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QATAR WORLD TRADE CENTER TITLE OF METHOD STATEMENT : Installation of Fire Protection Ref: Pipes And Fittings
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Contents
Page
01
Scope of Work
2
02
Responsibility
2
03
Description of Work
2-7
04
Labor, Manpower and Plant Requirement
8
05
Supervision Arrangements
9
06
Temporary Works To Be Designed And Installed
07
Health and Safety Requirements
9
08
Environmental Requirements
10
09
Security Arrangements
10
10
Specific Contractual Arrangements
10
11
Reference Documents
10
12
Records To Be Produced
10
13
Attachments
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1.0. SCOPE OF WORK This method statement covers the detailed procedure for installation of Fire Protection Pipes and Fittings. This procedure defines the method used to ensure that the pipe work and fittings installation has been carried out as per the contract specification requirements. This will be applicable for the installations of Fire Pumps, Valves, Zone control valves assemblies and Breeching inlet installations.
2.0 RESPONSIBILITY 2.1
The Construction manager is over-all responsible for the implementation of the method statement, to ensure that the team of engineers and foreman are aware of this MS and, to ensure that all resources (labor, material and equipment) are available to carry out the work as planned.
2.2
The Sr. Project Engineer is responsible to carry out the work as per the approved MS. He is also responsible to ensure adequate equipment for mobilization works are in place prior to the starting of work.
2.3
QA/QC Engineer is responsible to ensure work has been done as per the specification and drawings, inspections are done as per Quality Control Procedure and the Inspection and Test plan , and all work are offered to consultant for inspection.
2.4
The Safety Engineer is responsible to ensure that all safety precautions are in place and that all personnel onsite are using the Personal Protective Equipment (helmet, gloves, safety shoes, coveralls, eye protection etc.).He must also ensure that all relevant permissions are available for the works.
3.0 DESCRIPTION OF WORK Pre-Installation Check 3.1.1 Ensure that all safety requirements are in place in accordance with project safety plan. 3.1.2
Ensure that the latest revision of the approved shop drawing
are used and controlled as per Quality Plan. 3.1.3
All material shall be transported to the site by the supplier and Page 3 of 11
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care shall be taken by the store keeper to ensure that all the material are not damaged during transit. 3.1.4
Special care shall be taken to protect the pipe from moisture,
corrosion and rust. It shall be covered with polythene cover. 3.1.5 On receipt of the material at site, QA/QC Engineer/ Site Engineer shall inspect the material internally and inspection shall be offered to the Engineer for approval in MIR (Material Inspection Request) form. 3.1.6
Ensure all the materials used, have ed receiving inspection
in accordance with QA procedures and are not damaged or defective. Any non-conforming materials must be labelled by storekeeper and returned to quarantine area in accordance with QA procedure. 3.1.7
Ensure that all pipe fitters and helpers are aware of the correct
materials handling and installation procedure to ensure best quality of workmanship. Training shall be provided by Site engineers/ Supervisor as and when required. 3.1.8 All pipes and fittings shall be cleaned by approved cleaning agent before installation. 3.1.9
The inside of all pipe, fittings shall be smooth, clean and free
from blisters, loose mill scale, sand and dirt prior to the installation. 3.1.10
Main Contractor to ensure that prior to installation of pipes, all
building surfaces to which ing systems fixed are completed to acceptable tolerance and are in a suitably clean and dry condition. Any unsatisfactory conditions are to be reported to Project Manager and installation shall not proceed until corrective action measures have been taken by him. 3.1.11
Ladders, Step ladders and scaffoldings during construction
shall be used at site as per the safety plan. 3.1.12
Prior to start the work, Fire Fighting Engineer/ Supervisor from
the execution team shall ensure that the latest “approved Shop Page 4 of 11
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drawings” are available at site. Installation of pipe shall be co-ordinated with architectural,
3.1.13
structural and MEP work for a fit for purpose installation. Any deviation shall be intimated to the engineer for approval in Field Design Change Request (FDCR)/Field Adjustment Form. 3.1.14
Supervisor shall ensure equipment and correct tools are
available for installation-operation and to achieve compliance with contract requirement.
3.2
Pipes & Fitting Installations
3.2.1.Before
installing any pipe work at high level, site engineer shall ensure
that all dirt, scale and other foreign material is removed from inside the piping before fixing. 3.2.2.Ensure and confirm the Cut pipe ends shall be clean, square, and free from distortion, burr and dent. Ensure and confirm that the pipe ends are smooth and clean. 3.2.4.
