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METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE PIPES
Title :
METHOD STATEMENT
INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE PIPES &FITTINGS (ABOVE GRADE)
REVIEWER / APPROVER
REV DATE STATUS REVISION DETAILS Sub-
Main Con EXTERNAL
Con
0 25-May-15 FA FOR REVIEW & APPROVAL
Status Code:
D : Draft FI : For Information FC : For Construction
* External Authorization (Client), where
P : Preliminary FA : For Approval
required
Distribution :
Method Statement for Installation of Underground Drainage Pipe Form No. P07-F06 / Rev. 0 / Nov. 2012
AEB-CSD Quality Forms Page 1 of 22
Project Logo
Table of Contents
Scope /Objectives
Reference
Access/Egress
Logistics
Health and Safety Hazards
Definitions
Responsibilities / Supervision
Procedures /Method to be Employed
Training
Working hours
House keeping
Manpower Requirement & Supervision
Material Requirement
Plant & Equipment Requirement
Q.C Approvals and other Documentation
Supporting documentation
Distribution
Other information
Site Safety Engineer’s Approval
Attachments (Compulsory)
Risk Assessment
Inspection and Test Plan
Checklist
SCOPE & OBJECTIVES
The purpose of generating this Method Statement is to define the procedure step by
step to implement the correct practices for Installation & Gravity testing of Drainage
pipes (Above Grade) incorporating the contract specifications, drawings, regulations
and the authorities ,the approved material manufacturers’ instructions and
recommendations as applicable to describes works.
REFERENCES
ACCESS/EGRESS
The site personnel will have attended the required contractor induction safety and/or
competency training and will abide by the health & safety plans, policy and
procedures as well as environmental plan.
Employees will have access to the area of work. On completion of work they will be
taken back to accommodation camp.
LOGISTICS
Installation of UPVC piping will be organized from a central location by the project
management team.
An Adequate number of Plumbers and Helpers should be made available to
carry out the works. Areas shall be properly divided to “working zones” and
the manpower shall be segregated to teams. Each team shall be assigned to
a working zone so that the works’ targets may be met in accordance with the
“Project Plan” and specific completion dates. Each team shall comprise one
Foreman (Plumbing & Drainage), 2 Skilled Technicians, and adequate
number of supporting helpers.
The personnel on site will be fully competent and well trained to carry out all works.
HEALTH & SAFETY HAZARDS
Prior to commencement of any activity, the workforce will receive an induction talk on
the Project site safety requirements.
All safety precautions for the installation and testing of Above grade
pipes shall be reviewed and implemented as per the project safety
plan.
Dust masks, goggles, gloves, safety shoes, helmets, and all PPE shall be
worn during all storage & handling, installation, testing
procedures.
Work area should be checked and cleared from any safety hazard
prior to starting erection or installations.
Work area should be maintained clean and neat throughout all
activities duration.
Any sign of hazard that would come up during activities shall be
evaluated according to the attached risk assessment.
Proper precautions shall be taken during welding or any other hot
application.
DEFINITIONS
IR : Inspection Request
ITP : Inspection & Test Plan
HSE : Health, Safety & Environment
PPE : Personal Protective Equipment
QC : Quality Control
uPVC : Unplasticized Poly Vinyl Chloride.
GI : Galvanized Iron
MS : Method Statement
WSD : Workshop Drawings
MAR : Material Approval Request
MIR : Material Inspection Request.
MEP : Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing.
W.C : Water Closet
W.B : Wash Basin
F.T : Floor Trap
RESPONSIBILITIES/ SUPERVISION
Project Manager :
Responsible for the overall project. The Project Manager will be based on site and
will be responsible for the Management of the project, both on and off site, through
delegation of duties in accordance with the organization chart and for the effective
implementation of the overall Project Management System.
Construction Manager:
Responsible for the overall site operation and works. He shall ensure that the
appropriate procedure is followed by all the involved personnel taking into
consideration all relevant shop drawings, Reference drawings, statutory bench
marks and reference points and methodologies are correctly utilized.
Responsible on behalf of The Contractor to coordinate, check and follow up all MEP
related sub - contractors progress and installation works in proper sequence of
activities with main contractor to achieve targeted completion.
The HSE officer :
Will monitor and implement all HSE related issues. He shall ensure that all necessary
requirements regarding health, safety and environment concerns are met and
adhered to. The HSE officer shall ensure that all permits and authorization are on
hand prior to starting any site operation.
