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PROJECT: EXCHANGE SQUARE (STREET 106 SITE)

TITLE OF WORK: METHOD STATEMENT FOR


EMBEDDED CONDUITS INSTALLATION
30. JANUARY. 2015
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METHOD STATEMENT FOR


EMBEDDED CONDUITS INSTALLATION

Representative
of

Prepare by
Sub contractor

Checked by
POSCO

Signature
NAME
DATE

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Submission Ref. : PSC-HK-MS-E-0002


Approved by
Consultant
POSCO

PROJECT: EXCHANGE SQUARE (STREET 106 SITE)


TITLE OF WORK: METHOD STATEMENT FOR
EMBEDDED CONDUITS INSTALLATION
30. JANUARY. 2015
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Content
1. Introdution............................3
1.1 Purpose...............................3
1.2 Scope.........................................3
1.3 Exclusions......................................3
2. Generals.............................................3
2.1 Program................................................................................................................................................3
2.2 Location - Address.............................................3
2.3 Approvals..............................................................................................................................................4
2.4 Labor resources....................................................................................................................................4
2.5 Communications...................................................................................................................................4
2.6 Site Resources Required......................................................................................................................4
2.7 Temporary material...............................................................................................................................4
2.8 Protection..............................................................................................................................................4
2.9 Equipment/Tools...................................................................................................................................5
2.10 Hot works............................................................................................................................................6
2.11 Confined space works.........................................................................................................................6
2.12 Emergency & Safety Equipment.........................................................................................................6
2.13 Materials required for installation........................................................................................................6
2.14 Schedule of drawings..........................................................................................................................8
2.15 Schedule of inspection / T&C Form....................................................................................................8
2.16 Attendees............................................................................................................................................9
2.17 Safety Briefing.....................................................................................................................................9
2.18 Mitigation of Risk.................................................................................................................................9
3. Actual Works Method Statement..........................................................................................................9
3.1 Visual Inspection...................................................................................................................................9
3.2 Installation.............................................................................................................................................9
3.2.1 Embedded conduit in concrete walls................................................................................................9
3.2.2 Embedded conduit in floor slab.......................................................................................................13
3.2.3 Embedded conduit in brick wall......................................................................................................16
3.3 Air Tests..............................................................................................................................................18
3.4 Water Tests.........................................................................................................................................18
3.5 Flow Tests...........................................................................................................................................18
3.6 Electrical Tests....................................................................................................................................18
3.7 Setting to work....................................................................................................................................18
3.8 Test Records.......................................................................................................................................18
3.9 T&C Register......................................................................................................................................18
3.10 Reports.............................................................................................................................................19
4. Appendix..........................................21
4.1 Shop Drawing number PSC-HK-SD-ELC-002-Rev2 (Waiting Approval).........................................21

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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1.Introdution
1.1 Purpose
To describe electrical works associated with installation of embedded conduits for protection of
power cables and preparing for first fix of electrical boxes.
1.2 Scope
This method statement is covering the electrical works related to areas having cables running inside
concrete walls, brick walls, and floor slabs.
Works are carried out basing on construction schedule and detailed shop drawings approved.
1.3 Exclusions
1.3.1 Installation of the exposed conduits. (GI solid and flexible conduit)
2.General
2.1 Program (Working period: 28.01.2015 ~ 10.03.2016)
No

Working
time

Task

The
number of
labor

Prepared tools and materials

Check of all boxes installation position

2 person

Assemble the wall and the slab boxes as shown 3.2.1.10 photos

2 person

Locate the boxes(wall and slab), and fix box to position of form work
using nail fixing

Connect the boxes to designated conduits using the connector,


coupling hand tighten with steel wire handle

Self-checking, the fixed boxes, the connected conduits, the boxes,


conduits connection and route, check final installed positions all
conduit boxes, conduit routing and connections

