that these principles are maintained throughout the life of a building, Chapter § Contents ‘Secton Subject sou General 502 Required Fasives 508 [roitet Rooms sot 505 Water System 506, Sanitary Desinage System 307 Siorm Drainage Chapter 6 Mechanical and Blectrical R ‘ments for heating, electrical and mechanical fae sments. The purpose of Chapter 6 is to establish minimum performance require ‘sand o establish minimum standards forthe safety of these facilities, ‘This chapter establishes minimum criteria for the installation ard maintenance of the following: heating and air-conditioning cequipmeat. appliances and their supporting systems: water-heating equipment. appliances and systems: cooking equipment and appliances, ventilation and exhaust equipment; gas and liquid fuel distribution piping and components; fireplaces and solid fuel burning appliances: chimneys and vents; electrical serviess; lighting fixtures, electrical receptacle outlets; elecitical distribu tion system equipment, devices and wiring; and elevators, escalators and dumbwaiters. Chapter 6 Contents Section Subject ot General 602 Heating Facltos on Mechanical Equipment 64 Biecwieal Faeitives os Electrical Equipment 606, Elevators, Escalators and Dumbyiters or Dact Systems xv 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODEChapter 7 Fire Safety Requirements. The purpose of Chapter 7 i to address those fire hazards that arise asthe result ofa build ing’s occupancy. I also provides minimum requirements for fire safety issues that are most likely to arise n older buildings. ‘This chapter contains requirements for means of egress in existing buildings, including path of travel, required egress width, _means of egress doors and emergency escape openings, Chapter 7 establishes the minimum requirements for fire safety facilites and fire protection systems, as these are essential fire safety systems, ‘Chapter 7 Contents ‘Secton Subject 701 Generel 700 Means of Exress 703 Fire-esistrce Ratings 04 Fire Potecton Systems Chapter 8 Referenced Standards. The code contains numerous references to standards that are used to regulate materials and methodsof construction, Chapter 8 contains a comprehensive lis of all standards that are referenced in the code, The standards are part ofthe code to the extentof the reference to the stindaed, Compliance with the referenced standard is necessary for compliance ‘with this code, By providing specifically adopted standards, the construction and instillation requirements necessary for compli- ance with the code can be readily determined. The basis for code compliance is, therefore, established and available on an equal basis to the code official, contractor, designer and owner Chapter 8 is organized in a manner that makesit easy tolocate specific standards It iss all of the referenced standards, alphabet cally, by acronym of the promulgating agency of the stmdard. Each agency's standards sre then listed in either slphabetical or ‘numeric orderbased upon the standard identification. Thelist also contaias the title of the standard; theedition (date) ofthe standard referenced: any addenda inchudedas part ofthe ICC alopton; and the section or sections of this code that reference the standard Advisory Appendix A—Boarding Standard, Use of this appendix isnot mandatory. 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ~avi 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODETABLE OF CONTENTS 309 Pest Elimination 16 CHAPTER 4 LIGHT, VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS. Section 401 General 0 CHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION dois ape a PART 1—SCOPE AND APPLICATION 1 403 Ventilation uv Section 404 Occupancy Limitations, ” 101 General 1 102 Applicability | CHAPTERS PLUMBING FACILITIES AND FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS «4.19 PART 2—ADMINISTRATION AND Section ENFORCEMENT 2° 501 General 19 103 Building Permits Directorate 2 ison: omagatiad ies 19 104 Duties and Powers of the Building Of 2 GA. Gediee é 105); Approval, 4a 504 Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 19 106; “Violations: 3505 Water System 20 17 sNateed sakOniers 3 506. sanitary Drainage System 20 108 Unsafe Structures and Equipment 4 507 Storin Drainage 20° 109 Emergency Measures 5 110 Demolition ° CHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL 111 Means of Appeal 6 REQUIREMENTS . ....0.00se0000+21 112 Stop Work Order © seauae (CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS «00.00.6000. 0 eee 601 General at aoe 602 Heating Fults 21 bor Genel 603 Mechanical Equipment 2 202 General Definitions ig SO04s Slecitical Eacilities: ik 603 Electrical Equipment 2 CHAPTER GENERAL REQUIREMENTS . 606 Blovatrs, Escalators and Dumbyniters 22 Section 607 Duct Systems 2 301 General u 302 Exterior Propecty Areas 11 CHAPTERT FIRESAFETY 303 Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs u REQUIREMENTS 304 Exterior Structure 12 Section 305 Interior Stueture 14 701 Generat 2s 306 Component Serviceabilty 14702 Means of Egres. 2s 307 Handrails and Guardrais 15703 Fite-resistance Ratings 25 308 Rubbish and Garbage 15704 Fite Protection Systems 25 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE xiCHAPTER 8 REFERENCED STANDARDS ........27 [ ADVISORY/APPENDIX A BOARDING STANDARD. Section A 101 Geni 29 A 102 Materials 20 A 108 Installation 29 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODECHAPTER 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION PART 1—SCOPE AND APPLICATION SECTION 101 GENERAL 101.1 Title. Theseregulations shall beknown asthe AbuDhabi = International Property Mainienance Code, hereinafter referred io as “this code. 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply 10 all existing residential and nonresidential structures and all exist- ing premises and constitute minimum requirements and stan= dards for premises, structures, equipment and Facilities for light, veatiaiion, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, fe sfety. safety from fire and other harards, and for safe and sanitary maintenance; theresponsibility of owners, ‘operators and occupants; the occupancy of existing structures and premises, and for administration, enforcement and penal- ties, 1013 Intent, This code shall be construed to secure its expressed inten, whichis to ensire public helt, safety and ‘welfare insofar as ey are affected by he continaed cecupancy land maintenance of structures and premises. Existing struc {ures and premiser that do not comply wih these provisions shail he altered or repaired to provide a minima Tevet of health and safety as required herein 101.4 Severability. I asecton, subsection sentence, clause or I phrase of thiscodeis for any reason, held o be unlawful sich {ccision shall not affect the valicty ofthe remaining portions ofthis code SECTION 102 APPLICABILITY 102.1 General. Where there is « conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific require: ‘ment shall govern. Where differences occur between provi- sions of this code and the referenced standards. the provisions, of this code shall apply. Where, ina specific case, different sec- tions of this code specify different requirements, the most restrictive shall govern, 102.2 Maintenance. Equipment, systems, devices and safeguards required by this code of a previous regalation oF code under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired shall be maintained in good working order. No owner, eperator or occupant shall cause any service, facil ity, equipment or utility which is required under thissection to ‘be removed from or shut off Iromor disconiinued forany accu pied dwelling, except for such temporary interruption as neces- sary while repairs or alterations are in progress. The requirements of this code are notintended to provide the basis, for removal or abrogation of fire protection and safety systems and devices in existing structures. Except as otherwise speci- fiedherein, the owner or the owner's designated agent shal be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and premises. 1023 Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alter: ations toa structure, or changes of aecupaney, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the Abu. Diuahi International Building Cote, Abu Dhabi International Fuel Gas Code, Ai Dhabi International Mechanical Code, Dhaby Uniform ing Code as " ‘Dhabi Riviniamental Agency and/or the Water Sigoly Re ons, Janay. 2009 (WSR) as published by the Regulation ‘and Supervision Bureas, UAE Bie aud Life Safety Code of Practice and i plata i be omtye 1 ante or pu ets fone the cca abu ib gents sh eighteen ory dasa hah 025 Worn Rapa medic vis a or installations which are caused directly or indirecily by the enforcement of this code shall be executed and installed in a ‘workmanlike manner and installed in accordance with the man- ‘ufacturer’s installation instructions. 10246 Historte bullaings. The provisions ofthis code shall not be mandatory for existing buildings orstructures designated as historic buildings when suchbuildings or stuctures are judged by the Building ficial to be safe ancl in the publi interest of ff heal, safety and welfare. 1027 Referenced codes and standards, The codes and san dards referenced in this code shall he those that are listed in Chapter & ofthis code and considered par ofthe requirements. f of this code to the presribed exlent of each such teference. ‘Where dilferences occur between provisions ofthis eode and the referenced standards, the provisions of this code shall apply 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 1‘SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION Exception: Where enforcement of a code provision would siolate the contitions of the listing of the equipment or 2wpliance, the conditions ofthe listing shall apply: 1028 Requirements not covered by code. Requirementsnec- essary forthe strength, stability or proper operation of an exst- ing fixture, stucture oc equipment, of forthe public safety, health and general welfare, ot specifically covered by this [ code, shall be determined by the buulding oficial. 1029 Applicationof references. References tochaper orsec- tion numbers, or 1 provisions not specifically identified by tnumber, shall be construed to refer to such chapter, section of provision of hs eode 102.10 Other laws. The provisions of this code shall not be | SSE Na oeon of munca. Ea -AbuDhabi or Unuied Arab Emirates law. PART 2—ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT soma SEE rons fie authority 1033 Deputies. In accordance with the preserited procedures, of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence ofthe appointing authority, the building official shall have the authority to appoint 2 deputy(s) and other slated technical officers and inspzcioss. Such employees shall have powers 2s delegated by the building oficial 103.4 Liability. The building official, member of the board of = appeals or employee charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting for the jurisdiction, in good faith and with- ‘out malice in the discharge ofthe duties requitedby this code or ‘= other pertinent law, shall not thereby be rendered liable person- ally, and is hereby relieved irom all personal lability for any ‘damage accruing to persons or property asa result ofan act or by reasoa of an act or omission in the discharge of official duties. Any suit instituted against any officer or employee because of anact performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and u{éer the provisions of this code shal be defended by the legal representative ofthe jurisdiction ‘ntithe final termination of the proceedings, The building off cial or any subordinate shall note liable for costs in an action, suit oF proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provi sions ofthis eode. 1034 Fees, The fes for activitles and services performed by incarying outs responsibil SECTION 104 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BUILDING ‘OFFICIAL, 104.1 General. The Luding official is hersby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The building ‘official shall have the authority (orender interpretations ofthis, ‘codeand o adopt policies and procedures inorder to clarify the application ofits provisions, Such interpretations, policies and, [procedures shall be in compliance with the intent ané purpose Of this code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for inthis, code. 104.2 Inspections. The building oficial stall make all of the requited inspections, or shall accept reports of mspection by approved agencies or individuals. All reports of seh ins tions halle ia writing end be cerifiedby aresponsite oficer of such approved agency or bythe responsible individual. The building offciaisautherized to engage such expert opinion as deemed necessary 1 report upon unusdal techn sues that aise, subject 10 the approval of the appointing authority 104.3 Right of entry. Where it is necessary to make an inspec- tion to enforce the provisions of this code, or whenever the luilding official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in a structure or upon a premises a condition in violation of this code, the building official isauthorized to enterthe struc~ ture or premises at reasonable times to inspect or perform the duties imposed by this code, provided that if such seructuze or premisesis occupied the buldiag offical shall present creden- tialsto the occupant and request entry. If such structure or pre- ‘mises is unoccupied, the huildine official shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person having, charge orcontrol ofthe structure or premises andrequest entry. Ifentry is refused. the fuilding official shall have recourse 10 the remedies provided by law to secure entry, 104.4 Identification. The building oficial shall carry proper idenifiestion when inspecting structures or premises in the performance of duies under this code 2 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE[ 1045 Notices andorders. The building oficial shall issue all necessary notices oF orders to ensure compliance with this code I 1046 Directoratd records. The building official shall Keep official records ofall business and activities ofthe department specified in the provisions of this cade, Such records shall he retained n the official records for the period required for reten- tion of public records. SECTION 105 ‘APPROVAL, 105.1 Modifications. Wheneverthere ae practical fica | ise ise opts or ede aa official sall have the authority to grant medications for ual caes upon application Of the owner or onner's p= I testntatve, rovided the uldig offal sal fs find tht Special individual reason makes the strict leter ofthis code impractical nd the modification is in eomplianee with the intent and purpose of this code and thet such modification does not lessen hel life and fie safety requirements, The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered IL in the Building Permits Diciatorte files. 