Fire Alarm System Installation Method Statement

Contract No.: 134/15/53/1 Doc. No.
: KAP2E2-MS-ELEC-GEN-2448-00
Date Issued: 23 Feb 2017

MS: Installation & Termination of Fire Alarm System
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 Method Statement
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 Installation & Termination of Fire
alarm System
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Reviewed By Reviewed By Reviewed By Approved By
QA/QC Manager HSE Manager  Project Manager Project Director
Ahmed Abou ElGhar

Name: Eng Matiur Rahman Hussein Alsayed
Signature:
Date: 23 Feb 2017 23 Feb 2017

23 Feb 2017 23 Feb 2017
Client: Ministry of Interior – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
MS: Installation & Termination of Fire Alarm System- KAP2E2-MS-ELEC-GEN-2448-00 February 2017
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Contract No.: 134/15/53/1 Doc. No.: KAP2E2-MS-ELEC-GEN-2448-00

Consultant: NKY – Engineers & Architects
Contractor: Beijing Emirates International Construction Co.
Method Statement
Installation & Termination of Fire Alarm System
Project for the Development of Security Facilities KAP2E2 (E1& E2)-Mecca.
Technical Department
Planning and Development Section
Method Statement: Installation & Termination of Fire Alarm System
Revision: 01
Date: 23 Feb 2017
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Information
Document ID BEC-KAP2E2
Document Owner Beijing Emirates International Construction Co.
Issue Date 30 March 2015
Last Saved Date 20 Feb 2017
Method Statement: Installation & Termination of Fire Alarm
File Name
System
Document History
Version Issue Date Changes
[01] 23 Feb 2017 Submitted to NKY for approval
Document Approvals
Role Name Signature Date
Project Sponsor
M.O.I
Project Review Group

( P.M.O)
Ahmed AbouElGhar
Project Director
HSE Manager MD Matiur Rahman
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Project Control Manager Mohamed Reda
IT Manager Sameh El Ezaby
Method Statement
Installation & Termination of Fire Alarm System
Table of Contents
1- SCOPE OF WORK ....................................................................... 6
2- REFERENCES ........................................................................... 6
3- DEFINITIONS ........................................................................... 6
4- RESPONSIBILITY………...............…………………..................... 7 - 9
5- SPECIALIZED TOOLING EQUIPMENT…………………........................ 9
6- PRODUCT/ MATERIAL………………………………....................... 9
7- WORKFORCE…………………………………….......................... 9
8- PRIOR ACTIVITIES TO BE COMPLETED ………................................... 10
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9- HEALTH, SAFETY, & SECURITY ……………..................................... 10 - 12

10- ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................... 12
11- QUALITY ASSURANCE/ CONTROL .................................................... 12

12- PROCEDURES/ WORK METHODOLOGY ………………......................... 12 - 14
13- ATTACHMENT……………........................................................ 14
13.1 Safety Risk Assessment

