TECHNICAL GUIDELINE

Number (11)

Requirements for Temporary and
Permanent Concrete Batching Plants
April 2011

-
Environmental Planning and Studies Section (EPSS)
Environment Department

1. Background:
The rapid infrastructure development in Dubai that brought a
big boom to the construction industries have lead to the
installation of numerous concrete batching plants which are
now widespread in designated areas in Dubai. The
significant environmental impacts of the operation of such
batching plants is a concern-- thus, thorough environmental
assessment is necessary to identify and address such
impacts prior to the construction and operation of the
batching plant's facilities. The guideline herein provided
supersedes the requirements of Technical Guideline No. 421994.
The local order 61/1991 with regard to Environment
Protection Regulations in the Emirate of Dubai requires all
involved parties in industrial activity to comply with Environmental Protection
& Safety regulations, prevent pollution of environmental aspect such as soil,
water, air as well as noise pollution. The following guidelines are for
environment compliance required to be complied by the concrete batching
plant companies in effort to conserve the environment.
Note: This guideline covers the environmental, safety and permitting requirements for temporary
and permanent batching plants operating within the Emirate of Dubai. Temporary batching plant
refers to a plant that supports specific project in Dubai with definite timetable of operation in an
approved location. While, permanent batching plant supports numerous development projects
and established in an approved permanent location for indefinite period such as industrial zone.

2 . General Requirements
1) Procedure to apply and obtain Environmental Clearance for the
construction and operation of Temporary or Permanent Ready Mix
Batching Plants.
a. The company shall apply and secure its Environmental and Safety
Clearance for permanent batching plant or "No- Objection Certificate
(NOC) for temporary batching plant" thru DM e-service system using
the procedures outlined in the attached Annex (A), aside from the
clearances issued by appropriate government agencies. The plant
owner shall ensure that restrictions and instructions set by concerned
authority shall be complied with, such as the restrictions on the use of
residential roads and other sensitive areas in the transport of materials,
among other restrictions.
b. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) document shall be
prepared and submitted to Environment Department by the Proponent
of the batching plant addressing all the possible significant

environmental impacts of the project and identifying measures to

mitigate such impacts.
c. As part of the EIA requirement, batching plant operators shall identify
and estimate the dust emission loading from the batching plant
operation and activities, noise generation and reduction and the factors
influencing them which can be done using published emission factors
to include but not limited to material transfer, storage piles, paved and
unpaved roads, source emissions such as aggregates driers, cement
silos.
d. EIA shall include Environmental Management Plan (EMP) showing the
specific environmental mitigation program for the identified impacts and
responsible persons involved inside the plant to be evaluated and
approved by Environment Department.
e. Safety & Health Management Plan for batching plant operation and
maintenance shall be submitted along with the EIA Report.
f. Approval of designated plot number for batch plant (temporary and
permanent) and plot plan showing corner coordinates in DLTM (Dubai
Local Transverse Mercator) shall be secured from Planning and
Building Departments of Dubai Municipality and from concerned
authorities.
g. Affection Plan identifying neighboring premises shall be submitted (with
clear indication on any nearby residential / public unit.)
h. Commitment letter/"oath of undertaking" shall be submitted to
Environment Department by the batching plant's management stating
that they shall abide by the instructions and requirements of Dubai
Municipality in regards to maintaining the cleanliness of the vicinity
surrounding the project site, roads and streets used by concrete transit
mixers and trucks, maintenance of all batching plant equipment to
avoid environmental violations as well as compliance with other
regulations stipulated in Local Order No.11 of 2003 on public health
and safety of the community in the Emirate of Dubai. An
Environmental Guaranty Fund (EGF) of AED 300,000.00 only shall
be deposited to Dubai Municipality as a guarantee that the batching
plant's company will adhere with the commitment given. Undertaking
shall also include the removal of batching plant in case required by any
Dubai Municipality Departments specifying the reasons without any
right to claim for any compensation.
i.