All the pipes shall be ed with other pipes with approved ting material.
3.2.5.Pipes
& fittings up to the size of 50mm will be ed together by
threaded ts. Threaded pipes shall be ed with other pipes with approved boss white and jute/ Teflon tape for small size pipes. 3.2.6.The pipes shall be tightened with pipe wrench to the required tightening pressure protecting the outer surface of pipe from the damage of wrench teeth. 3.2.7.
Union/Couplings of approved materials shall be provided for connecting the pipes.
3.2.9 All ts shall be carefully reamed and ting compound/ Tape should be applied on male threads only. Page 5 of 11
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3.2.10
The pipes and fittings shall be painted as per approved
material submittal. 3.2.11
Pipe ing from 65 mm to 200 mm diameter shall be of
grooved system. 3.2.12
Flexible Coupling shall be installed wherever required in expansion, contractions and or deflection caused by temperature change to the pipe line.
3.2.13
Pipes shall be ed with flanged coupling wherever required
on the drawing and site condition. 3.2.14
Reducing coupling shall be installed wherever required and designed with rubber gasket (as per approved material) to prevent smaller pipe size from telescoping in to larger pipe in vertical assembly installation.
3.2.15
Elbow with 90°, 45 ° bend etc., shall be ed with grooved
coupling. 3.2.16
Pipes shall be ed by reducing tee wherever required as per
drawing. Reducing tee shall be ed with pipe where the branches are taken from main line. 3.2.17
Pipes shall be ed by mechanical tee wherever required as
per drawing and site condition. 3.2.18
Pipes shall be ed by Concentric and Eccentric Reducer
wherever the pipes are reduced with the main line as per drawing requirement. 3.2.19
Valves fittings shall be provided as per approved shop drawings and material submittal as applicable wherever it is required. The valves fittings shall be installed at locations where easy accessible points available for easy maintenance.
3.2.20
Check if the valve closes hard may due to debris lodged in the
sealing area. Page 6 of 11
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3.2.21
The valves should not be used to force a pipe line in to the
position as this may result in distortion of the valve body.
3.3
Installation of Pipe s
3.3.1
Pipe spacing shall be provided as per the approved shop drawing
and
ing
details
and
sections
given
in
the
specification. 3.3.2
Pipe mains running in shaft shall be ed by galvanized split clamps as per approved calculation at all levels for the entire loads can be uniformly distributed.
3.3.3
Pipelines, which are not subject to thermal expansion, shall be
ed directly to the
building structure. shall be
as per construction detail drawing and approved shop drawings. 3.3.7
All pipes shall be fixed and shall be run in parallel to the
building contour and at the height avoiding the interferences with the structure. 3.3.8
All ing arrangements shall be provided with proper fixing
arrangements. 3.3.11 Horizontal and Vertical pipes shall be ed as per spacing in the Pipe and Fittings specifications.
3.4
Automatic Air Release Valves
3.5.1
Automatic air vents shall be provided at the highest point of piping mains, any riser and drops which forms a loop to purge free air that high pressure during normal operation.
3.6
Drain Point 3.6.1
The drain valves shall be installed to blow-off sediments from Page 7 of 11
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strainers and tanks at lower level. 3.6.2
The drain points shall be provided at low points for draining and
locate where easily accessible.
Drain point location shall be as per
approved shop drawings.
3.7
Visual Inspection of Installed Pipe Work The system shall be visually inspected by Efeco/Main Contractor to ensure that the correct installation procedures have been followed and that the pipes and fittings are adequately ed and restrained in the prescribed manner. The inspection shall be offered for Engineer’s approval.
