SALALAH FREE ZONE – ADHAN SITE

External Works (Road and Associated Service Document No: AHAR/MST/SFZ/MEP 02 Rev 0
Networks) Date: 22 July 2018

METHOD STATEMENT FOR

INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF STORM WATER DRAINAGE

– WEHOLITE (NON PRESSURE PE) PIPE

Revision Date Description Signature

0 July 9, 2018 Issued for Approval

Description Name Position Signature

Prepared By Pradeepkumar Project Engineer

Reviewed By Dinuka QA/QC Engineer

Reviewed By Zeeshan Ahamed HSE Engineer

Approved By: PradheepKumar Project Manager

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 Contents
1.0 Introduction...................................................................................................................................3
2.0 Scope of works Covered............................................................................................................3
3.0 Reference Documents................................................................................................................3
4.0 Definitions and Abbreviations..................................................................................................3
5.0 Personnel Required and Designated Responsibilities.......................................................4
6.0 Subcontractors Utilized.............................................................................................................4
7.0 Products Required......................................................................................................................5
8.0 Tools and Equipment’s required..............................................................................................5
9.0 Procedure......................................................................................................................................5
9.1 Receiving materials:...................................................................................................................5
9.2 Handling / Storage and Transportation of materials at Site:.................................................6
9.3 Pre-Installation:...........................................................................................................................6
9.4 Welding Procedure.....................................................................................................................9
9.5 Testing.......................................................................................................................................13
9.6 Backfilling..................................................................................................................................13
10.0 Quality Control and Quality Assurance:..............................................................................13
11.0 Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Determining Controls (HIRADC):.............13
12.0 Appendices:................................................................................................................................14
Appendix 1 - Inspection and Testing Plan............................................................................................14
Appendix 2 - Checklist............................................................................................................................14
Appendix 3 - Risk Assessment..............................................................................................................14
Appendix 4 - Drawings............................................................................................................................14

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1.0 Introduction
This document covers the methodology and techniques to be implemented for the Installation
and testing of External Storm water piping.

2.0 Scope of works Covered

The scope of works covers the following:
 Providing hard barriers around the excavated area.
 Sand Bedding preparation for Pipe Laying.
 Pipe shifting from Store area to Excavated trench area.
 Pipe Laying in excavated trench.
 Non pressure (PE) WEHOLITE pipe Extrusion Welding using trained Welder.
 Air testing
 Surrounding.
 Warning tape laying.
 Final dressing and Formation Level Preparation.

3.0 Reference Documents

 Project Specification.
 Project Quality Plan.
 Oman standard (vol-3 June 2010-standard specifications for road & bridge construction)

4.0 Definitions and Abbreviations

 PQP - Project Quality Plan
 QA/QC - Quality Assurance & Quality Control
 QEHS - Quality, Environment, Health &Safety
 S/C - Sub-Contractor
 ITP - Inspection and Test Plan
 HIRADC - Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Determining Controls
 SME - Small & Medium Enterprises
 PE - Polyethylene
 MAS - Material Approval Submittal
 MRIR - Material Receipt Inspection Report

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5.0 Personnel Required and Designated Responsibilities
 Project Manager (PM) - Organize & manage all resources and field activities to achieve
an efficient and effective completion of the contract, within the agreed time and cost,
whilst paying due regard to safety and meeting Quality requirements.
 Construction Manager (CM) - Ensure the construction activity as per approved
construction & work methods.
 Site Engineer (Civil) - Prepare construction method statements, work methods and obtain
approval for the same for civil works.
 Site Engineer (Utilities & Pipeline) - Co-ordination with the construction team for safe
excavation procedure to existing utilities and liaison with relevant authorities when
required.
 Land Surveyor - To establish control points as per survey plan.
 Construction Superintendent - Front line supervision of the workman.
 QA/QC Engineer - Set up and monitor QA/QC activities at site.
 HSE Officer - Implementation of the project HSE plan.
 Flagmen/Banksman – To indicate the operator to hold and proceed with the work.
 Electrician - To prepare required power connection and illumination.
 Foreman- To direct work for the workman.
 Operators-To operate excavators, Dozer, Etc.
 Drivers -To drive the vehicles required for excavation operation
 Helper - To help the skilled workman.
 Riggers- To align pipe
 Welders-For welding

The detail responsibilities of above mentioned personnel’s are mentioned in the approved
Project Quality Plan.

6.0 Subcontractors Utilized

If required for the execution, we will deploy Sub Contractor for work.

The Criteria for fixing the subcontractor will be mainly as per the requirement of Project. The
Sub Contractors will be analysed according to their previous work experience of the similar
nature, their Company profile, their ability to execute the work as per the project specification
and up to the satisfaction of the Client. More weightage will be given to the Subcontractors
who are registered with the SME.