For temporary batching plants, a baseline testing (ground water and

soil) shall be conducted as reference prior to erection of the plant, test
results shall be submitted along with the EIA.

j. Ground water sampling and soil testing shall be conducted once the
area is vacated and totally cleared up, analysis report and results shall
be submitted by at EPSS subject for evaluation, in case of the results

of analysis report and testing failed base on DM standards, the

cleaning of the area shall be undertaken at the expense of the
proponent or by Dubai Municipality Environment Department, the cost
shall be deducted from the EGF.
k. Environmental Guaranty Fund (EGF) shall be returned only to the
proponent if all the requirements are satisfied.
l.

DM-Environment Department reserved the right to deny issuance of

environmental permit to any batching plant operator for noncompliance with the general requirements of this guideline and specific
environmental, safety and buffer zone requirements.

3. Environmental Protection Requirements

1) Buffer Distance Requirement
a. Proponent of permanent concrete batching Plant shall determine the
plant's primary impact zone and shall establish a safe buffer zone
around the plant's facilities. The use of buffer zones around batching
plant facilities is one of the approaches in preventing or minimizing its
immediate and adverse environmental impacts to sensitive areas such
as residential, institutional and public areas due to dust emission and
noise pollution.
b. The required buffer zone for temporary concrete batching plant shall
not be less than 500 meters from sensitive areas such as nearest
residential areas, institutional zones and inhabited areas. However, it
should be noted that the buffer distance is based on the assumption
that good pollution control technologies are also being used and with
best practices being implemented. A batching plant(s) with poor/in
efficient air pollution control facilities would require a larger buffer
distance subject to evaluation of the EIA report for the project.
c. Buffer zones should not be considered as a primary means of control,
but as a means of providing an additional safeguard in the case of
unintentional or accidental emissions.
d. Permanent concrete batching plant shall be allowed only inside
industrial areas.
2)

Air Emission Control Requirement

The batching plant operation shall comply with Source, Ambient Air Quality
and Noise Level Guidelines of Dubai Emirate under the Council of
Ministers Decision No. 12, 2006 (Air Protection Law), and other restrictions
set by other DM Departments and Authorities.

2.1 Suggested Specific Emission Controls

As a minimum requirement, the following controls shall be implemented or

improved accordingly to control emissions:
2.1.1 Dusts Emission from Paved Plant Yard Surfaces
Dust deposits on paved surfaces can be thrown into the air by wind or by
vehicle movements. Dust emissions from paved surfaces can be minimized
through the use of the following measures:
The movement and handling of fine materials should be
controlled to prevent spillages onto paved surfaces.
Minimize mud and dust track-out from unpaved areas by
cleaning the trucks before leaving the plant's yard specially its
wheels by the use of wheel wash facilities. Wheel wash facilities
shall be installed at the main gate.
Regular cleaning of paved surfaces, using a mobile vacuum
sweeper or a water flushing system.
Observing speed controls on vehicle movements at plant yard at
10-15 km/hr.
2.1.2 Dusts Emission from Unpaved Plant Yard Surfaces
Dust emissions from unpaved surfaces are caused by the same factors as for
paved surfaces, but the potential emissions are usually much greater. Dust
emissions can be controlled using the following procedures:
Wet suppression of unpaved areas should be applied during
dry windy periods, using a water cart and/or fixed sprinklers. As
a general guide, the typical water requirement is at least up to 1
liter per square meter per hour. It is important to check that
available water supplies and the application equipment are able
to meet this requirement. Untreated wastewater generated from
the plant's activities shall not be used for wet suppressions.
Likewise, treated waste water intended for dust suppression
should be used only after taking permit from Environment
Department.
Surface improvements. These include paving with concrete or
asphalt, or the addition of gravel to the surface. Paving can be
highly effective but is expensive and unsuitable for surfaces
used by very heavy vehicles or subject to spillages of material in
transport. In addition, dust control measures will usually still be
required on the paved surfaces. The use of gravel can be
moderately effective, but repeated additions will usually be
required.

