1.0 SCOPE OF WORK
This Method Statement is applicable for installation of Fire Damper.
2.0 RESPONSIBILITY
Before commencement of any installation activity, the following procedures are required to be carried out.
- All materials used must have an approved material submittal.
- Check that delivered material is in compliance with approved submittal.
- Check for any physical damages upon receipt of the same at site.
- Before installations ensure location is as per the approved shop drawing.
- Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
3.0 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Installation Procedure
- Cutting and chipping on wall to make easy access for fixing the dampers
- Removing old duct passing through the wall.
- Before installation check any physical damages on the dampers
- Determine the position of damper to be fixed on the duct
- Fix the damper with flange , nut bolt and apply duct sealant
- Examine the location for requirement of installation tolerance & clearance
- Fire rated dampers will be installed in Fire rated wall, partitions and floors
- Installation of fire damper should be installed as per specification and manufactures recommendation
- Each fire damper shall be provided with an access door to permit inspection and resetting of damper and adjacent duct work
- Provide duct access door for internal access to all fire dampers for sizes bigger than 300mm width of the duct.
- Duct sealant will be applied at joints in order to arrest air leakages
4.0 LABOUR, PLANT & MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
- The material shall be of approved Manufacturer as per the material submittal.
- Skilled technicians, in sufficient numbers, shall carry out the installation.
- The workmanship shall be maintained at all times.
- SUPERVISION ARRANGEMENTS
- A constant supervision under Mechanical Engineer & Foreman shall be carried out in order to control the work and the workmanship.
- REFERENCE
- Based on installed duct
- EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED
- Chisel, hammer, Ladders, scaffolds, measuring tape, wooden hammer, sheet cutter, right angle, compass, rivet gun & electric drilling machine.
- ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ensure that the labour has a good working environment, a hazard free environment.
- HEALTH & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
- Ensure work area is clean and tidy.
- Ensure the work Area is well ventilated.
- All employees shall adopt safe working practices.
- Safety equipment (example Hard Hats, Safety Shoes, Coveralls, Gloves, Goggles when necessary etc.) to be worn at all times.
- GI sheet and all relevant duct work scrap material will be neatly stacked at a pre- designated waste area and will be regularly disposed off from site as required.