Make sure there is no conflict of works to other subcontractor -

AM 07:30
~PM 05:30

12 person
20 person
5 person
-

2.2 Location - Address


Throughout the Exchange Square 106 street project, the embedded boxes and conduits will be installed
at every floor, concrete wall, brick wall and floor slab
2.3 Approvals
2.3.1 Material of submission : PSC-HK-MAT-ELC-002-Rev1 (Approved, 28-Jan-2015)
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.3.2 Shop drawing : Lighting, small power, cable containment and embedded conduit in B3 column and
ceiling : PSC-HK-SD-ELC-002-Rev2 (Waiting Approval)
2.4 Labor resources
The electrical team coordinates and carries out as below tree.
POSCO
Electric senior
Manager
Park Sang Min
097-806-3610
GS Neotek
Electric Manager
Seo Sung Won
099-580-959
GS Neotek
GS Neotek
GS
Neotek
Electric Engineer
Electric Engineer
Electric Engineer Vandica
Sem Mun
Yan Co 070-240-702
089-225-899
GS Neotek
099-580-959
GS Neotek
GS
Electric
Labor 2.5 Communications
GS Neotek
GS
Electric
Labor
Sopheap
Electric
LaborGS Neotek
Chhouu Dara
Electric Labor
The means of communication between work areas with office
077kunthea
99 03 02
HO
096-307-6566
dara phone or walkie-talkie.
077 99 49 98 Kenmobile
017 92 93 13
2.6 Site Resources Required
Neotek
Electric Labor
2.6.1 Local power supplies
Nop yeang
2.6.2 Area clearance obtained
from other discipline/ main contractor.
087-202-173
Neotek
2.7 Temporary materials
Electric Labor
Heng Srean
Cable leads 20m/2set will be connected
from construction temporary panel for AC 220V power supply
092-329-945
for power tools and lighting.
2.8 Protection
Designated inspectors shall protect materials during rebar working and casting concrete and prepare
spare parts for damaged materials
2.9 Equipment/Tools
2.9.1 Steel wire handle
2.9.2 Steel wire (Pre cut)
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.9.3 Electric drill
2.9.4 Extension cords
2.9.5 Ladder
2.9.6 Spring Bender
2.9.7 Hammer
2.9.10 Nails
Steel wire handle

Steel wire (precut)

Electric drill

Extension cords

A Ladder

Spring bender

Hammer

Nails

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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.10 Hot works
Not Applicable
2.11 Confined space works
Not Applicable
2.12 Emergency & Safety Equipment
2.12.1 Safety Helmet 20ea
2.12.2 Safety Shoes 20ea
2.12.3 Safety Vests 10ea
2.12.4 Hand Gloves 2ea
2.12.5 Safety Goggles 2ea
2.13 Materials required for installation
2.13.1 PVC rigid conduit : 20D 1,800m, 25D 5,000m, 32D 2,000m (Including draw wires)
2.13.2 The boxes (steel and PVC) : 5,000 EA
2.13.3 PVC coupling and connector : 20,000 EA
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2.14 Schedule of drawings


2.14.1 Basement structure work : ~ 21. 07. 2015
2.14.2 Podium structure work : 28. 08. 2015 ~ 23. 11. 2015
2.14.2 Tower structure work : 28. 08. 2015 ~ 26. 04. 2016

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2.15 Schedule of inspections/T&C form


Refer to ITP number ITP-E-0004 attached (3.10)
2.16 Attendees
2.16.1 Sub-contractor manager : Seo Sung Won (099-580-959)
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2.16.2 Sub-contractor site manager : Su Mun (089-225-899)
2.16.3 Contractor manager : Park Sang Min (097-806-3610)
2.16.4. HKL M&E manager : Tran Huu Phuoc (012-833-209)
2.17 Safety Briefing
The contents of this method statement shall form the basis of a toolbox talk for all operatives before the
commencement of such works.
2.18 Mitigation of Risk
2.18.1 Risk Assessment
2.18.1.1 Theft, ensure security staffs are aware steel materials installed and maintain surveillance while
Exposed to eliminate risk of theft.
.
2.18.1.2 Incorrect connections or materials, ensure the final installation and connections are inspected
and signed off with photographic records by senior on site M&E staff from contractor, architect,
client.
2.18.1.3 Damage of conduits during rebar installation and concrete casting mitigated by full time
designated inspectors observing builders works
3. Actual Works Method Statement
3.1 Visual Inspection
Supervisor to carry out a visual inspection of the work areas, materials, tools, safety equipment and
confirm ready to commence works.
3.2 Installation
3.2.1 Embedded conduit in concrete walls
3.2.1.1 Prepare tools and materials such as PVC rigid conduit, embedded box, box connector, coupling
accessories, hand tools etc.
3.2.1.2 PVC rigid conduits shall conform to BS EN 61386-21 and BS767-2008 standard.
3.2.1.3 Conduit boxes will be installed at the positions as defined on the shop drawing to accommodate
all the light switches, power outlets, lighting points and ELV equipment. Conduit boxes will be
connected with appropriate sized conduits secured within the rebar matrix. Intermediate draw
boxes will be installed to long conduit runs (15m) and at acute changes in direction (2bends)
3.2.1.4 Embedded conduits shall be firmly tightened with a steel wire to prevent movement during casting
concrete. Distance between the steel wire for holding conduits shall be minimum 0.6m.
3.2.1.5 The embedded boxes shall be filled with polystyrene and masking tape to prevent concrete
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ingression to the boxes.
3.2.1.6 The conduit boxes for lighting switches, socket outlets, ELV equipment etc. shall be fixed into
position with a nail fix to the form work and steel wire to the rebar
.
3.2.1.7 All conduits shall be installed in proper routing with a minimum bending radius as shown Deatil-5
3.2.1.8 Check all the embedded conduit works are in proper order before the commencement of casting
works.