 Speed controls. Observe speed limits vehicle movements at

plant yard at 10-15 km/hr.
Note: Speed controls on vehicles have an approximately linear effect on
dust emissions. In other words, a speed reduction from 30 km/hr to 15
km/hr will achieve about a 50% reduction in dust emissions.
Wet suppression of unpaved areas can achieve dust emission reductions
of about 70% or more.
2.1.3 Materials Loading/Unloading activities
Loading /unloading activities and transferring of fine materials from one place
to another are a major source of uncontrolled dusts emission. Fine materials
taken by shovel from stockpiles and transferred to loading bays are potential
sources of dust, either through wind entrainment or spillages. Dust emissions
due to such activities can be minimized with the following controls:
Limiting load size to avoid spillages.
Minimizing travel distances through appropriate site layout and
design.
Minimizing drop heights at transfer points.
Minimize dust dispersion by providing special (covered) area for
loading /unloading process.
2.1.4 Material Handling/Storage (Stockpiles Management)
Fine material stored in stockpiles can be subject to dust pick-up at winds in
excess of about 5 m/sec (10 knots). Aggregates with 5mm or smaller in size
shall be stored in a totally enclosed areas. Dust emissions can also occur as
material is dropped onto the stockpile from a conveyor. The options for dust
control can include the following:
Wet suppression using sprinklers.
Covered storage of fine materials, enclose stockpiles on at least
the top and 3-sides and install a flexible curtain to cover
stockpile entrance sides.
Limiting the height and slope of the stockpiles can reduce wind
entrainment. A flat shallow stockpile will be subject to less wind
turbulence than one with a tall conical shape. Angle of stockpile
shall not exceed 40o maximum at any conditions.
Limiting drop heights from conveyors.
Use of wind breaks. Wind speed near the pile surface is the
primary factor affecting particle uptake from stockpiles. Although
a large, solid windbreak is the most effective configuration,
aesthetic and economic considerations may preclude that from
being appropriate.
A 50% porous windbreak is almost as effective as a solid wall in reducing
wind speeds over much of the pile, when constructed to the following
specifications:

 Height equal to the pile height;

Length equal to the pile length at the base; and
Located at a distance of one pile height from the base of the
pile.
2.1.5 Transfer Conveyors
Dust emissions from conveyors can be caused by wind pick-up and through
losses during loading, discharge, and at transfer points. The following
options should be considered for minimizing these emissions:
All conveyors and transfer points must be provided with dusttight covers. The covers can be retracted for maintenance.
Provide scrapers at the turning points of all conveyors to prevent
dust collection on the belt surface.
The use of water sprays or sprinklers at conveyor transfer
points.
Minimizing drop heights at transfer points, including use of
conveyors that can be raised and lowered.
Regular clean-up of spillages around the transfer points and any
other places shall be undertaken.
2.1.6 Fixed Plant
This includes equipment such as aggregates driers, silos, mixers and
other processing equipment which are considered as point sources of
dust emissions, which should be controlled using standard equipment
such as cyclones and fabric filters. However, there is also the potential
for fugitive emissions from this type of plant, and these emissions
should be controlled using the following procedures:

Silos shall not be filled up with cement more than 90% of its
loading capacity to avoid overfilling.
Fixed dust control systems should achieve efficiencies to
comply with vent emission standard of 100 mg/Nm3 or less.
The vent must be provided with efficient filter bags such as
cotton, sateen or Dacron fabrics of adequate size sufficient to
allow filtering velocity based upon the volumetric filling rate.
Install audible and visual high-level alarms on all storage silos;
connect/interlock the high level-alarm indicator to an automatic
delivery shutdown to avoid overfilling and possible filter
damage.
Silos shall be equipped with pinch valves that could be
activated to close when a problem is detected. The valve
should shut-off the flow of materials to avoid damage and
accidents to occur while not interfering with the flow of normal
operation.
Relief valves shall be provided to silos and pipe system where
overpressure or overloading is possible.

Pumps, motors and compressors shall be fitted with cut-off

device when related operational parameters are exceeded.
Maintenance access to top of silos, usually a vertical ladder,
shall be fitted with cylindrical enclosure for vertical ladder with
separation distance not less than 6 feet from the ground.
Minimize drop heights into hoppers and loading chutes.
The use of sprinklers or water sprays around hoppers and
other transfer points.
Hooding or enclosure of significant fugitive sources, with the
emissions being ducted to bag filters or other dust control
equipment.
The required cloth area and number of filters may be
determined based on the following formula or any equivalent
determination:
Af = Q / P x V
Where :

Af = Filter cloth are in square meter

Q = Filling rate, kgs/min.
P = Density of cement, kgs/m3
V = Filtering velocity, m/min (0.90 to 1.80)

