LOOTAH BUILDING SYSTEM

Method Statement for Testing and Commissioning of

Fire alarm system

00 06.07.2020 For Approval

REV DATE REASON FOR REVISION BY CHECK APPROVED

Doc. No: - LBS-006-EO-MS-MEP-PL-0004

Contents
1. SCOPE............................................................................................................................... 3
2. ABBREVIATION.................................................................................................................3
3. REFERENCES.................................................................................................................... 2
4. RESPONSIBILITIES........................................................................................................... 4
5. SITE PLANNING AND PREPARATION.............................................................................4
6.0 WORK METHODOLOGY & SEQUENCE OF WORK.......................................................5
6.1 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.......................................5
7. RESOURCES..................................................................................................................... 9
7.1 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT....................................................................................................9
7.2 MATERIALS..................................................................................................................... 9
7.3 MANPOWER.................................................................................................................. 10
8.0 QUALITY CONTROL......................................................................................................10
9.0 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HSE)................................................................10
10.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................10
11.PERSONEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT........................................................................11
12.ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES............................................................................................11
12.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 11
12.2 MITIGATION MEASURES............................................................................................12
13. APPENDIX...................................................................................................................... 12
13.1. RISK ASSESSMENT FOR TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM....12
1.0 SCOPE

The purpose of this method statement is to describe the procedure and methodology to be adopted
as a part of testing and commissioning of fire alarm system for the Construction of Mosque, Ablution
& Imam’s House at M7 Stables at Saih Al Salam. This document should be read in conjunction with
the Project Quality Plan and Contract Specifications.

2.0 ABBREVIATION

1. MS - Method Statement
2. RA - Risk Assessment
3. E/E - Employer /Engineer
4. PPE -Personal Protective Equipment
5. HSE - Health Safety and Environment
6. PTW – Permit to Work
7. EPCM- Engineering, Procurement, and Construction management.

Other abbreviations are within the document.

3.0 REFERENCES

1. LBS Safety Policy

2. LBS HSE plan & Procedures.
3. Federal Law No 8-regulation of labor Relationship
4. Federal Law No 24-Protection & Development of the Environment.
5. Local Order No 61 for Waste Management
6. Ministerial Decision No 32/1982 concerning preventing methods to protect employees
7. Ministerial Decision No 37/2 1982 concerning standards of medical care provided for
employees.
8. Code of Construction Safety Practice of Dubai Municipality (DM) Cop’s
9. OSHAS ,9001,14001 & 18001
10. IFC Drawings
4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Manager: Shall be responsible for the proper execution of this procedure and to
ensure that works are undertaken in a safe manner as described herein, to the requisite
quality in accordance with relevant quality procedures and to the agreed timescale.

Safety Manager: Shall be responsible for the implementation of safety procedures on-site
and to ensure that the Risk Assessment within this method statement is followed. He shall
assign a competent Safety Officer to enforce these procedures and to provide guidance to
the operations where applicable.

QA / QC Manager: Shall be responsible for the proper implementation of these procedures

and ensure that inspections and tests are carried out according to the relevant approved
Inspection Test Plan. He shall assign a competent Quality Control Inspector to perform
inspections.

Construction Manager: Shall be responsible for the site implementation of these

procedures and to provide all the resources from competent and trained manpower, tools,
equipment, and approved materials. He shall coordinate with the Quality Control Inspector
for inspections and issuance of Request for Inspections (RFI). He shall be responsible for the
safety of all personnel working on these activities.

Electrical Engineer: Shall be responsible for the overall execution of works, and also
responsible for following all HSE and quality procedure.

Safety Officers: Shall be responsible for the implementation of all safety requirements and
to ensure that the works are undertaken in a safe and proper manner, all in accordance with
the approved Construction Phase HSE Plan, the approved method statement and the
approved Job Safety Analysis.

Quality Control Inspector: Shall be responsible for inspection and verification that the
procedures are properly implemented and that inspections are undertaken in accordance
with the approved Inspection Test Plan in a timely manner.

5.0 SITE PLANNING AND PREPARATION

 Ensure all the employees attend site-specific induction covering safety, environment, and
quality.

 Acquire approvals and inspection for plant & machinery to enter inside the site locations if
any.
 Any PTW for General works will be applied and obtained prior to works on site.
  All environmental control will be established in accordance with the Site Environmental
Plan.
 Ensure that all the necessary clearances from the Construction team are obtained prior to
start the work.
 Check that the shop drawings and material submittals are approved and verify that the
materials are as per the approved by the Engineer.
 Loading and unloading of testing kit should be carried out by hand and use of skids
should be avoided
 Extra care should be exercised in handling testing kit to avoid damages.
 Check work area is clean and safe to proceed for the testing works.

6.0 WORK METHODOLOGY & SEQUENCE OF WORK

 Testing and Commissioning of Fire alarm system.

