Saj-Po-Cgc-Mst-Hv-0001-01 Mos For Installation of Metallic Ducts Gi+Black Steel

The Engineer: Employer/Developer PMC/Employer's Representative The Contractor:
Project: 5214483-LEAD Souk Al Jubail Apartments
Ref.No. SAJ-P0-CGC-MST-HV-0001-01
Technical Submittal Rev.No. 1
Date: 10/7/2023
Reqd. By: 18/7/2023
Subject of Submittal: METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF METALIC DUCTS(GI+BLACK STEEL)

Enclosure: Pre-Qualification of Subcontractor Method Statement Guarantee Certificate Test Results
Operation & Maintenance Manual Project Quality Plan HSE Plan Calculation Survey Others (Specify……....)
ARCO MEP Sign: Date: 10/7/2023
CGC Contractor's Sign: Date:
Ref No 5214483/R11-
ATKINS Engineer's Comments:
Reviewed By: Date:
ATKINS Resident Engineer's Comments

Code A - Approved
Code B - Approved As Noted
Code C - Revise and Resubmit
Code D - Information, Record
Code E - Incompleted, Resubmit
ATKINS RE Sign: Date:
Ref.No 5214483/R10-
Contractor Received Sign: Date:

Corrections or comments made relative to submittals during this review do not relieve the contractor from compliance with the contract requirement and specifications.
This check is only for review of general conformance with the design concept of the project and general compliance with the i nformation given in the contract documents.
SITE OPERATIONS Form No.SQP10/FM/006, Rev 00

The Engineer: The Employer: The Main Contractor/
MEP Contractor:

Rev. 1
SAJ-P0-CGC-MST-HV- METHOD STATEMENT FOR Date 10/ 07
0001-01 INSTALLATION OF HVAC METALLIC /2023
DUCTS (GI+BLACK STEEL) Page
COMMENTS REPLY SHEET

SAJ-P0-CGC-MST-HV-0001-00
SR.
CONSULTANT COMMENTS COMPLIANCE/REPLY
NO.
1. Comments in Risk assessment – Regarding power tools, hand tools details compiled
2. Attached ITP is Incomplete should be revised Compiled
Materials and tools required for activity as per manufacturer

3. Compiled, included sec-5
recommendation to be added
4. Construction Manager responsibility to be add Compiled, Sec-7
5. Definition and abbreviation section missing Added, Sec-3

Noted, and not mentioned for
those in UR. And MOS prepared
as per the project specification
6. Material submittal details to be mentioned explaining the general methods
and procedure which will follow
in site during work execution.
7. MIR approval should be obtaining prior to installation procedure Noted
8. MOS for testing activities to be submit separately Noted
9. Open ends of ducts should be covered properly to avoid dust Noted
10. Include the installation details for dampers, access doors, silencers Compiled, included in sec-10
11 Include fire rated duct check list also Compiled, Appendix 5
Mr. Abdel Rahman Banat, Sr. Mechanical Engr

JULY 10, 2023
Company Name: Arco Electromechanical
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The Engineer: Employer/Developer PMC/Employer's Representative The Contractor:
Ref.No. SAJ-P0-CGC-MST-HV-0001-00
Technical Submittal Rev.No. 00
Date: 5/6/2023
Reqd. By: 18/6/2023
Subject of Submittal: INSTALLATION OF HVAC METALIC DUCTS (GI + BLACK STEEL)

Enclosure: Pre-Qualification of Subcontractor Method Statement Guarantee Certificate Test Results
Operation & Maintenance Manual Project Quality Plan HSE Plan Calculation Survey Others (Specify……....)
Contractor's Sign: Date: 5/6//2023
ATKINS Received Sign: Date:
Ref No 5214483/R11-
ATKINS Engineer's Comments:

Refer to the comments mentioned in the Risk Assessment. HSE/NPR CODE-C
Format used for the letters shall be typical for full method statement
Refer comments mentioned in the submittal and comply. To be resubmitted as per the material approval.
Reviewed By: Date:
ATKINS Resident Engineer's Comments

