EXPANSION OF GMR-HIAL

AIRPORT, HYDERABAD
METHOD STATEMENT OF
LIGHTNING ARRESTER (ITC)
GHIAL-LNT-P-PTB-E-MS-0054

INDEX

PAGE NO
SL NO DESCRIPTION FROM TO
1.0 Scope of work 3 3
2.0 Technical specification references 3 3
3.0 Organization charts 4 4
4.0 Roles & Responsibilities 4 6
5.0 Tools & Tackle 6 7
6.0 Cleaning & preparation of earthing materials 7 8
7.0 Work Procedure 8 10
8.0 Environment, Health & Safety 11 11
9.0 Annexure
9.1 Annexure – A - Organization Chart 12 13
9.2 Annexure – B - HIRA 14 17
9.3 Annexure – C ITP & Check list 18 19

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AIRPORT, HYDERABAD
METHOD STATEMENT OF
LIGHTNING ARRESTER (ITC)
GHIAL-LNT-P-PTB-E-MS-0054

1.0. SCOPE OF WORK:

This Method Statement refers to the work procedures contained within Micron Project
Quality Plan & Contract Specifications which explains and covers the supply,
installation, testing & commissioning of Lightning Arrester at PTB & Airside.

2.0. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REFERENCES:

 IS 3070 P-III (Lightning arrestor for alternating current system-specification).

 BS EN 62305-1 to 4 (Lightning Protection Standard).

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3.0. ORGANIZATION CHART:

Organization chart is a brief chart indicating the persons responsible for execution of
Lightning Arrester SITC works. Please refer Annexure – A for Organization chart.

4.0. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITY:

4.1. Project Manager:

The project manager shall be responsible for arranging necessary manpower,
equipment’s and materials solves the site technical problems and ensuring work
progress shall be completed as per construction schedule.

4.2. Project Engineer:

a. Ensure all required submittals are made and required plant / tools / material and
manpower are available in a timely manner.
b. Ensure execution of all works are carried out according to approvals, contract
specifications, Mock up approvals, approved shop drawings, Project Quality Plan,
Method Statement and that safety measures are implemented.
c. Ensure necessary coordination with GC Management / PMC representatives and
other agencies for timely completion of works.

4.3. Site Engineer:

a. Timely provision of complete relevant information,consultant approved documents
and instructions to site execution / installation team.
b. Proper execution of works as per approved material submittals approved Method
Statements, Approved Construction drawings and adopts all safety measures as
required.
c. The implementation of the procedures mentioned in method statement shall be
ensured by concerned Site Engineer / Site Supervisor.
d. To check execution of work as per approved shop drawings with latest revisions.
e. To carryout site work activities with regard to quality and safety requirements,
conducting Tool Box Talks to the site workers and coordinating with concerned
Quality & Safety engineer.

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4.4. Safety Engineer:

a. Ensure implementation of all safety measures and procedures specific to the nature
and type of execution work being carried out at site.
b. To ensure that project personnel / site execution teams are fully aware of their
responsibilities and have full understanding of the related safety rules, procedures.
c. To advise the involved personnel about the involved risk at work and necessary
health, safety and environment precautions / measures to minimize it.
d. To keep the site management and Consultant informed about the adopted safety
measures at site and ensuring their adequacy.

e. To ensure continuous inspection/surveillance of site activities, implementation of HSE

policies, advising, training site staff / work men regarding EHS Implementation.
Ensure to take work permits and make sure that HIRA to be approved before starting
the work.
f. Ensure work area to be Barricaded & Given PEP Talk Before starting Work.
g. Ensure that Experience person to be engaged with all job specific PPE’s.
h. Ensure Hydra /Mobile Crane operate by authorized operator with Rigger/Signal Man.
Display TPI & Operator details Ensure tool & tackles are TPI[Third Party Inspection].

i. To ensure to check and verify housekeeping for a spick and span work environment.

j. Ensure good supervision ,unauthorized entry prohibited ,good communication.

k. Certified Electrician /Engineer performed electrical job.

l. Ensure no one stand under lantern while taking up or bring down.

m. Ensure implementation of all safety measures and procedures specific to the nature
and type of execution work being carried out at site.

n. To ensure that project personnel / site execution teams are fully aware of their
responsibilities and have full understanding of the related safety rules, procedures.

o. To advise the involved personnel about the involved risk at work and necessary
health, safety and environment precautions /measures to minimize it.

