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METHOD STATEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL POWER WORKS

AND TESTING

PREFABRICATED BUILDING

CLIENT TEMPORARY OFFICE EXTENSION PROJECT CTOE - DGCL

Document No.:

UNI QMN STR MST 001 Revision 0.0

Document Type MST - Method Statement

Reason for Issue 03 - Issued for Approval

UNIFAB QA/QC Manager Signature Date

Prepared by:
Mohamed Atef Badawy 25-Dec-23

Contractor Construction
Signature Date
Manager
Reviewed by:

Contractor QA/QC Manager Signature Date

Approved by:

Revision History

Rev. No. Description of Revision Date of Revision

0.1 First Issue 21 Feb. 2023

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1. Table of Contents
2. SCOPE OF WORK........................................................................................................................................................... 3
3. PURPOSE...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
4. REFERENCES.................................................................................................................................................................. 3
5. DEFINITIONS................................................................................................................................................................. 4
6. RESOURCES, ROLES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES.................................................................................................................. 4
6.1 DIRECT MANPOWER REQUIREMENT.......................................................................................................................................4
6.2 TOOLS.............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
6.3 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................................................... 4
6.4 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES................................................................................................................................................5
6.4.1 Project Engineer........................................................................................................................................................ 5
6.4.2 QA/QC Quality Engineer............................................................................................................................................5
6.4.3 Construction Supervisor.............................................................................................................................................6
6.4.4 Safety Supervisor.......................................................................................................................................................6
7. METHOD AND SEQUENCE OF WORK.............................................................................................................................. 6
7.1 RECEPTION OF MATERIALS....................................................................................................................................................6
7.2 FIRST FIX........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
7.3 FIXING BOX FOR SOCKETS & SWITCHES...................................................................................................................................8
7.4 WIRING & TERMINATION.....................................................................................................................................................9
7.5 DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES........................................................................................................................................9
7.5.1 WATER HEATER....................................................................................................................................................................9
7.5.2 AIR CONDITIONING.............................................................................................................................................................10
7.6 DISTRIBUTION BOARD........................................................................................................................................................10
7.7 EARTH & PROTECTION.......................................................................................................................................................11
7.8 MAIN FEEDER.................................................................................................................................................................. 12
7.9 TESTING..........................................................................................................................................................................12
8. QUALITY INSPECTION ROLE WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS.........................................................................14
9. APPENDICES............................................................................................................................................................ 14

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2. Scope of Work
The purpose of this Method Statement is to define the procedure for the detailed sequence
of the “Installation of Power Distribution System” which will be in accordance with
the requirements specified in the relevant specifications, procedures, and drawings,
considering safety and quality of the work activities.
The objective of this Method of work is to provide and document a safe working procedure
for employees of the company and Consideration has also been given in respect of
persons who may be affected by our work as per contract specification, standards,
procedures, and approved ITP.

3. Purpose
The scope of this method statement is for defines the responsibilities, methodology,
sequence of activities and sets out the basic procedures, which under normal conditions
must be employed to ensure that “Installation of Power Distribution System” and its
related activities are carried out in compliance with approved drawings, project
specification and contract requirements includes.

4. References
Contractual project specification 03-120000-4800000441-BOC-DES-SPC-000001.
Approved shop drawings.
Latest Approved shop drawings
Project Specification
Project Quality Plan (PQP)
Project HSE Plan
Regulation of the local Electrical Authority
Requirements of Civil Defense Department
Power Distribution system shall be in accordance with the latest revision of the following
standards and the appropriate BS/IEC:
SBC 401
SBC 1102
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5. Definitions
 Term  Definition
 ITP  Inspection and Test Plan

 NCR  Nonconformance Report

 PQP  Project Quality Plan

 MST  Method Statement

 QMP  Quality Management Process

 QMS  Quality Management System

 RAMS  Risk Assessment Method Statement

 Guideline of Electrical Installation for Residential
 GEIRB (R-3)
Building (R-3)

6. Resources, Roles, and Responsibilities

6.1 Direct Manpower Requirement

 Qualified Fabrication Supervisor/ Forman.

 Qualified Fabricators.
 Qualified & Certified Welders.
 Qualified & Certified Tack Welders.
 Non-Skilled Labor.

