Civil Defense license-issuance, renewal and approval of schemes

If you own a commercial or industrial facility, warehouse or service center, you will not be able to operate your activity systematically before obtaining a civil defense license. This license proves that the building is safe and equipped with means of prevention and protection from fire in order to preserve lives and property and prevent the closure of the activity or the imposition of fines.

Many business owners have their business records or municipal licenses disrupted due to non-compliance with safety requirements, so the Civil Defense license issuance service has become one of the most important services before the opening or annual renewal.

What is a civil defense license

It is a certificate issued after inspecting the site and confirming the application of safety regulations, including:

Fire alarm systems

Fire extinguishers

Emergency exits

Extension boards

Backup lighting

Extinguishing systems (automatic spray-foam-gas by activity)

Without it, the facility cannot be operated legally.

When do you need a license

You need it in the following cases:

Opening a new store

Issuing a municipal license

Renewal of the commercial register

Change of activity of the enterprise

Location transfer

Expiration of the safety certificate

Request my platform or government agencies

Steps for obtaining a civil defense license

1) Visit and preview the website

The facility is inspected and deficiencies are identified by activity and area.

2) preparation of a safety scheme

Prepare approved diagrams showing:

Escape routes

Distribution of extinguishers

Warning points

Control panel

3) implementation of safety requirements

Installation of the required systems according to the Saudi Fire Code.

4) Submit the application electronically

Submit the application via the platform and attach the diagrams and certificates.

5) inspection and accreditation

Visit the inspector, certify the site and issue a certificate.

Activities that require special requirements

Not all installations are the same, each activity has different requirements such as:

Restaurants and kitchens (oil extinguishing systems)

Warehouses (alarm and possibly automatic spraying)

Schools and nurseries (additional exits)

Medical centers (advanced systems)

Factories (industrial protection)

What happens when the license is not issued

Failure to obtain a license leads to:

Facility closure

Refusal of a municipal license

Financial irregularities

Suspension of government services

Legal liability in the event of a fire

What does the license issuance service include

When ordering the service, everything is done on your behalf:

Defining activity requirements

Design of safety schemes

Processing the accreditation file

Coordination with safety companies

Submission and follow-up of the application

Attend the inspection until the certificate is issued

Why do you need a specialist

Many incorrectly install safety equipment and then refuse in the inspection, because civil defense relies on the code and not only on the presence of devices. The specialist guarantees conformity from the first time and saves you re-execution and additional costs.

A civil defense license is not a formality, but a prerequisite for the operation of any activity. The correct start of preparing the site according to the requirements shortens the time, prevents disruption and makes your facility safe and orderly.

If you are in the process of opening an activity or renewing your license, it is best to start early by preparing safety requirements to ensure that the certificate is issued without delay.