Saudi Civil Defense Overview
The Saudi Ministry of Interior — Civil Defense enforces fire safety standards through the Salamah portal. All fire detection and alarm systems require Civil Defense approval for design, installation, and ongoing maintenance.
Design Approval Requirements
Before installation, fire system design must be submitted for Civil Defense review:
- Complete system design documentation
- NFPA 72 compliance verification
- Detector placement plans and coverage diagrams
- Equipment specifications and certifications
- Integration with building evacuation systems
Installation & Commissioning
After installation, systems must undergo testing and certification:
- Full system functional testing
- Individual device verification
- Integration testing with voice evacuation
- Documentation of all test results
- Civil Defense inspection and approval
Salamah Portal Maintenance
The Salamah portal tracks ongoing system maintenance:
- Monthly visual inspections and documentation
- Quarterly functional testing of selected components
- Semi-annual flow testing for water-based systems
- Annual full system test with documented results
- Authorized Maintenance Contractor (AMC) records
Key Compliance Deadlines
Important inspection and documentation schedules:
- Monthly: Visual system inspection
- Quarterly: Component functionality tests
- Annually: Complete system test and certification
- Renewal: Every 3-5 years depending on system age
ASDV Support for Civil Defense Compliance
ASDV provides design documentation prepared for Civil Defense approval, including all required compliance evidence and maintenance planning support. Contact us for Civil Defense-ready fire system design.