METHOD STATEMENT FOR WIRES AND CABLES INSTALLATION

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

1.SCOPE

• This procedure to clear the method of the supply, installations of Wires and Cables for the project.
• This document details Wires and Cables Installation:
• Preparation of work.
• Delivery and inspection upon arrival of material at site.
• 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

Ø  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.
   1. To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according to the planned program and as per the approved method of statement.
   1. To ensure that all the equipment and material required executing the work are available according to the planned construction program.
   1. To co-ordinate with the Main contractor, MEP coordinator, Safety Officer for a safe and proper execution of the works.

Ø  SITE ENGINEER

1. To ensure that the works are carried out according to the Contract Specification, approved method statement and the shop drawings.
   1. To provide all necessary information and distribute responsibilities to his construction.
   1. To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work program and to report to the Project Manager.
   1. To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the works are carried out in safe practicing method.

Ø  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.
   1. 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.
   1. To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and advice the site engineer of any requirement for additional resources.
   1. To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the manpower involved in the works are moving as agreed and planned for the work.
   1. To control disposal of waste materials according to the instructions received from the site engineer.
   1. 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.
   1. To inform the site engineer regarding areas ready for inspection.
   1. Foreman and the storekeeper are responsible for the distribution and control of materials.

Ø  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.
   1. Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to maintain safe working on the site.
   1. Inspect all the site activities and train the person to prevent accidents and it’s proper implementation.
   1. Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.

Ø  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.

Ø  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