The QC Inspector :
Shall be responsible for Sign and obtain signatures from QA/QC Engineer on the
various forms and verifying documents as required, Accompany the Project
Manager / Supervision COMPANY representative if required, carrying out
inspections. Identify and reporting to QA/QC Engineer for any non- conformances.
Carry out of the Inspection and test results to improve quality control operations on
site, to verify testing / checking compliance and to advise the project engineer of
the results.
Responsible for the overall MEP Activities of the project. The MEP Project Manager
will be based on site and will be responsible for the Management of the project,
both on and off site, through delegation of duties in accordance with the
organization chart and for the effective implementation of the Project Management
System.
Responsible for the execution of particular MEP activities (as Applicable to his
specialty domain) in accordance with the Project Specifications, Safety and
Approved Method Statement.
The Store keeper :
Shall be responsible for to ensure issuance of materials to the site with reference to
Material Inspection Records (MIR’s) and suitable manner of storing the material as
pre the manufacturer recommendation.
length.
Stacked pipes will be stored at shaded store or covered properly to
avoid ultra violet degradation.
Pipes are different sizes or wall thickness will be stored separately
whenever applicable. Where this is not possible, those with larger
diameter and or thickness will be placed at the bottom of the stack.
All pipe fittings will be stored and protected in boxes & categorized size
wise.
TRANSPORT
When transferring pipes from the store to site, care should be taken to
avoid impact and to ensure that the temporary site storage (the
surface where pipes shall be laid to be processed, joint) is free of any
sharp objects or harmful debris.
Where mechanical handling is employed, metal slings, hooks and
chains must not come in direct contact with the pipe surface.
While in transient, pipe shall be well secured and well supported.
Pipes maybe transported by rolling them gently over the timbers
without causing any impact on the pipe surface.
INSTALLATION:
locations, fixture inlets/outlets pipes, and gully traps locations as per the
approved WSD’s wherever this marking is necessary.
The route, dimensions, levels of pipes will be as per approved WSD’s,
manufacturer’s instructions for laying, jointing, and installation of the
pipes.
Pipes connected to the sanitary fixtures (W.C’s, W.B’s, FT’s, Shower
Drains, sink) shall rise up the assigned opening until the connected
fixture is installed
When a pipe penetration requires special protection, a PVC sleeve
shall be provided. This sleeve location shall be as per WSD’s and shall
be marked accordingly (maintaining the pipe gradient). Installed
sleeve shall have an outside diameter wide enough to secure the pipe
passage freely without affecting its slope.
Scaffoldings shall be erected according to the Work Zones.
Hangers’ Threaded rods shall by installed by approved anchors in
accordance with the previously marked routes.
Spacing between hangers shall be as per the approved shop
drawings; loading calculations could be conducted if necessary.
Rubber lined split clamps shall be connected to the installed threaded
rods. Claps’ sizes shall be suitable for the carried pipes size.
Pipes shall be hanged to the clamps in sections; then they shall be
securely fastened to the encompassing clamp.
PIPE LAYING
Pipe gradients and slopes as per WSD’s shall be accomplished, adjusted, and
maintained throughout the pipe laying processes. Pipe gradient shall be regularly
checked with the spirit level after each process to ensure that in no case shall this
gradient be compromised.
PIPE JOINTING
Selection of the pipe joint (Whether push-fit rubber ring, or Solvent Cement) shall
be as approved material submittal for the drainage piping. Basically the 50 mm
DIA and below shall be solvent cement welded, 80 mm DIA and above shall be
Push-Fit joint unless the site conditions dictates otherwise.
uPVC pipes with integral Push-fit (R/R) sockets shall be joint into socket
up to the insertion mark previously made after making sure that the
pipes are aligned both in horizontal and vertical planes.
Joints shall be checked after the pipe is in final position to ensure they
are sound, tight, and intact.
The expansion/contraction of pipes carrying soil and waste (within
normal temperature medium) shall be accommodated and absorbed
by the Push-fit (R/R) socket and no expansion joints are needed.
The End of Drainage pipe End Cap must be provided.
Solvent Cement socket pipes (For 2 inch pipe and below as per
BS5255).
Anchors are not required as the solvent cement joints will easily sustain
loads created by internal fluid pressure.
If the pipes are laid in hot weather, the temp. of the pipes shall be
reduced before making final connections.
PIPE JOINTING
Selection of the pipe joint (Whether push-fit rubber ring, or Solvent Cement) shall
be as approved material submittal and project specification.
Push-fit (R/R) pipes (as per BS-4514 )
Carefully clean, examine the spigot, rubber sealing ring & the inside of
the socket.
Form a loop and insert the rubber ring with the thickest edge innermost.
