Legislation, Professional Practice and Contracts

Oct. 18 202

Dr. Husam Husain

The Building Act and the Building Codes and regulations
‫قانون المباني واكواد وشروط البناء‬
 The Building Act and the Building Codes and regulations
‫قانون المباني واكواد وشروط البناء‬

The Building Act Building Codes

 The Building Act and the Building Codes and regulations
‫قانون المباني واكواد وشروط البناء‬

The Building Act Building Codes

The Building Act is the primary piece of building
legislation. It provides the mandatory framework and
enables further building law – regulations – to be made.
 The Building Act and the Building Codes and regulations
‫قانون المباني واكواد وشروط البناء‬

The Building Act Building Codes

The Building Act is the primary piece of building
legislation. It provides the mandatory framework and
enables further building law – regulations – to be made.

The purpose of the Building Act is to:

- Ensure buildings have attributes that contribute to the
health, physical independence and wellbeing of the
people who use them.
 The Building Act and the Building Codes and regulations
‫قانون المباني واكواد وشروط البناء‬

The Building Act Building Codes

The Building Act is the primary piece of building
legislation. It provides the mandatory framework and
enables further building law – regulations – to be made.

The purpose of the Building Act is to:

- Ensure buildings have attributes that contribute to the
health, physical independence and wellbeing of the
people who use them.
- Ensure that people can use buildings safely and escape
a building in case of fire.
 The Building Act and the Building Codes and regulations
‫قانون المباني واكواد وشروط البناء‬

The Building Act Building Codes

The Building Act is the primary piece of building
legislation. It provides the mandatory framework and
enables further building law – regulations – to be made.

The purpose of the Building Act is to:

- Ensure buildings have attributes that contribute to the
health, physical independence and wellbeing of the
people who use them.
- Ensure that people can use buildings safely and escape
a building in case of fire.
- Ensure buildings are designed, constructed and are
able to be used in ways that promote sustainable
development.
 The Building Act and the Building Codes and regulations
‫قانون المباني واكواد وشروط البناء‬

The Building Act Building Codes

The Building Act is the primary piece of building
legislation. It provides the mandatory framework and
enables further building law – regulations – to be made.

The purpose of the Building Act is to:

- Ensure buildings have attributes that contribute to the
health, physical independence and wellbeing of the
people who use them.
- Ensure that people can use buildings safely and escape
a building in case of fire.
- Ensure buildings are designed, constructed and are
able to be used in ways that promote sustainable
development.
- Provide for the regulation of building work.
 The Building Act and the Building Codes and regulations
‫قانون المباني واكواد وشروط البناء‬

The Building Act Building Codes

The Building Act is the primary piece of building It contains objectives, functional requirements and
legislation. It provides the mandatory framework and performance criteria for new building work.
enables further building law – regulations – to be made.

The purpose of the Building Act is to:

- Ensure buildings have attributes that contribute to the
health, physical independence and wellbeing of the
people who use them.
- Ensure that people can use buildings safely and escape
a building in case of fire.
- Ensure buildings are designed, constructed and are
able to be used in ways that promote sustainable
development.
- Provide for the regulation of building work.
 The Building Act and the Building Codes and regulations
‫قانون المباني واكواد وشروط البناء‬

The Building Act Building Codes

The Building Act is the primary piece of building It contains objectives, functional requirements and
legislation. It provides the mandatory framework and performance criteria for new building work.
enables further building law – regulations – to be made.
The functional requirements and performance criteria
The purpose of the Building Act is to: are mandatory and state how the building must
- Ensure buildings have attributes that contribute to the function and perform.
health, physical independence and wellbeing of the
people who use them.
- Ensure that people can use buildings safely and escape
a building in case of fire.
- Ensure buildings are designed, constructed and are
able to be used in ways that promote sustainable
development.
- Provide for the regulation of building work.
 The Building Act and the Building Codes and regulations
‫قانون المباني واكواد وشروط البناء‬

The Building Act Building Codes

The Building Act is the primary piece of building It contains objectives, functional requirements and
legislation. It provides the mandatory framework and performance criteria for new building work.
enables further building law – regulations – to be made.
The functional requirements and performance criteria
The purpose of the Building Act is to: are mandatory and state how the building must
- Ensure buildings have attributes that contribute to the function and perform.
health, physical independence and wellbeing of the
people who use them. The Building Code is ‘performance-based’, meaning it
- Ensure that people can use buildings safely and escape does not prescribe exactly how work should be done.
a building in case of fire. Rather, it states how building work has to perform.
- Ensure buildings are designed, constructed and are
able to be used in ways that promote sustainable
development.
- Provide for the regulation of building work.
 The Building Act and the Building Codes and regulations
‫قانون المباني واكواد وشروط البناء‬

The Building Act Building Codes

The Building Act is the primary piece of building
legislation. It provides the mandatory framework and
enables further building law – regulations – to be made.
The purpose of the Building Act is to:
- Ensure buildings have attributes that contribute to the
health, physical independence and wellbeing of the
people who use them.
- Ensure that people can use buildings safely and escape
a building in case of fire.
- Ensure buildings are designed, constructed and are
able to be used in ways that promote sustainable
development.
- Provide for the regulation of building work.
It contains objectives, functional requirements and
performance criteria for new building work.
The functional requirements and performance criteria
are mandatory and state how the building must
function and perform.
The Building Code is ‘performance-based’, meaning it
does not prescribe exactly how work should be done.
Rather, it states how building work has to perform.
This allows for flexibility in building design, technology
and systems. There are many ways to comply with the
performance criteria in the Building Code.
https://www.building.govt.nz/building-code-compliance/how-the-building-code-works/
Terms and
Definitions
Urban Mass

The built-up area within a city or a village including all

Services and divisions.
Urban Mass

The built-up area within a city or a village including all

Services and divisions.
Residential neighborhood

Group of buildings including all required services

Which fulfills life needs.
Residential neighborhood

Group of buildings including all required services

Which fulfills life needs.
Residential Area (Urban Design)

A residential project including main services. It depends on

other surrounding areas to cover the missing services.
The total population density of the city or village

Total Population / Total Area

(Excluding agriculture, water bodies, deserts, etc.)
The total population density of the city or village

Total Population / Total Area

(Excluding agriculture, water bodies, deserts, etc.)
The total population density of the city or village

Total Population / Total Area

(Excluding agriculture, water bodies, deserts, etc.)

