Riyadh Stadium

Riyadh New Stadium

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

This project involved providing comprehensive fire and life safety consultancy services for the Riyadh New Stadium (RNSP) and its surrounding masterplan components, located at the northeast edge of Green Riyadh City Park, with a capacity of 80,000 seats. The project scope included a main stadium, training pitches, retail outlets, a sports park, an aquatic center, a sports hall, and a training camp. The primary goal was to ensure all designs complied with the latest Saudi Building Code (SBC) and NFPA codes, and to secure approval from the Civil Defense (CD).

Project Stages and Services

Aman International Engineering team provided a phased approach to ensure full compliance and a smooth approval process:

Conceptual Design Review (RIBA Stages 0, 1, 2)

• Initial Assessment: A thorough review of the conceptual site plans and building floor plans was conducted to establish structural fire safety features and develop a code-compliant design.
• Fire and Life Safety Strategy: A detailed Fire and Life Safety Strategy Report (FSSR) was prepared, addressing life safety concerns, property protection, and compliance with all applicable codes.

Schematic/Preliminary Design Review (RIBA Stage 3)

• Life Safety: Preliminary design drawings for life safety were reviewed, including means of egress, fire department access, and fire/smoke-rating requirements.
• Fire Protection & Fire Alarm: Preliminary design drawings were reviewed for fire protection systems, such as sprinkler layouts and standpipes, as well as fire alarm systems, including device locations and layouts.
• Smoke Management: Preliminary documentation for smoke management systems was reviewed, including general philosophy and interfaces with the fire alarm system.

Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) Approval

• Design Submission: The finalized and approved design packages were provided to the Civil Defense for initial/preliminary design approval. The firm acted as a licensed fire consultant to arrange meetings and coordinate with the authorities.

Project Outcome

The project successfully navigated a rigorous design review process for a large-scale, multi-faceted sports complex. By providing expert fire and life safety consultancy from the initial conceptual stages through to preliminary design, the firm ensured all aspects of the masterplan and stadium met the stringent requirements of the Saudi Building Code and NFPA standards. The strategic reviews and direct coordination with the Civil Defense were critical to the project's progress towards final approval.