Client: Main Contractor:

SHEIKH KHALID HAMAD METHOD STATEMENT

ABDULLAH JASSIM AL
THANI
Consultant

Project Name: MEP

APARTMENT Contractor
COMPLEX – N180

DOCUMENT TITLE: Submittal No. 180-MS-MECH-

005
Installation & Testing of Copper Pipes &
Revision No. Rev 0
Fittings for Cold & Hot Water Supply Date: 9 Aug. 2017

APARTMENT COMPLEX, N-180

- Method Statement for Installation & Testing

- Checklist
- Inspection & Test Plan
- Risk Assessment

Rev. Description Date Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By

0 Issued for review & 9 Aug. 2017 Orlando Engr. Sayed Engr. Iyad
approval

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Client: Main Contractor:

SHEIKH KHALID HAMAD METHOD STATEMENT

ABDULLAH JASSIM AL
THANI
Consultant

Project Name: MEP

APARTMENT Contractor
COMPLEX – N180

DOCUMENT TITLE: Submittal No. 180-MS-MECH-

005
Installation & Testing of Copper Pipes &
Revision No. Rev 0
Fittings for Cold & Hot Water Supply Date: 9 Aug. 2017

1.0 Scope, Purpose and Objective

1.1 The Scope of this method statement covers Copper pipes & fittings installation
for hot & cold water supply. The purpose of the documentation emanating
from this statement is to ensure that quality control objectives are maintained
and accurate records are established for all related activities. The objective is to
ensure that the construction plan is executed, controlled and documented in
compliance with the contract drawings and specifications.

2.0 References

2.1 Approved Material Submittal

2.2 Project Specifications and QCS 2014
2.3 Approved Shop Drawings

3.0 Material Storage and Handling

3.1 Check material against delivery order and check any damage during
transportation.

3.2 If there is any evidence of damage, an internal inspection shall be made

together with the supplier’s representative and the Consultant. A report shall be
submitted to the Consultant on completion of such inspection.

3.3 When off-loading, pipes shall be lowered to the ground either manually or with
mechanical aid like crane depending on the quantity of the pipe and should not
be dropped to the ground.

3.4 Pipes shall be stacked on a flat surface free from any sharp objects.

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Client: Main Contractor:

SHEIKH KHALID HAMAD METHOD STATEMENT

ABDULLAH JASSIM AL
THANI
Consultant

Project Name: MEP

APARTMENT Contractor
COMPLEX – N180

DOCUMENT TITLE: Submittal No. 180-MS-MECH-

005
Installation & Testing of Copper Pipes &
Revision No. Rev 0
Fittings for Cold & Hot Water Supply Date: 9 Aug. 2017

3.5 Timber supports of a least 75x75 mm shall be placed beneath the pipes with
spacing not greater than 1.8 meters. Closer supports will be required for sizes
below 160mm dia.

3.6 Pipes shall not be stored under direct sunlight to avoid ultra-violet degradation.

3.7 Larger pipe sizes of thicker class shall always be placed at the bottom.

3.8 Materials shall be transferred / moved carefully to the installation site when
required and with the instruction of the Site Engineer.

4.0 Installation Procedure

4.1 Only specified and approved make of Pipe and Fittings shall be used as per
approved Material Submittal.

4.2 Installation shall be as per approved shop drawings and as per Manufacturer’s
Recommendation.

4.3 Horizontal pipe work shall be laid level as per the recommendations
laid by the Consultant, Manufacturer and concerned local authority.

4.4 All pipes and fittings shall be new / unused with required length and size as
indicated in the approved shop drawings.

4.5 Copper pipes shall be cut with the help of suitable wheel cutter.

4.6 Provide correct size of clamps with optimum spacing as stipulated in the
Project Specification and as recommended by the Manufacturer.

4.7 In case of plastic coated pipes, cut the plastic coat back 75mm along the tube.
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Client: Main Contractor:

SHEIKH KHALID HAMAD METHOD STATEMENT

ABDULLAH JASSIM AL
THANI
Consultant

Project Name: MEP

APARTMENT Contractor
COMPLEX – N180

DOCUMENT TITLE: Submittal No. 180-MS-MECH-

005
Installation & Testing of Copper Pipes &
Revision No. Rev 0
Fittings for Cold & Hot Water Supply Date: 9 Aug. 2017

Fold the plastic back to reveal the copper.

