DCC-MI-DC-DOC.

F-0001_03

06 Dec
00 Issued for Approval
2018
Rev Date Originator Signature BV Approval Signature Revision Description

Owner:

Consultant:

Contractor:

Non-ABV Reference: Scale: Floor Document Type:

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Document Title:
ABV PROJECTS OPERATING MANUAL

Method Statement for Underground Cables Laying of (MV, LV, Street Lighting)
External Works

Document Number:
MI A6 A1 C00.00 E0 MS 008 05 00 A
Proj Orig. Package Building Discipline Doc Type Sequence Phase Revision Issue
OPERATING MANUAL
Method Statement for Underground Cables Laying of (MV, LV, Street Lighting)
External Works

Document No:MI-A6-A1-C00.00-E0-MS-008-05-00-A Revision: 00

Date: 06 December 2018 Issue Code: A

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Contents

1 Contractor or Sub contractor Details

2 Scope/Summary of works

3 Programmed Duration of Activity

4 Management Structure/Resources and Responsibilities

5 Communication/Contact Details

6 Construction/Installation Methodology

7 Inspection and Test Plan (and Quality Records)

8 Plant and Equipment

9 Special Scaffold/Access Equipment

10 Training and Competency of Personnel (see also 18 below)

11 First Aid and Emergency Arrangements (Including e.g. fall arrest, confined
space rescue)

12 Advise Any Permits to Work Required (e.g. Hot works; confined space;
excavation; electrical)

13 Environmental Considerations

14 Waste Management

15 Hazardous Substances – Attach material data sheets

16 Any Special Storage Requirements

17 Testing and Commissioning

18 Supporting Documents
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OPERATING MANUAL
Method Statement for Underground Cables Laying of (MV, LV, Street Lighting)
External Works

Document No:MI-A6-A1-C00.00-E0-MS-008-05-00-A Revision: 00

Date: 06 December 2018 Issue Code: A

1.0 Contactor Details

The works will be undertaken by

2.0 Scope of Work

Our total scope of work is to install Underground Cables at all relevant areas,
testing and commissioning according to approved design drawings, project
specification division 15 & 16 and approved material submittals for the
satisfaction and approval of the Consultant.
The work shall include not only the major items of the system, but shall also
include all the incidental sundry components necessary together with the
resources for the complete execution of the works and for the proper operation
of the installation whether or not these sundry components are stated in details.
This method statement describes safe practices specifically pertaining to the
installation of Underground Cables at all relevant areas. All the activities in this
method statement will be undertaken by a contractor’s representative /
engineer.

3.0 Programmed Duration of Activity

All activities shall be done accordance to the approved project requirements

and specifications (Refer to div 16 & 15), concern of all disciplines would be
coordinated accordingly. Prior to implement with the next activities.

4.0 Management Structure/Resources and Responsibilities

All the material shall be available in the store, work shall be done under the
supervision of:

5.0 Communication/Contact Details

6.0 Method Statement

6.1 Work preparation:

a. Ensure that all documents, Drawings and cables are available and cleared by
inspection department.

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OPERATING MANUAL
Method Statement for Underground Cables Laying of (MV, LV, Street Lighting)
External Works

Document No:MI-A6-A1-C00.00-E0-MS-008-05-00-A Revision: 00

Date: 06 December 2018 Issue Code: A

b. Prior to start the excavations works, contractors should carried out the route
survey of the cables MV-LV-ICT etc. and define /indicate the locations of
Manholes, cable joint splice (if any) for engineer validations and approval (refer
to section 16120_1.6).

c. Contractors to submit coordination plans/builders works plan to identify any

possible obstructions which may require specials engineering works such as
Drilling and Excavations and to avoid destructions during executions. (refer to
section 16120_1.6)

d. Ensure that the access to work site is clear and no restrictions for proceeding of
the work.

e. Ensure all the equipment and tools are available and are in good condition.

f. Cable drum holder, Pulling socks, Cable rollers and the like shall be placed at
suitable locations and bends to execute the work in proper way to ensure that
the cables are laid smoothly without damaging the outer insulation as required.

g. Cable drum shall be transported to the work location and placed over suitable
cable drum holders, the direction of rotation of cable drum shall be as per the
manufacturer’s rotation mark on the drum for unwinding of cables as per the site
condition.

