Method Statement for

Sewage Treatment Plant System

Contents
1. SCOPE ..................................................................................................................................................... 3

2. PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................................... 3

3. DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 3

4. REFERENCES ....................................................................................................................................... 3

5. RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................................................................... 4

6. EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS .......................................................................................................... 6

7. HSE .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

8. DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE OF MATERIAL .................................................... 7

8.1 INSPECTION OF MATERIALS IN STORE: .............................................................................. 8

9. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE: ..................................................................................................... 8

9.1 PRE-INSTALLATION /SETTING OUT PROCEDURE:............................................................ 8

9.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE PIEPS FITTING AND VALVES OF STP SYSTEM: ... 10

9.3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE OF STP TANKS: ..................................................................... 10

9.4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS: ................................. 11

10. PRESSURE TESTING FOR PIPEWORK: ................................................................................. 11

11. IDENTIFICATION OF STP SYSTEM: ....................................................................................... 11

12. PRE-COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE FOR STP SYSTEM ............................................... 11

13. COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE FOR STP SYSTEM:........................................................ 12

14. QUALITY ASSURANCE:................................................................................................................. 12

15. APPENDICES ..................................................................................................................................... 12

 1. SCOPE

This Method Statement outlined the following items:

• Resources to be used.
• Work procedure for installation of Sewage Treatment Plant.
• Handling and storage of materials.
• Responsibility.
• Risk Assessment.
• Inspection and test plan.
• Inspection checklist.

2. PURPOSE

Sewage treatment plant is one of the most distinctive projects, as it is unique in design and concept,
the purpose of this Method Statement is to describe the details of activities involved for installation
and Testing of the STP at STC SQUARE Project.

3. DEFINITIONS

STC AQALAT STC (Employer)

SC SAUD Consult (Consultant)
BEC BEC Arabia (Contractor)
UUES United Utilities Environmental Services
IFC Issued for Construction
QD Quality Department
QCP Quality Control Plan
ITP Inspection and Test Plan
JSA Job Safety Analysis
STA Safety Task Assignments
QCI Quality Control Inspector
STP Sewage Treatment Plant

4. REFERENCES

Specification and Documents listed below are referred to:

 Project Specifications
 Latest approved shop drawings for the required and applicable areas for the STP.
 Project Quality Plan.
 Approved Material Submittal.
 Manufacturer data sheets
 5. RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1. Project Engineers, Site Mech. Engineers and foremen

• Will ensure that the installation of activities is carried out according to the final approved
shop drawings, specifications, manufacturer recommendation, MS and MIR.
• Promote a culture in which HSE are the prime concern that shall never be compromised.
• Provide resources to eliminate hazards and improve safety.
• Shall monitor and review the overall project HSE performance and implement timely
mitigation and corrective action(s).
• Promote the involvement of all employees in improving HSE performance
• Ensure that safe systems of work are defined and documented, and that hazard analysis and
risk control methods have been incorporated during the preparation.
• Will go through the project scope of work such as final approved shop drawings,
specification, Quality Plans.
• Will supervise site mobilization and demobilization for each and every activity under his /
her control
• Will formulate work breakdown structure and document sub-contractor package including
estimates of man hours.
• Will oversee and administer Forman’s daily report to ensure direct labour efficiency.
• Will ensure periodic reports are transmitted to Project Leader.
• Will track and report material delivery.
• Will ensure SAFETY requirements are maintained?
• Will co-ordinate with sub-contractor to ensure interface problem are avoided and maximum
Quality work achieved.
• Will prepare and control inspection requests, ITPs, method statements, risk assessment,
check sheets and any other quality requirements in conjunction with the project quality
representative (QA/QC Engineers & Managers).
• Will ensure that the requirements of the Quality Procedures and followed and adhered to it.
• Will assist supervisors and managers to allocate correct resource to activities and to review
and report on the same.

5.2. Quality Control Inspector (QCI)

• Ensure that site personnel are aware of requirements and that works are carried out as per
project’s requirements. They are responsible for the implementation of related QA/QC
activities as detailed in relevant QCP’s and ITP’s. They will also coordinate with site team
and store if the materials are delivered to site as per approved material and manufacturer
recommendation.
• Promote a culture in which health, safety and the environment are the prime concern and
shall never be compromised.
• Review the ITPs for each activity along with method statement, to verify the compliance to
Project requirements. Ensure the subcontractors are adhering to their ITP and inspections
are raised accordingly.
• Conduct day to day site surveillance, identify, record and communicate the deficiencies to
team to avoid reoccurrence.
• Conduct work inspections in co-ordination with subcontractor, site engineers and
consultant to verify the compliance to drawings and specifications, ensure the records are
maintained.
• Coordinate and Conduct Material inspections with subcontractors and Consultant to verify
the compliance to the specifications. Ensure all rejected materials from internal and
consultant inspections are tagged and removed from the site.
• Conduct subcontractor/supplier factory/fabrication yard inspections as per QA QC Manager
Instruction to verify the compliance with project requirements and communicate the
 observations to project team.
• Coordinate with subcontractor, site engineers and Consultant and ensure all the inspections
are conducted as per approved ITP and ensure the records are maintained.
• Conduct internal verification/inspections for the implementation of corrective and
preventive actions for the site NCRs and deficiencies identified by the QA QC Team. Verify
the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyse the status of QA QC activities, prepare the trends including submittals, inspections,
tests, deficiencies identified & NCRs and communicate to QA QC Manager/Project team.
 6. EQUIPMENT & MATERIALS

6.1. Equipment & Tools

The following tools and equipment should be used during handling, shifting, installation and
workmanship of the Installation activities.

