Document No : SPCL-COSS-MS-008

Rev. No : 01

PROJECT
College of Social Sciences, College of Law, College of
Sharia, Pray Area & Faculty Club (1)
Sabah Al Salem University City, Kuwait University

METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF HDPE PIPING
WORKS
(BELOW AND ABOVE GRADE)

02

22.06.2
015

Rev

Date

Sr. QA/QC
Engineer

QA/QC
Manager

Project
Director

Prepared
Approved
Reviewed by
by
by
Shapoorji
Pallonji and Company
Limited

Approved by
SQC
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INDEX

1. INTRODUCTION
2. SCOPE
3. DEFINITIONS
4. REFERENCE DOCUMENT
5. WORK SEQUENCE AND METHODOLOGY
6. MATERIALS RECEIPT, HANDLING & STORAGE
7. EXECUTION
8. RESPONSIBILITIES
9. WORKING HOURS
10. HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS
11.

QA/QC APPROVAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

12.

DISTRIBUTION OF METHOD STATEMENT

1. INTRODUCTION
This Method Statement specifies the installation and testing procedures for
Soil, Waste, Vent and Rain water / Storm water drainage pipes & Fittings.
2. SCOPE
The aim of the method statement is to set out the procedures,
precautions to observe during unloading, storage, shifting of pipes to
desired locations, Installation and Testing Sequence for Above & Below
grade HDPE Pipes and Fittings.
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All works shall be carried out in accordance to Site Safety rules and
regulations as guided by the Engineer, This method statement shall be
read in conjunction with the applicable project specification and
testing.
3. DEFINITIONS
KUCP SQC
SPCL MS
ITP
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Kuwait University Construction Program (Employer)

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Saleh Al Qallaf Engg. Consultants

Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Limited

Method Statement
Inspection & Test Plan.

4. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Project specifications
:
Section 15410 - Plumbing Piping
Related specifications :
Section 15070 - Expansion Compensation
Section 15060 - Supports and Hangers
Section 15070 - Noise and Vibration Isolation
Section 15075 - Mechanical Identification
Section 15080 - Piping Insulation
Section 15400 - Plumbing Systems
Section 15420 - Water Storage Tanks
Section 15430 - Plumbing Specialties
Section 15440 - Plumbing Fixtures
Section 15450 - Plumbing Equipment
Project drawings
Approved project quality plan
Health, safety & environmental Plan

: Construction Design Drawings

: SPCL/COSS/PQP/002 Rev. 00
: SPK-HSE-PSP-002 Rev. 00

5. WORKS SEQUENCE AND METHODOLOGY

5.1

Sequence of the work:

5.1.1 Below Grade:

o Marking the layout and routing of pipes.
o Excavation
o Trench preparation.
o Dewatering if necessary.
o Leveling, laying and supporting of pipes.
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o Pipe joining installation.
o Inspection for pipe/fitting Installation.
o Testing.
5.1.2 Above Grade: (High level)
o Scaffolding.
o Marking the layout and routing of pipes.
o Drilling for supports
o Installation of pipes with proper level & alignment
o Pipe joining installation.
o Inspection for pipe/fitting Installation.
o Testing
6. MATERIALS RECEIPT, HANDLING & STORAGE
6.1

Material Receipt:
o The materials received at site stores / site shall be checked for
manufacture details, as per delivery note and approved material
submittal to ensure delivery is correct.
o Details of the material receipt will be conveyed to the MEP Project
Engineer and Quality Engineer.
o Related material informations will be conveyed to the Engineer and
will be integrated with requirements and procedures of the Engineer

6.2

Material Handling:
o Use hand gloves for shifting / unloading / loading / handling, etc.
o Unload pipe bundles mechanically, use manual lifting or forklift as per
the site facility available. If the pipes arrive at site in loose form, it
can be unloaded manually.
o Pipes and fittings shall not be drag or drop. Pipes and pipe fittings
shall be handled as per the manufacturers instructions.
o Pipes shall be distributed to the installation site only in such
quantities as can be installed in one working day or as allowed by the
Engineer.

6.3

Material Storage:
o Pipes should be laid on a reasonably flat surface free from large
stones or sharp projection
o All Pipes shall be covered and shall not be exposed to direct sunlight.
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o Pipes stacks should not exceed seven layers or 2 meters in height.
o Make sure pipes are stacked in a pyramid manner or make sure the
pipes are stacked properly with supports at both sides.
7. EXECUTION
7.1

Preparatory Works
o Check the availability of latest approved working drawing.
o Check whether the area is clear for installation.
o Review the Risk assessment with the current site conditions.
o Check the size and class of pipes as per drawing / Material Submittal.
o Check for any physical damage to the pipes and fittings.
o Mark the location of trench preparation for laying pipes.
o Make sure that the pipe or fittings are dry, clean and free from grit for
pipe fittings.

