An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
SASO Technical Regulation for Building Materials
Overview of Key Aspects and Provisions of Regulations & Standards
Course Overview
The Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) has developed a Technical Regulation for Building Materials, which is part of the current Saudi Building Code. The SASO Technical Regulation for Building Materials training course focuses on introducing an overview about regulation that provides the characteristics of building materials and their production methods, including the applicable associated administrative provisions. Besides, assessments and practical examples shall be promoted in an interactive manner to let all attendees realize how to better adopt such standards properly to enhance the building performance and durability in an economical design basis.
This GLOMACS SASO Technical Regulation for Building Materials training course will highlight:
- Sectors of metals and their alloys for buildings and constructions; SASO technical regulation for building materials
- Insulation and building cladding materials; SASO technical regulation for building materials
- Hydraulic links and related products; SASO technical regulation for building materials
- Bricks, tiles, ceramics, sanitary ware and related products; SASO technical regulation for building materials
- Pipes used in water, electricity and gas networks
Training Outline
DAY 1: Overview to SASO - Introduction to high performance Building Materials
- Traditional versus innovative materials
- Recycled and low emission Co2 eco-friendly materials
- 2030 Sustainable Development agenda by UN; the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Overview of Saudi Standards, Metrology & Quality Organization (SASO) Technical regulations
- SASO: Objective, scope and regulation
- SASO: General setup
- SASO: Violations and Penalties
- SASO: Transitional Provisions
- SASO Technical Regulation updates, January 14, 2022
DAY 2: SASO - Metals and their Alloys for Buildings and Constructions
- Overview for Part 1 “Metals and their Alloys”; Document No. M.A. 156-16-04-01
- Steel Plates/Sheets
- Structural Steel
- Steel Wire
- Flat-rolled products of other alloy steel
- Bars and rods
- Updates 2022: Added 6 Standards to Annex No. 1-A
- Updates 2022: Updated HS Codes in Annex 1-B
DAY 3: SASO- Insulation and Building Cladding Materials
- Overview for Part 2 “Insulation and Cladding Materials”; Document No. M.A. 156-16-04-02.
- Insulating Panels
- Plastics Polycarbonate and Polyurethane Foam
- Roof Insulation Asphalt Sheets (bitumen)
- proof plastic and rubber
- Building Glass
- Updates 2022; Added 10 Standards to Annex No. 1-A
- Updated 2022; HS Codes in Annex 1-B
DAY 4: SASO- Bricks, Tiles, Ceramics and Sanitary Ware
- Overview; Part 4: Bricks, Tiles, Ceramics, Sanitaryware, & Related Products, Document No. M.A. 161-17-07-03
- Bricks and Tiles
- Vinyl Composition, Polyester Composition, Resilient Floors and self-leveling
- Artificial Stone and Marble
- Sanitary tapware
- Updates 2022; Added 16 Standards to Annex No. 1-Abullet point 6
- Updates 2022; Updated HS Codes in Annex 1-B
DAY 5: SASO- Hydraulic Links, Pipes, Electricity and Gas Networks
- Overview; Part 3: Hydraulic Bonding and Related Products, Document No. M.A. 161-17-07-02
- Cement, its products and Building Mortar
- Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement
- Updates 2022; Added 7 Standards to Annex No. 1-A & Updated HS Codes in Annex 1-B
- Overview; Part 5: Tubes and Pipes used in Water, Electricity, and Gas Networks, Document No. M.A. 161-19-06-03
- Plastic Water and Sewage Pipes- Metal Water and Sewage Pipes
- Updates 2022; Added 16 Standards to Annex No. 1-A and Updated HS Codes in Annex 1-B
- Postponed the implementation of the Technical Regulation for Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.


About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
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