SABER Technical Regulation for Building Materials (Part 3)
Technical Regulation Scope
The Technical Regulation for Building Materials Part 3: Hydraulic Connections and Related Products, set by the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO), ensures the safety and quality of Hydraulic connections and related products in the Saudi market.
This regulation covers various types of Hydraulic connections and related products, including:
Cement and Cement Products
Cement Additives, Mortar, and Concrete
Bricks and Tiles, Building Units Made of Cement or Gypsum Concrete
Construction Mortar
Concrete and Concrete Products
Gypsum and Gypsum Products
Quick lime and Hydrated Lime
Limestones, Sand and Aggregates
Certification Requirements
The importer is required to obtain SABER Product Certification. SABER certification must be issued by a SASO-notified Certification Body, such as XDS Solutions.
Assessment requirements:
Test reports issued by an accredited laboratory
Factory audit
Labelling Requirements for Building Materials: Hydraulic Connections
General
- Label firmly attached and not easily removable
- No misleading wording, prohibited phrases, or offensive content
- All the information contained in the labels shall be correct and proven
Language
- Language must be in Arabic (or Arabic & English)
Identification
- Product description/name
- Model name/number
- Trademark/brand or manufacturer’s name
Country of Origin
- In the format of "Made in [Country]"
Warnings/Instructions
- Any warnings/instructions for use (if applicable)
Standard
- Any additional markings required as per the applicable product standard(s)
Related Standards
International and national standards referenced in this regulation:
- SASO-GSO-1914 – Portland Cement
- SASO-ASTM-C595 – Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
- SASO-ASTM-C91 – Standard Specification for Masonry Cement
- SASO-ASTM-C449 – Mineral Fiber Hydraulic‑Setting Thermal Insulating and Finishing Cement
- SASO-GSO-ASTM-C989 – Standard Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars
- SASO-ASTM-C928 – Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Rapid‑Hardening Cementitious Materials for Concrete Repairs
- SASO-ASTM-C195 – Standard Specification for Mineral Fiber Thermal Insulating Cement
- SASO-ISO-10904 – Fibre‑Cement Corrugated Sheets and Fittings for Roofing and Cladding
- SASO-ISO-8336 – Fibre‑Cement Flat Sheets ‑ Product Specification and Test Methods
- SASO-ISO-9125 – Fibre‑Cement Slates and Fittings ‑ Product Specification and Test Methods
- SASO-ASTM-C845/C845M – Standard Specification for Expansive Hydraulic Cement
- SASO-ASTM-C1157/C1157M – Standard Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement
- SASO-ASTM-C1328/C1328M – Standard Specification for Plastic (Stucco) Cement
- SASO-ASTM-C1600/C1600M – Standard Specification for Rapid Hardening Hydraulic Cement
- SASO-ASTM-C226 – Standard Specification for Air‑Entraining Additions for Use in Manufacture of Air‑Entraining Hydraulic Cement
- SASO-ASTM-C260 – Standard Specification for Air‑Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
- SASO-GSO-ASTM-C1017 – Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Use in Producing Flowing Concrete
- SASO-ASTM-C309 – Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane‑Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete
- SASO-ASTM-C688 – Standard Specification for Functional Additions for Use in Hydraulic Cements
- SASO-ASTM-C1240 – Standard Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious Mixtures
- SASO-GSO‑EN‑15167‑1 – Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag for Use in Concrete, Mortar and Grout — Definitions, Specifications and Conformity Criteria
- SASO-ASTM-C979 – Standard Specification for Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete
- SASO-ASTM-C387/C387M – Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for Concrete and High Strength Mortar
- SASO-ASTM-C90 – Standard Specification for Loadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
- SASO-ASTM-C129 – Specification for Nonloadbearing Concrete Masonry Units
- SASO-EN-998‑1 – Specification for Mortar for Masonry – Part 1: Rendering and Plastering Mortar
- SASO-ASTM-C1660 – Standard Specification for Thin‑Bed Mortar for Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Masonry
- SASO-ISO-18319 – Fiber‑Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Reinforcement for Concrete Structures – Specifications of FRP Sheets
- SASO-ASTM-C270 – Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry
The requirements listed here are intended as a simple guide, and are not exhaustive.
Requirements will vary depending on the exact details of the product.
Full requirements are mentioned in the published Technical Regulation. Please contact us for further details.
The full technical regulations can be read on the SABER website.
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