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p. To keep the site management and Consultant informed about the adopted safety
measures at site and ensuring their adequacy.

q. To ensure continuous inspection/surveillance of site activities, implementation of HSE

policies, advising, training site staff / work men regarding EHS Implementation.

4.5. Quality Engineer:

a. Preparing the Method Statement, ITP, and check list.

b. Calling the client/PMC for inspections.

c. Ensure approved materials are used in the site.

d. Completion and verification of installation.

e. Checking, quality aspects of material, tools and equipment are used at site.

f. Ensure works are performing as per the approved shop drawings.

g. Verify the quality of tools and tackles, their certificates, suitability and working
conditions and keep a record.

h. To check that timely appropriate corrective and preventive action on NCR is

provided by the execution department and to carry out the inspection during
installation with execution Engineer.

5.0. TOOLS AND TACKLES

i. Shovels for sand filling.

ii. Gloves.

iii. Multimeter.

iv. Cutting Plier.

v. Screw Driver.

vi. Spirit level.

vii. Hydraulic crane.
viii. Hammer.
ix. Ladders & scaffolding.
x. Measurement tape.

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xi. Wire Cutter.
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xii. Eye protection.

xiii. Drill machine.
xiv. Line tester.
xv. Electrical Tool Kit.
xvi. Torque wrench.
xvii.Megger earth testing.

6.0. Cleaning & Preparation of earthing materials:

a. The surface of all conductors etc. To be welded must be clean, dry & bright. Oil & grease
may be burned out with a butane/acetylene torch or cleaned with a rapid-drying solvent
such as Methylene Chloride. After cleaning use a brush or card cloth brush to remove
any residue and brighten the surfaces.

b. Corroded cable must be cleaned. It is especially important that the ends of the individual
strands are clean; this can best be achieved by making a fresh cut on the end of the
cable.

c. Bent or out-of-round cable will hold the mould open and cause the leeks. Therefore the
cable must be straightened before clamping the mould into place.

d. Remove any insulation before cutting to prevent insulating material becoming trapped in
the strand-ends.

e. Use a file, emery cloth or card brush to remove oxides. On tubes, clean the inside surface
as well as the outside end.

f. Removed rust & all scale with a rasp, coarse file or grinder (not resin-bonded).
Galvanized surfaces may be cleaned with emery cloth or remove oxide film; it is not
necessary to remove galvanizing.

g. For cast iron less than 12mm thick do not use larger than powder no. 65. use only P2
powders for cast iron; do not use regular powders. Under some conditions of temperature
and humidity, the surface to be welded will sweat, causing porous welds.This can be
eliminated by warming the surface with a hand torch.
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h. Ends that are threaded, ‘mushroomed’ from driving or drilled and tapped must be cut off.

i. Undersized rods may be built up with copper shim. Use a grinder to remove all mill scale
and rust front the rail surface, (wire-brushing is inadequate) and to remove any raised
lettering on the rail web.

7.0. WORK PROCEDURE:

7.1 Preparation of Work:

 Ensure that all materials required for specific job is available at site, which
conforms to the specifications and relevant approved drawings and MAS/BOQ.
 Check the route from stores to installation location is free for easy movement.
 Foundation area where the equipment to be shifted should be leveled, cleaned &
temporary based required to rest the equipment.
 Ensure no damage during transportation & unloading, unpacking of lightning
arrester.

 Check the structures on which the lightning arrester is to be mounted is properly

tightened and aligned & approval is obtained from client for equipment
installation.

 Check for installation checklist of equipment installation. While taking out of the
cases too, arrestor units should be placed in a right position as per the approved
drawing. As L.A. is assembled in controlled condition, no attempt should be
made at site to open or repair the arrester without consultation of manufacturer.
 Lifting / handling shall be done with only tested nylon belts / nylon ropes. Ensure
the L.A. support structure size and height is as per approved drawings.

