Hge T&C MS El 005.

METHOD STATEMENT
Reference: HGE-T&C-MS-EL-005
Date Rev.
TESTING & COMMISSIONING OF
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 15.10.2020 00
RESIDENTIAL TOWER, NAJMATH, REEM

ISLAND,
PLOT RR3-C10, ABU DHABI
Project Location
NAJMATH, ABU DHABI, UAE
Document METHOD STATEMENT FOR TESTING &

Title:
COMMISSIONING OF FIRE ALARM
APPROVAL & AMENDMENT HISTORY
QA/QC Senior Tech.

Rev. No. Date HSE Officer Project Manager Approval Status
Engineer Engineer
00 15-10-2020 NM BVR SPS FRA

METHOD STATEMENT
Date Rev.
INDEX
1. PURPOSE
2. SCOPE
3. REFERENCES
4. DEFINITION
5. RESPONSIBILITIES
6. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
7. METHOD OF WORK
8. TESTING & COMMISSIONING
9. SAFETY
10. EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENT
11. TESTING & COMMISSIONING CHECK LIST
12. RISK ASSESSMENT
13. ITP
METHOD STATEMENT
Date Rev.
1) PURPOSE
To define the method of Testing & Commissioning of Fire Detection in accordance to
specification to facilitate accurate identification of the source of heat / smoke / fire in their
early stages to minimize occurrences of false alarm due to faulty equipment, electrical
transients, system faults etc.
METHOD STATEMENT
Date Rev.
2) SCOPE
This method statement specifies the sequence and methodology for the Testing &
Commissioning of Fire Alarm System of RR3-C10, Najmat Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
2.1 The method is applicable to the Testing & Commissioning of Fire Detection and Including
all loop cabling, network cabling outputs to and inputs from other systems and any other
components and accessories required for safe reliable system.
2.2 This “Method Statement” also covers the nature and type of work for the testing &
commissioning of Fire Detection in the building and the Frequency which the inspection
are to be carried out.
METHOD STATEMENT
Date Rev.
3) REFERENCES
1. Project Specification
2. Related Code and Standard - NFPA 72
3. Approved material submittal
4. Drawing reference
5. Approved Fire Alarm System shop drawing
METHOD STATEMENT
Date Rev.
4) DEFINITION
The Consultant : M/S MZ ARCHITECTS
The Main Contractor : M/S HORIZON GULF ELECTROMECHANICAL
The Project : RR3-C10 NAJMAT AL REEM, ABU DHABI, U.A.E.
NFPA : National Fire Prevention Association
PPE : Personal Protective Equipment
HSE : Health Safety & Environment
QA/QC : Quality Assurance / Quality Control
MS : Method Statement
ITP : Inspection and Test Plan
RA : Risk Assessment
ICL : Inspection Check List
METHOD STATEMENT
Date Rev.
5) RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 PROJECT MANAGER
 To be the focal point for overall interfaces and other communications with the
COMPANY and Contractor as required during project execution.
 Ensure that adequate quality measures are being undertaken.
 He shall identify and secure necessary resources, determining the task that must be
completed, assigning the tasks and delegating authority.
 Ensure the overall implementation of this method statement.
5.2 QA/QC ENGINEER

 Ensure all inspections are raised and conducted as per the contract specifications,
PQP & ITP’s.
 Ensure all current issues of procedures, approved material and shop drawings and
standards are available at the point of use.
 Ensure the works comply with the contract requirements / approved shop drawings
to serve the purpose.
 Ensure the total quality control for installation work. He shall liaise with COMPANY
for inspection of installation works.
 Inspect for any damage during handling and storage.
 Monitor the quality of work & ensure that fulfillment of specified requirement and
that all quality records related to work are completed.
 Ensure the work is completed as per quality requirements.
 Contractor shall inspect the same work prior to initiate ITR for COMPANY approval.
 Maintain comprehensive inspection and test records for any further references.
5.3 SITE ENGINEER

 Follow approved drawings, method statements to carry out execution at site.
 Ensuring foremen tradesmen are well informed about specific work requirements.
 Coordinate with other disciplines site engineers, safety engineer and contractor/
subcontractor the activities required for execution.
 Ensure that all foremen are briefed about the safe system of work.
 Clear the obstructions from the surrounding area to avoid Near misses and accidents.
METHOD STATEMENT
Date Rev.
 Inspect the progress of work until final execution.