6.2 Tools

 Wire Stripper.
 Wire Cutter and Plier.
 Terminal Crimping tool.
 Drill Machine (Portable or Corded).
 Welding Machine (support fabrication).
 Screw Driver set.
 Grinding/Cutting Machine.
 Pipe Pending Spring.
 Measuring Tape, Labeling Machine, Layout string, and Marker.
 Avometer.
 Cable lugs.

6.3 Material Requirements

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 The following materials will be used for first fix, wiring, finishing stages as per approved
material submittal.
o PVC conduits & fittings, Metal back box, Screws, Metal box cover, Pull boxes.
o Switches, Sockets, Isolator switch.
o Cables, Wires, Terminations, Rosette.
o Circuit breakers, Enclosures, Distribution panel.
o Lights, Exit signs, Emergency lights.
o Batteries, UPS, Water heater, Ventilation fan, Air conditioning.
o Rod (copper or metal) for earthing.
 Materials shall be stored in original protective packaging to prevent soiling and physical
damage as per manufacture recommendations.

6.4 Roles and Responsibilities

6.4.1 Project Engineer

 Understanding the drawings prior to start of work and all details are provided to execute
the work. If not, then take clarification from Client.
 Compliance to EHS and QA/QC requirements prior to commencement of work.
 Engaging workmen in work according to plan.
 Cross checking the activities intermittently during day’s work and ensuring the activity is
done within tolerance limits.
 Mobilizing the materials required for work prior to start of work. Preparing safe to work
card for all activities and giving PEP talk based on the safe to start work card as part of
the work instruction to workmen working under him highlighting the risk involved in the
task.
 To ensure safety of workmen working in his area. To ensure proper working platform with
access to keep materials.
 Ensure all working and checking tools are available at site with working team before start
of work.
 To ensure proper housekeeping at site at the end of day’s work.
 Understanding EHS requirements of project from EHS plan, EHS management systems,
EHS Manual & following the same in execution of work.
 Marking legibly grid reference/ Date of construction.
 Ensuring implementation of proper work methodology for all activities.
 Preparation of all checklists and certification of works from Client.
 Co-ordinate with site engineers and ensure that the survey works are carried out
according to the latest drawing.

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 Preparation of all checklists and certification of works from Client.

 Ensure that all construction equipment and vehicles are inspected and cleared by P&M and
EHS department.

6.4.2 QA/QC Quality Engineer

 Communicating with all site staff about the Quality requirements as per QMS.
 Shall ensure all inspections and tests are conducted as per approved Inspection and Test
Plan.
 Ensure only approved materials incorporated in works.
 Make sure that Raw Material is as per approved make and traceability maintained.
 Ensure required training and induction provided to all workers/supervisors.
 Make sure fabrication procedure is as per approved Fabrication Method Statement.
 Ensure all testing is performed, witnessed, and verified by Inspection agency.

6.4.3 Construction Supervisor

 Shall be responsible in monitoring actual site works activities from fabrication to

installation to ensure that each piece of fabricated steel structure is as per drawing
specification.
 Ensure that equipment’s and manpower are enough necessary to complete the project
schedule.

6.4.4 Safety Supervisor

 Shall be responsible in monitoring and overseeing safety implementation activities from

fabrication area to site installation area and ensure that all safety parameters are being
complied by all working personnel.

7. Method and sequence of Work

7.1 Reception of Materials

 All delivered components and bulk materials are approved per submittals and all its
quantity in accordance to Bill of Materials and inspected against evident physical damage
or deterioration.
 Similar materials have to be stored together.
 Using hand pallet trucks, electric stacker, higher lifters and ladder trolleys to move
materials than carrying them manually, choosing the right material handling equipment
plays a vital role in material safe handling.

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 Bulk material like transformers have to also be isolated and well-handled using suitable
equipment.
 Warehouse or storage location of all materials is near, secure, clean, well-ventilated (if
required) and allows for proper storage.
 Avoid inappropriate storage heights according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
 Every forklift and material handling equipment has a load capacity limit. Exceeding this
limit.
Always check the load capacity before moving any loads and make sure it's within the
limit.

