MS For Cable Tray and Ladder Installation

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR CABLE TRAY/ CABLE LADDER TZ-TAN-90-DB01-150003-02-AFC

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Rev. Date :23/November/2022
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Method Statement for cable tray, cable ladder installation.
00 IFR 25/October/2022 Issued for Review S.M. PHILIPO J.T. DONG L.Y. GUO
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EACOP
CONTENTS
1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Purposes ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Scope ................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Abbreviations .................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 References ......................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 System Description ........................................................................................................... 5
2 SPECIFICATION AND STANDARDS ............................................................................. 5
3 LABOUR, ........................................................................................................................ 6
4 MACHINE, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS .......................................................................... 6
5 RESPONSIBILITY........................................................................................................... 7
6 WORK SEQUENCES ...................................................................................................... 8

6.1 Survey Work ...................................................................................................................... 8
6.2 Preparation ........................................................................................................................ 8
6.3 Plan .................................................................................................................................... 8
6.4 Materials............................................................................................................................. 9
7 METHOD STATEMENT / PROCEDURE FOR ACTIVITIES. ........................................ 10

7.1 Storage ............................................................................................................................. 10
7.2 Pre installation................................................................................................................. 10
7.3 Installation ....................................................................................................................... 10
7.3.1 Installation of Cable Trays/ Ladders ......................................................................... 10
8 INSPECTIONS AND TEST PLAN FORMAT FOR INSTALLATION OF CABLE

TRAY OR TRUNKING .................................................................................................. 13
9 QUALITY ....................................................................................................................... 14
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10 SAFETY ...................................................................................................................... 14
11 ATTACHMENT ............................................................................................................ 15
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1 GENERAL
1.1 Purposes
This Method Statement formalizes the requirements for the Installation of Cable Trays, Ladders, and Trunking
System. The specifications, procedures, and guidelines contained in this Method Statement specify the technical
requirements to be followed and also act as a reference to clearly establish defined standards for work
assessment. Moreover, this document shall provide guidelines to check that specified materials are installed and
agreed procedures are implemented during the execution of work and to define the responsibilities for
controlling the execution.
1.2 Scope
The Trunking System as per the requirements of contract specifications, and codes, standards of the project titled
as under: construction of temporary facilities (EACOP) Project at MST.scope of this Method Statement is to
describe the sequence of activities involved in Installation of Cable Trays, Ladders and
1.3 Abbreviations
EACOP East African Crude Oil Pipeline
EPcmC Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management and Commissioning
EN ISO European and International Standard
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
JSEA Job Safety and Environmental Analysis
PPE Personnel Protective Equipment
CM Construction Manager
AC Alternative Current
CB Circuit Breaker
LV Low Voltage
MCC Motor Control Center
CT Current Transformer
OC Operator Camp
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DB Distribution Board
SLD Single Line Diagram
HVAC Heating Ventilation
GCPP Generator Control and Protection Panel
DC Direct Current
VT Voltage Transformer
1.4 References
This method statement is prepared referring to the following documents as shown in the Table below;
DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
UT-MID-60-WPR2-100015 Project description, Abbreviations and definitions list
UG-MID-60-0120-200114 EACOP Electrical Optimum Requirements
1.5 System Description
For an effective Cable Management at the project site, cable Ladders, cable trays, and trunking systems are
applicable to meet the load requirements. These shall be used for all types HV/LV/MV/ELV cables containment
includes but not limited to main cables routed to branch cables for main circuits, LV cabling inside Tunnel, Cables
routed to, buildings, substations, control, and power cables, fire detection and alarm system, 415V switchgear,
switchgear and control gear, panels, all distribution boards, public address system, etc.
2 SPECIFICATION AND STANDARDS

All tasks specified in this procedure shall be completed in accordance with current local national regulations and
standards as shown in the Table below：
S/N SPECIFICATION AND STANDARD DESCRIPTION

1 Tanzania Standards Tanzania, Draft One, 2014 Local Content Policy of
Tanzania for Oil and Gas Industry
2 UG-MID-60-0120-200114 Electrical Optimum Requirements
3 UT-MID-60-WPR2-210005 Specification for Positive Material Identification (PMI)
4 TZ-TAN-90-DBO1-290004 Materials Control Procedure
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3 LABOUR,
Below is the proposed list and number of labour (construction team) for installation of electrical system
Number Profession/position Quantity
1 Construction management 1
2 Electrical Engineer 1
3 QA/QC Manager 1
4 QA/QC Engineer 1
5 H3SE Manager 1
6 H3SE Supervisor 1
7 Social Liaison Persons 1
8 Electrician 2
9 Labour 10
Sum 19
4 MACHINE, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

