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King Faisal Air Academy Facilities

Method Statement for Installation and Insulation
of Refrigerant Pipes, Fittings and Accessories

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DOCUMENT HISTORY

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00 IFR 02.20.21 PFC JAA Mohamed Wahdan Ahmad Jammal

REASON PREPARED BY APPROVED BY
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Contact Details:

Org. Name Position Mobile Email

BSS JV Bakeel Farha Phase Manager 0591424426 b. Farha @bssjv.com

BSS JV Jose Agotilla Asis QA Manager 0570457215 j.asis@bssjv.com

BSS JV Abram Jacobs HSE Manager 0594656182 a.jacobs@bssjv.com

BSS JV Mohamed Wahdan QA/QC Manager 0590646179 m.wahdan@bssjv.com

BSS JV Donald Fraser Stevely Const. Manager 0594717056 f.stevely@bssjv.com

BSS JV Ahmad Jammal Project Director 0590496517 a.jammal@bssjv.com

Table of Contents

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1.0. General................................................................................................................................................................................6

2.0. Scope....................................................................................................................................................................................6

3.0. Purpose................................................................................................................................................................................6

3.1. Abbreviations.......................................................................................................................................................................6

4.0. References...........................................................................................................................................................................7

5.0. Definitions............................................................................................................................................................................8

6.0. Responsibilities....................................................................................................................................................................9

6.1. Workflow............................................................................................................................................................................10

7.0. Materials............................................................................................................................................................................10

8.0. Tools, Plant and Equipment...............................................................................................................................................10

9.0. Work Methodology............................................................................................................................................................11

9.1.1. Material Receiving, Handling & Storage............................................................................................................................11

9.1.1.1. Material Handling...............................................................................................................................................................11

9.1.1.2. Material Receiving..............................................................................................................................................................11

9.1.1.3. Material Storage.................................................................................................................................................................12

9.1.1.4. Material Delivery at Site.....................................................................................................................................................12

9.1.2. Prior activities to be completed:........................................................................................................................................12

9.1.3. The Sequence of Construction Works is as followed.........................................................................................................12

9.1.4. Shop Drawing Preparation.................................................................................................................................................13

9.1.5. Examination........................................................................................................................................................................13

9.1.6. Refrigerant Piping Installation............................................................................................................................................13

9.1.7. Hangers and Supports........................................................................................................................................................15

9.1.8. Pipe Joint Construction......................................................................................................................................................15

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9.1.9. Specialties Application and Installation.............................................................................................................................15

9.1.10. Testing of Refrigerant Piping..............................................................................................................................................16

9.1.10.1. Pressure Testing Procedure:.....................................................................................................................................16

9.1.10.2. Testing Medium (Nitrogen)......................................................................................................................................17

9.1.10.3. Repair of Joints Leak.................................................................................................................................................18

9.1.10.4. Insulation of Refrigerant Piping................................................................................................................................18

10.0. QA/QC Management.........................................................................................................................................................18

10.1. Field Quality Control..........................................................................................................................................................18

10.2. Quality Requirements........................................................................................................................................................19

11.0. HSE Management..............................................................................................................................................................19

11.1. Appendix 1 – HSE Risk Assessment....................................................................................................................................19

1.0. General

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Method Statement for Installation and Insulation of Refrigerant Pipes, Fittings and Accessories
are prepared and controlled by BSS JV in accordance with project specification and client
instructions.
2.0. Scope
This Method Statement describe the methods and standards to be employed in storage,
handling and installation of Exhaust Fans for King Faisal Air Academy project as specified in the
Project Specification Section 15530 – HVAC Refrigerant Piping and Specialties, Approved Shop
Drawings and Material Submittals. The works described in this document will be valid for all
sites within King Faisal Air Academy, AlMajmaah, Saudi Arabia.
3.0. Purpose
The method statement is prepared to ensure the requirement for the Installation of Refrigerant
Pipes, fittings, and accessories for King Faisal Air Academy project is carried out in the
prescribed manner and also complying Safety and Health
procedure as well. Ensure all materials are complying as per Material Approval; inspection and
testing are based as per Inspection and Test Plans (ITP).
3.1. Abbreviations