13.2 Inspection & Test Plan (ITP)
13.3 Inspection Check List
1. SCOPE OF WORK
 This Method Statement covers the nature and type of work for the Installation and
Termination of Fire Alarm System by BEC-MEP to King Abdullah Project (KAP2E2).
 This method statement gives guidelines contained herein so as to ensure that the
job execution complies with the requirement of the specifications and the authorities
concerned and serves the intended purpose to satisfactory level.
 This procedure is to be read in conjunction with the relevant ITP, outlining the
responsibilities and the quality verification to be performed by various parties.
2. REFERENCES
 Contractor’s Quality Control Plan Set for Contract
 Project Specification Section No. 16720
 Supplementary Specification Section Nos. 16010, 15400, 16930
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 Project Health and Safety Plan
 Approved Drawings
3. DEFINITIONS
MOI: Ministry of Interior (Client)
NKY: NKY Architect and Engineers (Engineer)
BEC: Beijing Emirates Construction (Main Contractor)
QA/QC: Quality Assurance & Quality Control
ITP: Inspection and Test Plan
RFI: Request For Information
IR: Inspection Request
4. RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Manager
 The project manager will have full authority and overall responsibility to manage,
supervise.
 He will control the works and will have direct responsibility for ensuring safe working
practices and compliance with regulatory authority’s requirement.
 He will coordinate with the engineers and the employer’s representative for execution
of the contract scope of works.
 Implement the project quality systems to the satisfaction of the project requirements.
 Review changes and variations to evaluate impact of those on time and schedule.
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Project Engineer
 Is responsible for ensuring that all works are carried out as per the
specifications, approved shop drawings and method statement as per
manufacturer’s instructions and coordinated with other works.
QA/QC Engineer/ Inspector
 Is responsible for monitoring the works are in fulfillment with the specified
requirements that all quality records related to the works are complete. He will carry
out all the inspections with the employer representative and notice will be given to
employer within 24 hours and ensure that no work will be executed/covered up
without inspection/testing.
Site Engineer
 The site engineer shall coordinate all the site activities according to work
schedule, installation according to the project specifications, manufacturer’s data
sheet and approved shop drawings.
 Shall liaise with site representatives and coordinate safety procedures with
site supervisors and site foremen.
 Shall coordinate and explain the work to be carried out to the supervisors/
Site Foreman.
 Ensure the compliance of work with related approved quality control and
coordinate with BEC QA/QC Engineer/Inspector to advice for the areas to be issued
for internal external inspection.
Site Supervisor and Site Foreman:
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 The project team of experienced supervisors and foremen shall ensure the
quality of the installation work carried out, and shall also ensure that it is as per the
latest approved construction shop drawing issued for installation and according to
instructions received from the site engineer.
 He will provide his subordinates adequate information to carry out their duties.
To ensure that he has adequate resources of machinery, labor, and materials to
carry out all the activities efficiently and to discuss with the site engineer.
 To ensure safe and clean working environment to enforce a safe working

habit.
Safety Engineer/ Officer:
 The safety engineer/officer is responsible for implementing the risk

assessment and he will ensure that all control measures and necessary
safety/health precautions are effectively completed prior to start the activity. He is
responsible for carrying out training, monitoring the work activities, carrying out
inspections and reporting to the BEC safety department and carrying out accident
and incident investigations.
Store Controller:
 Review the documents of approved material submittal and verify the items
with the packing list for any shortage or description from approved.
 Responsible for proper storage as per site requirement.
 Verify all documents are forwarded with the item as per the requirement of
purchase order.
 The unapproved material shall not be received and stored in store.
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5. SPECIALIZED TOOLING/EQUIPMENT
 Screw Drivers
 Electrician Pliers
 Measuring tape
 Ladders/ Scaffolds
 Marker
 Multi-meter
 Label Printer
 Insulation Tape
6. PRODUCT/MATERIAL:
 Smoke Detectors
 Heat Detectors
 Break Glass Unit
 Control Module
 Monitor Module
 Sound Horns
 Flashers
 Main Fire Alarm Control Panel & Repeater Panel
7. WORKFORCE:
 Construction team will ensure that manpower selected for the specified job is
well trained. Tool box talk shall be carried out before the work commences at site to
the involved workers through the supervisor and foremen in charge the work, under
the directives of in-charge engineer. The work procedure and safety precautions
should be clearly and concisely explained to the workers in their own language so it
is fully understood.
8. PRIOR ACTIVITIES TO BE COMPLETED:
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 Prior to start the installation, refer to the approved design/ shop drawings
related to, the area of installations and ensure the required materials are available at
site as per approved material submittals. Any discrepancies, damage etc., found will
be notified and reported for further action.
 Check all materials delivered to site is inspected properly by QA/QC

engineer/inspector and check if it is stored properly as per manufacturer
recommendations.
 Work shall be carried out by the site staff under strict supervision and
guidance of the concerned Supervisors/ Foremen/ Engineers.
 Ensure that the work area is ready and safe to start the installation of Fire
Alarm Systems.
 Obtain the approved design/shop drawings with the latest revision in

