METHOD STATEMENT FOR

INSTALLATION OF PVC CONDUITS & BOXES

PROPOSED ZEE STORE ON PLOT NO. KHIA9-18M, KIZAD,

ABUDHABI

Revision Record
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Rev.
Date Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By Remark
No

00 11/10/2023 Sulieman Engr. Mustafa

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1. Purpose:

The purpose of generating this Method Statement is to describe the procedure to implement the
correct practices for Installation of PVC Conduits and boxes works to ensure that all operations
comply with the requirements of project specification for proposed Zee Store on plot KHIA9-18M,
Kizad, Abu Dhabi. It also outlines the safety, quality and other related procedure to be followed
when performing such works and presents systematic and sequential instructions to be implemented
by construction crew.

2. Scope:

Scope of this method statement covers processes, operations and sequential activities
encountered in execution of installation PVC Conduits and Boxes works as per approved relevant
shop drawings of the project.

3. Legislation and code of practice:

Refer to other standards as shown in Item No. 4 Reference Documents

4. References and Related Documents:

• Project specifications: Section 26 (Electrical Specifications)

• Project Contract Documents and Drawings: Project tender drawings
• ISO Standards
• Program of works
• Approved project safety plan and procedures

5. Definitions:
• AGCE - Al Eslah General Contracting EST (Main Contractor)
• ARAK - ARAK Engineering Consulting
• MS - Method Statement
• ITP - Inspection & Test Plan
• RA - Risk Assessment
• ITL - Independent Testing Lab
• PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
• GI - Galvanized Iron

6. Resources:

6.1 Materials and their approval

• Approved Materials used for PVC Conduits & Boxes

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 6.2 Sub-Contractor approval

M/s IPCO General Contracting under the supervision of M/s STONEWOOD Construction
LLC.

6.3 Shop Drawing/Design Drawing Approvals

TBA

6.4 Equipment

• Portable hand tools

• Portable drilling machine & Grinding machine
• Cutting saw
• Spirit level/ Level threads
• Step ladder/ Scaffolding with platform
• Safety requirements tools such as safety shoes, safety helmet, safety glasses, fluorescent
vest, and safety gloves to ensure maximum ability of safe work and dust mask when require.

6.5 Man Power

• Project Manager
• MEP Manager
• QC Engineer
• Site Engineer
• HSE Officer
• Foremen
• Electrician
• Helpers

7. Responsibilities:

7.1 Project Manager

• He will be responsible for the overall implementation of this procedure, as well as the
coordination with all concerned authorities.
• Ensure the activities are carried out according to approved shop drawings, specifications
and approved MS/ITP.
• Ensure all required submittal are made in a timely manner.
• Ensure that progress is carried out according to the planned program and all the equipment
required to execute the works are available as per the project planning and are in good
condition.

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 • Coordination with the Consultant, Project Engineer, Safety Engineer and Subcontractors for
the safe and proper execution of the work.
• Specific attention is paid to all safety measures and quality assurance and quality control in
coordination with Safety Engineer/QA/QC Engineer.

7.2 MEP Manager

• He will be responsible for the co-ordination between the civil works and MEP works
accordingly and to plan the work as per priority.
• Ensure the activities are carried out according to approved shop drawings, specifications
and approved MS/ITP.
• Ensure all required submittal for MEP works are made in a timely manner.
• Ensure that progress is carried out according to the planned program and all the equipment
required to execute the works are available as per the project planning and are in good
condition.
• Coordination with the Consultant, Project Engineer, Safety Engineer and Subcontractors for
the safe and proper execution of the work.
• Specific attention is paid to all safety measures and quality assurance and quality control in
coordination with Safety Engineer/QA/QC Engineer

7.3 Site Engineer

• SE along with supervisors/surveyor/foreman will ensure that all the activities related to
electrical works are carried out according to the specification, drawings and approved method
statements, complying with the HSE requirements according to approved project HSE Plan.
• Proper execution of work as per approved MS/ITP and approved shop drawings.
• Timely provision of relevant full information and Consultant approved documents to site
execution team. To distribute responsibilities among site staff.
• Adopt all safety measures as required and under supervision of site / Consultant safety
personnel.
• Preparation of Daily Progress Report and planning activities for the next day in association
with Foreman.
• Follow sequence of execution of work and Consultant instructions and approvals.
• Coordinate with QA/QC Engineer to raise SIR when work is completed for consultant
inspection and approval.