350,000 Inhabitant
10M m2
The total population density of the city or village

Total Population / Total Area

(Excluding agriculture, water bodies, deserts, etc.)

350,000 Inhabitant
10M m2

28.5m2 / person
Net residential density

Total units / Total Area

(Excluding streets and public areas)
Net residential density

Total units / Total Area

(Excluding streets and public areas)
Net residential density

Total units / Total Area

(Excluding streets and public areas)

84 Units
15000 M2
Net residential density

Total units / Total Area

(Excluding streets and public areas)

84 Units
15000 M2

0.0056 Units / M2
Net residential density

Total units / Total Area

(Excluding streets and public areas)

84 Units
15000 M2

5.6 Units / 1thousandM2

Crowding rate

Total number of Family members / Unit

Block

Plot of land surrounded by streets from all sides.

Block

Plot of land surrounded by streets from all sides.

Plot

Part of the block, or any piece of land designed as a

Unit to develop a certain land use
Plot

Part of the block, or any piece of land designed as a

Unit to develop a certain land use
Footprint

Percentage of the built area (ground floor) / Total area of the plot
Footprint

Percentage of the built area (ground floor) / Total area of the plot
Footprint

Percentage of the built area (ground floor) / Total area of the plot

Plot

Building
Building / Built-up Density

Total built up area, including buildings’ floors / Total land

area
Built-up Density

Total built up area, including buildings’ floors / Total land

area

Plot

Building
Built-up Density

Total built up area, including buildings’ floors / Total land

area
Building

Plot
Built-up Density

Total built up area, including buildings’ floors / Total land

area
Building

Plot
Lands division/planning maps

A detailed map of the proposed plots areas and land uses.

Lands division

A detailed map of the proposed plots areas and land uses.

Lands division

A detailed map of the proposed plots areas and land uses.

Residential Residential Services/Retail Services/Retail

School Public Space Residential Services/Retail

Extension areas

The lands added to the existing urban mass in the city or

village to accommodate the future increase of population
Infrastructure

The necessary services and facilities that meet the general

needs, such as the rain, water, energy and communications
network
Road Limit

The line that defines the width of the road (Public and
Private).
Road Axis

The line that defines the middle of the road width

Construction line

The line that indicates the start point of construction.

Construction line

The line that indicates the start point of construction.

Building Height

The height of the top level of the concrete slab for the last
floor, from the level of the sidewalk (without service rooms
on the roof)
Building Height

The height of the top level of the concrete slab for the last
floor, from the level of the sidewalk (without service rooms
on the roof)
The overall height of the building

The height of the highest point in the building, measured

from the level of the sidewalk (Zero line)
Setback (Front, Side, Back)

The distance at which the building line must respect from

the construction line or the road

Municode Library
Residential Unit
A place where you stay. It provides basic daily functional needs such as
Kitchen, Toilets, Bedroom(s), etc.

Residential room/cell
A room designed for living except for corridors and circulation areas.

Building Facilities/Utilities
An area, which is not prepared for living or residence like; kitchen, toilet,
lobby, corridor & places specified for washing or storage.
Court/Courtyard/Patio
A space, connected through its upper side to the sky, and specified to provide
building’s rooms & facilities with ventilation & natural lighting. It extends
vertically through the full building’s height without any obstruction, except
the permitted protrusions
Internal Court/Courtyard/Patio
A space, connected through its upper side to the sky, and surrounded by walls
from all sides.
External Court/Courtyard/Patio
A space, connected through its upper side to the sky, and at least one of its
sides coincides the road limit
Pocket Courtyard
A space, connected through its upper side to the sky, and through one of its
sides to the road or a courtyard. Rooms & utilities, which are have no direct
access to a road or a courtyard, can have openings to that pocket for
ventilation & day lighting
According to the function..

Service Courtyard
A space having the function of providing natural lighting & ventilation for
building’s utilities such as staircase, toilets & kitchens.

Residential Courtyard
A space having the function of providing natural lighting & ventilation for
some building’s rooms such as bedrooms and living rooms.
Balcony
Any protruding floor slab, surrounded by a barrier or a railing whose height
doesn't exceed the person’s height, so that it allows viewing of the
external/ambient space.

Protruding Tower (Burj):

A protruding slab of an upper roofed floor, surrounded by walls with full story
height.
Roof Parapet
The wall/fence built above the last/upper roof slab of the building.
Cornice
Any decorative element or motive, which is protruding out of the external
wall.
How is it done..?
How to design it..?
Who make laws and regulations?
 ‫الشعب‬
‫مجلس الشعبة‬ ‫جمعية عمومية‬ ‫معماري‬ ‫الجمعية عمومية‬
‫(جميع اعضاء النقابة)‬
‫مدني‬
‫انتخاب‬
‫ميكانيك‬

‫هيكل النقابة‬
‫مجلس النقابة والنقيب‬
‫كهربائية‬
‫(‪ 60-45‬عضو)‬
‫كيميائية ونووية‬