preparation of carrying out the works.
 Ensure that the installations of Fire Alarm is carried out in accordance with
manufacturer’s installation recommendations, requirements of applicable standards
and in accordance with the recognized institutions and specified in project
specifications to ensure that the installation complies with the requirements
9. HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY:
 All staff will have a safety induction carried out by the contractor before
commencing any activities on site.
 Prior to commencing any activity, labour force shall receive a tool box talk on
the project site safety regulations from the contractor safety officer on a weekly basis
on topics appropriate to the activities being undertaken.
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 A method statement briefing will be given to all staff before the

commencement of the work and a record shall be kept.
 Any process that is adopted that may have particular safety risk will be
assessed and addressed as required.
 All activities will be subject to a risk assessment by the contractor safety

officer before the commencement of work.
 Ensure only trained persons shall operate the power tools.
 Ensure all concerned personnel shall use PPE and all other items as required
and full specifications of equipment to be used.
 Ensure adequate lighting and adequate space is provided in the working area
at night time.
 Ensure that in all areas where there is a risk of falling from height preventative
measures will be taken and identify them.
 Ensure service shaft opening are provided with barricade, tape, safety nets.
 All BEC-MEP tradesmen, operators etc. are qualified and will have licenses
and their competency level issued by BEC.
Access/ Egress: BEC will provide scaffoldings assembly with attached step ladder
and rubberize wheel. Platforms will be provided on top of the scaffolding assembly
and circulated with tubular railings at adequate height to protect the workers.
Aluminum step ladders will be used in instances where scaffolding is not permitted
in the workplace and for alignment purposes of installation. Safety personnel should
be involved in preparation and approval scaffolding assembly and ladders prior to
use.
Lighting Arrangements: Sufficient lighting to the workplace area shall be provided

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by the experience electrician under the instruction of his supervisor/foremen. Safety

personnel are involved in the activity to maintain safety measures of temporary
electrical wirings installation.
Emergency Arrangements: In case of any injury or illness which includes

electrocution, inform the Safety Officer/ First Aider for appropriate assistance.
Depending upon the case the Safety Officer will inform the relevant parties and
move the patient to clinic or other arrangement prevailing in the project.
Housekeeping: The supervisor has the responsibility to ensure the site is kept
clean from any debris. Any material leftovers shall be collected and put into
designated disposal box. Unused materials shall be returned to proper storage in
every end of each day work.
10. ENVIRONMENT:
 Any wasted generated to above work shall be segregated and disposed of

according to the Site and Authority Norms. Any chemical/cleaner used for the job will
be kept in container to avoid spillage on the ground.
11. QUALITY ASSURANCE/CONTROL
 The QC Inspector has the full-time surveillance during the activities to ensure
that all works has done as per this method statement. Any found deficiency shall be
immediately corrected based on the procedure and specification workmanship
requirements. To check all necessary documents are prepared and approved by
Engineer.
12. PROCEDURE/ WORK METHODOLOGY:
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 Check all materials delivered to site is inspected properly by QA/QC

engineer/inspector and check it is stored properly.
 Work shall be carried out by the site staff under strict supervision and
guidance of the concerned Supervisors/Foremen/ Engineers.
 The contractor QA/QC engineer/inspector shall check all the installations as

per the installation checklist.
 Inspection Request (IR) shall be prepared and submitted by QA/QC

engineer/inspector for inspection and approval of employer representative.
 QA/QC Inspector shall arrange inspection for installation as per ITP.
 Site Engineer along with QA/QC inspector is responsible for all installation
activities for getting the work inspected/approved by consultant.
Installation of Fire Alarm System Components, and cables.
 Fix the fire alarm devices and evacuation speakers and devices in the
designation areas as per the approved shop drawings.
 Terminate the cables to the devices.
 Terminate the cables loop wise in the main control panel.
 Address the devices loop wise for the designated areas.
 Program the whole devices as per the addresses with location for the
designated areas.
 Install and connect all monitor and control modules for the fire related
equipment and program the same with fire interlock.
 Identify all the cables with the device addresses.
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 Fire alarm connection to elevator recall system, components, HVAC dampers,

