SR 1,000 fine for Hanging Clothes on Balcony

Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs (MOMRA) has imposed 5 levels of fines for building compliance violations ranging from SR 20 to SR 6,000.

1. SR20-100 if no sidewalks were construct toward the main street from the building.
2. SR100-500 fine if a satellite dish was install on the sides of buildings or balconies.
3. SR100-500 fine if there is no roof jack for the building or the jack is at a height that violates the building regulations.
4. SR100-500 fine for cracks or damage to the front of buildings or visible rust on the metal materials on the front.
5. SR200-1,000 fine for displaying hangers or materials that do not fit the shape and nature of the building on the balcony. It includes hanging clothes on the balcony to dry.
6. SR200-1,000 fine for ugly graffiti on the walls of commercial buildings.
7. SR200-1,000 fine for window opening and design requirements for openings in commercial buildings.
8. SR200-1,000 fine for electrical-sanitary-mechanical extension works visible.
9. SR500-2,500 fine for not complying with the requirements of people with disabilities in terms of parking and passage.
10. SR 1,000-5,000 for failure in constructing a separate staircase for the mezzanine floor of commercial buildings.
11. SR 1,200-6,000 for erecting iron columns or iron Shinko screens on the roof walls of commercial buildings.

Source: Saudi Gazette