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Water Supply Method Statement.
Water Supply Method Statement.
Table of Contents
Scope
References
Abbreviations
Responsibilities
Handling, Storage and Transportation
Material Inspection
Methodology-Hot and cold water copper piping installation
This method statement for water piping copper (hot and cold) installation is to ensure that
all the area and other related activity is executed safely and in accordance with the project
specifications. This MST establishes all quality assurance/quality control activity is
conducted in a systematic manner, work is inspected and conformance is verified and
documented for the project as specified in specifications and instructions.
Scope
This method statement for water piping installation is applicable to ensure that all hot and
cold water piping copper installations with complete accessories and workmanship are
correct, acceptable, functional, and conform to the project specification and
manufacturer’s recommendation.
References
Project Specifications
Approved Shop Drawings/IFC Drawings
Approved Material Submittal
Abbreviations
QC Quality Control
QA Quality Assurance
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
MEP Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing
ITP Inspection & Test Plan
MST Method Statement
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
MSDS – Material safety data sheets
RSK Risk Assessment
PQP Project Quality Plan
QCP Quality Control Procedure
INR Inspection Request
Responsibilities
General
1. The Project Manager (MEP) will be responsible to manage, execute, complete and
handover the construction activities within approved budgets and resources in
compliance with Project Requirements as specified in Project Specifications. He
will be overall in charge of implementing the Method Statement in accordance
with QA/QC and HSE requirements.
2. The Construction Manager will be responsible for managing construction
activities and will lead and communicate with site Supervision, Subcontractors,
and vendors to assist them in working on the project schedule by conforming to
QA/QC and HSE requirements at the site.
3. HSE Manager will be responsible for plan, coordinate, and implement issues and
directives within the organization. He ensures safe environmental working
conditions for all employees.
4. QA/QC Manager will be responsible for supporting the project team in
implementing and maintaining Quality Management System for the project
through PQP, ITP, MST, and Procedures in compliance with project
specifications, codes, and standards.
5. HSE Officer will ensure enforcement of safety procedures in accordance with the
approved HSE Plan. Will be closely monitoring the site engineer’s strict
implementation of the MS and Risk Assessment, the use of proper tools and
equipment to maintain safety certifications of equipment and their adherence to
safety regulations, reporting of any unsafe work, or stopping work that does not
comply with HSE procedures.
6. The Site Engineer will be responsible for carrying out all construction-related
activities with compliance to HSE and QA/QC requirements as per contract
specifications, drawings/documents, codes, and standards.
9. The storage area shall be cleaned and is at an appropriate height from the ground
level. Separate areas in the storage zone must be marked for different materials.
10. Whenever heavy or bulky material is to be moved, the material handling needs
will be evaluated in terms of weight, size, distance, and path of movement.
Material Inspection
For materials to be inspected after receiving at the site, the following points are to be
followed:
Each material item shall be allotted a distinct and separate reference number and
mentioned on the material requisition. Make sure that material is approved/examined by
the consultant and QA/QC and associated documents/test certificates are approved.
The store in-charge shall ensure that all approved supplies be delivered to the site
as per the approved material submittal; with the manufacturer’s seals, labels, or
other proof of origin intact. These labels and seals shall not be removed until the
material is required for use and shall be retained for inspection by the consultant
and QA/QC.
The store in-charge shall initiate material inspection for all incoming material to
QA/QC and the material shall be inspected against reference documents and as per
approved material submittal. Moreover, the physical condition of the material shall
be checked. Afterward, an INR shall be raised by QA/QC to the consultant and an
inspection will be carried out by the consultant.
Resources
A. Tools and Equipment
The job will be carried out by manual means. The following are the types of tools
identified for works:
Measuring Tape.
Pipe cutter
Marker
All testing equipment and measuring tools to be used shall have a valid calibration
certificate prior to usage.
All lifting equipment and machines shall be 3rd party verified with valid certificates
B. Materials
Material includes but is not limited to the following.
• Copper tubes and fitting as per BSEN 1057, class X
• Approved copper pipes and fittings for Hot and Cold water supply.
• ERW sleeves
• Pipe support
Item Description:
Copper pipes: size range from 15 dia. to 159 dia. mm
Fittings: size range from 15 dia. to 67 dia. mm
Fittings: Size range above 67 dia. mm
C. List of Manpower
Construction Manager
Site Engineer
QA/QC Engineer
HSE Officer
Supervisor
Foreman
Pipefitters/Installers
Surveyor
Helpers
Forklift Operator
Certified welders
Mobilization
A. Preparation and Planning
Precautions, manpower, and equipment are available before the commencement of work.
The Site Team shall make sure that access roads are always clear from any obstruction
and the site is always accessible.
B. Site clearance
Before commencing the work, the area shall be cleared of all debris, materials, or other
obstructions.
C. Traffic Management
The Site Team with the assistance of the Safety Officers shall coordinate logistics and
materials movement through the site following the direction and road signs displayed on
site. The required diversion routes shall be marked on drawings including the required
traffic signs.
