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TITLE OF METHOD STATEMENT : Installation of Fire Protection Pipes

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Contents

Page

01

Scope of Work

02

Responsibility

03

Description of Work

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04

Labor, Manpower and Plant

Requirement

05

Supervision Arrangements

06

Temporary Works To Be Designed

And Installed

07

Health and Safety Requirements

08

Environmental Requirements

10

09

Security Arrangements

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10

Specific Contractual Arrangements

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11

Reference Documents

10

12

Records To Be Produced

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13

Attachments

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1.0. SCOPE OF WORK

This method statement covers the detailed procedure for installation of Fire Protection Pipes and
Fittings. This procedure defines the method used to ensure that the pipe work and fittings installation has
been carried out as per the contract specification requirements. This will be applicable for the
installations of Fire Pumps, Valves, Zone control valves assemblies and Breeching inlet installations.

2.0

RESPONSIBILITY
2.1 The Construction manager is over-all responsible for the implementation of the method statement, to
ensure that the team of engineers and foreman are aware of this MS and, to ensure that all resources
(labor, material and equipment) are available to carry out the work as planned.
2.2 The Sr. Project Engineer is responsible to carry out the work as per the approved MS. He is also
responsible to ensure adequate equipment for mobilization works are in place prior to the starting of
work.
2.3 QA/QC Engineer is responsible to ensure work has been done as per the specification and drawings,
inspections are done as per Quality Control Procedure and the Inspection and Test plan , and all work
are offered to consultant for inspection.
2.4 The Safety Engineer is responsible to ensure that all safety precautions are in place and that all
personnel onsite are using the Personal Protective Equipment (helmet, gloves, safety shoes, coveralls,
eye protection etc.).He must also ensure that all relevant permissions are available for the works.

3.0

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
3.1 Pre-Installation Check
3.1.1 Ensure that all safety requirements are in place in accordance with project safety plan.
3.1.2 Ensure that the latest revision of the approved shop drawing are used and controlled as per Quality
Plan.

3.1.3 All material shall be transported to the site by the supplier and care shall be taken by the store
keeper to ensure that all the material are not damaged during transit.

3.1.4 Special care shall be taken to protect the pipe from moisture, corrosion and rust. It shall be covered
with polythene cover.

3.1.5 On receipt of the material at site, QA/QC Engineer/ Site Engineer shall inspect the material internally
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and inspection shall be offered to the Engineer for approval in MIR (Material Inspection Request)
form.

3.1.6 Ensure all the materials used, have passed receiving inspection in accordance with QA procedures
and are not damaged or defective. Any non-conforming materials must be labelled by storekeeper
and returned to quarantine area in accordance with QA procedure.

3.1.7 Ensure that all pipe fitters and helpers are aware of the correct materials handling and installation
procedure to ensure best quality of workmanship. Training shall be provided by Site engineers/
Supervisor as and when required.

3.1.8 All pipes and fittings shall be cleaned by approved cleaning agent before installation.
3.1.9 The inside of all pipe, fittings shall be smooth, clean and free from blisters, loose mill scale, sand and
dirt prior to the installation.

3.1.10 Main Contractor to ensure that prior to installation of pipes, all building surfaces to which supporting
systems fixed are completed to acceptable tolerance and are in a suitably clean and dry condition.
Any unsatisfactory conditions are to be reported to Project Manager and installation shall not
proceed until corrective action measures have been taken by him.

3.1.11 Ladders, Step ladders and scaffoldings during construction shall be used at site as per the safety
plan.

3.1.12 Prior to start the work, Fire Fighting Engineer/ Supervisor from the execution team shall ensure that
the latest approved Shop drawings are available at site.

3.1.13 Installation of pipe shall be co-ordinated with architectural, structural and MEP work for a fit for
purpose installation. Any deviation shall be intimated to the engineer for approval in Field Design
Change Request (FDCR)/Field Adjustment Form.

3.1.14 Supervisor shall ensure equipment and correct tools are available for installation-operation and to
achieve compliance with contract requirement.

3.2 Pipes & Fitting Installations

3.2.1.Before installing any pipe work at high level, site engineer shall ensure that all dirt, scale and other
foreign material is removed from inside the piping before fixing.
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3.2.2.Ensure and confirm the Cut pipe ends shall be clean, square, and free from distortion, burr and
dent.
3.2.3.Ensure and confirm that the pipe ends are smooth and clean.
3.2.4. All the pipes shall be joined with other pipes with approved jointing material.
3.2.5.Pipes & fittings up to the size of 50mm will be joined together by threaded joints. Threaded pipes
shall be joined with other pipes with approved boss white and jute/ Teflon tape for small size
pipes.
3.2.6.The pipes shall be tightened with pipe wrench to the required tightening pressure protecting the
outer surface of pipe from the damage of wrench teeth.
3.2.7. Union/Couplings of approved materials shall be provided for connecting the pipes.
3.2.9

All joints shall be carefully reamed and jointing compound/ Tape should be applied on male
threads only.

