Structured Cabling For Communications Wiring For Voice / Data In Building

Construction Works
The Contractor shall design, supply and install outlet plates, conduits, trunking, trays,
wiring, junction boxes, distribution frames, patch panels, data rack, backbone cables, etc.
necessary to form a complete structured system for voice and data cabling within the
buildings. Cabling / wiring shall be provided for voice system from patch panel location to
each voice/data outlet. Draw wires shall be provided in conduits for future data cabling /
wiring by others (if applicable). The installation shall comply with the requirements of ANSI
/ EIA / TIA-568-1991 as appropriate as well as Local Telecom Authority.

Voice and data outlet plates shall be designed to accept industry standard RJ45 plugs.

Structured Wiring for Voice / Data System

The Contractor shall engage a specialist system integrator to carry out the structured wiring
for voice / data system. Wiring to individual points shall be 4-pairs UTP Category 6(link is
external). The wiring shall be terminated at the outlet end and at patch panel. The system
integrator shall test and demonstrate on site, to the satisfaction of the engineer and the
client, that the wiring is in full compliance with the specific requirements of a Category 6
installation. All wiring shall comply with TIA / EIA TSB-36 and TSB40.

Distribution of Voice / Data System

Distribution shall be through the GI trunking and drop to the outlets through the concealed
PVC conduits or purpose-made riser trunking to Dado / Skirting trunking along with
appropriate cable basket as shown in the details to the floor boxes. All conductors in each
cable should be connected to a single RJ45 socket at the work area outlets and patch panel
at the voice / data rack.

All user outlets, patch frames and horizontal cables should be labelled, preferably by means
of a typewritten labelling system.

Cables shall be labelled at both ends using a self-laminating, wrap around label.

Backbone for Voice / Data System

The backbone will consist of industry standard 6-Core Single mode fibre cable or 6-Core
50/125m Multi-mode fibre cable for data and multi-pairs Cat-3 poly-gel filled cables for
voice. The fibre cable will be terminated at fibre ports in data rack, and the voice backbone
cables should be terminated on patch-style strips at the Building Distribution Frame
(BDF).
Trunking shall be used for distributing cables above false ceiling. No other services shall be
run on tray or in conduit allocated for communications services.
The contractor shall be responsible for providing the complete system to the approval of
Local Telecom Authority. The contractor shall liaise with Local Telecom Authority to ensure
that cable entry ducts and internal conduits / trunking are approved prior to carrying out
the installation work. All materials such as outlet plates, external ducts, manholes, and
draw-pits shall be of a size and specification that is approved by Local Telecom Authority.
Electrical installations near telephone DP is strictly not allowed (50 cm minimum clearance
should be provided). The contractor shall suitably size the various distribution frames
taking into consideration the present requirement and also make provisions for future
requirements and the space required to install the active components.
All patch panels to be used shall be of modular type and of 19 1U and 2U. One cable
organizer panel shall be provided for each 1U patch panel.
Cabinets shall be floor mounted of size 25U/36U/42U as appropriate for present and future
space requirement.

Method Statement For Installation Of Cable

Tray Or Trunking
Method Statement For Installation Of Cable Tray Or Trunking System For Building
Electrical Services described below:

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

Division: INSTALLATION

Sub Division: Subdivision

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 coordination 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.

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
together with nuts and locking washers, supports channel hold down clips all of which
shall have a galvanized finish. Any cut ends supports, rods, etc, must be corrosion
protected by use of galvanized or equal. 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.

7. Responsibilities
1.

Project Manager:
a.

To ensure that all the preparation and application works are carried out
according to the Contract Specification.

b.

To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according to the

planned program and as per the approved method statement.

c.

To ensure that all equipment and material required executing the work are
available according to the planned Construction Programme.

d.

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:
a.

To ensure that the works are carried out according to the Contract
Specifications approved method statement.

b.

To provide all necessary information and distribute responsibilities to his

construction team.

c.

To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work program and to
report to the Project Manager.

d.

To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the works are carried
out in safe practicing methods.

3.

Foreman:
a.

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.

b.

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.

c.

To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the manpower involved
in the works are moving as agreed and planned for the work.

d.

To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and advise the Site
Engineer of any requirement for the additional resources.

e.

To control disposal of waste materials according to the instructions received

from the site engineer.

f.

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.

g.

To inform the site engineer and of the areas ready for inspection.

h.

Distribution and the control of materials shall be monitored by foreman and

storekeeper.

4.

Safety Engineer:
a.

Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in accordance with the
HSE plan and everybody aware of it for it's proper implementation.

b.

Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to maintain the safe
working on the site.

c.

Inspect all the site activities and train the persons to prevent accidents and its
proper reporting to the project manager and the client.

d.

Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.

8. Manpower Required
Charge Hand and Experienced Technicians

9. Inspection And Test Plan Format For Installation

Of Cable Tray Or Trunking
ITP
Claus
e No

Inspection
Description

Type of
Inspection

Reference
Document

Testing Requirement/
Acceptance Criteria

Verifying /
Control Data
Forms

Design and
Drawings

Review of
Documents

Design
Drawings

All the Drawings

Design
drawings,
Authorities
Departments
Requirements.