 KFAA King Faisal Air Academy

 DAR DAR Al Riyadh Construction Management Services
 BSS JV Al Bawani, Salini Impregilo and Shibh Al Jazeera (BSS) Joint Venture
 ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials.
 HSE      Health, Safety and Environment
 ITP         Inspection and Test Plan
 MSDS    Material Safety Data Sheet
 PPE         Personal Protective Equipment
 QA/QC  Quality Assurance/ Quality Control
 RA           Risk Assessment
 FIR         Field Inspection Request
 MIR         Material Inspection Request
 TBD         To be Determined
 QMS Quality Management System
 NCR Non-Conformance Report
 PPE Personnel Protective Equipment
 HVAC Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
 AHRI Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute

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 SBC Saudi Building Code

 ANSI American National Standard Institute
 ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
 ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
 AMCA Air Movement and Control Association
 NFPA National Fire Protection Association, Electrical component
 MSS Manufacturers Standardization Society of the Valve and Fittings Industry, Inc
 BS British Standard
 UL Underwriters’ Laboratories Inc.
 CIBSE Chartered Institution of Building Services
 COSHH Control of Substance Hazardous to Health
 JHA Job Hazardous Analysis
 AWWA American Water Works Association
4.0. References

 BSS-DAR-GEN-TRN-000037 Health & Safety Plan

 BSS-DAR-PMT-LET-00006 Security Plan
 KFAA-BSS-DAR-PMT-LET Project Management Plan
 BSS-TR-00-GE00-0048 Emergency Response Plan
 Project Quality Plan
 Project Specification Section 15500 HVAC Piping and Piping Specialties
 Project Specification Section 15530 HVAC Refrigerant Piping and Specialties
 Project Specification Section 15050 General – Basic Mechanical requirements
 Project Specification Section 15140 Hangers and Supports
 Project Specification Section 15250 General – Pipe, Duct and Equipment Insulation
 Uniform Building Code
 Approved IFC & Shop Drawings.
 Project Inspection & Test Plan
 Typical Installation Drawing
 Chiller manufacturer recommendations
 Saudi Building Code
 NFPA 70 & UL listed & labeled

5.0. Definitions

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 QCP Quality Control Plan evaluate and modify contractor procedures to ensure by providing the
desired results. Quality control plans are often viewed as a set of instructions that should be
followed.
 Project Health, Safety and Environment Plan: Provide maximum safety to personnel and
property and avoid any adverse impact on the environment.
 Contractor: Means the person(s), establishment or the company named as contractor in the
tender accepted by the owner, and which signs the contract form with the owner, including the
contractor's representative, the legal successors or permitted assignees.
 Subcontractor: Means any person, corporation, company or any other entity assigned,
appointed or employed as a subcontractor after the approval of the contract.
 Documents: A written or printed instrument that conveys information, and generally refers to a
particular writing or instrument that has a bearing upon specific transactions. plans, schedule,
statement of particulars or instructions, all written documents forming part of the contract and
the like and as may be issued by the consultant and client.
 Drawings: Approved IFC and Shop Drawings.
 Materials: Any specific material used in the execution of works as specified in the project
specification.
 PM/CM or Engineer Representative: The person, establishment, company or corporation
named by the owner under a written authorization to act on behalf of the owner in respect to
exercise of its own rights and authorities under the contract.
 Mockup: The physical samples submitted by the contractor to determine the materials,
equipment, or workmanship. The samples are considered after being approved as the
measurement pursuant to which the owner representative evaluates the Works.

6.0. Responsibilities

 Phase Manager is responsible to ensure that adequate manpower, the required materials,
tools, and equipment’s are made available for the works. He shall also ensure that proper
routing and access is provided.
 QA / QC Manager is responsible for managing the development and implementation of the
QMS for planning duties within QA/QC staff, inspection, documentation, and operations
activities.
 Safety Manager is responsible for monitoring risks and hazards in the workplace and ensuring
the business is legally compliant with all health and safety legislation.
 Site Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all application, testing activities are executed in
accordance with the approved shop drawings and specified requirements. He is responsible for
pre-inspection followed by Engineer representative inspection and approval, he ensures that
safety requirements are implemented, and approved Method Statements are followed.
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 QA/QC Engineer ensure the proper implementation of the quality management system (QMS)
are maintained. conduct inspection and monitor field testing, determine and report any non-
conformance and recommend corrective actions. ensuring that all personnel are aware of the
quality requirement. conduct surveillance and inspection at various stages to
ensure compliance with ITP.
 HSE Officer ensure enforcement of safety procedures in accordance with the approved HSE
plan. He will be closely monitoring the site engineer’s strict implementation of the work Risk
Assessment.
 Surveyor carry out pre-construction survey to fix the locations and corresponding elevations as
per the approved shop drawings. Ensure the quality and compliance during phases of surveying
works and the regular checking of the surveying equipment or periodic calibration from the
third party. 
 Survey Aide assist surveyors in taking measurements, record measurements manually or
electronically, and peg out boundaries.
 Equipment Operator the authorized person to operate any equipment used in the project.
 Rigger assists in the movement of heavy equipment and loads to be lifted by giving signal
or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads, in order to ensure the safety
of workers and materials.
 Signalman guides the equipment operator for the safety movement & control of equipment
during the progress of work.
 Site Foreman a person who is responsible to ensure that all adequate tools are available,
responsible for daily monitoring installation activities, to monitor the quality of work.
 Skilled worker who is skilled in the Mechanical works.
6.1. Workflow