105.2 Alternative materials, methods and equipment. The provisions ofthis code are not intended to prevent ths insalla- tion of any material oro prohibit any method of coastruction not specifically preserihed by this cade, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An altemative materal ot [method of construction shail be approved where the dul ‘official finds that the proposed designis satisfactory and com- plies with the intent of he provisions of this code, a thatthe ‘material, method or werk offered is, fr the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed inthis code in quality. strength, effectivenes, fire resistance, durbilty and safety 105.3 Required testing. Whenever there is insufficient evie dence of compliance with the provisions of this code, or evi- dense that a material or method does not conform to the requirementsof this code, or in order o substantiate claims for [ altemative materials or methods, the buulding official shall hhave the authority to require tesis to be made as evidence of ‘compliance at no expense to the jurisdiction, 108.31 ‘Test methods, Test methods shal eas specified in this code or by other recognized tes: standarés. In the | Seeretecornzed ant axed stmetods te ld ing official shal be permited approve appropriate test procedures performed by an epprived agency oxpuwedagcnsy. 105.33 Test reports. Reports of tests shall be retained by the building official for the period required for retention of public records, 105.4 Used material and equipment. The use of used materi als which meet the requirements of this coée or new materials, is permuited. Materials, equipment and devices shall not be reused unless such elements are in good repair or have been reconditioned and tested when necessary, placed in good and, SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION proper working condition and approved by the building offi cial 103.5 Approved materials and equipment. Materials, quip ment and devices approved by the building oficial shall be ff constructed and installed in accordance with such approval 1054 Research reports. Supporting data, white necessary to assist thebuilding aficialin the approval ofmaterals or assem bles not specitically provided for inthis cod, shall consist of| valid research reports fom appraved sources. SECTION 106 VIOLATIONS 1064 Untaval acs. I stall be unlawful fra person, Hm ot corporation to be ia conflit with or in Violation of any ofthe provisions of this code, 106.2 Notice of violation. The Luilding official shall serve a notice of violation or order in accordance with Section 107 n. Levolantary compliance isnot ‘achieved within dhe dune period specified inthe notice of viola tion. the building offical shall sequestihe Ingal counsel of the jutiictinn to institute the appropriate proceeding atLaw or in equity forestrain, correct or abate such violation, or require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this code oF of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. Any action taken by the authority having jurisdiction on such premises shalt be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such realestate 106.3 Prosecution of viola 106.4 Violation penalties. Any person who shall violate apro- vision of this code, oF fil to comply therewith, or with any of the arenes hee, sl egal | Each day thata violation continues aiter due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. 1065 Abatement af violation. The imposition of thepenalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the legal officer of the jurisdiction from instituting appropriate action to restrain, cor~ rect or abate 2 violation, of to prevent illegal occupancy of & ‘building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, con: duct, business or utilization of the building, structure or pre- SECTION 107 NOTICES AND ORDERS 107A Netice to person responsible, Whenever the building official determinesthat herehas been iolationol ths code ot has erounds wo believe that a violation has occurred, noice shall be given in the manner presribod in Sections 107.2 and 1073 tothe pesonresponsibe er the violations specified in this code. Notices for condemnation procedures shall also comply with eeton 108°. 107.2 Form. Such notice prescribed in Section 107.1 shall be in accordance with all ofthe following: 1. Bein writing 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 3‘SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION 2, Includea description of thereal estate sufficient for iden- ification, 3, Include a statement of the violation oF violations and why the notice is being issued. 4, Include correction order allowing 2 reasonable time to ‘make the repairs and improvements required tobring the dwelling uni! or structure into compliance withthe provi- sions of this code 5, Inform the property owner of the right to appeal 6. Include a statement of the right to file a lien in accor- ‘dance with Section 106.3 107.3 Method of service. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served ifa copy thereof is 1. Delivered personally; 2, Sent by certified or fiss-class mail addressed io the last known address; ot 3, Ifthe notice is returned showing thet the letter was not delivered, acopy thereof shall be posted ina conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice. 1074 Unauthorized tampering. Signs, tags or sealsposted or IL affixed by thebuilding oficial shall no:be mutilated, destroyed ‘or tampered with, oF temoved without authorization from the D duilding official. | 1075 Penalties. Penalties for noncompliance with orders and notices stall be as set forth in Section 106.4. 107.6 Transfer of ownership. It shall be unlawful for the owner of any dwelling unit or structure who has received a ‘compliance order or upon whom notice of violation has been, served tosell, transfer, mortgage, lease or etherwise dispose of such dwelling unit or stracture to another until the provisions of Ue compliance order or notice of violation havebeencomplied with, or until such owner shall frst furnish the grantee, tans- fetee, mortgagee or lessee a irue copy of any compliance order J grnmtce of woltion sued by the dude ficial and sal furnish tothe building official a signed and notarized statement from the grantee, transferee, mortgagee of lessee, acknowledg- ing the receipt of such compliance order or notie of violation and fully accepting the responsibility without condition for ‘making the corrections or repairs required by such compliance ‘order or notice of violation, SECTION 108 UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT 108.1 General. When a structure or equipment is found by the [ tuilding|oficia’ tobe unsafe, or when. structure is found unfit for human occupancy, oF i found unlawful, such structure shall be condemned pursuant to the provisions of this code. 108.1.1 Unsafe structures. An unsafe structure is one that is found to be dangerous to the life, health, propery or sufety of the public or the occupants ofthe structure by not providing minimum safeguards to protect or warn cecu- _pantsin the event of fire or because such structure contains unsafe equipment oF is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, structurally unsafe orof such faulty construction or unstable foundation, that parual or complete collapse is possible. 108.12 Unsafe equipment. Unsafe equipment includes any boiler, heating equipment, elevator. moving stairway. electrical wiring or device, flammable liquid containers or ‘her equipment on the premises or within the structure nich is in such disrepair or condition that such equipment a havard to life, heath, property or safety of the public or ‘occupants of the premises or structure. 108.13 Structure unfit for humanoccupaney. A structure isunfit for human occupancy whenever the building oficial finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks rnulimenance, is uusaaitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation. illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the struc- ture constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the publ. 108.14 Unlawful structure. An unlavul structure is one found in whole or in part to be occupied by more persons than permited under this code, or was erecied, altered or ‘occupied contrary to law. 108.1.5 Dangerous structure or premises. For the purpose ‘this code, any structure or premizes that has any or all of| the conditions or defects described below shall be consid cred dangerous 1, Any door, aisle, passageway, stairway, exit or other ‘means of egress that does not conform to the approved building or fe code ofthe jurisdiction as, related to the requirements for existing buildings. The walking surface of any aisle, passageway, stair- Way, exit or other means of egress is so Warped, ‘wom loose, torn or otherwise unsafe as to not pro” vide safe and adequate means of egress 3. Any portion of a building, structure orappurtenance that has been damaged by fire, earthquake, wind, flood. deterioration, neglect, abandonment, vandal ismor by any other cause to Such an extent that itis Likely w paitially or completely collapse, o to become detached or dislodged, 4. Any portion of a building, or any member, appurte- hance or ornamentation on the exterior there that is not of sufficient streagth or stability, or is not so anchored, attached or fastened in place so as to be capable of resisting natural or arificial loads of one and one half the original designed value, 5. The building or structure, o° part of the building or structure, because of dilapidation, deterioration, decay, faulty construction, the removal or move ‘meat of some portion of the ground necessary for the support, or for any other reason, is likely to par ‘ually oF completely collapse, or some portion o! the foundation or underpinning ofthe building or struc {ure is likely to fall oF give way. 4 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE6. The building or structure, of any portion thereo! clearly unsafe for its use and occupancy 7. Tho building or structure is neglected, damaged, dilapidated, unsecured or abandoned so as 0 become an attractive nuisance to children who might play in the building or stricture to their dan get, becomes a harbor for vagrants, criminals or immoral persons, or enables persons to resort to the building or structure for committing a nuisance oF an unlawful act 8 Any building or structure has been constricted, exists or is maintained in violation of any specifi requirement or prohibition applicable to such build= ingor structure provided by the Abu Dhabi [areraa i-Pracice, or of any law or ovdinance t such an exent as (0 preset either a substantial sk of fite building collapse or any other threat te life and safety 9. A building or structure, used orintended w be used fordwelling purposes, because of inadequate main- tenance, dilapidation, decay, damage, faulty con- struction of arrangement, inadequate light, ventilation, mechanical or plumbing system, or oth ervise, is determined by th butlding offical to be unsanitary, unfit for human habitation or in such a condition thts likely io cause sickness ordisease 