For more than one filter bag, the number can be

determined by the
following formula:
Nc = Af / 3.14 DL
Where:

Nc = Number of bags
Af = Total filter cloth area, square meter
D = Diameter of filter cloth, meter
L = Length of filter cloth, meter

As the filling operation goes on, dust layer accumulates on the

cloth surface which becomes blinded and there is danger in
rupturing the bags or silo. Therefore, proper maintenance and
regular inspection of the filters are necessary.
The filter design must include a dust removal device to prevent
blinding of the filter cloth. It can be either manual or
mechanical cleaning equipment (shaking mechanism) or air
jet.
In case of a single filter atop of silo, the pulley arrangements
as shown in Figure 1 allows it to be shaken from the ground so
that the accumulated layer of dust on the inside of the cloth
tube can be removed after the filling operations.
In case of multiple bag filters, semi automatic or automatic
cleaning device are fitted. Pressure indicator shall be fixed and
preset at cleaning cycles.
The filters must be protected against weather conditions. It
shall be enclosed with metal sheets. The space between the

filter cloth and metal sheets must be sufficient to allow to

cleaning the air discharges.
If visible dust is observed, the filter cloth has leak or it is
already ruptured. Inspection should be made, ensure tightness
of fittings or change ruptured bags. Always maintain spare
filter cloth on the site to ensure on time replacement of
damaged filter cloth.

Figure 1

3.0 Requirement for Wastewater Generation and Re-use.

Wastewater generated from batching plant operation mainly comes from
washing of transit mixers and haul trucks. Proper handling and disposal of this
wastewater shall be provided to prevent possible land/ground contamination
since wastewater generated from batching plants operations contains high
chromium concentrations. Ground contamination shall be avoided by the
following measures:
a. Designation and use of proper transit mixers washing area which must
be paved; and shall be equipped with at least 3-chamber sedimentation

tank of adequate capacity to accommodate wastewater based on the

rate of generation or in case emergency situations.
b. Not allowing in any way the washing of transit mixer outside the
designated washing area especially on unpaved ground.
c. Installation of a wastewater chromium removal plant prior to the
commissioning of a new concrete batching plant and the same shall be
operational once the batching plant is already operational. Treated
wastewater quality must comply with the DM standards.
d. A permit to re-use the treated wastewater shall be obtained from
Environment Department if the company intends to use the treated
effluent for irrigation, dust suppression and others.
e. Untreated or partially treated wastewater with quality exceeding the DM
standards shall not be used for any other purposed such as for
irrigation and dust suppression, likewise it should be dispose as per
DM provisions.
4.0 Requirement for Spoiled/Waste Ready Mix Collection and Disposal.
Spoiled, rejected and excess concrete mixtures from project sites which are
usually sent back to the batching plants shall be properly stored and timely
disposal of this waste shall be done to avoid huge accumulation inside the
batching plant's premises. Following measures shall be done to address the
matter:
a.

A designated and proper storage area shall be allocated inside the

plant's premises for the collection of rejected concrete mixture. The
company shall not dump this waste beyond the boundary of the
plant's premises as a temporary storage.

b.

Timely and regular disposal of rejected concrete mixture to DM

designated disposal site shall be undertaken to avoid accumulation of
huge amount of dried concrete which will be very difficult to remove
from the site. However in case there is huge accumulation of
solidified concrete waste, it shall be removed using hydraulic hammer
and shall be re-used or disposed as per DM provisions.

c.

Installation of concrete reclaiming/recycling units to reuse aggregates

is recommended to minimize generation of concrete wastes.

