SEWA approval is a must if you are living in a tenancy in Sharjah, UAE and it involves getting your tenancy contract attested by the Sharjah Municipality. If you want activating electricity, plumbing and other municipality services you will have to apply for it by signing an agreement and depositing security money. Whether it is a new build or renovation you will require to get SEWA approved technical plans, inspections before approval and a licensed contractor. You will require the services of Sewa Approved Hamriyah Free zone Contractors Sharjah or you won’t be able to construct a house in the area.

What Are The Permits You Need To Get From Sewa Service Center

For tenancy (commercial/residential activation)

·        Get your tenancy contract attest by Sharjah municipality by presenting your tenancy contract and Emirate’s ID

·        Visit a SEWA service center with the attested contract and pay a security deposit, which may be different in amount with property types

·        Complete the service agreement by signing it

·        Back to the SEWA center to activate your service

For New Buildings/Major Works (New Connection)

·        To get new connection you must first submit a detailed electrical and mechanical plan drawing approved by SEWA

·        Use a contractor licensed and approved by Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA)

·        Make sure that the materials and work meet the standards and regulations imposed by SEWA

·        Get inspection done for initial and thermal insulations and pass the test

·        Provide a copy of your passport, construction permits and contractor validation  

Key Points to be noted

·        For information visit SEWA website www.sewa.gov.ae as it is the official portal

·        Electrical contractors you engage must be registered with SEWA

You need to get DEWA Design NOC and Approvals first

If the residency or tenancy is in Dubai then you will be required to get Dewa Design NOC and Approvals In Dubai. This approval or NOC is for getting Dubai electricity and water connection from the DEWA Authorities. You need to get the designs done on the basis of the approved designs that meet the standards required by authorities. This must be done before starting construction and you will have to submit plans (site plans and load calculations). Before submitting the plans must be approved using DEWA online portal. The above said tasks need to be completed before you start construction or occupy a tenancy so you are not denied electricity or water connections. You can engage a Electrical Services in Dubai to get the tasks accomplished and they will assist you to go through the governments procedures and get the desired permits with ease.