and equipment, Fire Pump control panel and BMS etc.
Testing & Commissioning of Fire Alarm System
 Check the cable continuity and loop resistance.
 Power up the main fire alarm control panel.
 Enter the project details as date and time.
 Check for any faults and clear for the same.
 Check the devices randomly in all floors by creating the alarm for the proper
functionality.
 After the above steps are followed put system in normal operation.
 The above process will be executed by the approved fire alarm supplier.
 Check the system is detecting by the fire alarm panel and that all messages
appear on the monitor.
 Check the battery charger if it is working properly.
 Check the fault message according to addressing and zoning.
 Consider system to be tested as per the approved cause and effect matrix.
Inspection:
 After completion of the installation, the same shall be raised for inspection.
 Inspection shall be carried out by the employer representatives.
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13. ATTACHMENT:
13.1 Safety Risk Assessment
13.2 Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
13.3 Inspection Check List
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Contract No.: 134/15/53/1 Doc. No.

Date Issued: 23 Feb 2017

Ahmed Abou ElGhar

Date: 23 Feb 2017 23 Feb 2017

Client: Ministry of Interior – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Date Issued: 23 Feb 2017

Consultant: NKY – Engineers & Architects

Contractor: Beijing Emirates International Construction Co.

Project for the Development of Security Facilities KAP2E2 (E1& E2)-Mecca.

Date Issued: 23 Feb 2017

Role Name Signature Date

Project Review Group

HSE Manager MD Matiur Rahman

Date Issued: 23 Feb 2017

Project Control Manager Mohamed Reda

IT Manager Sameh El Ezaby

Installation & Termination of Fire Alarm System

Date Issued: 23 Feb 2017

9- HEALTH, SAFETY, & SECURITY ……………..................................... 10 - 12

11- QUALITY ASSURANCE/ CONTROL .................................................... 12

13.1 Safety Risk Assessment

 Contractor’s Quality Control Plan Set for Contract

 Project Specification Section No. 16720

 Supplementary Specification Section Nos. 16010, 15400, 16930

Date Issued: 23 Feb 2017

 Project Health and Safety Plan

Date Issued: 23 Feb 2017

QA/QC Engineer/ Inspector

Site Supervisor and Site Foreman:

Date Issued: 23 Feb 2017

 To ensure safe and clean working environment to enforce a safe working

Safety Engineer/ Officer:

 The safety engineer/officer is responsible for implementing the risk

 Responsible for proper storage as per site requirement.

 The unapproved material shall not be received and stored in store.

Date Issued: 23 Feb 2017

8. PRIOR ACTIVITIES TO BE COMPLETED:

Date Issued: 23 Feb 2017

 Check all materials delivered to site is inspected properly by QA/QC

 Obtain the approved design/shop drawings with the latest revision in

9. HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY:

Date Issued: 23 Feb 2017

 A method statement briefing will be given to all staff before the

 All activities will be subject to a risk assessment by the contractor safety

 Ensure only trained persons shall operate the power tools.

Lighting Arrangements: Sufficient lighting to the workplace area shall be provided

Date Issued: 23 Feb 2017

by the experience electrician under the instruction of his supervisor/foremen. Safety

Emergency Arrangements: In case of any injury or illness which includes

 Any wasted generated to above work shall be segregated and disposed of

11. QUALITY ASSURANCE/CONTROL

12. PROCEDURE/ WORK METHODOLOGY:

Date Issued: 23 Feb 2017

 Check all materials delivered to site is inspected properly by QA/QC

 The contractor QA/QC engineer/inspector shall check all the installations as

 Inspection Request (IR) shall be prepared and submitted by QA/QC

 QA/QC Inspector shall arrange inspection for installation as per ITP.

Installation of Fire Alarm System Components, and cables.

 Terminate the cables to the devices.

 Terminate the cables loop wise in the main control panel.

 Address the devices loop wise for the designated areas.

 Identify all the cables with the device addresses.

Date Issued: 23 Feb 2017