Article 9 of the Saudi Explosives and Fireworks Law
المادة 9 من نظام المتفجرات والمفرقعات · الفصل الثاني: أحكام المتفجرات والمفرقعات
The article confines blasting work, supervising it and operating fireworks equipment to authorized persons.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
لا يجوز - لغير الأشخاص المصرح لهم - مزاولة أعمال التفجير، أو الإشراف عليها، أو تشغيل أجهزة الألعاب النارية.
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 9 explained in plain English
This article specifies who may carry out dangerous technical work connected with explosives and fireworks. Nobody other than authorized persons may do any of the following:
- Carry out blasting work, that is, actually performing the blasting.
- Supervise blasting work, since supervision in turn needs a permit and the prohibition is not confined to carrying it out.
- Operate fireworks equipment.
Under Article 1, an authorized person is a natural or legal person who meets the required conditions and holds a permit from the Ministry of Interior.
The importance of the article is practical: obtaining explosives or fireworks by lawful means does not mean anyone can operate them. If an organizer of an occasion buys fireworks under a permit, operating their equipment remains confined to someone authorized to do so.
The article does not state the conditions for obtaining these permits, but Article 10 refers to the Regulations the specification of the conditions and procedures for obtaining permits for blasting technicians and professionals working in explosives, as well as matters relating to holding fireworks displays, their venues and those authorized to operate them.
The article is linked to Article 8, which requires a permit from the Ministry to use security guard company guards to guard explosives. Anyone who wants to work in this field or organize a fireworks display can consult a lawyer who specializes in criminal cases.
Practical example
An events company in Jeddah wanted to hold a fireworks display at an opening ceremony. None of its employees may operate the fireworks equipment; the operation must be carried out by a person authorized for it by the Ministry of Interior.
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 9 of the Saudi Explosives and Fireworks Law
May anyone operate fireworks at occasions?
No. Operating fireworks equipment is confined to authorized persons.
Does supervising blasting need a permit?
Yes. The article prevents anyone other than authorized persons from carrying out blasting work or supervising it.
More articles on Obligations of the Authorized Person
- Article 6
The article requires an authorized person who manufactures, imports, exports or uses explosives to keep special records of them in accordance with the forms and procedures set by the Regulations.
يجب على المصرح له بصناعة المتفجرات ، أو استيرادها، أو تصديرها، أو استعمالها، أن ينظم لها سجلات خاصة، وفقا للنماذج والإجراءات التي تحددها اللائحة .
- Article 7
The article requires an authorized person who exports explosives to obtain the approval of the relevant authorities in the importing country, certified by the Kingdom's representation in that country.
يجب على المصرح له بتصدير المتفجرات ، الحصول على موافقة الجهات المعنية في البلد المصدرة إليه، مصدقة من ممثلية المملكة في ذلك البلد.
- Article 8
The article prohibits using individuals or guards from security guard companies to guard explosives without a permit from the Ministry of Interior.
لا يجوز الاستعانة بأفراد أو حراس تابعين لشركات الحراسات الأمنية؛ للقيام بأعمال حراسة المتفجرات ، دون تصريح من الوزارة .
- Article 10
The article refers to the Regulations the conditions, procedures, technical and security specifications and safety requirements for transporting, using, storing and guarding explosives, professional permits and fireworks displays.
تحدد اللائحة الشروط والإجراءات، والمواصفات الفنية والأمنية، ومتطلبات السلامة، الواجب توافرها في الآتي: أ - نقل المتفجرات ، والوسائط التي تنقلها. ب - استعمال الم
- Article 29
The article leaves it to the Implementing Regulations to set the fee for the Ministry's services in guarding explosives and fireworks during transport, storage or use, taking quantities and distances into account.
تحدد اللائحة المقابل المالي للخدمات التي تقدمها الوزارة لحراسة المتفجرات و المفرقعات أثناء النقل أو التخزين أو الاستعمال، على أن يؤخذ في الاعتبار الكميات والمسا
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.