7.4 QA/QC Engineer

• He will ensure that works are carried out as per project requirement and with good quality to
ensure the work is suitable and safe to the purpose of accommodating the project construction
site preparation works.
• Shall be responsible to organize, implement, conduct and manage in accordance with
approved MS/RA and approved PQP. Coordinate in accordance with the approved ITP in
all inspections, monitor the required tests and inspections as per Contract Plan and
Specifications. Liaise with the Consultant's representatives in conducting day-to-day
quality related project activities. Maintain jointly with the document controller the registries
of all the documents.
• To initiate Inspection or Test Requests for Consultant inspection / approvals.
• To advise Site Foreman / Supervisor of the specific requirement related to work quality

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 and requirement of consultant inspections and approvals at different stages of the work
progress.
• Implementations of Consultant comments through site team and preparing for final
inspection and approval by consultant.
• To maintain a comprehensive inspection and test record as per Quality Standards and
approved Project Quality Plan.
• To monitor the activity progress as per requirements of Quality Procedure.
• Ensure work related to it is ready / completed prior to inform Consultant inspection.

7.5 HSE Officer

• He will ensure all the work is being executed as per the Contractor’s approved Project
HSE Plan/procedures and will report to Project Manager and will coordinate along with
Client Safety Representative.
• Ensure safe and sound implementation of all safety procedures and measures specific to the
nature and type of site installation / execution work being carried out at site.
• To ensure that all project personnel’s /site execution team are fully aware of their
responsibilities and have full understanding of the related safety rules and procedures.
• To advise the involved personnel of the involved risk at work and necessary health and
safety precautions / measures to avoid it.
• To keep informed the management and Consultant about the adopted safety measures at
site ensuring their adequacy.
• To maintain safety statistics / record and regular reporting to consultant.
• To maintain a continuous inspection / surveillance of site activities, making sure of
implementations of HSE Policies, advising and training site staff to prevent accidents,
personnel injury and property damage.
• Implementation of housekeeping to keep the site clean and tidy.
• To coordinate with Consultant Engineers for ensuring the implementation as per the
approved HSE requirements and procedures for the required job in order to ensure a safe
working environment.
• Coordination with Project Engineer for the completion of executed work for inspection.

7.6 Foreman

• Proper distribution of the workforce as required and planned locations at the required time.
• Continuous coordination and following Project Engineers instructions.
• To ensure that all workers have required information and knowledge of their duties.
• Controlling disposal of waste material and keeping a good housekeeping.
• Coordination with site Safety Engineer for maintaining a safe working place.
• Educating site workers for the required safety instructions.
• Shall have day to day responsibility to ensure that works under his control are carried out
safely, in accordance with this Method Statement and other requirements.

8. Safety Precautions:
• Specific safety measures have to follow as applicable, and all the safety measures are
covered separately in the project safety plan.

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 • All the safe practices will be adopted during the ongoing works.
• All necessary personal protective equipment shall be used.

9. Procedure:

9.1 Work Sequence:

• Receive and verify approved material delivery at site.
• Prepare approved drawings for site execution.
• Commence work according to civil program for pre cast hollow core slab, columns &
beams, block work wall partition.
• QA/QC to check the installation against approved drawings and after for inspection by
consultant.
• After consultant approval, hand over to Main contractor for clearance for necessary
slab/wall finishing.

9.2 General Requirement:

• All material received at site shall be inspected, handle and store properly upon receipt in
accordance with manufactures recommendations.
• All time deliveries and all items shall be inspected by the consultant /client.
• Upon verifying the received materials in compliance with approved material submittal,
material inspection request (MIR) shall be raised to consultant for review and approval.
• All installation / construction / testing works shall be carried out in compliance with
project specification, approved shop drawings, method statement, local and international
standards, manufacture recommendation, client safety manual.
• Prior to start installation, refer to the approved shop drawing related to the work area and
ensure that required material is available at store.
• While issuing from site store, ensure that the materials are free of any damage or
deformity of any kind.
• Ensure the materials are properly packed to permit the ease of handling.
• All relevant issued for construction drawings are available at site for execution of job.
• The work area shall be inspected for the completion and safety to start the installation
work.
• Material of different categories like size and type should be store separately.
• Verification, inspection checklist will be verified, recorded on approved forms and sign
QC inspector and consultant.

