Method Statement For Installation Of Cable

Tray Or Trunking
Method Statement For Installation Of Cable Tray Or Trunking System For Building Electrical
Services described below:

1. Introduction and Scope of this method statement

This method statement is written for the purpose of establishing method and procedures for the
Installation of Cable Tray and G.I Trunking System for the building MEP services.

2. Applicable Projects Specification

Section: ELECTRICAL CONTAINMENT

Division: INSTALLATION

Sub Division: Subdivision

3. Location of Activity
Inside and outside the building.

4. Health and Safety Hazards

Specific safety measures have to follow as applicable, and all the safety measures are covered
separately in the project safety plan.

5. Operation
1.

Materials: Materials used will be as per the material submittal approved by the engineer
and routing as well and sizes will be as per the approved drawings in co-ordination with other
services.
2.
Storage / Protection: Cable Trays, Trunking and Accessories shall be unloaded with care
to avoid any damages. If they are shipped in packs or pallets, each pack of pallet shall be lifted
individually with suitable lifting equipment. Every precaution shall be taken to preserve their
cleanliness before installation.

6. Installation Of Cable Tray Or Trunking System For

Building Electrical Services
1.

To make sure that the entire installation is in conformance and in accordance with the
design intent of the project for the Electrical and Low Voltage System in addition to the

specification and as per approved shop drawings and comply with Local and International
Standards.
2.
Adhere to the drawings as closely as possible. The right is reserved to vary the runs and
sizes of Cable Trays / Trunking and to make offsets but maintain as far as possible the free
area of each duct work section, where necessary to accommodate conditions arising at the
building.
3.
Before beginning installation in any area, examine all parts of the adjoining work onto
which applicable work is to be placed. Should any condition be found which will prevent the
proper execution of the work, installation shall not proceed in that area until such conditions
are corrected by the contractor.
4.
Cable Tray / Trunking shall be stored on site under cover in dry, well ventilated storage
facilities.
5.
Where sizes of Cable Trays / Trunking are not detailed on drawing then tray shall be
adequately sized to support the cables without bunching and a 25% reserve margin shall be
allowed in size and weight be loaded.
6.
All routes are chosen to allow ease of access to all cables when installed. All horizontal
cables are to be set around all vertical rising services as necessary. Ensure sufficient clearance
from soffit for every installation.
7.
Earth continuity conductors shall be provided across gaps in all Cable Tray / Trunking
runs and bolted connections.
8.
Support shall be by means of steel brackets installed at intervals necessary to provide a
rigid fixing and to ensure that deflection does not exceed 5mm mid span of support when fully
loaded. Treatment of cut edges as per cut edges to be included. Supports for Tray / Trunking
(spacing) shall be as per standard practice and manufacturer's recommendations.
9.
Additional support shall be provided where the Cable Tray / Trunking changes direction
or cables drop out of the cable tray. Dome headed bolts, nuts and washers of finish suitable to
the tray shall be used between trays.
10.
Suspension sets comprise threaded M10 zinc or cadmium plated hanger rods together
with nuts and locking washers, supports channel hold down clips all of which shall have a
galvanized finish. Any cut ends supports, rods, etc, must be corrosion protected by use of
galvanized or equal. No extended rods to be left.
11.
The cable tray shall be installed with a 40mm minimum space between the structure and
the tray.
12.
All cable shall be securely fixed to the tray, work and the complete installation must be
carried out in a neat and workmanlike manner without crossovers.
13.
Cables on face-up horizontally fixed tray must be secured by use of the tie wraps where
not in view. If cables are bunched or single cables greater than 25sq mm are installed, cleats or
metal straps shall be used.

7. Responsibilities
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.

Project Manager:
To ensure that all the preparation and application works are carried out according
to the Contract Specification.
To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according to the planned
program and as per the approved method statement.
To ensure that all equipment and material required executing the work are
available according to the planned Construction Programme.
To co-ordinate with the Main Contractor, MEP co-coordinator and Safety Officer
for a safe and proper execution of the works.
Site Engineer:
To ensure that the works are carried out according to the Contract Specifications
approved method statement.
To provide all necessary information and distribute responsibilities to his
construction team.
To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work program and to report
to the Project Manager.
To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the works are carried out
in safe practicing methods.
Foreman:

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
4.
a.
b.
c.
d.

The foreman will carryout his duties by maintaining continuous coordination with
the site engineer on daily basis, and ensure proper distribution of the workforce in the
required and planned locations.
To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hands are aware of the job
requirements and they have enough information to carry out their duties properly.
To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the manpower involved in the
works are moving as agreed and planned for the work.
To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and advise the Site
Engineer of any requirement for the additional resources.
To control disposal of waste materials according to the instructions received from
the site engineer.
To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain safe working and
proper house keeping of the site, following the approved safety measures and further ensure
that all his working team are aware of the same to prevent accident and losses.
To inform the site engineer and of the areas ready for inspection.
Distribution and the control of materials shall be monitored by foreman and
storekeeper.
Safety Engineer:
Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in accordance with the HSE
plan and everybody aware of it for it's proper implementation.
Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to maintain the safe
working on the site.
Inspect all the site activities and train the persons to prevent accidents and its
proper reporting to the project manager and the client.
Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.

8. Manpower Required
Charge Hand and Experienced Technicians

9. Inspection And Test Plan Format For Installation Of

Cable Tray Or Trunking
ITP
Claus
e No

Inspection
Descriptio
n

Design and Review of

Drawings
Documents

Type of
Inspection

Reference
Document

Design
Drawings

Testing
Requirement/
Acceptance
Criteria

Verifying / Control
Data Forms

All the Drawings

Design drawings,
Authorities
Departments
Requirements.

Material
Approval

Review of
Documents

Approved
Drawing,
Specificatio
n

Should be as per the

Documents
approved drawing
Submittals
and Specification

Approved
Method
Statement

Proper bends correct

level and Location,
route material
Approved Drawing
should have
Method Statement
minimum status of
No Objection with
comments (2)

Check
Installation
of Cable
Visual
Tray /
Trunking

Visual
Request for
Measuremen Approved
inspection
t Instrument, Drawings
of works
Earth Test

No obstructions
Level, Routes

Approved Drawings

10. Materials Requirement

Cable tray / trunking and accessories

11. Equipments Requirement

The equipments that will be engaged for Installation of Cable Trays and Trunking works will be
as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Wire cutters
Hacksaw
Measuring tape
Drill machine
Wooden hammer
Flat file
Screw drivers
Open and box spanners
Base Cutter

12. Health and Safety

Strictly followed as per the manufacturer's Health and Safety recommendations for handling and
use of the materials. Ensure all involved personnel shall be aware of the same.

13. Supporting Documentation

This method Statement should be read in conjunction with the below referenced documentations:
ITP for Cable Tray and Trunking

14. Distribution
Copies of this method statement have also been issued to the following for information/ action/
comments:

Project Manager
Site Engineer
Foremen