Civil Defense Approval
Dhihar.Co manages the approval process with the Saudi Civil Defense for the fire protection and life safety systems we deliver, from the first submittal to the final approval.
What we handle
Approval is often what decides when a building can open. Our coordination covers:
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When to involve us
- New buildings before the fire protection design is final
- Existing buildings that need to renew or obtain approval
- Buildings with Civil Defense comments to close
- Changes of use, extensions or fit-outs
Requirements
Requirements come from the Saudi Civil Defense and the Saudi Building Code fire code (SBC 801), applied to each building's use, size and height.
Frequently asked questions
Do you only coordinate approval for systems you install?
Our coordination is part of the fire protection and life safety work we deliver. For other cases, contact us with the building details and the Civil Defense comments.
What do you need to start?
The building drawings, the building use and any existing Civil Defense comments or certificates.
How long does approval take?
It depends on the building and the review; we follow up each step until the approval is issued.
Which cities do you cover?
Our head office is in Jeddah, and we serve projects in Jeddah, Riyadh, Makkah and other regions of Saudi Arabia.
Related services
Planning a new project or a Civil Defense approval?
Talk to our team about design support, supply, installation and approvals.