METHOD STATEMENT FOR WIRING & CABLE

FOR THE PROJECT

CLIENT
R.S INVESTMENTS LIMITED

CONSULTANT
DESIGN CENTER ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERING
CONSULTANTS

MAIN CONTRACTOR
M/s. SHAMANDI CONSTRUCTION LLC

MEP CONTRACTOR
M/s. ANWAR AL AQSA ELEC & SANITARY WORKS LLC
Method Statement for PVC Wires Pulling & Termination

This work method statement explains and covers the wiring through conduits and

its termination to the equipment / boards etc.

Required Tools

• Pulling Rope

• Lubricant

• Markers

• Masking Tape

Quality & Safety Requirements

Quality control on site will be expedited through the project team using experienced

supervisors and engineers checking their works and hold points approval by QA/QC engineer

and consultants. The safety procedure for the work are sources in the project safety plan and

will be monitored by the site HSE officer.

Method of Wiring & Terminations

General Requirements:

• Material to be approved/inspected by

Consultant prior to using on site.

• Shop drawing of wiring works to be approved before commencement of work.

• Material found not suitable for site use will be removed from site.

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• Wire and cables installed in conduits shall be type single core PVC/PVC insulated.

• All lighting distribution wiring shall be PVC insulated wiring cables.

• No cables smaller than 1.5 m2 shall be used.

• All wire utilized must be continuously run from source to termination, without any through

joining included.

Wiring Installation

Procedure:

• Before starting wiring, all pipes to be checked for clearance i.e. no blocking observed.

• All wiring of multi point circuits shall be carried out in a "Looping -in" system.

• Connections other than those required for the connection of switches, fuses, socket outlet,

motor etc. shall not be allowe.

• PVC wires shall not enter any luminaries or heat producing equipment.

• Final connection shall be made by using heat resistant flexible cable.

• PVC wires shall not exceed the capacity of the conduit or trunking.

• Wires shall be drawn in a careful and workmanlike manner.

• Works shall be executed by skilled electrician in full supervision of site engineer & foreman.

Required Equipment & Tools

Below is the list of equipment / Tools required for installation of cables and wires, which

can be used for different projects after doing the customization as per the project

requirements.

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• Cutting Tools

• Hydraulic Crimping Tools

• Manual Crimping Tools

• Scaffolding Step Ladder

• Cable Drum Trolleys

• Cable Spindle s & Jacks

• Cable Rollers

• Measuring Equipment

• Megger

• Pulling Wires, Rope, Lubricant (Soap-based, Wax Based)

• Hand Gloves, fall protection and other necessary PPE's.

Installation of Wires & Cables

• All materials intended for cables & wires shall be submitted for approval of the consultant

as per the standard procedure using the Notification of permanent material received at site.

• Material samples shall be submitted as required by the consulting engineer for approval.

• The Supervisor will complete the inspection checklist and follow the Inspection & Test Plan

detailed in this procedure. The intent of this procedure is to establish a high level of

assurance that the end product meets the specification requirements.

• The QA/QC Inspectors should verify the approved procedures are followed and the

inspections and testing records are completed.

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Training & Qualifications of Personnel

• All operatives will attend safety induction along with the relevant document copies i.e.

valid visa company ID copy, and copy of previous experience and training in the same job

which proves his competency.

• Supervisor should closely monitor the activity, if he finds any operative is lagging on safe

work competency, he will be sent for re-induction and even retraining if deemed necessary.

• Examine the areas to execute the work and the conditions under which the work will be

performed. Identify conditions detrimental or unsafe for the proper and timely completion

of the Work. Do not proceed until unsatisfactory or unsafe conditions have been corrected.

Inspection & Storage of Materials

• Submit Notification of Permanent Material Received on Site I.e. Material Inspection Request

upon receipt of materials delivery to site. Attach Delivery Receipt, Material Submittal

Approval and other documents to show complete compliance with specifications and

QA/QC Plan.

• Any material found not as of approved material or with surface damage which is not

rectifiable will be set aside. These materials will be labelled and returned to supplier

warehouse and a Non-conformance Report will be issued to the supplier by QA/QC superior.

• Store materials in protected dry location off-ground in accordance with manufacturer's

instructions and to protect from mechanical damage or weather effects etc. Extreme care

shall be taken while handling the subject materials.

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• Lay down area at site to be coordinated with Main Contractor and arrangements to be made

for unloading and / or mobilization of materials.

• Ladders / Scaffoldings to be secured firmly over the working platform and inspected by

competent personnel and tagging system (green/red) are implemented, prior to start of

work.

• Prior to commencement of work, the Engineers & Supervisor Foreman will inspect all

materials delivered to work place are checked for with their shipment check list and ensure

they are the relevant piece for the site and materials are not damaged, without excessive

scratches or visible corrosion.

