ETIHAD TOWERS PROJECT-ABU DHABI

CLIENT : SSPD
PROJECT MANAGEMENT : HILL INTERNATIONAL
CONSULTANT : CANSULT MAUNSELL | AECOM
MAIN CONTRACTOR : ARABIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY VOLTAS LIMITED
MEP-SUBCONTRACTOR : VOLTAS LIMITED

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION&TESTING OF DOMESTIC HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY PIPING
(THERMAL INSULATION ONLY ON CENTRALISED HOT WATER SUPPLY IN TOWER-1)

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR

INSTALLATION & TESTING OF DOMESTIC HOT
AND COLD WATER SUPPLY PIPING
(THERMAL INSULATION ONLY ON CENTRALISED
HOT WATER SUPPLY IN TOWER-1)

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01 15-12-2007 Second Issue

Rev Date Description of Compiled by Checked Approved Approved
No. DD-MM-YY Revision VOLTAS ACC QA-QC ACC - CM ACC PM

CONTENTS

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 ETIHAD TOWERS PROJECT-ABU DHABI

CLIENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANT
MAIN CONTRACTOR
MEP-SUBCONTRACTOR
: SSPD
: HILL INTERNATIONAL
: CANSULT MAUNSELL | AECOM
: ARABIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY VOLTAS LIMITED
: VOLTAS LIMITED

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION&TESTING OF DOMESTIC HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY PIPING
(THERMAL INSULATION ONLY ON CENTRALISED HOT WATER SUPPLY IN TOWER-1)

Sr. Subject

1.0 Scope
2.0 References
3.0 General
4.0 Resources
4.1 Materials
4.2 List of Equipment
4.3 Personnel
5.0 Definitions & Abbreviations
6.0 Procedure
6.1 Pre Installation Procedures
6.2 Method of Installation
6.3 Pressure testing
6.4 Insulation
7.0 Quality Control
8.0 Safety

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 ETIHAD TOWERS PROJECT-ABU DHABI

CLIENT : SSPD
PROJECT MANAGEMENT : HILL INTERNATIONAL
CONSULTANT : CANSULT MAUNSELL | AECOM
MAIN CONTRACTOR : ARABIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY VOLTAS LIMITED
MEP-SUBCONTRACTOR : VOLTAS LIMITED

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION&TESTING OF DOMESTIC HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY PIPING
(THERMAL INSULATION ONLY ON CENTRALISED HOT WATER SUPPLY IN TOWER-1)

1. SCOPE: -

This Method Statement covers the on site installation, testing and insulation of the Domestic
Water Supply Piping including Secondary risers and the requirements of checks to be carried
out.
2. REFERENCES: -

o Project Specifications Section: 2510

o Approved shop drawings(latest revision)
o Approved Material Submittals (Transmittal No. S-0003)

3. GENERAL: -

Domestic Water Supply Piping System includes Hot Water, Cool Cold Water & Cold Water
Supply Piping, Risers, fittings, valves and accessories used for supply of water to Toilets, Wash
Rooms, Kitchen and Utility rooms.

4. RESOURCES: -

4.1. Materials:
Approved Material submittals for
PPR pipes & fittings for Hot & Cold Water supply, shall be PN 20 Thermo
pipe as per material Submittal No.S-0003/Rev-0/12-07-07, Approved
with A status.
Valves
P.gauge (calibrated)
Test plug
Drops to individual fixtures.
Support system components as per material SubmittalNo.S-00049/Rev-
0/12-09-07, Approved with A status.
Insulation Materials.
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 ETIHAD TOWERS PROJECT-ABU DHABI

CLIENT : SSPD
PROJECT MANAGEMENT : HILL INTERNATIONAL
CONSULTANT : CANSULT MAUNSELL | AECOM
MAIN CONTRACTOR : ARABIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY VOLTAS LIMITED
MEP-SUBCONTRACTOR : VOLTAS LIMITED

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION&TESTING OF DOMESTIC HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY PIPING
(THERMAL INSULATION ONLY ON CENTRALISED HOT WATER SUPPLY IN TOWER-1)