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9.3 Pre-installation Procedure:
• Site Engineer (Electrical) must ensure that all the civil related work has been completed.
• Prior to start installation, Site Engineer should ensure that approved shop drawings
related to the installation area are referred and that required materials are available at site
as per approved material submittals.
• Identify and obtain appropriate installation tools and equipment’s. Ensure that tools and
equipment’s used are inspected, maintained and calibrated to fit for purpose.
• Determine the manpower required and assigned tasks to team members. Ensure that they
are experienced and competent.
• All installation and workmanship shall be to the satisfaction of the company. Particular
attention shall be paid to a neat, orderly well-arrange installation, carried out in a
methodical competent manner.
• Ensure all necessary permit are in place prior to commencing works.
• Make sure that installer will read and understand the risk assessment before work will
start on site.
• On satisfactory completion of the installation works, the relevant internal inspection will
be carried out to ensure correct installation (as per approved drawing, specification &
method statement) prior to offering for consultant inspection.
• On satisfactory completion of the internal inspection, an inspection request will be issued
to the main contractor and a formal inspection of works carried out. This inspection will
be documented via Inspection & Test Request (ITR)
• Verification and Inspection Checklist shall be verified, recorded on approved forms and
signed by the site QC Engineer and company’s Representatives.
• Ensure all the Tools/Devices are calibrated wherever applicable. (Calibration Certificate
for all test equipment’s shall be submitted and attached to inspection format)
• Safe and tidy workplace, clear access to the workplace & modes to shift material.

9.4 Installation Procedure:

PVC Conduits & Boxes:
• All the material and work that will be carried out will be comply and as per the project
specification division 26.
• Ensure all openings and work will be done at slab on grade.
• During Installation in Precast panels ensure all services available as per approved shop
drawings and approved materials.
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 • During the course of the installation of the PVC conduits in slab, core wall and columns,
standard procedure should be followed and should maintain well protection from any
damage before, breakage and after concrete casting. The same should apply to the PVC
boxes especially with proper cement to support and prevent misalignment and maintain
level requirement.
• All bends using bending spring and number of appropriate junction boxes by using
circular shall be in accordance with local authority standard.
• PVC boxes shall be installed so as to ensure compliance with the requirements of
specified standard and regulations.
• Joints between PVC conduits and fitting shall be made with suitable adhesive, but
expansion couplings shall be installed where any length of conduit, inclusive of draw in
boxes, etc., exceeds 5 meters in length.
• The minimum and maximum sizes of conduit to be employed shall be 20mm and 25mm
diameter respectively, unless otherwise stated in subsequent sections of the specifications
or as required as per site condition and purposes.
• Thermocole with adequate size shall be provided in slab, concrete walls, column in order
to provide provision for future Boxes fixation after shuttering is removed.
• Fixing of PVC conduit and PVC boxes on blockwork wall partition, the site engineer has
to ensure full coordination with civil site team and shall secure proper clearance to
proceed activities to avoid conflict.
• Proper chalk line marking using water levelling has to be verified by coordinating with
surveyor to mark reference level on the work area.
• Proper usage of spirit level is a must to maintain the alignment of Boxes fixation by
flushing on the concrete wall, block work wall partition.

9.5 Inspection and Testing

• On completion of all works associated with the installation of PVC Conduiting QA/QC
Engineer is satisfied with the internal inspection, it will be subjected to the Consultants
inspection and approval.

• If during the inspection any defects or snags are found then these will be cleared
immediately after the inspection or depends to the installation defect and the works
re-offered for inspection.

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10.Requirements

10.1 Trainings

• Trained / Experienced & Skilled persons shall be used for the work.
• All operator / laborer is safety trained and toolbox shall be conducted.

10.2 Risk Assessment

• Risk assessment to be ensured that it is available in work spot.

• All control measure as per the risk assessed to be implemented and ensured before start
of work.

