Consult approved engineering consultants to obtain government certifications

An engineering certification is necessary whenever you construct a structure or install machine implement government ordnance or making compliance of guidelines from various security agencies. There are many safety and security systems that need to be approved and certified by a consulting engineer office which is approved to undertake such inspections and certification. Starting from building plans to installing plumbing, wiring to electric connections, and gas line connectivity to correction installation of safety measures in domestic and industrial establishments an approval certificate is needed by concerned government agencies. Unless you have Receipt certificate from an engineering office (شهادة استلام من مكتب هندسي) you cannot install and operate the above systems or services.

Some of the systems that you may need a get certification from authorized engineering consultant may include:

·        Electrical installation safety certificate

·        Civil defence license 

·        Fire protection system

·        Fire and smoke alarms

·        Plumbing system

·        Safety certificate

The above systems are installed in both domestic and commercial environments besides industrial segment. These are designed to provide convenience and safety and the systems is only approved you obtain a certificate from an engineering office which is eligible to issue such certificates and are authorized by government agencies. Overall these certificates are required if you want to commence the operation of an office, manufacturing unit, commercial complex, or domestic home. You cannot start construction of a home or office without proper layout sketched by an eligible or authorized architect or construction engineer office.

There are guidelines to follow whenever you are planning to construct a structure, install electric wiring, plumbing and safety measures such as fire protection equipment and their proper installation in Saudi. Any project from starting stage to completion will need proper implementation of guidelines and it is checked and certified by authorized engineers or engineering consultants and given final approval which you need to submit to concerned government authorities.

Among the many safety measures implemented in civil and industrial environments fire extinguishers are considered most important because it helps prevent major fire in a building. Establishments can be subjected to accidental fires and the fires can prove to be major disasters if the spread of fire or ignition is not put out at once. It is mandatory for all buildings and works to install appropriate fire fighting equipment and accessories within easy access. Some of the fire prevention or fire fighting instruments may include

Fire extinguisher systems may consist of the following equipments:

·        Fire hydrants and rising mains.

·        Sprinkler systems.

·        Hose reel systems

·        Water mist and fogging systems.

·        Gas systems (“clean agent systems”)

·        Foam systems

·        Dry powder systems

·        Fire alarm systems

·        Fire blankets

These are commonly used fire fighting equipment that is installed in buildings. These can be used in both domestic and industrial environment. In the domestic front you may include residential housing complexes, shopping malls, schools, colleges, and other places where people converge for entertainment and recreational activities. You may include hospitals, warehouse, and government and private offices that provide service to the populace. Al these establishments are vulnerable to fire and fire is classified in to 5 types:

·        Class A fire – ordinary combustibles

·        Class B Fire – flammable gases and liquids

·        Class C fire – electric generated fires

·        Class D fire – combustible metals

·        Class K fire – cooking/grease fire

The above classification denotes different fire extinguishing measures as they are not vastly different from each other. You may need more than water or dry powder fire extinguishers to put out some of them.

Regular maintenance of fire extinguishers keep them effective

Fire extinguishers help put out fire at once as they are installed in easily accessible places. But there are two things one should do to make them work properly. In a housing society or manufacturing unit you should train residents or employees on how to handle the fire extinguishers and secondly proper Fire extinguisher maintenance (صيانة طفايات الحريق) must be conducted by qualified inspectors and make sure that these equipment are checked for expiry and ensure refilling as per the schedule printed or written on the fire fighting equipment. Expired chemicals won’t ignite or powerful enough to putout fire. You can contact Alma Security Equipment, Saudi Arabia on number +966 11 211 2114, sending mail to [email protected] as they happened to be the best engineering consultant and provider for government approvals and safety and security equipment.