METHOD STATEMENT FOR MEP INSTALLATIONS

Project Name : MEET ME ROOM @ DUBAI SOUTH phase1

Client Name : EMAAR SOUTH

Consultant : ARCADIS

Main Contractor : INFRANETS CONTRACTING LLC

MEP Contractor : AL SIDDHAN CONTRACTING LLC

1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

This method of statement specifies the detailed requirements and

procedures for the MEP installation of above mentioned project.

2. REFERENCES

• Project Specification
• Approved Drawings
• Authority Requirements

3. LOCATION OF ACTIVITY

MEP installation for the whole building

4. MANPOWER ,TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS

MANPOWER

• Charge Hand for MEP

• Experienced technicians for Electrical , Mechanical , Plumbing
• Assistant Technicians for Electrical , Mechanical , Plumbing

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS

ELECTRICAL

• Measuring Tape
• Hammer
• Bending spring
• Pulling spring
• Screw drivers
• Drilling Machines
• Grinders
• Hacksaw set
• Pipe wrench
• Crimping tool
• Box spanner ser
• Cutting Pliers
• Multi meter

PLUMBING- DRAINAGE

• Measuring Tape
• Hammer
• Screw drivers
• Drilling Machines
 • Grinders
• Hacksaw set
• Pipe wrench
• Crimping tool
• Box spanner ser
• Cutting Pliers

MECHANICAL

• Electric Hammer Drill

• Copper pipe Flaring tools
• Level
• Extension Cords
• Wrenches
• Cutting machine
• Welding machine
• Electrical basic tools& equipment
• Compressor Gauge
• Vacuum Pump
• Measuring Tape
• Hammer
• Screw drivers
• Drilling Machines

5. RESPONSIBILITY OF STAFF

1. 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.

2. To ensure that the progressing of work is carried out according to the

planned program and as per the approved method of statement.

3. To ensure that all the equipment and materials required for executing
the work are available according to the planned construction
program.

4. To co –ordinate with the Main contractor and Safety Officer, for a

safe and proper execution of the works.

2. SITE ENGINEER
1. To ensure that the works are carried out according to the Contract
Specifications, approved method statement and the shop drawings.
 2. To provide all necessary information and distribute responsibilities to
his construction team.

3. To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work program

and to report to the Project Manager.

4. To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the works are
carried out in safe practising methods.

3. 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 workforce in the required and planned locations.

2. 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.

3. To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the manpower

involved in the works are moving as agreed and planned for the
work.

4. 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.

5. To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain safe

working and proper housekeeping 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.

6. To inform the site engineer and of the areas ready for inspection.

7. Distribution and the control of material shall be monitored by foreman

and store keeper.

6. HEALTH AND SAFETY

Strictly followed as per the site HSE advisor’s Health and Safety
recommendations for handling and use of the materials. Ensure all involved
personnel shall be aware of the same.
7. PROCEDURE

A) ELECTRICAL

• Underground Containment (Duct) installation

• PVC Conduit & accessories installation
• Electrical wiring for lighting & power points
• Main cable installation
• Switch gear panels installation
• Wiring accessories & disconnecting switches installation
• Lighting fitting installation
• Earthing system installation
• Authority (DEWA) inspection and obtaining power supply
• Testing and commissioning

B) FIRE ALARM & EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM

• PVC Conduit & accessories installation for fire alarm , Emergency

light points, interfacing units
• Wiring for Detectors, sounders, pull points , interfacing units
• Wiring for Emergency & Exit light points
• Installation of equipments, Emergency & exit light fittings
• Fire alarm panel Installation
• Testing and commissioning
• Authority (Civil defense) inspection and obtaining approval

C) CCTV & ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

• PVC Conduit & accessories installation

D) CONTAIMNET WORKS FOR DATA RACK SYSTEM

• Underground Containment (Duct) installation

• Cable tray / Ladder installation
• Earthing system installation
• Test report for earthing installation

E) EARTHING & LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

• Underground Containment (Duct) installation

• Earth bar installation
• Copper tape installation
• Earth Pit & earth rod installation
• Test report for earthing installation

F) PLUMBING – DRAINAGE SYSTEM

• Installation AC condensate drain Pipe / Tray

• UPVC pipe and fittings Installation for rain water outlet
G) AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

• Installation AC Units
 ELECTRICAL

UNDERGROUND CONTAINMENT (DUCT) INSTALLATION

• Approved type of PVC pipe for electrical use will be ordered and supplied to
site.

