Method Statement For Lightning Protection System

United Engineers (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
257 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim

Singapore 629147
Tel: +6562660988
Fax: +6562686993
CONTENTS:
1. Scope of works
2. Project organization for Health & Safety Control
3. Health & Safety Risk and Control
4. Access / Egress
5. Lighting
6. Plant & Equipment
7. Personnel Training Certificate
8. Hazardous Materials & Substances
9. Waste Management
10. Special Control Measures
Appendixes
Appendix 1: Checklist for Lightning Protection System
Appendix 2: Project Organization for Health & Safety control
Appendix 3: Risk Assessment
Appendix 4: Personnel Training Certificate

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1. Scope of Works
Scope of Activities
This scope defines the minimum standards to be adopted when installing Lightning
Protection System according to construction co-ordination drawings. A lightning
protection system performs a simple task. It provides a specified path on which
lightning can travel. When a building structure is equipped with a lightning protection
system, the destructive power of the lightning strike is directed safely into the
ground, leaving the structure and personal belongings unharmed.
Site Procedure
Site mobilization shall be done with real time monitoring the conditions & progress of
builder works. Before commencement of the work, carry out examination of the
physical condition of the area. Photographs should be taken where necessary, prior
to commencement and during works.

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Method Statement
I.
Preparation stage
a. The principle components of a conventional structural lightning protection system
are
1. Air Termination Network
2. Down Conductors
3. Earth Termination Network
4. Bonding
b. Specification allows the use of 'natural conductors' such as rebars and structural
steelwork, provided that they are electrically continuous and adequately earthed.
c. Prior to install lightning protection system examine paths to ensure all areas free
of debris that may interfere with the installation.
d. Inventory all items immediately after unloading, using manufactures packing list.
e. All the related material should be stored away from high traffic areas.
II.
Installation Stage
a. Site survey of the proposed Lightning Protection System based on approved CSD
by foreman/sub-contractor together with Engineer.
b. Installation must be carried out based on approved shop drawings & samples by
foreman/ sub-contractor.
c. Method and material used for the installation of Lightning protection system shall
comply BS6651. (Protection of structure against lightning).
d. The earth electrode pits location shall be marked out on site before commencement
of hammering in electrodes. The earth pits shall be near the location of the down
conductors.
e. Those earth pits located in the basement shall be provided with seals to prevent
f.
penetration of the ground slab.

Electrodes are hammered into the ground and reading is taken to ensure that the
resistance is less than 10 ohms per electrode.

g. Lightning Protection System accessories.

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Earth rods
Earth rod
clamps
Earth plates
Bonds and
clamps
Earth points
and bosses
Earth bars and

disconnecting
links
Static earthing
kits
Compression
connectors
Compression
tools
Inspection pits
and Earth rod
seals
Accessories
h. Earth termination network: The means of dissipating the current to the general mass
of earth. Choose an earth electrode to suit the ground conditions in the locality of
the structure. Electrodes are available in the form of rods and plates (lattice or solid)
i.
Earth rod clamps: Select a high copper content alloy earth rod clamp for the
connection of the earthing conductor to the earth rod. In this below ground

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application, the clamp must ensure a good electrical contact and resist corrosion
throughout the lifetime of the installation.
j.
Earth inspection chambers: Select an earth inspection chamber to protect the earth
electrode connections.
k. Bonding: Bonding is the most commonly employed method of avoiding the

damaging effects of side flashing. All continuous metalwork should be considered
for bonding. All metallic services, eg cable armouring, gas, water or steam piping,
entering the building should also be bonded as directly as possible to the earth
termination network.
Select the correct type of metalwork bond for the application, ie a flat column face, a
circular rainwater pipe or a ribbed reinforcing bar
l.
Depending on the specification, the down conductor tapes can be thermal weld to
the rebar and casted in the column or run in a continuous strip on the surface of the