Code A - Approved
Code B - Approved As Noted

x Code C - Revise and Resubmit
Code D - Information, Record
Code E - Incompleted, Resubmit
ATKINS RE Sign: Date:
Ref.No 5214483/R10-
Contractor Received Sign: Date:

Corrections or comments made relative to submittals during this review do not relieve the contractor from compliance with the contract requirement and specifications.
This check is only for review of general conformance with the design concept of the project and general compliance with the information given in the contract documents.
SITE OPERATIONS Form No.SQP10/FM/006, Rev 00

The Engineer: The Employer: Main/Mep
Contractor:

Document Number Document Title Rev. 1
Date 10/07/2023
SAJ-P0-CGC-MST-
HVAC-0001-01 METHOD STATEMENT FOR Page
INSTALLATION OF METALLIC DUCTS
(GI+BLACK STEEL)
METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC METALLIC

DUCTS (GI + BLACK STEEL)
SOUK AL JUBAIL TOWN CENTRE & APARTMENTS

JUBAIL ISLAND -ABU DHABI (UAE)
STATUS
REV NO PREPARED&REVIEWED BY REVIEWD & ENDORSED BY APPROVED BY
DATE
10/07/2023
0
Mr.Monish T Mr.Abdelalrahman Banat Mr. Hussein Gewilly

QA/QC-Engineer-Mechanical Sr.Mechanical Engineer Project Manager
ARCO Electromechanical ARCO Electromechanical ARCO Electromechanical
PROJECT AUDIT RECORD QUALITY PROCEDURE
SQP19
CATEGORY: Section SQP19 PROJECT: PERSONNEL INTERVIEWED:

5214483-LEAD - SAJ TOWEN CENTRE
Quality Assurance - All Discipline RESULT
AND APARTMENTS PROJECT Site Resident Engineer
Yes / No
No. Questions Documents Examined Comments
/ NA
D Method Statement, ITP, Risk Assesment
Check and verify the completeness and correctness of the listed particulars/documets (which ever applicable)
1 Purpose/Scope of Document
2 Scope of Work
3 Description of Work
4 Reference to Specification or Drawing
5 Key Personnel and Responsibility
6 HSE Requirements
7 Quality and Safety procedures
8 Plant, Tools and Equipment List
9 Approval of Material(s)
10 Checklists
11 Forms and Formats
Requirement in ITP in line with the

specification/authority requirements
12
(which ever is on the higher side)
crosscheck with specification
13 Risk Assessment
Approval/Clearance to proceed with

14
work and required coordination
15 Quality of Comments
16 Any Other Observation(s)/Comments
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The Engineer: The Employer: Main/MepContractor:

METHOD STATEMENT Date 10/07/2023
SAJ-P0-CGC-MST-
INSTALLATION OF METALIC
HVAC-0001-01 Page 1
DUCTS(GI+BLACK STEEL)
METHOD STATEMENT FOR