• The width of the trench for the electrical pipe will be as small as
practicable with sides vertical. Mud, rock projections, boulders and hard
spots will be removed from the trench bottom and trim level.

• The bottom of the trench will be compacted prior to installation of sand

bedding for the pipes.

• The ducts (pipes) will be installed as indicated on the approved

shop drawings and according to manufacturer’s
w r i t t e n instructions.

• The ducts will be supported and spaced up to the required line and level
to prevent sagging of ducts and breaking of couplings and watertight
seals, and secured with cords where necessary.

• The ducts will be laid and joined to required line and level on wet sand
bed, covered with sand and backfill trench to ground level w i t h
excavated soil, free from stones and other debris, well

PVC CONDUITS & ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION

• During the course of the installation of the conduit system, procedures for
working and dressing the installation as recommended shall be employed.

• 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.

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

requirements of Specified Standard and Regulation.

• 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.

• 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.
• Conduits in floors shall be routed and installed so as to avoid the fixings of
floor standing equipment to be installed on the floor.
• 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 that conduit and fittings buried in concrete or behind plaster are
protected against corrosion or electrolytic action prior to rendering.

ELECTRICAL WIRING FOR LIGHTING & POWER POINTS

• Ensure all the related documents like current approved shop drawings and
load schedules are available with installation team.

• Transfer the required amount of wires from stores to the work place.

• Prior to pulling of wires, check and ensure there are not sharp edges or burrs
to prevent damage while pulling wires.

• Identify the correct size and colour. (According to the specified colour coding)
of wire, cut to the required length.
• Do not bunch two circuits together, if done so,for easy installation. shall be
removed after installation.

• Pull the wires through conduits with the help of pull wires.

• Ensure no joints are made in any circuit.

• Leave a minimum of 250mm length or more according to the requirement

which should be enough for connect ion to the desired terminals.

• Cover Conduit junction boxes with appropriate covers.

MAIN CABLE INSTALLATION

• Ensure all the relevant current I approved shop drawings are available with
the installation team.

• Transfer the cable to the work place with help of fork -lifts or crane and trailer.
Enough man power shall be deployed.

• Handle the cable drums as recommended by the manufacturer for cable drum
handling.

• Check the cab le drum for any damage during transportation and test the
cable for continuity and insulation resistance before installation with 500V
Megger on (0-600V) cable.

• Check and ensure the cable support system throughout the cable route is
completed and free from damage or sharp edges.

• Place cable roller on the cable route at every 1.5 meters and end bells at the
bends.

• Identify the designated cable drum for cable pulling and raise the cable drum
above the ground level with cable jack to unwind the cables to the pulling
direction.

• Pull the cab le with cable pulling machine or manually from one feeder end to
the other end.

• Ensure no undue stress is applied on the cable which may damage the cab le
and its functionality. Recommended pulling tension by the manufacturer to be
adhered to.

• Leave enough length of cables at both the ends for termination and cut.
• After pulling the cab le check for mechanical damage, if any major damage
 found replace the cable with new one .

• Dress the cable with necessary cable ties of approved type and make (every
half meters) and no overlap of cables shall be allowed.

• Maintain gaps between the cables as per standards as required.

• Provide identification as per specification and approved material submittals.

• Installation shall be offered for QC verification and inspection by consultant.

SWITCH GEAR PANELS INSTALLATION

• To make sure that the entire installation is in conformance and in accordance

with the design intent of the project for the Electrical and Low Voltage System
in addition to the specification and as per approved shop drawings and
comply with local and International Standards.

• All the switchboards shall be fabricated at the manufacturer’s works.

• Before beginning installation in any area, examine all parts of the adjoining
works into which applicable work is to be placed. Should any condition be
found which will prevent the proper execution of the work, installation shall not
proceed in that area until such conditions are corrected by the contractor.

