End User Main Contractor Fire Fighting System Contractor

Project Title: 132/11KV GARDEN CITY substation Document No: FP/005

Document Title: METHOD STATEMENT PAINTING

132/11KV GARDEN CITY substation

INSTALLATION OF FIRE
2.5

PROTECTION SYSTEM PIPES

Prepared By Reviewed By Reviewed By Reviewed By

VS SIEMENS TRACTEBEL ENGIE DEWA
Name Raj Kumar
Signature

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 INDEX

SL.NO. DESCRIPTION

2.5.1 OBJECTIVES
2.5.2 SCOPE
2.5.3 RESPONSIBILITY & SITE SUPERVISION
2.5.4 PREPARATION AND PRE-INSTALLATION WORK
2.5.5 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
2.5.6 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
2.5.7 QA/QC DOCUMENTS
2.5.8 INSPECTION AND MEASURING EQUIPMENT USED
2.5.9 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
2.5.10 RISK & IMPACT ASSESSMENT

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2.5.1 OBJECTIVES
2.5.1.1 The objective of this method statement is to establish the necessary
guidelines for the installation of fire protection system piping accordance
with the contract requirements.

2.5.2. SCOPE
2.5.2.1 This Method Statement shall ensure that the installation of fire protection
system piping is executed safely and in accordance with the contract
requirements.
2.5.2.2 This method statements aims to ensure that work quality assurance
and quality control activities are conducted in a systematic manner,
works are inspected and conformance is verified and documented.
2.5.2.3 This method statement relates to all the protection system piping work
package and site wide once installation for the project commences.

2.5.3. RESPONSIBILITY & SITE SUPERVISION

2.5.3.1 Project manager will have the overall responsibility of the project for
execution, quality and safety.

2.5.3.2 Responsibility for the implementation of this method statement rests with
the Project Manager. Site supervision shall be delegated to Vision Safety
Engineer/Supervisor.

2.5.4. PREPARATION AND PRE-INSTALLATION WORK

2.5.4.1 Before commencement of any installation activity, the supervisor must
ensure that:
2.5.4.2 Approved drawing is available at site.
2.5.4.3 Check the sleeves are as per the drawing.
2.5.4.4 Ensure the cable tray layout in the basement matches with the tray
layout in Vision Safety shop drawing.
2.5.4.5 Check the equipment orientation in the transformer rooms as per the
Vision Safety drawing.
2.5.4.6 Check the trench and valve chamber as per the Vision Safety drawing.
2.5.4.7. Materials must be inspected by the Consultant/ DEWA.

2.5.4.8 Clear and safe access to work is available.

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2.5.4.9 Inspect the area for any possible clashes with other services. If any, resolve
the same before proceeding with the work.

2.5.4.10 Inspect all materials for any damages prior to installation.

2.5.4.11 Check access is available to the area where installation work is to be carried
out.

2.5.4.12 All the pipes fabrication supports, tools/machinery required for the task
are readily available on site.

Mechanical Grooved joints (65 dia and above)

2.5.4.13 using the correct grooving machine for rolled grooves as supplied by
the manufacturer. Prepare the end of pipe to accept mechanical
joint fitting as per the manufacturer’s instructions.

2.5.4.14. Install mechanical joint fittings complete with gasket and lubricant before
tighten bolt.

Threaded Joints (Up to 50 dia)

2.5.4.15 Ensure that plain ends are cut square. Remember out bore at plain ends.
Screw plain ends, taper thread.

2.5.4.16 Coat male pipe threads with jointing compound or PTTE tape on small
sizes. Immediately after applying coating, connect with female end of
socket of fitting and tighten ensuring that coating does not intrude into
pipe. Leave joint clean.

2.5.4.17 Check pipe work and supports to be installed is indicated on approved

construction drawings.

