Security
Security
2017 Issue
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Interior وز َارة الداخليـَّـة
َ
High Commission for Industrial Security اهليئة العليا لألمن الصناعي
Secretariat General األمانة العامة
INTRODUCTION
The national security of Saudi Arabia, including the security of the economy and the well-being of
its population, depends directly on the physical and operational safety of a range of facilities across
Saudi Arabia. These facilities are required to have adequate levels of protection as defined within
these Directives.
The High Commission for Industrial Security, referred to as HCIS, is the national regulatory agency
for Security, Safety & Fire Protection requirements at industrial facilities and designated critical
infrastructure, Kingdom-wide. The HCIS Security Directives are mandated by the Minister of
Interior, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The HCIS issues the Security, Safety & Fire Protection directives.
These Directives set forth the framework under which HCIS specifies safety, fire protection and
security requirements at the facilities under its jurisdiction. Facility operators are responsible for
compliance with the regulations stated therein.
Compliance with these Directives is a statutory requirement under the laws of the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia. Failure to comply with HCIS regulations at facilities under HCIS jurisdiction may result
in operation delays as HCIS approvals are a prerequisite for facility operation.
HCIS reserves the exclusive right to modify, add to, or amend, the Security, Safety & Fire Protection
Directives without prior notice.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Interior وز َارة الداخليـَّـة
َ
High Commission for Industrial Security اهليئة العليا لألمن الصناعي
Secretariat General األمانة العامة