METHOD STATEMENT

FOR
INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC GALVANIZED CONDUITS

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

2. APPLICABLE PROJECT SPECIFICATION

3. LOCATION OF ACTIVITY

4. HEALTH AND SAFETY

5. HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS

6. OPERATION

7. INSTALLATION

8. FIXATION

9. RESPONSIBILITIES

10. MANPOWER REQUIRED

11. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS

12. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS

13. WASTE MANAGEMENT

14. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES

15. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

16. DISTRIBUTION
1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE
 This method of statement specify the detailed requirements and
procedures for the installation of Galvanized Conduits for
the exposed surface installation requirement for MEP services of
buildings.

2. APPLICABLE PROJECT SPECIFICATION

 Section: Electrical Cable Containment

 Division: Installation

 Sub Division: Subdivision

3. LOCATION OF ACTIVITY
 Mechanical Room / Exposed Area.

4. HEALTH AND SAFETY

 Strictly followed as per the manufacturer's Health and Safety
recommendations for handling and use of the materials. Ensure all
involved personnel shall be aware of the same.

5. HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS

 Specific safety measures have to follow as applicable, and all the
safety measures are covered separately in the project safety plan.

6. OPERATION
 Material: Material used will be as approved by the Engineer. The sizes
and routes routing will be as per the approved Shop Drawings.

 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 manufacturer’s
instructions, above ground, properly protected from the weather and
construction activities.

7. INSTALLATION
 No conduit smaller than 20mm in diameter or larger than 32mm
diameter shall be used.

 Where a terminal block to be accommodated in the circuit box

an extension ring shall be provided.
 Draw-in conduit boxes shall be incorporated at intervals not
exceeding:

o Straight run - 10 m.

o Run with four bends - 2.5 m.

o Run with three bends - 5 m.

o Run with one or two bends - 10 m

 Conduits, which are more than slightly damaged, shall be

rejected. Conduits in floors shall be routed and installed so as to
avoid the fixings of floor standing equipment to be installed on
the floor.

 All joints in PVC conduits, other than screwed joints, shall be

cemented with a waterproof adhesive. This adhesive shall be as
recommended by the conduit manufacturer.

 Screwed connections between steel conduits and accessories

shall be screwed up tight , where coupled by a socket the
conduit ends shall butt together; running joints shall be provided
with back nuts which shall be screwed up tight.

 PVC conduit shall be saddled at a minimum of 1 meter intervals.

All saddles, tubes and boxes must be in perfect alignment to
avoid any appearance of warping when the installation is
complete. Saddles should not be so tight as to prevent
expansion of the conduit.

 Steel conduits run on the surface shall be secured with

galvanized saddles spaced not mores than 2 meters apart, on
the other hand, a space bar type saddles will NOT be permitted.

 Conduits shall not be run closer than 0.15m to any steam or hot
water pipes and shall be run underneath such pipes rather than
over them. It should not also be run closer than 0.05m to any
telephone, bell or other signaling circuit.

 No wiring or draw-in wires, cables or wire of any description are

to be drawn into the conduits until the section of the conduit
system involved is complete.
  Drawn-in boxes must be provided to give access to all conduit
for the drawing-in or out of any cable after the installation is
completed.

 Particular care shall be taken to ensure that no grout or other

foreign materials enters the conduit system through joints, or
through surface openings. Screw holes in boxes must kept
entirely free and clean. After screeding, a compressed air is to
be blown through the conduit system to ensure that it is clean
and a steel draw wire of adequate size to be pulled through to a
certain that no obstructions is adhering to the inside of the
conduits.

8. FIXATION
 When conduits are run on shuttering, prior to the laying of
concrete insist, additional security must be provided near to
every box and at intervals of not more than 1.2 meters by the
introduction of 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 plaster over conduits shall not be less than
5mm. Galvanized or cadmium plated screws shall be used in all
cases where galvanized conduit is installed.

 Where conduits are left "open ended" prior to wiring caps or

plugs to prevent the ingress of building materials shall protect
them.

 All conduits runs must be designed to permit wiring to be readily

installed after the complete erection of the conduits though 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 a conduit box

shall be fitted on the inside and after wiring filled with an inert,
permanently plastic compound having a high insulation value.
  Make provision in conduits and trunking, insulation where
building expansion joints are crossed or settlement is likely.

 Ensure conduits are not concealed until work has been

inspected and approved. Ensure that conduits and fittings buried
in concrete or behind plaster are protected against corrosion or
electrolytic action prior to rendering.

9. RESPONSIBILITIES

 PROJECT MANAGER
1. To ensure that all the preparation and application works are
carried out according to the Contract Specification and with the
approved drawings.

2. To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according

to the planned program and as per the approved method of
statement.

3. To ensure that all the equipment and material required

executing the work are available according to the planned
construction program.

4. To co-ordinate with the Main contractor, MEP coordinator,

Safety Officer for a safe and proper execution of the works.

 SITE ENGINEER
1. To ensure that the works are carried out according to the
Contract Specification, approved method statement and the
shop drawings.

2. To provide all necessary information and distribute

responsibilities to his construction.

3. To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work

program and to report to the Project Manager.

4. To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the

works are carried out in safe practicing method.

 FOREMAN
1. The foreman will carry out his duties by maintaining continuous
coordination with the site engineer on daily basis, and ensure
 proper distribution of the work force on the required and planned
locations.

2. To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hand are aware of

the job requirements and they have enough information to carry
out their duties properly.

3. To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and

advice the site engineer of any requirement for additional
resources.

4. To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the

manpower involved in the works are moving as agreed and
planned for the work.

5. To control disposal of waste materials according to the

instructions received from the site engineer.

6. To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain

safe working and proper house keeping of the site, following the
proved safety measures and further ensure that all his working
team are aware of the same to prevent accident and losses.

7. To inform the site engineer regarding areas ready for inspection.

8. Foreman and the storekeeper are responsible for the distribution

and control of materials.

 SAFETY ENGINEER
1. Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it for it’s
proper implementation.

2. Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to

maintain safe working on the site.

3. Inspect all the site activities and train the person to prevent
accidents and it’s proper implementation.

4. Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.

10. MANPOWER REQUIRED

 Charge hand and Experienced Technicians
11. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS
 GALVANIZED Conduits and accessories

12. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS

 The equipments that will be engaged for surface G.I Conduits works
will be as follows:

1. Painting Brush

2. Measuring tape

3. Cutting plier

4. Threading Machine

5. Box spanner set

6. Bending Machine

7. Pipe Wrench

8. Drilling Machine

9. Round files

10. Bench vise

11. Tripod stand wise

13. WASTE MANAGEMENT

 The Rubbish which would be created from our scope of works will be
disposed to the designated dumping ground.

14. 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
  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.

15. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

 This method Statement should be read in conjunction with the below
referenced documentations:

 ITP for Anti – termite Treatment.

 Insulation Resistance and continuity Test Report.

16. DISTRIBUTION
 Copy of this method statement shall be issued to the following for
information/ action/ comments:

1. Project Manager

2. Site Engineer

3. Foremen

4. Safety Engineer