TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Scope / Objective

• Reference

• Access / Egress

• Health and Safety Hazards

1. Safety Lighting
   1. Task Lighting
   1. Emergency Arrangements
      1. General
      1. Fire Precautions
      1. Communication
   1. Risks Control
2. Hazards / Risks
3. 3^rd Party Protection
4. Environmental Considerations
5. Definitions

• Responsibilities / Supervision

• Procedures / Method to be Employed

• Training

• Working Hours

1. House Keeping

1. Manpower Requirement & Supervision

1. Material Requirement

1. Plant & Equipment
   1. General
   1. Plant and Equipment Schedule
   1. Personnel Protective Equipment
   1. Power
   1. Working Platforms

1. Q.C. Approvals and other Documentation

1. Supporting Documentation

1. Distribution

1. Other Information

1. Site Safety Engineers Approval

1. Attachment – Sketches

1.0     SCOPE / OBJECTIVES

This Method Statement covers the installation, testing and commissioning of Fire Alarm System. This procedure is to define the method used to ensure that the Fire Alarm System has been installed as per the contract requirement.

• REFERENCES

•   Particular Integrated Fire & Voice Alarm System specification Section 1105/SP/E-16720.
  •    Shop Drawings ref: 1505/A&P/SD/FA
  •    General Specification Clauses 16005, 16010, 16050

• ACCESS / EGRESS

Work will be carried out only when all associated works of main contractor and A&P being verified that they have been completed.

4.0       HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS.

Health and Safety procedure by Main Contractor and by A&P will be implemented for this job. The responsible safety officer as per A&P procedure will do a routine safety inspection.

1. Safety Lighting.

Safety lights will be used in case of power failure ensuring the good illumination of the working area to aid evacuation if necessary.

• Task Lighting.

Adequate lighting will be provided ensuring the good illumination of the working area. The task lighting will get power supply from the nearest power socket (provided by main contractor) which should be protected by relevant RCD.

• Emergency Arrangements.

• General: Site general safety procedures will be followed. In case of emergency the safety officer will stop the work, he will administer the emergency arrangements and he will report to assembly points as described during Site Induction Course.

• Fire Precautions: No significant fire risks associated with this activity but general fire precaution measures will be taken as per Arabtec instructions to A&P.

• Communication: Communication from site areas to Site Office via mobile phones issued to senior foremen. In emergency situations the users of handheld 2-way radios to be notified if deemed that this can speed up notification of relevant personnel and/or the JBR01 Site Clinic.

4. Risk and Controls.

• Relevant Risk Assessments (see Section 19 Attachments):

• WAH-001 Ladders and Step Ladders
• MAT-004 Disposal: Waste Materials
• PRT-007 Hand Tools
• WAH-002-Mobile Elevated Working Platforms
• PRT-010 Portable Electronic Equipment

• 3^rd Party Protection: Applicable as per the contract only

• Environmental Considerations: After the finalization of the works the working area should be cleared of waste materials on a daily basis related to the performed work.

5.0       DEFINITIONS

              ATC  –           Arabtec Construction (LLC.)

              A&P –           A&P Paraskevaides and Partners LLC.

              M.S. –            Method Statements.

              I.T.P-             Inspection and Test Plan

              M.I.R. –         Materials Inspection Report

6.0     RESPONSIBILITIES / SUPERVISION

• Project Manager – will have the overall responsibility of the Project for execution, quality and safety. Also he will maintain the planning progress and coordination of works with main contractor.

• Project Senior Electrical Engineer / Site Electrical Engineer – will be responsible for the day to day activities on site, for materials, drawings, testing & commissioning. The Project Senior Electrical Engineer will report to the Project Manager.

• Supervisor – will be directly responsible for the day-to-day job on site, for handling the technicians or any other staff assign to his area.

• QA/QC Department – will oversee all the quality requirements and quality control measures for the Project in coordination with the Senior Electrical Engineer as outline in the A&P QA manual.

• Safety Officer – will be responsible for the Health and Safety aspects on site as per the Main Contractor and A&P Safety requirements.

• PROCEDURES / METHOD TO BE EMPLOYED.

• Prepare and submit shop drawings for approval as per sections 1105/SP/E-16720, 16005, 16010, 16050 of specification.

• Prepare and submit required materials for approval as per section 1105/SP/E-16720, 16005 of specification and M.I.R.

