METHOD STATEMENT

FOR
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC PVC CONDUITS

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

2. APPLICABLE PROJECT SPECIFICATION

3. LOCATION OF ACTIVITY

4. HEALTH AND SAFETY

5. HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS

6. OPERATION

7. INSTALLATION

8. FIXATION

9. RESPONSIBILITIES

10. MANPOWER REQUIRED

11. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS

12. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS

13. WASTE MANAGEMENT

14. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES

15. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

16. DISTRIBUTION
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

 Section: PVC Conduits and Accessories.

 Division: INSTALLATION

 Sub-division: Subdivision

3. LOCATION OF ACTIVITY
 Inside and out side the building.

4. HEALTH AND SAFETY

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

5. HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS

 Specific safety measures have to follow as applicable, and all the

safety measures are covered separately in the project safety plan.

6. 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
manufacturer’s instructions, above ground, properly protected from the
weather and construction activities.

7. 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.

3. 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.

8. FIXATION
 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.

9. RESPONSIBILITIES

 Project Manager:

o To ensure that all the preparation and application works are

carried out according to the Contract Specification and with the
approved drawings.

o To ensure that the progressing of work is carried out according

to the planned program and as per the approved method of
statement.

o To ensure that all the equipment and materials required to

execute the work are available according to the planned
construction program.

o To co –ordinate with the Main contractor, MEP Coordinator and

Safety Officer, for a safe and proper execution of the works.

 Site Engineer:

o To ensure that the works are carried out according to the

Contract Specifications, approved method statement and the
shop drawings.

o To provide all necessary information and distribute

responsibilities to his construction team.

o To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work

program and to report to the Project Manager.

o To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the

works are carried out in safe practicing methods.

 Foreman:
 o 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.

o To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hand are aware of

the job requirements and they have enough information to
carryout their duties properly.

o To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the

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

o To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and

advise the site engineer of any requirement for additional
resources.

o To control disposal of waste materials according to the

instructions received from the site engineer.

o 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.

o To inform the site engineer and of the areas ready for

inspection.

o Distribution and the control of material shall be monitored by

foreman and store keeper.

 SAFETY ENGINEER
1. Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it for it’s
proper implementation.

2. Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to

maintain safe working on the site.

3. Inspect all the site activities and train the person to prevent
accidents and it’s proper implementation.

4. Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.

10. MANPOWER REQUIRED

 Charge hand and Experienced Technicians

11. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS

 PVC Conduits and accessories

12. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS

 The requirements that will be engaged for PVC Conduiting works will
be as follows:

1. Hack saw

2. Measuring tape

3. Cutting plier

4. Knipex (End cutter)

5. Bending spring

6. Drilling Machine

13. WASTE MANAGEMENT

 The Rubbish which would be created from our scope of works will be
disposed to the designated dumping ground.

14. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES

 The following general control measures against Safety, Environment and
Quality shall be required for our scope of work and special control
measures are not applicable for us :

 Proper PPE must be worn at all time

 Permit to work at height > 2m where applicable
 Lifting operation permit (using crane) where applicable.
 Confined space permit where applicable.
 Approved work method statement and risk assessment will be made
available to site. All workers doing the work shall be briefed on this
 method statement and risk assessment.

15. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

 This method Statement should be read in conjunction with the below

referenced documentations:

 ITP for Anti – termite Treatment.

 Insulation Resistance and continuity Test Report.

16. DISTRIBUTION

 Copy of this method statement shall be issued to the following for

information/ action/ comments:

1. Project Manager

2. Site Engineer

3. Foremen

4. Safety Engineer