Jabel Omar Ring Road Tunnel

Jabel Omar Ring Road Tunnel

Makkah Saudi Arabia

This project focused on fire engineering and construction administration for the Jabl Omar Ring Road Tunnel, a 280-meter-long tunnel in Makkah. The primary objective was to secure the Civil Defence (CD) Occupancy Permit for the tunnel by ensuring all installed fire protection and life safety systems complied with the Saudi Building Code (SBC) and NFPA Codes and Standards. The scope included the review of shop drawings, material submittals, site inspections, and witnessing of testing and commissioning.

Project Stages and Services

Aman International Engineering team provided a comprehensive construction administration approach to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle:

Shop Drawings and Material Submittal Review

• Shop drawings for fire protection and detection systems were reviewed, including standpipe systems, fire detection devices, and mass notification systems.
• Material submittals for life safety equipment and fire protection components, such as fire extinguishers and standpipe components, were reviewed.
• Detailed comment sheets were provided to the client, flagging any non-compliant issues.

Site Visits and Inspections

• Multiple site visits were performed to visually inspect the installation of fire protection and life safety features.
• Site inspection checklists were used to document findings, and feedback was provided on any non-compliance or code-related issues.
• The functionality testing of fire detection, fire alarm, and emergency lighting systems were witnessed to verify they met NFPA and Civil Defence requirements.

Final Reporting and Authority Submission

• Draft and final reports on commissioning and compliance were prepared and issued, which were stamped by the consultants to certify that the installed systems met all approved design drawings and applicable standards.
• The final submission to the Civil Defence was handled to obtain the necessary occupancy permit.

Project Outcome

The project successfully achieved its goal of securing the Civil Defence Occupancy Permit for the Jabl Omar Ring Road Tunnel. Our comprehensive review process, on-site inspections, and diligent follow-up ensured that all fire and life safety systems were installed correctly and functioned as intended. This resulted in a robust and reliable safety system for the tunnel, ensuring public safety and a seamless handover to the authorities.