3.8
Hydro-Testing 3.8.1 Ensure that testing equipments / tools and water source are ready. 3.8.2 Pressure shall be applied to the system by means of a hand pump drawing water from a water
container. The pump discharge
shall be connected to the system through a globe valve, check valve, and recently calibrated pressure gauge of suitable range to have the test pressure read in the middle of the range. 3.8.3 After the test pressure is reached, the pump shall be blocked off by closing the globe valve and the variations of pressure in the system monitored on the pressure. 3.8.4 Check the pipes, pipe ts and accessories for the leakage of water while pumping and if any, attend the fault and rectify. 3.8.5 Ensure and confirm that the air vent installed at higher point to release the air while the water pressure build up gradually during water pumping under pressure test. 3.8.6 Ensure and confirm that the automatic air vents and any other Page 8 of 11
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sensitive instruments are either removed or blanked off. 3.8.7 Gauges shall be fixed at different locations to ensure that the required readings are measured. 3.8.8 The system shall be drained in such a way that not to create any thrust at drain point. We make sure that drain of water shall be carried out in different locations if possible and gradually through drain valves. 3.8.9 The range of the pressure gauge shall be as twice as the rated test pressure. 3.8.10 Ensure all the leakages are arrested after the correction is made, the pressure test shall be repeated until a completely tight system is ensured and the testing procedure shall be as per specification. Page 4 of 14 of Fire Protection System Specification dated May 2010 state that: Fire line piping shall be tested at 300 psi hydrostatic pressure. Prescribe test shall be maintained for two hours without any perceptible drop in pressure. Ensure that during hydro testing, calibrated pressure gauges are used and this is within the range of test pressure and calibration certificate is available. 3.8.11 Pressure testing documentation shall be submitted along with inspection request for consultant’s approval.
3.9 Flushing of Piping Network: After piping is erected and tested, all piping systems shall be cleaned of all mill and welding scale oil, corrosion, and construction debris by technician. Systems shall be flushed clean and filled ready for service, immediately after cleaning. Do not operate pumps or equipment until debris has been removed from the respective system and system has been flushed. Page 9 of 11
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Piping Flushing Procedures : Ensure that all pipes and fittings installed are leak proof. 3.9.2
Flush supply pipe systems forward (normal direction of flow) to pump suctions. Provide drains in system points, and air vents.
3.9.3Entire piping systems shall be cleaned by continues circulation of clear, domestic water through drain outlet. Pumps shall not be operated until system is clean. 3.9.4Automatic devices which can become clogged during the cleaning process shall be disconnected and shall not be connected permanently until cleaning process is complete. 3.9.5 Before installing the sprinkler heads, the complete piping shall be flushed & cleaned by potable water. 3.9.6 Run the pump until the flushing water flow coming out of the piping network is clear and without any solid matter.
3.10
Protection of Finished Sections
Completed pipe works shall be protected from damage by ensuring plastic end caps to cover all terminated ends.
4.0 PLANT EQUIPMENT 1) Pipe Fitters Tool Box with Hammer Drills Page 10 of 11
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2) Helper’s Tool Box 3) Threading Machine 4) Grooving Machine 5) Welding Machine with cables & holders with Screen 6) Work Benches 7) Tripods and stands 8) Grinding Machine 9) Lifting equipment 10) Scaffold Towers 11) Working Platforms as required
Personnel Protective Equipment: 1) Helmets 2) Safety Shoes 3) Coveralls 4) Masks 5) Hand Gloves 6) Safety Glasses
5.0
SUPERVISION ARRANGEMENTS
The supervision of these works will be under the direct control of the Construction Manager assisted by the Project Engineer, Site Engineer and Foreman with the back – up from the Technical Engineer. All Subcontractor works will be coordinated and controlled by the Page 11 of 11
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Construction Manager. A full time competent Subcontractor Project Supervisor shall be deployed to the site.
6.0 TEMPORARY WORKS TO BE DESIGNED INSTALLED
&
All the Safe Working Scaffolding Platforms will be installed in compliance to safety standard requirements.
7.0
HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Implementation of Health & Safety mechanisms and checks shall be done as per contract agreement and the approved EFECO safety manual. The safety officer shall carryout the necessary routine inspections. Safety Lighting : Safety lights will be used in case of power failure ensuring good illumination for the personnel. Green color safety jacket shall be worn on site for all personnel who are in site. Task Lighting : Adequate lighting will be provided ensuring the good illumination of the working area. Task Lighting will be connected to the nearest site distribution board which is RCD protected. Emergency Arrangements : Site general safety procedure will be followed. In case of emergency, the safety officer will stop the work. He will put in to action the emergency arrangements as described in EFECO safety Manual. Risk Control : Risk Assessment and their controls are carried out for the following activity / hazards and enclosed with this method statement. a) Using Hand Tools b) Using Ladders / Step Ladders c) Using Mobile Elevated working Platforms d) Working at Heights e) Disposal of Waste Materials f) Welding Operations Page 12 of 11
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g) Using Disc Cutter / Abrasive Wheels h) Using Portable Pipe Threading Machine i) Temporary Site Electrical Supply The safety officer has the right to stop all the Fire Fighting activity, if he is not satisfied with the safety arrangement on site during installation and testing process.
8. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS All remedial measures to control all the operations within the environmental legal limits for information and record.
9.
SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS No additional security arrangements over and above those already in place at the site, restricted access to the job site and the maintaining of the boundary fence security guards will be posted on all entrance points being used by vehicles during the camping out of this item of work to control and coordinate traffic movements.
10. SPECIFIC CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS We are executing all the works by following the Project Specifications Section No. 15310, 15060 and all the related issued “For Construction” drawings.
11.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS Contract Documents :
Mechanical Specification Division 15 Section
15310, 15060 Drawings
:
Marked “ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION”
The Drawings and Installation details of manufacturer should provide Page 13 of 11
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enough details for the installation to be carried out. In the absence of any information of the above documents should be referred.
12.
RECORDS TO BE PRODUCED
The following Form(s) / Checklist(s) shall be prepared and raised to the above activity to ensure that the activity is carried out as per the contract requirements. a) Inspection Request (IR’s) – Revision 0 shall be raised along with QC checklist for every completed installation works of Fire Fighting Pipes & Fittings. b) QC Checklist for Installation of Fire Fighting Pipes & Fittings c) Test Report Format for Hydro-Testing.
13.
ATTACHMENTS The following documents are enclosed with this method statement: a) Form I T P–FF-003 - Inspection and Test Plan For Installation of Fire Fighting Pipe & Fittings b) QC Checklist for Installation of Fire Fighting Pipe Work and Fittings c) Risk Assessment Form - Using Hand Tools (QC-RAF-01) d) Risk Assessment Form – Using Ladders & Step Ladders (QC-RAF02) e) Risk Assessment Form – Using Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (QC-RAF-03) f)
Risk Assessment Form – Working at Heights (QC-RAF-04)
g) Risk Assessment Form – Disposal of Waste Material (QC-RAF-05) h) Risk Assessment Form – Disc Cutters / Abrasive Wheels (QC-RAF-06) i)
Risk Assessment Form – Using Portable Pipe Threading Machines
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Risk Assessment Form – Welding Operations (QC-RAF-08)
k) Risk Assessment Form - Temporary Site Electrical Supply (Installation & Usage) (QC-RAF-09)
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Contents
Page
01
Scope of Work
2
02
Responsibility
2
03
Description of Work
2-7
04
Labor, Manpower and Plant Requirement
8
05
Supervision Arrangements
9
06
Temporary Works To Be Designed And Installed
07
Health and Safety Requirements
9
08
Environmental Requirements
10
09
Security Arrangements
10
10
Specific Contractual Arrangements
10
11
Reference Documents
10
12
Records To Be Produced
10
13
Attachments
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1.0. SCOPE OF WORK This method statement covers the detailed procedure for installation of Fire Protection Pipes and Fittings. This procedure defines the method used to ensure that the pipe work and fittings installation has been carried out as per the contract specification requirements. This will be applicable for the installations of Fire Pumps, Valves, Zone control valves assemblies and Breeching inlet installations.
2.0 RESPONSIBILITY 2.1
The Construction manager is over-all responsible for the implementation of the method statement, to ensure that the team of engineers and foreman are aware of this MS and, to ensure that all resources (labor, material and equipment) are available to carry out the work as planned.
2.2
The Sr. Project Engineer is responsible to carry out the work as per the approved MS. He is also responsible to ensure adequate equipment for mobilization works are in place prior to the starting of work.
2.3
QA/QC Engineer is responsible to ensure work has been done as per the specification and drawings, inspections are done as per Quality Control Procedure and the Inspection and Test plan , and all work are offered to consultant for inspection.
2.4
The Safety Engineer is responsible to ensure that all safety precautions are in place and that all personnel onsite are using the Personal Protective Equipment (helmet, gloves, safety shoes, coveralls, eye protection etc.).He must also ensure that all relevant permissions are available for the works.
