MEP

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF CABLE TRAY OR TRUNKING

Method Statement for Installation of Cable Tray or Trunking with Accessories

Method Statement for Installation of Cable Tray or Trunking:

1. Purpose:

2. Responsibilities:

2.1 Project Manager:

2.3 Construction Manager:

2.4 Site Engineer:

2.5 QA/QC Inspector:

2.6 HSE Officer:

2.7 Site Foreman:

2.8 Store Keeper:

3. Scope of Work:

4. Handling and Storage:

5. Reference:

6. Installation Sequence:

7. Acceptance of Equipment’s and Materials:

8. Resource:

8.1 Material:

8.2 Equipment Tools:

9. Health & Safety Risk and Controls:

1. Purpose:

The purpose of this method statement is to describe the Installation of cable trays and Trunking.

2. Scope:

Responsibilities for ensuring that the steps in this procedure shall be carried out arespecified at relevant
steps in the procedure:

2. Reference:

 Project Manager
 Construction manager
 Site Engineer
 QA/QC Inspector
 HSE officer
 Site Foreman
 Store Keeper
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2.1 PROJECT MANAGER:

Project Manager is overall responsible for the project in terms of work execution, safety,planning &
quality. The Project Manager will maintain the planning progress and coordination of works with the main
contractor.

The work progress shall be carried out as per planned program and all the equipment’s

required to execute the works shall be available and in good condition as per project planned. Specific
attention is paid to all safety measures and quality control in coordination with Safety Engineer and QA/QC
Inspector and in line with PQP.

2.3 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER:

Construction Manager is responsible to supervise and control the work on site. Coordinating with
QA/QC Inspector and site Team and foremen for all activities on site. Control and sign all WIR’s before
issuing to Consultant approval.

2.4 SITE ENGINEER:

 The method of statement shall be implemented according to the project specifications and
approved drawings.
 Provision of all necessary information and distribution of responsibilities to his Construction team.
The work progress shall be monitored in accordance with the planned work program and he will
provide reports to his superiors.
 The constant coordination with the Safety Engineer to ensure that the works are carried out in
safe working atmosphere.
 The constant coordination with the QA/QC Inspector for any works to be carried outand initiate for
the Inspection for the finished works.
 Should acquire any necessary civil works clearances and coordination.
 He will ensure the implementation of any request that might be raised by the Consultant. Efficient
daily progress shall be obtained for all the equipment and manpower.
 He will engage in the work and check the same against the daily report received from the
Foremen.
 Convey all the revised information to the Foremen and ensure that it’s being carried out properly.

2.5 QA/QC INSPECTOR:

 The monitoring of executions of works at site should be as per the approved drawings and project
specification.
 Ensure WIRs are being raised for activities in timely manner and inspected by the Consultant.
 Check and ensure that all activities / work done I completed prior to offer for consultant
inspection.
 He will follow and carried out all the relevant tests as per project specifications.
 Obtain the required clearance prior to Consultant’s inspections. Coordinate with site construction
team.

2.5 HSE OFFICER:

 The implementation of all safety measures in accordance with the HSE plan and thatthe whole
work force is aware of its proper implementation.
 The implementation of safety measures is adequate to maintain a safe working environment on
the work activity.

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 Inspection of all the site activities and training personnel in accident prevention and its proper
reporting to the Construction Manager and the Project Manager.
 The site is maintained in a clean and tidy manner.
 Ensure only trained persons shall operate the power tools.
 Ensure all concerned personals shall use PPE and all other items as required. Ensure adequate
lighting is provided in the working area at night time.
 Ensure high risk elevated areas are provided are barricade, tape, safety nets and provided with
ladders.
 Ensure safe access to site work at all times.

2.7 SITE FOREMAN:

 The carrying-out of work and the proper distribution of all the available resources incoordination
with the Site Engineer on a daily basis.
 Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for the future planning with the Site
Engineer. Incorporate all the QA/QC and Safety requirements as requested by the concerned
Engineer Floor Trunking for Cables Installation
 Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement and reporting the same to the Site
Engineer immediately.

2.8 STORE KEEPER:

Responsible for overall Store operations in making sure to store the material delivery to the site
and keep it in suitable area that will keep the material in safe from rusty and damage.
One who will acknowledge the receiving of materials at site in coordination with QA/QC and
concerned Engineer.

3. Scope Of Work:
The method statement is written for the purpose of establishing method and procedures for the
installation of cable tray and cable trunking for the building MEP services.