• Procure and deliver approved materials as per section 1105/SP/E-16720, 16005 of specification.

• Offer materials for inspection to ATC/HYDER as per M.I.R. Proceed if approved.

• Mark location for fire alarm control panel.

• Mark location of all devices forming part of the system.

• Check whether all the conduits or cable trays are installed as per the approved drawings and specification.

• Install cables through conduits or cable trays and perform insulation resistance and continuity test by using calibrated Megger at 500V before connecting them to the Sub Main or Main Control Panel.

• Ensure that the loop cable length do not exceed 1000m.

• Check for any ground faults, short circuits and extraneous voltages in the detection and alarm circuits before the wiring installation is connected to the control panel.

• Screwed on the devices the wires following the manufacturer installation instructions.

• Identify and connect to the Fire Alarm System via the IFU unit the equipment that should be controlled when the system is energized.

• Install fire alarm control panel, and other system devices. Fire Alarm Control Panel to be firmly secured on the wall by using appropriate rawl bolts as per manufacturer recommendation. The wall and ceiling mounted devices to be firmly screwed and leveled on the back boxes.

• Install approved cable markings on the cables.

• Connect loop cables to the correct loop cards inside the fire alarm panel following the manufacturer instructions.

• Check for any ground faults in the detection and alarm circuits.

• Perform system level tests as per procedure described in specification 11005/SP/E-16720, clause 3.4, pages 22, 23 & 24.
  •  Full operational test as per manufacturer test manual.

b. Test interfaces to the Fire Detection system mentioned further      above under clause 7.10.

c. Test sound levels to ensure that they meet the requirements described in I.T.P.

• Dully complete the “Record of Completion Form” as per NFPA 72 requirements 4.5.1.2 and 4.5.1.3

• Connect the following systems to the Fire Alarm System following the instructions of the supplier described in the Fire Alarm Manual.

1. Elevators Control Panel
2. Mechanical Ventilation
3. General Exhaust Fans.
4. Fire Dampers
5. Sprinkler System
6. Building Automation System.
7. Emergency Lighting System
8. Generator Set.

8.0           TRAINING

8.1       Tradesmen who will be used to perform the described work must have experience for the same works and be supervised by representative of the supplier/manufacturer. If deemed necessary specific teams / individuals will undergo further training by the Production / Quality Assistance Departments.

• Toolbox talks will provide general training and awareness for each activity as well as in Health & Safety matters and precautions.

9.0           WORKING HOURS

Normal working hours: 7.00 a.m to 5.00 pm

1. HOUSE KEEPING

A&P personnel will clear work areas of scrap materials derived from their work on a daily basis ensuring a clean and healthy work environment and also to maintained free access and egress in the event of an emergency.

1. MANPOWER REQUIREMENT & SUPERVISION

Manpower requirement & supervision depends upon the planning organization chart and site progress of works. A minimum of two electricians are needed to wire and install the Fire Alarm Devices.

1. MATERIAL REQUIRMENT

Material requirement for this activity are: Approved type Fire Rated Wire, Rawl-Bolts, Detectors, Break Glasses, Sounders, Loudspeakers, IFU Units, Main Panels, Sub Panels, Printer, Mimic Panels, Relevant Screws. 

1. PLANT & EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

1.    General: Drill, screwdriver, Megger, fishtape, Pliers.
   1. Personnel Protective equipment:  All personnel should wear at      all time safety shoes, helmet and coverall.
      1.  Power: Single-phase normal power where it is needed.

e. Working Platforms: Ladders and scaffoldings as required within the specific work area.

1. Q.C. APPROVAL AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION

1. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

• Fire Alarm System Installation Manual, Shop drawings.

1. DISTRIBUTION

• Main contractor,
  • Senior Electrical Engineer
  • Q.C. Engineer
  • Site Electrical Engineer
  • Tower Health & Safety Officer
  • Site Electrical Engineer.

1. OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable

1. SITE SAFETY ENGINEER’S APPROVAL

Risk Mitigation measures as identified in the Risk Assessments in Section 19 to be inspected at regular intervals for Activity duration as identified in the Health & Safety Manual.

1. ATTACHMENTS

• WAH-001 Ladders and Step Ladders
• MAT-004 Disposal: Waste Materials
• PRT-007 Hand Tools
• PRT-010 Portable Electronic Equipment