The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has emphasized that warehouse and storage regulations are designed to develop and improve the business environment, assist those seeking investment in this field, and raise compliance standards to address visual distortion, as well as designate suitable locations that facilitate the distribution and delivery of goods. The Ministry stressed the importance of adhering to these requirements to reduce risks, prevent random practices, and minimize visual distortion in cities. It called for immediate reporting of any violations related to unlicensed storage, either through the unified reporting center at 940 or via the “Take a Photo and Send” service in the “Balady” app.
In a statement today, the Ministry clarified that these requirements are part of its ongoing efforts to enhance quality of life, improve the urban landscape, maintain public safety, and curb random practices that violate regulations and requirements, exposing residents and infrastructure to various risks.
The Ministry indicated that using establishments within residential neighborhoods or non-commercial streets for storage purposes without obtaining a license or practicing storage activities that do not align with the original commercial license, or the presence of warehouses in unauthorized locations within the urban area, are considered violations listed in the municipal penalties schedule. The Ministry noted that random storage is among the main sources of danger within neighborhoods, as it poses a threat to public safety, distorts the urban landscape, and encroaches on designated land uses.
The Ministry added: “Reporting unlicensed storage within urban areas helps reduce the risk of fires, damage to goods and various materials, stops random practices and activities within neighborhoods, promotes adherence to safety procedures and mitigates risks before they occur, and ensures a safe environment in properly licensed and regulated warehouses, in addition to developing the urban environment in cities and achieving the highest standards of organization and compliance.”
It is worth noting that the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has enabled reporting of violations via the unified number 940 as well as the “Balady” app by accessing the reporting option under the (Take a Photo and Send) service, selecting the “Unlicensed Storage” report, and uploading a photo of the violation.
In a statement today, the Ministry clarified that these requirements are part of its ongoing efforts to enhance quality of life, improve the urban landscape, maintain public safety, and curb random practices that violate regulations and requirements, exposing residents and infrastructure to various risks.
The Ministry indicated that using establishments within residential neighborhoods or non-commercial streets for storage purposes without obtaining a license or practicing storage activities that do not align with the original commercial license, or the presence of warehouses in unauthorized locations within the urban area, are considered violations listed in the municipal penalties schedule. The Ministry noted that random storage is among the main sources of danger within neighborhoods, as it poses a threat to public safety, distorts the urban landscape, and encroaches on designated land uses.
The Ministry added: “Reporting unlicensed storage within urban areas helps reduce the risk of fires, damage to goods and various materials, stops random practices and activities within neighborhoods, promotes adherence to safety procedures and mitigates risks before they occur, and ensures a safe environment in properly licensed and regulated warehouses, in addition to developing the urban environment in cities and achieving the highest standards of organization and compliance.”
It is worth noting that the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has enabled reporting of violations via the unified number 940 as well as the “Balady” app by accessing the reporting option under the (Take a Photo and Send) service, selecting the “Unlicensed Storage” report, and uploading a photo of the violation.
