Method Statement For Installation

Of Electric PVC Conduits And

Accessories

Method Statement For Installation Of Electrical PVC Conduits And Accessories In The
Concrete Slabs, Columns, Block Works And Concrete Walls

1. Introduction and Scope

This method statement explains the detailed requirements and procedures for the
installation of PVC Conduits and accessories in the concrete slabs, columns, block
works and concrete walls.

2. Applicable Project Specification

Document No.:
Section: Conduit
Division:
Sub-division:
 3. Location of Activity
Inside and out side the building.

4. Operation
Material: Material used will be as approved by the engineer. The sizes and routes
routing will be as per the approved shop drawing.
Storage and Protection: Deliver components parts to site, completely identified in
accordance with shop and certified CAD drawings prepared for this work. Store in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions, above ground, properly protected from
the weather and construction activities.
5. Installation

1. During the course of the installation of the conduit system, procedures for working
and dressing the installation as recommended shall be employed.
2. All bends and sets shall be in accordance with IEE regulation 522-08 formed with the
aid of a helical spring fitted internally, with if necessary, the conduit warmed
sufficiently for it to move without avoidable wall thinning of the out side of the bend.
3. Conduit system shall be installed so as to ensure compliance with the requirements of
Specified Standard and Regulation.
4. Joints between PVC conduit + fittings shall be made with suitable adhesive, but
expansion couplings shall be installed where any length of conduit , inclusive of draw
in boxes etc, exceeds five meters in length.
5. The minimum and maximum sizes of conduit to be employed shall be 20mm and
32mmdiameter respectively, unless otherwise stated in subsequent sections of
the specification.
6. Conduits in floors shall be routed and installed so as to avoid the fixings of floor
standing equipment to be installed on the floor.
6. Fixing of Conduits

When conduits are run on shuttering, prior to the laying of concrete insitu, additional
security must be provided near to every box and at intervals of not more than 1.2
meters by binding short lengths of steel wire, of not less than 2mm diameter twisted
around the conduit and reinforcing steel. The conduits shall be adequately fixed to
prevent excessive movement and damage during the pouring and setting of concrete
and shall be protected from mechanical damage. Check there is no damage before
screed / concrete is poured. Unless otherwise indicated to cast in conduits shall not be
less than 30mm.cores to plastered over conduits shall not be less than 5mm.
 Where conduits are left "open ended" prior to wiring they shall be protected by caps or
plugs to prevent the ingress of building material.
All conduits runs must be designed to permit wiring to be readily installed after the
complete erection of the conduits through the available draw-in, accessory and luminary
suspension boxes.
Where surface mounted equipment (other than luminaries) is specified, all concealed
conduits shall be terminated and an adaptable box installed recessed into the wall at
every surface mounted equipment position.
Where conduits pass through an external wall/roof the conduit box shall be fitted on the
side and after wiring filled with an inert, permanently plastic compound having a high
insulation value.
Make provision in conduit and trunking, installation where building expansion joints are
crossed or settlement is likely
Ensure conduits are not concealed until works has been inspected and approved.
Ensure that conduit and fittings buried in concrete or behind plaster are protected
against corrosion or electrolytic action prior to rendering.

7. Responsibility
Project Manager:
o To ensure that all the preparation and application works are carried out according to
the Contract Specification and with the approved drawings.
o To ensure that the progressing of work is carried out according to the planned
program and as per the approved method of statement.
o To ensure that all the equipment and materials required to execute the work are
available according to the planned construction program.
o To co ordinate with the Main contractor, MEP Coordinator and Safety Officer, for a
safe and proper execution of the works.
Site Engineer:
o To ensure that the works are carried out according to the Contract Specifications,
approved method statement and the shop drawings.
o To provide all necessary information and distribute responsibilities to his
construction team.
o To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work program and to report to
the Project Manager.
o To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the works are carried out in
safe practicing methods.
Foreman:
o 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.
o To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hand are aware of the job
requirements and they have enough information to carryout their duties properly.
 o To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the manpower involved in the
works are moving as agreed and planned for the work.
o To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and advise the site
engineer of any requirement for additional resources.
o To control disposal of waste materials according to the instructions received from
the site engineer.
o 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.
o To inform the site engineer and of the areas ready for inspection.
o Distribution and the control of material shall be monitored by foreman and store
keeper.
8. Equipment Requirements
The requirements that will be engaged for PVC Conduiting works will be as follows:
1. Hack saw
2. Measuring tape
3. Cutting plier
4. Knipex (End cutter)
5. Bending spring
6. Drilling Machine
9. Health and Safety
Strictly followed as per the manufacturers Health and Safety recommendations for
handling and use of the materials. Ensure all involved personnel shall be aware of the
same.

10. Inspection and Test Plan Format For Installation

Of PVC Conduits And Accessories In The Concrete
Slabs, Columns, Block Works And Concrete Walls
ITP Verifying /
Inspection Type of Reference Testing Requirement/
Clause Control Data
Description Inspection Document Acceptance Criteria
No. Forms

Design Drawings,
Design and Review of Design Authorities
1 All the Drawings
Drawings Documents Drawings Departments
Requirements

Approved Should be as per the

Material Review of Documents
2 Drawing, approved drawing and
Approval Documents Submittals
Specification Specification
 Proper bends correct height
Check Approved and Location, material
Approved Drawin
3 installation of Visual Method should have minimum status
Method Statemen
PVC Conduits Statement on No Objection with
comments (2)

Raise Visual
Approved NO obstructions height, Approved
4 inspection Measurement
Drawings Proper position Drawings
request instrument