SASO & SABER Approved Explosion Proof Lighting Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's industrial sector — spanning Saudi Aramco's upstream and downstream operations, SABIC-affiliated petrochemical facilities in Jubail, refineries in Dammam and Yanbu, and LNG and gas processing infrastructure across the Eastern Province — requires explosion proof lighting that meets both international certification standards and Saudi-specific regulatory requirements. SASO technical regulations govern product conformity for electrical equipment imported into the Kingdom, and the SABER platform manages product registration and shipment certification before import clearance. AJV Tech supplies IECEx and ATEX certified explosion proof lighting from Raytec and Atexor, with full SABER documentation support, Aramco SAES-aligned technical submittals, and UAE stock for fast delivery to projects across the Kingdom.

What are SASO and SABER Certifications?

SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organisation) is Saudi Arabia's national standards body and issues mandatory Technical Regulations (TRs) that govern the conformity of products imported into the Kingdom, including electrical equipment. SABER is Saudi Arabia's online conformity assessment platform, operated under SASO, which manages product registration and shipment certification. Before explosion proof lighting or other regulated electrical equipment can be imported into Saudi Arabia, a Product Certificate must be obtained from a SASO-accredited conformity assessment body, and a Shipment Certificate must be raised for each consignment. IECEx certification forms the technical basis for SABER registration of explosion proof electrical equipment — a valid IECEx certificate significantly streamlines the SABER product certificate application. AJV Tech provides full IECEx documentation and supports customers with the technical package required for their SABER registration process.

Fixed & Portable Lighting Solutions for Saudi Projects

AJV Tech supplies the Raytec SPARTAN range of fixed explosion proof LED luminaires — including linear fittings for pipe racks and process areas, floodlights for tank farms and open areas, and high bay units for pump houses and compressor buildings — all IECEx and ATEX certified for Zone 1 and Zone 2. For shutdown, turnaround, and confined space operations at Aramco and SABIC facilities, AJV Tech supplies the Atexor portable lighting system, comprising ATEX transformers, splitter boxes, cable reels, and inspection lamps operating on 25V or 110V SELV. Both product ranges carry the IECEx certification required as the foundation for SABER product registration, and AJV Tech provides the complete documentation package for Saudi import and project submittal requirements.

Aramco and SABIC Project Compliance

For Saudi Aramco projects, lighting equipment must comply with SAES-P-100 (electrical area classification), SAES-P-104 (illumination levels), and SAES-J-003 (lighting design standards), in addition to meeting IECEx Zone 1 certification requirements. Material approval through Aramco's Contractor Furnished Material (CFM) process requires IECEx certificates, detailed product datasheets, and SAES compliance confirmation. AJV Tech provides technical submittals formatted to Aramco requirements and can support the CFM documentation process. For SABIC-affiliated projects in Jubail — including SADARA, YANPET, NATPET, and joint ventures — similar IECEx certification and vendor qualification documentation applies, and AJV Tech provides the same level of technical support.

Documentation AJV Tech Provides

AJV Tech provides a complete documentation package for Saudi projects and SABER registration, including IECEx certificates and test reports, ATEX declarations of conformity, product technical datasheets, photometric data for SAES-P-104 lighting calculations, and supporting manufacturer documentation. For projects requiring SABER product registration, we coordinate with customers and their accredited certification body to supply the technical file in the format required. For Aramco and SABIC projects, documentation is formatted to meet CFM submittal requirements and engineering team review standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

SABER is Saudi Arabia's online conformity assessment platform used for product registration, certification, and shipment approval for imported products. For explosion proof lighting, SABER registration ensures the product meets Saudi regulatory requirements before it can be imported and used on industrial projects in the Kingdom.

IECEx certification verifies that explosion proof equipment meets the IEC 60079 series technical standards for use in hazardous areas — it covers the safety performance of the product itself. SASO compliance relates to Saudi Arabia's national product regulations that govern what can be imported and sold in the Kingdom. For explosion proof lighting, IECEx certification satisfies the technical safety requirement and forms the basis for SABER product registration under SASO. Both are required for Saudi industrial projects: IECEx for the technical hazardous area approval, and SABER for Saudi import clearance.

Yes. Selected hazardous area lighting products in the AJV Tech portfolio carry approvals suitable for Saudi Aramco projects, including compliance with Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES). AJV Tech can provide the technical submittals, certification packages, and documentation required for Aramco procurement and approval processes.

Oil & gas, petrochemical, refining, LNG processing, marine, power generation, and industrial manufacturing facilities require SASO and SABER compliant hazardous area lighting. In Saudi Arabia this includes Saudi Aramco upstream and downstream facilities, SABIC and SABIC-affiliated petrochemical plants in Jubail, YASREF and YANSAB at Yanbu, SATORP and Sadara, and Aramco's offshore platforms in the Arabian Gulf. Any facility importing classified electrical equipment into the Kingdom must ensure SABER registration is in place before shipment.

AJV Tech provides the full technical file required to support SABER product registration, including valid IECEx certificates, ATEX declarations of conformity, product technical datasheets, test reports, and manufacturer supporting documents. We work with customers and their SASO-accredited conformity assessment body to ensure the documentation package meets the requirements for the product certificate application. For Aramco and SABIC project submittals, the same documentation is formatted to meet CFM and engineering team review requirements.