METALIC DUCTS (GI+BLACK STEEL)
INSTALLATION
PROJECT NAME 5214483-LEAD SOUK AL JUBAIL APARTMENTS
PLOT NO 2-AP-001-1-BLD / 2-AP-001-2-BLD
PROJECT LOCATION SECTOR: JS JUBAIL ISLAND DEVELOPMENT, ABU
DHABI, UAE
CONSTRUCTION, COMPLETION AND 12 MONTHS
MAINTENANCE OF (06 NOS OF G+4 BUILDINGS,
SCOPE OF WORKS
TOWNHOUSE APARTMENTS, GYM & COMMUNITY
CENTER INCLUDING EXTERNAL WORKS.)
JUBAIL ISLAND INVESTMENT – SOLE
THE EMPLOYER / PROPRIETORSHIP LLC P O BOX 39294 ABU DHABI,
CLIENTS UAE, LEAD DEVELOPMENT AND PROJECT
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
THE ENGINEER/
ATKINS ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
CONSULTANT
CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTING HOUSE
MAIN CONTRACTOR
LTD
MEP SUB
ARCO ELECTROMECHANICAL L.L.C
CONTRACTOR
ALL OTHER DEFINITIONS AS PER CONTRACT NO. 5214483
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CONTENTS
1. ACTIVITY
2. SCOPE
3. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
4. PROJECT DETAILS-PROJECT NAME AND STAKE HOLDERS
5. REFERENCES
6. TOOLS, TACKLES AND EQUIPMENTS
7. EMPLOYEES INVOLVED & RESPONSIBILITY
8. SAFETY HAZARDS AND CONTROL MEASURES
A. Training
B. House keeping
C. Emergency Arrangements
9. MATERIALS AS PER THE SPEC AND PROPOSED MATERIAL
SUBMITTAL:
10. PROCEDURE ERECTION AND INSTALLATION OF METALLIC DUCTS
A. Handling/Storage of Materials
B. Sequence of Work
11. Environmental and Sustainability Requirements
A. Waste Management
B. Hazardous Substances Management
12. ATTACHMENTS
Appendix 1 – Method Statement Briefing
Appendix 2- Risk Assessment & Control Measure.
Appendix 3 – Specification-23 31 00 HVAC DUCTS & CASINGS
Appendix 4 – ITP
Appendix 5 – Checklist
Appendix 6 – Organization Chart.
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1.0 ACTIVITY:
The purpose of this method statement is to describe the detailed procedure to follow for
installation work for the HVAC GI Duct Work to achieve mechanical completions. And to
ensure that concerned persons are familiarized with the sequence of activities, utilization
of resources and relevant documents in compliance with HSE and QA/QC procedures &
requirements
2.0 SCOPE:
This method statement is intended to outline the activities and the method used for the scope
covers the procedure for Installation and inspection of the HVAC Duct work with all
associated accessories. All activities shall be carried out in accordance with relevant project
specifications and drawings
3.0 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS
3.1 DEFINITIONS
THE JUBAIL ISLAND INVESTMENT – SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP

EMPLOYER / LLC P O BOX 39294 ABU DHABI, UAE, LEAD DEVELOPMENT
CLIENTS AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
Project 5214483-LEAD SOUK AL JUBAIL APARTMENTS
Consultant ATKINS ENGINEERING CONSULTANT
Contractor CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTING HOUSE LTD
Sub-Contractor ARCO ELECTROMECHANICAL LLC
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3.2 ABBREVIATIONS
QA - QUALITY ASSURANCE is the planning and organizing of a system or

program to maintain a required level of quality or reliability. This includes
auditing the system’s operation and related controls to assure that they are being
executed properly and functioning as expected. Quality shall be assured by
Contractor/Client.
QC – QUALITY CONTROL is a part of Quality Assurance, implements the

latter by examining physical characteristics and comparing them to established
and acceptable Quality Documents as stated in the quality assurance program or
plan.
Quality shall be controlled by Sub-Contractor in accordance with the Quality
Documents.
ITP - INSPECTION & TEST PLAN means the document which contains
sequence of activities in a process, highlights the applicable Quality Documents, and
inspection criticalities.
PA - PREVENTIVE ACTION means to eliminate the causes of a potential

nonconformity or other potentially undesirable situation.
CAR - CORRECTIVE ACTION means to eliminate the causes of a detected non-
conformity or other undesirable situation.
QUALITY DOCUMENTS mean drawings specification, procedure, record

formats, codes and standards specified in the documents issued by the
Contractor/Company to the Subcontractor.
SITE means the place, designated by Client for further development, where the
construction activities shall be carried out by Sub-contractor.
PROCEDURE describes how a process is performed.

TPI - Third Party Inspection
RA – Risk Assessments
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4.0 PROJECT DETAILS-PROJECT NAME AND STAKE HOLDERS
5214483-LEAD-SOUK AL JUBAIL TOWN CENTER AND APARTMENTS PROJECT
EHAF CONSULTING ENGINEERS
ARCO ELECTROMECHANICAL
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5.0 TOOLS, TACKLES AND EQUIPMENTS:
• Concrete Drill
• Rivet Gun
• Measuring tape
• Line Dory
• Hand Gloves
• Pilers & Snips
• Hammer
• Screwdrivers
• Scaffolding with platform (if necessary)
• Portable power supply
• Lifting equipment’s
• Duct Lifters
• Adjustable wrench/ Nailers /Threaded Rod cutter
• Necessary lighting
6.0 REFERENCES
4.1 Approved Shop drawings.