3.2.10 The pipes and fittings shall be painted as per approved material submittal.
3.2.11 Pipe joining from 65 mm to 200 mm diameter shall be of grooved system.
3.2.12 Flexible Coupling shall be installed wherever required in expansion, contractions and or
deflection caused by temperature change to the pipe line.
3.2.13 Pipes shall be joined with flanged coupling wherever required on the drawing and site condition.
3.2.14 Reducing coupling shall be installed wherever required and designed with rubber gasket (as per
approved material) to prevent smaller pipe size from telescoping in to larger pipe in vertical
assembly installation.
3.2.15 Elbow with 90, 45 bend etc., shall be joined with grooved coupling.
3.2.16 Pipes shall be joined by reducing tee wherever required as per drawing. Reducing tee shall be
joined with pipe where the branches are taken from main line.
3.2.17 Pipes shall be joined by mechanical tee wherever required as per drawing and site condition.
3.2.18 Pipes shall be joined by Concentric and Eccentric Reducer wherever the pipes are reduced with
the main line as per drawing requirement.
3.2.19 Valves fittings shall be provided as per approved shop drawings and material submittal as
applicable wherever it is required. The valves fittings shall be installed at locations where easy
accessible points available for easy maintenance.
3.2.20 Check if the valve closes hard may due to debris lodged in the sealing area.
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3.2.21 The valves should not be used to force a pipe line in to the position as this may result in
distortion of the valve body.

3.3 Installation of Pipe Supports

3.3.1 Pipe Support spacing shall be provided as per the approved shop drawing and supporting details
and sections given in the specification.
3.3.2

Pipe mains running in shaft shall be supported by galvanized split clamps as per approved
calculation at all levels for the entire loads can be uniformly distributed.

3.3.3

Pipelines, which are not subject to thermal expansion, shall be supported directly to the
building structure. Support shall be as per construction detail drawing and approved shop
drawings.

3.3.7

All pipes shall be fixed and shall be run in parallel to the building contour and at the height
avoiding the interferences with the structure.

3.3.8 All supporting arrangements shall be provided with proper fixing arrangements.
3.3.11 Horizontal and Vertical pipes shall be supported as per spacing in the Pipe and Fittings
specifications.

3.4 Automatic Air Release Valves

3.5.1 Automatic air vents shall be provided at the highest point of piping mains, any riser and drops
which forms a loop to purge free air that high pressure during normal operation.

3.6

Drain Point
3.6.1

The drain valves shall be installed to blow-off sediments from strainers and tanks at lower level.

3.6.2

The drain points shall be provided at low points for draining and locate where easily accessible.
Drain point location shall be as per approved shop drawings.

3.7

Visual Inspection of Installed Pipe Work

The system shall be visually inspected by Efeco/Main Contractor to ensure that the correct installation
procedures have been followed and that the pipes and fittings are adequately supported and
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restrained in the prescribed manner. The inspection shall be offered for Engineers approval.

3.8

Hydro-Testing
3.8.1 Ensure that testing equipments / tools and water source are ready.
3.8.2 Pressure shall be applied to the system by means of a hand pump drawing water from a water
container. The pump discharge shall be connected to the system through a globe valve, check
valve, and recently calibrated pressure gauge of suitable range to have the test pressure read
in the middle of the range.
3.8.3 After the test pressure is reached, the pump shall be blocked off by closing the globe valve and
the variations of pressure in the system monitored on the pressure.
3.8.4 Check the pipes, pipe joints and accessories for the leakage of water while pumping and if any,
attend the fault and rectify.
3.8.5 Ensure and confirm that the air vent installed at higher point to release the air while the water
pressure build up gradually during water pumping under pressure test.
3.8.6 Ensure and confirm that the automatic air vents and any other sensitive instruments are either
removed or blanked off.
3.8.7 Gauges shall be fixed at different locations to ensure that the required readings are measured.
3.8.8 The system shall be drained in such a way that not to create any thrust at drain point. We make
sure that drain of water shall be carried out in different locations if possible and gradually
through drain valves.
3.8.9 The range of the pressure gauge shall be as twice as the rated test pressure.
3.8.10 Ensure all the leakages are arrested after the correction is made, the pressure test shall be
repeated until a completely tight system is ensured and the testing procedure shall be as per
specification. Page 4 of 14 of Fire Protection System Specification dated May 2010 state that:
Fire line piping shall be tested at 300 psi hydrostatic pressure. Prescribe test shall be
maintained for two hours without any perceptible drop in pressure. Ensure that during hydro
testing, calibrated pressure gauges are used and this is within the range of test pressure and
calibration certificate is available.
3.8.11 Pressure testing documentation shall be submitted along with inspection request for
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consultants approval.

3.9 Flushing of Piping Network:

After piping is erected and tested, all piping systems shall be cleaned of all mill and welding scale oil,
corrosion, and construction debris by technician. Systems shall be flushed clean and filled ready for
service, immediately after cleaning. Do not operate pumps or equipment until debris has been
removed from the respective system and system has been flushed.