10.3 Personal Protective Equipment

• Protective Clothing
• Protective footwear
• Protective Gloves
• Safety Helmet
• Safety Goggles
• Hi-visibility jacket

11. Related Forms:

ITP
CL
SIR
Check list

12. Attachments:

ITP
CL
Risk assessment

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 APPENDIX- A
(Inspection and Testing Plan- ITP)

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 INSPECTION & TEST PLAN (ITP) FOR INSTALLATION OF PVC CONDUITS & BOXES

PROPOSED ZEE STORE ON PLOT NO. KHIA9-

Client ZEE STORES Project Prepared By Sulieman
18M, KIZAD, ABU DHABI

Consultant AWAJ ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS Discipline MEP Reviewed By Mustafa Al Ahmed

ITP Ref. No. ZEE-EE-MOS-ITP-001 Approved By

Contractor STONEWOOD CONSTRUCTION LLC
Date 11/10/2023

Works Location (This ITP reflects status of testing/ inspection in the following area/ zone within the Project)

Responsibility1
Frequency of Applicable
Control Data / Inspection Contractor
SN Inspection / Test to be carried out Test / Acceptance Criteria Specification / Completion Date
Forms Method Engineer
Inspection Standard Subcontractor Main
(if applicable) Contractor
1 Preliminary Works

VERIFICATION/VALIDATION OF APPROVED Approved

Every start of
1.1 DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS (Drawings, MS, CL/ITP, Approval of Docs. Section - 26 Documents / Review of Docs. R R R
works
Work Permits, Licenses, etc. Records

2 Preparation
As per site Survey Records /
2.1 Seting-Out Coordination with Civil Section - 26 Witness H H W
progress SIR
Approved
As per site
2.2 Material Delivery & Availability Approval of Docs. Section - 26 Documents / Inspection R R R
progress
Records
3 Installation & Inspection
Approved
Routing and sizes of PVC Conduits are as per approved As per site
3.1 As per Specifications Section - 26 Documents / Inspection H H W
Shop Drawings and Standards progress
Records
Approved
Location of Boxes are as per approved Shop Drawings and As per site
3.2 As per Specifications Section - 26 Documents / Inspection H H W
specifications progress
Records
Approved
As per site
3.3 Installation of PVC Conduits & Boxes As per Specifications Section - 26 Documents / Inspection H H W
progress
Records
As per site
3.4 Visual/ Practical inspection Checklist Section - 26 WIR Inspection H H H
progress

Note (1): H: Hold Point, W: Witness, R: Review, S: Surveilance, A: Approval, P: Perform / Execute
 APPENDIX- B
(Checklist)

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 CHECK LIST FOR INSTALLATION OF PVC CONDUITS & BOXES
Proposed Zee store on plot no. KHIA9-18M,
Project Name Client ZEE STORES
KIZAD, AbuDhabi
Contractor Stonewood Construction LLC Consultant AWAJ Engineering Consultant

Checklist Title: Installation of PVC Conduits & Boxes Checklist No. ZEE-EE-MOS-CH-001
Works Location: Main Building Related ITP # ZEE-EE-MOS-ITP-001
Project tender drawings Related MS # EE-MOS-ZEE-001
Related Drawing(s)

Status - Acceptable
SN Description of checking to be carried out Remarks
Yes No NA

1 Preliminary Works
Method Statement Approved prior to commencement of
1.1
work
1.2 Shop Drawing Approved prior to commencement of work

2 Preparation

2.1 Check the job site is ready for activity to commence

Material are visually inspected (by MIR) prior to
2.2
installation
Check and verify that the PVC conduits & boxes are
2.3
damage free,clean and tidy prior to installation
3 Installation
Check sleeves and openings for continuous installation are
3.1
located as per approved drawings
Check all draw boxes are located according to the
3.2
specifications
Check all boxes are fixed properly as per approved Shop
3.3
Drawings
Down conduits to switches and DBs are located as per
3.4
Approved drawing properly
Check all conduits are terminated to the boxes and sealed
3.5
properly
Check all conduit are with adequate saddles and paralled
3.6
to the room lines
3.7 Ensure draw wires in all conduits.
Remarks:

Accompanying document :

For Contractor
For Supervision Consulatnt (Engineer)
Site Engineer Quality Engineer
Name
Designation
Signature
Date

Form Ref: TMT114, Rev-1, Date: 09-Feb-17

 APPENDIX- C
(Risk Assessment)

