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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 Application.
  • 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.
     

    For more details, please refer to the following link

  • 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.

?How long is a CBC certificate valid for
The duration of the certificate is (3) years from the date of issuance.

?Can I obtain a compliance certificate for my building if it is outside the priority areas
Yes, it is possible and the service is available to all commercial buildings.

?How can I know whether or not my building shall obtain a certificate
You can know that through using the Geographical Explorer service to issue a CBC certificate.

?Are all old and new buildings (residential or commercial) required to obtain a CBC Certificate
Buildings located on the streets and roads shown in the Geographical Explorer of the Building Compliance Certificate shall obtain a CBC certificate.

How much are the fees for issuing or renewing a CBC Certificate?
No municipal fees for the Compliance Certificate or procedures for issuing it in the municipal sector.

?Are buildings under construction required to obtain a CBC Certificate
The CBC Certificate shall be issued directly for new buildings along with the issuance of the Occupancy Certificate.

When does the remedy period expire for existing buildings to obtain? a CBC
The deadline ends on 02/18/2024 AD.

?Are existing buildings required to obtain the CBC
Yes, buildings shall be required to meet all the standards required to obtain a CBC after the expiry of the remedy period for the buildings specified in the Geographical Explorer for the CBC on the Balady platform.

?What are the standards for CBC
Standards are outlined in the Building Compliance Certificate Procedures Manual Draft.

?What is the Certificate of Building Compliance (CBC)
It is a periodic certificate issued to beneficiaries proving that buildings are free of the minimum limit of visual distortion, and adhere to the requirements and conditions contained in the Building Compliance Certificate Procedures Manual Draft

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

Arabic, English

Service delivery languages
Service Cost

Free

Service Cost

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