‫صناعة غزل ونسيج‬

‫نقابات فرعية (في كل محافظة)‬
‫تعدين وبترول وفلزات‬ ‫‪-‬رئيس واعضاء‪-‬‬

‫اخصائي‬
‫مهندس ممارس‬ ‫مهندس‬

‫أعضاء‬
‫استشاري‬ ‫(‪ 20‬سنة تخرج و‬
‫(‪ 7‬سنوات)‬ ‫(سنتين)‬
‫‪ 8‬سنوات قيد)‬

‫مكتب‬

‫سجل‬
‫استشاري‬ ‫شخصي‬
‫استشاري‬
 ‫الشعب‬
‫مجلس الشعبة‬ ‫جمعية عمومية‬ ‫معماري‬ ‫الجمعية عمومية‬
‫(جميع اعضاء النقابة)‬
‫مدني‬
‫انتخاب‬
‫ميكانيك‬

‫هيكل النقابة‬
‫مجلس النقابة والنقيب‬
‫كهربائية‬
‫(‪ 60-45‬عضو)‬
‫كيميائية ونووية‬

‫صناعة غزل ونسيج‬

‫نقابات فرعية (في كل محافظة)‬
‫تعدين وبترول وفلزات‬ ‫‪-‬رئيس واعضاء‪-‬‬

‫اخصائي‬
‫مهندس ممارس‬ ‫مهندس‬

‫أعضاء‬
‫استشاري‬ ‫(‪ 20‬سنة تخرج و‬
‫(‪ 7‬سنوات)‬ ‫(سنتين)‬
‫‪ 8‬سنوات قيد)‬

‫مكتب‬

‫سجل‬
‫استشاري‬ ‫شخصي‬
‫استشاري‬
 General
‫جمعية عمومية‬
Assembly

Contribute
‫حق المساهمة‬
Future Dev.
‫خطط مستقبلية‬
Plans
 The Supreme Council for Planning and Urban Development

The relevant authorities set the urban development vision and plans
 The Supreme Council for Planning and Urban Development

The relevant authorities set the urban development vision and plans

‫جمعية عمومية‬
‫حق المساهمة‬
‫خطط مستقبلية‬
+ +
‫وزارة االسكان‬
‫هيئة المجتمعات العمرانية الجديدة‬
‫الهيئة العامة التخطيط العمراني‬
‫هيئة التنمية السياحية‬
‫الهيئة المصرية العامة لحماية الشواطيء‬
‫جهاز شئون البيئة‬
‫هيئة الحماية المدنية‬
‫جهاز التفتيش الفني علي اعمال البناء‬
‫المركز القومي لبحوث االسكان والبناء‬
‫اجهزة المدن الجديدة‬
‫ادارات االسكان باالحياء – االدارة المحلية‬
‫االتحاد المصري لمقاولي التشييد و البناء‬
‫المجمعة المصرية لتأمين المسئولية المدنية عن اخطار البناء‬
General
Assembly
Contribute
Future Dev.
Plans
Ministry of Housing
New Urban Communities Authority
General Organization for Physical Planning
Tourism Development Authority
Shores Protection Authority
Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency
Civil Protection Authority
Authority on the construction work Technical inspection
Housing and Building Research National Center
New Communities’ Authority
District Housing Department
Egyptian Federation for Construction and Building Contractors
Civil Liability from Construction Insurance Pool
‫انواع المخططات العمرانية‬ Arabic Definition English Definition
Types of development plans
‫المخطط االستراتيجي‬ ,‫ محافظة‬,‫ اقليمي‬,‫ رؤية مستقبلية للتنمية العمرانية (قومي‬A future vision for urban development
The strategic plan )‫ قرية‬,‫( مدينة‬national, regional, governorate, city,
village)

‫المخطط االستراتيجي القومي‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج تنمية على كامل مساحة‬Development goals, policies and
The National Strategic Plan .‫ الجمهورية‬programs over the entire area of the
Republic.

‫المخطط االستراتيجي االقليمي‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج للتنمية لكل اقليم والجهات‬Goals, policies and programs for
The regional strategic plan .‫ المسؤوولة عليه‬development for each region and the
responsible authorities for it.

‫المخطط االستراتيجي للمحافظة‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج للتنمية لكل محافظة في اطار‬Goals, policies and programs for
Governorate strategic plan .‫ المخطط االقليمي‬development for each governorate within
the framework of the regional plan.

‫القرية‬/‫المخطط االستراتيجي للمدينة‬ ‫ خطط واحتياجات اللتوسع العمراني وخطط التنمية على‬Plans and needs for urban expansion and
The city/village strategic plan .‫ المستوى المحلي في اطار كل محافظة‬development plans at the local level within
the framework of each governorate.

‫المخطط التفصيلي‬ .‫المخطط التنفيذي والبرامج التنفيذية‬ The executive plan and executive
The Detailed Plan/The Executive Plan programs.
‫انواع المخططات العمرانية‬ Arabic Definition English Definition
Types of development plans
‫المخطط االستراتيجي‬ ,‫ محافظة‬,‫ اقليمي‬,‫ رؤية مستقبلية للتنمية العمرانية (قومي‬A future vision for urban development
The strategic plan )‫ قرية‬,‫( مدينة‬national, regional, governorate, city,
village)

‫المخطط االستراتيجي القومي‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج تنمية على كامل مساحة‬Development goals, policies and
The National Strategic Plan .‫ الجمهورية‬programs over the entire area of the
Republic.

‫المخطط االستراتيجي االقليمي‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج للتنمية لكل اقليم والجهات‬Goals, policies and programs for
The regional strategic plan .‫ المسؤوولة عليه‬development for each region and the
responsible authorities for it.

‫المخطط االستراتيجي للمحافظة‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج للتنمية لكل محافظة في اطار‬Goals, policies and programs for
Governorate strategic plan .‫ المخطط االقليمي‬development for each governorate within
the framework of the regional plan.

