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Guide to Saudi Civil Defense Elevator Regulations in Residential & Commercial Buildings

10 March 20256 min readTechnical Compliance & Safety Dept

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Essential guide on mandatory safety checks, emergency landing systems, and SASO building code compliance.

Significance of Saudi Civil Defense Safety Codes

Compliance with Civil Defense elevator standards is mandatory for building occupancy permits in Saudi Arabia, ensuring passenger life safety.

Regulations mandate comprehensive mechanical and electronic systems for handling emergencies and power outages.

Automatic Rescue Device (ARD) guiding the cabin to nearest floor during blackouts.

Full-height infrared light curtains preventing door closure on passengers.

Two-way intercom connected directly to monitoring or emergency teams.

Fire-rated landing doors complying with EI 60 and EI 120 fire barrier codes.

Topics:Saudi Building CodeSmart ElevatorsSafety StandardsSKYLINE ElevatorsISO ComplianceMaintenanceLuxury Cabins

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