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2.5.5 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
INSTALLATION OF THE PIPE WORK WILL BE CARRIED OUT AS UNDER:
2.5.5.1 Fix supports and hanger with approved material, as per approved
layout drawings.
2.5.5.2 Cut all excess hanger rods to leave only 25mm lengths below the
supports for final adjustment of levels, if required.
2.5.5.3 Pipe of dia <= 50mm shall have threaded joints and pipes of dia 65mm
and above shall be with grooved coupling joints. The pipe work shall
be grooved and installed as per coupling manufacturer instruction.
2.5.5.4 Install pipe work at height and to grade lines shown on approved
drawings, in a near and tidy manner.
2.5.5.5 Hole saw cutter shall be used to cut holes in pipe work where required for
fitting mechanical tee etc.
2.5.5.6 Install valves, supervisory switches, flow switches, pressure gauges etc
as per approved drawings and manufacturer Instructions.
2.5.5.7 Install drain valves at all low points as shown on approved drawings
and ensure that water can be drained from all action of pipe work.
2.5.5.8 Test &drain valves of suitable sizes shall be provided at the farthest
point in the system in each zone as per approved drawings.
2.5.5.9 Check and ensure easy access is available for maintenance and
removal of all components such as valves, switches etc.
2.5.5.10 The droppers for sprinkler heads are installed at location as per
approved layout/ coordinated drawings.
2.5.5.11 Flush and clean the entire piping with clean water until the system
is clean.
2.5.5.12 Install correct type of sprinkler head & nozzles as per approved
drawings and manufacturer instructions.
2.5.5.13 Lean the pipe work thoroughly to remove all dirt, soil, oil etc. and
apply touchup red paint if required.
2.5.5.14 RFI shall be raise for installation inspection after complete installation of
one zone.

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2.5.6. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
2.5.6.1 Drawings
2.5.6.2 The opening locations are shown on respective approved builder’s work
layout drawing.
2.5.6.3 Pipes are to be installed as per installation details shown on the approved
drawing.

2.5.7 QA/QC DOCUMENTS

2.5.7.1 All QA/QC Control regarding installation shall be in co-ordination
with Vision Safety Engineers and DEWA QA/QC Engineers.
2.5.7.2 Co-ordinate with Main Contractor to carryout inspection completed
works by DEWA.

2.5.8 MEASURING EQUIPMENT USED

2.5.8.1 Measuring tape.
2.5.8.2 Spirit Level.

2.5.9 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

2.5.9.1 Threading machine.
2.5.9.2 Grooving machine.
2.5.9.3 Ladder and Scaffolding.
2.5.9.4 Hand tools including 110V Electric Drill Machine.
2.5.9.5 Hole saw cutting machine.

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 2.5.10 Risk & Impact Assessment
Assessment Sheet

OH&S Environ OH&S Environ

Initial Initial Residual Residual
Risk Risk Risk Risk
No. Task / Aspect Impact / Hazard Controls OH&S Controls Environmental
Rating Rating Rating Rating
(refer to (refer to (refer to (refer to
matrix) matrix) matrix) matrix)
1. Using threading Cuts/ abrasions 6 6 1. Daily task briefings must 1. Providing 2 2
machine/ Grooving Oil spill/ be provided to all proper dip
machine accumulation of operatives by the trays to collect
pipe pieces and immediate supervisor the oil spillage.
threaded metal prior to work.
waste. 2. Regular cleaning
Noise pollution. 2. Isolation zones must be up of the
provided and well threading
signage around the machine.
working area to avoid Removal of the
unauthorized entry. metal pipe pieces
and threaded
3. Use of proper threading metal waste at
technique as referred in regular intervals
the working manual. and to be
disposed at
4. Daily visual inspection of designated area.
the threading machine
prior to work by the 3. Use of proper
concerned supervisor. ear plugs if the
threading
5. The pipe threading sound exceeds
machine should be fitted 80 db.

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 with an interlocking
device.

6. Training must be
provided to the operator
including the
manufactures
information.

2. Lifting and Manual handling 6 N/A 1. Using proper PPE, N/A 2 N/A
positioning of pipes (Pinch points) especially rigger hand
on threading Hand or finger gloves, hard hat, steel
machine/Grooving entrapment bottom safety shoe. Close
machine between loads. supervision required
Injury to hands when they are
Injury to back commencing the work.
bones. 2. Use lifting aids wherever
possible like trolley etc.
3. Assess the load prior to
lifting and use the
required manpower for
lifting.
4. Personnel are required to
be aware of potential
pinch points and cut
potential.

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3. Working with 220v Electrocution 9 N/A 1. A permit should be N/A 3 N/A
equipment. Minor or major required to work with
injury to 220v operated
operative’s equipment prior to use.
electrical shock/ 2. Do not use equipment
burning/Fire. with damaged casing or
damaged leads.
3. Users shall ensure that
electrically operated
tools and equipment are
inspected daily and that
damaged or non
functioning equipment is
returned to stores at
once.
4. Ensure the cables are not
laid on wet surface
5. RCD’s shall be fitted to
220v equipment.
6. All electrically operated
tools and equipment
shall be inspected every 3
months by the
electrician.
7. Adequate fire
extinguisher (CO2 / DCP)
must be placed near to
the work area.

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 1. Only competent persons
shall be authorised to
erect and inspect
lightweight mobile
aluminium tower
scaffold.