4.1 Project Specifications: Section 23 31 00 – HVAC DUCT AND CASING.
4.1 Approved Material Submittal.
4.1 Project QHSE PLAN.
4.2 Contract Documents
4.2.1. Project IFC Drawings.
4.2.2. Specifications: Section 23 31 00 – HVAC DUCT AND CASING.
4.2 Standard and Code of Practice
4.3.1 UAE Federal Law No.8 - Provision of appropriate safety measures to prevent accidents
at site.
4.3.2 UAE Ministry order 32 in the year of 1982 – determination of preventive methods and
measures for the protection of workers from risk of work.
4.3.3 Abu Dhabi EHSMS Regulatory Framework Elements and Code of Practices.
4.3.4 UAE Fire and life Safety Code of Practice 2018.
4.3.5 SMACNA- HVAC Duct Construction Standards.
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4.3:6 DW-144
4.3.7 ASHRAE handbook of HVAC Systems and Equipment; Duct Construction.
4.3.8 Abu Dhabi Civil Défense Regulation - NFPA 90A&B.
7.0 EMPLOYEES INVOLVED AND RESPONSIBILITY:
Project Manager
• Overall site Management, Quality and Safety.
• Has full authority and overall responsibility to manage, supervise, and control
the works.
Project Engineer/ Discipline Engineer

Overall site supervision shall be the responsibility of the Discipline Engineer, who
will over-see all works appertaining to the ascribed method statement. The
Discipline Engineer will be responsible for preparing the ‘works’ for inspection in
co-ordination with QA/QC department.
• The Project Engineer is responsible to carry out the work as per the Method
Statement, Specification and Approved Drawings.
• The Project Engineer shall ensure that the resources are available to carry out
the works as scheduled.
• The Project Engineer shall be available at site full time for the execution of
works as per schedule & specifications.
Construction manager
• Ensure all work progress is carried out according to the planned program and all
equipment required to execute the works are available as per the project planning and
in good conditions
• Coordination with consultant, main contractor, site engineer, safety officer and other
sub-contractor for safe and proper execution of work as per the planning.
• Specific attention should be paid for all quality related and safety related activities
during the execution of works.
QA/QC Engineer (MEP)

• Ensuring that this work activity is according to the Project Specifications.
• To ensure full compliance with contract documents, specifications and this
method statement duly approved by Client.
• To carry out required inspections as notified for all the works.
• To maintain all required quality records .
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• Shall check the site activities with the approved method statement and
contract specifications.
Site Foreman
• To ensure that the work crew is familiar with the safety requirements of this
activity.
• To ensure that execution is carried out properly and according to instructions
received from the site engineer.
• To ensure that he has adequate resources of machinery, labour and materials
to carry out all the activities efficiently and to discuss with the site engineer.
Civil Supervision Team & Traffic Control

• The supervisory team, with the assistance of the HSE officer, shall coordinate
the transportation of the permanent and temporary works materials by means
of truck through the site from the stores area to the location of the works
following the directions and notice boards display at site.
• The maximum speed at the working area shall be restricted to Site Safety
Limits.
• The supervisory team shall enforce the application of mounted crackdown for
controlling traffic flow inside the site, consisting of deploying directive signs
at potentially hazardous locations such as the main entrance, exits, etc...
safety boards and notices, flagman, and the necessary staff to conduct the job
safely without compromising the welfare of personnel, property and material.
Workers
• Shall carry out the proper handling and storage of materials
• Shall execute the work according to approved shop drawings as per Forman or
Engineers instructions
• Shall ensure that all safety precautions are properly executed while the works
in ongoing.
• Shall coordinate with the Site Foreman for any problem irises at site or with
other trades to avoid conflicting installations
MEP HSE officer

• Supervising the works to ensure full compliance with HSE requirements and
procedures.
• Will ensure implementation of all HSE procedures related to the nature of the
works being carried out.
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MEP Safety Officer: will advise and assist in ensuring that:
• All the requirements described in the HSE plan are implemented.

