Fire Protection Draughtsman: NFPA & Civil Defence Drawings

Apple School; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple School in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Fire Protection System Draughtsman to prepare shop, installation, and as‑built drawings for sprinkler, hose reel, hydrant, wet riser, standpipe, and fire pump systems, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and UAE Civil Defence requirements.

You will develop layouts, sections, schematics, and riser diagrams, coordinate with architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical teams, and maintain thorough drawing records for submissions and approvals.

Qualifications

• Diploma or ITI in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting, or related technical field.
• 2–4 years of experience in fire protection system drafting.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Familiarity with NFPA standards, UAE Fire and Life Safety Code, and Civil Defence submission requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fire protection shop drawings, installation drawings, and as‑built drawings for sprinkler, fire hose reel, hydrant, wet riser, standpipe, and fire pump systems.
• Develop detailed layouts, sections, schematics, riser diagrams, and equipment installation details.
• Prepare drawings based on approved design drawings, project specifications, and site requirements.
• Coordinate fire protection drawings with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and other services drawings.
• Incorporate consultant comments, site modifications, and authority requirements into drawings.
• Prepare material take‑off (MTO) and quantity schedules as required.
• Ensure drawings comply with applicable NFPA standards, UAE Fire and Life Safety Code, and relevant Civil Defence requirements.
• Assist the engineering team in preparing drawings for consultant approval and Civil Defence submissions.
• Maintain proper documentation, drawing revisions, and submission records.
• Coordinate with engineers, site supervisors, and project teams to resolve drawing‑related issues.

Skills

Technical drawing

Coordination

Communication

Time management

Education

Diploma or ITI in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting, or related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Apple School in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Fire Protection System Draughtsman to prepare shop, installation, and as‑built drawings for sprinkler, hose reel, hydrant, wet riser, standpipe, and fire pump systems, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and UAE Civil Defence requirements.

You will develop layouts, sections, schematics, and riser diagrams, coordinate with architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical teams, and maintain thorough drawing records for submissions and approvals.