Saudi Building Code- General

(SBC 201)

Major Code Objectives:

Regulating constructions, Clarifying the references in the building codes for Clarification of processes and
changes, and expansions the specific architectural requirements according procedures for general inspection
in buildings. to the space occupancy in the building. and special inspection.

Highlights of the Code:

Use and Occupancy General buildings Types of Fire and smoke

Classification heights and areas construction protection features

Accessibility for
Safe exit routes
Interior finishs people with Interior environment
in emergencies
disabilities

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 The Saudi Loading Code
(SBC 301)

Major Code Goals:

Criteria for Loads determination Criteria for protecting the building's Criteria to ensure the resistance of
and analysis to ensure the structural elements from natural hazards the building against earthquakes
durability, stability, and strength and loads such as earthquakes, winds, etc. and natural hazards.
of constructions.

Highlights of the Code:

Requirements related to the map

Load requirements according Requirements for loads
of wind loads in the design and
to the classification and use caused by floods.
construction of buildings and
of the building.
structures.

Seismic design requirements

Risk categories for Loads from soil and
for buildings according to the
structural buildings lateral stresses.
seismic map.

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The Saudi Construction Code
(SBC 302)

Major Code Goals:

Describing the correct requirements in construction processes for the implementation
of projects and the types of formworks used in the construction
. of buildings.

Highlights of the code:

Requirements of inspection
Requirements for the Quality System
The requirements for the bodies to carry out inspection
construction of concrete Requirements for
design of formwork. and testing of the materials
structures. Inspection Bodies.
used in construction.

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Saudi Soil & Foundation Code
(SBC 303)

Major Code Goals:

To ensure the strength and stiffness protecting the building foundations Building resistance to wind loads,
of the building foundations. from the factors surrounding.the soil. earthquake loads, and. humidity.

Highlights of the code:

The information and Requirements for

The technical requirements Soil report requirements
specifications related to soil waterproofing and
related to building foundation and cases in which a soil properties and Grading, dampproofing of
according to its types. report should be made. excavation, and filling works building foundations

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 The Saudi Concrete
Structures Code
(SBC 304)

Major Code Goals:

Safe structural design criteria for Description of the method of reinforcing Description of the minimum and maximum
Reinforced Concrete Structures structural elements according to design limits of inputs in the engineering formulas
requirements of structural design.

Highlights of the code:

Requirements for Earthquake resistance Mandatory requirements Determining the technical

structural elements requirements for for the resistance of requirements for reinforced
of the building. concrete structures. concrete structures. concrete and specifications
of rebar.

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Saudi Steel Structures Code
(SBC 306)

Major Code Goals:

To ensure the safety and sustainability Increasing the ability to resist the Specifying the design
of the steel structures. loads placed on the steel structures. scope for steel structures

Highlights of the code:

The seismic design Specifying the

The steel structures
requirements for the structural calculations
design requirements.
steel structures. of steel structures.

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 Saudi Building Code
for Precast Concrete
(SBC 307)

Major Code Goals:

To ensure the safety and sustainability Increasing the ability to resist the Specifying the design scope
of the precast concrete structures. loads of earthquake, wind, and rain for precast concrete structures

Highlights of the code:

General construction Requirements and

The seismic design, wind,
requirements for precast properties of precast
and rains requirements.
concrete structures. concrete materials.

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 The Saudi Building Code
for Cold-formed Steel
Light- frame Construction
(SBC 309)

Major Code Goals:

To ensure the safety and sustainability of the Clarifying the correct method of constructing the
structural elements used in the construction cold-formed steel Light-frames and increasing the ability
of cold-formed steel Light-frames. to resist the loads of earthquake and natural hazards.

Highlights of the code:

Design requirements of the Everything related to installment

structural elements used in of the structural elements used Test methods of
constructing cold-formed steel in constructing cold-formed steel structural elements.
Light-frames. Light-frames.

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Saudi Electrical Code
(SBC 401)

Major Code Goals:

Protection of life and property To design, install, operate, maintain, To specify the electrical load for buildings
against electric shock. and safeguard the electrical systems, and the proper systems according to the
devices, and wirings of buildings. occupancies specified in the project.

Highlights
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Specification of
Lightning Electrical distribution electrical wiring
Earthing systems. protection boards and breakers. requirements in
systems.
wet areas.

Design references
Wiring of electrical Fire alarm Electric vehicles for electrical
wires and cables. systems. (EV) chargers. requirements.

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Saudi Mechanical Code
(SBC 501)

Major Code Goals:

To specify the design, installation, maintenance, modification, and inspection requirements for permanently
installed mechanical systems used to control environmental conditions and related processes within buildings.

