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METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION AND

INSPECTION OF CLEAN AGENT SYSTEM (FM 200)

PROJECT : (Replace with the project’s name, at location , city name)

CLIENT : (Replace with the client’s name)

MASTER DEVELOPER : (Replace with the master developer’s name)

PMC : (Replace with the PMC’s name)

LEAD CONSULTANT : (Replace with the lead consultant’s name)

SUB-CONSULTANT : (Replace with the sub-consultant’s name)

MAIN CONTRACTOR : (Replace with the main contractor’s name)

SUB-CONTRACTOR : (Replace with the sub-contractor’s name)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. REVISION RECORD.............................................................................................................................3
2. SCOPE................................................................................................................................................4
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3. PURPOSE...........................................................................................................................................4
4. REFERENCES......................................................................................................................................4
4.1. Contract documents......................................................................................................................4
4.2. Contractors Submittal...................................................................................................................4
5. DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATIONS........................................................................................................4
5.1. Definition.......................................................................................................................................4
5.2. Abbreviations................................................................................................................................5
6. QUALITY CONTROL............................................................................................................................5
7. MATERIALS USED..............................................................................................................................5
7.1. Design Data...................................................................................................................................6
7.2. Storage and Handling for Clean Agent..........................................................................................6
7.3. Work Sequence and Methodology for Clean Agent System........................................................7
7.4. Methodology.................................................................................................................................7
7.5. Method of Testing.........................................................................................................................7
8. HEALTH AND SAFETY.........................................................................................................................8
9. ATTACHMENTS..................................................................................................................................8
9.1. Inspection Checklists.....................................................................................................................8
9.2. Inspection Test Plan......................................................................................................................8
9.3. Risk Assessment............................................................................................................................8

1. REVISION RECORD
This page is a record of all revisions of the document identified below by number and title. All
previous revisions are hereby superseded and are to be destroyed.
Rev Date By Chkd. Approved Description of Revisions
0 First issue
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Signature field
Revision
Revision
Number
Date
Prepared by Checked by

Reviewed
By Construction Technical QA/QC MEP Co- Sub-
Manager Manager Engineer HSE Officer ordinator contractor

Approved
By Project
Manager

2. SCOPE
This procedure covers installation and inspection of Clean Agent System (FM 200).

3. PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to define the method of installation and inspection of Clean Agent System
(FM 200).
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4. REFERENCES
4.1. Contract documents
1. As per specification, Civil Defence and NFPA.
2. Project Specification :- Division 21, Section 212200
3. Contract Drawings :-

4.2. Contractors Submittal

4. Project Quality Plan :-
5. Project Safety Plan :-
6. Material approvals
Sr. No. Description Material Sub. No. Rev No. Date Remarks
1
2
3

7. Shop Drawings
Sr. No. Description Shop Drawings Rev No. Date Remarks
1
2
3

8. Related method Statements

Sr. No. Description MET no. Rev No. Date Remarks
1
2
3

5. DEFINITIONS / ABBREVIATIONS
5.1. Definition
1. Project -(Replace with project name)
2. Client -(Replace with clients name)
3. Developer -(Replace with developers name)
4. Consultant -(Replace with consultants name)
5. PMC -(Replace with PMC name)
6. Contractor -(Replace with contractors name)
7. Sub-contractor -(Replace with sub-contractors name)
8. Supplier -(Replace with suppliers name)

5.2. Abbreviations
1. Engineer - Representative of “Name of engineering consultancy”
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2. ICL - Inspection Check List

3. IR - Inspection Request
4. ITL -Independent Testing Laboratory
5. ITP - Inspection and Test Plan
6. ITR -Inspection & Test Requests
7. MAT - Material Submittal
8. MEP - Mechanical Electrical Plumbing
9. MET - Method Statement
10.MIR - Material Inspection Request
11.MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet
12.PPE -Personal Protective Equipment
13.PQP -Project Quality Plan
14.PTW -Permit To Work ( Working at Height or enclosed spaces)
15.RA -Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
16.RFIA - Request for Inspection and Approval
17.SPD - Shop Drawing
18.TBM - Temporary Bench Mark

6. QUALITY CONTROL
1. Quality of installation and materials at site will be ensured by our project team consisting of a Project
Manager, Project Engineers, QA / QC Engineer and the site Foremen. All will be according to the
Specification, NFPA standards and /or local civil Defence authority requirements.

7. MATERIALS USED
1. All materials to be used are as per the approved material submittals.
2. HFC 227ea CLEAN AGENT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION :The HFC 227ea Clean Agent system consists of a
Central banking system with main cylinders and manifolds. The total No. of cylinders is selected based
on the requirement of the largest room. The No. of cylinders triggered will depend on the quantity of
Clean Agent gas required for that particular area and will be directed to that area by an electrically
operated Directional Valve.
3. The system shall provide a Clean Agent minimum design concentration of 7 %, by volume, in all areas
and/or protected spaces at the minimum anticipated temperature within the protected volume.
4. The system shall be complete in all ways. It shall include all mechanical and electrical installation, all
detection and control equipment, agent storage containers, Clean Agent, nozzles, pipe and fittings,
manual release and abort stations, audible and visual alarm devices, auxiliary devices and controls,
shut downs and testing, training and all other operations necessary for a functional, Clean Agent
suppression system.
The system shall be actuated by a combination of ionization and /or photoelectric detectors installed within
the protected spaces.
Automatic Operation of each protected area shall be as follows:
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1. Actuation of one detector within the system, shall