• Fix all equipment independently of wiring system. Use cadmium of zinc

electroplated bolts, nuts, washers and screw.

• Mount single DB at 1800mm from finish floor level to top of equipment, unless
shown otherwise on drawing / schedules.

• Ensures that clearance in front of switchgear is not less than 1m, or as

indicated.

• Number terminals, cables and component parts to correspond with

manufacturer have certified drawings.

• Terminate PVC, SWA PVC and MICS cables inside enclosure by securing
cables to switchboards with gland bracket; and enclosure with glanding plates
or fabricated steel extension boxes.

• For flush installation, DB’s all conductors shall terminate behind the board in
an adaptable box. For surface mounting, trunking shall be fixed between the
board and ceiling or floor level, or conduit run directly into trunking which
prevent correct installation of the trunking lid. Adequate earth continuity shall
be made between the various components.
 WIRING ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION

• Once the wall has been fully finished, the installation of the wiring accessories
shall be positioned in the designated location following the approved shop
drawing.

• There is a specific and fixed height when to comes to the installation of the
wiring accessories, it can be seen on the specifications as well as in the
approved shop drawing.

• A proper alignment of all the accessories to the verticals and horizontal

edges, plumbs, and mounted following the specific standard height stipulated
below should be followed. More so, the Engineer shall be giving his/her
approval about this matter.

• The flush accessories are supposed to be covered with fitted plates onto any
surface (wall, ceiling, etc.). if it so happened that an accessory does not
adhere to the proper alignment, it shall be removed for fixing purposes.

• A flush mounting type of connection units shall be used whenever installing in

control rooms, offices, and public places.

• A surface or a panel mounting type of connection shall be used whichever is

suited whenever installing in plant room, staff room, switch room, and
workshop areas.
• A weatherproof type of switches with a specific IP rating shall be used in
installing in wet areas as well as external locations. This will be based on the
suitable level and provided specification of each project.
• There shall be a provision of clearances in two wiring accessories as
stipulated in the approved shop drawing.
• The four edges of a finished wall with a continuous contract shall be installed
with necessary plates.
• There should be a 1.5mm alignment tolerance with the installation of the
plates.
• The use of spirit level is essential in fixing the alignment of the accessories.
• The sealing of both the accessories and the wall shall be done with utmost
correctness.
• There shall be a mounting of the screws and the sealing caps shall be used if
needed by the specification or if recommended by the manufacturer.
• The wiring accessories shall be used and installed in perfect condition (no
visible damages, cut marks, or scratches).
• The box shall be cleaned well before the termination of the wire on both the
sockets and switches.
• There should be an earthing terminal directly connected to the earth
continuity conductor of the final sub circuit in all the switch socket areas.
• The switches shall be directly wired to the live side of the circuit that they are
in control of.
• The ratings of the switches as well as the sockets are in adherence to the
approved shop drawing. and the stipulated specifications and submittals of
 materials.
• The Polarity shall be considered in terminating.
• The finishing plate shall be in adherence to the approved drawings and
submittals of materials.
• There should be a protection provided for all the wiring devices or
accessories right after the installation.
• There shall be a supervision of the control Engineer and the supervisor to
make sure that all the materials are properly installed in adherence to the
drawing approved by the shop, specification stipulated on the contract, and
approved submittals.
• When the installation is completed, the Inspection Report (IR) shall be
submitted to the consultant.

LIGHT FITTINGS INSTALLATION

• Installation works shall be carried out only with respect to approved shop
drawings of latest revision.

• Site Engineer (Electrical) has to ensure that all the lighting fixtures are
received at site of latest revision.

• Site Engineer (Electrical l) has to ensure that all the lighting fixtures are
received at site as per approved material submittal and as per approval.

• Ensure all finishing works in all related areas are completed for the area of
installation and released cleared by civil section to proceed on with the
installation of lighting fixtures.

• Type of lighting fixtures is to be selected as per the approved schedule of

lighting and approved shop drawing.

• Lighting fixtures installed in exposed external areas shall be of weather proof

type.

