Jeddah Central Development
Jeddah Central Development
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
This project involved providing fire and life safety consultancy services for the detailed master planning and engineering of the JCD project in Jeddah. The primary objective was to ensure the infrastructure facilities, across a vast 570-hectare area, complied with the Saudi Building Code (SBC) and NFPA Codes and Standards as adopted by the local Civil Defence (CD). The scope was explicitly limited to infrastructure and excluded all buildings, tunnels, and other special structures.
Project Stages and Services
Aman International Engineering team provided a comprehensive, multi-stage approach to address the project's fire and life safety requirements.
Master Plan Preliminary Design Review (PDR) Services:
- A basic Fire Safety Strategy Report (FSSR) was developed to ensure the master plan's foundational fire and life safety principles aligned with applicable codes.
- The schematic design for the entire 570-hectare site was reviewed to ensure the fire protection systems, including fire department access roads and fire hydrant layouts, met all regulatory requirements.
Detailed Design Review (DDR) Services:
- A detailed design review for the underground fire main, fire hydrants, and fire pumps for the 295-hectare detailed master plan area was conducted. This included verifying pump capacities and water storage sources.
- The necessary design packages were prepared and submitted to the Civil Defence for both preliminary and final approval.
Project Outcome
The project successfully established a robust fire and life safety framework for the JCD master plan. By focusing specifically on the infrastructure and adhering to a phased design review process, it ensured that the fundamental fire protection systems were compliant and ready for implementation. This work facilitated the necessary approvals from the Civil Defence, laying the groundwork for the successful development of this large-scale project.