• Plant & equipment to be used is in good working order and has the correct up to
date certification, where necessary
• Required permits are in place before works commence
• Safe access is provided to the working area.
• Accident/incidents and near misses are reported promptly.
• There is suitable provision of first aid.
• There are suitable measures for the prevention and control of fire.
• Site safety inspections are carried out and reported to project management
• Perform toolbox talks and trainings as per project requirement.
8.0 SAFETY HAZARDS AND RISK CONTROL MEASURES:
• Prior to the commencement of any activities, the workforce will receive an

induction talk on the project site safety requirements. This induction talk will
include both activity safety issues, as well as general safety requirements.
• Where possible hazards may arise from Installation and pressure test of water
supply Pipe works, the necessary safety measures will be taken to prevent
accident or injury at all times. This may include barriers, warning tape/net,
Dry chemical powder Extinguisher.
• HSE officer will ensure that Personal Protective Equipment is worn by site
personnel at all times during activities.
• Provisions of adequate cool drinking water, shade, and salt tablets will be in
place.
• For HSE plan, safety requirements as defined in Project Specification, will be
implemented. Specific safety training will be provided to personnel for
Installation of PI duct works activity.
• Risk Assessment (Attached)
a) Training
Toolbox talks will provide general training and awareness for each activity and also in
Health & Safety matters and precautions.
b) House keeping
All work places where Arco personnel are working will be cleaned from the scrap
material derived from their work ensuring clean and healthy work environment as well
as to maintain free access and egress in the event of emergency.
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c) Emergency Arrangements
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 as per general site rules
Communication from site areas to Site Office via mobile phones.
9.0 MATERIALS AS PER THE SPEC AND PROPOSED MATERIAL

SUBMITTAL:
SAJ-P0-CGC-MAR-HV-0012 – Under Review
SI.NO MATERIAL DESCRIPTION

1. GI DUCT SHEET Standard: ASTM SHEET THICKNESS: 0.56MM, 0.70MM, 0.90MM
1.00MM ,1.20MM
A653/ASTMA653M-07
Grade: Lock forming quality
Coating Grade: G90-Z275 (275g/m²)
2. FLANGE SLIP ON FLANGE 20MM

SLIP ON FLANGE 30MM
SLIP ON FLANGE 40MM
3. CORNER SIDE CORNER 20MM

SIDE CORNER 30MM
SIDE CORNER 40MM
CLEAT 20MM
4. CLEAT
CLEAT 30MM
5. CLAMP GI CLAMP 40MM
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10.0 PROCEDURE ERECTION AND INSTALLATION OF METALIC

DUCTS:
Preliminary
• Ensure all required documents such as shop drawings, method statement and
risk assessments have been approved and checked by Engineer prior to start of
activity.
• Ensure all the materials are inspected and approved by consultant.
• Ensure all materials were cleaned before start of work.
• All the risks and hazards involved in the activities has been identified and
assessed in the risk assessment. Refer to Attached Risk Assessment
• Ensure sufficient lighting is in place prior to starting the activity.
• Ensure proper access and egress has been maintained throughout the progress.
• All operatives involved in the activity shall be briefed with the risk assessment
and tool box talks to be held.
• All the operatives of the tools must be trained and certified.
• Main contractor waste management guidelines shall be adhered in disposing
all the waste
• Work place shall be cleaned/cleared from all other unwanted materials and
debris prior to start work
• The site setting out shall be done using calibrated surveying equipment and in
accordance to the give coordinates and shop drawings and by competent
surveyor.
Handling / Storage of Materials
• Upon receipt of material at site, all material is stored in a safe and secured
manner as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• All site & store materials must be secured & located in a safe designated
location.
• Open ends of the duct shall be covered and stored on racks and protected from
direct sunlight.
• Correct storage is vital for all materials (indoor & outdoor) as per
manufacturer recommendations. Reasonable care should be used at all times
and when off-loading. All materials and items must be covered by polythene
or plastic sheet from water, or any site de-bris.
• Only the required quantity of items, anchors and materials for the specific
task will be transported from store to the work place.
• When fork lifts are used to off-load the materials, precautions shall be taken
care as per project HSE plan and safety procedures.
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Sequence of Work
General Preparatory Installation Requirements
• All material received at site shall be inspected by the engineer’s representative,