S. No. Description of Plant, Equipment & Tools

1 Portable hand tools.
2 Portable drilling machine.
3 Spanner set / Marker Pen.
4 Plumbing hand tools & accessories.
5 pvc welding machine
6 electric grinder
7 Pipe cutter
8 Hammer
9 Impact wrenches
10 Electrical testers
11 meters

Note: The type and quantities of equipment are subject to change to suit the site
requirements.

6.2. Materials

• CS Tanks
• Air blowers
• Bar screen
• Dewatering system
• Filtration and circulation pumps.
• Chemical system.
• Valves.
• Pipes
• Control Panel and SCADA system
• Electrical Cables and Conduits.
• Supports.

6.3. Man Power

• Supervisor / Foreman.
• Plumbers.
• Operators.
• Drivers.
• Skilled and unskilled labour.
7. HSE
• STP shall comply with all the necessary mitigation measures against potential hazards in
order to reduce or eliminate the risks that are stated in Risk Assessment Analysis.

• Daily site inspections before work commences should be carried out to look for
indications of any situation that could result in indications of failure of protective
systems.
• Will ensure implementation of all safety procedures and precautions, safety measures
related to the nature of works being carried out and in accordance to the HSE Plan.

8. DELIVERY, HANDLING AND STORAGE OF MATERIAL

• STP system Materials shall be delivered to site as per the approved material submittal
and manufacturer’s method of unloading, storing and handling.
• The materials received at site stores / site shall be checked for manufacture details, as
per delivery note and approved material submittal to ensure delivery is correct.
• Mechanical handling is preferred over Manual Handling. If the material arrive at site is in
loose form, it will be unloaded manually.
• Use hand gloves for shifting / unloading / loading / handling, etc.
• For movement of delivery vehicles every attempt will be made to avoid any reversing of
trucks or equipment. If reversing, a banksman will guide the vehicle. HSE safety
guidelines shall be followed.
• Material will be stored in clean and closed store for protection and according to
manufacturer’s recommendation.
• Materials delivered to site will be inspected by the store-in-charge, the QA/QC, site
engineer and to be witnessed by BEC representatives.
• After inspection Materials should be protected from sun & weather elements by means
of placing tarpaulins or similar sheets over them.
 8.1 INSPECTION OF MATERIALS IN STORE:
• Incoming STP equipment and materials shall not be used until the required inspections
are completed.
• Before delivering any equipment, proper storage area shall be established at site.
• The day of delivery the storekeeper and subcontractor shall provide the Delivery note,
Test reports, etc.,
• After receiving all these documents, material will come for a pre-inspection in
coordination with main contractor of the material.
• If BEC approves, there will be the final inspection with the Engineers (Consultant).
• If the Engineer approves the inspection, the material can be used on site by
subcontractor.
• Subcontractor shall close the MIR comments immediately, if any.
• MIR to be raised for all the deliveries, no material should be taken to the site without
giving information to the Site Mech Engineer and QC Engineer.
• Upon the receipt of materials on site, these shall be inspected by the QC Engineer /
Inspector to ensure correctness of material as the Approved Material Submittals.
• Ensure that the materials are handled properly and protected against damage of
protective coating and intrusion of dust, dirt and foreign matter.
• The Project engineer has the authority to perform any inspection for the storage
material from his own point of view, for the check of the material quality or quantity
whatever.
• No materials will be permitted to enter the works locations without being inspected on
arrival to the site/warehouse.
• Prior inspection, all necessary related documents will be prepared and copies to be
issued to the inspecting team.
• Upon completion of inspection, store-in-charge will ensure that the materials unloaded
will be stored in well ventilated, dry and shaded area. Proper tagging will be displayed
to ensure correct issuance and dispatching to site personnel.

9. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:

9.1 PRE-INSTALLATION /SETTING OUT PROCEDURE:

Prior to installation, the following will be observed and check as applicable.