The Work Permits and Operator Certificates shall be compiled and files for reference by
authorized personnel.
Temporary traffic signs, barriers, and flagmen will be deployed to control traffic flow in
accordance with and Traffic Management of the HSE Plan.
At the end of each ramp, there will be a transition area to give the driver the opportunity
to watch the access roads before joining thereto.
The meeting shall be scheduled prior to the beginning of the work and before any
Subcontractor starts on the project.
Safety awareness meetings will be conducted every working day morning/every other
day to brief the workforce on the safety prevention measures. The equipment check for
safety shall be recorded/ documented during the daily Safety Awareness Meeting.
Each worker will be instructed to follow specific safety requirements related to his trade.
They will be required to follow installed safety signs, observe barricades and use PPEs.
The safety team will perform hazard risk analysis by identifying all steps, hazards
identified in those steps, with a focus on the relationship between the work task, the tools,
and the work environment. After identifying uncontrolled hazards; The contractor will
take steps to eliminate or reduce them to an acceptable risk level.
E. Operating Procedures:
A site investigation has to be carried out to develop safety precautions and measures prior
to the commencement of the work. After such investigation, relevant signboards will be
displayed and barricades will be installed where and as necessary, such as but not limited
to the following:
Relevant information, advanced signs, warning, and mandatory signs will be placed as
required.
A radio communication system would be used where normal communication is
impossible.
After completion of the work, safety cones and barricades have to be removed
accordingly.
Supervisor/Foreman will carry out the marking routing of copper pipe for hot and cold
water supply pipes as per approved drawings. If there is any discrepancy or difficulty in
executing the work, it is to bring to the notice of the Engineer for corrective action.
Cutting and chasing of pockets for copper pipes, to be done by means of the cutter. If a
hacksaw is used to cut the pipe, a fine-toothed blade shall be used.
Jointing of copper pipes; Clean the outside surface of the pipe and inside surface of the
fitting socket, the reliability of the soldered joint is influenced by the type of flux
used. Yorkshire flux and traditional craftsman flux are specially formulated for jointing
copper pipes with Yorkshire integral solder ring fitting.
Insert the pipe into the fitting until it reaches the pipe stop, then wipe off any excess flux.
Then heat the assembled joint until a complete ring of solder appears at the mouth of the
fittings.
After jointing allows the joint to cool without disturbance, clean the joint generally,
wiping off any external flux residues, this will prevent unsightly stains or corrosion of
pipework.
Threaded connection; jointing washer should be used when installing fittings with
parallel connector thread, a male thread connector a small quantity of inert jointing
compound or PTFE tape should be applied to the male thread before installing the
fittings. As per the manufacturer’s recommendation, the jointing compound should
comply with
BS 6956 Part 5 and be WRAS listed. PTFE tape for water and general application should
comply with BS 7786.
The copper pipes and fittings for hot and cold water supply to be assembled in position
using the torch.
The assembled copper hot and cold water supply pipes and fitting assembly are to be
placed in position by means of a clamp and supports at a specified interval and at the
change of direction. The hydro test will be done in coordination with the consultant prior
to starting the wall packing.
The entire assembly is to be tested with a head of 1.5 times the working pressure of the
system.
Due care to be taken to ensure that the level of the hot and cold water pipes assembly is
not disturbed during packing, plastering, and tiling, and contractors representative will
ensure, throughout the mortar packing process, that no pipes get damaged.
In case of the hot and cold water pipes assembly is running expose above the false ceiling
or on the roof, the copper pipe will be used and proper access for maintenance is to be
provided.
If oil or grease is present clean it with a commercial solvent. Remember to remove small
foreign particles such as emery dust, by wiping them with a clean dry cloth. The joint
surface must be clean.
When brazing iron, steel, or other ferrous metals, select one of the safety-silv® Brazing
alloys such as safety-silv®45 or safety-slv®56 with stay-silv® with flux. Do not use
phosphorus-bearing alloys as the joint may be brittle.
Insert the tube into the fitting and, if possible, rotate the fitting once or twice on the tube
to ensure uniform coverage.
Flux application
While flux is used for most applications. Black flux is helpful for long heating cycles or
localized heating with induction. It is also used when brazing stainless steel.
Flux goes through physical changes during heating and turns clear at about
1100°F/593°C. This is an indication that parts are close to the brazing temperature. Stir
Flux before use. If the flux is dried out add a small amount of water unit flux reaches a
paste consistency
Open the torch valve-opening the torch valve for about ¾ of a turn will provide sufficient
fuel gas delivery. Do not try to meter pressure (reducing the flame) by using the torch
handle valve. If a higher or lower flame is required, change to a different tip size.
Other fuel gases-alternate fuel gases such as propane, propylene, and neutral gas can be
mixed with oxygen for brazing. Refer to the Harris equipment catalog or website for
equipment and setting information.
Start heating the tube, by first applying the flame to a point just adjacent to the fitting.
Work the flame alternately around the tube and fitting until both reach brazing
temperature, before applying the brazing filler metal.