Highlights of the code:

Natural and
mechanical Exhaust systems Chimneys and vents
ventilation

Conditioning
Water heaters Air duct systems
and refrigeration

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 Saudi energy
conservation codes
(SBC 601 - 602)

Major Code Goals:

To specify minimum energy efficiency To specify the design requirements
requirements in the design of buildings. for the energy conservation.

Highlights of the code:

Requirements for
Heating, ventilating, Service water Indoor air quality and
exterior envelope Lighting
and air conditioning. heating. ventilation systems
of the building.

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 Saudi Sanitary
Code - Plumbing
(SBC 701)

Major Code Goals:

Setting the minimum requirements for installing, changing, repairing, transporting, Determining the design
replacing, adding, using and maintaining plumbing material systems to achieve requirements for water
their sustainability and using specifications to integrate with water conservation. conservation

Highlights of the code:

Fixtures, Faucets Water supply Non-potable

Water heaters
and fixture fittings and distribution water systems

Traps, interceptors, Special piping and

Storm drainage Pipe ventilation
and separators storage systems

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 Saudi Sanitary
Code - Private Sewage
Disposal Code
(SBC 702)

Major Code Goals:

Wastewater disposal including the specific health Achieving general health for the community and to safe
limitations for design and includes flood hazard areas. the population from diseases resulting from sewage.

Highlights of the code:

Pressure Residential
Soil absorption
Distribution Wastewater Septic tanks
systems
Systems Systems

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 The Saudi Fire Code
(SBC 801)

Major Code Goals:

Providing protection Establishing minimum design Providing an appropriate level
methods from fire and requirements to ensure the safety of of safety for firefighters during
explosion hazards. life and the protection of property. emergency operations.

Highlights of the code:

Safety requirements
Handling
General Safety for the design of Reference Standards for
Scope and definitions hazardous
provisions buildings and Design - Inspection
material
equipment

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 Saudi Existing
Building Code
(SBC 901)
Major Code Goals:
To specify the design requirements of existing buildings in case of adding or modifying the
building's occupancy or restoring it.

Highlights of the code:

Repairs to existing Modifications of

Change of occupancy
buildings existing buildings

Seismic strengthening Occupancy

Relocated or
design requirements for requirements in
moved buildings
buildings existing buildings

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 Saudi Historical
Building Code
(SBC 902)
Major Code Goals:
To provide the minimum requirements for the conservation, restoration, rehabilitation, re-occupation
or reconstruction of the buildings or properties designated as qualified historic buildings or property.

Highlights of the code:

Construction
Use and occupancy Fire protection system
regulations

Mechanical, Qualified historical

Archaic materials
plumbing and
and methods of districts, sites and
electrical
construction open spaces
requirements

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 Saudi Green
Building Code
(SBC 1001)

Major Code Goals:

Rationalization and efficiency Specifying the environmental requirements Promoting and specifying the sustainability
of the use of natural resources. in the waste of materials and the permissible requirements of buildings during design,
percentages in waste recycling. execution, and operation.

Classification of buildings by The quality of the building's internal Reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
green building uses. environment and amenities.

Highlights of the code:

Energy conservation
Conservation and
Site development and reduction of Conservation of Development of
efficiency of
and land use carbon dioxide water resources existing building sites
resources
emissions

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 Saudi Residential
Buildings Code
(SBC 1101 - 1102)

Major Code Goals:

To Facilitate the design requirements for the designer and to provide minimum requirements for
single- or two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than
three stories above grade plane in height, and for residences with no more than three floors.

Highlights of the code:

Roofing and
Management
Loads and strengths Reinforced concrete cold-formed steel
and planning
(CFS) works

Energy Efficiency Fuel Gas Plumbing Electricity

Requirements Requirements requirements requirements

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 The Saudi
Fuel Gas Code
(SBC 1201)
Major Code Goals:
To specify the minimum acceptable Protection of workers in the installation, maintenance and
level of safety for the use of fuel gas. replacement of systems and devices addressed by this code.

Highlights of the code:

Scope and
Definitions General Requirements
management

Gaseous
Gas piping installations Chimneys and vents
Hydrogen Systems

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 The Saudi Swimming
Pool and Spa Code
(SBC 1401)

Major Code Goals:

To provide the minimum requirements for the design, construction, modification,
repair, and maintenance of aquatic recreation facilities, swimming pools and spas.

Highlights of the code:

Requirements for Requirements for Requirements for

public swimming Public spas public permanent and public permanent
pools and aquatic requirements mobile residential and mobile
recreation facilities swimming pools residential spas

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