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7.0. Materials

 All the materials received at site should be as per the approved technical material submittal for
Refrigerant Piping to be inspected upon receipt and approved by the engineer prior in
proceeding with the installation. Any discrepancies, damages etc .... , should be reported to the
supplier for rectification or replacement and to be removed from site immediately
 All construction preliminary inspection work should be carried out in accordance with the
approved manufacturing drawings, specifications and to be done by Mechanical Engineers and
should be checked and approved by DAR Engineers.

8.0. Tools, Plant and Equipment

 Tool Box complete with hand tools including hammer, wrenches, screw drivers, etc.
 Hydraulic Trolley
 Basic Electrical Tools
 Measuring Tape
 Hack Saw Blade
 Spirit Level / Level threads
 Portable Drilling Machine/ Grinding Machine & Angle Cutter
 Ladders
 Mobile Scaffolds
 Forklift
 Sand paper or Sand Cloth
 Brazing Tool
 Copper tube bender
 Nitrogen Cylinder
 Testing Tools
 Wire Brush
 Soldering Tools
 Gauge Manifold
Notes:

 All tools should be in an operable condition and will be checked regularly.

 All equipment shall be free from any defects before delivery to site.

9.0. Work Methodology

9.1.1. Material Receiving, Handling & Storage

9.1.1.1. Material Handling
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 Check material against approved material technical submittal.
 Check the availability of the markings on the materials which shows e.g. manufacturer name,
pipe size, material type, manufacturing date.
 Material will be subjected to checks against any defect, deformity, scratches, and specification
adhered to approved material specification.
 Material will be rejected if does not complied with the specification required.
 All materials shall be stored in a way to protect them against mechanical damages, also do not
store them with oil and chemicals
 Material such as Pipes, fittings, etc shall be stored under shed to keep it clean and to avoid long
term exposure to sunlight.
9.1.1.2. Material Receiving

 Receiving inspection shall be performed by the QA/QC Inspector and Client/Project Engineer for

material and equipment received.

9.1.1.3. Material Storage

 Access to storage areas shall be controlled and limited only to authorized personnel.
 Cleanliness and good housekeeping practices shall be enforced at all times in the storage areas
 QA/QC Inspector shall perform the periodic inspection for storage area every week.
9.1.1.4. Material Delivery at Site

 QA/QC Inspector will be responsible on checking and receiving all the materials delivered at site
prior to stock on storage area.
 All materials delivered at site must have all relevant supporting documents complying the
specification of the project. Upon inspection approval it can be deliver to storage area,
fabrication area or installation area.
Note: Material Handling, Storage, and Delivery shall be as per the manufacturer
recommendations
9.1.2. Prior activities to be completed:

 Supervisors will deliver tool box talks, relevant to these activities to all operatives involved in
the installation.
 All site safety rules and regulation should be complied.
 Only competent, experienced and trained personnel should perform all the required activities
stated in this method statement.
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 During installation, display warning sign boards to be provided and barricade the area
whenever necessary. Close monitoring by the site engineers during installation is much highly
recommended.
 Ensure that all operative fully understand the method of these activities.
9.1.3. The Sequence of Construction Works is as followed

 Shop Drawing
 Examination
 Refrigerant Piping Installation
 Hanger and Supports
 Pipe Joint Construction
 Specialties Application and Installation
 Testing of Refrigerant Pipes
 Insulation of Refrigerant Pipes