 Follow the manufacturer's instructions for storing materials like batteries, they have to be
isolated from any other material, as in case of chemical leakage not spoils other materials.
 All cords and plugs in the workplace should be inspected for external defects prior to use,
employees should take care to handle electrical cords properly:
1. Always unplug cords by pulling on the plug head, rather than the cord.
2. Not press or overstretch electrical cords.
3. Not fasten cords with staples.
4. Not hang electrical equipment from cords.

Proper Reel handling

Cable feed into Conduit at floor

level.
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Cable feed into Cable Tray

 In every situation, treat an electrical part as it is live. Electrically live parts do not look
different from de-energized parts. To ensure safety, take precautions to keep power on its
path.
 Latest approved architectural drawings reflect the actual dimensions of the rooms and
areas in the building.
 Latest approved system shop/execution drawings are surveyed, noted, and coordinated
for any location changes especially that of the main components such as DP, lights, Air
Conditioners, Water Heaters and Circuit Breakers.
 Final locations of the main components are confirmed and approved by site authorities
 The room and areas of the building is clean and free from obstruction that will delay or
hamper the installation activities.
 PPE’s, tools, utilities, and gear of the manpower are complying with the HSE policy of the
site.
 All manpower including engineers and supervisors have undergone Fire & Safety
orientation training before starting the installation activities.

7.2 First fix

 Proposed locations of the conduit, Sockets, lights, Switches and DB as per engineering
drawing shall be checked and reviewed by site supervisor thoroughly.
 Conduits installation method complying with SBC 401, Annex A.52, table A.52-2.

 According to GEIRB (R-3) Page No.42, a space must be left inside the pipe, so that the
percentage of the total wire area inside the pipe is equal to 40% of the area of the pipe in
order to avoid a rise in temperature inside the pipe.

 Using a pipe
crossing

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Intersections with other roads.

 A coupler connector must be used to connect the pipe, and the connection is made from
the two direction with adhesive glue from quality of plastic materials.

 In plastic connectors, adapters or connectors must be used to

connect the pipe to the box, and the connection is made from the
direction of the pipe with adhesive glue and the direction of the
box with a plastic nut to protect the wires from sharp edges.

 Saddle wall anchors must be used to attach metal staples to

ceilings and walls, and they are installed every 1 - 1.5 meters according to
GEIRB (R-3) Page No. 38.
 Appropriate tools must be used when carrying out work on the site, such as using Binding
Spring in order to make the bends on site according to the angle to be made, it must be
taken into account that the total angles of the bends do not exceed 180 degrees along the
path of the circle, A PVC pipe cutter shall be used to cut pipes into required measured.

 A
c co
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to GEIRB (R-3) Page No. 41, A clearance between electrical wiring and other services such
as:
- 30 cm from the water pipe.
- 10 cm between the electrical cord and the light current cord.

 After fixing the conduits, site supervisor shall check and inspect thoroughly the site. This

is to ensure that installations are based on the engineering drawings.

 Then Boxes are fixed with the structure beams complying with the Shop drawing.
 According to GEIRB (R-3):

a) A level must be used to balance the level of the box edges (Page No. 49).
b) It is prohibited to install boxes on both sides of the wall (back to back) in order to avoid
the transmission of sound into the rooms (Page No. 49).

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c) When installing electrical sockets, switches or accessories, the boxes must be connecting
to the line ground to the designated terminal (Page No. 50).
d) Pull boxes must be placed if the sum of the track curves exceeds 180 degrees. As for the
direct and straight tracks are installed every 30 meters, for pulling wires, A metal pulling
wire (Page No. 54).

e) Distribution boxes or junction boxes used only when necessary need and it's forbidden to
make any connections inside using tape. Rather, connection clamps of approved and well-
insulated type like insulated connectors, terminals block and wirenut (Page No. 55).

7.3 Sockets & Switches

 Socket outlets shall be equipped with shutters.

 According to GEIRB (R-3) Page 118, Single-pole switches are used
for lighting circuits that operate at a voltage of 230 volts in phase
and the neutral, but if there are lighting circuits that operate in two phases, double-pole
switches must be installed double pole switch to separate the two lines together as is
shown in the following figure:

• Circuit sockets number shall not exceed 8 and wire cross-section area of copper
conductors not less than 2.5 mm2 according to SBC 401: section 55.6.5.2.4.
 It is forbidden to connect the neutral line to the single-pole switch. Rather, the phase line
must be connected to the switch, and thus it is connecting and disconnecting the phase

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line only
 Double-pole switches must be equipped with a ground connection and a status indicator
according to GEIRB (R-3) page No. 118.

