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Gulf Insider
3 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Riyadh Bans Most Residential Infrastructure Work
Riyadh has banned work on noisy infrastructure projects in residential areas during evenings and early morning. The Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Centre (RIPC) has introduced new regulations limiting the permitted working hours for infrastructure activities in residential areas. Under the updated Infrastructure Projects Code, work in sectors such as telecommunications, energy, water, sewage, and road construction will be allowed only between: Sunday to Thursday: 7am to 6pm Weekends: 7am to 1pm Any activity outside these hours will require an emergency permit. The RIPC said the move is aimed at minimising disruptions for residents, ensuring greater comfort during non-working hours, and cutting noise pollution — particularly during evenings and weekends. The updated Infrastructure Projects Code serves as a comprehensive regulatory and technical guide for infrastructure development in Riyadh. It outlines technical standards and coordination requirements for: Government entities Service agencies Contractors Consultants Laboratories By setting clear rules for planning, coordination, and execution, the RIPC aims to ensure infrastructure projects are efficiently managed while balancing development needs with community well-being. Also read: Lufthansa to Relaunch Riyadh–Munich Route in October 2025, Boosting Saudi Capacity by 50%
Arabian Business
07-08-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Riyadh begins mandatory enforcement of Infrastructure Projects Code
The Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center has officially announced the start of mandatory implementation of the Infrastructure Projects Code, from Thursday. The code establishes a unified regulatory and technical framework for all infrastructure works in the Riyadh region. It applies to government entities, utility service providers, contractors, consultants, and quality control laboratories, offering a standardised reference for planning, coordination, execution, and oversight of projects spanning telecommunications, energy, water, sanitation, roads, and more. It covers both public and private sector developments across the capital, governorates, and rural areas. The code aims to enhance coordination among stakeholders, unify standards, and improve the quality and safety of project implementation. It covers every phase of the infrastructure lifecycle from planning and permitting, to execution, safety protocols, environmental procedures, and site closure. The regulations mandate strict adherence to safety and barrier standards, licensing requirements, site cleanliness, signage, dust and waste control, and guaranteed accessibility to homes and public facilities. The framework is designed to improve compliance levels and worksite conditions while ensuring the safety of residents, pedestrians, and workers. Contractors are required to provide safe pedestrian walkways, manage traffic movement, secure sites around the clock, install uniform signage, use warning lighting, clean sites daily, and keep all permits up to date. Since its initial rollout in a non-mandatory advisory phase, the Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center has conducted over 25 workshops and orientation sessions to introduce the code's structure and key standards. These sessions focused on reinforcing collaboration and enabling effective application of the code's requirements.