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 After the deployment of every Subcontractor, we shall submit their relevant document to the
Client for their approval. We shall also insist the Subcontractor to get themselves registered
with Salalah Free Zone Company S.A.O.C. Once the subcontractor is approved by the
Client, the necessary HSE induction will be given to them to understand them the
requirement of the Client as well as ours.

7.0 Products Required

 Marking Paints or Lime powder

8.0 Tools and Equipment’s required

 Excavator / Shovels.
 Plate & Roller compactors.
 Crane – 25 T
 Diesel Generator-7.5 KW to 10 KW
 Extrusion Welding Machine for HDPE pipe.
 Hand Extruder
 Hot air gun
 Angle grinders.
 Jig saw, Planer for Pipe ID
 V Stands or Timber runners
 Calibration temperature sensor.
 Welding tent.
 Files round / flat.
 Measuring tape.
 Sprit level, Plumb, Chalk line.
 Leveling Equipment.
 Basic Hand Tools (Drilling, Cutting, Breaking).
 Floodlight(s).
 Warning signs & flashing lights (as required).

9.0 Procedure
9.1 Receiving materials:
While receiving the materials, the following is to be ensured:
 The material received is as per approved MAS. (Design conforming to BS EN 1295-
1:1998.)
 The quantities are correct as per the purchase order and delivery note.

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  The Make and Manufacturer’s details are as per approved MAS by checking through the
engraved marks of governing authorities (e.g. CE marking), Standards, Manufacturer
labels and other physical identities.
 The Material test certificates are available with the supplier.
 Pipes and accessories received are free from visual defects like damages and cracks.
 Once the material is received at the site, MRIR shall be raised for material inspection and
obtain approval to use at site.

9.2 Handling / Storage and Transportation of materials at Site:

 Prior to unloading, it shall be ensured that the stack area is free from sharp projections,
stones or other protuberances.
 Pipes may be off-loaded from the vehicles by suitable capacity crane and manually.
 Care shall be taken to avoid damage of spigot during transit, holding and storage. Pipes
shall never be dragged on bare ground.
 Pipes shall not be stacked in large random piles.
 For ideal storage, pipes shall be stored elevated from ground and properly protected with
Tarpaulin sheets around to prevent direct exposure to sunlight.
 When loading pipes on to vehicles, care shall be taken not to allow them to come in to
contact with any sharp corners such as loose nail heads as pipes may be damaged by
being rubbed against these during transit.

9.3 Pre-Installation:
9.3.1 Trench Preparation and Bedding
 Centerline marking and excavation dimensions shall be done as per the Approved
drawing including clearance from the face of any structure and within necessary working
space.
 Adequate signage shall be placed near the excavation.
 Trench inspection shall be carried out as Per approved Excavation MST&ITP
 The trench bottom shall be carefully examined for the presence of hard objects, rocky
projections or large tree roots and shall be trimmed to an even finish.
 Depth of bedding shall be as per approved drawing.
 It shall be ensured that the Bedding material is free from large stones and granular
material or crushed stone or sand(to be satisfied standard specification requirements)
 Side fill will be done minimum 100mm or pipe diameter whichever is greater.
 Initial filling material shall be granular, Crushed gravel or sand, thickness shall be as per
drawing.
 Refer to the below sketch in page 7 of this method statement for bedding details only.

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 FIG-1

1-Granular material well compacted under and around the pipe or crushed aggregate 3 to 8mm.
2-Material selected from trench excavation well compacted to 95% of MDD.
3-Mass concrete.

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9.3.2 Flowchart for Installation

Mark the Route for Pipe laying and

Manhole locations as per approved
shop drawing

Excavation of Trench and leveling

PIPE STRINGING / WELDING OF Prepare Sand Bed with approved

PIPES Bedding Material

Lay the Pipe

Raise IR for Engineer’s

inspection

Air Leak test

Internal Inspection NO
Rectify
Cleared?

YES
Raise IR for Engineer’s inspection
NO
YES Rectify
Clearance to Civil for upper bedding
and Backfilling

FIG-2

9.3.3 Installation Procedure:

 Check the availability of latest approved IFC, approved shop drawing and co-ordinated
Services Drawing.
 Check the size and class of the pipes & fittings as per drawing / Material submittal.

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  On ensuring the work front availability, required quantity of pipes and fittings for
installation (as per approved shop drawing and site conditions) shall be shifted from
stores to site.
 The pipes will be laid with temporary supports flush with lower bedding on the sand bed
of 150mm thick (Lower bedding) and Side filling will be done at either sides of the pipe
with the bedding material.
 Slope of pipe shall be maintained as per the approved shop drawing.

