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Codes and standards we design to
Every design we issue is checked against the Saudi Building Code and the NFPA standards that apply to the project. We follow the editions adopted by Civil Defence at the time of submission.
Saudi Building Code, 2024 editions
The four SBC volumes that set the fire and life safety requirements for most projects in the Kingdom.
SBC 201General Building Code
Occupancy, construction type, heights and areas, means of egress
SBC 501Mechanical Code
Smoke control, ventilation and duct protection
SBC 801Fire Code
Fire protection systems and life safety
SBC 901Existing Building Code
Alterations, additions and change of use
NFPA standards
The NFPA standards referenced by the SBC that we use most often on Saudi projects.
| NFPA 1 | Fire Code |
| NFPA 10 | Portable Fire Extinguishers |
| NFPA 13 | Installation of Sprinkler Systems |
| NFPA 14 | Standpipe and Hose Systems |
| NFPA 20 | Stationary Fire Pumps |
| NFPA 22 | Water Tanks for Fire Protection |
| NFPA 24 | Private Fire Service Mains |
| NFPA 25 | Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Systems |
| NFPA 72 | Fire Alarm and Signaling Code |
| NFPA 80 | Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives |
| NFPA 90A | Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems |
| NFPA 92 | Smoke Control Systems |
| NFPA 96 | Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations |
| NFPA 101 | Life Safety Code |
| NFPA 110 | Emergency and Standby Power Systems |
| NFPA 2001 | Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems |
Not sure which code applies?
Send us the building use, height and area. We will tell you which requirements drive the design before the layouts are fixed.