9.1.4. Shop Drawing Preparation

 Submittal of shop drawing will be done after all necessary coordination is incorporated.
 Re‐submittal of shop drawing will be done taking into consideration comments of engineer.
(if submitted shop drawing are not code A)
 Approve drawing will be multiplied and will be supplied to site engineer for execution.
9.1.5. Examination

 Examine roughing‐in for compliance with requirements for installation tolerances and other

conditions affecting performance of refrigerant piping.  Do not proceed with installation
until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
9.1.6. Refrigerant Piping Installation

 Install refrigerant piping according to ASHRAEA  15, “Safety Standards for Refrigeration
System.
 Basic piping installation requirements are specified in section 15050 “General - Basic
Mechanical requirements”
 Install piping in short and direct arrangement, with minimum number of joints, elbows, and
fittings.
 Arrange piping to allow normal inspection and service of compressor and other equipment.
 Install valves and specialties in accessible locations to allow for service and inspection.

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 Install piping adequate clearance between pipe and adjacent walls and hangers.   Or
between pipes for insulation installation. Use sleeved through floors, wall, or ceilings, sized
to permit installation of full‐thickness insulation.
 Belowground, install copper tubing in conduit. Vent conduit outdoors.
 Insulate suction lines and liquid lines, but insulate them together if adjacent.
o Do not install insulation until the system testing has been completed and all leaks have
been eliminated.
 Install branch lines to parallel compressor of equal length, and pipe identically and
symmetrically.
 Install copper tubing in rigid or flexible conduit in location where copper tubing will be
exposed to mechanical injury.
 Slope refrigerant piping as follows:
o Install horizontal hot‐gas discharge piping with a uniform slope of 0.4 percent downward
away from compressor.
o Install horizontal suction lines with a slope of 0.4 percent downward to compressor.
o Install traps and double risers were indicated and where to entrain oil in verticals runs.
o Liquid lines may be installed level.
 Use fittings for changes in direction and branch connection.
 Install exposed piping at right angles or parallel to building wall.  Diagonal runs are not
permitted, unless expressly indicated.
 Reduce pipe sizes using eccentric reducer fittings installed with level side down.
 Provide bypass around moisture‐liquid indicators in lines larger than DN50 (2‐inch NPS).
 Install unions to allow removal of solenoid valves, pressure‐regulating valves, expansion
valves, and at connections to compressors and evaporators.
 Install flexible connector at the inlet and discharge connection, at right angles to axial
movement of compressor, parallel to crankshaft.
 Install replaceable‐core filter dryers, with isolation valves and valve bypass.
 Install refrigerant valves according to manufacturer’s written instructions.
 When brazing, remove solenoid valves coils; remove sight glasses; and remove stems, seats
and packing of valves, and accessible internal parts of refrigerant specialties. Do not apply
heat near bulb of expansion valve.
 Electrical wiring for solenoid valves is specified in specification Section 16013 “Electrical
Connection for Equipment”.
 Mount thermostatic expansion valves in any position, close to evaporator.
o Where refrigerant distributors are used, mount directly on expansion‐valve outlet.
o Install valve so diaphragm case is warmer than bulb.

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o Secure bulb to clean, straight, horizontal section of suction line using 2 bulb straps. Do
not mount bulb in a trap or at the bottom of the lines.
o Where external equalizer lines are required, make connection where it will reflect
suction‐line pressure at bulb location.
 Install pressure relief valves as required by ASHRAE 15 “Safety Standards for refrigeration
system” Pipe pressure relief valves on receivers to outdoors.
 Charge and purge system, after testing, and dispose of refrigerant following ASHRAE   15
“Safety Standard for Refrigeration System” procedures.
 Charge system as follows:
o Install filter‐dryer core after leak test, but before evacuation.
o Evacuate refrigerant system with vacuum pump, until temperature of 1.7 ◦C (35 ◦F) is
indicated on vacuum dehydration indicator.
o Maintain vacuum for a minimum of 5 hours.
o Break vacuum with refrigerant gas and charge to 14 kpa ( 2psig)