Allow ring to seat evenly around the groove, finally snapping into
position by pressing down on the remaining portion of the loop.
Lubricate the chamfered end of the pipe a min. distance of ½ of the
spigot length.
Push pipe into socket up to the insertion mark previously made after
making sure that the pipes are aligned both in horizontal and vertical
planes.
Solvent cement and cleaner should be stored in a cool and dry place;
never dilute the solvent cement with any other fluid.
Replace lid of the cement container as soon as the cement is applied
and observe the instructions on the container body and manufacturer
recommendations.
Mark depth of entry of the spigot and the alignment mark.
Thoroughly abrade spigot and socket bonding surfaces using
sandpaper. Then clean the surfaces with proper cleaning fluid.
Using a clean brush, cement shall be applied evenly and in one coat
to spigot and socket in longitudinal strokes. If loose fits can still be
found, a second coat shall be applied to the spigot end.
Immediately and without twisting, spigot shall be inserted into socket
until entry-mark; and shall be held in position for second’s then excess
cement shall be wiped.
Curing time vary, yet, 24 hours shall be allowed before testing when
applicable.
No coatings, Adhesives, nor paint shall be applied on neither the pipes,
fittings, nor accessories attached to the pipes (Flanges, rubber seals,
etc.) inner or outer surfaces specially the solvent cement joint system.
Any paint, coating, adhesive might alter the chemical behaviour of the
pipe surface and its reaction to the cement, or might alter the
pipe/fitting/accessories inner or outer dimension which may
compromise the jointing properties of the pipes & thus shall be
prohibited.
PRESSURE TESTING
Pressure testing shall be carried out as explained in the dedicated Part “TESTING” of
this MS. Please refer to the part for detailed procedures of testing above grade
pipes.
TESTING
Install plugs, gauges, temporary vertical pipes, etc. and all the
necessary instruments required to carry out the required hydrostatic
test. Make sure that the water supplied for the test comes from a
source that can deliver the required pressure for the test.
Slowly fill the pipe with water with special care for air removal while
filling. All entrapped air shall be released before the hydrostatic test
begins.
Gradually raise the pressure in the system/section being tested up to
the specified above pressure limit. From the timing point of view, the
test can be said to have started once the test pressure is reached.
The system shall remain under pressure for 2 hours. If the water level
drops due to reasons other than leakage (entrapped air, accidental
water spill, etc) refill up to the specified level and start the test period
again from zero time.
The pipe shall be judged to have passed the test if the quantity of
water required to restore original water level does not exceed the
amount specified by the pipe manufacturer that accounts for the
elastic characteristics and high thermal expansion of uPVC.
An IR shall be raised before conducting the above test procedures so
that the test can be witnessed by the Consultant to certify the
drainage system tightness.
Water shall be drained slowly and carefully from the system and Keep
some water inside the pipe for monitoring purpose and remaining
removal water shall be carried out from selected pipe points to ensure
utmost draining to the draining points provided by the Contractor.
MARKING, LABELING, AND IDENTIFICATION
Before pipe concealment, Drainage pipes shall be marked to indicate
type of pipes (Soil, waste, or vent) and the direction of follow.
Colour bands shall be used for piping identification (WP, SP, VP)
Direction stickers shall be generally used for the purposes of marking &
Identification.
Distances between marking labels shall be as specified in the contract
documents.
TRAINING
Tool box talks will be given in every start of activity base on approved Method of
Statement and ITP. A lesson learned training and awareness program will be
conducted on a weekly basis to give the project team information and comments
based on installation and quality related issue in the site and in the project as a
whole.
WORKING HOURS
As per main contractor timing. Any changes or additional working hours will be
advised to the main contractor and consultant as well.
HOUSE KEEPING
Working Areas will be kept clean by disposing the waste materials at the designated
areas. At the end of days’ work, installation supervisor will ensure that the debris are
disposed off.
MAN POWER REQUIREMENT
Staff will consist of:
Project Engineer
Supervisor
Plumbing Helper
Plumbing Foreman
MATERIAL REQUIREMENT
The following list describes the materials required to be abundantly available on site
as applicable and required for the pertinent works to be carried out:
Follow approved Method Statement, ITP, QCP, HSE Plan, and Material Approval &
Checklist.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:
This MS to be read in conjunction with the below referenced documents
Contract Specification & approved drawings.
Project Quality Plan
Project HSE Plan
DISTRIBUTION
Copies of this MS will be circulated to the following for Information & action
OTHER INFORMATION
The safety of our employees and other as well shall always be a high priority during al field
operations conducted on the project.
