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Issuing a Building Compliance Certificate

Issuing a Building Compliance Certificate

  • Construction licenses
  • Individuals
  • Charities
  • Government agencies
  • Companies
  • Real estate
  • Facilities

An automated electronic service available on the Balady Portal, enabling the issuance of a Building Compliance Certificate, which confirms that a building meets the Ministry’s approved regulations to minimize visual distortion in commercial and residential buildings and enhance urban aesthetics in cities. The certificate is issued proactively after the Occupancy Certificate is granted, without the need to visit the authority.

  • Log in to the Balady Portal.
  • Access the Building Compliance Certificate Issuance Service.
  • Enter the Building Permit or Ownership Document details and complete all required information in the application form.
  • Acknowledge compliance with the evaluation criteria specified in the Building Compliance Certificate Guide.
  • The municipality will schedule a visit to verify the submitted information.
  • The municipality/secretariat approves the application.
  • The Building Compliance Certificate is issued.
     
  • Valid Building Permit or Property Ownership Document.
  • Submission via the Balady Portal (either by the beneficiary or through an authorized engineering office).
  • Approval from the municipality or secretariat.
الاسئلة الشائعة

?Is there a conflict in requirements between the Compliance Certificate and the special building code applied in some neighborhoods (such as the Diriyah building code)
No conflict between the CBC certificate requirements and other codes.

?If the landlord of the plot rented it to another person who built a building on it, who is responsible for obtaining the CBC certificate
The building license holder shall be responsible for obtaining the Compliance Certificate.

?If the property has been purchased and there are some violations on this building that prevent the issuance of a Compliance Certificate due to the old landlord? What is the procedure followed to address this matter
The new landlord shall correct the violations on the building.

?Does the building occupancy certificate (construction completion) replace the Building Compliance Licensing
No, each certificate has its own requirements.

?Is it necessary to have a Building Compliance Certificate when purchasing a residential or commercial property
It is not from the requirements of buying or selling a property nor is it required, but it is better to make sure it is available.

?May the ownership of the Building Compliance Certificate be transferred
The ownership may be transferred if the certificate is valid.

?There is an old commercial building located in the priority areas, and some elements cannot be addressed, so what is the solution
The landlord shall coordinate with the engineering office to find engineering solutions and address the elements of the CBC Certificate.

?Is it necessary to meet all the elements mentioned in the Manual Draft in order to obtain a Building Compliance Certificate
Yes, all elements must be met.

?Who is responsible for obtaining the Building Compliance Certificate?
The building landlord under the title deed or the landlord in a legal capacity such as the landlords’ union shall be responsible for obtaining the Certificate.

?Are there penalties if a CBC certificate is not issued
If the building is in the area specified in the phase I, a fine amounted of (SAR 5,000) shall be applied in the event that a Compliance Certificate is not issued for the building after the expiry of the remedy period.

Individuals, Governmental Entities, Facilities, Charitable Entities

Target Category

1-10 Days

Service duration

Submit electronically only through Balady portal, Mobile

Service channels

Service release date

Construction licenses

Product

عربي, إنجليزي

Service delivery languages
Service Cost

Free

Service Cost

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