Question

Mr.XXXXXX is planning to construct a 3 storey apartment building in Muscat area, what are the
drawings to be submitted to get a major building permit as per Muscat building regulation Local Order
No. 23/92

Answer 1

The following set of drawings shuld be submitted in order to get a Major Building Permit from Muscat building regulation Local Order No. 23/92

• Site plan (Krooki), or an approved true copy of it issued by the concerned Authority.
• A lay out plan scale 1:100-1:500 depending on the area of the plot, showing the proposed building site and other existing buildings, if any, and dimensions of set backs as determined b y the concerned Authority also the thickness of the boundary wall, location and width of the gate or main door, location of services within the site and roads or neighbouring plots. Calculations of the percentage of covered area of building and the percentage of floor area shall also be shown on the layout plan, with North line shown thereupon.
• The following Architectural plans scale 1:100 minimum:

- Horizontal plan for each floor showing the thickness of external andinternal walls and openings. Also the dimension and use of all elements, units and space within the floor and the design information needed for implementation. A horizontal plan, for half of the floor, may be submitted if the building is symmetrical i.e the symmetry axis passes through the main entrance.

- Vertical plans (facades/elevation). The vertical plan shall show the openings, internal and external projections and other elements of the facade/elevation. Also the details and information needed for implementation plans of two facades/elevations, minimum, shall be submitted.

- An architectural, section (cross or longitudinal) from the highest level in the building to slightly below the ground level showing elements of the building, levels of roofs, openings, floors and the main building material. Applicants shall submit more than one section if so required by the Municipality.

• N.B. Detailed Architectural drawings for doors, windows, stairs etc,may not be submitted unless required by the Municipality.
• The following structural plans (scale 1:100 minimum)

-A horizontal plan for the foundations, columns and ground beams showing all the necessary dimensions, calculation tables and other details needed for checking and implementation.