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Z-304-01
METHOD STATEMENT
MS-EW-01 Rev.0
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 3
5 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES........................................................................................... 4
7 RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................................ 5
10 RESOURCES ....................................................................................................................11
11 REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................12
12 ATTACHMENTS .............................................................................................................12
5 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
5.1 All work will be undertaken to limit impact to the environment. Any incidents will be
reported to site management. Every effort will be made to keep noise, dust and waste
levels to a minimum. Also proper ventilation, heat and humidity levels should be
maintained throughout entire building.
5.2 During work the area will be kept clean and tidy and at the finish of work all areas will
be swept, and unused materials will be placed in skips as directed by site management.
Any hazardous materials or substances shall be disposed-off outside the limits of
government controlled area.
6 QUALITY ISSUES
6.1 Only approved materials will be delivered on site according to the approved material
submittal. Materials will be inspected through material inspection request and has to be
approved prior to work commencement.
6.2 Daily monitoring of all operations will be undertaken by the Site Supervisor taking any
necessary action and informing the office of non-compliance and ICGM will investigate
and rectify immediately. Corrective actions and disciplinary actions are always
recorded.
6.3 All equipment intended to be used for all activities shall be properly checked and
inspected before use. Work shall be carried out by the competent persons in order to
obtain a good quality of works to the satisfaction of the Engineers.
6.4 Contractor shall engage qualified QC Personnel / Site Engineer who shall ensure that
the installation work is carried out according to QA/QC Plan. He shall be responsible
for maintenance and submittal of all required reports and relevant QA/QC documents.
6.5 Installation works will be inspected through inspection request and to be approved by
the QECE Engineer.
8 SEQUENCE OF WORK
8.1 Site Planning & Preparation:
Prior to commencing the modification works the following documentations will be
submitted and shall be approved;
Method Statement
Work Permit
Safety briefing and to identify the electrical hazards while working.
Obtain work permit procedures if working in energized area.
Determine the staffing required and assign tasks to team members.
Site Superintendent will coordinate with the authorized department/person to keep
them fully informed as to the schedule, nature and scope of works to be undertaken.
Engineers, supervisor and staff who will be involved in the activity should be familiar
with safety awareness before work commences.
All HSE documentations shall be prepared and submitted and should be approved
before the modification works will proceed.
Working area to be barricaded as safety precaution. In addition, around the area signs
will be affix to inform of ongoing activities and to prevent access. The HSE Manager
and Safety Officer will monitor to avoid unauthorized access during works.
8.2 Refurbishment Works:
Refurbishment works shall be carried out based on the schedule in accordance with
the project schedule and contract specification. The purpose of these activities is to
upgrade the existing facilities as per the contract document.
Installation & general maintenance of electrical services mentioned on the scope of
work has to be conformed in accordance to the contract specification.
Installation of electrical services shall be in accordance with the project specification
and manufacturer’s written installation instructions.
Worksite and working area was carefully checked and examined by the
Supervisor/Foreman in-charged.
Manpower and equipment/tools needed are properly allocated as per actual site
condition.
8.2.2 Work Preparation:
Perform such work only after reading and understanding this method statement and
other related documents.
All the materials/equipment shall be in compliance with the project specification and
shall be ready on site and inspected by the QECE Engineer before start installation
as per scope of works.
Safety measure and precautions shall be taken into consideration as per Safety
Guidelines.
8.2.3 Voltage Test and Power Shutdown:
If any shutdown required LOTO permits will be obtained before any works within
electrical rooms or on circuit connected to electrical rooms.
The Voltage Test verifies the alternating current running on the line to power-up the
system. By using multi-tester, identification of voltage will be shown if the line is
ON and this equipment will give the reading of 240 volts between phase to neutral
or 415 volts on phase to phase. Multi-tester equipment designed to secure safety upon
removal of existing mechanical equipment such as; air-condition, water heater
including all associated equipment with power supply, etc.
With the use of a multi-tester determine the alternating current on individual cable.
The display on the multi-tester should show a NO current of approximately 0 volt. If
the voltage is significantly higher than this, it is needs to be check the main isolator
carefully to make sure it is OFF prior to start the work.
8.2.4 Pre-Installation activity:
Approved shop drawings will be obtained before the start of installation.
Approved Method Statement will be obtained before starts the work
All site personnel will be properly trained and experienced in the scope of works
being asked of them.
All site personnel will complete all required site safety inductions.
