ZIA PRIMA ENTERPRISE
METHOD STATEMENT – LAYING OF HDPE PIPELINE
FOR KUALITI ALAM SDN BHD
JOB TITLE: INSTALLATION OF PUMPING SYSTEM AT VERTICAL RISE
Project Doc. No:- KA/CA/19/05/036 Rev. No: - Total Page -6
CONTENT
1.0 Purpose
2.0 Scope of Work
3.0 Definitions
4.0 References
5.0 Materials
6.0 Plant & Equipment
7.0 Safety
8.0 Prior Activities
9.0 Procedure
10.0 Responsibilities
1.0 Purpose
1.1 To ensure that Laying of .. Pipe line and related activities are executed safely
and in accordance with the contract requirements and that all quality
assurance / control activities are conducted in a systematic manner, works are
inspected and conformance is verified and documented.
2.0 Scope of Work
2.1 This procedure is applicable to the following works associated with the project
titled, “CIVIL AND INFRASTRUCTURE WORKS AT VERTICAL LANDFILL”
2.2 This method statement outlines the procedures to be followed in the Laying
of HDPE Pipe line at locations shown on Contract Drawings and as directed by
Client / Consultant.
3.0 Definitions
3.1 SPM Senior Projects Manager
3.2 PM Project Manager
3.3 SE Site Engineer
3.4 SU Surveyor
3.5 ESHO Environmental, Safety, and Heath Officer
4.0 References
4.1 Specifications: AS BQ SPECS & Contract Documents
4.2 Drawings: Contract Drawings
4.3 B.O.Q Bill of Quantities.
5.0 Materials
5.1 HDPE Pipe lines and Fittings.
6.0 Tools, Plant & Equipment
6.1 Crane
6.2 Excavator.
6.3 JCB.
6.4 Trailer & Shovel
6.5 Pipe Cutter
6.6 Automatic Butt fusion Machines
6.7 Electro fusion Boxes
6.8 Winch Equipment
6.9 Surveying equipments to check level and alignments.
7.0 Safety
7.1 Prior to the commencement of any activities, the workforce will receive an
induction talk on the Project site safety requirements. This induction talk will
include both activity safety issues, as well as general safety requirements.
7.2 Where possible hazards may arise from Laying of …… Pipe line related
activities, the necessary safety measures will be taken to prevent accident or
injury at all times. This may include barriers, warning tape/ Net, signage,
watchman, and proper lighting.
7.3 ESHO will enforce that Personal Protective Equipment be worn by site
personnel at all times during construction
7.4 Heat Stress Training will be provided.
7.5 Provisions of adequate cool drinking water, shade, and salt water tablets will
be in place.
7.6 Plant & Equipment will be provided back-up alarms, lights, and all other
applicable safety Devices
8.0 Prior Activities
8.1 Pipes are being inspected and approved.
8.2 Obtain alignment and profile.
8.3 Obtain approval of Wrapping and trench excavation.
8.4 Survey work, approval drawings.
9.0 Procedure
- Setting out of alignment of pipe accurately.
- Excavation will be performed according to specification and the Method Statement
- If the bottom of the excavated trench is rock or hard material, then the bottom of
the trench shall be cushioned with well compacted soft bedding material to a
minimum thickness of 300mm below the barrel of the pipe.
- Pipe shall be laid to a min. depth of cover as specified in the drawings and
specification.
- Before laying each pipe shall be carefully inspected that there is no damage to pipe.
- Before laying, the trench must be completely dry.
- Before laying, the trench formation should be well prepared and checked.
- During laying operation the ends of the pipe shall remain sealed by pipe end caps,
until immediately prior to jointing.
- Pipe handling shall be in accordance with the requirements of specification.
Exposed PE pipe shall be properly supported and protected from UV light,
environmental attack and mechanical damage.
- The induction of stresses in the pipe or in joints during installation shall be avoided.
- If the PE pipe is laid by drag, care shall be taken that the drag force is not exceeding
the allowable force as specified by the MANUFACTURER or SUPPLIER of the pipe
material.
- Butt fusion for joints shall be done on the ground before laying it into the trench.
- Pipes shall be welded in sections i.e. in lengths from fittings to fittings and then shall
be laid/dragged into the trenches.
- Comply with the minimum allowable bending radii i.e., Where bending of SDR 11
PE pipes is unavoidable, pipes may be curved elastically to a minimum radius of 50
times the OD at ambient temperatures of 20°C and above. In general, a smaller
radius than 50xOD shall require a formed bend or elbow (for SDR 11).
- Ensure that the pipe is uniformly supported.
- Ensure that the trench is in compliance with the requirements of specification, and
that proper bedding and padding material is used where required.
- Ensure that no stone or rock impingement exists at the pipe to soil interface.
- If the pipe is laid in a sleeve, ensure that the sleeve ends are fitted in such way that
no stress or cutting effect can be transmitted to the PE carrier pipe.
- Immediately after installation of each pipe or lengths in sections from fittings to
fittings and Engineer will check levels.
- Immediately after installation, the pipe shall be partly backfilled to prevent damage
to the pipes in position.
- The pipe shall be properly sealed to prevent entry of water or soil.
- Services of a specialist SUBCONTRACTOR may be taken to perform all of the
following jointing techniques to create PE pressure pipe systems. The specialist or
SUBCONTRACTOR shall be subject to ENGINEER approval.
- To joint lengths of straight pipe and incorporate fittings such as bends,
equal tees and reducers; automatic butt fusion joining procedure shall
be used.
- To joint PE pipes to metal pipes and to valves; restrained transition
fittings and stub flanges shall be used.
- To install off-takes or connections to existing lines, and on locations
indicated and approved by ENGINEER; electrofusion fittings may be
used.
Pipeline in Embankment.
- Where required the pipeline shall be constructed in an embankment.
- The embankment shall be of well compacted selected approved
material.
- The material shall be placed and compacted by mechanical means in
300mm thick layers up to a height of 300mm above the crown of the
proposed pipeline.
- The pipe trench shall then be excavated and pipe laid and backfilled as
per specification.
- The embankment shall then be raised to a minimum height of
1000mm above the pipeline and compacted in 200mm thick layers to
attain minimum density of 95%(AASHTO)
- The side slopes of the embankment shall be followed as approved in
the drawing.
10.0 Responsibilities
- Site Engineer: To co-ordinate with consultant, supervise the site works and
ensure quality and safety procedures are implemented as required.
- Foreman: To supervise the site works, Control of Manpower and ensure
quality of safety procedures are implemented as required.
- Chief Surveyor: To supervise survey team and ensure that shop drawings are
Properly followed.
- Surveyor: To mark, check levels, limits of excavation and give information to
surveyor regarding existing service utilities ahead of excavation
and pipe laying
- Chainman: To assist Surveyors
- Pipe fitters: To lay the pipes and fittings properly as per specification.
- Skilled Labors: For Pipe wrapping, sleeving, wrapping the joints with molding
compound as per specification
- Labors: To perform manual excavation when necessary assist while
machine excavation and follow safety procedures required.
- Operators: To operate the machines on site and follow safety procedures
as required.
- Welder HDPE Pipe: To weld the joints of HDPE pipe and follow safety procedures as
required.
