Oman Observer, 24 June 2024: The Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) Ministry has entered into an agreement with the International Code Council to design Oman Building Code before the end of 2024, with five codes being completed in 2025.

ICC is a non-profit standards organisation that creates the International Building Code (IBC) as well as the International Residential Code (IRC) for countries across the world the agreement the codes will be issued in Arabic and English and aim to regulate the buildings sector in Oman.

The Omani Building Code, set to be ready by the end of the year, is a comprehensive set of technical, scientific, and administrative systems specialised in buildings.

It is based on practical foundations, natural conditions, and engineering rules to achieve sustainability, safety, and public health.

The code is being developed in line with the recommendations of the National Urban Development Strategy.

An advisor from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning (MoHUP) has stated that the Omani Building Code consists of six sections: general code, energy conservation and sustainability code, code for existing and heritage buildings, plumbing code, mechanical code, and sanitation code.

Once approved, they will serve as the basic reference for any new construction or renovation projects in the country, facilitating the exchange of experiences between Oman and other nations while creating job opportunities.

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