METHOD STATEMENT FOR Audio  Visual  System  INSTALLATION

METHOD STATEMENT FOR Audio  Visual  System  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 A/V system for the project.
• This document details the A/V system 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:

• Make sure that civil clearance done prior to start the installation.
• Installation will be carried out as per manufacturer recommendations, Approved shop drawings and project specifications.

• Installation:

• Provide wire, connectors, jacks, conduits, and outlets as per approved shop drawings.
• All materials and/or equipment necessary for the complete and proper operation of the system, even though not specifically mentioned in the Contract documents, shall be deemed part of this Contract.
• All equipment shall be installed and connected in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended instructions. So as to provide for matched systems for service maintenance from one source, all equipment shall be furnished by one equipment supplier except where indicated.

• Installation of Wiring:

• Partial conduit raceway system: All wiring methods shall be in accordance with NFPA-70, Article 800, and Electricity Wiring Regulations. Provide proper number, size of wires and conduit as required for operation of the system in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
• No wiring other than that directly associated with the system shall be permitted in these system conduits.
• Wiring splices shall not be allowed, use proper termination boxes and insulated screw type connectors instead.
• Transposing or changing color coding of wires shall not be permitted.
• All conductors shall be labeled on each end with typed markers.
• All connections to couplers shall be method approved by the system manufacturer.
• All wiring shall be checked and tested to insure that there are no grounds, opens or shorts.
• All boxes, conduits, etc., shall be of proper size, as determined by the installer and shall be clearly marked for easy identification and continuously grounded together:
• The actual circuit routing of the wiring and conduits shall be determined by the installer based on the location of the devices and wire limitations.
• All cabling as part of this system shall be provided with six (6) foot, 1800mm service loop above the ceiling. Determine and provide cable lengths based on distances between outlets in the field.
• Exact location of interactive whiteboard outlet shall be coordinated with the location of the whiteboard prior to rough-in and installation.

• Wiring within Enclosures:
• Bundle, lace, and train cables within enclosures.
• Connect to terminal points with no excess and without exceeding manufacturer’s limitations on bending radius.

• Grounding:
• Comply with requirements in Section “Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems.” for grounding conductors and connectors.
• Comply with Electricity Wiring Regulations, Sections.
• Bond metallic equipment to the system grounding bus bar, using not smaller than the specified equipment grounding conductor by Electricity Wiring Regulations, Sections.

• Identification
• Identify system components, wiring, and cabling complying with ADDC Electricity Wiring Regulations. Comply with requirements for identification specified in Division 26 Section “Identification for Electrical Systems.”

• Programming

• After making sure all the system installed in correct way from Subcontractor and supplier, programming of the system must take place before final testing and commissioning accourding to Consultant requirement and senario of the system.
• Testing and commissioning of the system submitted separetly for this system mentioned all the procedure of Testing of the system and commissioning it.

• 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 shop drawings, approved 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

• AVS Components and Accessories.

9. EQUIPMENTs  REQUIREMENTs

• The Equipment that will be engaged for Audio Visual System Installation will be as follows:
• Tools for fixing the ceiling projector lift/ brackst on a vertical surface.
• Tools for fitting equipment in the AV rack
• A small flat-bladed (terminal) screwdriver for electronic devises
• Tools for cabling terminations and soldering,
• A pair of wire cutters/strippers appropriate for the type of cable used,
• Ferules and ferruling tool for dressing the ends of cables (if stranded conductors are used),
• Pulling Spring
• Hammer
• Measuring tape
• Drilling tools.
• Ladders.
• Scaffolding (to be provided by the contractor for the High level Area).
• Safety requirements tools such as safety shoes, safety helmet, safety glasses, fluorescent vest, and safety gloves to insure maximum ability of safe work and dust mask when required.

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