Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 711012: Fire protection technical services

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 711012


Executive Summary & Classification Scope

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.


Key Classification Facts

ParameterOfficial Value
Saudi SSIC Code711012
Official Title (EN)Fire protection technical services
Official Title (AR)تقديم الخدمات الفنية للوقاية والحماية من الحريق
Classification LevelActivity
Section CategorySection M — Professional, scientific and technical activities
Parent Entity Code7110 — Architectural and engineering activities and related technical consultancy
Supervisory AuthorityHigher Commission for Industrial Security
Licensing EntityHigher Commission for Industrial Security
Standard CustodianGeneral Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / VersionSSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition
CodeTitle (EN)Title (AR)Details
711011Providing engineering consultation services in the field of fire safetyتقديم خدمات الاستشارات الهندسية في مجال الوقاية والحماية من الحريقView Code 711011 →
711013Architectural and engineering consultancy activitiesأنشطة الاستشارات الهندسية والمعماريةView Code 711013 →
711014Management of Construction projectsإدارة المشاريع الانشائيةView Code 711014 →
711015Engineering consultations for urban planningالاستشارات الهندسية للتخطيط الحضريView Code 711015 →
711016Engineering consultations for landscape architectureالاستشارات الهندسية لعمارة البيئةView Code 711016 →
711017Provide Water Efficiency And Conservation Servicesأنشطة تقديم خدمات لكفاءة وترشيد المياهView Code 711017 →
711020geophysical, geologic and seismic surveyingأنشطة المسح والاستكشاف الجيولوجى والتنقيبView Code 711020 →
711031Engineering consultations for roads, bridges, and tunnelsالاستشارات الهندسية للطرق والجسور والانفاقView Code 711031 →
711032electrical and electronic engineering, mining engineering, chemical engineering and safety engineeringأنشطة الهندسة للمشاريع الكهربائية والحفريات والامن والسلامة والكيماويةView Code 711032 →
711033Industrial consulting activitiesأنشطة الاستشارات الصناعيةView Code 711033 →
711034Engineering consultations for oil and gasالاستشارات الهندسية للنفط والغازView Code 711034 →
711035Engineering consultations for railroadsالاستشارات الهندسية للسكك الحديديةView Code 711035 →

Regulatory & Business Setup Use Cases in Saudi Arabia

  1. Ministry of Commerce (MC): Required on your Saudi Commercial Registration (CR) to legally define the company’s business activities.
  2. Ministry of Investment (MISA): Determines eligibility for 100% foreign-owned investment licenses and capital requirements. See our MISA Licensing Guide.
  3. ZATCA Taxation & Zakat: Activity categorization for Corporate Income Tax (20%), Zakat (2.5%), and 15% VAT filing rules. See our ZATCA Tax Guide.
  4. MHRSD / Qiwa (Nitaqat Quotas): Determines the required percentage of Saudi national employees. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.
  5. Balady Municipal Licensing: Establishes commercial shop, office, and warehouse zoning compliance.

Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment FactorVerification StatusRegulatory Source / Evidence
Official GASTAT RegistryVerifiedConfirmed in official GASTAT SSIC January 2025 / 2026 release
ISIC Rev. 4 International CrosswalkAlignedStandardized UN International Industrial Classification mapping
Commercial Registration (CR) ActiveEligibleAvailable for immediate filing on Ministry of Commerce portal
MISA Foreign Investment PathPermitted100% foreign equity eligible under MISA investment criteria
5-Tier Structural HierarchyCompleteFull parent-child relationship verified from Section to Activity
Overall Regulatory Readiness Score🟢 10 / 10Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Commercial Setup

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does Saudi SSIC code 711012 cover?

SSIC 711012 covers Fire protection technical services (تقديم الخدمات الفنية للوقاية والحماية من الحريق) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 711012?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Higher Commission for Industrial Security.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 711012?

Yes. In most sectors, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) permits 100% foreign equity ownership. Refer to our MISA Guide for full requirements.

4. How does SSIC 711012 affect my company’s Nitaqat rating?

MHRSD calculates your Saudization tier based on your primary SSIC activity registered on your Commercial Registration.


Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Primary Data Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — National Classification for Economic Activities.

Commercial Portal: Ministry of Commerce (MC)

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