Method Statement For Installation Of Cable Tray Or

Trunking

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Method Statement For Installation Of

Cable Tray Or Trunking

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Electrical Engineers seldom show interest acquiring knowledge and experience on cable tray
installations. Most of them think it's a concern of mechanical fabricators to be taken care of
it. A proper and professional way of cable tray installation requires good involvement and
coordination of people from both electrical and mechanical disciplines. If cable tray system
has been installed appropriately in a project, following advantages can be counted:

 Cable Tray system enhances safety of electrical wiring system.

 Cable tray installation provides dependability in any circumstances.
 Cable Tray system saves space, materials, labor, time and cost.
 Maintenance and extension of cable tray installation are easier than any other wiring
system.

Hence, electrical installation of a project must give high priority to adopt properly evaluated
cable tray wiring system if aesthetic impact is low. This article explains how to make a
typical method statement for cable tray or trunking installation for a building project.

1. Introduction and Scope of this method statement

This method statement is written for the purpose of establishing method and procedures for
the Installation of Cable Tray and G.I Trunking System for the building MEP services.

2. Applicable Projects Specification

 Section: ELECTRICAL CONTAINMENT

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 Division: INSTALLATION
 Sub Division: CABLING

3. Location of Activity
Inside and outside the building.

4. Health and Safety Hazards

Specific safety measures have to follow as applicable, and all the safety measures are covered
separately in the project safety plan.

5. Operation
1. Materials: Materials used will be as per the material submittal approved by the
engineer and routing as well and sizes will be as per the approved drawings in co-
ordination with other services.
2. Storage / Protection: Cable Trays, Trunking and Accessories shall be unloaded with
care to avoid any damages. If they are shipped in packs or pallets, each pack of pallet
shall be lifted individually with suitable lifting equipment. Every precaution shall be
taken to preserve their cleanliness before installation.

6. Installation Of Cable Tray Or Trunking System

For Building Electrical Services
1. To make sure that the entire installation is in conformance and in accordance with the
design intent of the project for the Electrical and Low Voltage System in addition to
the specification and as per approved shop drawings and comply with Local and
International Standards.
2. Adhere to the drawings as closely as possible. The right is reserved to vary the runs
and sizes of Cable Trays / Trunking and to make offsets but maintain as far as
possible the free area of each duct work section, where necessary to accommodate
conditions arising at the building.
3. Before beginning installation in any area, examine all parts of the adjoining work onto
which applicable work is to be placed. Should any condition be found which will
prevent the proper execution of the work, installation shall not proceed in that area
until such conditions are corrected by the contractor.
4. Cable Tray / Trunking shall be stored on site under cover in dry, well ventilated
storage facilities.
5. Where sizes of Cable Trays / Trunking are not detailed on drawing then tray shall be
adequately sized to support the cables without bunching and a 25% reserve margin
shall be allowed in size and weight be loaded.

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6. All routes are chosen to allow ease of access to all cables when installed. All
horizontal cables are to be set around all vertical rising services as necessary. Ensure
sufficient clearance from soffit for every installation.
7. Earth continuity conductors shall be provided across gaps in all Cable Tray / Trunking
runs and bolted connections.
8. Support shall be by means of steel brackets installed at intervals necessary to provide
a rigid fixing and to ensure that deflection does not exceed 5mm mid span of support
when fully loaded. Treatment of cut edges as per cut edges to be included. Supports
for Tray / Trunking (spacing) shall be as per standard practice and manufacturer's
recommendations.
9. Additional support shall be provided where the Cable Tray / Trunking changes
direction or cables drop out of the cable tray. Dome headed bolts, nuts and washers of
finish suitable to the tray shall be used between trays.
10. Suspension sets comprise threaded M10 zinc or cadmium plated hanger rods/
ISA50x50x6 together with nuts and locking washers, supports channel hold down
clips all of which shall have a primer finish. Any cut ends supports, rods, etc, must be
corrosion protected by use of Primer & Paint. No extended rods to be left.
11. The cable tray shall be installed with a 40mm minimum space between the structure
and the tray.
12. All cable shall be securely fixed to the tray, work and the complete installation must
be carried out in a neat and workmanlike manner without crossovers.
13. Cables on face-up horizontally fixed tray must be secured by use of the tie wraps
where not in view. If cables are bunched or single cables greater than 25sq mm are
installed, cleats or metal straps shall be used.

