Urban Analysis

Section 5 — Legislative Reference

Regulatory Framework

Law 119/2008 · Law 144/2006 · NOUH (National Organisation for Urban Harmony) Guidelines the complete legislative controls governing heritage conservation in the Fustat area.

About this Reference

This table maps 26 regulatory entries across 11 thematic sections, drawing from Egypt's principal heritage and planning legislation. Use the search bar to find entries by topic, article, or keyword, and the section filters to isolate a specific regulatory area.

5.4 — Height Control · Most Referenced

Max 1.5×
street width

Building height may not exceed 1.5 times the width of the fronting street, with an absolute ceiling of 36 metres. No licence may be issued without a formally adopted detailed plan.

Law 119/2008 — Art. 15 & 17
5.2 — Heritage Protection · Fundamental Rule

No
demolition

Demolition permits for buildings of recognised architectural or historical character are explicitly prohibited. Protection applies regardless of ownership status.

Law 144/2006 — Art. 2 & 4
5.2 / 5.4 — Licensing · Universal Requirement

Licence
required

Any construction, alteration, or placement of any structure — fixed or movable — within a designated valuable area requires an official licence before works begin.

Law 119/2008 — Art. 33

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