 Raise ITRs (Inspection and Test Requests) to get the works inspected as per the
quality control procedure.
5.4 SAFETY ENGINEER

 Toolbox talk has to be conducted and all the hazards have to be identified before
starting the work.
 To monitor that Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) are used by the Task force
during execution at site.
 Risk related to the activity shall be assessed and addressed as required.
 To provide training for the work force in order to execute the activity safely.
 Carry out regular and random inspection on site and record observation.
 Assist in implementation of safe system of work.
 Safety Officer/ Engineer shall be available during shifting / lifting the equipment and
must be informed prior to start the activity.
5.5 SITE FOREMAN

 He will supervise and execute the installation according to the approved shop
drawing and method statements.
 He will coordinate with the discipline engineer for site execution and during final
inspection.
 Coordinates and supervise worker’s activities in compliance to the implementation
of Health, Safety & Environmental procedures.
 Ensure the workers under his supervision are following safe system of work and
using the appropriate PPE’s for the job.
 Must conduct pre-task briefing prior to start of work.
METHOD STATEMENT
Date Rev.
6) SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
An automatic fire alarm system is designed to detect the unwanted presence of fire by
monitoring environmental changes associated with combustion. In general, a fire alarm
system is classified as either automatically actuated, manually actuated, or both. Automatic
fire alarm systems are intended to notify the building occupants to evacuate in the event of a
fire or other emergency, report the event to an off-premises location in order to summon
emergency services, and to prepare the structure and associated systems to control the
spread of fire and smoke.
METHOD STATEMENT
Date Rev.
7) METHOD OF WORK
Before commencement of any works for Fire Detection system the following work are
required to be carried out:
a) Ensure that the Fire Detection and Alarm system shop drawings and approved.
b) Check the work area is clean and safe.
c) Check materials to be used have an approved material submittal.
d) Check wall / slabs / floors have been cleared by Civil contractor to proceed with works.
e) Ensure that the Fire alarm system and all the components are conforming to the
recommendations of the following standards BA, NFPA 72, VDS and the requirements of
local Civil Defence authority.
f) To be sure that shop drawings (F / A) to be followed have approval from
authority/authorities concerned (CDA).
g) Make sure all components of the Fire alarm system including hardware and software are
VDS approved for life safety applications.
7.1 LIST OF MATERIALS
S/No. Description
1 ADDRESSABLE OPTICAL SMOKE DETECTOR WITH STD. BASE & LED
REMOTE INDICATOR
2 ADDRESSABLE OPTICAL SMOKE DETECTOR WITH STD. BASE &
SOUNDER BASE
3 ADDRESSABLE MANUAL CALL POINT
4 ADDRESSABLE MANUAL CALL POINT, W/P
5 ADDRESSABLE SOUNDER / FLASHER, W/P
6 PROBE HEAT DETECTOR
7 DUCT DETECTOR
8 HOUSING FOR 18 LOOP FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL BATTERY
9 HOUSING FOR 10 LOOP FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL BATTERY
10 12 RELAYS TRANSPONDER WITH HOUSING
11 PC, PRINTER & WINMAG SYSTEM
12 BMS INTERFACE
METHOD STATEMENT
Date Rev.
7.2 HOUSING FOR 18 LOOP FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL BATTERY TOOLS
 Portable drilling tools
 Portable grinding tools
 Hammer and Chisel
 Marker
 Spirit level / hose level
 Measuring tapes
 General tool box (Pliers, Screw drivers etc.)
7.3 EQUIPMENT
 Step Ladders
 Mobile Scaffolding
7.4 HOUSE KEEPING

All work places where personnel are working will be cleaned from the scrap materials
derived from their works, ensure clean and health work environment as well as to
maintain free access and egress in the event of emergency.
7.5 PPE
 Hard Hat (Mandatory)
 High Vis Vest (Mandatory)
 Safety Boots (Mandatory)
 Eye Protection (Mandatory)
 Gloves (Mandatory)
 Safety harness to be provided while working at height
METHOD STATEMENT
Date Rev.
8) TESTING & COMMISSIONING