10. Any building or structure, because of lack of stl cient oF proper fire-rsistance-ated construction fire prowection systems, electrical system, fuel con- nections, mechanical system, plumbing system or other causes determined by the building official to be a threat to life or health 11. Any portion of building remains on a site after the demolition or destruction of the building or struc lute oF whenever any building or stractute is aban doned s0 as to constitute such building or portion thereof as an attractive nuisance or hazard to the public 108.2 Closing of vacant structures. Ifthe structure is vacant ‘and unl for human habitation and eccupancy, and is not in, danger of structural collapse, the building official is authorized to posta placard of condemnationon the premises and order the structure elosed up so as notto bean attractive nuisanee. Upon failure of the owner to close up the premises within the time specified in the order, the building official shall cause the pre- ‘mises to be closed and secured through any available public agency or by contract oF arrangement by private persons and the cost thereof shall be charged against the real estate upon Which the structure is located and shal be « en upon such real estate and may be collected by any other legal resoures 108.21 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The Luilding officia shall have the authority o authorize discon- nection of utility service to the building, structure or system regulated by this code and the referenced codes and stan: dards set forth in Section 102.7 in case of emergency where necessary io eliminate an immediate harard to life or prop ety or when such utility connection hasbeen made without SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION approval. The building official shall notify the serving util- ity and, whenever possible, the owner and occupant of the building, structure or service system of the decision to dis connect prior to taking such action. If rot notified prior to ssconnection the owner of occupant of the building sue ture or service system shall be notified in writing as Soon as practical thereafter 108.3 Notice. Whenever the building official has condemned a ‘ure or equipment under the provisions of this section, notice shall be posed in a conspicuous place in oF about the strueture affected by such notice and servedon the ower cr the person or persons respoasible forthe ssetare or equipment in accordance with Section 107.3. Ifthe aotie pertains to equip- ‘ment, it shal lso be placed on the condemned equipment The notice shall be in the Form presenbed in Section 107.2 108.4 Placarding. Upoa failure of the ow ner or person respon sible to comply with the notice provisions within the time given, the building official shall post on the premises or om defectiveequipment a placard bearing the word “Condemned” tna staterent ofthe penalties provided for occupying thepre- mises, operating the equipment of removing the placard 108.4.1 Placard removal. The building official shall remove the condemnation placard whenever the defect ot defects upon which the condermnation and placarding action ‘were hased have been eliminated. Any person who defaces ‘orremovesa condemnation plicard witout the approval of the building official shall be subject to the penalties pro- ff vided by this code 1085 Prohibited occupancy. Any occupied structure con demned and placarded by the building official shall be vacated I as ordered by the huildiag official. Any person who shall ‘occupy aplacarded premises or skal operate placarded euip: ‘meni and any owner or any person responsible for thepremises ‘who shall let anyone occupy a placanded premises ot operate placarded equipment skal be liable for the penalties provided bby law. I 108.6 Abatement methods. The owner, operator or occupant of a building, prenises or equipment deemed unsafe by the building official shall abate or cause to be abated or corrected [f such unsafe conditions either by repair, rehabilitation, demo tion or other epproved corrective action 108.7 Record. The building official shall cause a report io be lf filed on an unsafe condition. The report shall sate the occu ancy ofthe structure and the nature of the unsafe condition, SECTION 109 EMERGENCY MEASURES 109.1 Imminent danger. When, in the opinion of the building oficial there is imminent danger of failure or collapse of a building or stucture which endangers life, or when any suc tureorpartofasimcturehas fallen andiifeis endangered by the jceupation ofthe sructare, oF when there is actual o potential danger tothe building eccupants or those in the proximity of ny structure because of explosives, explosive fumes or vapors or the presence of toxic fumes, gases ot materials, or operation of defective or dangerous equipment, the building offical is hereby authorized and empowered to order and require the 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 5‘SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION T eccepanis to vacate the premises forthwith, The building off- ‘ial shall cause t be posted at each entrance: to Sich Structure a notice reading as follows: “This Structure Is Unsafe and Its [Occupancy Has Been Probibited by the Building Oficial.” I shal be unlawful for any person to enter such structure except for the purpose of securing the structure, making the required repaits, removing the hazardous condition or of demolishing the same. 109.2 Temporary safeguards. Nowwithstanding other provi- IL sions ofthis code, whenever, in the opinion of the Luulding ofi- ial, here is imminent danger dve to an unsafe condition, the T building official shall order the necessary work to be done, including the hoarding up ofopenings. to render such tractare temporanily safe whether ono! the legal procedure herein described hasbeen instituted; and shall cause such other aetion [ to be taken as the building official deems necessary to meet such emergency. 109.3 Closing streets. When necessary for public safety, the [ buildixgficia! shall temporarily close structures and close, or ‘order the authority having jurisdietion to close, sidewalks, stress, public waxs and places adjacent to unsafe structires, and prohibit the same from being utilized 1094 Emergeney repairs. For the puposes ofthis section, the [ buildings sha employ the necessary labor and materials to perform the reqited work as expeditiously 38 posible 1095 Casts of emergency repairs. Costs incurred inthe per- formance of emergency work shal be paid bythe juttsdicion ‘The legal counsel of the jurisdiction shall institute appropiate action against the owner of the prenises where the unsafe Structures or was located forthe recovery of sich cost 1096 Hearing. Any person ordered ‘o take emergeney mea- sures shall comply with suchorder forthwith. Any affected per- son shall thereafter, upon petition directed tothe appeals board, | iis este = ded tui sel SECTION 110 DEMOLITION [1104 General, The uzidingoffietat shalt order the owner of any premises upon which is located any steactue, which inthe [ buulding oficial judgment after review is so deteriorated or dilapidated or has become so out of repairas tobe dangerous, unsife,iasanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation or ‘occupancy, and such tht ts unreasonable to repair the ruc= ture, to demolish and remove such structure; or ifsuch structure is capable of being mae safe by repais, to repair and make safe anal sanitary, o to board up and hold for tire repairor to demolish and remove atthe owner's option: oF where there has boca cestation of normal construction of any structure For a I period of more than two years, the building oficial shall order the owner to demolish ad remove such stcture, or board up until future repair. Boarding the building up fr future repair shall notextendbeyondone year, unless approved by the build ing official 1102 Noticesand orders. All neticesand orders shall comply with Section 107, 110.3 Failure to comply. Ifthe owner of a premises fails to comply with ademolition order withinthe time prescribed, the building official shall cause the structure tobe demolshedand. ff removed, either through an available public agency or by con- {actor arrangement with private persons, and the cost of ch, demolition and removal shall be charged against the real estate ‘upon which the stuctuie is located and shall be a len upon. such real estate acmay be ssoveted fiom the popesty xmas Hoy any oiher meds pmvided by la 110.4 Salvage materials. When any structure has been ‘ordered demolished and removed, the governing body or other designated officer under said contract or arrangement afore- said shall have the sight lo sell the salvage aad valuable materi- als at the highest price obtainable, The net proceeds of such, sale, afler deducting the expenses of such demolition and, removal, shall be promptly remitted with a report of such sale or transaction, including the items of expense and the amounts, deducted, for the person who is entitled thereto, subject toany order of «cour. If sucha surplus does not remain to be turned, ‘over, the report shall so state SECTION 111, MEANS OF APPEAL 111.1 Application for appeal. Auy pesson dire alfected by a decision of the building official or « notice o¢ order issued under this code shall have the right to appeal to the board of appeals, provided that a written application for appeal is fled me ‘within 20 days alter the day the decision, notice or order was served. An application for appeal shall based on a claim that the tue intentof this code orthe rales legally adopted thereun- der have been incorrecly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or the requirements of this code are adequately satisfied by other means. The jurisdiction shall adoptules. of procedure foeconducting ibe business of bearing fae 2 111.2 Stays of enforcement. Appeals of notice ard orders (other than Inminent Danger notices) shall stay the enforce tment ofthe notice and order until the appeal is heard by the appeals board SECTION 112 ‘STOP WORK ORDER 112.1 Authority. Whenever the building offical finds any lf ‘work regulated by this cade being performed in a manner con- trary tothe provisions of this code or ina dangerous or unsafe manner, the building offcial is authorized to issue a stop work f ordes 112.2 Issuance. A stop workorder shall bein writingand shall be given to theowner ofthe property, tothe ewmer's agent, oF 10 the person doing the work. Upon issuance ofa stop work order, the cited work shall immediately cease. The stop work order shall state the reason for the order and the conditions under ‘which the cited work is authorized to resume. 112.3 Emergencies. Where an emergency exists, the building J official shall not be required to give a written notice prior 1 stopping the work, 6 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODESCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION 112.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any ‘work alter having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a vio- lation or u icon, stale sb lhe penalties pre- 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 7CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS SECTION 201 GENERAL 201.1 Scope. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall, for the purposes of this code, have the meanings shown in this chapter, 201.2 Interchangeability, Words stated in the present tense include the future; words stated in the masculine gender include the feminine and neuter: the singular number includes the plural and the plural, the singular, 2013 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the Abu Dhabi Interna: tional Building Code, UAB Five and Life Safety Code of Prac: tice, Alu Dhabi Uniform Plumbing Code, Abu Dhabl International Mechanical Code ot The Electricity Wiring Ree: ft n)_dited March, 2 ramus ‘Dhabi. such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as stated in those codes, 201.4 Terms not defined, Where terms are not defined through the methods authorized by this section, such terms shall have ordinarily accepted meanings such as the context implies. 