3.0 DESCRIPTION OF WORK Pre-Installation Check 3.1.1 Ensure that all safety requirements are in place in accordance with project safety plan. 3.1.2
Ensure that the latest revision of the approved shop drawing
are used and controlled as per Quality Plan. 3.1.3
All material shall be transported to the site by the supplier and Page 3 of 11
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care shall be taken by the store keeper to ensure that all the material are not damaged during transit. 3.1.4
Special care shall be taken to protect the pipe from moisture,
corrosion and rust. It shall be covered with polythene cover. 3.1.5 On receipt of the material at site, QA/QC Engineer/ Site Engineer shall inspect the material internally and inspection shall be offered to the Engineer for approval in MIR (Material Inspection Request) form. 3.1.6
Ensure all the materials used, have ed receiving inspection
in accordance with QA procedures and are not damaged or defective. Any non-conforming materials must be labelled by storekeeper and returned to quarantine area in accordance with QA procedure. 3.1.7
Ensure that all pipe fitters and helpers are aware of the correct
materials handling and installation procedure to ensure best quality of workmanship. Training shall be provided by Site engineers/ Supervisor as and when required. 3.1.8 All pipes and fittings shall be cleaned by approved cleaning agent before installation. 3.1.9
The inside of all pipe, fittings shall be smooth, clean and free
from blisters, loose mill scale, sand and dirt prior to the installation. 3.1.10
Main Contractor to ensure that prior to installation of pipes, all
building surfaces to which ing systems fixed are completed to acceptable tolerance and are in a suitably clean and dry condition. Any unsatisfactory conditions are to be reported to Project Manager and installation shall not proceed until corrective action measures have been taken by him. 3.1.11
Ladders, Step ladders and scaffoldings during construction
shall be used at site as per the safety plan. 3.1.12
Prior to start the work, Fire Fighting Engineer/ Supervisor from
the execution team shall ensure that the latest “approved Shop Page 4 of 11
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drawings” are available at site. Installation of pipe shall be co-ordinated with architectural,
3.1.13
structural and MEP work for a fit for purpose installation. Any deviation shall be intimated to the engineer for approval in Field Design Change Request (FDCR)/Field Adjustment Form. 3.1.14
Supervisor shall ensure equipment and correct tools are
available for installation-operation and to achieve compliance with contract requirement.
3.2
Pipes & Fitting Installations
3.2.1.Before
installing any pipe work at high level, site engineer shall ensure
that all dirt, scale and other foreign material is removed from inside the piping before fixing. 3.2.2.Ensure and confirm the Cut pipe ends shall be clean, square, and free from distortion, burr and dent. Ensure and confirm that the pipe ends are smooth and clean. 3.2.4.
All the pipes shall be ed with other pipes with approved ting material.
3.2.5.Pipes
& fittings up to the size of 50mm will be ed together by
threaded ts. Threaded pipes shall be ed with other pipes with approved boss white and jute/ Teflon tape for small size pipes. 3.2.6.The pipes shall be tightened with pipe wrench to the required tightening pressure protecting the outer surface of pipe from the damage of wrench teeth. 3.2.7.
Union/Couplings of approved materials shall be provided for connecting the pipes.
3.2.9 All ts shall be carefully reamed and ting compound/ Tape should be applied on male threads only. Page 5 of 11
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3.2.10
The pipes and fittings shall be painted as per approved
material submittal. 3.2.11
Pipe ing from 65 mm to 200 mm diameter shall be of
grooved system. 3.2.12
Flexible Coupling shall be installed wherever required in expansion, contractions and or deflection caused by temperature change to the pipe line.
3.2.13
Pipes shall be ed with flanged coupling wherever required
on the drawing and site condition. 3.2.14
Reducing coupling shall be installed wherever required and designed with rubber gasket (as per approved material) to prevent smaller pipe size from telescoping in to larger pipe in vertical assembly installation.
3.2.15
Elbow with 90°, 45 ° bend etc., shall be ed with grooved
coupling. 3.2.16
Pipes shall be ed by reducing tee wherever required as per
drawing. Reducing tee shall be ed with pipe where the branches are taken from main line. 3.2.17
Pipes shall be ed by mechanical tee wherever required as
per drawing and site condition. 3.2.18
Pipes shall be ed by Concentric and Eccentric Reducer
wherever the pipes are reduced with the main line as per drawing requirement. 3.2.19
Valves fittings shall be provided as per approved shop drawings and material submittal as applicable wherever it is required. The valves fittings shall be installed at locations where easy accessible points available for easy maintenance.