4.2. Equipment:
Drilling Machine
Cutter for PPR pipes
Electro Fusion Welding Machine for PPR.
Scaffolding
Ladders
Plumbers standard tool kit
Hydraulic Pressure test pump
Calibrated pressure gauges 0 to 15 BAR.(Approx)
Spirit level
4.3. Personnel:
Construction Manager
Project Engineer Plumbing
Site Engineer/Site supervisor
QA/QC Engineer
Safety Officer
Site Foreman
Plumbers
Helpers

5. DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS: -

CM - Construction Manager
MC - Main Contractor
CM - Construction Manager
PE - Project Engineer
SE - Site Engineer

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 ETIHAD TOWERS PROJECT-ABU DHABI

CLIENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANT
MAIN CONTRACTOR
MEP-SUBCONTRACTOR
: SSPD
: HILL INTERNATIONAL
: CANSULT MAUNSELL | AECOM
: ARABIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY VOLTAS LIMITED
: VOLTAS LIMITED

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION&TESTING OF DOMESTIC HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY PIPING
(THERMAL INSULATION ONLY ON CENTRALISED HOT WATER SUPPLY IN TOWER-1)

QA/QC-E - Quality Assurance & Quality Control Engineer

FM - Foreman
SO - Safety Officer

6. PROCEDURE

6.1 Pre Installation Procedures Responsibility

1. Ensure that approved materials are available to carry out the work. PE/SE
2. Proper materials including pipes, fittings and associated accessories PE/SE
are withdrawn from stores according to approved shop drawing and
good engineering practices.
3. Physical verification of materials will be carried out for any damages SE
prior to taking from stores.
4. Prior to commencement of work, areas and access will be inspected to CM/SE
confirm that site is ready to commence the work.
5. All relevant documentation (Drawings) and Material applicable to PE/SE
particular section of works will be checked by Site Supervisor prior to
commencement of work.
6. The Site Engineer/ Site supervisor will give necessary instructions to SE/FM
tradesmen (Plumbers) and provide necessary approved & stamped for
Construction/Shop drawings along with coordinated layouts
7. The Site Engineer/Foremen will also check that proper tools and SE/FM
equipment are available to carry out the work and are in compliance
with contract specification.
8. The Site Engineer also explains the tradesmen regarding safety SE/FM
precautions to be observed.
9. Prior to Hydrostatic Pressure testing, Site Engineer will ensure that SE/
calibrated pressure gauges are available and are in good condition. QA/QC-E

6.2 Method of Installation Responsibility

1. Supervisor will carryout at site survey and mark the route of water CM/SE/FM

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 ETIHAD TOWERS PROJECT-ABU DHABI

CLIENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANT
MAIN CONTRACTOR
MEP-SUBCONTRACTOR
: SSPD
: HILL INTERNATIONAL
: CANSULT MAUNSELL | AECOM
: ARABIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY VOLTAS LIMITED
: VOLTAS LIMITED

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION&TESTING OF DOMESTIC HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY PIPING
(THERMAL INSULATION ONLY ON CENTRALISED HOT WATER SUPPLY IN TOWER-1)

supply piping (Hot & Cold) as per approved shop drawings. In the
event that there are any discrepancies or difficulties in executing the
work, these will be brought to the notice of Project Engineer for
corrective action.
2. Coordination with other trades will be carried out while marking the CM/SE/FM
route of piping.
3. Determine the position of supports and fix the supports using anchor SE/FM
bolts and ensure all fixing are tight and secure. While drilling the
soffits, ensure that there is no damage to embedded services in the
slab.
4. Any cut edges of angles, channels or threaded rods will be touch up SE/FM
with appropriate paint.
5. Install the pipes in position on the supports. Wherever possible SE/FM
preassembly of pipes and fitting at ground level will be carried out.
6. Assemble the pipes and fittings as per approved shop drawings. CM/SE/FM
7. For joining of PP-R pipes and fitting manufacturers recommendations CM/SE/FM
will be followed.
8. Fix the female elbow/female Adopter, with cover to be located at SE/FM
proper height as per approved shop drawing. Ensure the line and
alignment with wall tiling.
9. Spacing between supports/hangers will be maintained in accordance SE/FM
with latest approved shop drawings/manufacturers
recommendations.
10. Ensure all open ends of pipes, fittings and valves are covered with CM/SE/FM
protection cap before leaving work space.