201.5 Parts, Whenever the words “dwelling uni” “dwelling, “premises,” “building.” “rooming house.” “rooming unit “housekeeping unit” 0 “story” are stated in this code, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words ‘or any part thereof” SECTION 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS SrtA RMLTIMIRANE PLERIRING GoBE WieD ST ANCHORED. Securedin amanner that provides positivecon- nection, APPROVED. Approved by the buildine official BASEMENT. That pertion of « building which is parily or completely below grade BATHROOM. A room containing plumbing fixtures includ: ing a batatah or shower BEDROOM. Any room or space used or intended to be used for sleeping purposes in either a dwelling or sleeping unit 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE CODE OR BUILDING OFFICIAL. The official who is, charged with the administration and enforcement of this code, ‘or any duly authorized representative. CONDEMN. To adjudge unfit for occupancy DETACHED, When a structural element is physically discon- rected from another and that connection is necessary to pro- vide a positive connection, DETERIORATION. To weaken, disintegrate, corrode, rust or decay and lose effectiven DWELLING UNIT. A single unit providing complet, inde. pendent living facilities for one ormore persons, including per ‘manent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and, EASEMENT. That portion of land or property reserved for present or future use by a person or agency other than the legal fee owner(s) of the property. The easement shall be permitted, to be for use under. on or above a said lot of lots EQUIPMENT SUPPORT, Those structural members or assemblies of members or manufactured elements, including braces, frames, lugs, smuggers, hangers or saddles, that tans mit gravity load, lateral load and operating load between the equipment and the structure EXTERIOR PROPERTY. The open space on the premises and on agjoining property under the control of owners or oper- ‘ators oF such premises. GARBAGE. The enimal or vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food. GUARD. A building component ora system of building com. ponents located at or near the open sides of elevated waking, surfaces that minimizes the possibility of a fall from the walk- ing surface toa lower level HABITABLE SPACE. Space in a stricture for living, sleep- ing. eating or cooking. Bathrooms, roles moms, closets, halls, storage of utility spaces, and similar areas are not considered, habitable spaces HOUSEKEEPING UNIT. A room orgroup of rooms Forming, ‘single habitable space equipped and intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking and eating which does not contain, ‘within such aunit, toilet, lavatory and bathtub or shower, IMMINENTDANGER. A condition which could cause seri fous br life-threatening injury or death at any time. INFESTATION. The presence, within or contiguous 10, a structure or premises of insects, rat, vermin or other pests. INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLE. A vehicle waich can. rnot be driven upon the public streets for reason including but, ‘not limited to being unlicensed, wrecked, abandoned. in astate of disrepair, orincapable of being moved under its owa power.DEFINITIONS: LABELED, Equipment. materials or products to which have been affixed label, sel, symbol or ther denitying mark of [ an-azpmced testing Iahorsory. inspection agency oF ther ‘organization concerned with product evaluation that mia Petiodie inspection of the prodiction of the above-labeled items and whose labeling indicates ether thatthe equipment, matenal or product meets identified standards o has ech tested and found suitable fora specified purpose LET FOR OCCUPANCY OR LET. To permit, provide or coffer possession or occupancy of a dwelling. dwelling unit, rooming unit, building, premise or structure by 2 person who is ‘orisnot the legal ownerof record thervof, pursuant ta writen, ‘or unwritten lease, agreement oF license, oF pursuant to a recorded or unrecorded agreement of coniract for the sale of land NEGLECT. The lack of proper mainte structure, OCCUPANCY. The purpose for which a building or postion thereof is utilized of occupied. se fora building or OCCUPANT. Any individual living or sleeping in abuilding, ‘or having posession of a space within a building, OPENABLE AREA. That part of a window, skylight ordoor which is available for unebstructed ventilation and which ‘opens directly to the outdoors OPERATOR. Any person who has charge, careor control ofa structure or premises which is let or offered for occupancy. OWNER. Any person, agent, operaior, firm or corporation, having a legal or equitable interes in the property: orrecorded records of the Emirate of Alu Dhabi or municic holeing title to the property: or other \wise having control of the property, including the guardian of the estate of any such person, and the executor or administrator ofthe estate of such person if ordered to take possession of real property by acour. PERSON. Av individual, corporation. partnership orany other group acting asa unit PEST ELIMINATION. The contiol and elimination of insects, rodents or other pests by eliminating their harborage places: by removing or making inaecessible materials that serve as their food or water; by other approved pest elimination methods = PREMISES. A plotorparcel of land easementor public way, including any structures thereon. PUBLIC WAY. Any street, alley or similar parcel of land ‘essentially unobstuucted from the ground to the sky, Which is, deeded, dedicated or otherwise permanently appropriated to the public for public use ROOMING HOUSE. A building arranged or occupied for lodging. with or without meals, for compensation and not ‘occupied as a one- or two-family dwelling. ROOMING UNIT, Any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit occupied or intended to be occupied for sleeping or living, but not for cooking purposs RUBBISH. Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage: the term shall include the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke and other combustible materials, paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard ttimmings, tincans, metals, mineral matter, glass, crockery and dust and other similar materials. SLEEPING UNIT. A room or space in which people sleep. ‘which can also inclade permanent provisions for living, eating and either sanitation of kitchen facilities, but not both. Such, rooms and spaces that ae also part of a dwelling unie are not sleeping units STRUCTURE. thereof, ‘That which is buile orconsirueted ora portion TENANT. A person, corporation, partaership or group, ‘whether or not the legal owner of record, occupying abuilding. ‘oF portion thereof as a unit TOILET ROOM. A room containing a water eloset or urinal but not a bathtub or shower. ULTIMATE DEFORMATION. The deformation at which failure occurs and which shall be deemed to occur if the sus- taineble load reduces to 80 percent or less of the maximum, strength VENTILATION. The natural or mechanical process of sup- plying conditioned or unconditioned air to, or removing such, air from, any space, WORKMANLIKE. Executed in a skilled manner; ¢.2., gen- erally plumb, level, square, in line, undamaged and without, ‘marting adjacent work. YARD. An open space on the same plat with a structure: 10 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODECHAPTER 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 301 GENERAL 3011 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the ‘minimum conditions and the responsibilities of persons for maintenance of structures, equipment and exterior property. 3012 Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall main- tain the structures and exterior property in compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this ‘code. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit, another person to occupy premises which are notin a sanitary and safe concition and which do not comply with the require: ments of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit are responsible for keeping in 3 clean, sanitary and safe condition thatpart of the divelling unit rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises which they ‘occupy and contro 3013 Vacant structures and land, All vacant structures and pprenises thereof or vacant land shall be maintained ina clean, ‘ale, secure and sanitary condition as provided herein so is not to cause a blighting problem or adversely affect the public health or safety, SECTION 302 EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS 3024 Sanitation, All exterior property and premises shall be Imintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condivon. The accu: ‘pant shall keep that part of the exterior property which such ‘occupant oecupiesor contro's in aclean and sanitary condition. 3022 Grading and drainage. All premises shall be graded ‘and maintained to prevent the erosion of soil and to preveat the accumulationof stagnant water thereon, orwithin any structure located thereon Exception: Approved retention areas and reservoirs. 3023 Sidewalks and driveways. All sidewalks, walkways, Stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas Shall be Kep! in aproper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous coniitions. 3024 Weeds. All premises and exterior property shall be main- ined free from weeds or plat growth in excess of All noxious weeds shall be pro- hibited. Weeds shall he defined asall grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided: however, this ‘crm shall not inclade cultivated flowers and gardens. Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a prop- erty to cat and desiroy weeds after service of a notice of viola tion, they shall be subject to presecttion in accordance with Seciton 106.3 ofthis cose and as prescribed by the jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired by the jurisdiction shall beauthorized to enter aponthe property in, 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE violation and cut ane destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property 302.5 Rodentharborage. All structures and exterior property shall be kept fee from rodentharborage and infestation. Where rodents are found, they shall be promptly exicrminated by approved processes which will not be injurious to human health. After pest elimination, proper precautions shall be taken to eliminate rodent harborage and prevent reinfestation 302.6 Exhaust vents. Pipes, ducts, conductors, fans orblowers, ‘Shall not discharge gases, steam, vapor, hot ar, grease, smoke, ‘odors or other gaseous er particulate wastesdirectly upon abut” {ingor adjacent public or private property orthat of another ten- 302.7 Accessory structures. All nocessory structures includ ing detached garages, fences and walls, shall be maintsined structurally sound and in good repair, 302.8 Motor vehicles. Except as provided for in other regula- tions, no inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be parked, kept or stored on any premises, and no vehicle shall at Any time be ina state of major disassembly, disrepair. or in the process of being stripped or dismantled, Painting of vehicles is, prohibited unless conducted inside an approved spray booth, Exception: A vehicle of any type is permitted to undergo ‘major overhaul, including body work, provided that such ‘work is performed iaside a stricture or similarly enclosed area designed and approved for such purposes. 302.9 Defacement of property. No person shall willfully or wanronly damage, mutilate or deface any exterior surface of any structure or building on any private or public property by placing thereon any marking, carving or graffi [shall be the responsibility ofthe owner to restore said sur- face to an approved state of maintenance and repair. SECTION 303 ‘SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS AND HOT TUBS 303.1 Swimming pools. Swimming pools shall be msintcined in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repait 303.2 Enclosures. Private swimming pools, hottubs and spas, tonlaining Water more than 610 min in depth shall be com: pletely surrounded by a fence or barrier at least 1.2 min height above the finished ground level measured on the side of thebar- rier away from the pool Gates and doors in such hartiers shall be self-closing and self-latching. Where the self-latching. dovice is less than 1,35 m above the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side ofthe gat. Self-closing and self-latching gates shall be maintained such thatthe gate will positively close and latch when released from ‘an open position of 150 mm from the gatepost. No existing, "GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ;poolenclosure shall be removed, replaced or changedin aman- rer that reduces its effectiveness as a safety barrier. Exception: Spas or hot tbs with a safety cover that com- plies with ASTM F 1346 shall be exempt from the provi- sions of this section. SECTION 304 EXTERIOR STRUCTURE 304.1 General, The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat w the public health, safeyy or wellare 304.1.1 Unsafe conditions. The following condidions shall be determined as unsafe and shall be repaired or replaced to comply with the Abu Diabi International Building Code as requied for existing buildings: 1. The nominal streagth of any structural member is, exceeded by nominal loads, the load effects or the required strength: ‘The anchorage of the floor of roof to walls or col tunms, and of walls and columns to foundations is rot capable of resisting all nominal loads or load effects 3, Structures or components thereof that have reached their limit states 4. Siding and masonry joints including joints between the building envelope and the perimeter of win- dows, doors and skylights are not maintained, ‘weather resistant or water tight; 5. Structural members that have evidence of deteriora- rion or that are not capable of safely supporting all ‘nominal loads