When the flux is used. it will be a good temperature guide. Continue heating the tube
until the flux passes the “bubbling” temperature range and becomes quiet, completely
fluid, and transparent. Watch for this on both sides of the joint to ensure even heating
Direct the flame from the tube to the fitting. When the alloy is applied it should quickly
melt and flow into the joint.
Sweep the flame back and forth along the axis of the assembled joint, tube, and fitting to
reach and then maintain uniform heat in both parts.
Do not continue feeding brazing alloy after the joint area is filled. Excess fillets do not
improve the quality of the dependability of the braze and are a waste of material.
Nitrogen purge
During braze heating, an oxide scale forms on the inside of the copper tube. These dark
scales flake off and are carried by refrigerant and can potentially clog small orifices.
For HVAC/R and medical gas, installations flow nitrogen through the tube during
brazing to prevent internal scale information. Use a low flow rate to avoid excess
pressure inside the tube. A small hole at the line end will allow the nitrogen to escape.
Sleeves shall be of material compatible with the pipe and of length to finish flush with the
finished wall and were passing through floors of length to protrude 6mm above and
below the finished floor and the underside level (soffit).
Roof sleeves shall be provided with water-shedding external cowls and flashing.
Water-protecting pipe sleeves through floors shall be supplied and fixed in the following
location:
In mechanical plant rooms
In kitchen areas, toilets and cleaners’ rooms
In slabs over mechanical and electrical plant rooms
On all floors have a waterproof membrane
The pipe sleeves shall be galvanized mild steel pipe set to extend for the full thickness of
the structural element and 50mm minimum above the finished level.
Where pipe penetrates walls, floors, or ceilings, (except at plant, equipment, and cleaners
rooms or other storage areas) split type chromium-plated steel wall plates shall be fixed
to closely fit the building surface and provide a neat appearance.
Vertical drop shall be properly restrained and supported to prevent offset and sway.
Piping at all equipment and valve positions, and at main junctions, shall be adequately
supported to prevent any distortion or transmission of the train to connected equipment or
valves.
Brackets and supports shall be so arranged and set out to allow sufficient access for
adjustment, maintenance, and removal of equipment, valves, and accessories with the
minimum of dismantling and without the need for additional temporary supports after
items are removed.
A proprietary support system for all pipework may be used to achieve technical and
visual compatibility of supports subject to acceptance by the Engineer.
Piping shall be supported by the use of rollers and chairs, guides, clips, or hangers fixed
at intervals scheduled. Where two or more pipes are to be carried out by a single support,
the support spacing shall be for the shorter interval.
All mild steel sections, plates, clamps, and fixing devices for fastening hangers and
supports shall be provided by the contractor.
Hangers for cold piping required to be thermally insulated shall be provided with high-
density foam insulation (reinforced where necessary) bearing inserts capable of
withstanding the clamp compression and allowing the hanger to support the pipe without
metal-to-metal contact.
Insert shall be of the same thickness as the thermal insulation required and valve
extended cylindrical insulation shield of galvanized sheet steel or glass fiber reinforced
plastic of not less than 2mm thickness with adequately sealed joints to maintain vapor
barrier where applied.
Support and hangers for mild steel piping shall be ferrous. Supports and hangers for
copper piping shall be non-ferrous, or alternatively may be ferrous with an insert
separation liner to prevent electrolytic action. Supports and hangers for chromium-plated
or stainless steel piping shall be chromium-plated.
50-80 1.4
100 1.9
150 2.3
Copper & Stainless Steel 15-22 1.2
28 1.5
35-54 1.8
65-108 2.4
133 3.0
159 3.7
15-25 6
32-80 10
100-150 12
200-250 16
300 20
400-450 24
500-600 30
Pipe Rod Sizes
All workers involved shall be equipped with adequate PPE as stated below:
All special PPE (Harness) is considered as a last resort when it cannot engineer,
administratively eliminate, or guard against hazards.
The contractor shall provide first aid kits on site for handling light injuries.
In the event of an emergency, all workers will be asked to evacuate and assemble at the
“ASSEMBLY POINT” and wait for further instruction from supervisors.
Quality Assurance and Quality Control for
Method Statement for Water Piping Copper
(Hot and Cold)
a. Quality Assurance Requirements
The contractor shall provide the required documents for the consultant’s approval prior to
initiating the execution of this activity as per project specification.
The quality control requirement shall include related QCP’s, ITP’s and other related
documents as applicable.
Applicable codes and standards for materials are project specifications and contract
requirements.
All the above shall be conducted in close coordination with the quality department to
monitor any deviations from the normal quality requirement and induce corrective
actions whenever required to eliminate non-conformance or
quality deviations.
All remedial actions to be taken, if any, shall take into account the official schedule
which is to be used as a guideline for performance and most importantly under the close
supervision of the quality control department.
Records
• Checklists (CL)
• Inspection Request (INR)
• Inspection and Test Record (ITR)
How to solder copper pipe the correct way (Method Statement for Water Piping (Hot & Cold)
Installation)