METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
WIRES AND CABLES INSTALLATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SCOPE
2. DEFINITIONS
3. HEALTH AND SAFETY
4. OPERATION
5. INSTALLATION AND FIXATION
6. RESPONSIBILITIES
7. MANPOWER REQUIRED
8. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS
9. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS
10. WASTE MANAGEMENT
11. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES.
12. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
13. DISTRIBUTION
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This procedure to clear the method of the supply, installations of Wires
and Cables for the project.
This document details Wires and Cables Installation:
1. Preparation of work.
2. Delivery and inspection upon arrival of material at site.
3. Installation of the system.
2. DEFINITIONS
PQP : Project Quality Plan
PSP : Project Safety Plan
QCP : Quality Control Procedure
HSE : Health, Safety and Environment
MS : Method Statement
ITP : Inspection Test Plan
QA/QC : Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer.
WIR : Inspection and Test Request
MIR : Material Verification Record.
3. 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.
Specific safety measures have to follow as applicable, and all the safety
measures are covered separately in the project safety plan.
4. OPERATION
Material:
Material used will be as approved by the Engineer.
The sizes and routes routing will be as per the approved Shop
Drawings.
Storage and Protection:
Deliver components parts to site, completely identified in accordance
with shop and certified CAD Drawings prepared for this work.
Store in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, above
ground, properly protected from the weather and construction activities.
5. INSTALLATION AND FIXATION
Pre-Installation:
All materials and documentation relevant to this particular section of
works will be checked and verified ensuring that these are correct
and approved type.
Prior to the commencement of works, ensure that the areas for
permanent installation are ready, accessible and in suitable
condition.
Excavation:
No wiring be carried out until the appropriate tests required or in the
electrical testing section have been done and the consultant has
given his clearance for wiring to commence.
A loop in form of wiring shall be used as far as practicable or unless
otherwise indicated. Joints in conductors shall be made using
insulated terminal blocks complying with requirements of this
specification.
At expansion joints adequate slack shall be left in the cable.
Where Conduits are installed for wiring by others, a draw wire shall
be provided between each draw in position.
Where three-phase circuits comprising single-core cables are
installed in trunking, all cables of a shall be tied together at intervals
not exceeding 200mm.
Cables forming part of alarm, control, communication or monitoring
circuits shall have identification sleeves at their terminations.
Identification shall be consistent with the relevant wiring diagrams.
Pulling:
Make sure that all conduits and boxes in both ends are free from
damages and blockages etc and installation is approved.
Blockage shall be checked by inserting the draw wire and checking
that it reaches to the other end without any disturbance.
Once the conduit is not blocked the wires shall be pulled using the
draw wires while ensuring no damage occurs while pulling.
Pulling compound or lubricant shall be used for pulling the wires
where required.
Use soap based pulling compound for short runs i.e. less than 20
meters for semi conductive insulated wires.
Use wax based pulling compound for the runs greater than 20
meters for semi conductive insulated wires.
While pulling the wires care should be taken to not insert the pull
tension greater than the manufacturer allowed limits.
Termination::
Erect scaffolding where required as per the site requirements.
Cable rollers shall be placed under the cable during pulling over
longer distances and standoff rollers for acute bends, to ensure that
the cable is pulled with minimum effort and the cable outer jacket is
free of scouring lines.
The cable shall be pulled by using pulling means such as fish tape,
rope and basket weave wire/cable grips so as not to damage cable
or its containment system. Care will be taken to ensure that the
maximum pulling tension of all the cables is not exceeded at any
time.
Cable should be free of any static load i.e. to be places side by side
parallel on the cable tray or ladders. Any kind of dead weight on the
cable shall be avoided.
The cables shall be secured to the containment system using
approved cable ties for horizontal runs and cable cleats for vertical
runs.
Termination shall be done by using the approved termination
materials that include glands, lugs and other accessories part of
termination kit, by using proper crimping tools. Matching colour
gland sheaths shall be provided.
Commissioning:
Set the Meggar meter to 1000 volts DC for cables and 500 volts DC
for wires.
Take reading between phase, phase and neutral, phase and earth
neutral and earth.