5.0 Concrete Supply Stage (Spillage Control from Transporting Concrete

Mix).
Concrete spillages on roads from transit mixers transporting the concrete mix
is a serious problem and accidents hazards to motorists particularly when the
spilled concrete dries-up on the road pavement. Concrete spillages from
transit mixers shall be avoided by the following:

a. Ensure that transit mixers shall only carry concrete mix based on its
allowable carrying capacity or reduce 10% of its maximum load in order
not to cause concrete to spill during transport.
b. All transit mixers shall be equipped with concrete anti-spill containment
provision to the transit mixer drum nozzle.
c. Environment Department Circular No. 1 dated 22/04/2006, and Circular
No. 2 dated 16/11/2006 for batching plant operators shall be followed
regarding provision for cover/containment unit for outlet nozzle of
transit mixers to avoid any dripping or spilling of concrete over to the
roadway including adequate clean-up of cement deposits on vehicle
tires and mixer nozzle. Building Department circulars numbers 142,
152, 158 and 161 for Consultant Office, Contracting Companies and
Concrete Batching Plants shall be also followed.
d. Awareness shall be provided to all transit mixers driver in concrete
spillage control/prevention on roads while transporting concrete mix.
e. In case of any accidents involving transit mixer trucks resulting to
concrete spillages that pose danger on the roads and other facility, it
shall be reported to Dubai Municipality within 24 hrs.
f. Limit work life span of transit mixers truck to not more than 5 years.

6.0 Refrigerant Usage Requirement

Refrigerant to be used for water chiller and ice making equipment
shall have low ozone-depleting and global warming potential and
shall comply with EPSS Technical Guideline No. 5
The use of ammonia refrigerant for the plant requires risk
assessment and shall consider the following:
a. toxic, fire and explosion hazards in ammonia refrigeration
systems.
b. control or mitigating measure to lower the risk to acceptable level
c. safety management plan to include contingency plan in case of
ammonia leak.
d. P& ID of the ammonia system including details of the receiver,
compressor and plant room.
7.0 Fuel Quality, Fuel-Burning Equipment Emission and Required Fuel
Bulk Storage Requirement
Diesel fuel with less than 0.5% sulfur shall be used in any standby
power generator engine. Emission of visible black smoke shall not

be allowed in normal operation except during cold start and upset

condition only at short duration.
All bulk storage of liquid fuel, lube oil or similar products shall be
contained within concrete bunds that can hold up to 110% of the
stored volume. Fuel loading valves shall be provided with
impervious spillage catch basin. For further guidance, Environment
Department Technical Guideline prepared by Environment Control
Section.
The operation of the batching plant, smoke emissions from motor
vehicles and heavy equipment shall not result in any complaint from
the public.
8.0 Requirement for Public Safety and Protective Equipment
a. All main operation process shall be put under control system (gates,
weighing, conveyor etc.) in control room only with only one operation
switch (on/off system).
b. Safety procedure to prevent overturning of tipper truck during offloading of aggregates.
c. Control room shall be equipped with all energy cut-off switches and
emergency shutdown systems.
d. The Switch of mixer chamber room gate shall be kept in the control
room to avoid dual usage and to ensure unified switch system for the
mix chamber to prevent potential/unintentional use during maintenance
works.
e. Emergency shutdown system shall be provided to all mixing chamber
gates. Once the mixing chamber is opened it shall work immediately.
f. Audible and visual alarm equipment shall be provided at the site when
work is started.
g. If possible, clean mixing chamber with automatic device.
h. Workers shall be provided with complete and necessary Personal
Protective Equipments (PPE).
i. Providing proper facilities to reach elevated platform at work site as per
Construction Site Safety Practices of Dubai Municipality.
j. Adequate illumination shall be provided all over the worksite during the
night.
k. Transit mixer route inside the concrete batching plant shall be
regulated by:
Providing separate pedestrian lane from transit mixer lane.

Providing separate in and out lane for transit mixers.

Preventive maintenance and emergency maintenance for
mixers, concrete pump and other vehicles shall be done inside
the batching plant premises to avoid traffic incidents.

9.0 Other Requirements

a. Handling and storage of chemicals which are commonly used in
concrete ready mix plant shall comply with the provisions of The Code
of Practice for the Management of Dangerous Goods in the Emirates of
Dubai.
b. Labor accommodations in the work site or the use of mobile houses
(porta-cabins) as a labor dwelling are not allowed at the batching
plant's premises for reasons relating to the health and safety of these
workers and to ensure compliance with the requirements and
regulations of Dubai Municipality.