handled and stored upon receipt.
• All installation / Construction / works shall be carried out in compliance with the
contract specifications and project safety manual.
• MIR approval shall be done prior to installation inspection.
• Inspection for installation shall be conducted by the site engineer and ATKINS site
Mechanical representative.
• All test equipment shall have calibration certificate
• All material provided shall be inspected by QC representative to ensure that it is free
from any physical damages
HANGING & SUPPORTING
• Hanger Spacing: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards -

Metal and Flexible," Table 4-1 (Table 4-1M), "Rectangular Duct Hangers Minimum
Size," and Table 4-2, "Minimum Hanger Sizes for Round Duct," for maximum
hanger spacing; install hangers and supports within 24 inches (610 mm) of each
elbow and within 48 inches (1200 mm) of each branch intersection.
• Install rigid rectangular metal duct with support systems indicated in Specification
division 233100 and SMACNA Chapter-4, “Hangers and Supports”.
• Support horizontal ducts within 1500 mm apart, and at changes of direction. Types
and construction of hangers shall be as detailed on the Drawings and in compliance
with SMACNA recommendations
• Support vertical ducts at a maximum interval of 4 to 5 meters (16 feet) & at each
floor as per Specification division 233100 and SMACNA Chapter 4 Page 4-16.
DUCT SEALING
• Seal ducts for duct static-pressure, seal classes, and leakage classes specified in
"Duct Schedule" according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards -
Metal and Flexible."
• Seal ducts to the following seal classes according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct
Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible":
• Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and
Flexible."
• Outdoor, Supply-Air Ducts: Seal Class A.
• Outdoor, Exhaust Ducts: Seal Class C.
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• Outdoor, RAD: Seal Class C.