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external wall.
m. For casting of column, floor, continuous supervision is necessary to ensure that the
tape is extended before the main builder close up form work before casting.
Approved clamps to be used for extension tape.
n. Down conductor network: The down conductor system is the means of carrying the
current of a lightning strike safely to the earth termination network.
o. Conductor fixings: Select the correct system of fixings for each part of the conductor
system
p. Air termination network: The air termination network is the point of connection for a
lightning strike. It typically consists of a meshed conductor arrangement covering
the roof of the structure.
Use air terminals in the form of vertical air rods for the protection of prominent roof
top features or equipment. Use strike pads to expose concealed conductors

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q. Air terminal bases: Choose the correct air terminal base. This will ensure that the
vertical air rods are both solidly fixed to the fabric of the structure and have a low
resistance connection to the conductor network
r.
Conductor jointing clamps: Select a component for the interconnection of multiple

conductors or for changes of direction. Jointing clamps will ensure a low resistance,
corrosion resistant connection.
s. Test clamps: In order to allow periodic disconnection and testing of the earth
termination network, select a test clamp to be placed within the run of each down
conductor.

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t.
After installation, Engineer- in-charge shall check the complete works and complete
the inspection check list for Lightning Protection System installation works (See
Annecure:1)
u. Engineer-in-charge shall arrange and request for inspection with the Owners
representative Residential Technical Officer (RTO) using approved Main con
Request for Inspection (RIN) form.
III.
Preferred Materials
Lightning Protection
Furse, Emtech and Heng
System
2. Project organization for Health & Safety Control

(See annex. 3)
3. Health & Safety risks and controls
(Please refer to attach Risk assessment in respect to above scope of works Annex.4)
4. Acess / Egress
Proper step ladders shall be provided for access and egress into Distribution board as
applicable.
5. Lighting
Adequate temporary/task lighting shall be provided if work to be carried at night or at dark
places.

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6. Plant & Equipment

S/N
1
2
3
4
Description
Center punch
Brace
Hammer
Electrical drill (only for surface installation works)
Unit
1 lot
1 lot
1 lot
1 lot
Diagonal-Cutting Pliers
1 lot
Wire Stripper/Cutter with Spring
1 lot
Side-Cutting Pliers
1 lot
Level
1lot
Shank Screwdriver
1 lot
10
P.P.E. Personal Protective Equipment (safety helmet, Boots,

gloves & safety vest )
1 set per worker
*The above machinery & Equipment used quantity will be varied depending on site conditions
and production rate.
7. Personnel Training Certificate

(Annexure 4)
8. Waste management
The Rubbish which would be created from our scope of works will be disposed to the
designated dumping ground.
9. Special Control measures

The following general control measures against Safety, Environment and Quality shall be
required for our scope of work and special control measures are not applicable for us
Proper PPE must be worn at all time
Permit to work at height > 2m where applicable

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Lifting operation permit (using crane) where applicable.
Confined space permit where applicable.
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.
Appendix

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ANNEX 1:
Checklist
for
Light Protection
System Installation

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ANNEX 2:
Project Organization
for Health & Safety
Control

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ANNEX 3:
Risk Assessment

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ANNEX 4:
Personnel Training
Certificate

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United Engineers (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

257 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim

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penetration of the ground slab.

resistance is less than 10 ohms per electrode.

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Earth bars and

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k. Bonding: Bonding is the most commonly employed method of avoiding the

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Conductor jointing clamps: Select a component for the interconnection of multiple

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Furse, Emtech and Heng

2. Project organization for Health & Safety Control

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6. Plant & Equipment

Wire Stripper/Cutter with Spring

P.P.E. Personal Protective Equipment (safety helmet, Boots,

1 set per worker

7. Personnel Training Certificate

9. Special Control measures

Proper PPE must be worn at all time

Permit to work at height > 2m where applicable

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Lifting operation permit (using crane) where applicable.

Confined space permit where applicable.

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