6.2 Testing before cable laying.

a. All testing equipment must be calibrated sealed and certified company ( KSA
/International).
b. Perform continuity check and insulation resistance (Megger) test on the cable to
be installed while it is in the drum, record the reading in appropriate forms and
should be signed by testing engineer, testing should be in accordance to project
requirement.
c. The tensile force would applied during cable pulling positions must be
compatible with mechanical strength of the cables.

6.3 Trench and sand bedding:

a. Prior to cable laying , survey setting out is required prior to implement

excavations and fully coordinated to every concern discipline with civil,
mechanical and Electrical, Approval /clearances on every disciplines is required
( Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) prior to proceed excavations.

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OPERATING MANUAL
Method Statement for Underground Cables Laying of (MV, LV, Street Lighting)
External Works

Document No:MI-A6-A1-C00.00-E0-MS-008-05-00-A Revision: 00

Date: 06 December 2018 Issue Code: A

b. The service trench will be excavated to the specified depth and length .All loose
rock will be removed, excavation work will be done by Civil team as per MS #
MI-A6-A1-C00.00-C0-MS-01-05-00-A and , as per approved drawings.

c. 150 mm or as per the depth specified on the approved IFC drawings bed of
sand of approved dune sand is to be laid. Sand bedding work will be done by
civil team per MS # MI-A6-A1-C00.00-C0-MS-01-05-00-A and as per approved
IFC drawings.

6.4 M.V and L.V Cable laying and back filling:

a. M.V. Direct buried cable:

i. The electrical M.V cables are laid direct buried above the sand bedding, pulling
cables manual or by pulling machines, with using cable rollers.

ii. Lubricants are to be used for pulling cables if character of pull would otherwise
damage conductor insulation or jacket.

iii. The distance between the trench wall and center of cable 150 mm and
between cables 300 mm from center to center or as per the approved IFC
drawings

b. L.V. Direct buried cable:

i. Lubricants are to be used for pulling cables if character of pull would otherwise
damage conductor insulation or jacket.

ii. The electrical L.V cables are laid direct buried above the sand bedding, pulling
cables manual or by pulling machines, with using cable rollers.

iii. The distance between the trench wall and center of cable 100 mm and
between cables 1 DIA of the cable from edge of the cable to edge of the next
cable or as per the approved IFC drawings.

iv. Whenever more than one cable is laid / run side by side direct in ground,
Approved marker tag with cable identification details shall be permanently
attached to the cables in the manholes / pull pits/ joint pits/ entry points in
buildings/ open ducts etc. before trenches are backfield.

v. Continuity and insulation resistance test of cables will be performed before

backfilling, executions will be supervise by ABV competent engineers and
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OPERATING MANUAL
Method Statement for Underground Cables Laying of (MV, LV, Street Lighting)
External Works

Document No:MI-A6-A1-C00.00-E0-MS-008-05-00-A Revision: 00

Date: 06 December 2018 Issue Code: A

testing commissioning engineer and witness in satisfactions of client

representative (Megger Test).

vi. Primary and secondary cables shall be terminated with heat shrinkable
terminations or other types as per cable manufacturer recommendations, avoid
splices as much as possible.

vii. The contractor shall make accurate measurements to determine cable length
after agreement of actual cable routs with satisfactory of engineers and shall
include allowances necessary to cover cutting and snaking in the trench
(Hence cable schedule +cutting list is required).

viii. Result/reading in conformance with project requirements and specification and

will be recorded on appropriate forms appended and sign by each
representative in satisfactions of the consultant.

c. M.V. and L.V. duct bank under road crossing and where is required:

i. Civil team will prepare frame work for the duct bank as per MS # MI-A6-A1
C00.00-C0-MS-01-05-00-A and as per approved sections details and IFC
drawings.

ii. Electrical team will install UPVC pipe as per the approved sections details and
IFC drawings

iii. Installation of UPVC pipes

iv. Civil team will implement the pouring of electrical ducts UPVC pipe applications
red painting on top of concrete electrical duct concrete as per MS # MI-A6-A1-
C00.00-C0-MS-01-05-00-A and as per approved sections details and IFC
drawings.

v. Cables laying inside the duct banks would be executed by electrical team.

d. Back filling stages:

i. Prior to backfilling underground Cable must be visually inspected for any

obvious damage, Megger and continuity test, record the reading in appropriate
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OPERATING MANUAL
Method Statement for Underground Cables Laying of (MV, LV, Street Lighting)
External Works