Material

Review of

Approved

Should be as per the approved

Documents

Documents

Drawing,
Specification

drawing and Specification

Submittals

Check
Installation of
Cable Tray /
Trunking

Visual

Approved
Method
Statement

Proper bends correct level and

Location, route material should
have minimum status of No
Objection with comments (2)

Approved
Drawing
Method
Statement

Request for
inspection of
works

Visual
Measurement
Approved
Instrument, Earth Drawings
Test

No obstructions Level, Routes

Approved
Drawings

Approval

10. Materials Requirement

Cable tray / trunking and accessories

11. Equipments Requirement

The equipments 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:
ITP for Cable Tray and Trunking

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

Project Manager

Site Engineer

Foremen

Categories

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Installation

Method Statement

Cable Tray

Cable Trunking
Medium Voltage Cables (MV Cables) In Electrical Construction Works up
Method Statement For Installation Of Electrical DB, SMDB And MDB Panelboards

Method Statement For Installation of DB, SMDB and MDB.

1. Introduction and Scope

This statement is written for the purpose of establishing method and procedures for the
Installation of DB, SMDB and MDB.

2. Applicable Projects Specification

Section: SWITCHBOARD DISTRIBUTION PANELS AND MCCs.
Division: INSTALLATION
Sub Division: Subdivision

3. Location of Activity
Low Voltage Room and Electrical Rooms

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 will be as per the approved drawings in coordination with other services.

2.

Storage / Protection: DB, SMDB, and MDB 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. Store in accordance with manufacturers
instructions, Properly protected from construction activities and weather conditions.

3.

Installation:
a.

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.

b.

with local and International Standards.

c.

All the switchboards shall be fabricated at the manufacturers works.

d.

Before beginning installation in any area, examine all parts of the adjoining
works into 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.

e.

Fix all equipment independently of wiring system. Use cadmium of zinc

electroplated bolts, nuts, washers and screw.

f.

Mount single DB at 1800mm from finish floor level to top of equipment,

unless shown otherwise on drawing / schedules.

g.

Ensures that clearance in front of switchgear is not less than 1m, or as

indicated.

h.

Number terminals, cables and component parts to correspond with

manufacturer have certified drawings.

i.

Terminate PVC, SWA PVC and MICS cables inside enclosure by securing
cables to switchboards with gland bracket; and enclosure with glanding plates or
fabricated steel extension boxes.

j.

For flush installation, DBs all conductors shall terminate behind the board in
an adaptable box. For surface mounting, trunking shall be fixed between the board and
ceiling or floor level, or conduit run directly into Trunking which prevent correct
installation of the Trunking lid. Adequate earth continuity shall be made between the
various components.

6. Responsibilities

1.
a.

Project Manager
To ensure that all the preparation and application works are carried out
according to the Contract Specification.

b.

To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according to the

planned program and as per the approved method statement.

c.

To ensure that all equipment and material required executing the work are
available according to the planned Construction Programme.

d.

To co-ordinate with the Main Contractor, MEP co-coordinator, and Safety

Officer for a safe and proper execution of the works.

2.
a.

Site Engineer
To ensure that the works are carried out according to the Contract
Specifications approved method statement.

b.

To provide all necessary information and distribute responsibilities to his

construction team.

c.

To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work program and to
report to the Project Manager.

d.

To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the works are carried
out in safe practicing methods.

3.
a.

Foreman
The foreman will carry out 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.

b.

To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hand are aware of the job
requirements and they have enough information to carry out their duties properly.

c.

To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the manpower involved
in the works are moving as agreed and planned for the work.

d.

To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and advise the Site
Engineer for any requirement of the additional resources.

e.

To control disposal of waste materials to the instructions received from the

site engineer.

f.

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.

g.

After completion of works, Foreman shall inform the site engineer for
inspection of works.

h.

Distribution and the control of materials shall be monitored by foreman and

storekeeper.

4.
a.

Safety Engineer
Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in accordance with the
HSE plan and everybody aware of it for its proper implementation.

b.

Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to maintain safe
working on the site.

c.

Inspect all the site activities and train the person to prevent accidents and its
proper implementation.

d.

Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.

7. Manpower Required
Charge hand and Experienced Technicians

8. Materials Requirements
DB, SMDB, MDB and accessories

9. Equipments Requirement

The equipment that will be engaged for Installation of DB, SMDB and MDB works will be as
follows:
1.

Wire cutters

2.

Measuring tape

3.

Drill machine

4.

Wooden hammer

5.

Flat file

6.

Screw drivers

7.

Open and box spanners

8.

Crimping tool

10. Health and Safety

Strictly follow as per the manufacturers Health and Safety recommendations for handling
and use of the materials. Ensure all involved personal shall be aware of the same.

11. Supporting Documentation

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

ITP for Anti termite Treatment

Insulation Resistance and continuity Test Report

12. Distribution
Copy of this method statement shall be issued to the following for information/ action/
comments:
1.

Project Manager

2.

Site Engineer

3.

Foremen

13. Inspection And Test Plan For Installation of DB,

SMDB and MDB
ITP
Claus
e No

Inspection

Type of

Reference

Testing Requirement/

Description

Inspection

Document

Acceptance Criteria

Verifying /
Control Data
Forms

Design drawing
1

Design and

Review of

Design

Drawings

Documents

Drawings

All the Drawings

Authorities
Departments
Requirements.

Material

Review of

Approval

Documents

Check

Visual,

Switchgear

Insulation

installation and Resistance

Approved

Should be as per the

Drawing and approved drawing and

Specification Specification

Submittals
Documents

Properlocation
Approved
Method

cable

and Continuity Statement

terminations.

TestReport

installation, termination
etc Material should have
minimum status of NO
Objection with

Approved

Drawing Method
Statement

comments

Visual,
4

Request for

Insulation

inspection of

Resistance

works

and Continuity
Test report.

Categories

Approved
Drawing

No obstructions Level,
and it is in proper
position

Approved
Drawings