Materials will be accompanied by delivery notes, palletized and securely strapped
for subsequent storage in designated areas. Storage is arranged to allow separately
identifiable stored materials.
Electrical fittings and accessories will be stored under cover and be protected from
moisture, damage and distortion.
9 INSTALLATION METHODOLOGY:
This installation methodology is applicable to all Electrical Lighting, Power &
Special systems fire alarm system Raceways containments and boxes.
Ensure that the interior trades have finished ply/post tension work on the floor.
Arrange the approved shop drawings for the area of installation.
Mark the Electrical points on the floor, as per approved Electrical Layout and fix
floor box.
After completing the first layer of steel, start PVC conduiting work with different
sizes of conduit based on electrical system requirements and as per drawings.
Avoid the overlapping of conduits and keep some distance between the conduits for
low current and power/Lights.
After completing the work, tight the conduits with binding wire and mark the circuit
numbers.
Identification for the raised conduit in floor to be done for power, TV and telephone
systems and closing the mouth of conduit with the help of masking tape.
The site Engineer/Foreman should check the proper size of conduit and circular box,
opening size in both Electrical and Telephone room and be sure the work is
completed as per approved Electrical shop drawing.
Before the concrete pouring the PVC conduit installation to be inspected and
approved by consultant/client/contractor.
During concrete pouring, keep electricians for taking care of conduit to avoid any
damage by others or dislocation of joints.
Raceways/conduits penetrating through fire rated wall shall be than sealed off by
approved QCDD sealing material.
Containment color coding as per approved specification shall be followed.
Raise WIR for every completed section of work prior to proceed to the next course
of activity.
Check the required reference markings are available for FFL (finished floor levels).
Mark the location of switch/socket and conduit route on proper height based on
approved shop drawing.
Ensure the box size and accordingly cut a bit larger size of box in marked place of
gypsum partition with sufficient depth.
Fix the GI Metal box of appropriate size and level with the help of spirit level.
The bottom portion of box should match the marked level as per consultant approved
height for switch/socket
In gypsum wall fix the box properly with the support with screw, insert the required
lengths of conduits on their paths. After setting of box connect the dropped conduits
for switch/socket to the box.
Ensure that the existing cable trays are being used prior to install new as per site
requirement, if existing cable tray or trunking fill capacity not achieve new tray will
be install.
Ensure that the work area is ready and safe to start the installation of cable tray,
trunking & cable ladder.
Ensure the installation of cable tray, trunking & cable ladder are carried out in
accordance with manufacturer's installation recommendations, requirement of
approved material & standards project specification to ensure that installation
complies with requirements.
Prior to start the installation, refer to the approved shop drawings & coordinated
drawings related to the area of installation
Site Engineer / Site supervisor has to ensure all interior works are completed for the
area of installation and released, cleared by interior section to proceed on with cable
tray, trunking & cable ladder installation. Also the work area should be clean and
safe to take up activities.
Mark and line out the route of Cable Tray, Trunking & Cable Ladder as per approved
shop drawings & coordinated drawings with marking threads.
Level threads shall be installed & adjusted to above the level of ceiling or drop beams
wherever the trunking job is being carried out.
Containment support system shall be as approved shop drawings and project
specification
The route of Cable Tray, Trunking & Cable Ladder to be coordinated with other
services.
Minimum space from the building structure and other services to be maintained to
facilitate easy handling and maintenance of cables.
Supporting G.I channels shall be suspended from the sofit slab using GI threaded
rods, GI washers and GI nuts at regular intervals not more than 1.2 meter between
the supports all as per the project specification and approved shop drawings.
Cable Trays and Trunking shall be fixed with metal bracket at an interval of 1200mm
or less as per manufacturer recommendations and at 250mm from bends, intersection
and termination points with GI Springs nuts and washers.
10 RESOURCES
10.1 Workforce:
Supervisor/Foreman – Supervise the work in accordance with the method
statement
Skilled Woker/Trained Installer – Lead the installation works
Unskilled Worker/Helper – Assist the installer during installation works
Equipment Operator – To operate the machine/equipment use for the works
Electricians / Mechanics / Scaffolders – Assist during work progress
Driver – For delivery of materials on site
10.4 Materials:
GI Conduit
PVC Conduit
GI Back Boxes
Cable Tray & Trunking
Fasteners
11 REFERENCES
10.1 Qatar Construction Specification 2014
10.2 Approved Material Submission
10.3 Approved Shop Drawings
10.4 Project Quality Plan
10.5 HSE Plan
12 ATTACHMENTS
1.1 Risk Assessment