Ventilation & smoke extraction in Al Jurf Industrial Area: local context
Al Jurf is Ajman's industrial area near the Emirates Road, with factories, workshops, warehouses and staff accommodation on large plots. It has expanded since the 2000s and offers more affordable industrial space than Dubai or Sharjah. Many units are steel-framed sheds with block-built offices at the front, and staff accommodation sits close to the factories it serves, so industrial, residential and service-yard work often happen side by side.
- Factories and warehouses need large electrical supplies, coordinated with Etihad WE for load approval and transformer arrangements.
- Labour accommodation needs robust water, hot water and drainage systems for high occupancy.
- Dust and high temperatures in the industrial zone load condensers and filters quickly, so maintenance access and robust filtration are designed in.
Building types we serve in Al Jurf Industrial Area
For warehouses and logistics buildings, the work concentrates on high-bay sprinklers or in-rack protection, smoke venting, dock and office HVAC, and LV for racking, lighting and material handling.
Approvals and authorities in Al Jurf Industrial Area
Smoke extraction systems in Al Jurf Industrial Area sits within Ajman's regulatory framework. The authorities you will meet are:
- UAE Civil Defence (Ministry of Interior) (Civil Defence)
- UAE Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice (UAE FLSC)
- Ajman Municipality & Planning Department (Ajman Municipality)
- Etihad Water & Electricity (formerly FEWA) (Etihad WE)
- ASHRAE standards (62.1, 90.1) (ASHRAE)
Scope of work
- Review of the approved fire strategy so smoke zones, fan duties and pressurisation targets are understood before equipment selection.
- Installation of car park ventilation with jet fans, main extract fans and CO or NO2 sensors controlling normal ventilation.
- Smoke exhaust fans, smoke dampers and make-up air paths for atria, malls and corridors as required by the strategy.
- Fire-rated cabling and secondary power arrangements for smoke control fans so they operate during a fire.
Systems we install
- Smoke exhaust fans rated for high temperature
- Motorised smoke dampers and relief dampers
UAE site and climate challenges
- Rooftop smoke fans and motors are exposed to extreme heat and direct sun, so motors, enclosures and fire-rated cabling are selected for high ambient conditions as well as smoke temperature.
- Strong winds and sand can jam relief dampers and louvres, so these are checked during commissioning and included in periodic maintenance to ensure they open and close freely on demand.
- Integration with BMS for monitoring, which helps maintenance teams identify failed fans, dampers or sensors without taking life safety control away from the fire alarm system.
Relevant Manolia projects
G+6 building, Ajman
Ajman · HVAC · Completed
HVAC installation for a mid-rise residential building.
2B+G+15 residential tower, IMPZ
Dubai Production City (formerly IMPZ) · MEP · Completed
Full MEP package for a two-basement residential tower with gym.
Frequently asked questions
Which authorities approve smoke extraction systems in Al Jurf Industrial Area?
Approvals in Al Jurf Industrial Area typically involve UAE Civil Defence (Ministry of Interior), UAE Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice, Ajman Municipality & Planning Department and Etihad Water & Electricity (formerly FEWA). Exact routes depend on the plot, the master developer and whether the site sits in a free zone, so we confirm the authority matrix during mobilisation and prepare submissions accordingly.
Does Manolia work in Al Jurf Industrial Area?
Yes. Al Jurf Industrial Area is in Ajman, roughly 30–60 minutes from Dubai via Sharjah. Site teams are mobilised from our Dubai headquarters with supervision, QA/QC and HSE staff assigned to each project.
Who tests smoke control systems?
The contractor carries out pre-commissioning and full commissioning tests, including cause-and-effect checks with the fire alarm. Civil Defence then witnesses tests before issuing approval. Periodic testing during the building's life is the owner's responsibility, often handled through a maintenance contract.