Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 711012
SSIC code 711012 designates Fire protection technical services (تقديم الخدمات الفنية للوقاية والحماية من الحريق) under the official Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (January 2025 / 2026 Edition, based on UN ISIC Rev. 4) administered by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).
Detailed Description: Preparing fire protection prevention plans for public and private facilities, analysing and evaluating hazards and preparing studies to prevent losses, preparing technical reports on the conformity or readiness of fire protection systems in the facilities for civil defense regulations and instructions and for saudi or international standards adopted and received, preventive awareness through scientific sessions and educational lectures to raise awareness of operators and users of the public and private facilities who specialize in safety and risk response and requirements, provide technical advice and education to them, including the preparation of the mandated tasks, Technical about licensed installation and maintenance contractors for their compliance with the requirements of their activity.
It serves as the mandatory regulatory benchmark for Commercial Registration (CR) with the Ministry of Commerce, MISA foreign investment licensing (allowing up to 100% foreign equity ownership), municipal permits on the Balady portal, and Nitaqat Saudization quota determinations by MHRSD.
| Parameter | Official Value |
|---|---|
| Saudi SSIC Code | 711012 |
| Official Title (EN) | Fire protection technical services |
| Official Title (AR) | تقديم الخدمات الفنية للوقاية والحماية من الحريق |
| Classification Level | Activity |
| Section Category | Section M — Professional, scientific and technical activities |
| Parent Entity Code | 7110 — Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy |
| Supervisory Authority | Higher Commission for Industrial Security |
| Licensing Entity | Higher Commission for Industrial Security |
| Standard Custodian | General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) |
| Edition / Version | SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition |
| Assessment Factor | Verification Status | Regulatory Source / Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Official GASTAT Registry | ✅ Verified | Confirmed in official GASTAT SSIC January 2025 / 2026 release |
| ISIC Rev. 4 International Crosswalk | ✅ Aligned | Standardized UN International Industrial Classification mapping |
| Commercial Registration (CR) Active | ✅ Eligible | Available for immediate filing on Ministry of Commerce portal |
| MISA Foreign Investment Path | ✅ Permitted | 100% foreign equity eligible under MISA investment criteria |
| 5-Tier Structural Hierarchy | ✅ Complete | Full parent-child relationship verified from Section to Activity |
| Overall Regulatory Readiness Score | 🟢 10 / 10 | Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Commercial Setup |
SSIC 711012 covers Fire protection technical services (تقديم الخدمات الفنية للوقاية والحماية من الحريق) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.
Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Higher Commission for Industrial Security.
Yes. In most sectors, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) permits 100% foreign equity ownership. Refer to our MISA Guide for full requirements.
MHRSD calculates your Saudization tier based on your primary SSIC activity registered on your Commercial Registration.
Primary Data Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — National Classification for Economic Activities.
Commercial Portal: Ministry of Commerce (MC)
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