6.3. Installation of Valves and Accessories Responsibility

1. Install system valves and accessories as per latest approved shop SE/FM
drawings.
2. Ensure that system equipment, valves and accessories are secure and SE/FM
rigid.
3. The installation shall be done allowing sufficient access to all SE/FM
valves/pressure reducing valves/water hammer arrestors/strainers/
gauges as per Manufacturers recommendations.

6.4. Installation of Water Supply Risers Responsibility

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 ETIHAD TOWERS PROJECT-ABU DHABI

CLIENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANT
MAIN CONTRACTOR
MEP-SUBCONTRACTOR
: SSPD
: HILL INTERNATIONAL
: CANSULT MAUNSELL | AECOM
: ARABIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY VOLTAS LIMITED
: VOLTAS LIMITED

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION&TESTING OF DOMESTIC HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY PIPING
(THERMAL INSULATION ONLY ON CENTRALISED HOT WATER SUPPLY IN TOWER-1)

1. Pipe sizes will be identified first as per latest approved shop drawing SE/FM
and shifted to respective floors.
2. Install the supports as per approved Shop drawing/Manufacturers SE/FM
recommendations.
3. Joining of pipes will be carried out as per manufacturers SE/FM
recommendations
4. After installation of risers check the pipeline for proper alignment and SE/FM/
supports. QA/QC-E

6.5. Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Responsibility

1. Complete pipe work will be subjected to hydraulic pressure tested as CI/SE/

per technical specification. Depending on ongoing Construction QA/QC-E
activities sectional hydro testing will be under taken to meet the
requirements of the programme. Ensure that air from the system is
released to avoid fluctuation in pressure. Test pressure will not be less
than 1.5 times the working pressures but not less than 1035 KPa (for
Two hour period) which ever is greater.

Prior to any testing the system will be shown on the pressure testing
documentation, the same shall be submitted for witnessed, review and
acceptance by the Consultant engineer.
2. Pressure gauges used for Pressure testing will have valid calibration SE/
certificate. QA/QC-E
3. After successful Pressure testing ensure that piping system is fully SE/
drained and released for insulation and other related activities. QA/QC-E

6.6. Insulation Responsibility

1. Thermal Insulation of Hot water supply & return pipe work will be CM/SE/
carried out as per details as shown in approved material submittal & QA/QC-E
shop drawings. Thermal insulation of pipe joints & fittings will be
carried out after pressure testing.
2. Make sure that pipes are clean before applying any insulation. Follow CM/SE
strictly manufacturers recommendation for insulation of water supply
piping.
3. Ensure wall thickness of insulation is as per requirement. SE/FM

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 ETIHAD TOWERS PROJECT-ABU DHABI

CLIENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANT
MAIN CONTRACTOR
MEP-SUBCONTRACTOR
: SSPD
: HILL INTERNATIONAL
: CANSULT MAUNSELL | AECOM
: ARABIAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY VOLTAS LIMITED
: VOLTAS LIMITED

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION&TESTING OF DOMESTIC HOT AND COLD WATER SUPPLY PIPING
(THERMAL INSULATION ONLY ON CENTRALISED HOT WATER SUPPLY IN TOWER-1)

4. Service Identification Bands/Labelling will be located at access panel CM/SE/

locations.(wherever services are in the false ceiling area) QA/QC-E

7. QUALITY Responsibility
Quality is a throughout process of installation, testing & commissioning
of the System. How ever following steps shall be followed.

1 QA/QC Engineer along with project engineer will monitor that all PE/
components are installed as per contract specifications and approved QA/QC-E
submittals.
2. Works Inspection Request (WIR) shall be submitted to Main CM/SE/
Contractor/Consultant for the following stages of work: QA/QC-E

1. Installation and pressure testing of piping.

2. Completion of insulation along with ceiling closure

8. SAFETY Responsibility
1. Work will commence as per safety regulations laid down in the SE/SO
contract specification and project safety plan
2. Proper safety harness to be used and secured, if required SE/FM/SO
3. All personal protective equipment shall be used as appropriate SE/FM/SO
according to the nature of the job
4. Housekeeping shall be of good standard and all cut pipes and debris SE/FM/SO
shall be removed

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