‫القرية‬/‫المخطط االستراتيجي للمدينة‬ ‫ خطط واحتياجات اللتوسع العمراني وخطط التنمية على‬Plans and needs for urban expansion and
The city/village strategic plan .‫ المستوى المحلي في اطار كل محافظة‬development plans at the local level within
the framework of each governorate.

‫المخطط التفصيلي‬ .‫المخطط التنفيذي والبرامج التنفيذية‬ The executive plan and executive
The Detailed Plan/The Executive Plan programs.
‫انواع المخططات العمرانية‬ Arabic Definition English Definition
Types of development plans
‫المخطط االستراتيجي‬ ,‫ محافظة‬,‫ اقليمي‬,‫ رؤية مستقبلية للتنمية العمرانية (قومي‬A future vision for urban development
The strategic plan )‫ قرية‬,‫( مدينة‬national, regional, governorate, city,
village)

‫المخطط االستراتيجي القومي‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج تنمية على كامل مساحة‬Development goals, policies and
The National Strategic Plan .‫ الجمهورية‬programs over the entire area of the
Republic.

‫المخطط االستراتيجي االقليمي‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج للتنمية لكل اقليم والجهات‬Goals, policies and programs for
The regional strategic plan .‫ المسؤوولة عليه‬development for each region and the
responsible authorities for it.

‫المخطط االستراتيجي للمحافظة‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج للتنمية لكل محافظة في اطار‬Goals, policies and programs for
Governorate strategic plan .‫ المخطط االقليمي‬development for each governorate within
the framework of the regional plan.

‫القرية‬/‫المخطط االستراتيجي للمدينة‬ ‫ خطط واحتياجات اللتوسع العمراني وخطط التنمية على‬Plans and needs for urban expansion and
The city/village strategic plan .‫ المستوى المحلي في اطار كل محافظة‬development plans at the local level within
the framework of each governorate.

‫المخطط التفصيلي‬ .‫المخطط التنفيذي والبرامج التنفيذية‬ The executive plan and executive
The Detailed Plan/The Executive Plan programs.
‫انواع المخططات العمرانية‬ Arabic Definition English Definition
Types of development plans
‫المخطط االستراتيجي‬ ,‫ محافظة‬,‫ اقليمي‬,‫ رؤية مستقبلية للتنمية العمرانية (قومي‬A future vision for urban development
The strategic plan )‫ قرية‬,‫( مدينة‬national, regional, governorate, city,
village)

‫المخطط االستراتيجي القومي‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج تنمية على كامل مساحة‬Development goals, policies and
The National Strategic Plan .‫ الجمهورية‬programs over the entire area of the
Republic.

‫المخطط االستراتيجي االقليمي‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج للتنمية لكل اقليم والجهات‬Goals, policies and programs for
The regional strategic plan .‫ المسؤوولة عليه‬development for each region and the
responsible authorities for it.

‫المخطط االستراتيجي للمحافظة‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج للتنمية لكل محافظة في اطار‬Goals, policies and programs for
Governorate strategic plan .‫ المخطط االقليمي‬development for each governorate within
the framework of the regional plan.

‫القرية‬/‫المخطط االستراتيجي للمدينة‬ ‫ خطط واحتياجات اللتوسع العمراني وخطط التنمية على‬Plans and needs for urban expansion and
The city/village strategic plan .‫ المستوى المحلي في اطار كل محافظة‬development plans at the local level within
the framework of each governorate.

‫المخطط التفصيلي‬ .‫المخطط التنفيذي والبرامج التنفيذية‬ The executive plan and executive
The Detailed Plan/The Executive Plan programs.
‫انواع المخططات العمرانية‬ Arabic Definition English Definition
Types of development plans
‫المخطط االستراتيجي‬ ,‫ محافظة‬,‫ اقليمي‬,‫ رؤية مستقبلية للتنمية العمرانية (قومي‬A future vision for urban development
The strategic plan )‫ قرية‬,‫( مدينة‬national, regional, governorate, city,
village)

‫المخطط االستراتيجي القومي‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج تنمية على كامل مساحة‬Development goals, policies and
The National Strategic Plan .‫ الجمهورية‬programs over the entire area of the
Republic.

‫المخطط االستراتيجي االقليمي‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج للتنمية لكل اقليم والجهات‬Goals, policies and programs for
The regional strategic plan .‫ المسؤوولة عليه‬development for each region and the
responsible authorities for it.

‫المخطط االستراتيجي للمحافظة‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج للتنمية لكل محافظة في اطار‬Goals, policies and programs for
Governorate strategic plan .‫ المخطط االقليمي‬development for each governorate within
the framework of the regional plan.

‫القرية‬/‫المخطط االستراتيجي للمدينة‬ ‫ خطط واحتياجات اللتوسع العمراني وخطط التنمية على‬Plans and needs for urban expansion and
The city/village strategic plan .‫ المستوى المحلي في اطار كل محافظة‬development plans at the local level within
the framework of each governorate.

‫المخطط التفصيلي‬ .‫المخطط التنفيذي والبرامج التنفيذية‬ The executive plan and executive
The Detailed Plan/The Executive Plan programs.
‫انواع المخططات العمرانية‬ Arabic Definition English Definition
Types of development plans
‫المخطط االستراتيجي‬ ,‫ محافظة‬,‫ اقليمي‬,‫ رؤية مستقبلية للتنمية العمرانية (قومي‬A future vision for urban development
The strategic plan )‫ قرية‬,‫( مدينة‬national, regional, governorate, city,
village)

‫المخطط االستراتيجي القومي‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج تنمية على كامل مساحة‬Development goals, policies and
The National Strategic Plan .‫ الجمهورية‬programs over the entire area of the
Republic.

