Method Statement Title: Installation of Fire Alarm System

Method Statement Title: Installation of Fire Alarm System

1.0       Scope

This method statement details the method of installation of Fire Alarm  System, as per Project Specification 16721

            Note

            A separate Method Statement Ref. ETA/MS/E- 033 shall be submitted for testing and commissioning of the Fire Alarm System.

2.0       Material

• All materials shall be as per approved material submittals.

• Sizes of FP200 cable shall be as per approved shop drawings / system manufacturers recommendation.

2.3       Type of FA device shall be as per approved shop drawing.

3.0       Applicable Location

            3.1       Tower E1, E2, E3, W1, W2, W3,Villas and Podium Areas.

4.0       Method

4.1       Storage  

4.1.1    All materials received at site shall be inspected and ensured against approved material submittal.  

4.1.2    Any discrepancies, damages etc. shall be notified immediately for further action. 

4.1.3    Material found not suitable for the project are to be removed from site immediately.  

• FP200 cables shall be stored with the factory packing on the flat surface.

4.1.5    Materials shall be stacked properly as per manufacturers recommendation and covered to prevent dust and water / moisture.

4.1.6    Ambient condition of the storage place to be as per manufacturer’s recommendation. (0 ^o C to 49 ^o C)

            4.2       Installation

                        4.2.1    FP 200 Cable

                                   4.2.1.1          Ensure the relevant current / approved shop drawings are available with installation team.    

                                   4.2.1.2          Transfer the cable to the work place with the help manpower. Enough manpower shall be deployed to avoid any transportation damages.

                                   4.2.1.3          Check the colour and size of the cable is as per approved shop drawings.

                                   4.2.1.4          Install the FP200 cable in the using clips for exposed area installation. Maintain clipping distance of 60cm

                                   4.2.1.5          The cable shall be adequately supported depending on the type of installation as recommended by the manufacturer.

                                   4.2.1.6          In concealed application pull FP200 cable manually through conduit installed as per approved shop drawings and approved method statements.

                                   4.2.1.7          Leave enough length of cable at both ends for termination.

                                   4.2.1.8             Leave enough length of cable at both ends of panel and devices for termination.

                                   4.2.1.9             No through joints is allowed without the sanction of the Consultants.

                        4.2.2   Fire Alarm Panels

                                   4.2.2.1             Ensure the relevant current / approved shop drawings are available with installation team.

• Transfer the panels to the work place with the help   

                        manpower. Enough manpower shall be deployed to

                        avoid any transportation damages.

                                   4.2.2.3              Location of the panel to be as per approved shop drawing after coordinating with other services.

                                   4.2.2.4             Fixing holes will be marked properly keeping back box of the panel in place.

                                   4.2.2.5             Fix back box properly and fix remaining panel accessories.

                        4.2.3   Fire Alarm Outstations

                                   4.2.3.1             Ensure the relevant current / approved shop drawings are available with installation team.

                                   4.2.3.2             Type of device shall be as per approved shop drawings from Consultant as well as Local Authority (Civil Defence)

                                   4.2.3.3             Fire Alarm Detectors

                                                           4.2.3.3.1            Exact location of the device to be  as per approved reflected ceiling plan for surface / recessed installation.

                                                           4.2.3.3.2            For surface installation of fire alarm detectors fix suitable G.I. Junction box.

                                                           4.2.3.3.3            For the detector, which needs to be fixed on the false ceiling, fix junction box above false ceiling.                          

                                                           4.2.3.3.4            Install the detectors base and terminate the cable properly.

                                                           4.2.3.3.5            Install the detectors on the base with dust cover to prevent dust and contamination.  This cover shall not be removed until all other construction activities are completed.

                                                           4.2.3.3.6            Address the detector as per addressing given in the approved shop drawings.

                                   4.2.3.4             Manual call points and sounders

                                                           4.2.3.4.1            Exact location and mounting height shall be marked as per approved shop drawing from Consultants as well as Local Authority (Civil Defence).

• Fix 3” x 3” G.I. Junction box

                                                           4.2.3.4.3            Fix the device and terminate properly.

                                                           4.2.3.4.4            Address the device as per addressing given in the approved shop drawings.

                                   4.2.3.7             Interfacing Units (CM / MM)

• Exact location of the CM/MM shall as

                         per approved shop drawings from

                         Consultant as well as Local Authority

                         (Civil Defence) and to be coordinated at

                         site to ensure easy access for maintenance

                         in future.

• Fix the CM/MM in a G.I.Junction box.

                                                         4.2.3.7.3              Fix the Junction box above the ceiling in accessible location.

                                                         4.2.3.7.4              FP 200 cable to be glanded on Junction box  terminate the cable properly.

                                                         4.2.3.7.5              Access panel to be provided when this device is located above false ceiling.

                                                         4.2.3.7.6              Address to be made as per addressing given in the approved shop drawings.

5.0       Records

            5.1       QC Installation Check List

            5.2       Inspection request duly signed-off by NMX and Consultant.

6.0       Attachment

6.1       QC installation check list formats for the following.

            a) Installation of Fire Alarm system