• Lighting fixtures are to be installed in line and parallel with other line of
fixtures as per approved shop drawings, and false ceiling drawing.

• Lighting fixtures which are heavy shall be supported from the ceiling using
galvanized caddy clip and heavy gauge G.I.wire.

• Lighting fixtures fixed in service areas, where there is no false ceiling,

fittings are to be fixed firmly using anchor bolts. Minimum 6mm bolt and
metal expansion anchor rods.

• Fixing of lighting fixtures above ducts,pipes,trays and trunkings shall be

avoided.
• Connection between lighting fixtures and ceiling roses are to be made only
using heat resistance 3 core,2.5 sqmm flexiables I wires. Wires.
• Ceiling rose location shall be easily accessible and should be avoided
 EARTHING SYSTEM INSTALLATION

• Ensure that the work area is ready and safe to start the installation of
Earthingand Lightning.

• Ensure the installation of Earthing Systems and Lightning Systems are carried
out in accordance with manufacturer's installation recommendations,
requirement of applicable standards and in accordance with recognized
industrial practices and specified in project specification to ensure that
installation complies with requirements.

• Prior to start the installation, refer to the approved shop drawings related to
the area of installation and ensure that required materials are available at
site as per approved material submittals.

• Ensure the materials are stored properly and there is no mark of damage or
deformity of any kind before issuing the material from site store. All materials
and accessories shou ld also be free of dust, scale or oil.

• Ensure that the issued materials are of approved specifications /

submittal and as per the requirement of the area shop drawing's..
(Make,size,Model I Type etc..).

• Concerned Electrical Engineer and site Supervisor shall ensure the locations
of all earth pits as per the approved shop drawings. Ensure the location of
earth pits are coordinated with other external services like water supply
pipe lines, drainage pipe lines, gas pipe lines, external lighting systems and
other services.

• Adjacent earth electrodes shall be spaced at least 2.4 mtrs.Apart.

• The copper bonded earth rods shall be driven in earth. After achieving
a minimum depth of approximately 3 meters, the earth resistance shall
be measured.if the earth resistance value is not satisfactory, the process
of adding further earth electrodes shall be continued till specified earth
resistance value is achieved. All the values shall be recorded.

• The earth pit shall be installed after completion of installation of earth rods
connections and a clear gap of 50 mm shall be maintained between top of
earth electrode and earth pit cover. The top of earth pit shallbe in level with
the finished levelin the area.

• The PVC sheathed single core earthing cables of 150 sq mm sizes shall be
laid between the earth pit and the earth bar inside the electrica l room and
term inated with proper compression type lugs I clamps as per the approved
shop drawings and as per specifications.

• The inter connection of cable pits I earth bars shall be done as per the
 approved drawings.

• All earthing connections shall be made after cleaning the surface thoroughly
and tightness checks for each connections shall be performed.

• Continuity of earth connect ions shall be checked for every link in the network.

• The down-stream earthing connections from earth-bars shall be made to the

panel boards, frames and other equipment as per the approved shop drawings
and project specification.
 FIRE ALARM & EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM

• The required amount of cable should be transferred from Stores to the work
place.

• The correct size and type of cable should be identified and cut to the required
length.

• All the cables should be clipped in surface or installed in concealed PVC

conduit or G.I.Tray only.

• Proper identifications to be provided for loop in / loop out of Fire Ala rm

cables.

• The earth cables to all the outstations to be properly terminated with earth
sleeve in the appropriate terminal in order to avoid any earth fault in the loop.

• The junction boxes and back boxes to the outstations such as smoke
detectors,manualcallpoints and modules should be installed as per the
approved shop drawings.

• Installation of system outstation should be offered for QC Verification.

• Adequate additional cable lengths to be provided during cabling for the

detectors, which are coming in false ceiling.

• All the cables to be terminated in the outstat ions with proper screw driver and
as per the identifications provided in the cables. No joints are allowed in
between two outstations.

• All the Fire Alarm control Panels such as Main Control Panels. Mimic Panels.
Repeater Panels should be installed as per approved shop drawing.

• Installation shall be offered for QC verification.