and loai effects; 6. Foundation systems that are not firmly supported by footings, are not plumb and free from open cracks and breaks, are not properly achored or are not ceapable of Supporting all nominal loads and resist- ing al load effects; 7. Exterior walls that are not anchored to supporting ‘and supported elements or ste not plumb and free of holes, cracks or breaks and loose or rotting materi- als, are aot properly anchored or are not capable of supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load effects 8. Roofing or roofing components that have defects thar admit rain, roof surfaces with inadequate deain- age, or any portion of the roof framing that is pot in good repair with signs of deverioration, fatigue oF ‘without proper anchorage and incapable of support- Ing all nomiral loads and resisting all load effects, 9, Flooring and flooring componeats with defects that affect serviceability or flooring components that show signs of deterioration or fatigue, are not prop- erly anchored ot are incapable of supporting all ‘nominal loads and resisting all oad effecis; 10, Veneer, comices, belt courses, corbels, trim, wall facings and similar decorative features not properly ‘anchored or that are anchored with connections not capable of supporting all nominal loads and resist- ing all load effects 1. Overhang extensions or projections including. but not limited (0, trish chutes, canopies, marquees, signs, awnings, fire escapes, standpipes and exhaust ducts not properly anchored or that are anchored with connections Hor capable of supporting all nom inal loads and resisting all load effects, 12, Exterior staits, decks, porches, balconies and all similar appurtenances attached thereto, including, guards and handrails, are not structurally sound, not properly anchored of that are anchored with con- nections not capable of supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load effects; or 13. Chimneys, cooling towers, smokestacks and similar appurtenances notstructurally sound or not properly ‘anchored, or that are anchored with connections not capable of supporting all nominal loade and resist: ing all load effects. Exceptions: 1. When substantiated otherwise by an approved method, 2. Demolition of unsafe conditions shall be permitted when approved by the code offi- cal, 304.2 Protective treatment, All exterior surfaces, including. bbut not limited to, doors, door and window frames, comices, porches, rim, balconies, decks and fences, shall be maintained, in good condition, Exterior wood surfaces, other than dee: resisiant woods, shall he protected from the elements and. decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment, Peching, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and sur faces repainted. Al siding ard masonry joints, as well as those ‘between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors and skylights, shall be maintained weather resistant and, ‘watertight. All metal surfaces subject fo rust or corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and comosion, and all surfaces ‘with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit, Tutute rust and comosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed, from exterior surfaces. Surfaces designed for stabilization by ‘oxidation are exempt from this requirement 304.3 Location identification. New buildings Shall be ident fied as approved by the auhoriy having jurisdiction Si 304.4 Structural members. All structural members shall be ‘maintained free from deterioration, and shall be capable of safely supporting the imposed dead ard live loads. 2 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE304.5 Foundation walls. All foundation walls shall be main. {tained plamb and free from open cracks and breaks and shall be ‘kept in such condition so aso prevent the entry of rodents and, other pests, 3046 Exterior walls. All exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials: and maintained, weatherproof and properly surface coated where required (© prevent deterioration 3047 Roofs and drainage. The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects that admitrain, Roo! drainage shall be adequate 1 prevent dampness or deterioration inthe walls or interior portion of the siructure. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roo! water shall not be discharged in aman- ner that creates a public nuisance. 304.8 Decorative features, All cornices, belt courses, corbels, terra cotta trim, wall facings and similar decorative features shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage and in asafecondition 304.9 Overhang extensions. All overhang extensions includ- ing, but not limited to canopies, marquees, signs, metal awn- ings. fire escapes, standpipes and exhaust ducts shall be ‘maiatained in good repair and be properly anchored so asto be kept in asound condition, When required, all exposed surfaces ‘of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements and ‘against decay or rust by peniodie application of weather-coat ing materials, such as paint or similar surface treatment 304.10 Stairways, decks, porches and balconies. Every exte~ ror stairway, deck, porch and balcony, and all appurtenances attached thereto, shall be maintained structurally sound, in, ‘good repair, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads, 304.11 Chimneys and towers. All chimneys, cooling tow ‘smeke stacks, and similar appurtenances shall be maintained structurally safe and sound, and in good repair. All exposed surfaces of metal c¢ wood sball be protected [rom the elements and agalust decay or rust by periodie application of weather ‘coating materials, such as puint or similar surfece treatment 304.12 Handrailsand guards. Every handrail and guard shall, bbe firmly fastened and capable of supporsing. normally imposed loads and shail be maintained in good condition 304.13 Window, skylight and door frames. Every window. ‘Skylight, door and frame shall be keptin sound condiion, good, repair and weather tight, 304.13.1 Glazing. All glazing materials shall be maintained live fiom éracks an holes 304.13.2 Openable windows. Every window, other than 2 fixed window, shall be easily cpenable and capable of being held in position by window hardware. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 304.14 Insect sereens. Every door, window and other outside ‘opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food prep- aration areas, food service areas or any areas where products 10 be included orutilized i food for human consumption are pro- cessed, manufactured, packaged or stored shall be supplied. with approved tighilyfiting screens of not less than 6 mesh per centimeter, and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition Exception: Screens shall not be required where other ‘approved means, such as ar curtains or insectrepellent fans, ‘ave employed. 304.15 Doors. All exterior doors, door assemblies and hard- ‘ware shall be maintained in good condition. Locks at all en- Urances to dwelling units and sleeping hall ighily secure the door. Locks on mems of egiess doors shall be in accor dance with Seotion 702.3 304.16 Basement hatchways. Every Lasementhatchway shall bbe maintained to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and sur- face drainage water. 304.17 Guards for basement windows. Every basement win- dow that is openable shall he supplied with rodent shields, storm windows or other approved protection against the entry of rodents 304.18 Building security. Doors, windows or hatehways for ‘dwelling units, room units or housekeeping units shall be pro- devices designed to provide security forthe veew anis and property within. 304.18.1 Doors. Doors providing access to adwelling unit, voming unit or housekeeping unit that is rented, leased oF let shall be equipped with a deadbolt lock designed to be readily openable from the side from which egress is to be rade without the need for keys, special knowledge or effort and shall have a lock throw of not less than 25.5 mm. Such ‘deadbolt locks shal be installed according to the manufae= turer's specifications and maintained in good working ‘order, For the purpose of this section, a sliding bolt shall not be considered an acceptable deadbolt lock 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 13GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 304.18.2 Windows. Operable windows located in whole or in part within 1.85 m above ground level ora walking sur- face below that provide access to a dwelling unit, rooming tit or housekeeping unitthat s rented, leased or let shall be ‘equipped with « window sash locking device, 304.18.3 Basement hatchways. Basement hatchways that provide access to a divelling unit, rooming unit or heuse- Ieeping unit that is rented, leased or let shall be equipped with devices that secure the unis from unauthorized entry. SECTION 305 INTERIOR STRUCTURE 303.1 General. The interior of a structure and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition, Ocewpanis shall keep that part of, the structure which they occupy or control in a clean and sani tary condition. Every owner of a structure containing a rvom- ing house, housekeeping units, a hotel, a dormitory, two or more dlveiting unats or two or more nonresidential occupan- cies, shall maintain, in a clean and sanizary condition, the shared or public areas of the structure and exterior property. 305.1.1 Unsafe conditions. The following conditions shall bbe determined as unsafe and shall be repaired or replaced to comply with the AbuDhabi International Building Code as required for existing buildings: 1, The nominal strength of any structural member is exceeded by nominal loads, the load effects or the required strength; 2. The anchorage of the floor or reof to walls or col- ‘ums, and of walls and colurans to foundations is not capable ofresistingall nominal losds or loadeffests; 3. Structures or components thereof that have reached their fimit state; 4. Structural members are incapableof supporting nom inal loads and load effects 5. Stars, landings, balconies and all similar walking. surfaces, including guards and handrails, are not structurally sound, not properly anchored or are ‘anchored with connections not capable of supporting. all nominal loads and resisting all load effects; 66. Foundation systems that are not firmly supported by fooungs are not plumb and free from open cracks and. breaks, are noi properly anchored or ate not capable ‘of supporting all nominal loads and resisting all load effects Exceptions: 1. When substantiated otherwise by an approved method. 2. Demolition of unsafe conditions shall be per mitted when approved by the building offi ial. 305.2 Structural members. All structural members shall be ‘maintained structurally sound, and be capable of supporting, the imposed loads, 305.3 Interior surfaces. All interior surfaces, including win. ‘dows anddoors, shall bemaintained in good, clean and sanitary concition. Peeling. chipping. flaking or abraded paint shall be repaired, removed or covered. Cracked or loose plaster, decayed Wood and other defective surface conditions shall be corrected, 305.4 Stairs and walking surfaces. Every star, ramp, land- ing, balcony, porch, deck or other walking surface shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair 305.5 Handrails and guards. Every handrail and guard shall, bbe firmly fastened and capable of supporting normally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition. 305.6 Interior doors. Every interior door shall fit reasonably. ‘well within its frame and shall be capable of being opened and closed by being properly and securely attached to jambs, head- cers or tracks as intended by the manufacturer ofthe attachment hardware, SECTION 306 COMPONENT SERVICEABILITY 306.1 General, The components ofa structure and equipment, thercin shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition, 306.1.1 Unsafe conditions. Where any of the following ‘conditions cause the component or system to be beyond ils limit state, he component or system shall be determined as unsafe and shall be repaired oF replaced to comply with the Abu Dhabi International Building Code as requited for ‘existing buildings: I. Soilsthat have been subjected to any of the following conditions: 1.1. Collapse of footing or foundation system; 1.2. Damage to footing, foundation, concrete or ‘ther structural element due 1© soil expan: 13. Adverse effects to the design stength of voting, foundation, concrete or other strue- tural element due to a chemical reaction from the soil: 1.4, Inadequate soilas determined by ageoweh- nical investigation 1.5. Where theallowable bearing capacity of the sil isin doubs; or 16. Adverse effects to the footing, fosndation, concrete or other stzuctural element due to the ground water table 4 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE2. Conerete that has been subjected to any ofthe Follow- Ing conditions: 2 Deterioration; Utrimate deformation: Fractures Fissures; Spalling: Exposed reinforcement; or Detached. dislodged or failing connections. 