Document No:MI-A6-A1-C00.00-E0-MS-008-05-00-A Revision: 00

Date: 06 December 2018 Issue Code: A

forms and should be signed by testing engineer. Testing should be in

accordance to project specifications and manufacturer recommendations.

ii. Backfilling of approved sand dune would be implemented by layer refer on

approved sections details and IFC as required minimum thickness 210 mm for
M.V Direct buried cable and 300 mm for LV cables, backfilling works will be
done by civil team in accordance to project requirements with satisfactions of
client engineers. (for reference and executions see drawing ref. MS # MI-A6-
A1-C00.00-C0-MS-01-05-00-A, and approved electrical MV-LV sections
details).

iii. Installations of approved concrete tiles in case of direct buried cables , and all
backfilling works will be done by ABV civil team with fully coordination of
Electrical team works will be implemented in conformance with project
requirements, specifications in conjunction to local and international standard
refer to Division 16, Division 15 and SWBD.

iv. Installation concrete tiles on top of the sand encasement for direct buried
Cables.

v. Civil team will back fill above the concrete tiles, or duct bank 250 mm or as per
mentioned in IFC approved drawings with approved back filling material.

vi. Installation of approved red designated warning tape above the back filling
Indicating the underground system if MV or LV cables.

vii. Installation of Warning tapes.

viii. After installation warning tape, civil team will complete the back filling with
natural soil (Approved Backfilling materials) up to G.F.L as per MS # MI-A6-
A1-C00.00-C0-MS-01-05-00-A and as per approved IFC drawings.

ix. Electrical team will ensure that the works are carried out in a safe manner by
coordinating with the safety officer.

x. Electrical team will ensure that inspection and test plan for installation of
underground cables is followed.

e. M.V and L.V cables inside manhole:

In manholes and hand holes train cables around walls by longest route from
entry to exit and support cables at intervals adequate to prevent sag, as per the
approved IFC drawings.

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OPERATING MANUAL
Method Statement for Underground Cables Laying of (MV, LV, Street Lighting)
External Works

Document No:MI-A6-A1-C00.00-E0-MS-008-05-00-A Revision: 00

Date: 06 December 2018 Issue Code: A

7.0 Inspection and Test Plan (and Quality Records)

i. Prior to pull the cable ABV Perform continuity check and insulation resistance
(Megger) test on the cable, record the reading in appropriate forms and should
be signed by testing engineer. Testing should be in accordance to project
specifications and manufacturer recommendations.

ii. Prior to backfilling underground Cable must be visually inspected for any
obvious damage, Megger and continuity test, record the reading in appropriate
forms and should be signed by testing engineer. Testing should be in
accordance to project specifications and manufacturer recommendations.

iii. After completing test, sealed MV cables LV cables end (both ends) using
approved materials to prevent any ingress of moisture.(refer to 16124_3.4 &
3.5)

8.0 Plant and Equipment

 Transit trucks (Trailer / Dyna truck/ Boom Truck).

 Cable drum holder.
 Cable rollers.
 Measuring tape
 Hand tools.
 Crane
 Fork lift
 Cable pulling machine

9.0 Special Scaffold/Access Equipment

If Required

10.0 Training and Competency of Personnel (see also 18 below)

 The work will be carried out with professional and skilled technicians
 Truck Drivers will have KSA heavy duty licenses.
 Mobile Crane drivers will be certified by ABV Plant and Equipment section.

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OPERATING MANUAL
Method Statement for Underground Cables Laying of (MV, LV, Street Lighting)
External Works

Document No:MI-A6-A1-C00.00-E0-MS-008-05-00-A Revision: 00

Date: 06 December 2018 Issue Code: A

11.0 First Aid and Emergency Arrangements (Including fall arrest, confined
space rescue)

 The site team will have a first aid kit available at the time of work.
 The site clinic is also operational as necessary.

12.0 Advise Any Permits to Work required (Hot works; confined space;
excavation; elect.)

To be assessed at the time of work.

13.0 Environmental Considerations

No special considerations required.

14.0 Waste Management

Housekeeping shall be done on daily basis, solid waste will segregated

15.0 Hazardous Substances – Attach material data sheets

There is no hazardous substances.

16.0 Any Special Storage Requirements

No special storage required.

17.0 Testing and Commissioning

After successful Installation. Inspection Request (IR) will be raised as per

approved method statement.

18.0 Supporting Documents:

 Risk Assessment (RA)

 Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
 Checklist

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