7.2 Installation Procedure:

 Work Permits to be taken before executing the activity.
 Before starting the installation activity, sample & mock-up approvals to be
taken for all installations.
 Shifting the equipment (i.e. Lightning Arrestor, down conductor, Elevation Pole)
near to the installation location/ area by hydraulic/ mobile crane or manual as per
site condition.
 Make alignment of elevation pole & Lightning arrestor.
 Removing the pack of the equipment to be installed & ensure that the debris /
packing materials are disposed from site to prescribed location.

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 Ensure the physical condition of the equipment (i.e. Lightning Arrestor, Down
conductor, Elevation Pole).
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 Slowly lifting the equipment with the due permission of the supervisor who has
Implemented to handle the job.
 Lifting up the elevation pole and placing on the base plate of the support
structure. Fix the elevation pole on the structure supports using brackets and
tighten with the nut-bolts properly.
 The technician will stand on the Scaffolding/ Hydraulic crane with safety belt to
align the equipment with support.
 The tip of the elevation pole should be positioned at least 2 meters (or as per
approved drawing) above the structures to be protected.

 Fix the Lightning Arrestor at the tip of elevation pole using brackets and tighten
properly.
 Lightening arrester base to be fixed on dedicated pedestal to avoid any damage
to terrace waterproofing. Location to be coordinated with civil during water
proofing.
 Tighten the down conductor at Lightning Arrestor (L.A.) end and fix onto support
structure.
 Install & fix the down conductor from Lightning Arrestor end up to earth pit at
ground level.
 Use insulation of earth conductor supports for fixing down conductor onto
elevation pole and along the structure.
 As per approved drawing structure support to be provided for L.A. counter
installation.
 Connection to be done as per approved drawing / manufacturer drawing from
Lighting arrester to surge counter.
 Test link shall be provided for each earth rod. Installation of the test links shall
include mounting of the same at specified height on wall/column by suitable
brackets and connections of the test link to the earth electrode.
 Ensure all connections/Joints resistance shall be in-line with as per IEC:62305
standards.

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 Ensure the area is ready / cleared for earth pit works, then mark the locations.
 Earth pit to be provided as per drawings.
 Earthing shall be carried out as per drawings and standard practices.
 Earth pit value to be checked with help of earth megger.
 Megger value should be recorded infront of client.
 All earth pits shall be interconnected using buried ground grid conductor as per
the approved drawing.
 Down conductor to be connected with earth pits. Insulation sleeves to be
provided.
 Provide down conductor tapes in locations as indicated on the drawings.
 The funnel over the pipe / plate earth station shall be enclosed in a masonry
chamber of 600 x 600 mm dimensions. The chamber shall be provided with CI
frame and Poly carbonate / non rusting type inspection cover.

 The earth station shall also be provided with a suitable permanent identification
label/ tag.
 Complete Installation check list and offer for inspection after completion of
installation.

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8.0. ENVIRONMENTS, HEALTH & SAFETY:

1. . ENVIRONMENTS

 Stop the activity if the climate is rainy, cyclone, and storm.

 Clean the work area from packing cartoons, waste, and other materials
etc. after completion work.
 Ensure no waste, cartoon, papers and other materials shall be flying in
air.
2. EHS & SAFETY

 Take work permit before starting the work with Approved RA.
 Barricaded area & Give PEP Talk to the workers involved Before
starting Work and brief activity hazard.
 Experience person with all job specific PPE’s perform job.
 Use cut off machine with safe guard.
 All electrical cable routine should be at list above men height (3.0
meter).
 Fire Extinguisher kept handy near work area.
 Shifting & unloading of floor race way -follow manual handling
method as per EHS plan.
 Working at height follow method as per site EHS plan.
 Floor race way storage height not more than 2 meter.
 Welding & grinding work follow method as per Site EHS plan.
 Use fall arrestor system while working on roof.