Testing & Commissioning Sequence
 Check the panel mounted at proper location.
 Check the addressing (ferule) of the wire termination.
 Check the A.C power supply connected to the panel.
 Check the voltage of the battery supply.
 Conform that now panel is in normal condition to operate it.
8.1 Testing the Devices:

Fire Alarm Control Panel
No Devices Remarks
Alarm Trouble
1 Activate Smoke Detectors with test Gas Yes No Test
successful
2 Remove smoke from base No Yes Test
3 Activate manual call point Yes No successful
Test
4 Make a wire loop No Yes successful
Test
5 Make a wire break in alarm circuit No Yes successful
Test
6 Zone control valve active No Yes successful
Test
7 Flow switch active Yes No successful
Test
successful
8.2 Testing the Interfaces:
 Test the transponder are in working condition.
 Check the control modules and monitor modules are terminated with the Transponder.
 Control modules: This is connected with the output terminal of the interfaces which is
controlled by the transponder when it is necessary to control the device (Eg. Lift, Damper,
etc).
 Monitor modules: The monitor modules will give trigger that it will act as an input to the
interface. If monitor modules get active, it will be indicated in the panel.
 3rd party interfaces will be tested by triggering the IFU from the panel and checking that
the contacts have changed state with a multimeter.
METHOD STATEMENT
Date Rev.
9) SAFETY
All necessary PPE and safety gear shall be worn at all times during the execution of work in full
compliance with safety requirements.
a) Helmets
b) Safety Shoes
c) Hand Gloves
d) Safety signs
9.1 Safety Checks:

a) Safety checks will be made prior to commencement of work in order to ensure that
material and equipment’s are in safe working order in accordance with project and
site regulations.
b) Equipment’s that are electrically operated shall be of sound quality, without any
defect and shall be correctly earthed.
9.2 Requirements:
a) Buildings shall be divided into a number of detection zones for easy recognition and
short search time. Fire alarm systems shall be designed to suite the fire plan
procedures followed by occupants during emergency. Single open, short circuit or
ground in one detection zone shall not affect the operation of other zones.
METHOD STATEMENT
Date Rev.
10) EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENT

General: Site general safety procedures will be followed. In case of emergency the Safety
Officer or the most senior employee present will stop the work, and make the necessary
emergency arrangements and report to the assembly points as described during Site
Induction Course.
Fire Precautions: No significant fire risks associated with this activity but general fire
precaution measures will be taken.
In emergency situations the users of handheld 2-way radios to be notified if considered that
this can expedite notification of relevant personnel and Site Clinic.
METHOD STATEMENT
Date Rev.
11. TESTING & COMMISSIONING CHECK LIST

CHECKLIST
TESTING & COMMISSIONING OF Reference: HGE-T&C-CL-EL-005

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Date: 15.10.2020 Rev: 00
Project Name: RR3-C10 NAJMAT REEM ISLAND
Consultant: UNII
Main -Contractor: ELM
MEP- Contractor: HORIZON GULF ELECTROMECHANICAL
Sub-Contractor: NAFFCO
Discipline: ELECTRICAL
S/N: Description Accepted Rejected N/A Remarks
1 Check the Fire Alarm System of the whole installation done as per Project Specification
and local authority regulations.
2 Check all the necessary instrument for inspection and testing are supplied and
properly calibrated and operated by skilled personnel in their use.
3 Check all control panel programmed.
4 Check fire alarm control panel display functionality.
5 Check all the detector address and functionality.
6 Check the activate smoke / heat detector & verify the display label on the panel.
7 Check all the manual call point address and functionality.
8 Check the activate any manual call point and verify the display label on the panel.
9 Check all the alarm sounder and flasher address and functionality.
10 Check the fire alarm audible notification devices sound throughout the occupancy
providing adequate sound pressure.
CHECKLIST
TESTING & COMMISSIONING OF Reference: HGE-T&C-CL-EL-005

