Saudi Arabia SSIC Code 331253: Maintenance and filling of fire extinguishers

Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (SSIC 2026)
Classification Level: Activity | Official Code: 331253

Executive Summary & Classification Scope

SSIC code 331253 designates Maintenance and filling of fire extinguishers (صيانة وتعبئة طفايات الحريق) under the official Saudi Standard Industrial Classification (January 2025 / 2026 Edition, based on UN ISIC Rev. 4) administered by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).

Detailed Description: Activity for the maintenance and filling of fire extinguishers

It serves as the mandatory regulatory benchmark for Commercial Registration (CR) with the Ministry of Commerce, MISA foreign investment licensing (allowing up to 100% foreign equity ownership), municipal permits on the Balady portal, and Nitaqat Saudization quota determinations by MHRSD.

Key Classification Facts

Parameter	Official Value
Saudi SSIC Code	`331253`
Official Title (EN)	Maintenance and filling of fire extinguishers
Official Title (AR)	صيانة وتعبئة طفايات الحريق
Classification Level	Activity
Section Category	Section C — Manufacturing
Parent Entity Code	`3312` — Repair of machinery
Supervisory Authority	Higher Commission for Industrial Security
Licensing Entity	Higher Commission for Industrial Security
Standard Custodian	General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)
Edition / Version	SSIC 2025 / 2026 Edition

Code	Title (EN)	Title (AR)	Details
`331211`	Repair of typewriters	إصلاح الآلات الكاتبة	View Code 331211 →
`331212`	Repair and maintenance of photocopy machines	إصلاح وصيانة آلات تصوير المستندات	View Code 331212 →
`331213`	Repair of calculators, electronic or not	إصلاح الآلات الحاسبة الألكترونية وغير الألكترونية	View Code 331213 →
`331221`	Repair and maintenance of agricultural tractors	إصلاح وصيانة الجرارات الزراعية	View Code 331221 →
`331222`	Repair and maintenance of agricultural machinery and forestry and logging machinery	إصلاح وصيانة الآلات الزراعية وآلات قطع الأشجار	View Code 331222 →
`331231`	Repair and maintenance of metallurgy machinery	إصلاح وصيانة آلات ومكائن تصنيع المعادن	View Code 331231 →
`331232`	Repair and maintenance of metal cutting and metal forming machine tools and accessories	إصلاح وصيانة معدات قطع وتشكيل المعادن	View Code 331232 →
`331233`	Repair and maintenance of power-driven hand-tools	إصلاح وصيانة الأدوات والأجهزة اليدوية التي تعمل بالطاقة الكهربائية	View Code 331233 →
`331234`	Repair of metal handling equipment	إصلاح آلات ومعدات مناولة المعادن	View Code 331234 →
`331241`	Repair and maintenance of mining, construction, and oil and gas field machinery	إصلاح وصيانة المكائن الخاصة بالتعدين والتشييد وحقول النفط والغاز	View Code 331241 →
`331242`	Repair and maintenance of food and beverage processing equipment	إصلاح وصيانة أجهزة تجهيز الأغذية والمشروبات	View Code 331242 →
`331243`	Repair and maintenance of textile apparel, and leather production machinery	إصلاح وصيانة أجهزة انتاج النسيج والملابس والجلود	View Code 331243 →

Regulatory & Business Setup Use Cases in Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Commerce (MC): Required on your Saudi Commercial Registration (CR) to legally define the company’s business activities.
Ministry of Investment (MISA): Determines eligibility for 100% foreign-owned investment licenses and capital requirements. See our MISA Licensing Guide.
ZATCA Taxation & Zakat: Activity categorization for Corporate Income Tax (20%), Zakat (2.5%), and 15% VAT filing rules. See our ZATCA Tax Guide.
MHRSD / Qiwa (Nitaqat Quotas): Determines the required percentage of Saudi national employees. Check our Nitaqat Saudization Guide.
Balady Municipal Licensing: Establishes commercial shop, office, and warehouse zoning compliance.

Compliance & Regulatory Risk Assessment

Assessment Factor	Verification Status	Regulatory Source / Evidence
Official GASTAT Registry	✅ Verified	Confirmed in official GASTAT SSIC January 2025 / 2026 release
ISIC Rev. 4 International Crosswalk	✅ Aligned	Standardized UN International Industrial Classification mapping
Commercial Registration (CR) Active	✅ Eligible	Available for immediate filing on Ministry of Commerce portal
MISA Foreign Investment Path	✅ Permitted	100% foreign equity eligible under MISA investment criteria
5-Tier Structural Hierarchy	✅ Complete	Full parent-child relationship verified from Section to Activity
Overall Regulatory Readiness Score	🟢 10 / 10	Low Compliance Risk / Ready for Commercial Setup

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does Saudi SSIC code 331253 cover?

SSIC 331253 covers Maintenance and filling of fire extinguishers (صيانة وتعبئة طفايات الحريق) under Saudi Arabia’s official industrial classification system.

2. Which authority regulates activities under SSIC 331253?

Activities under this code fall under the supervision of Higher Commission for Industrial Security.

3. Can international investors establish a business with code 331253?

Yes. In most sectors, the Ministry of Investment (MISA) permits 100% foreign equity ownership. Refer to our MISA Guide for full requirements.

4. How does SSIC 331253 affect my company’s Nitaqat rating?

MHRSD calculates your Saudization tier based on your primary SSIC activity registered on your Commercial Registration.

Official Source Attribution & Disclaimer

Primary Data Source: General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) — National Classification for Economic Activities.

Commercial Portal: Ministry of Commerce (MC)

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