user manual● The utility entity’s representative must complete and submit a request for a new excavation permit after logging into the Balady platform, ensuring that all data is accurate, reviewing the service requirements, and committing to compliance.
● The request is automatically published to all relevant entities (coordination and approval authorities), notifying them to respond within a specified coordination period.
● Once the request is approved, the system automatically generates an invoice for the required fees and notifies the applicant to make payment within the designated timeframe.
● Upon successful payment, the excavation permit is issued, and the applicant is notified and can print the permit.
1. The utility entity must register its representatives within the Infrastructure Project Coordination Office (users are defined and permissions assigned electronically).
2. The utility entity must register its work team in each coordination office at each municipality (including certified contractors, consultants, and supervisors).
3. The following conditions apply to work team members (contractors/consultants/supervisors) before they are registered in an excavation permit request:
● The commercial records of both the main contractor and subcontractors must be valid and active throughout the excavation period until the issuance of the clearance certificate.
● The main contractor and subcontractors must have a valid City Service Provider Classification Certificate throughout the excavation duration. Contractors can apply for a City Service Provider Classification Certificate via the provided link.
● The main contractor and subcontractors must be pre-qualified within the relevant municipality’s jurisdiction.
● The commercial records of both the primary consultant and sub-consultants must be valid and active throughout the excavation period.
● The primary consultant and sub-consultants must hold a valid City Service Provider Classification Certificate throughout the excavation duration. Consultants can apply for a City Service Provider Classification Certificate via the provided link.
4. The utility entity must sign the Service Level Agreement with the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.
5. The utility entity must prepare geographic maps (Shape Files) for the excavation paths requiring a permit.
6. The utility entity must prepare an on-site security and safety plan, ensuring compliance with safety requirements in the Traffic Control Measures Guide.
7. If road closure is necessary, the utility entity must prepare a traffic control plan, ensuring compliance with the Traffic Control Guide issued by the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing.
8. In some cases, the utility entity must conduct a preliminary analysis of the expected road impact.
9. The excavation permit request must be submitted well in advance to allow notification to all relevant authorities and coordination among them.
10. The requesting utility entity must review and verify the application data before submission.
الدليل الشامل للأعمال المدنية للبنية التحتية 2024-1446 الإصدار الأول
Comprehensive Guide to Civil Works for Infrastructure 2024-1446 (First Edition)
Review the list of conditions and government approvals required based on the type of activity.
Review the executive instructions for the list of fines and penalties for municipal violations
