Project M/s.

Suven Pharma
Location 2nd Floor, Aurobindo, Hyderabad
Vendor M/s. Centaur FSA Pvt.Ltd.
Document & Rev No: FPS Method Statement Rev 0 Date: 30.10.23

TABLE OF CONTENT

1. OBJECTIVE

2. SCOPE OF WORK

3. HANDLING & STORAGE

4. WORK METHODOLOGY

5. INSTALLATION

6. SYSTEM COMMISSIONING
Project M/s.Suven Pharma
Location 2nd Floor, Aurobindo, Hyderabad
Vendor M/s. Centaur FSA Pvt.Ltd.
Document & Rev No: FPS Method Statement Rev 0 Date: 30.10.23

1) OBJECTIVE
This method statement is to describe the method of which the Installation, Testing and
Commissioning of Fire Fighting System Work carried out for this project.

2) SCOPE
This procedure applies to project site, which requires Fire Fighting Services installation
work, which is carried out by the Company

EXECUTION OF WORKFLOW
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Location 2nd Floor, Aurobindo, Hyderabad
Vendor M/s. Centaur FSA Pvt.Ltd.
Document & Rev No: FPS Method Statement Rev 0 Date: 30.10.23

3) HANDLING & STORAGE

I. PRE- DELIVERY AND STORAGE PREPARATION
 Prepare delivery schedule and check site conditions as well as storage
capacity.
 Prior to delivery of Material to site, a site survey and make all necessary co-
ordination with the main contractor as regards to access for the save
transportation of the said material to the designated location.
 Coordinate with site workers responsible for the system installation.

II. INCOMING STORAGE AT SITE.

 Check model and type of material against delivery order.
 Check any damage during transportation.
 If there is any evidence of damage, an internal inspection shall be made
together with supplier’s representative and the Consultant. A report shall be
submitted to the Consultant on completion of such inspection
 The pipes & cables will be stacked in the site store on a flat surface at a
height not exceeding 1.7m from the bottom layer. Fittings & Accessories will
be separately stored as per the sizes required for the project. All open ends
of pipes will be covered to protect from foreign matter, dirt/debris.
Project M/s.Suven Pharma
Location 2nd Floor, Aurobindo, Hyderabad
Vendor M/s. Centaur FSA Pvt.Ltd.
Document & Rev No: FPS Method Statement Rev 0 Date: 30.10.23

4) WORK METHODOLOGY FOR FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEM

I. PIPE UNLOADING & INSPECTION PRACTICE

 Check model and type of material against delivery order.
 Check any damage during transportation.
 If there is any evidence of damage, an internal inspection shall be made
together with supplier’s representative and the Consultant. A report shall be
submitted to the Consultant on completion of such inspection.
 The material load will be unloaded manually who are well trained with the
unloading practice. Each pipe will be unloaded individually by lifting a pipe
from the load, lifting it on to the shoulders and stacking at the desired
location.
 The pipes will be stacked at designated area provided by client/PMC. The
pipes will be stacked on a flat surface at a height not exceeding 1.7m from
the bottom layer. Different sizes will be separately stored as per the sizes
required for the project. All open ends of pipes will be covered to protect from
foreign matter, dirt/debris.
SAFETY MEASURES:
 Workers assigned for material unloading will be equipped with necessary
PPE’s prior to start the work.

II. Pipe Shifting To Floors

 Shifting of pipes carried out manually through safe access to each level
through fire exit staircase to individual floors.
 The pipes shifted to floor will be stacked to the desired place by not be
making hurdles for EXIT Stairs.
 The pipe sizes of 150 mm and 100 mm dia will be cut into two halves using
oxyacetylene cutting set at basement and will be carried by labor’s manually
to each floor whenever required.
OR
 Pipes shall be also lifted by using pulley and rope. Pulley will be supported
rigidly with the Column/ Beam on top floor. Pipe will be tied by rope with
double sheep knot and will be lifted manually to respective floors as much
required.
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Location 2nd Floor, Aurobindo, Hyderabad
Vendor M/s. Centaur FSA Pvt.Ltd.
Document & Rev No: FPS Method Statement Rev 0 Date: 30.10.23

 Pipes with smaller diameter, full length or as required sizes will be shifted to
each floors through the designated staircase.

SAFETY MEASURES:
 Workers assigned for material shifting will be equipped with necessary PPE’s
prior to start the work.
 Assigned size of Rope will be used for lifting of pipe.
 Flash back arrestor will be provided for oxyacetylene cutting set.

III. Pipe Shifting through Shaft:

 Pipe lifting inside the shafts shall be for main Sprinkler & Hydrant feeder.
 Dia 150mm pipe will be cut into required size as the pipe can be pulled inside
the shaft manually through the Floor shaft entrance.
 Pipe lifting and setting will be started from the bottom end of the shaft.
 C- Channel supports will be fixed inside the shaft with 3mtrs interval with the
provision of holes for fixing the U- Bolt which holds the pipe.
 Each piece of pipes will be jointed one and above until it attains the terrace.
 Pipes will be fixed rigidly with C- Channel by means of respective size of U-
Bolts.
SAFETY MEASURES:

 Workers assigned for material shifting will be equipped with necessary PPE’s
prior to start the work.
 Necessary Shaft work permits will be taken prior to work start from the
respective PMC/ Client person.
 Safety Belt and the appropriate ladders will be provided to work inside the
shaft.
 Respiration availability will be checked prior to start the work.