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4. Handling And Storage:

 All material shall be stored in proper place.
 Prepare delivery schedule and check site conditions as storage capacity.
 Prior to material delivery to site, conduct site survey and make all necessary access for the safe
transportation of material to the designated location.
 Check model and type of material against delivery order.
 Check any damage during transportation.
5. Reference:

Reference shall be made to the following documents:

 Project specification for the cable tray and trunking

 Electrical identification section-16030.
 NEMAVE2. Wiring Installation
 Shop drawings
6. Installation Sequence:
 Clean the cable tray/ trunking before installation of cables. Install covers after completion of
installation.
 Before starting the installation activities, the approval for shop drawing shall be made & available
at site.
 The installation work will start by marking the routing & location of support against cable tray.
 Ensure that work area is ready and safe in co-ordination with safety, mechanical & Surveyor
should provide required levels for cable tray and trunking systems from FFL.
 Mark & lineout cable tray routes as per shop drawings and in co-ordination with other utilities.
Wiring Installation
 All cable tray shall be of heavy duty perforated type with return flange in non-plenum area a non
perforated type with cover in air plenum.
 All cable trays shall be manufactured from hot-dip zinc coated galvanized steel, with a standard
heavy duty galvanizing coating of 350g/m2 and Z2 bending grade.
 All fixing brackets, nut and bolts shall be finished by hot dip galvanising accordance of its
specification & approved material.
 In outdoor location and area subject to crossing atmosphere, the cable tray/ladders/trunking shall
be painted with chlorinated rubber paint or PVC/Epoxy coating, as approved by the engineer.
 Cable trays and accessories shall be of a thickness of not less than 1.2 mm up to305mm width and
2.0 mm above 305mm width.
 Tinned copper earth continuity straps shall be provided at every joint of the cable tray and
trunking.
 The gap between cable trays support should be as per shop drawing. These bracket shall be
secured by using appropriate nuts, bolts, washer & spring nut.

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 Where cable tray crossing building expansion joint, the tray shall be installed suitably to provide
expansion/ contraction with the building expansion.
 Cable trays/Ladder system support shall be determined in accordance with the manufacture’s
structural information to ensure the undue stress or bending shall not occur.
 All accessories and fittings such as bends, tees, elbow, cross units and angles shall be of the same
specification as that of the cable tray finish and shall be standard products from the same
manufacture as the cable tray. Site fabrication shall not be permitted.
 Where cable tray carries 13.8 kv cable, a tray lid shall be installed.
 Provide sufficient space around cable tray for access. Cable Support System
 Use fish plate to joint & align cable tray where cable tray passes through fire rated wall, approved
fire shop drawing installation method shall be followed.
 On completion of cable tray/ ladder installation including fittings, inspect exposed finish. Remove
burrs & construction debris and repair damages finishes including chips, scratches & abrasions.
 Surface/ floor cable trunking shall be used with prior approval of the engineer, wherever possible
to replace multiple conduits runs.
 Metal surface/ floor cable trunking shall comply with NEC and shall be manufacturer from
galvanized steel sheet.
 Surface/floor cable trunking shall be single or multi-compartment as required. Where multi-
compartment is used, vertical dividers shall be provided between the compartments which shall be
welded to the trunking prior to galvanizing’s.
 Heavy duty uPVC trunking with clip on lid (all insulated) shall be used if show on the drawings or
specified elsewhere.

7. Acceptance Of Equipment’s And Materials:

As per the scope of work, support material and all consumables will be supplied by SAB. All
material supplied by SAB shall be inspected prior to installation to ensure material complied with project
standards.

1. Before storing these materials on shelves, certificates and period of validity will be checked,
and inventory will be prepared for control. Unqualified material or equipment will be rejected.
2. Material inspection shall be carried from time to time after receiving these materials from
warehouse during the installation period according to company specification.

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8. Resource:

8.1 MATERIAL:

Cable tray perforated / ladder/ trunking & related fittings accessories.

8.2 EQUIPMENT TOOLS:

 Drill M/C portable hand tools

 Portable drill M/C grinding M/C
 Spirit level & water level
 Step ladder
 Hacksaw/Jigsaw M/C
 Measurement tape
 Right angle
 Centre punch
 Wooden hammer
 Electrical drill (only for surface installation works)
 Diagonal- cutter pliers
 Shank screwdriver
 Scaffolding with floor arrangement
 P.P.E personal protective equipment (safety helmet, boots, gloves, & safety vest).

9. Health & Safety Risk And Controls:

The following general control measures against safety, environment and quality shall berequired
for our scope of work and special control measurement are not applicable for us:
1. Proper PPE must be worn at all time.
2. Safety induction to labor should be conducted before work will start
3. Permit to work at height>2m where applicable
4. Lifting operation permit (using crane) where applicable.
5. Confined space permit where applicable.
6. Inspection of PPE & Scaffolding should be done by H&E Engineer.
7. All Workers and engineers should take care of safety while working near open voids
and on the edges of room. Safety belt must be worm while working on scaffolding or
on any heights. Approved work method statement and risk assessment will be made
available to site. All workers doing the work shall be briefed on this method statement
and risk assessment.
8. Conduct job safety talk before starting the work, and issue daily task assessment.
9. Place barricade and warning sign boards in applicable locations. Restrict personnel /
equipment’s entering the work area.

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10. Check adequacy and availability of all tools, before commencement of install ation
activity.
11. The safety officer shall verify that all the necessary and applicable documents, related
to the safe site operation are in possession before commencing the job.
12. Safety procedures shall be followed at all times.
13. Area shall be kept clean at all time.

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