Article 14 of the Saudi Contractors Classification Law
المادة 14 من نظام تصنيف المقاولين
The article provides that inspectors named by the Minister's decision detect and record violations of the law and Regulations, examine records and obtain copies of necessary documents.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
يتولى مفتشون -يصدر بتسميتهم قرار من الوزير- مجتمعين أو منفردين ضبط مخالفات أحكام النظام واللائحة، وإثباتها، والاطلاع على السجلات والمعلومات، والحصول على صور من الوثائق الضرورية. وتحدد اللائحة قواعد وإجراءات عملهم.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 14 explained in plain English
This article creates the oversight body for applying the law: inspectors named by a decision of the Minister. They may work together or individually.
Their powers, according to the text, are:
- Detecting violations of the provisions of the law and the Regulations.
- Recording these violations.
- Examining records and information.
- Obtaining copies of necessary documents.
Note that the text limits obtaining documents to copies of necessary documents; it does not mention taking the originals. The status of inspector is also established only by a decision of the Minister naming him.
The article does not detail how the inspectors work, but provides that the Regulations set the rules and procedures for their work.
Violations the inspectors detect may lead to the penalties in Article 15, namely lowering the classification grade, suspending it and barring its renewal for a period not exceeding 5 years, or canceling it. This article gives the inspectors detection and recording, and does not say that they are the ones who impose the penalty. Anyone found in violation may consult a lawyer specialized in administrative matters to learn their rights.
Practical example
An inspector named by decision of the Minister visited the premises of a contracting company in Khobar and asked to examine its records and obtain copies of some contracts. The inspector has that power under this article, and if he records a violation of the provisions of the law or the Regulations, the company may face one of the penalties in Article 15.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 14 of the Saudi Contractors Classification Law
Who monitors contractors' compliance with the classification law?
Inspectors named by a decision of the Minister, who work together or individually.
Is the inspector entitled to examine a contractor's records?
Yes. The inspector may examine records and information and obtain copies of necessary documents.
What penalties may follow a violation?
Article 15 provides for lowering the classification grade, suspending it and barring its renewal for a period not exceeding 5 years, or canceling it.
More articles on Classification Violations and Penalties
- Article 15
The article sets the penalties for violating the law or Regulations: lowering the classification grade, suspending it and barring renewal for up to five years, or canceling it, with a violations schedule issued by the Minister.
1- دون إخلال بأي عقوبة أشد ينص عليها أي نظام آخر، يعاقب كل من يخالف أحكام النظام أو اللائحة بواحدة أو أكثر من العقوبات الآتية: أ- تخفيض درجة التصنيف. ب- إيقاف ا
- Article 16
The article creates a committee of at least 3 members to hear contractors' objections to classification decisions and violations and approve penalties, with its decisions open to grievance before the Administrative Court.
1- يتولى النظر في اعتراضات المقاولين على قرارات التصنيف، ومخالفات أحكام النظام واللائحة، والفصل فيها، وإقرار العقوبات المنصوص عليها في المادة (الخامسة عشرة) من
The texts are reproduced from the official website of the Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers for reference; where they differ, the officially published Arabic text prevails. This content is not legal advice.