‫المخطط االستراتيجي االقليمي‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج للتنمية لكل اقليم والجهات‬Goals, policies and programs for
The regional strategic plan .‫ المسؤوولة عليه‬development for each region and the
responsible authorities for it.

‫المخطط االستراتيجي للمحافظة‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج للتنمية لكل محافظة في اطار‬Goals, policies and programs for
Governorate strategic plan .‫ المخطط االقليمي‬development for each governorate within
the framework of the regional plan.

‫القرية‬/‫المخطط االستراتيجي للمدينة‬ ‫ خطط واحتياجات التوسع العمراني وخطط التنمية على‬Plans and needs for urban expansion and
The city/village strategic plan .‫ المستوى المحلي في اطار كل محافظة‬development plans at the local level within
the framework of each governorate.

‫المخطط التفصيلي‬ .‫المخطط التنفيذي والبرامج التنفيذية‬ The executive plan and executive
The Detailed Plan/The Executive Plan programs.
‫انواع المخططات العمرانية‬ Arabic Definition English Definition
Types of development plans
‫المخطط االستراتيجي‬ ,‫ محافظة‬,‫ اقليمي‬,‫ رؤية مستقبلية للتنمية العمرانية (قومي‬A future vision for urban development
The strategic plan )‫ قرية‬,‫( مدينة‬national, regional, governorate, city,
village)

‫المخطط االستراتيجي القومي‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج تنمية على كامل مساحة‬Development goals, policies and
The National Strategic Plan .‫ الجمهورية‬programs over the entire area of the
Republic.

‫المخطط االستراتيجي االقليمي‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج للتنمية لكل اقليم والجهات‬Goals, policies and programs for
The regional strategic plan .‫ المسؤوولة عليه‬development for each region and the
responsible authorities for it.

‫المخطط االستراتيجي للمحافظة‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج للتنمية لكل محافظة في اطار‬Goals, policies and programs for
Governorate strategic plan .‫ المخطط االقليمي‬development for each governorate within
the framework of the regional plan.

‫القرية‬/‫المخطط االستراتيجي للمدينة‬ ‫ خطط واحتياجات اللتوسع العمراني وخطط التنمية على‬Plans and needs for urban expansion and
The city/village strategic plan .‫ المستوى المحلي في اطار كل محافظة‬development plans at the local level within
the framework of each governorate.

‫المخطط التفصيلي‬ .‫المخطط التنفيذي والبرامج التنفيذية‬ The executive plan and executive
The Detailed Plan/The Executive Plan programs.
‫انواع المخططات العمرانية‬ Arabic Definition English Definition
Types of development plans
‫المخطط االستراتيجي‬ ,‫ محافظة‬,‫ اقليمي‬,‫ رؤية مستقبلية للتنمية العمرانية (قومي‬A future vision for urban development
The strategic plan )‫ قرية‬,‫( مدينة‬national, regional, governorate, city,
village)

‫المخطط االستراتيجي القومي‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج تنمية على كامل مساحة‬Development goals, policies and
The National Strategic Plan .‫ الجمهورية‬programs over the entire area of the
‫الهيئة العامة التخطيط العمراني‬ Republic.

‫المخطط االستراتيجي االقليمي‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج للتنمية لكل اقليم والجهات‬Goals, policies and programs for
The regional strategic plan .‫ المسؤوولة عليه‬development for each region and the
‫الهيئة العامة التخطيط العمراني‬ responsible authorities for it.

‫المخطط االستراتيجي للمحافظة‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج للتنمية لكل محافظة في اطار‬Goals, policies and programs for
Governorate strategic plan .‫ المخطط االقليمي‬development for each governorate within
‫الهيئة العامة التخطيط العمراني‬ the framework of the regional plan.

‫القرية‬/‫المخطط االستراتيجي للمدينة‬ ‫ خطط واحتياجات اللتوسع العمراني وخطط التنمية على‬Plans and needs for urban expansion and
The city/village strategic plan .‫ المستوى المحلي في اطار كل محافظة‬development plans at the local level within
the framework of each governorate.

‫المخطط التفصيلي‬ .‫المخطط التنفيذي والبرامج التنفيذية‬ The executive plan and executive
The Detailed Plan/The Executive Plan programs.
‫انواع المخططات العمرانية‬ Arabic Definition English Definition
Types of development plans
‫المخطط االستراتيجي‬ ,‫ محافظة‬,‫ اقليمي‬,‫ رؤية مستقبلية للتنمية العمرانية (قومي‬A future vision for urban development
The strategic plan )‫ قرية‬,‫( مدينة‬national, regional, governorate, city,
village)

‫المخطط االستراتيجي القومي‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج تنمية على كامل مساحة‬Development goals, policies and
The National Strategic Plan .‫ الجمهورية‬programs over the entire area of the
‫الهيئة العامة التخطيط العمراني‬ Republic.

‫المخطط االستراتيجي االقليمي‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج للتنمية لكل اقليم والجهات‬Goals, policies and programs for
The regional strategic plan .‫ المسؤوولة عليه‬development for each region and the
‫الهيئة العامة التخطيط العمراني‬ responsible authorities for it.

‫المخطط االستراتيجي للمحافظة‬ ‫ أهداف وسياسات وبرامج للتنمية لكل محافظة في اطار‬Goals, policies and programs for
Governorate strategic plan .‫ المخطط االقليمي‬development for each governorate within
‫الهيئة العامة التخطيط العمراني‬ the framework of the regional plan.

‫القرية‬/‫المخطط االستراتيجي للمدينة‬ ‫ خطط واحتياجات اللتوسع العمراني وخطط التنمية على‬Plans and needs for urban expansion and
The city/village strategic plan .‫ المستوى المحلي في اطار كل محافظة‬development plans at the local level within
the framework of each governorate.

