منع وقوف الحافلات وحظر المطابخ المركزية داخل النزل المؤقتة للحجاج

The municipalities revealed the regulations governing temporary accommodations designated for hosting pilgrims to ensure their safety, organize land use in Mecca and Medina, and provide safe temporary housing that meets standards. The ministry prohibited the establishment of central kitchens within the temporary accommodations and required contracting with licensed kitchens to provide catering services and designating a hall equipped for food. However, it allowed the sale of food products through self-service machines, provided a permit is obtained, with the possibility of having laundries inside the temporary accommodations. The regulations also prohibited closing parking lots and using basements for commercial or recreational activities, limiting their use to parking and associated services.

Furthermore, the regulations required obtaining a license before commencing operations and adhering to all specified controls, with the license duration for temporary accommodations being one year, renewable.

The municipalities prohibited engaging in any activities contrary to what is stated in the license or continuing to operate after its expiration, in addition to banning the practice of additional activities not listed or exploiting public sidewalks without a permit.

Among the regulations is the full compliance with fire prevention and protection requirements, as the ministry mandated the existence of approved safety plans, attaching compliance reports from the civil defense, and ensuring easy access for vehicles to the building site via roads no less than ten meters wide. The regulations emphasized the provision of sufficient emergency exits, not less than two, and that escape routes, corridors, and stairs comply with the Saudi building code. The finishes and interior decorations must meet the approved technical specifications, with the installation of automatic and manual firefighting systems, alarm systems, lighting, and ventilation being permanent, alongside their regular maintenance.

The ministry confirmed the importance of electrical installations complying with safety requirements, organizing storage operations, especially for flammable materials, and obliging operators to have maintenance contracts with accredited companies, attaching a report from a consulting engineering office proving that the building meets all civil defense requirements. The regulations prohibited buses from stopping in front of the accommodations except during loading and unloading times, and banned reopening a closed establishment until the violation is addressed and approved by the municipality.

The instructions mandated that the building facade be free of stickers, except for entry and exit stickers, working hours, electronic payment instructions, and the commercial sign, while allowing the installation of advertising boards in accordance with the regulations.