3. Aluminum that has been subjected to any of the fol owing conditions: 3a 3.2. 33. 3.4. 35. 36. Deterioration, Corrosion: Elastic deformation; Ultimate deformation; Stress or strain cracks: Joine fatigue; oF 3.7. Detached, dislodged or hailing connections. 4. Masonry that has been subjected w any ofthe follow- ‘ng conditions: 4.1. Deterioration: 4.2. Ultimate deformation: 4.3, Fractures in masonry or mortar joints; 4.4, Fissures in masonry or morte joints; 4.5. Spalling: 4.6. Exposed reinforcement; or 4.7. Detached, dislodged or ailing connections. 5. Steel that has been subjected to any of the following concitions: 5 52. 53. 54. 3. 6. Wood that has been subjected to any ofthe following concitions: 6 Deterioration; Elastic deformation; Uttimate deformation: Metal fatigue: or Detached, dislodged or failing connections. Uttimate deformation; 6.2. Deterioration; 6.3. Damage from inscets, radents andother ver- 6.4. Fire damage beyond charting; 6.5. Significant splits and checks: 6.6, Horizontal shexr ericks: 6.7. Vertical shear cracks: 6.8. Inadequate support 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 6.9. Detached, dislodged ot failing connections; 6.10. Excessive cutting and notching, Exceptions: 1, When substaatiated otherwise by an approved method, 2, Demolition of unsafe conditions shall be per- mitted when epproved by the building oficial SECTION 307 HANDRAILS AND GUARDRAILS: 307.1 General. Every exterior and interior fight of siairs hav: ing more than four risers shall have a handrail onone side of the stairand every open postion of a sai, landing, balcony, porch, deck, ramp or other walking surface which is more than 760 mim above the floor or grade below shall have guards. Hand rails shall not be less than 760 mm high or more than 1.05 m highmeasured vertically above the nosing of thetread or above the finished floor of the landing or walking surfaces. Guards shall not be less than 760 m high above the floor ofthe landing, balcony, porch, deck, or ramp or other walking surtace Exception: Guards shall not be required where exempted by the adopted building code, SECTION 308 RUBBISH AND GARBAGE 308.1 Accumulation of rubbish or garbage. All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be five from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage. 308.2 Disposal of rubbish. Every occupant of astructure shall dispose ofall nebbish ina clean and sanitary mannerby placing, such rubbish in approved containers 308.2.1 Rubbish storage facilities. Tho owner of every ‘cecupeed premises shall supply approved covered contain- tS for rubbish, and the owner of the premises shall be responsible for the removal of rubbish. 308.2.2 Refrigerators. Refrigerators and similar equip- ‘ment fot in operation shall no! be discarded, abandoned or Stored on premises without first removing the doors, 308.3 Disposal of garbage. Every occupant of astructure shall dispose of garbage in aclean and sanitary manaer by placing, such garbage in an approved garbage disposal facility or ‘approved garbage containers. 308.3.1 Garbage facilities. The owner of every dwelling shall supply an approved leakproof. covered, ouside 2a gm bage container. 308.32 Containers. The operator of every establishment producing garbage shall provide, and at ll times cause to be Uilized, approved leakprool containers provided with close-fting covers for the storage of sich materials until removed from the premises for disposal 8GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 309 PEST ELIMINATION 309.1 Infestation. All structures shall be kept five from insect and rodent infestation. All structures. in which insec's or rodents are found shall be prompily exterminated by approved processes that willnot be injarious to human health, After pest climination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestaiion 309.2 Owner. The owner of any structure shall be responsible for pest elimination within the structure prior to renting orleas- ing the structure. 3093 Single occupant. The occupant of 2 one-family dvell- ing or of a single-tenant nonresidential structure shall be responsible for pest elimination on the promises 309.4 Multiple occupancy. The owner ofa structure contain ing (wo or more dwelling units, amultiple occupancy, a room ing house or @ nonresidential structure shal be responsible for, pest elimination in the public or shared areas of the structure and exterior property. If infestation is caused by failure of an ‘occupant to prevent such injestaiion in the ares occupied, the ‘occupant andowner shall beresponsible for pest elimination. 3095 Occupant. The occupant of any structure shall be responsible for the continued rodent and pest-free condition of the structure Exception: Where the infestatione are caused by defects in the structure, the owner shal be responsible for pest efimi- 16 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODECHAPTER 4 LIGHT, VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS SECTION 401 GENERAL 401.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum conditions and standards for light, yentilarion and space for occupying a structure. 401.2 Responsibility. The owner of the structure shall provide. and maintain ight, venilation and space conditions in compli- lance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as ‘owner occupant, or permit another person to occupy, any pre- ‘mises that do not comply with the requirements of this chapter, 401.3 Alternativedevices. In iev ofthe means for naurallight, and entiation herein presciibed, antiicial lightor mechanical I vernitarion complying with tre Abu Dhabi international Build ing Code shall be peritted SECTION 402 LIGHT 402.1 Habitable spaces. Every habitable space shall have at Teast one window of approved size facing directly to the out- doors of to 4 court, The minimum total glazed area for every habitable space stall be 8 percent of the floor area of such room, Wherever alls or other portions of a sructure face window of any room and such obstsuctions are located less than 915 mm from the window and extendio a level above that ‘of the ceiling ofthe room, such window shall not he deerned 0 face directly to the outdoors nor to a court and shall not be inchidedas contributing tothe required minimum total window area forthe room. Exception: Where ratural light forrooms or spaces without exterior glazing areas 1s provided through an adjoming room, the unobstructed opening tothe adjoining room shall be atleast 8 percentoo the floor area ofthe iteriar room or space, but not less than 2.3m? The exterior glaring aren shall he based on the total floor area being served. 4022. Common halls and stairways. Every common hall and, stairway in residential eccupaneies, other than in one-andtwo- family dwellings, shall be lighted at all times with a least 60- ‘me watt light bulb for cach 18.5 m* of floor area or equivalent illu: mination, provided thatthe spacing between ligits shall not be ‘ereater than 9.15 m. In other than residential occupancies, means of egress, including exterior means of egress, stairways shal be illuminated atall times the building space served by the means of egtess is occupied with & minimum of 11 1x at floors, landings and treads 4023 Other spaces. All other spaces shall be provided with ‘natural or artificial ligh: sufficient to permitthe maintenance of sanitary conditions, and the safe occupancy of the space and utilization of the appliances, equipment and fixtures. 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE SECTION 403, VENTILATION 403.1 Habitable spaces. Every habitable space shall have at Teast one openable window. The fotal openable area of the win- dow in every room shall be equal to at least 45 percent of the ‘minimum glazed area required in Section 402.1 Exception: Where rooms and spaces without openings to the outdoors are Ventilated through an adjoining room, the ‘unobsiructed opening tothe adjoining room shall be atleast 8 percent of the floor ares of the interior room or space, but not less than 2.3 m= The ventilation openings 10 the out ‘doors shall be based on a total floor area being ventilated. 403.2 Bathrooms and toilet rooms. Every bathroom and toi Jet room shall comply with the ventilation requirements for habitable spaces 2s required by Section 403.1, except that a ‘window shall not be required in such spaces equipped with a mechanical ventilation system, Air ethausted by a mechani- cal ventilation system from a bathroom or toilet room shall discharge to the outdoors and shall not be recirculated, 403.3 Cooking facilities. Unless approved through the certifi cateof occupancy, cooking shall not be permitted in any room {ng wnic or dosmitery unit, and a cooking facility or appliance shall not be permitied to be present in the rooming unit or dor- ‘mitery unit. Exceptions: 1. Where specifically approved in writing by the build. ing official 2. Devices such as coffee pots and microwave ovens shall not he considered cooking appliances. 4034 Process ventilation, Where injurious, toxic, irstating or noxious fumes, gases, dusts or mists are generated, a local exhaust ventilation system shall be provided to remove thecon- taminating agent at the source. Air shall be exhausted to the exterior and not be reeireulared to any space. 4035 Clothes dryer exhaust. Clothes dryer exhaust sysiems, shall be independent of all other systems and shall be exhausted, outside the structure in accordance with the manufactur sted and labeled condensing (ductless) clothes SECTION 404 OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS 404.1 Privacy. Dwelling units, hotel units, nousekeeping units, rooming wnits and dormitory units shall be arranged to provide privacy and be separate from other adjoining spaces, 404.2 Minimum room widths. A habitable room, other than a kitehen, shall not be Tess than 2.15 m in any plan dimension, 7LIGHT, VENTILATION AND OCCUPANCY LIMITATIONS Kitchens shall havea clear passageway of not les than 915mm between couatertzonts and apphanees or counterfronts and walls 4043 Minimum ceiling heights. Habitable spaces, hallways, corndors, laundry areas, bathrooms, teilet moms and habitable ‘basement areas shall have a clear ceiling height of no’ lessthan, 215m. Exceptions: 1, In one: and two-family dwellings, beams oF girders spaced not less than 1.2 m on center and projecting rnot more than 150 mm below the required ceiling height 2. Basement rooms ia one- and two-family dwellings occupied exclusively for laundry, study or recreation purposes, having aceiling height of not less than 2 m. ‘withnot less than 1.95 m of clear height under beams, girders, ducts and similar obstructions, 3. Rooms occupied exclusively for sleeping, study or milar purposes and having a sloped ceiling over all fo part of the room, with a clear ceiling height of at Teast 2.15 m over not less than one-third of the required minimum floor area. In calculating the oor area of such rooms, only those portions of the oor area witha clear ceiling height of 1.5 m or more shall be included 404 Bedroom and living room requirements. Every bed room and living room shall comply with the requirements of Sections 404.4.1 through 404.4.5 4044.1 Room area. Every living room shall contain atleast I mand every bedroom shall contain at least 65 mx 404.42 Access from bedrooms. Bedrvents shall woteensti- tute the only means of access to other bedroons orhabiable spaces and shall not serve as tie only means of egress irom other habitable spaces. Exception: Unitsthat contain fewer than wo bedrooms. 404.43 Water closet accessibility. Every bedroom shall have aecess to at least one water eloset and one wash bas ‘without passing through another bedroom. Every bedivom in a dwelling unit shall have access to at least one water closet and wash basin located in the same story as the bed- room of an adjacent story. 404.44 Prohibited occupancy. Kitchens and nonhabitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes. 404.45 Other requirements. Bedrooms shall comply with the applicable provisionsof this code including, but notlim- ited 10, the light, ventilation, room area, ceiling beight and room width requirements of this chapter; the plumbing facilites and water heating facilities requirements of Chap: ter 5; the heating facilities and electrical receptacle require- ‘ments of Chapter 6; and the smoke detector and emergency escape requirements of Chapter 7 4045 Overerowding. The number of persons occupying a dévelting unt shallnot create conditions ha, nthe opinion of [ the ulding official endanger telifes health, safety or welfare ofthe occupants 8 404.6 Efficiency unit, Nothing inthis section shall prohibit an, efficiency living unit from meeting the following require- ments’ 1. A unit occupied by net mere than two oecupants shall hhave a clear floor area of not less than 20.5 nz, A unit ‘occupied by three occupants shall have a clear floor area (of not less than 30m. These required areas shall be exclusive of the areas required by ems 2 and 3, 2. The unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink, cooking appliance and refrigeration facilities, eachhaving a clear ‘working space of not less than 762 mm in front. Light and ventilation conforming to this code shall be pro- vided 3. Theunitshallhe provided with aseparate hathroomcon- taining 2 water closet, wash basin and bathtub or shower. 