Piping Flushing Procedures :

3.9.1 Ensure that all pipes and fittings installed are leak proof.
3.9.2 Flush supply pipe systems forward (normal direction of flow) to pump suctions. Provide drains
in system points, and air vents.
3.9.3 Entire piping systems shall be cleaned by continues circulation of clear, domestic water
through drain outlet. Pumps shall not be operated until system is clean.
3.9.4 Automatic devices which can become clogged during the cleaning process shall be
disconnected and shall not be connected permanently until cleaning process is complete.
3.9.5 Before installing the sprinkler heads, the complete piping shall be flushed & cleaned by
potable water.
3.9.6 Run the pump until the flushing water flow coming out of the piping network is clear and
without any solid matter.

3.10 Protection of Finished Sections

Completed pipe works shall be protected from damage by ensuring plastic end caps to cover all
terminated ends.

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4.0

PLANT EQUIPMENT
1) Pipe Fitters Tool Box with Hammer Drills
2) Helpers Tool Box
3) Threading Machine
4) Grooving Machine
5) Welding Machine with cables & holders with Screen
6) Work Benches
7) Tripods and stands
8) Grinding Machine
9) Lifting equipment
10) Scaffold Towers
11) Working Platforms as required

Personnel Protective Equipment:

1) Helmets
2) Safety Shoes
3) Coveralls
4) Masks
5) Hand Gloves
6) Safety Glasses

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5.0 SUPERVISION ARRANGEMENTS

The supervision of these works will be under the direct control of the Construction Manager assisted by
the Project Engineer, Site Engineer and Foreman with the back up from the Technical Engineer.
All Subcontractor works will be coordinated and controlled by the Construction Manager. A full time
competent Subcontractor Project Supervisor shall be deployed to the site.

6.0 TEMPORARY WORKS TO BE DESIGNED & INSTALLED

All the Safe Working Scaffolding Platforms will be installed in compliance to safety standard
requirements.

7.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Implementation of Health & Safety mechanisms and checks shall be done as per contract agreement
and the approved EFECO safety manual. The safety officer shall carryout the necessary routine
inspections.
Safety Lighting : Safety lights will be used in case of power failure ensuring good illumination for the
personnel. Green color safety jacket shall be worn on site for all personnel who are in site.
Task Lighting : Adequate lighting will be provided ensuring the good illumination of the working area.
Task Lighting will be connected to the nearest site distribution board which is RCD protected.
Emergency Arrangements : Site general safety procedure will be followed. In case of emergency, the
safety officer will stop the work. He will put in to action the emergency arrangements as described in
EFECO safety Manual.
Risk Control : Risk Assessment and their controls are carried out for the following activity / hazards
and enclosed with this method statement.
a) Using Hand Tools
b) Using Ladders / Step Ladders
c) Using Mobile Elevated working Platforms
d) Working at Heights
e) Disposal of Waste Materials
f) Welding Operations
g) Using Disc Cutter / Abrasive Wheels
h) Using Portable Pipe Threading Machine
i) Temporary Site Electrical Supply
The safety officer has the right to stop all the Fire Fighting activity, if he is not satisfied with the safety
arrangement on site during installation and testing process.
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8. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
All remedial measures to control all the operations within the environmental legal limits for information and
record.

9. SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS
No additional security arrangements over and above those already in place at the site, restricted access
to the job site and the maintaining of the boundary fence security guards will be posted on all entrance
points being used by vehicles during the camping out of this item of work to control and coordinate traffic
movements.

10. SPECIFIC CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

We are executing all the works by following the Project Specifications Section No. 15310, 15060 and all
the related issued For Construction drawings.

11. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

Contract Documents : Mechanical Specification Division 15 Section
15310, 15060
Drawings

Marked ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION

The Drawings and Installation details of manufacturer should provide enough details for the installation

to be carried out. In the absence of any information of the above documents should be referred.

12. RECORDS TO BE PRODUCED

The following Form(s) / Checklist(s) shall be prepared and raised to verify the above activity to ensure
that the activity is carried out as per the contract requirements.
a) Inspection Request (IRs) Revision 0 shall be raised along with QC checklist for every
completed installation works of Fire Fighting Pipes & Fittings.
b) QC Checklist for Installation of Fire Fighting Pipes & Fittings
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c) Test Report Format for Hydro-Testing.

13. ATTACHMENTS
The following documents are enclosed with this method statement:
a) Form I T PFF-003 - Inspection and Test Plan For Installation of Fire Fighting Pipe & Fittings
b) QC Checklist for Installation of Fire Fighting Pipe Work and Fittings
c) Risk Assessment Form - Using Hand Tools (QC-RAF-01)
d) Risk Assessment Form Using Ladders & Step Ladders (QC-RAF-02)
e) Risk Assessment Form Using Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (QC-RAF-03)
f) Risk Assessment Form Working at Heights (QC-RAF-04)
g) Risk Assessment Form Disposal of Waste Material (QC-RAF-05)
h) Risk Assessment Form Disc Cutters / Abrasive Wheels (QC-RAF-06)
i) Risk Assessment Form Using Portable Pipe Threading Machines (QC-RAF-07)
j) Risk Assessment Form Welding Operations (QC-RAF-08)
k) Risk Assessment Form - Temporary Site Electrical Supply (Installation & Usage) (QC-RAF-09)

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