SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR PREAUCTION

SYSTEM PIPE PRESSURE TESTING

Project: - NXTRA DATA CENTRE -2nd Phase, Siruseri-CHENNAI.

1. SCOPE:

This procedure covers preauction system pipe pressure testing for NXTRA- DC-02, 2 nd
phase,Chennai Expansion project.

2. PURPOSE:

Purpose of this procedure is to define the method of pipe pressure testing for NXTRA-
DC-02, 2ndphase, Chennai Expansion project.

Reference:

 Johnson controls project plan

 Contactor technical specification
 Approved shop drawing
 Manufacturers’ catalogue and recommendation

Abbreviations:
Project: NXTRA DATA CENTRE-2nd floor Expansion
Client: NXTRA
PMC: CBRE
Contractor: JCI
WMS: Work method statement.

Safety requirements

 Safety helmet
 Goggles
 Nose Mask (3 PLY MASK and cloth mask)
 Reflective Jacket

1
 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR PREAUCTION
SYSTEM PIPE PRESSURE TESTING

Project: - NXTRA DATA CENTRE -2nd Phase, Siruseri-CHENNAI.

 Safety shoes
 Barricading Tape
 Cut resistance hand Gloves
 Full body harness with shock absorber
 Working platform
 Fire blanket
 ABC Fire extinguisher
 Welding apron
 Welding shield mounted helmet
 Welding gloves
 Face shield for pipe & channel cutting

Manpower details

 Project Manager-01
 Engineer - 01 execution in charge
 Site Supervisor -01
 Safety engineer – 01
 Contractor - 14

TOOLS AND SAFTEY EQUIPMENTS:

 The following Tools and Equipment will be used.
 Welding machine (single phase)
 Grinding machine (AG4)
 Adjustable screw wrench
 Rings and double hand spanner set.
 Mobile scaffold.
 Water pump motor
 Pressure gauge.


2
 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR PREAUCTION
SYSTEM PIPE PRESSURE TESTING

Project: - NXTRA DATA CENTRE -2nd Phase, Siruseri-CHENNAI.

Material Equipment and Tools

All testing and commissioning equipment shall be complete with valid calibration certificates. All calibration
certificates shall be submitted for review prior to the testing and commissioning.

Sr. No. Testing Equipment/ Brand/ Model. Serial No Certification No. Attached
Instrument Certification

1 Pressure Gauge

2 Water Motor Pump

METHOD OF STATEMENT
2.0 T1- Visual Inspection

2.0.1 Objective

To ensure Pre-Action Sprinkler System installation are carried out accordingly to approved drawing &
NFPA 13.

2.0.2 Method

 To check and ensure there is not physical damage or dent point on the sprinkler pipes and Sprinklers.
 To check and ensure there is no peeled paint on the sprinkler pipes.
 To check and ensure the systems are free from stain, dust and generally clean.
 To check and ensure all the sprinkler pipes are painted in RED color.
 To check and ensure all sprinkler pipes support/bracket is adequate & securely installed.
 To check and ensure pipe routing installed correctly based on the approve drawing attached.
 To check and ensure level of pipe installed correctly based on the approve drawing attached.
 To check and ensure pipe size installed correctly based on the approve drawing attached.

3
 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR PREAUCTION
SYSTEM PIPE PRESSURE TESTING

Project: - NXTRA DATA CENTRE -2nd Phase, Siruseri-CHENNAI.

