When relocating to a new area, establishing utility connections is crucial. In Sharjah, SEWA (Sharjah Electricity And Water Authority) is responsible for distributing water, gas and electricity supplies to residents and businesses in the emirate. However, setting up a permanent SEWA connection requires adherence to specific authority guidelines.
Those who plan to or have just moved to the city must understand the requirements for a permanent connection of SEWA. To address this, we have outlined the requirements for different connections. Let’s explore them.
Requirements for Permanent Connection of SEWA in Sharjah
SEWA offers services for industrial, commercial and residential sectors in the emirate. It includes supplying power to government buildings, hospitals, mosques and public spaces like parks and streets.
In addition, SEWA has set up power stations for electricity generation, transmission and distribution. They cover all areas of the emirate to ensure reliable access to electricity for everyone. There are also multiple SEWA e-services for account registration and bill payment.
As for the requirements for a SEWA permanent connection, they are as follows:
FOR PERMANENT ELECTRICITY CONNECTION
To apply for a permanent electricity connection in Sharjah, the required documents are as follows:
- An application to initiate the SEWA electricity connection.
- Technical plans detailing the electrical layout of the property. They must be SEWA-approved.
- Authorisation for an approved contractor to perform electrical work as per SEWA’s standards.
- Certification demonstrating the contractor’s competency in electrical work. It should be issued by the Economic Development Department.
- An affection plan outlining the property’s location about the surrounding infrastructure.
- Official authorisation from relevant authorities to construct or renovate a building, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- A copy of the applicant’s passport
- An initial inspection application for electricity
- An application for thermal insulation inspection
FOR PERMANENT WATER CONNECTION
For a permanent water connection by SEWA, the applicant must submit the following documents when buying or renting a property in Sharjah.
For Residential, Commercial and Industrial Buildings
To get a permanent water connection for commercial, industrial or residential properties for sale in Sharjah, the requirements are as follows:
- Completion certificate copy. This must be issued by the Municipality
- An Affection Plan copy
- The copy of the trade licence of the building contractor
- Copies of the drawings approved by the authority
For Commercial Shops
- A tenancy contract copy. Sharjah Municipality must attest this copy.
- A trade registration copy. It should be issued by the Chamber of Commerce.
- A trade licence copy should be issued by the Municipality
For Mosques
- A letter issued by Awqaf Authorities
- An Affection Plan copy
- A completion certificate copy. It must be issued by the Municipality.
For Changing or Relocating a Metre
- A memo issued by the concerned customer care centre of the authority
- An Affection Plan copy
- A copy of the most recent SEWA invoice
Disconnecting for Demolition purposes
- A memo from the customer care centre suggests disconnecting services and confirms that all dues have been paid.
- An Affection Plan copy
Disconnecting provisional supply for a permanent connection:
- A completion certificate copy granted by the Municipality.
- An Affection Plan copy
- An Ownership Deed copy
- A certificate for the provisional metre clearance. (Contractor)
FOR PERMANENT GAS CONNECTION
Residents can also apply for a permanent connection to SEWA in Sharjah for gas services and conversion. The owner must enter into an agreement with an approved gas contractor. The contractor will then submit a connection application along with a CD containing the necessary documents to the SEWA Mutual Service Department.
The required documents for villas and apartments are as follows:
- A formal gas connection application
- The building owner’s passport copy.
- Permission for the gas connection in the building
- Plot’s affection plan
- Building’s gas piping drawing
- Gas Contractor’s licence copy
- A letter from the gas contractor outlining the details of the building’s gas connection
- Pay the required fees to acquire a completion certificate for the building
To convert cookers to the natural gas system, individuals can contact the Call Centre at 600 566665. Alternatively, they can apply through the SEWA website (www.sewa.gov.ae) or the SEWA App.
FAQs
How do I get a new connection with SEWA?
Applicants can apply for a new SEWA connection via their official website, customer care centres or e-services portal.
How can I pay my SEWA bills?
There are multiple methods to pay SEWA bill online and in-person including banks, e-service portal, Etisalat payment and customer care centres.
What is the disconnection fee for SEWA?
The SEWA disconnection fee is AED 100. Additionally, there’s a refund fee of AED 100 for urgent refunds, applicable when the refund amount is below AED 10,000.
That is all on the documents required for permanent connection of SEWA. You can also go through these SEWA FAQs to clear up any confusion about the billing or registration processes. These queries will help you set up utility connections when you settle in a new or rental apartment in Sharjah.
Keep reading dubizzle’s real estate blog to learn about setting up utility connections via different emirate authorities.