7.2

Trench Preparation and Supports

o Refer Method Statement for Excavation and Backfilling for Pipes,
which will covers all the activities related to trench preparation,
execution, trench supporting, inspection of trench before and after
trench preparation etc.
o The trench should not be excavated too far in advance of pipe laying
and should be backfilled as soon as possible. Trench widths should be
narrow as practicable but not less than pipe OD plus 300mm to
enable proper compaction of side fill.
o Future provision for floor drain, Area drain, Trench drain, WC outlets,
Oil & Grease Interceptor should be coordinated with steel structure
works.
o The wooden box shall be provided for future provisions with required
sizes & location as per the approved drawing before concreting
works.
o Preparation of Pipe Supports at specified intervals and designated
levels as per approved piping layout shall be completed before Pipe
Installations inside the trench.
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7.3

HDPE Pipe & Fitting Installation

o Cut the pipe to the required length with a pipe cutting tool as per
manufacturer recommendations.
o Make sure that pipes are cut properly to 90.
o De-burr the edges, clean both end of the pipe and fittings for
necessary thermal fusion.
o Position the pipe in the raft foundation at given / required level as per
approved construction drawing and verify it with leveling instrument.
o Make sure that pipe & fitting are correctly aligned.
o Pipes are joined together by butt welding & electro fusion welding will
be applied wherever required.
o 100% Visual inspection will be carried out for all fusion joints.
o On completion of each pipe section, check and adjust if necessary to
ensure the proper level and alignment of pipe then fix proper clamp
to maintain its location & level
o After completing the pipe works, compression type rubber plugs with
bleeding caps to be installed for drain outlets & one outlet to be
extended to 3 mtr height for testing.
o Installation check list to be issued for consultant approval.

7.3

Hydrostatic test:
o Flush the all drainage pipes with clean water to remove all dirt /
debris before conducting the hydrostatic test.
o All openings in the piping will be tightly closed by compression type
rubber plug with bleeding caps and the system filled with water to
the point of overflow from the highest point. The plugs can be
temporally opened by using bleeding caps to make sure that all air
has been vented and that water has reached all parts of the system.
o The sewer or drain under test should be left with filled water for any
physical leak in the system. If any leaks in joints or evidence of
defective pipe or fittings are revealed, the defective pipe / fitting
should be immediately replaced with new joints and approved
materials.
o During the water test, strutting precautions should be taken to
prevent any movement of the drain or sewer.
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o After the correction is made, the test pressure will be

maintained for minimum 1 hour and witnessed by QA/QC
Engineer.
8. RESPONSIBILITIES
8.1

Site Engineer
He shall be responsible for the complete activity including, but not
limited to:
o Work planning and risk assessment at work place.
o Coordinate all supervisors, foremen. ensuring that they observe
the requirements pertaining to Safety and Quality for this work.
o Manage manpower, equipment and materials for safe and timely
completion of work.
o Ensure the quality of work as per the approved shop drawings,
specification and recommendations.
o Stage inspection and notification to QC and the Engineer as
applicable.
o Taking action to closing non conformances reports.
o Ensuring that tool box talks are conducted regularly by
supervisors.
o Ensure that method statement is followed strictly and
implemented at site.
o To prepare daily progress report and send to planning, area
manager and other related concerns.

8.2

Site Supervisor / Foreman

o Conducting Tool Box talks to explain the work procedure and
maintain safety guidelines.
o Ensure that latest shop drawings are being used at site.
o Organizing all necessary material, tools, equipment to the work
site and assigning workman crew prior to commencement of
work.
o Confirming materials used at site are as per approved Material
Submittal.

8.3

QC Engineer / Inspector
o QC Engineer shall be overall responsible for QC activities.
o He shall be responsible for the execution techniques and control
with respect to this Method Statement and reference documents.
o Witnessing all Checks / Tests.
o Maintaining records of calibration, inspection and testing
equipment.
o Documentation of test records and stage inspection.
o Reporting and monitoring of non-conformance status.
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8.4

Other Execution Personnel

o Competent Plumbers
o Stores Personnel

9.

WORKING HOURS

9.1

Working hours shall be normal working hours 0700Hr up to 1800Hrs.

10.

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS

o Inspect work area & apply safety measures (warning tape, safety
barriers and signboard) and ensure availability of first aid box
prior to start any activity at site.
o Ensure that all Plumbers / Assistant plumbers use all safety tools.
(Safety belt, Goggles, Gloves, Helmets, safety shoes etc.)
o Trained / Experienced labors to be utilized for installation of
scaffolding & the same to be checked by safety representative.
o Work site shall be kept clean and tidy & ensure housekeeping on
daily basis before leaving job site.
o Extra lighting arrangements to be provided during night shift
&dull day light time as additional safety requirement.
o The prescribe PPE should be provide to all workers and Site staff.
o Any deep excavation (over 2m) shoring or support shall be provided
to avoid any soil to collapse or slide.
o All excavation shall be carried out in plan and in safely manners.
o Proper housekeeping should be done.
o Site will be cleaned from all the debris, steel waste, nails etc.
o During night time sufficient lighting arrangement should be done on
site.

11. QA/QC APPROVAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

(Pls. refer the ITP: SPCL-COSS-ITP-CV-004 Rev2)
12.

DISTRIBUTION OF METHOD STATEMENT

All related parties as stated above, after approval from the
Consultant.

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