 According to GEIRB (R-3) page No. 54, The outside box have to get a degree of protection
not less than IP55.

 Sockets installation heights according to SBC 401: Section 55-6.5.3.3 are :

a) Not less than 300 mm above the floor level or any working surface for indoor.
b) For Arabic majles, shall be agreed between the owner and the installer but not less than
700 mm.
c) For outside shall be 1 meter above the ground.
d) In the kitchen shall be 300 mm above worktop level as a
minimum height.

 All wires connected to the switches must be made of copper and

must not be Aluminum wire.
 In bathrooms, it is prohibited to install any switches in restricted
areas near the bathtub
Zone 0, 1, 2, and when needed, replace them with cord-operated keys or wireless keys
Battery operated according to GEIRB (R-3) page No. 119.

 Socket-outlets to be located outside the buildings shall be protected against water

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splashing (IP24) and shall be (IP25) in location likely to be sprayed with water jet
according to SBC 401: Section 55-6.5.1.3.

 Socket-outlets shall not be located not less than 600 mm measured horizontally from a
cooking appliance according to SBC 401: Section 55-6.4.2.1.
 Socket-outlets installed in the floor shall have a degree of protection at least IP24 and
IK08 according to SBC401: Section 55.6.5.1.3, and installed as follows:-

Inspect the box input. Testing the hot line.

Define the hot, Neutral and
ground lines.

Terminate the eathernet cable. Finish termination. Pealing the wire for termination.

The finishing shape of floor socket.

 Sockets installed at least 600 mm horizontally separated from wet areas like kitchen or
bathroom tap according to SBC 401: Section 55-6.4.1.3.

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 Sockets-outlets in the kitchen shall be switched sockets of double

pole shuttered type and be connected to the DB using 4mm 2
copper conductors cable for all live and earth conductor according
to SBC 401: Section 55-6.5.3.2.
 For protection against electrocution and electrical leakage,
electrical socket circuits must be provided with protection from
ground leakage with a sensitivity not exceeding 30 mA in the
following places :
a) Sockets in wet areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, etc.
b) Electrical sockets installed outside the home in open places exposed to
water entry.
This can be achieved by installing live sockets to protect against shock and electrical
leakage (RCD Socket or RCBO).

7.4 Wiring & Termination

 Minimum cross-sectional area of flexible cords an cables for caravan connections as

clarified in SBC 401: section 721-1 table 721-1.

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 Several circuits are allowed in the same conduit system, separated compartment of cable
ducting system or cable trunking system provided all conductors are insulated for the
highest nominal voltage present according to SBC 401: Section 52-1.6.
 The use of lubricants containing silicone oil for threading in cables and conductors into
conduit systems, ducting systems, trunking systems and tray and ladder systems is not
allowed according to SBC 401: Section 52-2.8.1.
• The wires and cables for one electrical circuit must be from the same manufacturer of the
wires and cables in order to verify the specifications of the wire and its ability to withstand
current along the entire circuit.
 Connections and junction points of cables and conductors shall be relieved from
mechanical stress.

 According to GEIRB (R-3) page No. 124, Due to the lack of widespread use of the ring
connection method with sockets in the homes of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which may
pose a danger to people without a specialist because it is fed from two circuit breakers in
the panel implementing such circular connections, only Radial connections are sufficient.

 According to
SBC 401: Section 55-6.5.2.1 :
1. The wiring for each circuit for socket-outlets shall carry two conductors (phase and neutral
or two phases) and a protective conductor for residential installations.
2. All conductors shall have the same cross-sectional area.
3. A neutral conductor shall not be common for different circuits.
4. All circuits are individually protected against overcurrent.
5. All circuits are part from the same main circuit breaker.

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 Avoiding any damage to the conductors, insulation or jacket of wire or cable during the
pulling stage, Steel wire puller and lubricants will be used properly to prevent any stresses
on conductors if needed.
 It's not allowed to reverse the connection of the neutral line with the phase line, as each
wire must be connected to its designated place with socket according to GEIRB (R-3) page
No. 125.