Machine and tools to be used during Installation of electrical system are:
 Wire cutters
 Hacksaw
 Measuring tape
 Drill machine
 Wooden hammer
 Flat file
 Screw drivers
 Open and box spanners
 Base Cutter
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5 RESPONSIBILITY
The Construction Manager
 The Construction Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all construction activities to be performed
by experienced employees in a manner acceptable to Project Specifications and Procedure
Requirement.
Supervisor/Site Engineer
 Site communications between the SI and Foreman.
 Close monitoring the site team to keep their work safe and productive working.
 Monitoring and control "Electrical Installation" operation is in proper working manner.
 Control the workforce to perform quality work.
Superintendent (SI)
 Be focal point of site team.
 Look ahead and plan with CM to allocate manpower, machine equipment and tools.
The QA/QC Manager
 The QA/QC Manager is responsible for provision of trained and competent personnel to monitor and
assist with compliance by construction personnel with approved Project
 QA/QC procedures.
 Control the work of the site team to ensure that it is in accordance with the Project specification and work
safe.
QA/QC Engineer
 Monitor and ensure all construction activities are within standard and specifications
 Taking samples for quality test
The H3SE Manager
 The H3SE Manager will be in charge of proper coordination and execution of the safety requirements and
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will be familiar with intrinsic hazards of the construction equipment being used.
 The HSE Manager shall ensure that a JSEA is conducted for all activities and specified Health, Safety and
Environment rules and regulations are enforced with regard to the Project and all activities shall be
conformed to Tanzania Law, Regulation and EIA report
Safety Supervisor
 Monitoring each activity based on JSA for the activity submitted along with work permit.
 Also, during activities safety supervises should work close to ensure all safety precautions are followed
and maintained.
Electrician / other tradesmen
 Will be responsible for assisting his superiors during all construction work-related activities following HSE
and QAQC requirements.
6 WORK SEQUENCES
6.1 Survey Work
Before starting any Electrical Installation, survey team will check all the area where the installation should be
done like dormitory, office, workshop so as to access the risk and hazardous of the working environment.
6.2 Preparation
The main Contractor shall ensure that all gate passes, permits, tools, materials for safety precautions, manpower,
and equipment are available before commencement of work. The Site Team shall make sure that access roads are
always clear from any obstruction and site is always accessible.
6.3 Plan
 Marking all points proposed for cable tray during survey.
 Mobilization of equipment’s, tools and materials
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6.4 Materials
All materials shall comply with the specifications regarding quality, dimensions, strength, etc. Samples will be
submitted for the approval of the Engineer. Making sure all material as per consultant’s approval before any
installations.
 Cable tray
 Cable ladder
 Trunking
 Accessories/fitting
 Earthing jumper
Fig. cable tray/ladder. Fig. Cable tray fittings
Fig. Earthing jumper
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7 METHOD STATEMENT / PROCEDURE FOR ACTIVITIES.

7.1 Storage
 All materials received at site shall be inspected and ensured that the materials are as per approved
material submittal.
 Any discrepancies, damages etc. shall be notified and reported for future action.
 Material found not suitable for the project are removed from site immediately.
 Cable trays and ladders are stored horizontal position on flat surface with timber support at each meter
and covered to protect from moisture and direct sunlight.
7.2 Pre installation
 All relevant documentation approved shop drawings, and material applicable to a particular section of
works will be checked by Site Engineer prior to commencement of work.
 Ensure that Material received is in compliance with the project specifications and is approved.
 Ensure that all required materials and accessories are delivered, inspected, and approved by the
Consultant and are readily available at the site to carry out the work and coordinated with related to civil
contractor.
 The Site Engineer/Site Supervisor will give necessary instructions to tradesmen (Electrical) and provide
necessary approved construction/shop drawings.
 The Site Engineer/Site Foreman will check that proper tools and equipment are available to carry out the
work and are in compliance with contract specifications. The Site Engineer will explain his/her team
about HSE precautions to be observed.
 The Site Engineer/Foreman ensures the cleanliness of the area.
7.3 Installation
The cables shall be routed on the cable ladder and tray as far as is practicable. Cable containment system includes
ducts, trays, supports, ladder, road crossing ducts, and associated fittings/supports. In a particular installation of
Cable trays/ladders and cable trunking systems are discussed below.
7.3.1 Installation of Cable Trays/ Ladders

 Ensure all the relevant current / approved shop drawings are available with the installation team. .
 Mark the trays and ladders routes as per approved shop drawing; ensure these are of horizontal and
vertical runs only.
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 Prior to start any installation of Trays & Ladders, a complete coordination will be carried out with other
mechanical services to avoid any interference or interrupted for the service.
 Cable Ladders, cable trays, and their supports should be strong enough to meet the load requirements of
the cable management system including cables and any future cable additions any other additional loads
applied to the system.
 Types and sizes of cable tray and ladder supports shall be as per approved shop drawings and project
specifications.
 When considering the installation of the cable support system it is imperative to avoid the cutting or
drilling of the structural building members without the approval of the team leader.
Fig. cable tray support Fig. cable tray bracket.
Fig. Installation of cable tray support Fig. cable tray fitting
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 The fitting of trays & ladders such as tees, bends & crossings will be connected with radial to permit cable-
bending standards
 All fitting shall be from manufacture
 Minimum clearance in horizontal angle between tray and building wall shall be 300mm.
 After installing support and other accessories
 Installation of cable tray and cable ladder
Fig. installation of cable tray/ladder.
 Earthing jumpers will be installed on trays & ladders between the lengths and where required to ensure
effective electrical continuity irrespective of whether a separate protective earth conductor is required or
not
Fig. bonding jumper for cable tray
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 Copper earth links shall be installed at every joints to maintain continuity throughout the installation
 Ensure the installations of tray/ladder are neat, in straight line for good aesthetic look. Trim the extra
projected supports.
 All sharp edges and burrs shall be cleaned for pulling of cables.
 Inspection shall be offered for QC verification.
8 INSPECTIONS AND TEST PLAN FORMAT FOR INSTALLATION OF CABLE TRAY OR