9.1.7. Hangers and Supports

 General Hangers, supports and anchors are specified in Specification Section 15140
“Hangers and Supports.” Provided according to ASME B31.5 and MSS SP‐69
 Adjustable steel clevis hangers for individual horizontal runs less than 6 m in length.
 Roller hangers and springs hangers for individual horizontal runs 6 m or longer.
 Pipe rollers for multiple horizontal runs, 6 m or longer supported by a trapeze.
 Springs hanger supports vertical runs.
 Install hangers for copper tubing with the following maximum spacing and minimum rod
sizes. Tube sizes are nominal or standard tube sizes as expressed in ASTM B 88 M (ASTM B
88).
 Support vertical runs at each floor.
9.1.8. Pipe Joint Construction

 Brazed Joints:  Comply with AWS “Brazing Handbook” and with filler materials complying
with AWS A5.8/A5.8M.
o Use Type BcnP, copper‐phosphorus alloy for joining copper socket fittings with copper
tubing.
o Use Type BAg, cadmium‐free silver alloy for joining copper with bronze or steel.
o Swab fittings and valves with manufacturer’s recommended cleaning fluid to remove oil
and other compounds prior to installation.

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o Pass nitrogen gas through the pipe or tubing to prevent oxidation as each joint is brazed.
Cap the system with a reusable plug after each brazing operation to retain the nitrogen
and prevent entrance of air and moisture.
9.1.9. Specialties Application and Installation
Refrigerant Liquid Indicators

 Install line size liquid indicators in main liquid line downstream of condenser.
 When receiver is provided, install line size liquid indicators in liquid line downstream of
receiver.
 Install line size liquid indicators downstream of liquid solenoid valves.
Refrigerant Valves

 Install service valves on compressor suction and discharge.

 Install gage taps at compressor inlet and outlet.
 Install gage taps at hot gas bypass regulators, inlet and outlet.
 Install check valves on compressor discharge.
 Install check valves on condenser liquid lines on multiple condenser systems.
 Install refrigerant charging valve in liquid line between receiver shut‐off valve and expansion valve.
Strainers

 Install line size strainer upstream of each automatic valve.

 Where multiple expansion valves with integral strainers are used, install single main liquid‐
line strainer.
 On steel piping systems, install strainer in suction line.
 Install shut ‐off valves on each side of strainer.
Relief Valves

 Install pressure relief valves on ASME receivers.

 Install relie f valve discharge piping to terminate odors.
Filter‐Dryer

 Install permanent filter‐dryers in low temperature systems.

 Install permanent filter‐dryer in systems containing hermetic compressors.
 Install replaceable cartridge filter‐dryer vertically in liquid line adjacent to receivers.
 Install replaceable cartridge filter‐dryer upstream of each solenoid valve.

Solenoid Valve

 Install in liquid line of systems operating with single pump‐out or pump‐down compressor control.
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 Install in liquid line of single or multiple evaporator systems.

 Install in oil bleeder lines from flooded evaporators to stop flow of oil and refrigerant into suction line
when system shuts down

9.1.10. Testing of Refrigerant Piping 
 All completed system will be strength and length tested with dry nitrogen as per manufacturer’s
recommendation. If the system is found to be leak free, the final pressure reading for both strength and
leak testing are to be witnessed and entered.

9.1.10.1.Pressure Testing Procedure: 
Preparation for the Testing

 All joints to be tested shall be exposed, unpainted, and free of rust, dirt, oil, and other foreign materials.
Field Testing of Refrigerant Piping

General Requirements

 Refrigerant piping erected on the premises, except piping components that are factory tested, shall be
pressure test and leak tested after installation and before operation.
Pressure test

 Piping shall be examined before pressure is applied to ensure that it is tightly connected. All items not
subject to the pressure test shall be disconnected or isolated by valves, blanks, plugs, or suitable means.
 A preliminary test at a gauge pressure of 25 psig (170 kpa) may be applied, prior to other testing, as a
means of locating major leaks.
 The temperature of the piping system during testing shall be above the ductile‐brittle transition
temperature.
 The means used to furnish the test pressure shall have either a pressure limiting device or a pressure
reducing device and a pressure relief device and gage on the outlet side. The pressure relief device shall
be permanent set above the test pressure, but low enough to prevent permanent deformation of any of
the system components.
 The pneumatic test pressure used shall be at less 110% of the design pressure. The test pressures not
exceed 130% of the design pressure of any components in the system.
 For large system that are not completely visible to the testing operator, the pressure in the system shall
be gradually increased to one‐half of the test pressure, after which the pressure shall be increased in
steps of approximately one‐tenth of the test pressure until the required test pressure has been reached.
The test pressure shall be continuously maintained for at least 10 minutes. It may then able reduced to
the leak test pressure.