2.1 T2.1- Hydrostatic Test

2.1.1 Method

 Prior to hydrostatic test commencement, check that the system is clean and free from
debris. To ensure that all supports for pipe, connections and jointing parts of pipe are
securely tightened and visible in order to identify any leakage during test.
 All parts of the water circuit shall be filled with water before hydrostatic pressure testing.
Blank / plug or seal all open ends and close all valves at the limits of the test section of the
pipework.
 Check ALL valves are open to ensure continuous water flow throughout the pipes.
Note: Marking or tag the valve position during the hydrostatic test.
 Identify section/s of pipework to be tested and mark on drawing. Attach copy of drawing
to the test record sheet. During water charging in of the pipes, visual inspection and
supervision will be carried to ensure no water leakages in rooms with activated equipment.
 All pipework shall be tested to 1.5 times the working pressure of the system. Test
pressure shall be maintained for a period of 24 hours.
 Connect a testing pipe (incorporated with a calibrated pressure gauge) to one end of the
pipe work.
 Hose of the water testing pump will be connected to the testing pipe.
 The portable water testing pump shall be filled up with water and water shall be pump into
the pipeline until the require pressure, 12 bar.
 The pressure inside the pipe work system will then be allowed to stay put for 24 hours and
the max pressure drop should not be more than 5% of 12 bar.
 If the pressure drop is more than 5% after 24 hours, to check for pipe leaking and rectify
immediately and repeat from item 3 to item 8 till the pressure drop less NOT more than
5% of 12 bar after 24 hours.
 End of testing the pressure drop should NOT more than 5% of 12 bar after 24 hours.
4
 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR PREAUCTION
SYSTEM PIPE PRESSURE TESTING

Project: - NXTRA DATA CENTRE -2nd Phase, Siruseri-CHENNAI.

2.2 T3- Pipe Flushing with Nitrogen

2.2.1 Method

 After pressure test entire system water to be drained.

 Setup the hose from a last sprinkler point to nearest drain.

 Charge the nitrogen to sprinkler pipe (for pre-action) until full status by Nitrogen cylinder
setup.
 Start the flushing by drain out the nitrogen by keep the portable Nitrogen cylinder setup
running.
 Let the Nitrogen gas run through the pipe removing the water molecules and flushing for
minimum of 15- 30 min.
 Ensure the system back to normal condition after the flushing.

5
 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR PREAUCTION
SYSTEM PIPE PRESSURE TESTING

Project: - NXTRA DATA CENTRE -2nd Phase, Siruseri-CHENNAI.

CHECKLIST:

S/N DESCRIPTION EXPECTED RESULT PASS / FAIL REMARKS

VISUAL INSPECTION
Check and confirm there is no physical
Sprinkler pipes are in
1 damage or dent point on the sprinkler
good condition
pipes and Sprinklers.
Check and confirm there are no peeled Sprinkler pipes painting
2
paint on sprinkler pipes. are in good condition
Check and confirm the systems are free Systems are clean and
3
from stain, dust and generally clean. without stain or dust
Check and confirm sprinkler pipes Sprinkler pipes support
4 support bracket are adequate & bracket are properly
properly secured. installed & secured
Check and confirm all the sprinkler Sprinkler pipes painted
5
pipes are painted in RED color. in red color
Check and confirm there are sprinkler
Sprinkler guard installed
6 guard installed for high level and raised
and in good condition
floor.
Based on the drawing attached, check Sprinkler pipes routing
7 and confirm the sprinkler pipes routing are installed according
are installed correctly. to attach drawing
Based on the drawing attached, check Sprinkler pipes level are
8 and confirm the sprinkler pipes level are installed according to
installed correctly. attach drawing
Based on the drawing attached, check Sprinkler pipes size are
9 and confirm the sprinkler pipes size are installed according to
installed correctly. attach drawing
Check and confirm all sprinkler pipes Sprinkler pipes are
10 are labelled according to approve labelled with approved
labelling code. code.

6
 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR PREAUCTION
SYSTEM PIPE PRESSURE TESTING

Project: - NXTRA DATA CENTRE -2nd Phase, Siruseri-CHENNAI.

TEST REPORT:

HYDROSTATIC TEST FOR SPRINKLER PIPES

PROJECT :

REPORT NO :

LOCATION :

DATE/TIME :

PASSING CRITERIA :

DURATION :
NOTE: Approved drawing will be attached with the test sheet showing pressure gauge
location and test routing.

SIGN &
No ITEMS CHECK COMMENTS RE-INSPECT SIGN & DATE
DATE
INITIAL GAUGE
1 READING
TIME:

FINAL GAUGE
2 READING
TIME:

TEST RESULT PASS/FAIL TEST RESULT PASS / FAIL

7
 SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR PIPE ERECTION
(PREACTION & NOVEC SYSTEM)

Project: - NXTRA DATA CENTRE -2nd Phase, Siruseri-CHENNAI.

Comments:-

Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by

Name: - BALAJI.P
Designation: - Project Engineer
Company: - Johnson Controls, Inc.

Signature: -

10