Detail-1
Typical detail of embedded conduit in concrete wall & column
Note: The box mounting levels shall be complied with construction working the inking line floor D-wall

3.2.1.10 Wall box assembling

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3.2.1.11 Box Installation


- Wall box Installation

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- Column box Installation

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3.2.2 Embedded conduit in floor slab


3.2.2.1 Prepare tools and materials such as PVC rigid conduit, embedded box, box connector, coupling
accessories, hand tools etc.
3.2.2.2 PVC rigid conduits shall conform to BS EN 61386-21 and BS767-2008 standard.
3.2.2.3 Conduit boxes will be installed at the positions as defined on the shop drawing to accommodate
all the light switches, power outlets, lighting points and ELV equipment. Conduit boxes will be
connected with appropriate sized conduits secured within the rebar matrix. Intermediate draw
boxes will be installed to long conduit runs (15m) and at acute changes in direction (2bends)
3.2.2.4 The routing of the embedded conduits shall be laid minimum 50mm depth from face of slab.
3.2.2.5 After the bottom layer of rebar has been set up, the conduit shall be laid into position the upper
rebar layer is then installed, taking care not to damage conduit.
3.2.2.6 Embedded conduit shall be firmly fixed to upper layer of rebar with the steel wire or any means to
prevent movement before casting concrete. Distance between steel wires shall be at least 0.6m
and in case of joint area shall be at least 0.3m. Refer to detail-3
3.2.2.7 The embedded boxes shall be filled with polystyrene and masking tape to prevent concrete
ingression to the boxes.
3.2.2.8 All conduits shall be installed in proper routing following bending radius as shown Deatil-5
3.2.2.8 Check all conduit works are in order before the commencement of casting concrete.

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Detail-2
Typical detail of embedded conduit installation in floor slab

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Detail-3
Typical detail of embedded conduit installation in floor slab
Note: The conduits shall be fixed with the upper rebar, to prevent damage from anchors by builder.
Anchoring is avoid near-by 200mm from embedded boxes that shall be informed of construction
Builder

Detail-4
Typical detail of embedded conduit installation in floor slab
Note: The conduits passing from conditioned to non conditioned space and all conduits in plenum plant
rooms, must be sealed with mastic tape sealent after wiring to prevent humid air movement and
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------water condensation occurring inside conduits.

Detail-5
Typical detail of embedded conduit installation in floor slab
3.2.3 Embedded conduit in brick/block wall
3.2.3.1 Prepare materials and tools such as PVC rigid conduit, embedded box, accessories, drilling
machine, steel wire, etc.
3.2.3.2 PVC rigid conduits shall conform to BS EN 61386-21 and BS767-2008 standard.
3.2.3.3 Mark location of switches and outlet boxes on brick walls according to approved shop drawings.
3.2.3.4 The routing of embedded conduits shall be placed at the exact location of lighting switches,
outlet boxes, floor/ceiling slab and according to approved shop drawings.
3.2.3.5 Use diamond saw cutter to cut brick wall accurately to create a channel, maximum depth 25mm.
3.2.3.6 The chisel and hammer shall be used to hack and remove the brick in space between the two
lines to form the conduit recess. (channel)
3.2.3.7 The channels will generate support a maximum of 6 conduits.
3.2.3.8 The embedded box shall be filled with polystyrene and masking tape to prevent mortar plaster
entering the boxes, and fixed into the wall with screws.
3.2.3.9 Embedded conduit shall be secured by conduit clamps not more than 1.5m apart, the channel
should be covered with a plaster mesh to allow adhesion of mortar fill.
3.2.3.10 Mortar shall be used to plaster back a portion of conduit chases to ensure the conduit is properly
buried into the brick wall.
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.2.3.11 After installing embedded conduits boxes and as mortar is dry, plaster work has to be applied on
brick wall by plastering workers.

Detail-6
Typical detail of embedded conduit in brick wall

Detail-7
Typical detail of embedded conduit in brick wall
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.3 Air Tests
Not Applicable
3.4 Water Tests
Not Applicable
3.5 Flow Tests
Not Applicable
3.6 Electrical Tests
Not Applicable
3.7 Setting to work
Not Applicable
3.8 Test Records
Not Applicable
3.9 T&C Register
Not Applicable

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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3.10 Reports

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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4. Appendix
4.1 Shop Drawing number PSC-HK-SD-ELC-002-Rev2 (Waiting Approval)

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