6.1 COMMISSIONING OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM:

Manual Call Points: Test the Manual call points by inserting the test key into the device.
Confirm that the address and text label of the respective devices are displayed at FAS
Panel. Manual call points shall be tested against the approved cause & effect sheet

Smoke Detectors: Test Each Smoke Detector with the smoke test device. Confirm that
the address and text label of the respective devices are displayed at FAS Panel. Duct
type detectors shall be tested to ensure that the detectors are in the air stream. Detectors
shall be tested against the approved cause & effect sheet.

Heat Detectors: Test Each Heat Detector with the heat source test device. Confirm that
the address and text label of the respective device are displayed at re alarm system
panel. Heat detectors shall be tested against the approved cause & effect sheet.

Relay Module: Operation of the relay modules shall be tested against the approved
cause and effect schedule. If the input for the cause and effect cannot be operated by the
release of extinguishant, then the output shall be forced from the FACP via simulation of
operation
 Battery Testing Method

Prior to conducting Battery testing, ensure that all system software stored in the memory
of F.A.C.P is protected and check tightness of terminal connections. Operation of battery
charger shall be checked in accordance with chart of specific type of battery. With battery
charger disconnected, the batteries shall be load tested as per manufacturer’s
recommendations and ensure that the voltage shall not fall below the level specified by
manufacturer. With the batteries fully charged and connected to the charger, the voltage
of the batteries shall be measured with a
Voltmeter. The voltage shall be as specified by the manufacturer.

Testing of Duct type smoke detector

Air duct type detector shall be tested to ensure that the device is in air stream. Duct type
smoke detectors shall be tested via introduction of test smoke into the detector chamber.
Confirm that the address text labels of the respective devices are displayed at re alarm
system control panel. The detectors shall be tested for operation against cause & effect
chart.
Work Inspection Request shall be raised for consultant’s inspection and sign off of fire
alarm system testing and commissioning works

7. RESOURCES

7.1 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

The following tools will be utilized to complete the works:
 Multimeter
 Low resistance megger
 Graphite Moulds
  Hand tools
 Hand gloves.

7.2 MATERIALS

 Fire alarm system (As per approved Material Submittal)

7.3 MANPOWER

The required manpower shall be reassessed for each activity. In general, the following Supervision
& resources will be in deployed:

 MEP Engineer
 Safety Officers
 Foreman and charge hands
 Technician
 General Labors

8.0 QUALITY CONTROL

 All delivered Fire alarm system shall be subject to inspection and approval of the Engineer/
Consultant in line with the approved material submittal.
 All Fire alarm system shall be inspected in accordance with the approved drawings.

9.0 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HSE)

The Health Safety and Environment Project Management Plan institutes the overall mechanism for the
risk management processes with regard to the Project. Processes are implemented at the earliest
stages within the project cycle, identifying risk and facilitating an opportunity for the application of
appropriate mitigation strategies. As an integral part of the planning process, prior to the commencement
of any operational activity a suitable and sufficient specific assessment (RA) of the risks associated with
the works should be undertaken.

10.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Starting instructions will be given by the supervisors at the start of each activity to explain
the methodology of works and to communicate safe working procedures to the operatives.
 These talks are structured in a way to highlight to major risks involved in the activity and
the various control measures required in order to minimize the risk. It is delivered in a
manner such as the key points that will be remembered by the operatives receiving it.

 Toolbox talk meetings will be held for each crew, on group or employees, regarding more
general topics of the Project HSE Policy; for example, lessons learned, near-miss reports,
implementation of the requirements and message from the LBS management or
Employers HSE personnel.

11.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS

All workers will be issued and trained in the use of the required PPE equipment to comply with
contract procedures and local regulations and will be supplemented with PPE as required by MSDS
& COSHH assessments. This will include but will not be limited to;

 Hard Hats
 Safety Boots with ankle support and steel toe caps
 Safety Goggles
 High Visibility Vests / Overalls with integrated reflective strips
 Hand gloves
 Face Masks

 A variety of mechanisms, such as method statement briefings and toolbox talks will be
implemented to ensure all relevant personnel is appropriately informed.

 In addition to their safety induction received at their arrival on-site, all the workers will have a
toolbox meeting in order to be briefed about the risks of their specific work task, prior to the
start of works.

12.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

12.1 INTRODUCTION
As part of the development of the Organization’s Environmental Management System(s) the
significant issues that are faced both on-site and within offices or other facilities should be
addressed. This approach subsequently allows for a systematic focus upon the important
environmental aspects to be adopted which in turn facilitates prioritization of limited
resources

12.2 MITIGATION MEASURES

 Toolbox talks and care shall be taken to avoid excessive usage of water.
 General housekeeping rules for all operatives shall be observed.
 Stationary equipment e.g. lighting towers, generator, etc. will have containment trays
beneath.
 Maintaining good housekeeping minimizes hazardous waste production by increasing the
likelihood that chemicals will be used before they expire and reducing the need to clean up
chemical spills.
 Unauthorized personnel entry shall be restricted.
 Organize the work and setup tools and equipment correctly.
 Check all types of equipment are in good working condition.

13. APPENDIX

13.1. Risk Assessment for Testing and Commissioning of Fire alarm system.