2. Illuminate the “ALARM” lamp on the Control Panel facia.
3. Energize an alarm bell and an optional visual indicator.
4. Energize auxiliary contacts to perform auxiliary functions.
5. Actuation of a second detector, within the system shall:
6. Illuminate the “PRE DISCHARGE” lamp on the control panel facia.
7. Energize an alarm Horn or Horn/strobe device.
8. Shutdown HVAC systems and/or close dampers.
9. Start time-delay sequence.
10. System Abort sequence is enabled at this point.
After completion of the time-delay sequence, the Clean Agent system shall discharge and the following shall
occur:
Shutdown all power to high-voltage equipment.
Energize a visual indicator outside the hazard in which the discharge occurred.
The system shall be capable of being actuated by manual discharge devices located at each hazard exit.
Operation of a manual device shall duplicate the “Verified Detection” sequence description above except that
the time delays and abort functions shall be bypassed. The manual discharge station shall be of the electrical
actuation type and shall be supervised at the main control panel.

7.1. Design Data

1. Clean Agent is an electrically non-conducting, volatile or gaseous fire extinguisher that does not leave
a residue upon evaporation.
2. System Component
3. Agent - HFC 227ea Clean Agent. : The amount of clean agent in the system shall be at least sufficient
for the largest single hazard or group of hazard that are to be protected simultaneously.
4. Storage container: The HFC 227ea clean agent is stored in container to hold that specific agent at
ambient temperature.
5. Storage container and accessories shall be so located and arranged that inspector testing, recharging
and other maintenance are facilitated and interruption of protection in held to a minimum.
6. It can be located as close as possible to or within the hazard or hazards they protect.
7. Where it is manifold, check valve will be provided to prevent agent loss if the system is operated when
any containers are removed for maintenance.
8. Networking of pipes
9. Detectors, actuator & control system
10. Automatic detector shall be any listed method or device capable of detecting and indicating heats
flame, smoke, combustible vapours or an abnormal condition in the hazard such as process trouble
that is likely to produce fire.
a. Operating Devices
b. Discharge valve
c. Selector valve
11. Electric control equipment. A fire alarm control panel shall supervise the actuating devices and
associated wiring and as required, cause Actuation.
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12. Time Selections: It is used only for personal evacuator or to prepare the hazard area for discharge.

7.2. Storage and Handling for Clean Agent

1. Using suitable means of transportation carefully transport packaged/crated components to their place
of installation.
2. Ensure cylinders are not installed where they could be exposed to fire or an explosion hazard.
3. They should be installed in such a way to ensure ease of removal after use or for weighing and
inspection.
4. Each container has a nameplate with an identifying part number. The part numbers should be checked
against the parts listed on the system plans to verify that the correct equipment was received.
5. Cylinder containers should be located according to system plans in clean, dry, relatively vibration free
areas.
6. Cylinders should never be mounted in any area which the cylinders could potentially be submerged in
liquid.
7. Ensure cylinders are not exposed to direct sunlight.
8. Cylinder brackets shall be mounted securely to rigid surfaces which will support the container load.

7.3. Work Sequence and Methodology for Clean Agent System

1. The erection/installation work area/s should be cordoned or taped off and safety notices displayed.
2. Cylinder and piping to be securely bracketed especially at the fittings and nozzles
3. Clean and blow out all pipes before installing
4. All dead end pipes lines to be provided with a capped nipple.
5. After assembly, blow out entire pipe system before installing discharge nozzles

7.4. Methodology
1. Starting with the cylinder manifold, securely mount the manifold at the appropriate height.
2. Continue piping remainder of the distribution piping, following appropriate approved for construction
drawing
3. All piping must be rigidly supported by a combination network comprised of pipe hangers and rigid
support brackets. Pipe hangers are used to support the “dead load” of the pipe system. Pipe hangers
shall be space at intervals not exceeding 12 feet.
4. Rigid supports are required to support the “live load” of the pipe system during discharge. Rigid
bracing is required at each directional change fitting, tee and nozzle. All drops to 180 degrees nozzles
require back-bracing in the opposite direction of the discharge.
5. Before installing nozzles, blow air through complete piping system to determine there is no blockage.
6. Screw on discharge nozzles
7. Note: All piping shall be laid out to reduce friction losses to a reasonable minimum and care shall be
taken to avoid possible restrictions due to foreign matter or faulty fabrication.
8. Method of pressure testing Pneumatic Testing of pipe line
Test Condition Performance Required Report
Test pressure 40 psi
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Duration 10 min At the end of 10 min duration the pressure

drop shall not exceed 20% of test pressure
Monitoring By pressure gauge. Installed
at the lowest elevation

7.5. Method of Testing

1. Plug all the openings.
2. Fill complete pipeline with air from an air compressor.
3. Pressurize the line into an intermediate pressure, say 20 psi, wait for 05 minutes, and check all major
joints for leak with soap solution.
4. If the system is OK as per point No. 3 again pressure the system up to 40 psi.
5. Maintain the pressure for 10 minutes and check for pressure drop if any.

8. HEALTH AND SAFETY

Work shall strictly follow as per the Manufacturer’s/ Client’s / Consultant’s Health & Safety recommendations
for handling and use of the materials. Ensure all involved personnel shall be aware of the same.

9. ATTACHMENTS
9.1. Inspection Checklists
9.2. Inspection Test Plan
9.3. Risk Assessment