 Conductor connections (final, intermediate) shall be made in suitable enclosures like

connection boxes, outlet boxes, or in equipment if the manufacture provide a space
according to SBC401: Section 52-6.5.
 According to GEIRB (R-3) page No. 47, Back boxes have to contain a copper grounding
connector.

 Wiring shall be so arranged or marked that it can be identified for inspection, testing,
repairs or alteration of the installation.
 At every branch circuit outlet & pull-box, every cable passing through will be left slack to
allow inspection and connection to be made. Cables terminating in outlet boxes will be left
with at least 250mm extra length for terminations.
 Cables for all devices shall be terminated in accordance to the product installation guide
manual.
 Ensure all joints and terminations and glands are made by appropriately qualified Person,
using, components and workmanship recommended by the cable manufacturer& as per
local authorities.
 Cut all cable ends directly prior terminating.

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7.5 Domestic Electrical Appliances

7.5.1 Water Heater

 Storage closed-type water heaters shall have a degree of protection not less than IPX1,
The outdoor type have a degree of protection not less than IPX4 according to SBC 401:
section 55-8.8.2.
 Water heaters shall be supplied from a separate circuit and through double pole switch.
 Circuits supplying instantaneous water heaters shall be protected by RCD in complying
with SBC 401: section 55-8.8.2.3.

7.5.2 Air Conditioning

 Room air conditioners and Desert coolers shall be supplied form a separate circuit and
through a double pole switch according to SBC 401: section 55-8.8.5.
 Disconnecting means shall be located within sight from and readily accessible from the
air-conditioning or desert coolers.
 A main External (ISOLATOR / DISCONNECT SWITCH) must be installed for all panels split
air conditioners to ensure complete separation during maintenance or repair of faults to
ensure protection for Individuals from incorrect operation, provided that they are single or
three-phase depending on the type and capacity of the air conditioners according to The
GEIRB (R-3) Page No. 183.
 Types of air conditioners that contain a thermostat, such as concealed air conditioners and
the Canceled type, are also used. A pipe of no less than 20 mm from the indoor unit to the
wall to install the control unit (thermostat) and on the same Height of wall switches. Also
take care to have the thermostat in a visible place and within reach, provided that it is at
a distance not less than 15 cm from any other switches or outlets according to GEIRB (R-
3) Page No. 181.
 Permanently mark terminal blocks for identification. Protect all circuits to avoid
interruption of service due to short-circuiting or other condition.
 Each appliance shall be provided with a nameplate, which shall be legibly and indelibly
marked with the information required by relevant Saudi Standard, in Arabic and English.

7.6 Distribution Board

 Distribution board will be aligned, leveled and securely fastened to the beam.
 Electrical panels installed inside the house (such as distributors or corridors) must be
recessed into the wall (flush Mounted) in order to ensure that no harm occurs to people as
they pass by the sign according to GEIRB (R3) Page No. 92.

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 The locations of the end panels determined to be on the wall closest to the main panel to
facilitate the entry of cables.
 The distribution panel shall have a neutral bar with sufficient connection points for the
number of circuits designed for the distribution panel.
 A ground conductor rod shall be allocated with sufficient connection points for the number
of circuits designed for the distribution panel
 All openings or spaces in the joints entering the panel must be closed using a suitable
insulation material sealing to prevent water, moisture and moisture from seeping into the
panel.

 Cable lugs must be installed with insulation for the main cable and all branch circuit wires
in order to connect and connect them with breakers or bus bars.

 In the case of indoor installation, the rating of the panels shall be no less than IP4X
according to GEIRB (R3) Page No. 93.
 The panel shall be installed so that its upper edge is at a
height not exceeding 180 cm from the ground surface the
finish floor according to GEIRB (R3) Page No. 93 :

1. Width of 750 mm as minimum.

2. Front Rebound space of 1000 mm.
3. Vertical rebound of 2000 mm.

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 The wires of a single circuit must be tied with plastic cable ties inside a panel distribution
so that it is easy to identify and track.

 Adherence to
the wire colors for each phase, neutral and ground line, and not reversing the phase
sequence arrangement.
 Grounding the distribution panel have to be taken into account, the door and other places
carrying current. It's forbidden to connect the neutral line to the ground in the panel.