2. General Provisions
Consequences for non compliance with the fore-going requirements
a. Issuance of "Warning Letter" to the batching plant management
citing the violation committed and giving instruction to rectify the
compliance with the specified date given.
b. Imposition of Fine together with a directive letter citing the major
environmental health and safety violation committed and
instruction to rectify the violation within the specified time given.
c. Issuance of Closure Notice instructing the batching plant's
management to cease and desist with their batching plant
operation.
d. Cancellation of company's license as decided by DM and DED.
This Guideline is prepared by ECU of Environment Department in
collaboration with the Building Department of DM. Technical Guidelines
as stipulated herewith are agreed upon by the afore-cited departments
during a series of meeting.

ANNEX (A)
Procedures for applying for "No-Objection Certificate (NOC)" for
temporary batching plant and Environmental and Safety Clearance for
permanent batching plant "using DM e-service system.

Access the public Dubai Municipality portal www.dm.gov.ae.

Click on the button "Register Now" which can be found in the "log in"
area in the left hand side of the home page.
Select the option" Apply for public user registration" if the applicant is
individual (for initial approval of DED), the username and password
will be automatically sent to the e-mail you have provided.
Select the option" Apply for company and admin user registration, if
the applicant is a company (valid DED).
Complete and submit the online registration form and select the
services that you wish to have access (Environment Protection and
Safety Clearance for Industrial Projects).
Dubai Municipality will send an e-mail to the e-mail account that you
provided in the registration form.
Access the public Dubai Municipality portal www.dm.gov.ae and
through available services Environment Protection and Safety
Clearance for Industrial Projects submit your application.
It is strongly suggested to read "Service Information" prior to the
commencement of application.
Click on button "Request for Clearance" and fill in the electronic form
apparent on the service.
Attach Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of the project through
access www.dm.gov.ae and select "technical Guidelines" topic, T.G.
# 3 to answer relevant question with your activities.
Attach the other required documents as indicated on " Service
Information" to include: colored scanned copies of all required
permits/clearances obtained from other concerned government
agencies such as RTA; DM Planning Department; Sewerage and
Irrigation Department; General Project Department; others, to
include Non Objection from Specialized Department.
Customer will receive automatic confirmation and reference No. (CIP07-00000)
Customer will always received (SMS) on his mobile phone informing
the
progress/status
of
his
application
(Pending
Amendment/Rejected/Approvedetc.) in order for him to follow-up
his application through the CIP service.
For further information; clarification and details about the e-services
application you may contact Telephone No. 70004000

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTION CHECKLIST FOR READY MIX

BATCHING PLANTS

1. General Information:
1. Name of Establishment:
2. Type of Batching Plant:
___Permanent
___ Temporary
3. Location:
4. ECU File No:
5. License No:
6. PB No:
7. Tel No:
8. Fax No:
Type
of
____Routine
___Random
___Complaint
___Emergency
Inspection:
Date and Time of Inspection: On ../../. From ..to..
Contact Person:
Designation:
Number of Employees
Inspected by:
Company E- mail Address
Production Capacity
2. Observation/Findings with regard to previous inspection dated
A.) General Safety Issues
Provided
Fit
1

Appropriate PPE's used/provided to

workers

First Aid provided as per TG # 25

Fire extinguishers/control equipment

provided/accessible / serviceable

Complied with electrical safety

requirements

Installed safety guards/barricades for

moving equipment/falling hazards

Use of safety harness/lifelines while

working at elevated areas
Cautionary and warning sign provided
and displayed

Leak detection alarm for ammonia

plant provided

Secured required validity and safety

test certificates for equipments
Validity/safety certificate for
platforms/scaffolds obtained
All main operation under one control
system and one control room

10
11

NotFit

Not
Remarks
Provided

12

13
14
15

Energy cut-off switches and emergency

shutdown system provided to control
room
Emergency shutdown system is
provided to all mixing chamber gates.
Audible and visual alarm equipment is
provided on the site
Safety facilities provided to access
elevated platforms

16

Sufficient illumination provided all over

the work site

17

A separate transit mixer lane provided

from pedestrian lane

18

Separate in and out lane provided for

transit mixers

19

Preventive maintenance and

emergency maintenance for
equipments and vehicles provided
inside the plant premises
Maintained proper housekeeping

20
21

Labor accommodations/mobile houses

provided..