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Date: 15.10.2020 Rev: 00
11 Check activate any manual call point and verify that all the third-party interfaces are
functioning.
12 Check activate smoke / heat detector & verify that the third-party interfaces are
functioning.
13 Check the interfacing for all the system required to interface when the fire initiated.
14 Check the termination of all the accessories required to complete the system.
15 Check all the test performed as per approved T&C method of statement and all the
test values are recorded in the test format.
16 Testing to be done as per Project / ADCD requirements.
NAFFCO HGE. ENGINEER ELM .ENGINEER UNII ENGINEER
NAME:
SIGNATURE:
DATE:
METHOD STATEMENT
Date Rev.
12. RISK ASSESSMENT

RISK ASSESSMENT
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Reference: HGE-T&C-RA-EL-005

Date: 15.10.2020 Rev. 00
Project Name: RR3-C10 NAJMAT REEM ISLAND

Tools & Equipment Used: Multi meter. Tester, driller, cutter etc.
Assessor: Safety & Project Departments Assessed Date: Reviewed Date:
Risk Rating Residual Risk
Probability
Probability
Severity
Severity
PxS
PxS
S.I Activity Hazards / Impacts Risks Identified Control Measures Risk Owner
01.  Slip and Trip – Injury to 4 3 12  Provide adequate access and egress to 1 1 3
Installation of Fire person, fracture. work. Project Manager/
Alarm System  Maintain good housekeeping in the Construction
working area. Manager/Sr.
 Remove all unwanted materials from Project Engineer
work station.
 Provide adequate illumination in the
working area.
Project Engineer,
Foremen
 Electrocution – Injury to 4 3 12 1 1 3
 All power cable should be overhead it.
person, burn injury, and  Ensure Equipment or machine
Fatal. connected with proper earthing.
Project Lead
 Ensure power cables should be clear
from access. HSE Engineer for
Monitoring
 Ensure all electrical connections should
be connected through RCCB/ELCB.
 Ensure all power tools are 110Volt and
ensure color coding in monthly basic.
 Ensure all electrical DB’s are inspected
periodically and maintaining the
records.
 Never place live power cable in water.
3 4 12  Wear proper PPE (safety shoes, hard 1 1 4

 Use of tools, damage and
fabricated hand tools, hat, cotton hand gloves, safety glasses,
inappropriate use of hand high visibility vest).
tools, physical injury (loss of  Hand tools should be inspected prior to
eye sights, bruise, wounds, use.
etc.)  Defective tools should be return.
 No fabricated tool be used on site.
 Use of damage portable 4 3 12  Chipping concrete use double eye 1 1 4

power tools, removal of protection.
guards, inappropriate PPE,  For grinding concrete use 3M N95
improper use of power tools, filter.
electric shock Burns damage  Do not remove guards of the
of equipment physical injury equipment.
 Damage equipment should be
returned.
 Visual check the equipment cable, if
damage return to stores.
 Use equipment as per instructed in the
manufacture’s manual.
 Conduct toolbox talk prior start of
work.
4 5 20 1 1 5
 Working at height, used  Ensure ladder is in good condition and
Ladder, Falls from Height – free from damages.
Back Injury, Fractures, Cuts,  Never carry any work with ladder for
Bruises, Falling of Materials prolong time work.
Head Injury, Fractures, Cuts,  In case of short duration of work
Bruises, fatal. provide full body harness and ensure
Slipping/Collapse-Back Injury anchoring on a ride place.
Fractures, Cuts, Bruises,  Check the rungs condition it must be
Fatal. free oil/grease.
 Ensure person safety shoes/gum boot
should be free from oil, grease and
mud.
 Ladders must be inspected monthly
and color coding must be in place.
 Ensure ladders are for ascending and
descending purpose; in case of long-
time work provide alternate working
platforms.
 Ensure three points method while
ascending / descending on ladders.
 Tie up ladder on top otherwise some
other person has to hold the ladder
during persons working time.
 Never place ladders in passage ways
and vehicle moment area.
 Ladders should be place in 4:1 ratio.
 Always keep ladders 1 mtr top from
the landing platform.
 Ensure no one should not allow
carrying materials while
ascending/descending on ladder.
 Use belts for storing of spanners and
nails etc.
 Follow adequate safe practices while
working with ladders.
 Ensure good housekeeping in the
working area.
 Ensure working area is free from oil
and grease.
 All chain pulley block should be in good
condition and periodically maintained
& inspected by a competent person.
 Ensure the SWL of chain pulley block
according to load to be lifted with the
block.
 The chain pulley block anchoring point
to be inspected & certified by a
competent person before starting of
workers.
 Chain pulley block would be operated
by competent person under supervisor
of lifting supervisor.
 Follow color coding system and
implement manufacture
recommendation.
 Check the breathing apparatus
condition before using it.
 Only trained competent operatives will

