Method Statement For Installation Of

Electric PVC Conduits And Accessories

Method Statement For Installation Of Electrical PVC Conduits And Accessories In The Concrete
Slabs, Columns, Block Works And Concrete Walls

1. Introduction and Scope

This method statement explains the detailed requirements and procedures for the installation of
PVC Conduits and accessories in the concrete slabs, columns, block works and concrete walls.

2. Applicable Project Specification

Document No.:
Section: Conduit
Division:
Sub-division:

3. Location of Activity

Inside and out side the building.

4. Operation
Material: Material used will be as approved by the engineer. The sizes and routes routing will be
as per the approved shop drawing.
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
manufacturers instructions, above ground, properly protected from the weather and construction
activities.

5. Installation

1.

During the course of the installation of the conduit system, procedures for working and
dressing the installation as recommended shall be employed.
2.
All bends and sets shall be in accordance with IEE regulation 522-08 formed with the aid
of a helical spring fitted internally, with if necessary, the conduit warmed sufficiently for it to
move without avoidable wall thinning of the out side of the bend.

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Conduit system shall be installed so as to ensure compliance with the requirements of

Specified Standard and Regulation.
4.
Joints between PVC conduit + fittings shall be made with suitable adhesive, but
expansion couplings shall be installed where any length of conduit , inclusive of draw in boxes
etc, exceeds five meters in length.
5.
The minimum and maximum sizes of conduit to be employed shall be 20mm and
32mmdiameter respectively, unless otherwise stated in subsequent sections of the
specification.
6.
Conduits in floors shall be routed and installed so as to avoid the fixings of floor standing
equipment to be installed on the floor.

6. Fixing of Conduits

When conduits are run on shuttering, prior to the laying of concrete insitu, additional security
must be provided near to every box and at intervals of not more than 1.2 meters by binding short
lengths of steel wire, of not less than 2mm diameter twisted around the conduit and reinforcing
steel. The conduits shall be adequately fixed to prevent excessive movement and damage during
the pouring and setting of concrete and shall be protected from mechanical damage. Check there

is no damage before screed / concrete is poured. Unless otherwise indicated to cast in conduits
shall not be less than 30mm.cores to plastered over conduits shall not be less than 5mm.
Where conduits are left "open ended" prior to wiring they shall be protected by caps or plugs to
prevent the ingress of building material.
All conduits runs must be designed to permit wiring to be readily installed after the complete
erection of the conduits through the available draw-in, accessory and luminary suspension boxes.
Where surface mounted equipment (other than luminaries) is specified, all concealed conduits
shall be terminated and an adaptable box installed recessed into the wall at every surface
mounted equipment position.
Where conduits pass through an external wall/roof the conduit box shall be fitted on the side and
after wiring filled with an inert, permanently plastic compound having a high insulation value.
Make provision in conduit and trunking, installation where building expansion joints are crossed
or settlement is likely
Ensure conduits are not concealed until works has been inspected and approved. Ensure that
conduit and fittings buried in concrete or behind plaster are protected against corrosion or
electrolytic action prior to rendering.

7. Responsibility

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Project Manager:
To ensure that all the preparation and application works are carried out according
to the Contract Specification and with the approved drawings.
To ensure that the progressing of work is carried out according to the planned
program and as per the approved method of statement.
To ensure that all the equipment and materials required to execute the work are
available according to the planned construction program.
To co ordinate with the Main contractor, MEP Coordinator and Safety Officer,
for a safe and proper execution of the works.
Site Engineer:
To ensure that the works are carried out according to the Contract Specifications,
approved method statement and the shop drawings.
To provide all necessary information and distribute responsibilities to his
construction team.
To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work program and to report
to the Project Manager.
To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the works are carried out
in safe practicing methods.
Foreman:
The foreman will carryout his duties by maintaining continuous coordination with
the site engineer on daily basis, and ensure proper distribution of the workforce in the
required and planned locations.

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To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hand are aware of the job
requirements and they have enough information to carryout their duties properly.
To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the manpower involved in the
works are moving as agreed and planned for the work.
To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and advise the site
engineer of any requirement for additional resources.
To control disposal of waste materials according to the instructions received from
the site engineer.
To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain safe working and
proper house keeping of the site, following the approved safety measures and further ensure
that all his working team are aware of the same to prevent accident and losses.
To inform the site engineer and of the areas ready for inspection.
Distribution and the control of material shall be monitored by foreman and store
keeper.

8. Equipment Requirements
The requirements that will be engaged for PVC Conduiting works will be as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Hack saw
Measuring tape
Cutting plier
Knipex (End cutter)
Bending spring
Drilling Machine

9. Health and Safety

Strictly followed as per the manufacturers Health and Safety recommendations for handling and
use of the materials. Ensure all involved personnel shall be aware of the same.

10. Inspection and Test Plan Format For Installation Of

PVC Conduits And Accessories In The Concrete Slabs,
Columns, Block Works And Concrete Walls
ITP
Inspection
Clause
Description
No.
1

Design and
Drawings

Type of
Inspection

Reference
Document

Review of
Documents

Design
Drawings

Testing
Requirement/
Acceptance
Criteria
All the Drawings

Verifying /
Control Data
Forms
Design
Drawings,

Authorities
Departments
Requirements

Material
Approval

Check
installation
of PVC
Conduits

Raise
inspection
request

Approved
Drawing,
Specification

Should be as per the

approved drawing
and Specification

Documents
Submittals

Visual

Approved
Method
Statement

Proper bends correct

height and Location,
material should have
minimum status on
No Objection with
comments (2)

Approved
Drawing
Method
Statement

Visual
Measurement
instrument

Approved
Drawings

NO obstructions
height, Proper
position

Approved
Drawings

Review of
Documents