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 Mechanical joints at which blanks or plugs are inserted to blanked off or facilitate removal of equipment
during the pressure test need not to be pressure tested after removal of the blank or plug provided the
joint passes a subsequent leak test.
Leak Test

 After the pressure test is completed, a leak test shall be performed.

 Examination for leaks test shall be by the gas and bubble formation testing or by other methods of equal
sensitivity.
 Examination shall be made of all joints and connections.  The piping system shall show no evidence of
leaking.
 The pressure used for leak test shall be either, the design pressure, or a pressure specified in the
engineering design.
9.1.10.2.Testing Medium (Nitrogen) 
 Do not attempt to repair any leak while the system is pressurized. If any leaks are found, relieve the test
pressure and perform repairs.
 The piping will be checked with soap/ bubble formation if there is any leak on the system.
 The pressure will be held for a period of 24 hours, if there is no visible loss of pressure after 24 hours,
the line will be deemed to be gas tight.
 If pressure gauge indicated the pressure drop, the testing operation connection and shut‐off valve be
first rechecked for leak and tightened as necessary.
 If a pressure drops still evident, then all joint and lastly the piping itself will be checked with soap/
bubble formation.
 Recharged the system, as previously described, and allow it to remain under pressure for 24 hours
maximum pressure at least 1.5 times the operating pressure.
 Raise IRF (Inspection Request) for witnessing the leak testing for refrigerant copper pipework.
9.1.10.3.Repair of Joints Leak
 All leaking joint shall be repaired.
 Solder joints that leak shall be disassembled, cleaned, re‐fluxed, reassembled, and re‐soldered. Solder
joints shall not be repaired by brazing.
 Brazed joint that leak may be repaired by cleaning the exposed are, re‐fluxing, and re‐brazing.
 Welded joints that leak shall have the defective areas of the weld removed and re‐welded.
 After joints have been repaired, the joints shall be rested.
9.1.10.4.Insulation of Refrigerant Piping
 Ensure all outer space of the pipe is clean and free of dust, dirt before installing the insulating sections is
split so they can be slipped over straight pipe runs quickly and easily.

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 Insulation will be installed after satisfactory testing of piping section. Insulation materials and
accessories will be in accordance with specification Section 15250 “General – Pipe, Duct and Equipment
Insulation”
 Insulation application will be in accordance with specification Section 15250 “General – Pipe, Duct and
Equipment Insulation” Part 3. Item 3.01 & 3.02.

10.0. QA/QC Management

10.1. Field Quality Control

 Inspect and test refrigerant piping according to ASME B31.5, Chapter VI

 Pressure test with nitrogen to 1380 kpa (200 psig). Perform final test at 186 kpa (27 psig)
vacuum and 1380 kpa (200 psig) using halide torch or electronic leak detector. Test to no
leakage.
 Test and adjust control and safeties.  Replace damaged or malfunctioning controls and
equipment.
 Repair leaks using new materials; Retest
10.2. Quality Requirements

 The Construction Department shall inform the Quality Assurance/Control (QA/QC) Department
of the installation activities by issuing a Field Inspection Request Form (FIR).
 When the QA/QC Department is satisfied that the work detailed in the Construction FIR is
completed, they will initiate to DAR.
 The Inspector shall verify the installation of work by performing inspections as per the
Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and shall record his findings on Quality Record (QR). Any defects
noted during the inspection shall be forwarded to the Construction Department (Project
Manager) through an Inspection Report.
 The Inspector shall use the QR as a checklist and ensure all points on the checklist are complete.
The QR shall be the quality record document to identify that the inspection has taken place and
the installation is in full compliance with the project.

11.0. HSE Management

 Health and safety training should be provided to personnel on working at height.

 Health and safety training should be provided to personnel for the proper handling of materials
(required Material Safety Data Sheets or MSDS).
 Health and safety training should be provided to personnel in the Control of Substance
Hazardous to Health (COSHH).

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 Health and safety training should be provided to personnel who will perform work within a
confine space and or hazardous areas.
 Health and safety training e.g. on the job training, fire extinguisher training, scaffolds erection
training and first aid training relevant to electrical safety work practices and safety condition
implemented when undertaking installation.
11.1. Appendix 1 – HSE Risk Assessment

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