• All Smoke Detectors to have cover on it after installation and before handing
over of the area. In order
• to avoid any physical damages I accumulation of dust within the Smoke
Detectors.

• All cables to be properly identified in Fire Alarm control panel before

termination.

• The devices/peripherals (Smoke detectors,heat detectors,break glass,duct

detectors, Sounder, control and monitoring modules) are connected in a
circuit with the Control panels.

• 2 Core 1.5mm2 FP 200 cable to be used for cabling the Initiating Device
 CCTV & ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM

PVC CONDUITS & ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION

• During the course of the installation of the conduit system, procedures for
working and dressing the installation as recommended shall be employed.

• 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.

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

requirements of Specified Standard and Regulation.

• 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.

• 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.

• Conduits in floors shall be routed and installed so as to avoid the fixings of

floor standing equipment to be installed on the floor.
• 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 that conduit and fittings buried in concrete or behind plaster are
protected against corrosion or electrolytic action prior to rendering.
 CONTAIMNET WORKS FOR DATA RACK SYSTEM

CABLE TRAY / LADDER INSTALLATION

• To make sure that the entire installation is in conformance and in accordance

with the design intent of the project for the Electrical , Data System in addition
to the specification and as per approved shop drawings and comply with Local
and International Standards.

• Adhere to the drawings as closely as possible. The right is reserved to vary

the runs and sizes of Cable Trays / Trunking and to make offsets but maintain
as far as possible the free area of each duct work section, where necessary to
accommodate conditions arising at the building.

• Before beginning installation in any area, examine all parts of the adjoining
work onto which applicable work is to be placed. Should any condition be
found which will prevent the proper execution of the work, installation shall not
proceed in that area until such conditions are corrected by the contractor.

• Cable Tray / Trunking shall be stored on site under cover in dry, well
ventilated storage facilities.

• Where sizes of Cable Trays / Trunking are not detailed on drawing then tray
shall be adequately sized to support the cables without bunching and a 25%
reserve margin shall be allowed in size and weight be loaded.

• All routes are chosen to allow ease of access to all cables when installed. All
horizontal cables are to be set around all vertical rising services as necessary.
Ensure sufficient clearance from soffit for every installation.

• Earth continuity conductors shall be provided across gaps in all Cable Tray /
Trunking runs and bolted connections.

• Support shall be by means of steel brackets installed at intervals necessary to

provide a rigid fixing and to ensure that deflection does not exceed 5mm mid
span of support when fully loaded. Treatment of cut edges as per cut edges to
be included. Supports for Tray / Trunking (spacing) shall be as per standard
practice and manufacturer's recommendations.

• Additional support shall be provided where the Cable Tray / Trunking changes
direction or cables drop out of the cable tray. Dome headed bolts, nuts and
washers of finish suitable to the tray shall be used between trays.
• Suspension sets comprise threaded M10 zinc or cadmium plated hanger rods
together with nuts and locking washers, supports channel hold down clips all
of which shall have a galvanized finish. Any cut ends supports, rods, etc, must
be corrosion protected by use of galvanized or equal. No extended rods to be
left.

• The cable tray shall be installed with a 40mm minimum space between the
structure and the tray.

• All cable shall be securely fixed to the tray, work and the complete installation
must be carried out in a neat and workmanlike manner without crossovers.
 EARTHING & LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

• Site survey of the proposed Lightning Protection System based on approved

CSD by foreman/sub-contractor together with Engineer.

• Installation must be carried out based on approved shop drawings & samples
by foreman/ sub-contractor.

• Method and material used for the installation of Lightning protection system
shall comply BS6651. (Protection of structure against lightning).

• The earth electrode pits location shall be marked out on site before
commencement of hammering in electrodes. The earth pits shall be near the
location of the down conductors.

• Electrodes are hammered into the ground and reading is taken to ensure that
the resistance is less than 10 ohms per electrode.

• Select a high copper content alloy earth rod clamp for the connection of the
earthing conductor to the earth rod. In this below ground application, the
clamp must ensure a good electrical contact and resist corrosion throughout
the lifetime of the installation

• Install an earth inspection chamber to protect the earth electrode connections.