2. Scaffold shall be
inspected weekly or
when altered, and a scaff-
tag shall be used to
record inspection.
Installation using
3. Stepladders may be used
lightweight mobile Falling Objects /
4 for short duration work
aluminium Falling Persons /
6 N/A or for inspections. N/A 2 N/A
scaffolding or Overturning /
stepladder Collapse
4. Stepladders over 2m
shall be footed by an
operative.

5. Operatives shall not

stand on a rung where
the top of the stepladder
is above knee height.

6. Stepladders may not be

used close to an edge –
regardless of edge
protection.

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 1. Vision Safety will operate
a mechanical safe system
of work when
pressurising pipe work
systems. Only authorized
Flood / Fire /
persons may pressurize
Impact with high
pipe work systems. 1. Discharge of
velocity objects /
Pressurising of pipe substances
5 Damage to nearby 4 1 1 1
work systems 2. A permit to work will be (fluids) into the
plant and
issued for this activity environment
equipment
3. Adequate signs
“Pressurizing work in
progress” to be stacked
the area.

Risk / Impact Assessment Matrix

Likelihood
Risk Assessment Consequence
Matrix Extremely Loss, accident, illness or an environmental incident can only
1 unlikely
occur under extraordinary conditions or due to human
1 behavior. 2 3
Unlikely Generally well managed.
2 1 1 2 3
Likelihood
of Harm 2 2 4 6

3 3 6 9

6 to 9 = Priority HIGH
3 to 4 = Priority MEDIUM 11

1 to 2 = Priority LOW
 Insufficient or substandard controls in place.
Where an accident resulting in injury or environmental
3 Likely incident may occur If substandard controls remain in place.
Serious failure in management controls. An accident or
incident is likely to occur unless controls are applied.

Consequence
Minor Injury. Minor
Causing minor injuries, (e.g. cuts, scratches, minor burn) or
1 Environmental
minor spillages / releases.
Impact.
Less than 3 days.
Causing significant Injuries (e.g. cuts requiring stitches,
Significant
2 Environmental
sprains, bruises, lacerations, burns) or a Significant
environmental impact to the immediate environment.
Impact

Injury 3 day + / Temporary disability, bad sprain; Major lacerations or

Major Injury or burns; Permanent disability e.g. Loss of limb or sight;
3 Death. Major Hospital care for 24hrs, Fractures to major extremities;
Environmental Electric burns, Unconscious, Death. Major environmental
Impact impact to the immediate environment.

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 Prepared By:
Name: Signature: Date:
Project Manager Approval
Name: Signature: Date:
Responsible Person (for activity)
Supervisor / Foreman Signature: Date:
Action Plan (where required)

Date Action to be Completed Completed

No: Further Action Required Responsible Person
by Y/N

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Risk & Impact Assessment – Guidance Notes

 Assess the risks by evaluating each hazard in turn. To assess the risk, the likelihood of the hazard or
hazardous event occurring must be determined.
 Guidance on risk and likelihood is provided with the risk assessment matrix above. These lists are
not exhaustive and show typical examples only.
 A score of 1 to 3 must be selected from the risk assessment matrix, with 1 meaning that the event is
unlikely to occur and 3 meaning that the event is highly likely to occur.
 Following this, the consequence of the event occurring must be determined. This is the severity of
the injury or damage that will be caused if the event takes place.
 A low consequence of 1 on the risk assessment matrix means that no injury would be sustained if
the event happened. A high consequence of 3 for example, means that a fatality is likely if the event
occurs.
 The next step requires the selected likelihood to be multiplied by the selected consequence to arrive
at a Risk Rating. For example a likelihood of 2 multiplied by a consequence of 3 will produce a Risk
Rating of 6 (2 x 3 = 6). For Vision Safety, a Risk Rating of 6 or more is regarded as a high risk priority.
 In such cases effective risk control measures must be developed to control the risk. Lower priority
risk shall not be ignored, however, control measures should be appropriate to the Risk Rating and
based on the principal of ‘Reasonably Practicable’, a balance of risk and cost.
 Once control measures are applied the risk rating is again calculated. This ‘Residual Risk’ rating
should show a reduction in the level of risk due to the control measures. Ideally the residual risk will
be low. Note that a task should not proceed unless the residual risk has been reduced to 3.
 Note that the consequence will never change. What can be changed is the likelihood. This must be
managed and must be 1, giving a maximum residual risk of 3.
 The process is be used to also include environmental aspects. The matrix can be used to manage
environmental impacts and this is provided for on the assessment sheet.
 Action Plan: where a score rating is 6 or above further actions / preventative measures will be
required to ensure that the hazard and risks are irradiated or bought down to as low as reasonably
practicable. Responsibilities and actions noted must be completed PRIOR, to works / activity
commencing.

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