Method Statement For Installation of DBs,

SMDBs and MDBs.

1. Introduction and Scope

This statement is written for the purpose of establishing method and

procedures for the Installation of DBs, SMDBs and MDBs.

2. Applicable Projects Specification

Section: SWITCHBOARD DISTRIBUTION PANELS AND MCCs.

Division: INSTALLATION
Sub Division: Subdivision

3. Location of Activity

Low Voltage Room and Electrical Rooms

4. 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.

5. Operation

1. Materials: Materials used will be as per the material submittal

approved by the engineer and will be as per the approved drawings in
coordination with other services.

2. Storage / Protection: DBs, SMDBs, and MDBs and Accessories shall

be unloaded with care to avoid any damages. If they are shipped in packs
or pallets, each pack of pallet shall be lifted individually with suitable
lifting equipment. Every precaution shall be taken to preserve their
cleanliness before installation. Store in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, Properly protected from construction activities and weather
conditions.

3. Installation:

a. 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

b. with local and International Standards.

c. All the switchboards shall be fabricated at the manufacturer’s

works.

d. 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.

e. Fix all equipment independently of wiring system. Use cadmium

of zinc electroplated bolts, nuts, washers and screw.

f. Mount single DB at 1800mm from finish floor level to top of

equipment, unless shown otherwise on drawing / schedules.

g. Ensures that clearance in front of switchgear is not less than 1m,

or as indicated.

h. Number terminals, cables and component parts to correspond

with manufacturer have certified drawings.

i. 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.

j. 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.

6. Responsibilities

1. Project Manager

a. To ensure that all the preparation and application works are

carried out according to the Contract Specification.

b. To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according

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

c. To ensure that all equipment and material required executing the

work are available according to the planned Construction
Programme.

d. To co-ordinate with the Main Contractor, MEP co-coordinator,

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

2. Site Engineer

a. To ensure that the works are carried out according to the

Contract Specifications approved method statement.

b. To provide all necessary information and distribute

responsibilities to his construction team.
 c. To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work
program and to report to the Project Manager.

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

works are carried out in safe practicing methods.

3. Foreman

a. 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.

b. 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.

c. To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the

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

d. To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and

advise the Site Engineer for any requirement of the additional
resources.

e. To control disposal of waste materials to the instructions

received from the site engineer.

f. 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.

g. After completion of works, Foreman shall inform the site

engineer for inspection of works.

h. Distribution and the control of materials shall be monitored by

foreman and storekeeper.

4. Safety Engineer

a. Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in

accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it for it’s
proper implementation.

b. Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to

maintain safe working on the site.

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

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

7. Manpower Required

Charge hand and Experienced Technicians

8. Materials Requirements

DBs, SMDBs, MDBs and accessories

9. Equipments Requirement

The equipment that will be engaged for Installation of DBs, SMDBs and
MDBs works will be as follows:

1. Wire cutters

2. Measuring tape

3. Drill machine

4. Wooden hammer

5. Flat file

6. Screw drivers

7. Open and box spanners

8. Crimping tool

10. Health and Safety

Strictly follow as per the manufacturer’s Health and Safety recommendations

for handling and use of the materials. Ensure all involved personal shall be
aware of the same.

11. 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

13. Distribution

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

information/ action/ comments:

1. Project Manager

2. Site Engineer
 3. Foremen

Inspection And Test Plan For Installation of DBs, SMDBs and MDBs

Testing
ITP Inspection Type of Verifying /
Reference Requirement/
Claus Descriptio Inspectio Control
Document Acceptance
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Criteria
Design
drawings,
Review of
Design and Design All the Authorities
1 Document
Drawings Drawings Drawings Departments
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Requirement
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Approved Should be as
Review of Drawing per the
Material Submittals
2 Document and approved
Approval Documents
s Specificati drawing and
on Specification
Properlocation
Check Visual, installation,
Switchgear Insulation termination etc Approved
Approved
installation Resistance Material should Drawing
3 Method
and cable and have minimum Method
Statement
termination Continuity status of – NO Statement
s. TestReport Objection with
comments
Visual,
Insulation
No obstructions
Request for Resistance
Approved Level, and it is Approved
4 inspection and
Drawing in proper Drawings
of works Continuity
position
Test
report.
Method Statement for Installation of GI
Conduits & Accessories