ATTACHMENTS (Compulsory)
The Following Checklist Shall serve installations to ensure that works are carried out
as per approved Method statement, approved shop drawings and agreed quality
standards. Below mentioned checks will be performed parallel with the progress:
Cleaning & protection on completed activities
On completion of the activity
Ensure inspection requests issued at least 24 hrs. prior to inspection.
Ensure inspection performed as per This Method Statement, and the
references and quality procedures mentioned herein
Review all documentation for completeness and correctness.
Ensure ITP or Check Sheet is fully complied and fulfilled.
Ensure all Test I Inspection certificates available and complete.
Ensure NCR’s (if any) are closed.
Final Acceptance
All related documents are signed-off and approved as per the instructions, quality
assurance, HSE, and Risk Assessment mentioned herein.
The Following Checklist shall serve an inspection & test plan describing the overall
procedures followed and required by the supervising engineer to inspect and test
the works done. Fulfilling the below inspection parameters’ requirements shall be
considered acceptable for the approval of the installation and acceptance of
performed works.
CHECK LIST FOR INSTALLATION OF ABOVE GROUND
uPVC DRAINAGE PIPES Page 1/3
System Drainage Services
Area All Areas
Location
Material Use UPVC pipes and Fittings
Description Yes No Reference Remarks
Check all safety measures are taken before
Visual Inspection
commencement of works and that the
working area is free of unaccounted risks.
Shop Drawing ,
Check the MAR’s and WSD’s & MS’s are the
Method Statement
approved and latest revisions.
, Material approval
Check the pipe route is done as shown in
Visual Inspection
the approved drawings.
Check visually the actual material are new
and undamaged and clean from mod or
dust, dimensions, diameter, wall thickness Visual Inspection
is as per the approved MAR.
Check pipes connected to fixtures are
installed as per WSD’s and connection to
Visual Inspection
fixture details are approved.
Comments:
SIGNATURE
NAME
DATE
CHECK LIST FOR INSTALLATION OF ABOVE GROUND
uPVC DRAINAGE PIPES Page 2/3
System Drainage Services
Area All Areas
Location
Material Use UPVC pipes and Fittings
Description Yes No Reference Remarks
Check the hanging threaded rods for any
Visual Inspection
bends, over tension, or overload.
Check joints (Whether Push‐fit (R/R) or
solvent cement joints) visually to ensure
Visual Inspection
they are joint properly to the manufacturer
recommendations.
Check identification marks are properly
Visual Inspection
installed on the pipes
Check proper gradient (SLOPE) and verify
Visual Inspection,
the pipes’ invert levels are maintained as
Shop drawing
per approved WSD’s.
Check the filling process of the hydrostatic
test and ensure visually that fittings are not Visual Inspection
leaking
Comments:
SIGNATURE
NAME
DATE
uPVC DRAINAGE PIPES Page 3/3
System Drainage Services
Area All Areas
Location
Material Use UPVC pipes and Fittings
Description Yes No Reference Remarks
Check water in the vertical pipe and ensure
that the levels specified for testing are met. Visual Inspection
(1.5 meters)
Check water level during the test period
and make sure that no unnecessary water
Visual Inspection
filling is taking place during test period and
visually check joints.
Check that all pipe sections (segments of
the system) are all pressure tested before Visual Inspection
final system approval
Check the pipe work is protected after
installation to sustain all construction Visual Inspection
activities taking place afterwards.
Check for co‐ordination with MEP work and
Visual Inspection
all Building Services
Comments:
SIGNATURE
NAME
DATE
OF ABOVE GROUND uPVC DRAINAGE PIPES
System Drainage Services
Area All Areas
Location
Material Use UPVC pipes and Fittings
Description Yes No Reference Remarks
Confirm compliance with approved material
Material Approval
submittal.
Check the make as per approved
Material Approval
submittals.
Inspect all materials are new and
Visual Inspection
undamaged.
Received quantity checked Delivery Note
All items stored in an orderly manner, as
Visual Inspection
per required safety standards
Comments:
SIGNATURE
NAME
DATE
GRAVITY TEST PIPES FOR DRAINAGE SERVICES
HEAD
DESCRIPTION TIME AFTER 2 REMARKS
HOURS
START END
PASSED FAILED
TIME TIME
WATER HEAD AT 1.5 METER
DURATION OF TEST
( 2 HOURS )AND THE WATER HEAD NOT
LESS THAN 1.3 METER
PIPE JOINTS/CONNECTION/FITTINGS CHECK
OVERALL VISUAL INSPECTION
Comments:
SIGNATURE
NAME
DATE