• Only required materials to be shifted to site and stored temporarily and ensure extra

materials are not dumped to site and congest the working area.

• Once work is completed extra materials and tools to be return back to stores, work area to

be kept clean.

Pre Installation Requirements for Cables and Wires

• Ensure all drawings and electrical method statement are approved and available to the

installation team.

• Prior to the installation of cables in any area, cable ladders or any containment system

must be inspected and approved. Ensure that the factory test reports for continuity of the

cables is provided and reviewed to ensure the fault free installation.

• Check that ladders/trays are free from any sharp edges and have sufficient space for

installing the cables.

minimum bending radius of the cable. This is to ensure that cable is not given undue stress.

• PVC sleeves shall be installed for all cables passing through brick. block or concrete or

similar structures in case there is need for future withdrawal.

• Complete a mock-up installation before main works and get its approval.

Wires Pulling Method

• 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 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.

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Cable Pulling & Termination

Transport and place the cable drums as per drum schedule and at the locations where

space is available for working. The cable drum shall be placed on a jack & spindle

arrangement to ensure free rotation of the drum. 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. At all times the cable

schedule & section drawings for the relevant area will be referred to ensure proper location

of cable on the required ladder and to ensure compliance with project specifications.

A pulling compound / lubricant shall be used where necessary as per site conditions i.e. in

slabs and underground conduits etc, the lubricant should not deteriorate the cable insulation.

The cables shall be secured to the containment system using approved cable ties for

horizontal runs and cable cleats for vertical runs. All control cables will be installed at a

minimum distance of 100mm from power cables unless otherwise agreed with consultant as

per site conditions.

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Earth (green/yellow) cables shall also be pulled along the power cables. At all time of pulling,

mark both power and earth cables for pairing them on both sides of connection i.e. at sending

and receiving ends. Before termination complete length and route of the cable shall be

inspected by QA/QC engineer, after which a WIR shall be raised for consultant approval.

Cable shall be caped and sealed on both ends after installation until termination is done.

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. All termination shall be provided with tight fitting

covering sleeves.

Cables Identifications

• Install the tags / labels as per project specifications and as per approved material submittal

for Cables and Wires.

• Cables shall be identified at feeders i.e. the sending and receiving ends (outgoing cables in

SMDB’s and final DB’s) about 50mm below the gland.

• Identification labels shall be provided at all positions where cables and wires change

direction and each side of the wall or floor slab and where cables are in multiple runs.

• Cores of cables connecting control gear, thermostats, valves etc will also be identified and

shall be fitted with identification sleeves bearing the same marking as the terminals of the

apparatus to which these are connected.

• For cables at feeders, identification will be done as per specification and approved

materials.

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Cables Identifications

• Install the tags / labels as per project specifications and as per approved material submittal

for Cables and Wires.

• Cables shall be identified at feeders i.e. the sending and receiving ends (outgoing cables in

SMDB’s and final DB’s) about 50mm below the gland.

• Identification labels shall be provided at all positions where cables and wires change

direction and each side of the wall or floor slab and where cables are in multiple runs.

• Cores of cables connecting control gear, thermostats, valves etc will also be identified and

shall be fitted with identification sleeves bearing the same marking as the terminals of the

apparatus to which these are connected.

• For cables at feeders, identification will be done as per specification and approved

materials.

Installation Procedure for Cables

• Ensure all the relevant current / approved shop drawings are available with the installation

team.

• Transfer the cable to the work place with help of fork –lifts or crane and trailer. Enough

man power shall be deployed.

• Handle the cable drums as recommended by the manufacturer for cable drum handling.

• Check the cable drum for any damage during transportation and test the cable for

continuity and insulation resistance before installation with 500V Megger on (0- 600V)

cable.

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• Check and ensure the cable support system throughout the cable route is completed and

free from damage or sharp edges.

• Place cable roller on the cable route at every 1.5 meters and end bells at the bends.

• Identify the designated cable drum for cable pulling and raise the cable drum above the

ground level with cable jack to unwind the cables to the pulling direction.

• Pull the cable with cable pulling machine or manually from one feeder end to the other

end.

• Ensure no undue stress is applied on the cable which may damage the cable and its

functionality. Recommended pulling tension by the manufacturer to be adhered to.

• Leave enough length of cables at both the ends for termination and cut.

• After pulling the cable check for mechanical damage, if any major damage found replace

the cable with new one.

• Dress the cable with necessary cable ties of approved type and make (every half metres)

and no overlap of cables shall be allowed.

• Maintain gaps between the cables as per standards / as required.

• In case of single core 630 [Link] cable, trifoil arrangement with cable touching along their

entire length is adopted.

• Provide identification as per specification and approved material submittals.

• Installation shall be offered for QC verification and inspection by consultant.

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