4. The maximum number of eccupants shall be three. 404.7 Food preparation. All spaces to be occupied for food, preparation purposes stall contain suitable space and equip- ‘ment to store, prepare and serve foods in a samitary manner. ‘There shall be adequate facilities and services for the sanitary disposal of food wastes and refuse, including facilities for iem- porary storage. 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODECHAPTERS PLUMBING FACILITIES AND FIXTURE REQUIREMENTS SECTION 501 GENERAL SOLI Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the. minimum plumbing systems, facilities and plumbing fixtures tobe provided, ‘501.2 Responsibility. The awnerof the structure shall provide and maintain such plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in, ‘compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as ewvner-occupant ot permit another person to occupy any Structure or premises which doesnot comply with the reguire- ments of this chapter. SECTION 502 REQUIRED FACILITIES ‘5021 Dwelling units. Every dwelling unit shall contain its, ‘own bathtub or shower, wash basin, water closet and kitchen sink which shall be maintained in a saaitary, safe working con- ition, The swash basin shall be placed in the same room as the ‘wator closet of located in close proximity to the door leading directly into the room in which such water closet is located. A. ‘kitchen sink shall not be used as a substitute forthe required lavatory 502.2 Rooming houses. Atleast one water closet, sash basin ‘and bathtub or shower shall be supplied for each four rooming, 5023 Hotels. Whore private water closets, wish basins and baths are not provided, one water closet, one wash basin and fone bathtub or shower having acess from a public hallway Shall be provided for each ten occupants 5024 Employees’ facilities. A minimum of one water closet, ‘one saish basin and one drinking facility shall be available to employees 502.4.1 Drinking fheilities. Drinking facilities shall be a drinking fountain, water cooler, bottled water cooler or dis- posable cups next 1 a sink oF water dispeaser, Drisking facilities shall rot be located in toilet rooms or bathrooms. ‘5025 Public toilet facilities. Public toilet facilities shall be maintained ina safe sanitary and working condition in accor dance with the Abu Digi Uniform Plunbine Cade as pub- hind hy the Ab Dhabi Environmental A goa art Regulationand Supervision Bureau. Except for periodic main tenance or cleaning, public aecess and use shall be provided to the toilet facilities at all times during occupancy of the pre- SECTON 503 TOILET ROONS Toilet rooms and bathrooms shall provide pri vvacy and shail not consitute the only passageway toa hall or other space, or fo the exterior. A door and interior locking, device shall be provided for all common or shared bathrooms and roile: rooms ina maltiple dwel 5032 Location, Toilet rooms and bathrooms serving hotel Units, rooming units or dormitory units or housekeeping units, shall have access by traversing notmore than onerlight of sais and shall have access from a common hall or passageway. 5033 Location of employee toilet facilities. Toilet facilities shall ave access from within the employees’ working area. The required toilet facilities shall be lecated not more than ome story above orbelow the employees’ working area and the path Of travel such facilities shall not exceed distance of 150 m. Employee facilities shall ether be separate facilites or com- bined employee and public facilities, Exception: Facilities that are required for employees in Siorage structures or kiosks, which are located in adjacent structures under the same ownership, lease or control, shall not exceed a travel distance of 150m from the employees ‘regular working area to the facilities 503.4 Floor surface. In other than dwelling units, every toilet room floor shall be maintained to be a smooth, hard, ‘nonabsorbent surface to permit such floor to be easily Kept in clean and sanitary condition SECTION 504 PLUMBING SYSTEMS AND FIXTURES 304.1 General, All plumbing fixtures shall be properly installed and maintained in working order, and shall be kept, free fromobstructions, eaksand defects ani be capable of per- forming the function for which suck plumbing fixtures are designed. All plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary and functional condition ‘504.2 Fixture clearances, Plumbing fixtures shall have ade- ‘quate clearances for usage and cleaning. 504.3 Plumbing system hazards. Where it is found that a plumbing system ina structure constitutes ahazard tothe eecu- pants of he structure by reason of inadequate service, inade quate veating, cross connection, backsiphonage, improper installation, deterioration or damage or for similar reasons, the building official shall require the defects to be corected 10 eliminate the hazard. 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 19SECTION 505 WATER SYSTEM ‘505.1 General. Every sink wash basin, bathtub or shower, {drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall, be properly connected to either a public water system or 0 an ‘approved private water system. All kitchen sinks, lavatories, Taundy facilites, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water in accordance with the Abu Dlabt Uuifonn Plunbove Coule as published by the Abus ‘Supervision Bur ‘5052 Contamination. The water supply shall be maintained free from contamination, and all water inlets for plumbing fix- tures shall he located ahove the fload-level rim of the fixture Shampoo basin faucets, janitor sink faucetsand otherhose bibs ‘or faucets to which hoses arc attached and left in place, shall be protected by an approved atmospheric type vacuum breaker or an approved permanently attached hose connection vacuum breaker ‘5053 Supply. The water supply system shall be installed and ‘maintained to provide a supply of water to plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances in sufficient volume and at pres” sures adequate to enable the fixtures to function properly, safely, and free from defects and leaks. ‘5084 Water heating facilities. Water heating facilities shall, be propecly installed, maintained and capable of providin adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required bathtub, shower and laundry facility at atempera ture of not less than 43°C. A gas-burning water heater shall not be located in any bathroom, toilet rom, bedroom or other ‘oceupiedroom nomnally kept closed, unless adequate combus- tionairisprovided. Anapproved combination temperature and pressure-telief valve and relief valve discharge pipe shall be properly installed and maintained on water heaters. SECTION 506 SANITARY DRAINAGE SYSTEM ‘506.1 General, All plumbing fixtures shall be properly con- nected tocither a publicsewer system or toan approved private sewage disposal system, 5062 Maintenance. Every plumbing stack, vent, waste and, sewer line shall function properly and be kept free trom ‘obstructions, leaks and defects 506.3 Greaseinterceptors. Where ithas heen determined that a grease interceptor is not being maintained and serviced as intended by this code and the manufocture’s instructions, an ‘approved interceptor monitoring system shall be provided or a ‘maintenance program asapproved by the Abu Dhabi Sewerage ‘Senice Company shall be established with documentation submitted to the building oficial SECTION 507 ‘STORM DRAINAGE 07.1 General. Drainage of roofs and paved areas, yards and, ‘courts, and other open areas on the premises shall not be dis ccharged in a manner that creates a public tuisance. 20 2013 ABU DHABIINTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODECHAPTER 6 MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 601 GENERAL 6011 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment to be provided. {601.2 Responsibility. The owner of the structure shall provide ‘and maintain mechanical and electrical failives and equip- ment in compliance with these requirements. A person shall hot occupy a onner-occupant oF permit another person © ‘occupy any premises which does not comply with the require: ments of this chapier SECTION 602 HEATING FACILITIES 602.1 Facilities required, Heating facilities ifinstalled, shall bbe maintain in stuctures as required by tis section and Sec] tion 1208.1 of the Abu Dhabi [nernational Building Code. ‘= 602.2 Residential occupancies. Dwellings with heating facil 7 ics prsiousty installed shall rina capable of maintaning 4 room temperate of 2)°C in all habtable rooms, bathrooms s= im voiter roms. Cooking appliances sll not ews o pro- vide spave heating to meet the requirsments of this section, Exception: In areas where the average monthly tempera lure above “°C, aminimurn temperate of 18°C shall be maintained (602.3 Heat supply. Every ownerand operator of any building Whe rents, leases or lets oneor more divellong units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat t© the occupants thereof shall supply heat sos to maintain atem- perature of not less than 20°C in all habitable rooms, bath: rooms and toilet rooms Exceptions: 1, When the outdoor temperature is below the winter ‘outdoor design ternpersture for the locality, mainte: ‘nance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required provided that the heating system isoperating - at its full design capacity 2. In areas where the average monthly temperature is above -1°C a minimum temperature of 18°C shall be ‘maintained 6024 Occuplable work spaces. Indoor oceuplable work spaces ed shall be capable of maine taining a temperature of not less than 18°C during the period the spaces are occupied Exceptions: 1. Processing, storage and operation areas that require ‘cooling of special iemperature conditions. 2. Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vig: ‘orous physical activities. 602.5 Room temperature measurement. The required room, temperatures shall be measured 915 mm above the floor near the center of the room and 610 mm inward from the center of each exterior wall SECTION 603 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT 603.1 Mechanical appliances. Atl mechanical appliane fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking appliances and water heating appliances shall be properly installed and, ‘maintained ina safe working condition, an shal be capable of performing the intended function, 603.2 Removal of combustion products. All fuel-buming. equipment and appliances shall be connected to an approved chimney or vent Exception: Fuel-burning equipment and appliances which are labeled for unvented operition 6033 Clearances. All required clearances t combustible ‘materials shall be maintained, 6034 Safety conteols. All safely conuols for Tuel-buming, equipment shall be maintained in effective operation, 603.5 Combustion air. A supply of air for complete combus- tion of the fuel and for veruilarion of the space containing the fuel-burning equipment shall be provided for the fuc!-buming, equipment. 603.6 Energy conservation devices. Devices intended 10 reduce fuel consumption by zttackment to afuel-burning appli- ance, to the fuel supply line thereto, orto the vent outlet or vent piping therefrom, shall not be insialled unless labeled for such purpose and the installation is specifically approved. SECTION 604 ELECTRICAL FACILITIES 604.1 Facilities required. Every occupied building shall be provided with an elecuical system in compliance with requirements of Section 605 and The Electricity Wiring Regu. 