About Center

The Saudi Building Code Center is an independent government center that enjoys legal personality and financial and administrative independence, Adnd ts Board of Directors is chaired by His Excellency. The Center is the legislative body in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for building standards and codes accepted as a minimum, and cooperates with relevant application entities in developing methodologies for implementing building code requirements, The Center includes in its membership representatives from ten government agencies in addition to two members from the private sector with experience and specialization. The beginning of its establishment dates back to 1421 AH, when the Council of Ministers issued decision No. (7B/3230) dated 1421-03-09 AH to form the National Committee for the Saudi Building Code, which worked on developing the code, enriching its content, and facilitating its application in construction projects.

In 1446 AH, the Council of Ministers issued decision No. (656) dated 1446/09/04 AH to convert the National Committee for the Saudi Building Code into an independent center named "Saudi Building Code Center", to continue its role in regulating and developing the building code, enhancing the quality of the engineering and construction sector, raising the efficiency of male and female engineers in the Kingdom, and evaluating innovative building requirements in a way that contributes to achieving a safe and sustainable urban environment.

Historical Overview of the Saudi Building Code Center

1
1421 H - 2000

Formation of the National Committee for the Saudi Building Code based on Council of Ministers Decision No. 17B/3230
2
1422 H - 2001

Approval of the general plan for the National Committee for the Saudi Building Code.
3
1425 H - 2004

Approval of the general framework for the Saudi Building Code.
4
1428 H - 2007

Launch of the building code as a guidance.
5
1439 H - 2018

Approval of the Saudi Building Code implementation system, and full launch and implementation of the code.
6
1445 H - 2024

Launch of the updated version of the Saudi Building Code (2024)
7
1446 H - 2025

Conversion of the National Committee for the Saudi Building Code into an independent center named "Saudi Building Code Center" pursuant to Council of Ministers Decision No. (656) dated 1446/09/04 AH.

Vision, Mission, and Values

Regulating construction work through engineering and technical standards that achieve the minimum acceptable level for safety and public health, preserve resources, and promote innovation and compliance through awareness and oversight.

Commitment
Professional Neutrality
Transparency
Innovation
Empowerment
Integration
Sustainability

Center Objectives

Achieving a Safe and Sustainable Urban Environment

Through developing and updating the building code system according to international best practices and reviewing, updating, and developing technical, scientific, and administrative systems to ensure their compliance with engineering principles and rules to achieve the highest levels of safety and quality.

Enhancing the Quality of the Construction Sector and Raising its Competitiveness

Through developing advanced engineering standards and a supportive regulatory environment that facilitates compliance with building code requirements and stimulates innovation among investors and developers, contributing to improving spending efficiency, reducing costs, and implementing high-safety, quality, and sustainable urban projects.

Enhancing Compliance with Building Code Implementation

Through addressing challenges facing the public and private sectors, and developing effective regulatory frameworks to monitor compliance with the building code and ensure adherence to building code requirements implementation.

Empowering National Cadres and Raising their Efficiency in Building Code

Through providing technical and engineering consultations, and preparing and developing specialized training programs and qualification curricula that ensure effective implementation of the building code.

Spreading Awareness and Promoting Building Code Compliance Culture

Through awareness programs, conferences and workshops, and specialized events that contribute to raising the level of knowledge and compliance with building code requirements among the community and workers in the construction and building sector.

Center Specializations

Proposing regulations and bylaws related to the building code, and proposing amendments to existing ones in coordination with relevant authorities.

Developing policies, plans, programs, and initiatives related to the building code field.

Developing standards, procedures, and technical and regulatory models related to code implementation.

Preparing technical controls and requirements related to issuing licenses for related activities.

Publishing the code and educating the community about its requirements and compliance mechanisms.

Updating and developing the Saudi Building Code to keep pace with international and local standards.

Studying observations from relevant authorities and proposing appropriate amendments to the code.

Preparing guidance manuals and technical and scientific explanations related to the code.

Designing training and qualification programs in cooperation with competent authorities.

Setting requirements and mechanisms for building inspection and examination during or after construction, to ensure compliance with the code.

Studying challenges and obstacles facing code implementation and providing recommendations regarding them.

Providing code services, evaluating building systems, and issuing technical publications.

Accrediting modern construction technologies and developing their specific tests and standards.

Preparing studies and research in building code fields.

Providing technical consultations according to approved controls.

Concluding agreements and memoranda of understanding with relevant local and international entities.

Organizing specialized seminars, conferences, and workshops.

Cooperating with research centers and expertise houses locally and internationally to achieve the center's objectives.

Enhancing the investment environment in building code fields in coordination with competent authorities.

Representing the Kingdom regionally and internationally regarding building codes.

Member Organizations in the Center

Ministry of Interior represented by the General Directorate of Civil Defense

Ministry of Energy.

Ministry of Municipalities and Housing.

Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture.

Representative from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources.

Ministry of Commerce.

Saudi Council of Engineers.

Higher Authority for Industrial Security.

Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization.

Saudi Contractors Authority.

About the Center