• Unconditioned Space, SAD in Pressure Classes 2-Inch wg (500 Pa) and Lower: Seal
Class B.
• Unconditioned Space, SAD in Pressure Classes Higher Than 2-Inch wg (500 Pa):
Seal Class A.
• Unconditioned Space, ED Seal Class C.
• Unconditioned Space, RAD: Seal Class B.
• Conditioned Space, SAD in Pressure Classes 2-Inch wg (500 Pa) and Lower: Seal
Class C.
• Conditioned Space, SAD in Pressure Classes Higher Than 2-Inch wg (500 Pa): Seal
Class B.
• Conditioned Space, ED: Seal Class B.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND INSTALLATION OF DUCTWORK METHODS
• Duct System Pressure Class: Construct & install each duct system for the specific
duct pressure classification as indicated in approved drawings.
• Install ducts with fewest possible joints.
• Use fabricated fittings for all changes in direction, changes in size & shape and
connections.
• Install couplings tight to duct wall surfaces with projections into duct at connections
kept to a minimum.
• Locate ducts, except as otherwise indicated, vertically & horizontally, parallel &
perpendicular to building lines: avoid diagonal runs. Install duct system in shortest
route that does not obstruct useable space or block access for servicing building & its
equipment.
• Install ducts close to walls, overhead construction, columns, & other structural &
permanent enclosure elements of building.
• Conceal ducts from view in finished & occupied spaces by locating in mechanical
shafts, hollow wall construction, or above suspended ceilings. Do not encase
horizontal runs in solid partitions, except as specifically shown.
• Co-ordinate layout with suspended ceiling & lighting layouts & similar finished
work.
• Electrical Equipment Spaces: Route ductwork to avoid passing through transformer
vaults & electrical equipment spaces & enclosures.
• The ducts shall be installed straight, plumb & level, securely anchored to the
building and to be maximum free from vibration under all conditions of operation.
• Remove all foreign debris and keep duct work clean always. And open ends of the
ducts shall be covered.
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HVAC GI DUCTS
➢ Branch take-off collars are tap-in glued type and will have shoe configuration at the
takeoffs.
➢ Wherever branch take-offs are to be made, suitable cut out shall be made on the main
duct with 45° angle cutter to form the 45° female part of the joint.
➢ The branch/take off with 45° male cut ends are secured to the main duct by the joining
glue.
➢ Joint is sealed with duct sealant and finished with self-adhesive aluminum tape.
PRE-INSTALLATION CHECKS FOR GI DUCTS
➢ Ensure that the area has been surveyed as per approved drawings.
➢ Ensure that the installation area is clean from debris and foreign matter.
➢ Ensure that materials are as per approved material submittal and inspected on site.
➢ Ensure that adequate number of tradesmen and proper tools are present.
➢ Ensure that latest approved shop drawing for this installation is present, and all
personnel are working off the same drawing.
➢ Ensure that area is safe to carry out the work.
➢ Area for materials preparation / fabrication work shop for ducting installation has
been identified and procedures will be in place.
➢ Eye wash area near in the fabrication areas in case of workers skin contamination with
resin or other chemicals.
➢ Temporary electrical DBs are provided and inspected regularly by the electrician prior
to execution of the works.
➢ Ensure that the related mock-up is accepted/approved by the consultant.
CHECKING OF DUCT WORK PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY
➢ Check that all the ductwork is tagged and that the correctly tagged sections are
available for the job.
➢ Confirm metal duct sheet is as per approved material submittal.
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➢ All Ductwork shall be manufactured from hot-dip galvanized steel sheet to ASTM
Standards for low, medium and high pressure/velocity air systems.
➢ . Interior
surfaces of all Ductwork shall be smooth. No sheet metal parts, tabs, angles,
or similar shall project into the air stream for any reason unless specified to do so. All
seams and joints shall be external.
➢ The minimum nominal sheet thickness for any Ductwork shall be 1.0 mm for internal
systems as per the project spec.
➢ Check that all duct accessories such as stiffeners, turning vanes, flanges, dampers,
sleeves etc. are in accordance with the correct size and good condition.
➢ Check that the duct sections and fittings are free from any defects or holes
➢ Check that the ducting is clean. Clean if necessary.
SMACNA STANDARD FOR LOW PRESSURE DUCTS (As mentioned in the project
specification section – 23 31 00 HVAC ducting and casing –2.1 general , 2.2 rectangular
ducts and fittings and SMACNA standards chapter 2 Table 1-24
SMACNA STANDARD FOR LOW PRESSURE DUCTS
DUCT SIZE in mm SHEET TRAVERSE JOINT INTERMEDIATE

THICKNESS in mm REINFORCEMENT
0-450mm 0.55mm S&C cleats NIL
451-750mm 0.55mm 20mm slide on flange NIL

with corner and
cleats
751-1000mm 0.70mm 30 mm slide on 30 mm slide on
flange with corner flange with corner at
and cleats 600mm center
2101-2400mm 1.20mm 40 mm slide on 40x40x4mm MS
flange with corner angle at 600mm
and cleats center
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INSTALLATION OF HORIZONTAL GI DUCT
➢ The layout of duct to be installed shall be as per approved drawing.
➢ Position of duct supports shall be marked on the underside of the slab / structural
member/vertical approved drawings.
➢ Threaded rod of suitable size shall be fixed to the mechanical anchor fastener / clamps
using proper lock nut.
➢ GI angle, cut to required size of duct shall be fixed to the thread rod suspension and
locked in a position by suitable nuts and washer.
➢ Assembled, as above, ducts shall be lifted and shall be installed on trapeze.
➢ Pre-insulated ducts are joined either by glue in type male & female joints or with PVC
cleats for flanged joints as applicable as per the recommendation.
➢ Duct sealant is applied at the male and female joint and finished by self-adhesive
aluminum tape.
➢ On laying the ducts as detailed above to form the required layout, the ducts shall be
properly aligned and leveled to maintain B.O.D. and distances as per approved
drawing.
INSTALLATION OF HVAC DUCT INSIDE RISER
➢ GI Duct supports shall be taken at each floor/ vertical wall as the case may be and
shall be as per approved drawings.
➢ Successive ducts shall be installed starting from low level as the successive higher
floors are constructed.
➢ The open end of the upper most duct shall be sealed.
➢ The insulation of the flexible ducts shall be rolled up from the edges and the flexible
duct shall be slipped on to the collar fixed on the main duct and shall be secured
firmly using G.I. Straps and clips.
➢ Then the insulation of flexible duct shall be rolled back and fixed firmly on to spigots
and adjoining duct surface and finished with self-adhesive aluminum foil tape.
➢ Flexible ducts installed as above shall be supported using 25mm GI strip wound
around the duct and suspended from slab if the flexible duct length exceeds 1.5 meter.
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➢ Suitable plenum box as applicable shall be connected to main duct through pre-
insulated flexible ducts.
➢ Manual volume control dampers as approved shall be fixed in the ducting system
wherever mentioned in the drawing.
➢ Fire damper shall be installed as per approved drawing / manufacturer installation