1. Purpose

2. Scope
3. Legislation and Code of Practice
4. Reference
5. Definitions
6. Resources
6.1. Equipment
6.2. Safety of Equipment’s
7. Safety Precautions
7.1. Construction Hazards
7.2. Personal Protective Equipment
7.3. Safety Training and Emergency procedures
7.4. First Aid

8.Detailed Construction Sequence (Methodology)

8.1. Procedure

9.Construction Program
9.1 Housekeeping

9.2 Protection of Executed Works

9.3 Responsibilities

9.4 Records
10.Inspection and Testing

11.Related Forms

12.Attachments

1. Purpose

This document describes the methodology of Installation of GI conduits and accessories for
the project, and to ensure that all concerned persons are familiar with the sequence of
activities, utilization of resources, and execution of the works in compliance with applicable
Safety and Quality Procedures, and Project Documents and Specification.

2. Scope of Works For Installation of GI Conduits

This method statement is intended to outline the activities and the methods used for the
Installation of GI conduits and accessories. All activities will be carried out in accordance
with the contract details and in full compliance to the Contract Specifications and documents.
All work within the rights-of-way of the standards and specifications will be done in
compliance with requirements issued by authorities.

3. Legislation and Code of Practice

 All related codes and standards referenced in the project electrical

specifications.

4. Reference

 Contract Specifications

 Approved Drawings

5. Definitions
6. Resources

6.1. Equipment / Tools

NO DESCRIPTION
.
Bending machine
Die sets
Measuring tape
Screw driver
Chalk mate thread
Oil
Drill machine
Screw driver

6.2 Safety of Equipment’s

Necessary measures will be taken for the safety of the equipment and any other works
affected by the works subject of this document. Relevant entities which might require
protection include any such works in the vicinity of the area of work or on the service access
or discharge path.

The construction team will ensure that any such requirements are documented.

7. Health, Safety & the Environment

The hazards identified above will be controlled under the overall Project Safety Plan which is
a separate document communicated to all parties on the project.

7.2. Personal Protective Equipment (tick as appropriate)

The works subject of this document requires that the PPE must be used as required.

7.3. Safety Training and Emergency procedures

Before commencing any works, all employees will attend a site safety induction training to
ensure all safety measures are understood and implemented and to cover specific procedures
in case of emergency. If necessary, practical training exercises will be conducted on escape
routes, signage, evacuation and rescue.

7.4. First Aid

Prior to the commencement of work, arrangements will be made for medical facilities and
medical personnel to be available from prompt attention to the injured person. The
contractor’s vehicle assigned to the job site will be used for transporting the injured person to
the first aid station and to the nearest hospital when required.
8. Detailed Construction Sequence (Methodology)

8.1. Procedure

 Take the following drawings approved for construction.

 GI conduits layout complete with section details.

 MEP coordination drawing complete with section details.

 Architectural Drawing

1. Check the route of GI conduiting to make sure that it is free from debris
and obstruction of any other activity.

2. Arrange scaffolding of sufficient height which is checked by scaffolding

inspector/ safety officer before using the same for installation.

3. Mark the reference points on wall/ column as per civil architectural

drawing.

4. Identify the circuit start point and end points to mark the conduit route as
per approved drawings.

5. Make hole in wall/concrete using drill machine for rawal plug, fix rawal
plug inside hole and then fix base of saddle by screw every 2 meter span.

6. Use recommended and approved GI conduiting & bends as per site

condition and drawing. Remove sharp edge of cut length of conduit by
filing.

7. Install conduits and all accessories as per approved shop drawing and
tight with saddle and screw, make joints using threaded fittings.

8. Installation of GI conduits shall be checked by internal quality engineer as

per drawings and quality of installation before offering consultant/client for
inspection.
 9. Conduits are not to cross pipe shafts, vents or opening.