 Electrical circuits must be numbered and named (Identification), where the name of the
circuit is placed or label the wires and cables at the beginning and end of the circuit using
one of the following accessories, for example (Ferrules, Labels, Marker...etc).

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 Tags of feeder cables to identify cable or circuit number and conductor size in accordance
with the schedules.
 An additional number of spare branch breakers, at a rate of 10-20% of the total number
of breakers must be installed according to GEIRB (R-3) page No. 96.
 All exterior and interior steel surfaces of the Panel Boards will be properly cleaned after
completion of work and all rubbish, dust will be removed from inside and around the Panel
Boards by using brushers, vacuum cleaner etc…. .
 Specifications of the connector connected to the electricity company’s meter panel
according to GEIRB (R-3) page No. 44:

a) The pipe size shall not be less than 3 inches.

b) The pipe thickness should be 3 mm.
c) The pipe color should be gray.
d) The height of the pipe from the meter to the
floor should not be less than 1 meter.
e) The pipe contains a section buried underground
at least 20 cm deep.

7.7 Earth & Protection (out of scope)

 For commonly used materials, the common minimum sizes from the point of view of
corrosion and mechanical strength for earth electrodes where embedded in the soil are
given in SBC 401: Section 54-2.2.1 table 54-1 and table 54-2.
 Aluminum conductors are forbidden to be used as grounding conductors.
 The grounding system inside the house (after the meter) must be of the TN-S type. This
means that it is strictly forbidden that the neutral conductor be connected to the ground
conductor after the main distribution board, as The neutral and ground electrodes must be
separated in the main building panel and no connection must be made between them (No
jumper).They are separate until the end of the electrical circuit according to GEIRB (R-3)
page 61.
 You must ensure that the distribution panel, the door, and all metal parts that carry
current are grounded.
 The neutral line shall be not connected to the ground in the panel
 It must be ensured that the grounding probe in the main distribution panel is connected to
the main grounding electrode in the grounding manhole.

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7.8 Main Feeder

 All wires have to be distinguished by color according to SBC 401, Table 51-2.

 Each circuit shall be provided with a nameplate, which shall be legibly and indelibly
marked with the information required.
 For cable termination and glanding, the following steps clarify how to do:

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7.9 Testing

 On completion of the installation and prior to its being made “Alive” for service, all the
electrical test will carried out all sections of the works in the presence of the Consultants’
and all the tests will be carried out in compliance with SBC 401: section 6-1 regulations
and the contract specifications. All the test reports will be submitted to the Consultants’
along with the As-built drawings and Operation and Maintenance documents.
 The test includes the following:-

 Continuity of conductors test for :

a) Protective conductors, including main and supplementary.
b) In case of ring final circuits, live conductors.
 Insulation resistance of the electrical installation between live conductors and the protective
conductor connected to the earth. For the purpose of this test live conductors may be connect
together, table 61-1 in SBC401 showing the measured resistance as follow:

 Protection by automatic disconnection of the supply.

8. Quality inspection role within the construction process

 The contractor shall submit ITPs based on the scope of work and design standards of the
projects, for approval. The ITPs shall set out the sequence of construction activities for
inspection, examination, and testing, and include the type and level of inspection such as
hold, witness and review points for the contractor and the client.

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 The contractor shall submit a Bi-Weekly Construction Look Ahead schedule to the project
management to enable the site supervision consultant to plan their weekly activities
accordingly.
 The site supervision consultants shall validate construction activities through Work
Inspection Requests via PMIS.
 The site supervision consultants or the contractor’s quality control team are the entities
who normally notify the nonconformities to the construction contractor through Site
Observation Notice or Nonconformance Report (NCR) along.
 Approved laboratories must be engaged for testing materials and calibrating equipment
used for measuring and testing.
 Construction activities are normally evaluated and validated through:
o Work Inspection Requests.
o Material Inspection Requests.
o Periodical First Party and/or Second Party Audits.
o Inspection and Test Results.
o Quality Assurance and Quality Control Records and Results.
o Corrected Nonconformances.
o Periodical Assessments of ETSD/PMC.

9. Appendices
 Appendix 1: ITP for power works.
 Appendix 2: check list for power works.
 Appendix 3: RAMS.
 Megger MST.

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