How to request for existing building evaluation according to Dubai Universal Design Code(Wosool)?

Written By Gautham Krishna   | Updated on January 29, 2023




This service enables you provide services to evaluate existing buildings as per to Universal Design and Accessibility Criteria according to Dubai Universal Design Code ( Preliminary assessment and final assessment), where a team of specialized engineers visit the buildings and evaluate them and prepare a report on their compatibility with the requirements of Universal Design, then grant them certificates according to the approved classification

Documents Required

  1. Parcel Id ( Plot Number) or Makani number.

How to request for existing building evaluation according to Dubai Universal Design Code(Wosool)?

  1. Login to Dubai Building Permit System (BPS).

  2. Apply for the service by filling the application form .

  3. Check Dubai Municipality’s reply through the BPS (Approved/Rejected/Consult for Revision).

  4. Meet Dubai Municipality’s inspector at the building site .

  5. Apply for Existing Building Final Assessment according to Dubai Universal Design Code ( Wosool). 

Time Required

  • 7 Working days 

Fees Required

  • This service is Free.

Terms & Conditions

  • Scope of work: Dubai only.            

  • Existing building.             

  • An Accessible Building should get an evaluation score of 75% or above  

  • Final Assessment is mandatory in order to obtain a certificate.         

  • Compulsory Items ( Prerequisite) are: (Elevator, Ramp slope is 8% Automatic doors in Public Buildings, Guardrails, Accessible Toilets).         

  • Owner’s representative to be available during assessment visit.  

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What is the compliance score in order to obtain the certificate ?
75% and above.
Is the preliminary assessment Mandatory ?
No.
What are the compulsory Items that must be implemented to obtain the certificate regardless of the score?
Compulsory Items ( Prerequisite) are: (Elevator, Ramp slope is 8% Automatic doors in Public Buildings, Guardrails, Accessible Toilets).