‫المخطط التفصيلي‬ .‫المخطط التنفيذي والبرامج التنفيذية‬ The executive plan and executive
The Detailed Plan/The Executive Plan programs.
 ‫التخطيط والتنمية العمرانية‬
‫المخطط االستراتيجي العام للمدية والقرية‬
Urban Planning and Development
The general strategic plan for cities and villages

The general strategic plan for the city or village consists of

maps and reports, and it is prepared as follows:

1. Collect the necessary data ‫ جمع البيانات الالزمة‬.1

2. Analyzing the current situation (urban, economic studies, infrastructure, ‫ أوجه القصور‬,‫ اجتماعية‬,‫ بنية اساسية‬,‫ اقتصادية‬,‫ تحديد الوضع الراهن (دراسات عمرانية‬.2
social, shortcomings and areas of excellence..) )..‫ومجاالت التميز‬
3. Formulating the future vision (defining goals, strategies, programs and )‫ صياغة الرؤية المستقبلية (تحديد االهداف واالستراتيجيات والبرامج والمشاريع التي تحقق الرؤية‬.3
projects that achieve the vision) ,‫ والبعيد للجوانب التنموية‬,‫ مشروع المخطط االستراتيجي العام (على المدى القصير والمتوسط‬.4
4. The general strategic plan project (in the short, medium, and long term for :‫ موضحا مناطق االستعماالت التالية‬,)‫باالضافة الى اليات وبرامج التنفيذ ومصادر التمويل‬
the developmental aspects, in addition to the mechanisms, implementation ‫المناطق السكنية‬
programs and funding sources), defining the following areas of use: ‫المناطق االثرية‬
residential areas ‫المناطق ذات القيمة المميزة‬
Archeological areas ‫مناطق وسط المدينة‬
Areas of Special Value
‫المناطق السياحية‬
downtown areas
‫المناطق الصناعية‬
Tourist areas
‫المناطق الحرفية‬
industrial areas
‫المناطق التجارية‬
craft areas
commercial areas ‫مناطق اعادة التخطيط‬
re-planning areas ‫المناطق الغير مخططة‬
unplanned areas ‫مناطق االمتداد‬
Extension areas .‫االشتراطات والتخطيطية والقوانين وتحديد الكثافة البنائية و االرتفاعات‬
Conditions, planning, laws and determination of building density and heights.
 ‫التخطيط والتنمية العمرانية‬
‫المخطط االستراتيجي العام للمدية والقرية‬
Urban Planning and Development
The general strategic plan for cities and villages

The general strategic plan for the city or village consists of

maps and reports, and it is prepared as follows:

1. Collect the necessary data ‫ جمع البيانات الالزمة‬.1

2. Analyzing the current situation (urban, economic studies, infrastructure, ‫ أوجه القصور‬,‫ اجتماعية‬,‫ بنية اساسية‬,‫ اقتصادية‬,‫ تحديد الوضع الراهن (دراسات عمرانية‬.2
social, shortcomings and areas of excellence..) )..‫ومجاالت التميز‬
3. Formulating the future vision (defining goals, strategies, programs and )‫ صياغة الرؤية المستقبلية (تحديد االهداف واالستراتيجيات والبرامج والمشاريع التي تحقق الرؤية‬.3
projects that achieve the vision) ,‫ والبعيد للجوانب التنموية‬,‫ مشروع المخطط االستراتيجي العام (على المدى القصير والمتوسط‬.4
4. The general strategic plan project (in the short, medium, and long term for :‫ موضحا مناطق االستعماالت التالية‬,)‫باالضافة الى اليات وبرامج التنفيذ ومصادر التمويل‬
the developmental aspects, in addition to the mechanisms, implementation ‫المناطق السكنية‬
programs and funding sources), defining the following areas of use: ‫المناطق االثرية‬
residential areas ‫المناطق ذات القيمة المميزة‬
Archeological areas ‫مناطق وسط المدينة‬
Areas of Special Value
‫المناطق السياحية‬

ZONING!?
downtown areas
‫المناطق الصناعية‬
Tourist areas
‫المناطق الحرفية‬
industrial areas
‫المناطق التجارية‬
craft areas
commercial areas ‫مناطق اعادة التخطيط‬
re-planning areas ‫المناطق الغير مخططة‬
unplanned areas ‫مناطق االمتداد‬
Extension areas .‫االشتراطات والتخطيطية والقوانين وتحديد الكثافة البنائية و االرتفاعات‬
Conditions, planning, laws and determination of building density and heights.
 The Detailed Plan/The Executive Plan

Achieving development goals in the city or village

 The Detailed Plan/The Executive Plan

The detailed plans for residential areas must specify at least the
following:
- Permitted building types (villas, Apartments, etc.)
- housing levels (socially and physically)
- Additional uses, services and functions
- building requirements
Conditions of existing, on-going, and future areas:

- Uses of each vacant plot

- Infrastructure Facilities
- The minimum size of plots of land and its dimensions
according to the type of use
- Front, side and Back building setbacks
- Building Conditions
- Building height
- Population Density and Crowding Rate
- Built Density
Conditions of existing, on-going, and future areas:

- Uses of each vacant plot

- Infrastructure Facilities
- The minimum size of plots of land and its dimensions
according to the type of use
- Front, side and Back building setbacks
- Building Conditions
- Building height
- Population Density and Crowding Rate
- Built Density

MASTERPLAN?!
- Each area of the executive plan is detailed accurately,
indicating its limits, permitted uses, and building uses.
- A list of building requirements/conditions must be
specified for each area of the detailed plan, including:

The area of the plot of land is not

less than 70 m2 for villages and
120 m2 for cities located within
the urban extension of the village
and the city.
The facade of the plot overlooking
a road shall not be less than 7m
1. Dimensions and area
for villages and 10m for cities in
expansion areas.
The width of the residential block
does not exceed 250 meters for
the city and 150 meters for the
village.
*Length of the Plot is no more
than the twice of the width

* (not in the Arabic reference)

- Each area of the executive plan is detailed accurately,
indicating its limits, permitted uses, and building uses.
- A list of building requirements/conditions must be
specified for each area of the detailed plan, including:

The area of the plot of land is not

less than 70 m2 for villages and
120 m2 for cities located within
the urban extension of the village
and the city.
The facade of the plot overlooking
a road shall not be less than 7m
1. Dimensions and area
for villages and 10m for cities in
expansion areas.
The width of the residential block
does not exceed 250 meters for
the city and 150 meters for the
village.
*Length of the Plot is no more
than the twice of the width

* (not in the Arabic reference)

- Each area of the executive plan is detailed accurately,
indicating its limits, permitted uses, and building uses.
- A list of building requirements/conditions must be
specified for each area of the detailed plan, including:

The area of the plot of land is not

less than 70 m2 for villages and
120 m2 for cities located within
the urban extension of the village
and the city.
The facade of the plot overlooking
a road shall not be less than 7m
1. Dimensions and area
for villages and 10m for cities in
expansion areas.
The width of the residential block
does not exceed 250 meters for
the city and 150 meters for the
village.
*Length of the Plot is no more
than the twice of the width

* (not in the Arabic reference)

- Each area of the executive plan is detailed accurately,
indicating its limits, permitted uses, and building uses.
- A list of building requirements/conditions must be
specified for each area of the detailed plan, including:

The area of the plot of land is not

less than 70 m2 for villages and
120 m2 for cities located within
the urban extension of the village
and the city.
The facade of the plot overlooking
a road shall not be less than 7m
1. Dimensions and area
for villages and 10m for cities in
expansion areas.
The width of the residential block
does not exceed 250 meters for
the city and 150 meters for the
village.
*Length of the Plot is no more
than the twice of the width

* (not in the Arabic reference)

 It is Determined by the maximum
percentage of construction
*For:
2. Coverage/footprint ratio
Residential 40%-60%
Services 25%-30%

* (not in the Arabic reference)

3. Building Density It is Determined for each area of
the detailed/executive plan.
 • The minimum road width on
4. Width of Streets which the plot of land is located,
is not less than 6 meters for
roads in villages, and 10 meters
in cities.
 Villas: Front 4m, side 3m, Back 6m

Apartments: Front 4m, side 4m, Back

Setbacks 6m

Services: 6m All Sides

* (not in the Arabic reference)

 Villas: Front 4m, side 3m, Back 6m

Apartments: Front 4m, side 4m, Back

Setbacks 6m

Services: 6m All Sides

* (not in the Arabic reference)

 Villas: Front 4m, side 3m, Back 6m

Apartments: Front 4m, side 4m, Back

Setbacks 6m

Services: 6m All Sides

- Plots of land with an area of up

Setbacks to 175m2, the construction may
(according to the Minister of Local take place at 100%, and without
Development, 2021) setbacks
- More than 175m2:
Side setback Min. 2.5M
Façade Min. 8.5M

* (not in the Arabic reference)

 It is determined according to the
conditions specified in the general
strategic plan of the city of village,
and it is possible to have different
heights within the same
area/district.
*
Villas: Ground + First + Basement +
Roof rooms with overall height equal
5. Building heights
to 25% of Ground floor Area

Apartment Build.: Ground + Three

typical floors + Basement + Roof
rooms with overall height equal to
25% of Ground floor Area

Services: Ground + Two typical floors

+ Basement + Roof rooms with
overall height equal to 25% of
Ground floor Area

* (not in the Arabic reference)

Plot

Building footprint
100m2
Plot
Plot
Plot
 It is determined according to the
conditions specified in the general
strategic plan of the city of village,
and it is possible to have different
heights within the same
area/district.
*
Villas: Ground + First + Basement +
Roof rooms with overall height equal
5. Building heights
to 25% of Ground floor Area

Apartment Build.: Ground + Three

typical floors + Basement + Roof
rooms with overall height equal to
25% of Ground floor Area

Services: Ground + Two typical

floors + Basement + Roof rooms
with overall height equal to 25% of
Ground floor Area

* (not in the Arabic reference)

 - Street width that is less than 8
meters, the maximum height of
building is 10 meters, while the
maximum height in the floors is
ground + two floors.

- Street width that is more than 8

Relation between Road width and to 12 meters, the maximum
Building heights, according to the height in meters is 13 meters,
new law 2021 while the maximum height is
ground floors + 3 floors.

- Street width that is more than 12

meters, the maximum height
meters is 16 meters, and the
maximum height in floors is
ground + 4 floors.

- Maximum height of the

basement ceiling is 1.2m from
the zero line.

* (not in the Arabic reference)

 - A minimum of one car parking
space must be provided for each
housing unit.
Car Parking Regulations
- One car parking space must be
provided for every 50 square
meters of closed service
buildings.