3.2.20
Check if the valve closes hard may due to debris lodged in the
sealing area. Page 6 of 11
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3.2.21
The valves should not be used to force a pipe line in to the
position as this may result in distortion of the valve body.
3.3
Installation of Pipe s
3.3.1
Pipe spacing shall be provided as per the approved shop drawing
and
ing
details
and
sections
given
in
the
specification. 3.3.2
Pipe mains running in shaft shall be ed by galvanized split clamps as per approved calculation at all levels for the entire loads can be uniformly distributed.
3.3.3
Pipelines, which are not subject to thermal expansion, shall be
ed directly to the
building structure. shall be
as per construction detail drawing and approved shop drawings. 3.3.7
All pipes shall be fixed and shall be run in parallel to the
building contour and at the height avoiding the interferences with the structure. 3.3.8
All ing arrangements shall be provided with proper fixing
arrangements. 3.3.11 Horizontal and Vertical pipes shall be ed as per spacing in the Pipe and Fittings specifications.
3.4
Automatic Air Release Valves
3.5.1
Automatic air vents shall be provided at the highest point of piping mains, any riser and drops which forms a loop to purge free air that high pressure during normal operation.
3.6
Drain Point 3.6.1
The drain valves shall be installed to blow-off sediments from Page 7 of 11
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strainers and tanks at lower level. 3.6.2
The drain points shall be provided at low points for draining and
locate where easily accessible.
Drain point location shall be as per
approved shop drawings.
3.7
Visual Inspection of Installed Pipe Work The system shall be visually inspected by Efeco/Main Contractor to ensure that the correct installation procedures have been followed and that the pipes and fittings are adequately ed and restrained in the prescribed manner. The inspection shall be offered for Engineer’s approval.
3.8
Hydro-Testing 3.8.1 Ensure that testing equipments / tools and water source are ready. 3.8.2 Pressure shall be applied to the system by means of a hand pump drawing water from a water
container. The pump discharge
shall be connected to the system through a globe valve, check valve, and recently calibrated pressure gauge of suitable range to have the test pressure read in the middle of the range. 3.8.3 After the test pressure is reached, the pump shall be blocked off by closing the globe valve and the variations of pressure in the system monitored on the pressure. 3.8.4 Check the pipes, pipe ts and accessories for the leakage of water while pumping and if any, attend the fault and rectify. 3.8.5 Ensure and confirm that the air vent installed at higher point to release the air while the water pressure build up gradually during water pumping under pressure test. 3.8.6 Ensure and confirm that the automatic air vents and any other Page 8 of 11
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sensitive instruments are either removed or blanked off. 3.8.7 Gauges shall be fixed at different locations to ensure that the required readings are measured. 3.8.8 The system shall be drained in such a way that not to create any thrust at drain point. We make sure that drain of water shall be carried out in different locations if possible and gradually through drain valves. 3.8.9 The range of the pressure gauge shall be as twice as the rated test pressure. 3.8.10 Ensure all the leakages are arrested after the correction is made, the pressure test shall be repeated until a completely tight system is ensured and the testing procedure shall be as per specification. Page 4 of 14 of Fire Protection System Specification dated May 2010 state that: Fire line piping shall be tested at 300 psi hydrostatic pressure. Prescribe test shall be maintained for two hours without any perceptible drop in pressure. Ensure that during hydro testing, calibrated pressure gauges are used and this is within the range of test pressure and calibration certificate is available. 3.8.11 Pressure testing documentation shall be submitted along with inspection request for consultant’s approval.
3.9 Flushing of Piping Network: After piping is erected and tested, all piping systems shall be cleaned of all mill and welding scale oil, corrosion, and construction debris by technician. Systems shall be flushed clean and filled ready for service, immediately after cleaning. Do not operate pumps or equipment until debris has been removed from the respective system and system has been flushed. Page 9 of 11
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Piping Flushing Procedures : Ensure that all pipes and fittings installed are leak proof. 3.9.2
Flush supply pipe systems forward (normal direction of flow) to pump suctions. Provide drains in system points, and air vents.
3.9.3Entire piping systems shall be cleaned by continues circulation of clear, domestic water through drain outlet. Pumps shall not be operated until system is clean. 3.9.4Automatic devices which can become clogged during the cleaning process shall be disconnected and shall not be connected permanently until cleaning process is complete. 3.9.5 Before installing the sprinkler heads, the complete piping shall be flushed & cleaned by potable water. 3.9.6 Run the pump until the flushing water flow coming out of the piping network is clear and without any solid matter.