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 Risk Assessment

Ref No: ZEE-RA-EE-001

RISK ASSESSMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF PVC CONDUITS & BOXES

PROJECT Name: Proposed ZEE Store on plot no. KHIA9-M18

Risk Rating Residual Risk

Probability

Probability
Severity

Severity
S.I Activity Hazards / Impacts Risks Identified Control Measures Risk Owner

PxS

1 Delivery of
Materials Collision with other
Equipment/Machineries and Vehicles.
Damaging Existing Services, Lifting.
2 Storage of delivered
material and tools
Can delay in progress of the work,
Material may fall on the same level
that may cause physical injuries to
the personnel.
PxS
2 2 4 -Hard Barricades should be provide 1 2 2 Project Manager
Site Engineer
to isolate the work at site areas. Supervisor
-Prohibition of entry to work areas
by installation of safety signals like
danger and warning signals.
-Any material to be delivered
should be planned with proper co-
ordination from the driver and the
banks -man with flag and
adequate supervision from the
supervisor.
1 2 2 - Material to properly stacked and 1 2 2 Project Manager
Site Engineer
barricaded using hard safety Supervisor
barriers to be provided.
- Do not store any other material
on the top of the pipes.
- Material should be kept in cold
and dry place.
- Good housekeeping
arrangement has to be done.
- Emergency contact should be
displaced.
 Risk Assessment

Ref No: ZEE-RA-EE-001

RISK ASSESSMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF PVC CONDUITS & BOXES

PROJECT Name: Proposed ZEE Store on plot no. KHIA9-M18

3 Installation of Sleeves 1 2 2 - Observe Good House Keeping 1 2 2

Project Manager
for PVC conduits Cuts/abrasion and any Physical around the working area. Site Engineer
injuries. Improper handling of steel - Remove unwanted steel rod Supervisor
rods. from the workplaces.
- Use proper gloves and goggles.
- Use reflecting Jackets while
working.

4 Installation of PVC 1 2 2 - Use proper gloves and goggles. 1 2 2 Project Manager

conduits below casting Cuts/abrasion and any physical
injuries. Improper handling of steel
rods.
5 Installation of PVC Falling from above, Improper Usage
conduits & boxes on of Ladder or Scaffolding. Falling of
columns and walls material from above.
- Observe good housekeeping Site Engineer
Supervisor
around working area.
- Remove unwanted steel rod
from the workplaces.
1 3 3 - Inspect ladder before use; 1 2 2 Project Manager
assign one man to hold the Site Engineer
Supervisor
ladder on the ground while is
use.
- Always climb up and down
facing the ladder.
- Don't carry tools or materials in
your hand while climbing up
and down ladder.
- All workers involve in working
at height must wear their full
body harness and 100% tie off.
- Cordon of work area to avoid
unauthorized entry.
- Do not keep unwanted
materials on top of the ladder.
 Risk Assessment

Ref No: ZEE-RA-EE-001

RISK ASSESSMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF PVC CONDUITS & BOXES

PROJECT Name: Proposed ZEE Store on plot no. KHIA9-M18

Health & Safety Risk and Environmental Impact Matrix

Environment Significance/Hazard effect Severity
Aspect/ Hazard Probability
Insignificant (1) Minor (2) Moderate (3) Major (4) Catastrophic (5)
1- Rare 1 2 3 4 5

2- Possible 2 4 6 8 10

3- Likely 3 6 9 12 15

4-Often 4 8 12 16 20

5-Frequent 5 10 15 20 25

Probability: Severity/ Impact: RISK RATING

1-3 Low Risk
1. Rare (Unlikely) 1- Insignificant: Slight Injury (No lost time)/ Slight Incident 4-6 Moderate Risk
2. Possible (May happen) 2- Minor: Minor Injury/Illness/ Minor Incident
8-12 High Risk
3. Likely 3- Moderate: Moderate Injury/Illness/
Moderate 15-25 Extreme Risk
4. Often (Very likely) 4- Major: Serious Injury/Illness Incident/incident
5. Frequent (Certain or Imminent) 5- Catastrophic: Fatal/ Permanent
Reviewe Safety Supervisor Approved By: Disability/ Major Incident
d By:

Signature: Signature

Date: 11/10/2023 Date: 11/10/2023