4.8 Prepare for jointing by cleaning with emery paper. Heat and apply soldering
flux to the pipe and fitting. Connect them and heat joint to create uniform
temperature and apply soldering wire to make a joint.

4.9 Keep a wet rag around the folded plastic to minimize the conduction of heat. Be
sure not to aim the blowtorch directly at the plastic.

4.10 When the joint is complete and cool, fold back the plastic coat and wrap the
joint to give continuity of protection.

4.11 After completing the pipe work or section of a network, installation must be
inspected by Consultant and same shall be documented.

5.0 Pressure Test

5.1 All joints on testing pipe line shall be inspected with a witness by the Engineer prior to testing

and shall be exposed to be able to access during the test.

5.2 Test for water supply piping shall be tested at least 1.5 times the operating pressure, without

exceeding pressure rating of piping system materials and water shall be kept in test boundary

for at least 24 hours. Joint inspection shall be performed.

5.3 If this test is acceptable, piping shall be drained completely and the piping ends will be covered

by end caps to prevent entrance of foreign materials.

5.4 The result of the test shall be recorded and documented on inspection report for the
approval of the Engineer.
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Client: Main Contractor:

SHEIKH KHALID HAMAD METHOD STATEMENT

ABDULLAH JASSIM AL
THANI
Consultant

Project Name: MEP

APARTMENT Contractor
COMPLEX – N180

DOCUMENT TITLE: Submittal No. 180-MS-MECH-

005
Installation & Testing of Copper Pipes &
Revision No. Rev 0
Fittings for Cold & Hot Water Supply Date: 9 Aug. 2017

6.0 Safety

6.1 All personnel who are engaged in the erection activities shall follow safety rules and they will
use the required personal protective equipment like helmet, safety shoes, eye protection safety
glass until the erection works are completed. As a safety precaution, a safety officer and first
aid kit shall be standby and ready at site during working hours.

7.0 Records

7.1 Inspection Request (IR)

7.2 Checklist
7.3 Inspection & Test Plan (ITP)
7.4 Pressure Test Report
7.5 Risk Assessment

8.0 Responsibilities

1. All works associated with above mentioned project is limited to the installation and
testing of Copper pipes & fittings will be the responsibility of the Mechanical
subcontractor in accordance with their contract.

2. The Project Engineer will have the overall responsibility for the fabrication and
installation.

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Client: Main Contractor:

SHEIKH KHALID HAMAD METHOD STATEMENT

ABDULLAH JASSIM AL
THANI
Consultant

Project Name: MEP

APARTMENT Contractor
COMPLEX – N180

DOCUMENT TITLE: Submittal No. 180-MS-MECH-

005
Installation & Testing of Copper Pipes &
Revision No. Rev 0
Fittings for Cold & Hot Water Supply Date: 9 Aug. 2017

3. The Site Engineer / Supervisor / Foreman will be in – charge for the execution of
work at site.

4. The QA/QC Engineer will be responsible for the quality control of the fabrication
works, verification of installed material & including documentations.

5. The Safety Officer will be responsible for the implementation of all safe practices at
site including but not limited to personal protective equipment, proper access to work
area, housekeeping, tool box talk, etc. as described in section 6.0, Safety, at all times.

CHECK LIST
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Client: Main Contractor:

SHEIKH KHALID HAMAD METHOD STATEMENT

ABDULLAH JASSIM AL
THANI
Consultant

Project Name: MEP

APARTMENT Contractor
COMPLEX – N180

DOCUMENT TITLE: Submittal No. 180-MS-MECH-

005
Installation & Testing of Copper Pipes &
Revision No. Rev 0
Fittings for Cold & Hot Water Supply Date: 9 Aug. 2017

System Water Supply System

Area As applicable

Location As applicable

Material Use Copper Pipes & Fittings

Description Yes No Reference Remarks

Confirm Compliance with Approved Material Approval
Material Submittal. Request
Confirm sizes / routing/layout complies to
approved drawings.
Shop Drawings

Confirm Compliance with approved

Method Statement.
Method Statement

Confirm material is new & not damaged.

Confirm pipe is clear of any construction

debris.
Confirm Proper Supports installed as per
specifications.
Project Specs.

Confirm all open ends are tightly plugged

with test plugs for testing
Confirm availability of Inspection and test
plan at site ITP

Confirm quality of workmanship &

housekeeping.

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