• Ensure that all the materials are received & inspected at store and are available to carry
out the work.
• All Equipment and material related to STP system components will be visually inspected
to ensure that no damage has occurred during storage and handling.
• Prior to Commencement of work, areas and access will be inspected to confirm that Site
is safe and ready to commence the work.
• All relevant documentation (shop drawings, material submittal & method statement)
and materials applicable to particular area of works will be checked by site supervisor
prior to commencement of work.
• The subcontractor Site Supervisor will give necessary instructions to tradesmen and
provide necessary approved shop drawings of latest revision.
• The Site Supervisor/Foremen will also check that proper tools and equipment are
available to carry out the work and are in compliance with contract specification. List of
tools is included as part of this method statement.
• The Site Supervisor and safety officer will explain to the tradesmen regarding safety
precautions to be observed.
 9.2 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE PIEPS FITTING AND
VALVES OF STP system:

Trench Preparation:

1. Mark the route of pipe for the water supply pipe as per approved shop drawing.
2. Excavation for the trench to be done to the depth indicated or required as per approved shop drawing.
3. Carry the depth of trenches for pipes to below the invert elevations as required for pipe bedding or other
supports.
4. Safe Removal of the excavated materials.
5. Preparation of required formation level as per the pipe requirement.
6. provide adequate working space on its sides and is approved by the Engineer as the maximum
permissible width for this part of the trench.

Pipes & Fittings Installation:

1. As per approved civil drawings, all routes shall be marked carefully from the reference point benchmark
on permanent structure provided by surveyor and routes shall be reconfirmed with other MEP services.
2. Co-ordination with other discipline will be carried out while marking the route of piping, any interference
may appear due to changed locations and elevations of piping shall be discussed to obtain approval.
3. Joint pipes and fittings to the required length and joining procedure shall be as per manufacturer’s
recommendations and Specification.
4. It has to be made sure that pipes are straight prior to installation.
5. Pipe Fittings for Solvent Weld Jointing (Bend, Elbow, Tee, Union, Flanges, Socket, Reducing Bush).
6. Bends can be supplied with a choice of end configuration to match the pipe joining range chosen for the
installation. Where the direction of flow is changed, bends and elbows are used.
7. Couplings are intended for use with plain ended pipe lengths. Couplings of approved materials shall be
provided for connecting the pipes.
8. Ensure and confirm the Cut pipe ends shall be clean, and free from distortion of the pipes to be
connected with fittings.
Where the size of the pipeline is reduced, the reducing bushes are used.

9.3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE OF STP TANKS:

• It shall be ensured that concrete bases have been prepared by Civil Team as per specification and approved
shop drawing.
• It shall be ensured that concrete bases are flat, free from visible damages.
• It shall be ensured that concrete bases have been prepared by civil team as per specification and approved
shop drawing.

• Tanks shall be placed in correct location on concrete base and all connection shall be completed as per
approved shop drawing.

9.4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS:

• As per approved drawings each equipment will be transferred safely to its position.
• Control panel to be inspected and tested in prior of any terminations.
• All wires will be routed as per the approved drawings.

10. PRESSURE TESTING FOR PIPEWORK:

• All pipes shall be tested hydrostatically in sections by plugging the ends with end plug.
• No vertical loop shall be provided.
• Site Engineer shall ensure that all valves and equipment are isolated during the testing.
• Test Pressure shall be applied gradually to reach pressure as per project specifications.
• The inspection shall be raised for Client’s witness and approval.

11. IDENTIFICATION OF STP SYSTEM:

• Upon completion of installation works, identification stickers shall be provided in all the
system.
• Raise WIR for inspection of Identification to Consultant Engineers. (by contractor).

12. PRE-COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE FOR STP SYSTEM

• Ensure that the system installation is complete and mechanical completion is approved.
• Ensure that no damage has occurred between mechanical completion and pre-
commissioning.
• Repair all damages to the equipment & piping.
• Check that the piping network is complete with proper valves place as per final
approved shop drawings.
 • Ensure that the network is pneumatically pressure tested and approved as per method
statement & specifications.
• Ensure that the entire system us cleaned internally & externally.
• Ensure that the water pumps are as per approved material submittal.
• Ensure that the water pumps are pre-commissioned and commissioned in line with
approved procedure.
• Ensure that all electrical devices are installed and wired.
• Ensure the wiring to the fuel control panel is complete.
• Pre-commissioning checklists to be filled and approved.
• Check that all chemicals are provided for each tank and that the tanks are properly
connected to the system.

13. COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE FOR STP SYSTEM:

• Ensure that all the pre-commissioning checks are carried out successfully.
• The STP system shall be completed & tested for proper sequence of operation.
• Commissioning checklists to be filled and approved.

14. QUALITY ASSURANCE:

• Site Management and QA/QC personnel should monitor the work to ensure it is done as
per approved method statement.
• Site Supervision personnel must ensure that the work fully complies with the norms laid
down as per specification in all respects.
• Inspections requests will be raised to the Engineer for Engineers inspection and approval
as per approved Inspection and testing Plan.
• All activities regarding this task will be under this calibrate supervision.
• Assurance of quality will be afforded as a resultant of project engineer in charge of this
task and quality control appointed engineer.
• An internal memorandum will be interchanged within concerned personnel to act in
comprehensive co-ordination.
• Quality control will start over with the ‘MIR’ and to ensure good methodology of
equipment storage.
• Only approved material will be permitted to be used at site.

15. APPENDICES
HSE Risk Assessment.

Inspection and Test Plan.

Checklists