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Cable Tray Ladder Type

7. Responsibilities
1. Project Manager:
1. To ensure that all the preparation and application works are carried out
according to the Contract Specification.
2. To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according to the planned
program and as per the approved method statement.
3. To ensure that all equipment and material required executing the work are
available according to the planned Construction Programme.
4. To co-ordinate with the Main Contractor, MEP co-coordinator and Safety
Officer for a safe and proper execution of the works.
2. Site Engineer:
1. To ensure that the works are carried out according to the Contract
Specifications approved method statement.
2. To provide all necessary information and distribute responsibilities to his
construction team.
3. To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work program and to
report to the Project Manager.
4. To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the works are carried
out in safe practicing methods.
3. Foreman:

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1. The foreman will carryout his duties by maintaining continuous coordination

with the site engineer on daily basis, and ensure proper distribution of the
workforce in the required and planned locations.
2. To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hands are aware of the job
requirements and they have enough information to carry out their duties
properly.
3. To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the manpower involved in
the works are moving as agreed and planned for the work.
4. To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and advise the Site
Engineer of any requirement for the additional resources.
5. To control disposal of waste materials according to the instructions received
from the site engineer.
6. To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain safe working
and proper house keeping of the site, following the approved safety measures
and further ensure that all his working team are aware of the same to prevent
accident and losses.
7. To inform the site engineer and of the areas ready for inspection.
8. Distribution and the control of materials shall be monitored by foreman and
storekeeper.
4. Safety Engineer:
1. Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in accordance with the
HSE plan and everybody aware of it for it's proper implementation.
2. Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to maintain the safe
working on the site.
3. Inspect all the site activities and train the persons to prevent accidents and its
proper reporting to the project manager and the client.
4. Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.

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Cable Tray Perforated Type

8. Manpower Required
Charge Hand and Experienced Technicians

9. Inspection And Test Plan Format For Installation

Of Cable Tray Or Trunking
Testing Requirement/
ITP Verifying /
Inspection Type of Reference Acceptance Criteria
Clause No Control Data
Description Inspection Document
Forms
Design drawings,
Authorities
Design and Review of Design Drawings
All the Drawings Departments
Drawings Documents
Requirements.

Approved
Material Approval
Review of Should be as per the Documents
Drawing,
Documents approved Submittals
Specification

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drawing and
Specification
Proper bends
correct level and
Check Location, route Approved
Approved
Installation of material should Drawing
3 Visual Method
Cable Tray / have minimum Method
Statement
Trunking status of – No Statement
Objection with
comments (2)
Visual
Request for
Measurement Approved No obstructions Approved
4 inspection of
Instrument, Drawings Level, Routes Drawings
works
Earth Test

10. Materials Requirement

Cable tray / trunking and accessories

11. Equipment Requirement

The equipment that will be engaged for Installation of Cable Trays and Trunking works will
be as follows:

1. Wire cutters
2. Hacksaw
3. Measuring tape
4. Drill machine
5. Wooden hammer
6. Flat file
7. Screw drivers
8. Open and box spanners
9. Base Cutter

12. Health and Safety

Strictly followed as per the manufacturer's Health and Safety recommendations for handling
and use of the materials. Ensure all involved personnel shall be aware of the same.

13. Supporting Documentation

This method Statement should be read in conjunction with the below referenced
documentations:

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Layout Drawing

14. Distribution
Copies of this method statement have also been issued to the following for information/
action/ comments:

 Project Manager
 Site Engineer
 Foremen

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