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9.1. Annexure – A- Organization chart:

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Organization Chart Annexure-B
 Format No: L&T C/B&F/TF/201 ; Rev '0'

PROJECT : EXPANSION of PTB & AIRSIDE at RGIA

CLIENT : GHIAL

CONTRACTOR : L&T Construction - B&F (C B & A) IC

SUB - CONTRACTOR M/s. Micron Electricals.

INSPECTION & TEST PLAN
Item of Work: Supply & Installation of Lightning Arrestor Date:

Document No.: ME/L&T/ITP/0011 Rev. No.:

Type & Extent of Forms /

Sl No Activity Description
inspection / Test required
Quantum of check Acceptance Criteria Reference Documents
Records
MICRON L&T GHIAL

TEST PLAN

1 Lightning Arrestor Visual Inspection 100% Technical Specification MTC GHIAL-L&T-MEP-IR-00 W R/W R/W

INSPECTION PLAN
Area Clearance form
2 Area Clearance Civil to MEP Each Segment (CIVIL to MEP) Inspection Reports N/A W R/W R/W

3 Storage of material Visual Inspection Each Lot Technical Specification Technical Specification GHIAL-L&T-MEP-IR-00 W R/W R/W

No Physical damage
visual checks,(Make,rating Technical Specification
4.1 Inspection of Lightning Arrestor before installation
,cleanliness etc)
Each item /Technical Specification
& TDS
ME/L&T/CHK/0010 W R/W R/W
/MTC

as per approved
4.2 Lightning Arrestor after installation 100% Each item drawing / Technical Approved Drawing ME/L&T/CHK/0010 W R/W R/W
Specification / Check list
Technical Specification
4.3 Testing for LA earth pit 100% Each item Less than 3 ohm & TDS ME/L&T/CHK/0010 W R/W R/W

4.4 Continuity test for Lightning Arrester system (for all as per approved Inspection Reports ME/L&T/CHK/0010 W R/W R/W
conductors,bonds, earth connections and joints) 100% Each item drawing / Technical
Specification / Check list
LEGEND: W-Witness; R-Review; S-Survillience; H-Hold;MTC-Manufacturer's Testing Certificate; LTR-Lab Test Report; GFC-Good For Construction;MIR-Material Inspection Record;RFI-Request For Inspection; MAR-
Material Approval Sheet

For L&T
MICRON ELECTRICALS EXECUTION For L&T QC For GHIAL
Name: Name: Name: Name:
Date & Sign: Date & Sign: Date & Sign: Date & Sign:
 Format No: L&T C/B&F/TF/201 ; Rev '0'
PROJECT : EXPANSION of PTB & AIRSIDE at RGIA
CLIENT : GHIAL
CONTRACTOR : L&T Construction - B&F (C B & A) IC
SUB - CONTRACTOR : M/s. Micron Electricals.
CHECK LIST FOR INSTALLATION OF LIGHTNING ARRESTOR
Location/Area : RFI No:
Level No: Date:
Drawing No:
Sl. No. Activity Y/N Remark

1 Area clearance from Civil To MEPas per sequence.

2 Lightning Arrestor - Make as per the approved drawing.

3 Location of Lightning arrestor installation as per approved drawing.

4 Fixing of spike as per drawing.

5 Tightness of lightning arrestor/ Down conductor and support to be checked.

6 Conductor / Earth Strips ,type of down conductor as per approved drawing.

7 Size of th Conductor/cable to be checked.

8 connectivity of the conductor/cable to be checked.

9 Joint tightness to be checked.

10 Test link to be checked as per drawing.

11 Earth strip sleeves to be provided as per approved drawing.

12 Ensure Earth strip should not touch other body.

13 Earth pit.

14 Name plate to be checked.

15 Earth pit connections.

16 Grid earth connectivity to be checked as per drawing..

17 Finishing Level & chamber cover to be checked.

18 Value of the Earth pit to be checked.

18 Continuity of down conductor from Lightning arrestor up to earth pit.

Minimum distance between two earth electrodes shall be maintained as per GFC/approved
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Shop drawings.
COMMENTS

Micron Electricals L&T EXECUTION L&T QA/QC GHIAL

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