IV. MARKING
Marking of Main header pipe and the Branches will be carried out as per the Shop
drawing which will be duly approved by the Consultant.
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Location 2nd Floor, Aurobindo, Hyderabad
Vendor M/s. Centaur FSA Pvt.Ltd.
Document & Rev No: FPS Method Statement Rev 0 Date: 30.10.23

V. DRILLING, SUPPORT & HANGERS FIXING

 Drill a hole and insert anchor bolt into concrete structure according to
construction working schedule and approved shop-drawing.
 Fix threaded rod support into insert anchor bolt and fix C-channel into location
before laying pipe onto the bracket support.
 Check the level of bracket support to ensure the pipe work have been done as
according to the approved shop drawings and location.
Providing Additional Support

At changes of direction in either vertical or horizontal and point near the valve,
additional support shall be provided. However it may be omitted when coincidental
with required standard spacing location as described in figure below

Support hanger sizes on ceiling

Supported pipe (mm) Rod diameter (mm)
65mm to 25mm Dia 08
80mm to 150mm Dia 10
125 through 200 16
250 and larger 24
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Location 2nd Floor, Aurobindo, Hyderabad
Vendor M/s. Centaur FSA Pvt.Ltd.
Document & Rev No: FPS Method Statement Rev 0 Date: 30.10.23

VI. Fabrication of pipes

The fabrication of pipes is carried out in different stages

a) Chamfering of pipes

The cut pipes are chamfered at a degree of 3

0 on each side as illustrated in figure for the Weld
to penetrate.

b) Marking and cutting.

 All pipes size diameter 100 mm and smaller shall be cut by electric powered,
circular machine with abrasive wheel. Metallic wheel cutters shall not be
permitted.

 For pipes with outside diameter 150 mm and greater shall be cut by
Oxyacetylene torch.

 After cutting, edges of pipe shall be grinded forming an angle of 30.

c) Pipe to pipe Fit-up

 Lay the two (2) pipes on top of the floor, with each pipe ends Aligned near each
other and level one length of pipe.

 Bring lengths together leaving only a small welding gap. In normal practice, a
welding electrode of 2.4 mm Ø size, removed of its covering and bent in the
middle at an angle of 30° is inserted between the two pipes to obtain a perfect
welding gap.
 Check for the levels.

 Tack on both the sides, and rotate the pipe to 90⁰ and repeat the same
procedure.

VII. Welding Of Pipes

Welding of pipes having a standard positioning to hold the welding holder and
positioning the electrode .1G, 2G, 5G and 6G pipe are applicable in the fabrication
and installation of Pipe lines
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Location 2nd Floor, Aurobindo, Hyderabad
Vendor M/s. Centaur FSA Pvt.Ltd.
Document & Rev No: FPS Method Statement Rev 0 Date: 30.10.23

Welding Positions of Pipes

As illustrate in the above figure, first a fill weld is carried out on the joint for the weld
to penetrate the inner surface of pipe. The flux has to be chipped off and the weld is
cleaned with the use of wire brush. A final weld is carried over the fill weld to
maintain the finishing and rigidity of the weld and the pipe joint.
a) Butt Welding
Butt welding practice is done to the pipes Of 65 mm dia and above. After the pipe to
Pipe fit-up is done the welding work is carried out.
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Location 2nd Floor, Aurobindo, Hyderabad
Vendor M/s. Centaur FSA Pvt.Ltd.
Document & Rev No: FPS Method Statement Rev 0 Date: 30.10.23

b) Socket Welding
Socket weld is carried out on Lower dia pipes i.e. for 50 mm and below. This practice
is carried out for the following reasons.

 Temporary tack welding is not needed for alignment, because in principle the
fitting ensures proper alignment.
 The weld metal cannot penetrate into the bore of the pipe.
 They can be used in place of threaded fittings, so the risk of leakage is much
smaller.
 Construction costs are lower than with butt-welded joints due to the lack of
exacting fit-up requirements and elimination of special machining for butt weld
end preparation
c) Safety measures to be followed
 When Welding or cutting near a hole in a wall or floor, a fire watch is required on
both sides of the wall or floor.
 A Fire extinguisher shall be maintained in the area and the fire watch shall
understand how to use it
 The area should be checked for at least an hour after the welding operation has
ceased to verify that no smoldering fire exist
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Location 2nd Floor, Aurobindo, Hyderabad
Vendor M/s. Centaur FSA Pvt.Ltd.
Document & Rev No: FPS Method Statement Rev 0 Date: 30.10.23

Welding - Personal Protective Equipment

Body Part Equipment Illustration Reason

Eyes and Welding Protects from:

face helmet,
hand shield, radiation
or goggles
hot slag

sparks

I Intense light

irritation and

chemical burns

Wear fire resistant

head coverings under
the helmet where
appropriate

Lungs Respirators Protects against:

(breathing)
fumes and oxides

Exposed Fire/Flame Protects against:

skin (other resistant
than feet, clothing and heat, fires, burns
hands, and aprons
head) Notes: pants should
not have cuffs, shirts
should have flaps
over pockets or be
taped closed

Ears - Ear muffs, Protects against:

hearing ear plugs
noise

Use fire resistant ear

plugs where sparks
or splatter may enter
the ear.
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Location 2nd Floor, Aurobindo, Hyderabad
Vendor M/s. Centaur FSA Pvt.Ltd.
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Feet and Boots, Protects against:

hands gloves
electric shock

heat

burns

fires

VIII. Erection of Pipes

a) Erection of pipes will be carried out once the welding of branches has been
completed along with one coat of Primer paint and one coat of Red enamel
paint.
b) Pipes will be erected with reference with Shop drawing approved by the
consultant.
c) The size and length of pipe will be erected based on the approved shop drawing
d) Main header pipes will be erected priory before branches erection
e) Appropriate size Pipes will be lifted manually and these pipes will be supported
by Threaded rod and appropriate size of U- Clamps

IX. Mechanical Tapping of Branches with Header

A marking of branch line are done On the main header
pipes by means Of punch, and a hole of determined
dia of branch pipe size is drilled by means
of mechanical cutters/ oxy acetylene gas cutting.
Position weld will be carried out on the ceiling level
by arc welding process.

X. Painting of pipes
 All pipes will be cleaned inside and outside for removal of Dust and debris before
painting.
 One coat of Approved Red-oxide Primer will be applied.
 After drying, one coat of Approved Enamel Paint will be applied before
installation of Pipe.
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Location 2nd Floor, Aurobindo, Hyderabad
Vendor M/s. Centaur FSA Pvt.Ltd.
Document & Rev No: FPS Method Statement Rev 0 Date: 30.10.23

 Finally one coat of Approved Enamel Paint Will be applied after hydraulic test
and in the final stages.

5) INSTALLATION
Once completion of welding branches with the main header pipe line Sprinkler head will be
installed. Sprinkler heads will be vary with the Temperature rating and the model according
the location of installation. Appropriate Temperature rating and model of sprinkler heads will
be installed with the base of Approved shop drawing. Sprinkler heads can be installed along
with Flexible drops to attain its location on the false ceiling. For the aesthetic view it will be
also installed with Rosette plate by tightening process.

6) SYSTEM COMMISSIONING
Equipment/Instruments to be used:
1. Adjustable Spanner.
2. Pressure Gauges.
3. Pipe Wrench.
a) Pre Commissioning
 After piping is erected, all piping systems including main header line and branch
line will be cleaned to remove all mill, welding scale, oil, corrosion, and other
construction debris.
 System will be flush cleaned and filled ready for service immediately after
cleaning.
 Do not operate pumps or equipment until debris has been removed from the
respective system has been flushed out.
 Flushing of the system can be done from a pumping source with minimum flow
rate to provide a velocity of 3 m/ sec.
 Flush the piping system until all debris is removed and clean water comes out.
 Automatic devices which can become clogged during the cleaning process will
be disconnected and will not be connected permanently until the cleaning
process is complete.

b) Commissioning:
The following are to be checked prior to handover of the Fire Sprinkler System to the
Clients/ End Users.
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Location 2nd Floor, Aurobindo, Hyderabad
Vendor M/s. Centaur FSA Pvt.Ltd.
Document & Rev No: FPS Method Statement Rev 0 Date: 30.10.23

 All Sprinkler System Network and attached appurtenances subjected to system

working pressure shall be hydrostatically tested at 200 psi. (12 bars) and shall
maintain that pressure without loss for 2 hours. Loss shall be determined by a
drop in gauge pressure.
 Test the Water flow switch device by opening the test and drain valve to result in
an alarm on the premises and at the Main Fire Alarm Panel. Close the Test &
Drain Valve after the test is conducted.
 First Let another person wait at the Butterfly valve to close the system when
receive the instruction to close the valve.
 A Flame shall be brought near the Sprinkler Head which will result Breakage of
the Glass Bulb in the Sprinkler head causing discharge from the head.
 Check that there is a constant flow of water discharged from the open Sprinkler
Head.
 Keeps the water running until the Alarm Bell starts ringing in the premises?
Measure the time between the Sprinkler discharge and the Alarm Activation.
 Check that the Main Fire Alarm Panel has notified the Fire Water Sprinkler
System is running at that particular area.
 Close the Butterfly valve to stop the water from flowing.
 Open the Test and Drain Valve to drain the system.
 Re-place the broken sprinkler head with new one.
 Close the Test & Drain Valve.
 Open the Main valve to allow water to fill the Sprinkler System network piping.
 When a steady flow of water is running through the pipe without air bubbles (to
ensure that the system pipe work have been flushed and that the air inside the
pipe network is taken out), close the valve and normalize the system.