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE aMECHANCAL AND ELECTRICAL REQURENENTS (6042 Service. The sizeand usage of appliances and equipment, shall serve asa basis for determining the need for additional facilities in accordance with The Electricity Wiring Resulas sons CThitd Edition) dated March, 2014. as promulgated by! the Regulation and Supervision Bureau, Emiralcof Abu Dhabi (6043 Electrical system hazards. Where it is found that the electrical system in a stucture constitutes ahazerd tothe occu- ants or the structure by reason of inadequate service, improper fusing, insuflicient receptacle and lighting oullets, improper wiring or installation, deterioration ordamage, or for similar reasons, the building official shall require the defects to be corrected to eliminate the hazard 604.3.1 Abatement of electrical hazards associated with ‘ater exposure. The provisions ofthis section shall govern the repair and replacement of electrical systems and equip- ‘ment that have been exposed to water 604,3.1.1 Electrical equipment. Electrical distribution ‘equipment, motor circuits, power equipment, ansform~ ers, wire, cable, flexible cords, wiring devices, ground fault citcuit interupters, surge protectors, molded case circuit breakers, low-voltage fuses, laminaires, ballasts, motors and electronic control, signaling and communi cation equipment that have been exposed to water shall bereplaced in accordance with the provisions of the Aut Dhabi International Building Code and The Els ‘Wicing Regulatians (Thizd Edition) datcd Match 2014 ‘Bunean Emirate of Abu Diab Exception: The following equipment shall be allowed to be repaired where an inspection report from the equipment manufacturer or approved manu factuer’s representative indicates thatthe equipment thas not sustained damage that requires replacement 1, Baclosed switches, rated 600 volts or less: Busway. rated 600 volts or less: Panelboards, rated 600 velts 07 less; Switchboards, rated 600 volts or les Fire pump controllers rated 600 volts ores Manual and magnetic motor controllers; Motor control centers; Alternating current high-voltage circuit breakers; 9, Low-voltage power circuit breakers; 10, Protective relays, meters and current trans formers; 11, Low- and medium-voltage switehgear; 12, Liquid-filled transformers; 13. Castresin transformers; 14, Wire o: cable that is suitable for wet locations and whose ends have not been exposed 10 water; that is se ends 15, Wire or cable, not containing fille suitable for wet locations and wl hhave net been exposed to water 16, Luminaires that are listed as submersible; 17, Motors, 18, Bleetronic control, signaling and communiea- tion equipment, (604,3.2 Abatement of electrical hazards associated with fire exposure. The provisions of this section shall govern the repair and replacement of electical systems and equip ‘ment that have been exposed to fire 604.3.2.1 Electrical equipment. Flectrical switches, receptacles and fixtures, inching furnace, water heat ing, security system and power distribution circuits, that hhave boon exposed to fire, shall be replaced in accor- dance with the provisions of the Abu Dhabi Interna: tiowal Building Code and Lhe ng ‘Regulations (Thitd Fiition), dated March, 2014, as pro- ‘Emisateof Abu Dhabi. Exception: Electrical switches. receptacles and fix ‘ures that shall be allowed to be repaired where an inspection report from the equipment manufacturer or approved manufacturer's representative indicates that the equipment has not sustained damage that requires replacement. SECTION 605 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT 605.1 Installation. Al clectical equipment, wising and appli ances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe and, ‘approved manner 605.2 Receptacles. Every habitable space in a dwelling shall, contain at Teast two separate and remote receptacle outlets, Every laundry area shall contain at least one grounding-ype receptacle of a receptacle with a ground fault circuit inter~ rupter, Any new bathroom receptacle outlet shall have ground = fault circuit interrupter protection, 605.3 Luminaires. Every public ball, interior stairway. wiler room, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, boiler room and fur~ nace room shall contain at least one electric luminaire SECTION 606, ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS AND DUMBWAITERS 606.1 General. Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalator shall be maintained in compliance with ASME A17.1. The most cur rent certificate of mspection shall be on cisplzy at all times within the elevator or attached tothe esalator or dumber be available for public inspection in the office ofthe building eperitor or be posted in a publicly conspicuous location approvedby the buldi oficial. The inspectionand sts shall be perfonmed at not less than the penodie intervals listed 1 ‘ASME AI7.L. Aprendix N. except where otherwise specified by the authority having jurisdiction 2 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODECHAPTER7 FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS SECTION 701 GENERAL OLA Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall gover the minimum conditions and standards for fie safety relating to structures and exterior premises, including fire salety facilities and equipment to be provided. ‘The owner ofthe premises shall provide ‘and maintain such fire safety facilities and equipment in com. pliance with these requirements, A person shall not necupy as ‘owner-occupant 6 permit another person to o¢cupy any pre- ‘mises that do not comply with the requirements of this chapter. SECTION 702 MEANS OF EGRESS 7021 General. A safe, continuous and unobstructed path of travel shall be provided from any point ina building or struc~ ture to the public way. Means of egress shall comply withthe Abu Dhabi Inteynational Building Code 7022 Aisles. The required width of isles in accordance with the Abu Dhabi Inernational Batlding Code shall be unob- structed 702.3 Locked doors. All means of eeress doors shallbe readily ‘openable from the side srom which egress isto be mage without the need for keys, special knowledge orelfort exceptwhere the door hardware conforms to that permitted by the Abu Dhabi International Building Code. 7024 Emergency escape openings. Required emergency ‘escape openings shall be maintsined in secordance with the code in effect at the time of construction, and the following, Required emergency escape and rescue openings shall be oper ational from the inside of the room without the use of keys oF tools. Bars, grilles, grates or similar devices are permittedto be. placed over emergency escape and rescue openings provided, the minimumnetclear opening size complies with the code that ‘was in effect atthe time of constriction and stch devices shall bbe releasable or removable from the inside without the use of a key. toolor force greater than that which isrequifed for normal ‘operation of the escape and rescue opening SECTION 703 FIRE-RESISTANCE RATINGS 7031 Fire-resistance-rated assemblies. The required fire- resistance rating of fire-esistance-rated walls fire stops, shaft enclosures, partitions and floors shall be maintained 7032 Opening protestives. Required opening protecsives shall be maintained in an operstive condition, All fire and, smokestep doors shall be maintained in operable condition. Fire doofs and smoke barrier doors shall not be blocked of obstruetdd or otherwise made inoperable, SECTION 704 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS 704.1 General. All systems, devices and equipment to detect a fire, aetuite an alarm, oF suppress or control a fie or any com= bination thereaf shall he maintained inan operable condition at all times in accordance with the Abu Dhabi International ‘Building Code ansiths UAB Five and Life Safer Cade of Prac= tice. 704.1.1 Automatic sprinkler systems, Inspection, testing ‘and maintenance of automatic sprinkler systems shall be in accordance witk NFPA 25. 7042 Smoke alarms, Single- or multiple-station smoke Alaris shall be installedand maintained in Groups R-2,R-3,R- 4 and in dwellings not regulated in Group R occupancies regardless of occupant load at all of the following locations: 1. On the ceiling or wall outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of bedrooms. 2 In each room used for Sleeping purposes, 3. Ineach story within adwelling unt, including basements and cellars but not including craw! spaces and uninhabit- able attics, Indwellings or cvelling units with split levels ‘and without an intervening door between the adjecent levels, a smoke alarm installed on the upper level shall sulfice for the adjacent lower level provided that the lower level is less than one full story below the upper evel. gle- or multiple-station smoke alarmsshallbe installed in other groups in accordance with the Abu Dhabi International Puli Cod andne AR bocca La Secale Es 704.3 Power source. In Group R occupancies and in dwellings. not regulated as Group R occupancies, single-station smoke. alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wir ing provided that such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent protection. 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE 25FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. Exception: Smoke alarms are permittedto be solely battery ‘operated in buildings where no construction is taking place, S that ate not served from a commercial power source and in existing areas of buildings undergoing alter- ‘ions or repairs that do not result i the removal of interior vall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there {san atue, crawl space of basement available which could -ess for building wiring without the removal of finishes. 7044 Interconnection, Where more than one smoke alsumn is, required to be installed within an individual divelling unit in Group R-2, R-3, R-4 and in dwellings not regulated as Group R, ‘occupancies, the smoke alarms shall be interconnected in such, manner thatthe activation of one alarm will activate all ofthe Slarms inthe individual unit. The alarm shall be cleariy audible inall bedrooms over background noise levels with all interven- ing doors closed Exceptions: 1, Interconnection is not required in buildings which are not undergoing alterations, repairs or construction of any kind, ‘Smoke alarms in existing areas are not required io be interconnected where alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling f ishes exposing the structure, unless there is an at craw space of busement available which could pro- vide access for interconnection without the removal of interior finishes. 26 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODECHAPTER 8 REFERENCED STANDARDS. ‘This chapter lists the standards that are referenced in various sections ofthis document, The standards ar listed herein by the pro- ‘mulgating agency ofthe standard. the standard identification, the eflective date and titleand the section or sections ofthis document that reference the standard. The applisation of the referenced standards shall be as specified in Section 102.7. ing of ASME B28 ics Sand Teles og sue scion ae AITICSABRECaIT ‘ey Cale iro Bas on sta inet! ASTM SSekss anos Santad Teno a = a ie fetes et ‘SSeS a ent tite DMA Hota ents Ab Hoan ie aes Ab Sunt ean Es om — ue. — i Cee a eee oe : che sl AgassA Ds Md Mc ud EAD Ferny Sania Peer a ct mn sui ssa 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE FaICC Intemational Code Count 6h Flow Sintra Teac rnb tte sages lia aa ocd treo Tara eC" PERRIN EHECTRC TR TVET] Teneo Inman Existing Buling Code BU en ARIES ‘Ab Diana El as Ca und DBC“ ‘ts Db tacanonal Meshal Coe w23.20 i2c~09 Taternational Zoning Code™ 102.3, 201.3 NFPA 1 Batterymarch Patk ung 5 208 Sindad Telecel tute seam ational Elerical Code 12.4 2013, 4042 RSB fnisiaeinis Stal tinal me <._ee a = nie ata a ata tee ie : 28 2013 ABU DHABIINTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODEADVISORY APPENDIX A BOARDING STANDARD Qf thi Ato1 GENERAL AOL. General, All windows and doors shall be boarded in an ‘approved mauner to prevent entry by unauthorized persons and shall be painted to correspond to the color of the exising struc: ture A102 MATERIALS A102.1 Boarding sheet material. Boarding sheet material ‘hall be minimum 12.5 mm thick woed structural panels com- plying with the Abu Dkabi international Building Code. 4102.2 Boarding framing material. Boarding framing mate- rial shall be minimum nominal 51 min by 100 mm solid sawn, lumber complying with the Abu Dhabi International Building Code, 102.3 Boarding fasteners, Boarding fasteners shall be minimum 9.5 mmdiameterearriage bolts of such alength as required (o penetrate the assembly and as required to ade- {quately attach the washers and auts, Washers and nuts shall comply with the Abu Dhabi International Building Code. A103 INSTALLATION A103.1 Boardinginstallation. The boarding installation shall be in accordance with Figures A1O3.1(1) and A103.1(2) and Sections A103.2 through A103.5 2013 ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE A103.2 Boarding sheet material. The boarding sheet material shall be cut fit the door or window opening neatly or shall be cut fo provide an equal overlap atthe perimeter of the door or window 103.3 Windows. The window shall be opened to allow the carriage boll to pass through or the window sash shall be removed and stored, The $1 mm by 100 mm strong back. framing material shall be cut minimum $1 mm wider than the window opening and shall be placed on the inside of the window opening 150 mm minimum above the bottom and below the top of the window opening. The framing and boarding shall be predrilled. The assembly shall be aligned and the bolts, washers and nuts shall be installed and secured, 4103.4 Door walls. The door opening shall be framed with minimum 51mm by 100 mm framing material secured at the entire perimeter and vertical members at not more than 610, ‘mm on center. Blocking shall also be secured at not more than 1.2m oncenter vertically. Boarding sheet material shall be secured with serews and nails alternating every 150mm on center A103. Doors. Doors shall be secured by the same method as. for windows or door openings, One door tothe structure shall be available for authorized entry and shall be secured and, locked in an approved manner 29