CONSTRUCTION OF GREENFIELD PEPSICO

PROJECT MULTAN

WORK METHOD STATMENT FOR LIGHT TEST FOR DUCTING OF

GREENFIELD PEPSICO PROJECT MULTAN

00 For initial issue and approval 9-March-18 BM MHP PCI

Rev. No. Details Of Revision Date Prepared By Checked By Approved By

M.HAMMAD
AZIZ

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CONTENTS
1. OBJECTIVE
2. SCOPE OF WORK
2.1 Work PERMIT REQUIRED
2.2 REFERENCES
2.3 ABBREVIATIONS/DEFINITIONS
2.4 RESPONSIBILITIES
3. EQUIPMENT’S
4. MANPOWER STATUS
5. METHDOLOGY
6. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE
7. HEALTH AND SAFETY
8. RELATED DOCUMENTS

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1. OBJECTIVE

The purpose of the method statement is to describe the method of testing HVAC Duct
system for air leak (by light test) that will be performed in the scope of PepsiCo at PepsiCo
Green Field project Multan. This statements made shall be followed by Supervisors and
Foremen without omissions.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

The Method Statement defines the methodology of carrying out air leak test by light in
HVAC Duct system related to supply, fresh air and Exhaust duct system lines.

2.1 REFERENCES
Following documents are considered as reference documents:

AMCA: Air Movement and Control Association

ARI: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute

ASHRAE: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineer

CIBSE: Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers

NEMA: National Electrical Manufacturers Association

NEC: National Electric Code

NFPA: National Fire Protection Association

SMACNA: Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors National Association Inc.

UL: Underwriter’s Laboratories

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2.2 ABBREVIATIONS/DEFINITIONS
PM PROJECT MANAGER
CM CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
SE SITE ENGINEER
I/C IN CHARGE
HSE HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT
IMTE INSPECTION, MEASURING & TEST EQUIPMENT
MS Method Statement
QA&QC Quality Assurance and Quality Control
QIP Quality Inspection Plan

2.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
 PM will be responsible for the initialization of the work, as well as to manage the
resources to perform their respective activities of Ducting Light testing in
compliance with the quality, schedule and safety requirements of the project.
 Site Engineer will ensure that the Ducting light testing activities are conducted
according to this method statement, latest project drawings & client specification.
 QA&QC Engineer/inspector will assure that all the relevant work is carried out in
conformance with project specification, QAP and QIP.
 HSE team will assure the implementation of HSE plan.

3. EQUIPEMENT’S
The following equipment’s shall be deployed to site as per required numbers.
 Test assembly
 Light source
 Electrical power
4. MANPOWER STATUS
 Project Manager
 Site Engineer
 QA/QC Engineer / Inspector
 Related Manpower
 HSE Personnel/Representative

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5. Methodology:

To verify whether duct is free of the air leak - smoke test, light test or leakage test as per
code ASHRAE can be used.
By SMACNA
“HVAC Duct Construction Standards” Ducts are low pressure can be used
Light test to verify connection of the elements duct, prior start insulation. The points of
leakage if found any shall be sealed with approved sealing material.

Follow following sequence:

 Duct prepared – all openings to be closed
 To be provided temporary earthing protection for duct (if possible).
 To provide the light – inside the duct, access door dampers can be used
 Source of the light inside the duct – can be simple 150-500W etc. portable with
Protection.
 Mechanic, flexible cable (30m-50m) and possibility to switch ON/OFF;
 The lights inside the room where testing to be carried out shall be switched off at the
Time of test.
 Scaffolding will be provided to access the ducts
 Total darkness shall be maintained at test area during the test.
 Check at every joint – the light from outside shall not be visible.
 If any defects found, the point shall be marked and then rectified/sealed after finishing
The test.
 After rectification, the test to be repeated;
 Test to be done for each section of the duct (supply and exhaust and fresh air duct)

6. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL PROCEDURE

 Request for Inspection (RFI) shall be submitted to QA/QC section prior to commencing
the installation work. The supervisor in coordination with the QA/QC inspector shall
inspect all the necessary requirements prior to carrying out light test, thus ensuring the
readiness of the work.
 Check all Applicable Documents & Specifications available & are approved.
 Inspection of Tools and Equipment.
 Check all arrangements done for carrying out light test.

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7. HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

 Work Permit must be obtained before piping duct light testing and work to be
supervised by a competent person assigned by site authority.
 Workers will use Personal Protective Equipment (hard hat, gloves, goggle etc.)
 When working at height, safety harness with double lanyard shall be fixed with
approved safety lines, and man lift/scaffolding shall be used.
 Only two persons may be attached to a life line is going to be used at any time.
 All man lifts/trucks/cranes to be inspected and approved for use on site.
 Team coordination shall be implemented by the work supervisor.
 Valid certification of all lifting equipment will be verified prior to operation.
 All personnel involved in Hvac installation shall be competent enough and well
conversant with the work to be carried out.
 The working area should be cleared of items that may cause injury during work..
 The area will be assured free of unauthorized workers / persons and tools. Before
testing activity.

8. RELATED DOCUMENTS

 Permit to Work
 Job Safety Analysis
 Request for inspection
 Client specifications
 Latest revision of Drawings

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