B.) Environmental Issues

Yes
1

Complied with Buffer Distance

Requirement

2.0

Air Emissions /Pollutions

2.1.
2.2.
2.3.
2.4.

Dust controls from paved/unpaved

areas
Dust controls from materials
loading/unloading activities
Dust controls from materials
stockpiles/aggregate bins
Dust controls from transfer conveyors

2.6.

Dust controls from Fixed Plant (silos,

mixers, driers) such as filters, cover
etc..
Noise controls from noise generating
activities

3.0

Wastewater Generation

2.5.

No

N/A

Remarks

3.1
3.2

3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
4.0
4.1

4.2
5.0
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
6.0
6.1

Provision of Transit Mixers Wash bay

Provision of proper drainage system
for trade wastewater including 3chamber sedimentation tanks
Provision of Wastewater chromium
removal facility
Secured permit to re-use treated
wastewater
Secured permit to disposed untreated
wastewater
Practicing illegal/improper disposal of
treated/untreated wastewater
Provision of proper drainage and
disposal of Domestic wastewater
Proper wastewater management for
other wastewater sources.
Spillage Control From Transporting
Concrete Mix
Allowing transit mixers to transport
concrete mix within safe loading
capacity to avoid spillages.
Provision/using of proper concrete
anti-spill containment attached to the
transit mixers nozzle.
Spoiled/Waste concrete mix
Management
Provision of proper collection area of
spoiled concrete mix inside the plant's
premises
Timely/regular disposal of spoiled
concrete to DM disposal sites.
Practicing illegal/improper disposal of
spoiled concrete
Provision of waste concrete reclaiming facility
Mud/dust track-out from vehicle
tyres
Provision of proper washing area for
tyres with drainage system to avoid
mud/dust track-out from out going
vehicles.

7.0

Refrigerant Usage Requirement

7.1

Refrigerant being used for water

chiller and ice making is as per TG #
58
Fuel Quality; Fuel Burning
Equipment Emission and required
fuel Bulk Storage Requirement

8.0

8.1

8.2

8.3
9.0

Diesel fuel with less than 0.5% sulfur

is used for power standby generator
engine.
All bulk storage of liquid fuel,
lubricants and similar products are
provided with concrete bunds which
can hold 110% of the stored volume.
Avoidance/prevention of oil/chemical
spillages is being practiced.
Documentation /logbook
Disposal records of trade wastewater

10.1
10.2
10.3

Disposal records of solid

wastes/waste concrete
Disposal records of used oil
No. of transit Mixers & Type of anti
spill facility (Site specific)
Sources of water for batching plant
& monthly consumption
Total Waste Water generated daily,
Capacity of treatment facility (Cr
Removal Per/hr) &
TECHNICAL CHECKLIST FOR READY MIX BATCHING PLANTS

1. Name of Establishment:
2. Type of Batching Plant:
3. Location:
6. PB No:
Type
of
Inspection:

___Permanent
4. ECU File No:
7. Tel No:

___ Temporary
5. License No:
8. Fax No:

Date and Time of Inspection: On ../../. From ..to..

Contact Person:
Designation:
Number of Employees
Inspected by:

Provided
Fit
1
2

Technical documents of plant

personnel/managements
Site plan and details of surrounding
area ( at least 1 km diameter area)

NotFit

Not
Provided

Remarks

8
9

Batching Plant designated plot approval

from DM Planning and Building Dept.
and other concerned zoning authority.
Environmental Impact Assessment
(EIA) Report for the batching plants as
per ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT
TG # 4
Environmental and Safety Clearance
for permanent plant or "No Objection
Certificate" for temporary batch plant
Environmental Management Plan
(EMP) showing the specific
environmental mitigating program for
identified impacts
Commitment Letter from the batch
plant's management to abide with the
regulations of Local Order No.11 of
2003 and to avoid environment health
and safety violations.
Payment of "Environmental Guarantee
Fund (EGF) of AED 300,000
Other Clearances from:

9.1 RTA
9.2 DM Building / Planning Department
9.3 DM Sewerage and irrigation Dept.
9.4 Dm General Project Dept.
9.5 NOC from other specialized Dept.
Committee Remarks:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Approval:

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Head, Section

Permitted to install the concrete batching plant.

Not Permitted to install the concrete batching plant