TRUNKING
ITP Inspection Types of Reference Testing Verifying/control
No description inspection document requirement/acceptance data forms
criteria
1 Design and Drawings Review of Design Drawings All the Drawings Design drawings,
Documents Authorities
Departments
Requirements
2 Material Approval Review of Approved Should be as per the Document
documents drawings approved drawing and submittals
specifications Specification
3 Check Installation of Visual Approved Proper bends correct Approved

Cable Tray /Trunking Method level and Drawing
Statement Location, route material Method
should Statement
have minimum status of –
No
Objection with comments
(2)
4 Request for Visual Approved No obstructions Level, Approved drawings
inspection of works Measurement Drawings Routes
Instrument,
Earth Test
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9 QUALITY
A team of quality assurance (QA) will be on site to make sure that final deliverable meets the standards and
guidelines set.
 All Testing and Inspection shall be coordinated by Inspector.

 Inspector shall be assigned to ensure the quality control and assurance requirement of the project.
 QC Inspector shall be responsible to conduct all required inspection / documentation and to ensure that
all applicable requirements, codes, and standards are complied with.
 Contractor has to utilize the applicable inspection and test form reflected on approved SATIP.
10 SAFETY
Protection and safety equipment, all members will be issued with the following PPE,
 Hard hat
 High visibility vest
 Safety Glass
 Safety gloves
 Safety shoes
 Dust Mask
 Ear plug or ear muff
 Additional protection equipment will be issued when and additional require, according to the
opinion of HSE.
 Emergency case
 First Aid Kit set will be provided on site for light injuries.
 In the event of an emergency, will be asked to evacuation and assemble at the designed
 Area waited for future instruction from supervisor.
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 Emergency contact numbers
 Chief Representative
 Supervisor
 Safety, Security & Environment Control Staff
11 ATTACHMENT
The attachments will be used for basis of construction and reference, and just double click with mouse the
symbol entering the drawings, or refer to the version “pdf ” with same contents.
 Layout Plan of cable laying
TZ-TAN-90-DBO1-150003_02_AFC_20220607.pdf (Command Line)
 Layout plan for earthing
TZ-TAN-90-DBO1-150006_00_IFR_20220607.pdf (Command Line)
 Electrical system for campsite
TZ-TAN-90-DBO1-150001_02_AFC_20220607.pdf (Command Line)

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR CABLE TRAY/ CABLE LADDER TZ-TAN-90-DB01-150003-02-AFC

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Method Statement for cable tray, cable ladder installation.

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR CABLE TRAY/ CABLE LADDER TZ-TAN-90-DB01-150003-02-AFC

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2 SPECIFICATION AND STANDARDS ............................................................................. 5

4 MACHINE, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS .......................................................................... 6

6 WORK SEQUENCES ...................................................................................................... 8

7 METHOD STATEMENT / PROCEDURE FOR ACTIVITIES. ........................................ 10

8 INSPECTIONS AND TEST PLAN FORMAT FOR INSTALLATION OF CABLE

METHOD STATEMENT FOR CABLE TRAY/ CABLE LADDER TZ-TAN-90-DB01-150003-02-AFC

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EPcmC Engineering, Procurement, Construction Management and Commissioning

EN ISO European and International Standard

HSE Health, Safety and Environment

JSEA Job Safety and Environmental Analysis

PPE Personnel Protective Equipment

MCC Motor Control Center

METHOD STATEMENT FOR CABLE TRAY/ CABLE LADDER TZ-TAN-90-DB01-150003-02-AFC

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SLD Single Line Diagram

HVAC Heating Ventilation

GCPP Generator Control and Protection Panel

1.5 System Description

2 SPECIFICATION AND STANDARDS

S/N SPECIFICATION AND STANDARD DESCRIPTION

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4 MACHINE, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS

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 Site communications between the SI and Foreman.

 Monitoring and control "Electrical Installation" operation is in proper working manner.

 Control the workforce to perform quality work.

 Be focal point of site team.

The QA/QC Manager

 Taking samples for quality test

The H3SE Manager

METHOD STATEMENT FOR CABLE TRAY/ CABLE LADDER TZ-TAN-90-DB01-150003-02-AFC

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Electrician / other tradesmen

and QAQC requirements.

 Mobilization of equipment’s, tools and materials

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Fig. cable tray/ladder. Fig. Cable tray fittings

Fig. Earthing jumper

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