• Bonding is the most commonly employed method of avoiding the

damaging effects of side flashing. All continuous metalwork should be
considered for bonding. All metallic services, eg cable armouring, gas, water
or steam piping, entering the building should also be bonded as directly as
possible to the earth

• Select the correct type of metalwork bond for the application, ie a flat column
face, a circular rainwater pipe or a ribbed reinforcing bar

• Depending on the specification, the down conductor tapes can be thermal

weld to the rebar and casted in the column or run in a continuous strip on the
surface of the external wall.

• The down conductor system is the means of carrying the current of a lightning
strike safely to the earth termination network.

• Select the correct system of fixings for each part of the conductor system

• The air termination network is the point of connection for a lightning strike. It
typically consists of a meshed conductor arrangement covering the roof of the
structure. Use air terminals in the form of vertical air rods for the protection of
 prominent roof top features or equipment. Use strike pads to expose
concealed conductors

• Fix correct air terminal base & ensure that the vertical air rods are both solidly
fixed to the fabric of the structure and have a low resistance connection to the
conductor network

• Install component for the interconnection of multiple conductors or for

changes of direction. Jointing clamps will ensure a low resistance, corrosion
resistant connection

• Fix the Test clamp In order to allow periodic disconnection and testing of
the earth
• termination network, select a test clamp to be placed within the run of each
down conductor.
 PLUMBING – DRAINAGE SYSTEM

DRAINAGE – AC CONDENSATE DRAIN PIPE & TRAY INSTALLATION

• Ensure that the block work (wall) is ready and safe to start the installation of
AC condensate pipes.

• Identify & Mark the location of AC drain outlet as per the approved drawings,
AC indoor unit specifications.

• Identify & Mark the location of AC drain tray as per the approved drawings ,
AC indoor unit specifications

• Mark the Pipe route on the wall and make cavity using the grinder by wearing
PPE for the installation of 1” PVC drain pipe till near to the soak pit .

• Install the 1” PVC pipe with appropriate fittings in the cavity for AC drainage.

• Protect the both end of the pipes with end cap

• Ensure that all installation as per the approved drawings and ac units
specifications.

• Obtain approval from consultant for the installation.

• Inform the main contractor to fill the cavity & wall plastering.

• Install the AC units & connect its drain pipe with provision made for the same

• Install the AC drain tray and make connection with concealed drain pipe .

DRAINAGE – RAIN WATER OUTLET & PIPE INSTALLATION

• Identify & Mark the location of rain water outlet as per the approved drawings
at roof slab shuttering.

• Cut the 3” UPVC pipe for required length and take accessories needed

• Install 3” UPVC pipe with Elbow and extend horizontally 30cm after the slab

• Conceal the both ends with cap and fasten the pipe along with the steel frame

• Ensure the proper slope and fastening is not affected by the concrete pouring
.

• Obtain approval from consultant for the installation

• Give clearance for roof slab concreting.

• Co ordinate with the water proofing sub contractor for level and connect the
rain water outlet along with the pipe installed at the roof.

• Give clearance for water proofing

• After final painting of building exterior wall, identify the route of the rain water
pipe to be connected with the rain water outlet roof.

• Install the 3” rubber clamp supports for fixing the rain water pipe on the
surface of the exterior wall.

• Fix the rain water pipe and extend downwards till 15cm above the floor
paving.
 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

INSTALLATION DECORATIVE WALL AC UNITS

• The approved AC units to be transferred from Stores to the work place.

• Prepare all the necessary material and tool in the working area

• Provide horizontal Sleeve in the wall for copper piping between indoor &
outdoor

• Run the copper pipe with insulation by support with hanger.

• Install the CDU (outdoor unit) on the CDU support as per detail shop drawing,
and then connect the copper pipe to the CDU.

• Install the FCU (Indoor unit) on the wall as per detail shop drawing, and then
connect the copper pipe to the FCU.

• Connect the power cable for FCU and CDU.

• Test pressure leakage with N2 35 bars7.

• Vacuum system -30 In mg8.

• Open the valve of CDU and Test the AC start.

• Cover the indoor unit and outdoor unit to avoid any scratch or damage.

• Clean the site for conclusion of work.