 Collapse of structure – Injury 4 5 20
erect, modify or dismantle scaffolding
1 1 5
to person, damage to structures.
property, fracture and fatal  Ensure existing ground is even and free
from pits and loose soil.
 If surface is uneven, follow safe
method for levelling and rid.
 Provide base jacks or plates on bottom
of standards.
 Provide adequate bracings and put logs
to scaffolding structure after reaching
of certain height.
 Provide locking of scaffolding with
permanent structure at every 6 Mtr.
heights.
 Provide competent supervision during
erection or dismantling of scaffolding.
 Ensure using materials are in good
condition and free from any damages.
 Ensure scaffolding structure is
constructing as per standard
requirement and requirement of work.
 If Scaffolding height more than 30Mtr
height, adequate approved drawing
required by competent person.
 All scaffolding structure to be
constructed in 3:1 ratio.
 Ensure scaffolding is adequately
and provide bracings during erection
time.
 For more than 10Mtr height scaffolding
structure should be certified by a
competent person (Third party
person).
 Ensure locking of scaffolding structure
in every 6Mtr height.
 Scaffolding over 2m in height must be
inspected before first time use, and
every seven days by competent person
and tagged safe to use (Green).
 Check the scaffolding stability in
weekly basic and after high wind speed
or rain time.
 Scaffolding must be away from vehicle
moment area, if vehicle are moving
provide safe barricading from the
working area.
 Provide adequate sign boards in the
working area.
 All mobile scaffoldings are to be
erected as per standard.
 Never shift the mobile scaffolding with
help of crane and etc.
 Don’t erect mobile scaffolding more
than 6Mtr height.
 Provide adequate bracing and follow
3:1 ratio for construction of mobile
scaffolding.
 Follow the safe working practices
during dismantling of scaffolding also.
 Ensure stair case is properly locked.
 Provide adequate information,

 Working in direct sunlight – 4 5 20 1 1 5
instruction and training to each person.
Heat cramp, Heat stroke,
 Provide adequate cool rest shelter,
Heat exhaustion
drinking water and first aid
arrangement at site.
 Provide adequate supervision and
frequent rest times to each person to
enhance body coolness.
 Persons should work in a shift/ rotation
manner to reduce exposure to
temperature. Switch off all heat
producing unwanted machines in the
area.
 All person should be physically fit and
healthy to perform work safely in the
area. Don’t allocate unhealthy persons
at site.
Health & Safety Risk and Environmental Impact Matrix
Environment Significance/Hazard effect Severity

Aspect/ Hazard Probability
Insignificant (1) Minor (2) Moderate (3) Major (4) Catastrophic (5)
1- Rare 1 2 3 4 5
2- Possible 2 4 6 8 10
3- Likely 3 6 9 1 15
2
4-Often 4 8 1 1 20
2 6
5-Frequent 5 10 1 2 25
5 0
Probability: Severity/ Impact: RISK RATING
1-3 Low Risk
(No lost time)/ Slight
Rare (Unlikely) 1- Insignificant: Slight Injury Incident Minor Incident 4-6 Moderate Risk
Possible (May happen) 2- Minor: Minor Injury/Illness/
Likely 8-12 High Risk
3- Moderate: Moderate Injury/Illness/ Moderate
Often (Very likely) 4- Major: Serious Injury/Illness Incident/incident 15-25 Extreme Risk
Frequent (Certain or Imminent) 5- Catastrophic: Fatal/ Permanent
Reviewed By:
– SAFETY OFFICER Approved By: – PROJECT MANAGER
Signature: Signature
Date: 15.10.2020 Date: 15.10.2020