Note that resistance reading must not exceed 2 megaohms(MΩ).
Check and record the resistance readings as per specification on
the approved insulation resistance test forms.
Technical Assistance:
The installation supervising technician for the system trade shall
instruct the CONSULTANT Engineer, and Construction Site
Manager on the programming and correct operation of the
system after the installation is completed.
This instruction shall be scheduled at the convenience of the
staff.
All such instruction shall be properly recorded.
WIR will be issued for Consultant approval upon making sure that
the installation of the system equipment’s done as per approved
shopdrawings and specs and manufacturer recommendations.
6. RESPONSIBILITIES
PROJECT MANAGER
1. To ensure that all the preparation and application works are
carried out according to the Contract Specification and with the
approved drawings.
2. To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according
to the planned program and as per the approved method of
statement.
3. To ensure that all the equipment and material required
executing the work are available according to the planned
construction program.
4. To co-ordinate with the Main contractor, MEP coordinator,
Safety Officer for a safe and proper execution of the works.
SITE ENGINEER
1. To ensure that the works are carried out according to the
Contract Specification, approved method statement and the
shop drawings.
2. To provide all necessary information and distribute
responsibilities to his construction.
3. To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work
program and to report to the Project Manager.
4. To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the
works are carried out in safe practicing method.
FOREMAN
1. The foreman will carry out his duties by maintaining continuous
coordination with the site engineer on daily basis, and ensure
proper distribution of the work force on the required and planned
locations.
2. To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hand are aware of
the job requirements and they have enough information to carry
out their duties properly.
3. To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and
advice the site engineer of any requirement for additional
resources.
4. To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the
manpower involved in the works are moving as agreed and
planned for the work.
5. To control disposal of waste materials according to the
instructions received from the site engineer.
6. To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain
safe working and proper house keeping of the site, following the
proved safety measures and further ensure that all his working
team are aware of the same to prevent accident and losses.
7. To inform the site engineer regarding areas ready for inspection.
8. Foreman and the storekeeper are responsible for the distribution
and control of materials.
SAFETY ENGINEER
1. Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it for it’s
proper implementation.
2. Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to
maintain safe working on the site.
3. Inspect all the site activities and train the person to prevent
accidents and it’s proper implementation.
4. Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.
TECHNICIAN FROM SUPPILER
1. The carrying-out of work and the proper distribution of all the
available resources in coordination with the sub-contractor
Site Engineer on a daily basis.
2. Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for
the future planning with the Site Engineer.
3. Complying with the sub-contractor basic design practices,
particularly those related to safety and engineering
4. Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement
and reporting the same to the Site Engineer immediately.
STORE KEEPER
1. Responsible for overall Store operations in making sure to
store the material delivery to the site and keep it in suitable
area that will keep the material in safe from rusty and
damage.
2. One who will acknowledge the receiving of materials at site in
coordination with QA/QC and concerned Engineer.
7. MANPOWER REQUIRED
Charge hand and Experienced Technicians
8. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS
Wires and Cables Components and Accessories
9. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS
The Equipment that will be engaged for Wires and Cables Installation will
be as follows:
Measuring tape
Cutting plier
Box spanner set
Bending spring
Pipe Wrench
Drilling Machine
Crimping tool
Screw driver
Pulling spring
Hammer
Common tools
10. WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Rubbish which would be created from our scope of works will be
disposed to the designated dumping ground.
11. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES
The following general control measures against Safety, Environment and
Quality shall be required for our scope of work and special control
measures are not applicable for us :
Proper PPE must be worn at all time
Permit to work at height > 2m where applicable
Lifting operation permit (using crane) where applicable.
Confined space permit where applicable.
Approved work method statement and risk assessment will be made
available to site.
All workers doing the work shall be briefed on this method statement
and risk assessment.
12. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
This method Statement should be read in conjunction with the below
referenced documentations:
ITP for Anti – termite Treatment.
Insulation Resistance and continuity Test Report.
13. DISTRIBUTION
Copy of this method statement shall be issued to the following for
information / action / comments:
1. Project Manager
2. Site Engineer
3. Foremen
4. Safety Engineer
5. Technician From Supplier
6. Store Keeper