3.10
Protection of Finished Sections
Completed pipe works shall be protected from damage by ensuring plastic end caps to cover all terminated ends.
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2) Helper’s Tool Box 3) Threading Machine 4) Grooving Machine 5) Welding Machine with cables & holders with Screen 6) Work Benches 7) Tripods and stands 8) Grinding Machine 9) Lifting equipment 10) Scaffold Towers 11) Working Platforms as required
Personnel Protective Equipment: 1) Helmets 2) Safety Shoes 3) Coveralls 4) Masks 5) Hand Gloves 6) Safety Glasses
5.0
SUPERVISION ARRANGEMENTS
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Construction Manager. A full time competent Subcontractor Project Supervisor shall be deployed to the site.
6.0 TEMPORARY WORKS TO BE DESIGNED INSTALLED
&
All the Safe Working Scaffolding Platforms will be installed in compliance to safety standard requirements.
7.0
HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Implementation of Health & Safety mechanisms and checks shall be done as per contract agreement and the approved EFECO safety manual. The safety officer shall carryout the necessary routine inspections. Safety Lighting : Safety lights will be used in case of power failure ensuring good illumination for the personnel. Green color safety jacket shall be worn on site for all personnel who are in site. Task Lighting : Adequate lighting will be provided ensuring the good illumination of the working area. Task Lighting will be connected to the nearest site distribution board which is RCD protected. Emergency Arrangements : Site general safety procedure will be followed. In case of emergency, the safety officer will stop the work. He will put in to action the emergency arrangements as described in EFECO safety Manual. Risk Control : Risk Assessment and their controls are carried out for the following activity / hazards and enclosed with this method statement. a) Using Hand Tools b) Using Ladders / Step Ladders c) Using Mobile Elevated working Platforms d) Working at Heights e) Disposal of Waste Materials f) Welding Operations Page 12 of 11
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g) Using Disc Cutter / Abrasive Wheels h) Using Portable Pipe Threading Machine i) Temporary Site Electrical Supply The safety officer has the right to stop all the Fire Fighting activity, if he is not satisfied with the safety arrangement on site during installation and testing process.
8. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS All remedial measures to control all the operations within the environmental legal limits for information and record.
9.
SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS No additional security arrangements over and above those already in place at the site, restricted access to the job site and the maintaining of the boundary fence security guards will be posted on all entrance points being used by vehicles during the camping out of this item of work to control and coordinate traffic movements.
10. SPECIFIC CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS We are executing all the works by following the Project Specifications Section No. 15310, 15060 and all the related issued “For Construction” drawings.
11.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS Contract Documents :
Mechanical Specification Division 15 Section
15310, 15060 Drawings
:
Marked “ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION”
The Drawings and Installation details of manufacturer should provide Page 13 of 11
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enough details for the installation to be carried out. In the absence of any information of the above documents should be referred.
12.
RECORDS TO BE PRODUCED
The following Form(s) / Checklist(s) shall be prepared and raised to the above activity to ensure that the activity is carried out as per the contract requirements. a) Inspection Request (IR’s) – Revision 0 shall be raised along with QC checklist for every completed installation works of Fire Fighting Pipes & Fittings. b) QC Checklist for Installation of Fire Fighting Pipes & Fittings c) Test Report Format for Hydro-Testing.
13.
ATTACHMENTS The following documents are enclosed with this method statement: a) Form I T P–FF-003 - Inspection and Test Plan For Installation of Fire Fighting Pipe & Fittings b) QC Checklist for Installation of Fire Fighting Pipe Work and Fittings c) Risk Assessment Form - Using Hand Tools (QC-RAF-01) d) Risk Assessment Form – Using Ladders & Step Ladders (QC-RAF02) e) Risk Assessment Form – Using Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (QC-RAF-03) f)
Risk Assessment Form – Working at Heights (QC-RAF-04)
g) Risk Assessment Form – Disposal of Waste Material (QC-RAF-05) h) Risk Assessment Form – Disc Cutters / Abrasive Wheels (QC-RAF-06) i)
Risk Assessment Form – Using Portable Pipe Threading Machines
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j)
Risk Assessment Form – Welding Operations (QC-RAF-08)
k) Risk Assessment Form - Temporary Site Electrical Supply (Installation & Usage) (QC-RAF-09)
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