METHOD STATEMENT
Date Rev.
13. INSPECTION TEST PLAN

INSPECTION & TEST PLAN (ITP) FOR TESTING & COMMISSIONING FIRE ALARM
Prepared
Client Reem Developers Project RR3-C10 Najmat Tower By QA/QC Engineer
Reviewed
Consultant Unii Engineering Consultancy Discipline Electrical by QA/QC Manager
Contractor Emirates Link Maltauro LLC ITP Ref. No. HGE-ITP Revision 0
Horizon Gulf Electromechanical
Date 1 of 1
MEP Contractor LLC 15-10-2020 Page No.
Responsibility1
Applicable
Control Contractor
Inspection / Test to be Frequency of Test / Acceptance Specificati Inspection
SN Data / Engin Remarks
carried out Inspection Criteria on / Method Subcontra Main Third Party
Forms eer
Standard ctor (if Contra
applicable) ctor
Min 5 years Review
PQ
experience in Sec# 28 PQ
1 Contractor- NAFFCO 100%
UAE or as per 31 00
Documen
Document
P R A N/A
ts
vendor list s
Review
Material
Compliance as Sec# 28 Material
2 Material Approval 100%
per Specification 31 00
Approval
Submissio
P R/A R/A N/A
Request
n
Review
Shop Drawings As per IFC or Sec# 28 Shop
3 Approval
100%
tender drawings 31 00 Drawings
Shop P R R/A N/A
Drawings
Method Statement As per Project Sec# 28 Review

4 Approval
100%
Specifications 31 00
MS
MS
P R R/A N/A
As per Approved
Testing & Sec# 28 T&C
5 Commissioning
Fire alarm system method
31 00
WIR
Inspection
W R W/A P
statement
Submission of T&C Sec# 28 T&C Review

6 Report
After finish T&C Approved T&C
31 00 Report Report
P R R/A N/A
Note (1): H: Hold Point, W: Witness, R: Review, S: Surveillance, A: Approval, P: Perform / Execute, I: Inspection

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METHOD STATEMENT

RESIDENTIAL TOWER, NAJMATH, REEM

Document METHOD STATEMENT FOR TESTING &

APPROVAL & AMENDMENT HISTORY

QA/QC Senior Tech.

00 15-10-2020 NM BVR SPS FRA

5.2 QA/QC ENGINEER

5.3 SITE ENGINEER

 Inspect the progress of work until final execution.

5.4 SAFETY ENGINEER

5.5 SITE FOREMAN

7.1 LIST OF MATERIALS

7.4 HOUSE KEEPING

8) TESTING & COMMISSIONING

8.1 Testing the Devices:

9.1 Safety Checks:

10) EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENT

11. TESTING & COMMISSIONING CHECK LIST

TESTING & COMMISSIONING OF Reference: HGE-T&C-CL-EL-005

Project Name: RR3-C10 NAJMAT REEM ISLAND

Main -Contractor: ELM

MEP- Contractor: HORIZON GULF ELECTROMECHANICAL

S/N: Description Accepted Rejected N/A Remarks

TESTING & COMMISSIONING OF Reference: HGE-T&C-CL-EL-005

NAFFCO HGE. ENGINEER ELM .ENGINEER UNII ENGINEER

12. RISK ASSESSMENT

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM Reference: HGE-T&C-RA-EL-005

Project Name: RR3-C10 NAJMAT REEM ISLAND

Risk Rating Residual Risk

3 4 12  Wear proper PPE (safety shoes, hard 1 1 4

 Use of damage portable 4 3 12  Chipping concrete use double eye 1 1 4

 Only trained competent operatives will

 Provide adequate information,

Environment Significance/Hazard effect Severity

Date: 15.10.2020 Date: 15.10.2020

13. INSPECTION TEST PLAN

Method Statement As per Project Sec# 28 Review

Submission of T&C Sec# 28 T&C Review

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