SUNWAY CONSTRUCTION SDN BHD

METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
G.I DUCTWORK INSTALLATION (MECHANICAL)

Project : PROPOSED SUNWAY PYRAMID 2 (MAIN BUILDING WORKS)

Project No.: J2318 Revision: 0 Issue No.: 1 Revised Date: 18/01/2006

Project
Description Project
Code
Package Disciplines Contractor Doc. Type Doc. No. Rev.

Document Code MEC-A/C 00

COMPANY ACTIVITY DESIGNATION NAME SIGNATURE DATE

Sunway Approved By Asst. General Mr. Richard Wong
Constructin Manager
Sdn. Bhd. Sr. Project
Mr. Jason Lim
Manager
Acknowledged Asst. QA / QC En. Azmi Mamat
By Manager

HSSE Asst. Capt. R. Vijaya Sekaran

Manager

Sunway Prepared By Project Mr. Tan Eng Koon

Engineering Manager
Sdn. Bhd.
Meinhardt (M) Checked By Mechanical & Mr. Francis Koh
Sdn. Bhd. Electrical
Consultant

FOR EMPLOYER’S USE

Sunway City Employer’s
Reviewed by
Berhad Representative
Remarks / Comments:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item No. Title Page

- TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

- METHOD STATEMENT AMENDMENT RECORD 3

1.0 OBJECTIVE 4

2.0 SCOPE 4

3.0 REFERENCE 4

4.0 RESOURCES’ PLANNING 4

5.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE 5

6.0 WORK METHODOLOGY 5

7.0 INSPECTION AND TEST 6

8.0 HEALTH, SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENT 7

9.0 RECORDS 7
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METHOD STATEMENT AMENDMENT RECORD

Pages Rev. Revision Details Rev. Date

All 00 First Issue

Any attachment? No [ ] Yes [ ] Attachment _____________

DISTRIBUTION LIST - Controlled Copies

No Company Designation Name

Master Sunway Construction Bhd Asst. General Manager Mr. Richard Wong

1 Sunway Engineerings Sdn Bhd SR. Project Manager Mr. Jason Lim

Mechanical & Electrical

2 Meinhardt ( M ) Sdn Bhd Consultant Mr. Francis Koh

Notes:

a) Upon receipt of the latest revised controlled-copy, please ensure that the preceding
copy is stamped / marked "SUPERSEDED" OR "OBSOLETE" on the front cover.

b) Do not make copies from a Controlled Copy for distribution. Only recipients &
Controlled Copies will be notified of any revisions. If additional controlled-copies
are required, please refer to the QA Dept.

c) To aid the task of quality control at the site, the up-to-date forms and checklists
contained within this document may be freely copies and used. Quodated
/superseded forms and checklist should not be used.

If revisions are necessary, please notify the QA Dept.

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1.0 OBJECTIVE

To outline work method statement for ductwork installation for the Proposed Sunway
Pyramid Phase 2 at Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya.

2.0 SCOPES

For Air-conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation Services

3.0 REFERENCES

a. Contract document: Part 1 – Design Brief and employer’s specification, Section E –

Mechanical Services requirements

4.0 RESOURCES’ PLANNING

4.1 Material

Item Description
4.2.1 Galvanized Iron Coil
4.2.2 Flexible Ductwork
4.2.3 Stainless Steel Flexible Duct Clamp
4.2.4 Access Door

4.2 Manpower

Item Description
4.3.1 Resident Engineer
4.3.2 Engineer
4.3.3 Site Supervisor
4.1.4 Safety Officer
4.3.5 Sub-contractor (Supervisor)
4.3.6 Sub-contractor (Workers)
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5.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE

On delivery to site, all ductwork and accessories shall be stored indoor in a clean and dry
designated area.

5.1 Receiving Inspection – (Attachment 2)

The receiving inspection is carried out to ensure that the in coming material will not be
used until it has been inspected and verified for conformance to specification. Inspection
and verification shall be done on the Delivery order and be evidence by J2318/MRC. This
inspection shall be performed by the Sunway Construction Bhd. Site Supervisor. Rejection
or acceptance of material shall be by the discretion of the Site Supervisor with the
verification by his immediate superior, the Engineer.

6.0 WORK METHODOLOGY

6.1 Specifications

(a) Prior to the Installation of ductwork, all ductwork shall be visually inspected for
damage and to verify type of material used, size and gauge.

(b) All ductwork construction shall conform to SMACNA standards.

(c) The fresh air supply ductwork for air-conditioning, toilet exhaust ductwork and fresh
air supply ductwork for the super structure smoke spill system shall be classified
under the Low Pressure Class Ductwork (2” Water Gauge).

(d) The car park exhaust and fresh air ductwork for the smoke spill system shall be
classified under the Medium Pressure Class Ductwork (4” Water Gauge).

(e) Gauge 18 (1.2mm) hot dipped galvanized ductwork shall be used for the Smoke
Spill Exhaust and Fresh air duct.

(f) 1.2 mm thick Black Steel ductwork shall be used for the kitchen exhaust ductwork.
All kitchen exhaust ductwork shall be airtight with heat resistant and waterproof
gaskets and sealant.

(g) All elbows shall be designed to the ratio of radius (R) to width (W) not less than 0.7
(R/W> 0.7) as per SMACNA requirements.

(h) Fire dampers shall be provided for all duct penetrations through fire rated
compartments.

6.2 Sequence of Work

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(a) Ductwork routing shall be checked to identify potential obstructions prior

to any installations.

(b) The delivered ‘L’ shape sectioned ductwork shall be joined as per
pressure classification (refer duct construction schedule Attachment 4).

(c) Sealant shall be applied along the transverse joints and longitudinal seams for all
ducting above 2” Pressure Classification such as the Smoke Spill Ductwork. Sealant
shall be applied on transverse joints only for ducting below the 2” Pressure
Classification such as the ducting upstream of the VAV boxes.

(d) For ducting using TDC joints, gasket shall be applied to one end of each section of
ductwork prior to joining to another section. The TDC duct joints shall then be
connected with bolts and nuts. The joints shall then be reinforced with galvanized
steel clips. (Attachment 5 – Drawing No.2 )

(e) The support member shall be selected as per Attachment 4. Identify ducting route
and mark and drill holes ensuring that the maximum distance between hangers shall
be 2.5 meters.

(f) The ducting shall then be lifted and installed as per the specified height.

7.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING

The inspection at site shall be conducted in two stages.

7.1 In-progress and Final Inspection

The in-progress inspection shall be carried out to ensure conformance of the installation
works. A “Request for Inspection” form shall be forwarded to the Sunway Construction
Bhd. representing consultant/Clerk of Work to request for testing to be carried out on the
particular work. The installation shall meet the requirement as stated in the earlier
methodology.

Refer Attachment 3: INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR INSTALLATION OF DUCTWORK

8.0 HEALTH, SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENT

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ITEM PRODUCT GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1 GALVANIZED IRON COIL NOT HEALTH HAZARD
2 FLEXIBLE DUCTWORK NOT HEALTH HAZARD

9.0 RECORDS

ATTACHMENT DESCRIPTION
1 INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN
2 MATERIAL RECEIVING CHECKLIST
3 INSPECTION CHECKLIST FOR INSTALLATION OF DUCTWORK
4 DUCTWORK CONSTRUCTION TABLE
5 DETAIL DRAWINGS