9.4 Welding Procedure

9.4.1 Pre- Welding Checks
Prior to start of welding the below shall be ensured:
 Safety Permit for start of welding.
 Availability of Electrical Power for Welding Machine.
 Adequate Working Space for Welders and Helpers inside Trench.
 Adequate Space for Crane movement with area barricaded.

9.4.2 Welding

List of electrically operated Equipment’s & Hand tools

No.
S.No. Description Elec. Power Requirement per No.
Required
A Extrusion welding AMP Watts Phase
1 Hand Held extruder 17 3935 Single 2
2 Hot Air Gun 9 2000 Single 2
3 Jigsaw-2.6A, 570W 2.7 550 Single 2
4 Reciprocating Saw 5.0A 1010 Single 1
5 Drilling Machine Single 1
6 Angle grinder 3.8 800 Single 1

 The Weholite pipes to be joined by welding shall be placed at a distance of 1mtr apart
measured from pipe edge faces.

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  The Outer edge of pipe face of both the pipes to be joined, shall be grinded to provide a
‘V’ groove of 60 deg. to a depth of 1/4th of the profile thickness (Refer Fig 4).
 The grinded dust shall be cleared off immediately with air blower or cotton waste.
 After grinding is completed, the pipe will be lifted with crane and moved toward the pipe
to be joined.
 The pipe ends to be welded heated up with hot air, after which molten plastic is fed
under a given pressure into the gap between the pipe ends, so creating a weld
 Refer fig no 4 for welding principle.
 External welding to be done up to OD 300-3500mm
 Internal welding to be done up to OD 900-3500mm
 The filler rod used to weld joints on WEHOLITE pipe is manufactured by AMIANTIT
OMAN CO LLC only
 Welding shall be carried out using a manufacturer recommended extruder or similar
welding machine.
 Fusion weld shall performed at temperature between 180°c and 230°c,this will be
checked either with a calibrated thermometer or if applicable, via the digital displays on
the welding machine.
 Tack weld of the joint shall be done.
 The welding of pipe shall be started from the crown of pipe proceeded to the bottom. In
case of welding interruption, the welding shall be restarted with 50mm overlap from the
finished weld point (Refer Fig-5).
 For field branch connection of storm water gully, please refer attached drawing no
LTO/SFZ/PK1A/SD/GC-01 REV 0 (APPENDIX 4)
 The above procedure shall be repeated for the opposite side of the finished weld.
 After the welding is completed, welded joint shall be allowed to cool for 30 mins.

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 Fig -3

Fig -4

Fig -5

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 Fig -6

9.5 Testing
a) Pre- Testing
Inspection shall be carried out as per the sequence referred in Inspection Test plan for
External Storm water system Installation and Testing –PE WEHOLITE Pipe during
construction & before backfilling.

b) Air Testing
Air testing shall be done as per clause no 8.2.3.9 of OMAN standard specification volume no
3.
 As soon as practicable after a length of pipe has been completed, it shall be subjected to an
air test to BS EN 1610
 Length of pipe shall be plugged and sealed and air pumped into the pipe by approved
method.
 We shall allow 5 minutes for stabilization of air temperature and adjust pressure to 100 mm,
the section will not be considered satisfactory if the air air pressure fails from 100 mm to 75
mm head of water in 5 minutes or less
 Failure to pass the air test is not conclusive and if no leakage can be traced by externally
application of soapy water to all sealing areas.

c) Inspection & Clearance

 Visual checking of all joints will be done for any leakages.
 Inspection request shall be raised for Engineer’s inspection for Pipe Laying and Gravity
testing.

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 In case of no leak, clearance shall be obtained from Engineer for top bedding and further
backfilling.

9.6 Backfilling
 After inspection clearance of Air test, approved bedding and filling material will be filled
(Surrounding) as per bedding detail at page 7 of this method statement.
 On completion of the above, the upper bedding material will be water sprayed and
manually compacted. Mechanical compactors will not be used at this stage.
 Approved backfilling material shall then be filled on top of upper bedding.
 The backfilled material shall then be water sprayed and compacted using plate
compactors or equivalent.
 Plate compactor can be used only minimum 450mm above the crown level of the pipe.

10.0 Quality Control and Quality Assurance:

Please refer to Appendix 1 for Inspection and Testing Plan & Checklist.

11.0 Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Determining Controls (HIRADC):

Please refer to Appendix 2 for Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Determining
Controls.

12.0 Appendices:
Appendix 1 - Inspection and Testing Plan
Appendix 2 - Checklist
Appendix 3 - Risk Assessment
Appendix 4 - Drawings

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