Fire & Life Safety … Integrated into the Building, Not Added to It
Safety systems added after the design is complete can compromise the layout and delay approval. Integrating them from the initial planning stage can reduce rework, support a smoother approval process, and make the building ready for operation — not merely ready to be built.
When?
When Do You Need This Service?
Before Submission to Civil Defence
So the package is compliant from the outset, rather than going through repeated review cycles.
An Industrial Facility or Warehouse
Where the nature of the materials and operations creates requirements that differ from those of conventional buildings.
An Existing Building with Comments
A rejection or comments from the authority that require documented engineering resolution.
A Change of Building Activity
A new activity may change the building classification and its requirements entirely.
Scope
What the Service Includes
Building Classification & Risk Assessment
Determining the classification in line with the Saudi Building Code, which sets the requirements that follow.Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
Distribution of detectors, control panels and alarm routes according to the classification.Firefighting Systems
Sprinklers, water networks, pumps and specialised firefighting systems according to the nature of the activity.Means of Egress & Emergency Exits
Travel distances, widths, lighting and signage, coordinated with the architectural layout.Submission-Ready Drawings
Prepared in the format required by the relevant authority, with supporting calculations.Comment Follow-up Through to Approval
Addressing authority comments and resubmitting as required.Where It’s Used
Sectors Where We Provide This Service
Related Services
Often Requested Together
FAQs
What People Ask Most Often
Do you handle submissions through authority platforms?
Yes. We prepare the drawings and calculations, submit them and follow up on comments through to approval.Our existing building has comments from Civil Defence — can you address them?
Yes. We start with a site inspection and assessment of the existing condition, then determine what can be addressed through design and what requires modifications on site.Does the service include installation of the systems?
No. Riwaq is a consultancy practice: we design, review and supervise construction. We do not carry out installation or supply systems.Does the design vary depending on the activity?
Fundamentally. The building classification and type of stored materials affect the firefighting system, means of egress distances and ventilation requirements.Start by Defining the Scope
Send us your project type and current stage, and we’ll help you determine the next engineering step.