* (not in the Arabic reference)

Examples
Ex. 1

No. of rows: 2
Block width: 60M
Plot width: 10M
Apt. Building width: 6M

Find the following in urban area and rural area:

1. Min plot length?

2. Min Building length?
3. Setbacks (Front, side, rear)
Ex. 1

No. of rows: 2
Block width: 60M
Plot width: 10M
Apt. Building width: 6M The area of the plot of land is not
less than 70 m2 for villages and
Find the following in urban area and rural area: 120 m2 for cities located within
the urban extension of the village
and the city.
1. Min plot length?
The facade of the plot overlooking
a road shall not be less than 7m
1. Dimensions and area
for villages and 10m for cities in
expansion areas.
The width of the residential block
does not exceed 250 meters for
the city and 150 meters for the
village.
*Length of the Plot is no more
than the twice of the width
Ex. 1

No. of rows: 2
Block width: 60M
Plot width: 10M
Apt. Building width: 6M The area of the plot of land is not
less than 70 m2 for villages and
Find the following in urban area and rural area: 120 m2 for cities located within
the urban extension of the village
and the city.
1. Min plot length? 12m
The facade of the plot overlooking
a road shall not be less than 7m
1. Dimensions and area
for villages and 10m for cities in
expansion areas.
The width of the residential block
does not exceed 250 meters for
the city and 150 meters for the
village.
*Length of the Plot is no more
than the twice of the width
Ex. 1

No. of rows: 2
Block width: 60M
Plot width: 10M
Apt. Building width: 6M

Find the following in urban area and rural area:

2. Min Building length?

Ex. 1

No. of rows: 2
Block width: 60M
Plot width: 10M
Apt. Building width: 6M
It is Determined by the maximum
percentage of construction
Find the following in urban area and rural area:
*For:
2. Coverage/footprint ratio
Residential 40%-60%
Services 25%-30%
2. Min Building length?
Ex. 1

No. of rows: 2
Block width: 60M
Plot width: 10M
Apt. Building width: 6M
It is Determined by the maximum
percentage of construction
Find the following in urban area and rural area:
*For:
2. Coverage/footprint ratio
Residential 40%-60%
Services 25%-30%
2. Min Building length? 8m
Ex. 1

No. of rows: 2
Block width: 60M
Plot width: 10M
Apt. Building width: 6M

Find the following in urban area and rural area:

3. Setbacks (Front, side, rear)

Ex. 1
Villas: Front 4m, side 3m, Back 6m
No. of rows: 2
Apartments: Front 4m, side 4m, Back
Block width: 60M
Setbacks 6m
Plot width: 10M
Apt. Building width: 6M Services: 6m All Sides

Find the following in urban area and rural area:

3. Setbacks (Front, side, rear)

Ex. 1
Villas: Front 4m, side 3m, Back 6m
No. of rows: 2
Apartments: Front 4m, side 4m, Back
Block width: 60M
Setbacks 6m
Plot width: 10M
Apt. Building width: 6M Services: 6m All Sides

Find the following in urban area and rural area:

3. Setbacks (Front, side, rear) - Plots of land with an area of up

Setbacks to 175m2, the construction may
(according to the Minister of Local take place at 100%, and without
Development, 2021) setbacks
- More than 175m2:
Side setback Min. 2.5M
Façade Min. 8.5M
Ex. 2

Following the previous example, what is the maximum height allowed?

Ex. 2

Following the previous example, what is the maximum height allowed?

It is determined according to the

conditions specified in the general
strategic plan of the city of village,
and it is possible to have different
heights within the same
area/district.
*
Villas: Ground + First + Basement +
Roof rooms with overall height equal
5. Building heights
to 25% of Ground floor Area

Apartment Build.: Ground + Three

typical floors + Basement + Roof
rooms with overall height equal to
25% of Ground floor Area

Services: Ground + Two typical floors

+ Basement + Roof rooms with
overall height equal to 25% of
Ground floor Area
Ex. 2

Following the previous example, what is the maximum height allowed?

12m
It is determined according to the
conditions specified in the general
strategic plan of the city of village,
and it is possible to have different
heights within the same
area/district.
*
Villas: Ground + First + Basement +
Roof rooms with overall height equal
5. Building heights
to 25% of Ground floor Area

Apartment Build.: Ground + Three

typical floors + Basement + Roof
rooms with overall height equal to
25% of Ground floor Area

Services: Ground + Two typical floors

+ Basement + Roof rooms with
overall height equal to 25% of
Ground floor Area
Ex. 3

If the block is surrounded by a street of 12M width, what is the maximum height and floors number allowed?
Ex. 3

If the block is surrounded by a street of 12M width, what is the maximum height and floors number allowed?
Ex. 3

If the block is surrounded by a street of 12M width, what is the maximum height and floors number allowed?

- Street width that is less than 8

meters, the maximum height of
building is 10 meters, while the
maximum height in the floors is
ground + two floors.

- Street width that is more than 8

Relation between Road width and to 12 meters, the maximum
Building heights, according to the height in meters is 13 meters,
new law 2021 while the maximum height is
ground floors + 3 floors.

- Street width that is more than 12

meters, the maximum height
meters is 16 meters, and the
maximum height in floors is
ground + 4 floors.

- Maximum height of the

basement ceiling is 1.2m from
the zero line.
Ex. 3

If the block is surrounded by a street of 12M width, what is the maximum height and floors number allowed?

- Street width that is less than 8

meters, the maximum height of
building is 10 meters, while the
maximum height in the floors is
ground + two floors.

- Street width that is more than 8

Relation between Road width and to 12 meters, the maximum
Building heights, according to the height in meters is 13 meters,
new law 2021 while the maximum height is
ground floors + 3 floors.

- Street width that is more than 12

meters, the maximum height
meters is 16 meters, and the
maximum height in floors is
ground + 4 floors.

- Maximum height of the

basement ceiling is 1.2m from
the zero line.
Ex. 4

What is the minimum car parking spaces for a building of 1200M2?

Ex. 4

What is the minimum car parking spaces for a building of 1200M2?

- A minimum of one car parking

space must be provided for each
housing unit.
Car Parking Regulations
- One car parking space must be
provided for every 50 square
meters of closed service
buildings.
Ex. 4

What is the minimum car parking spaces for a building of 1200M2?

24 parking spaces
- A minimum of one car parking
space must be provided for each
housing unit.
Car Parking Regulations
- One car parking space must be
provided for every 50 square
meters of closed service
buildings.