10.Additional threaded cuts on GI conduits are to be painted with zinc based

coating resistant to corrosion.

11.Approved clamps to be used for the supports.

12.Maximum spacing of supports for different conduit sizes to be clarified.

13.Conduits on walls are to be run neatly, horizontally or vertically.

14.Conduits are to be used for exposed installations over false ceilings when
the false ceiling is used as return plenum.

15.Conduits is to be used for all installation in elevator machine room and

shafts, electrical equipment rooms, parking floor, solid waste rooms, etc.

16.All works on site will be as per electrical specifications and as per

applicable electrical wiring regulations.

The risk assessment mentioning necessary control measures is attached to this method
statement to follow and implement the requirements

9. Construction Program

 As per main project program

9.1 Housekeeping

The work area shall be maintained neat and tidy as reasonably practical at all times.

9.2 Protection of Executed Works

Executed works in areas were other works are still being carried out shall be protected as per
the contract requirements.

9.3 Responsibilities

9.4 Records

In accordance with the Quality Management System, the following records will be
maintained as documentary evidence of the establishment of this method statement:

10. Inspection and Testing

 In Process works shall be monitored for quality of workmanship and

installation against approved shop drawings by the relevant supervisor.

 All works shall be inspected for conformance to specification.

 The inspection formats shall be used in accordance with the requirements

of the main contractor UNEC.
  An inspection request for the PVC conduits and boxes shall be submitted
one day prior to the consultant.

11. Related Forms

 As per required forms, from main contractor

12. Attachments

 Risk Assessment

Method Statement For Installation Of Emergency Lighting System

The below method statement describes some standard operating steps to install the
emergency lighting system for any kind of project the method statement can be modified as
per different project requirements. We have given this as a general guide and manufacturer
instruction and site specific specification should be followed while doing the installation of
emergency lighting.

TheTools generally required for installation of emergency lighting.

1. Drill machine
2. Portable electric drill
3. Forklift
4. Step Ladder
5. Scaffolding Platform
6. Digital Multifunction tester
7. Spirit Level, Water tube & Plumb
8. Hammer
9. Hacksaw
10.Marker and Masking tape
Method Statement for installation of emergency lighting

1. Exposed conduits shall be GI and parallel with or at right angles to building

line, beams, or ceiling. For all change in direction symmetrical bends or
metal boxes to be used.

2. Approved emergency lighting cabling i.e. FP 200 will be used only.

3. Wherever the emergency lighting cable passes through walls, floors, floor
screeds, bricks walls etc a suitable sleeve shall be provided.

4. Before terminating the cables insulation test will be carried out.

5. Uniform color coding shall be used throughout the installation.

6. Connections to the terminals shall be tightened to avoid any loose

connections, and earth connection points should be clean in order to
provide good electrical conductivity path.

7. Ensure the installation of luminaries as per approved shop drawings, Exit

lights shall be installed as per approved drawings on all escape routes and
their orientation should be perfect i.e. should be visible from all sides and
exit direction to be proper.

8. Install all safety luminaries to cover the specific hazards and to locate the
safety equipment installed. Intersections with other corridors, changes
level, staircases, fire alarm call points and operation equipment and other
life safety equipment will be done as shown in the approved shop
drawings.
9. All emergency lights having high frequency ballasts will have a built in or
separate monitoring facility as approved already and monitoring module
to be installed and addressed before fixing the luminaries.

10.All panels & equipment shall be connected and labelled as per approved
shop drawings & schematic diagrams.

11.Make sure that all metallic equipment, accessories & light fittings are
properly earthed.

12.Circuit details to be provided in the panel board.

13.All equipment to be fully leveled, aligned and tightened properly.

14.After completion of work equipment sections and compartments should be

cleaned to remove any dust and other debris etc.

15.The following tests to be done either by approved engineer or by supplier

as applicable on the sites specific requirements i.e. polarity check,
incoming power supply phase sequence check, fixing battery fuse box,
cabling of battery and panels.

16.