details.
➢ Access doors shall be provided for fire dampers wherever applicable.
➢ Diffusers plenum/droppers shall be leveled properly to suit false ceiling.
➢ The ducts are identified (service wise) as per approved identification labels
(directional arrows).
INSTALLATION OF FIRE RATED DUCT (BLACK STEEL) (EXTRACT AND SMOKE)

- (Material as per the project specification will submit for Consultant review and approval).
➢ Ducts for fire rated extracts and smoke system are made of 1.5mm black steel and
SMACNA standard.
➢ Duct to be installed at the same dimension and levels as per the approved drawings.
➢ Horizontal ducts to be supported on GI channels anchored to the soffit.
➢ Vertical duct risers to be supported with GI angles spot welded to the duct and angles
bolted to the GI channel frame.
➢ Ducts will be lifted up mechanically with the help of lifting equipment’s adhering to
the safety standard.
➢ Access doors will be provided at every 3 m centers for the cleaning.
➢ For horizontal duct runs access door should be installed at on the side of the duct with
the underside of the door at least 40mm above the underside of the duct.
➢ On vertical ducts cleaning doors shall be provided at the bottom of the riser
➢ Fire rated gasket applied at the transverse joints (companion angle) between the ducts.
➢ Fire rated flexible connectors is used to connect the fire rated duct to the fire rated
fans and to the other fire related equipment’s.
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INSTALLATION OF DUCT ACCESSORIES
• This section includes:

i Back draft Dampers.
ii Volume Control Dampers.
iii Fire & Smoke Dampers.
iv Duct Silencers.
v Access Doors.
• Examine areas & conditions with requirements for installation tolerances & other
conditions affecting performance, operation & maintenance of duct accessories.
• Install duct accessories according to applicable details in SMACNA's "HVAC Duct
Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible" for metal ducts.
• Install backdraft dampers at inlet of exhaust fans or exhaust ducts as close as
possible to exhaust fan unless otherwise indicated.
•
• Install volume control dampers in lined duct with methods to avoid damage to liner
& to avoid erosion of duct liner.
• Provide test holes at fan inlet & outlet & elsewhere as indicated.
• Install fire & smoke dampers according to the manufacturer’s ‘UL’-listed printed
instructions.
• Install fusible-links in fire dampers.
• Install access doors with swing against duct static pressure.
• Label access doors as per specifications.
• Install flexible connectors to connect ducts to equipment.
• Connect terminal units to supply ducts with maximum 300 mm lengths of flexible
duct.
• Do not use flexible ducts to change directions.
• Connect diffusers or light troffer boots to ducts with maximum 1500-mm lengths of
flexible duct clamped or strapped in place.
• Connect flexible ducts to metal ducts with adhesive plus sheet metal screws.
INSTALLATION OF DUCTWORK INSULATION (Material as per approved MAT

Sub – SAJ-PO-CGC-MAR-HV-0020-00)
Mat: Closed Cell Elastomeric Insulation
• Surface Preparation: Clean, dry & remove foreign materials such as rust, scale &
dirt.
• Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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• Apply adhesive & coatings at manufacturer’s recommendation.

• Apply insulation material, accessories, & finishes according to specifications and
manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Install insulation with smooth, straight, & even surfaces.
• Seal insulation joints & seams to maintain vapor barrier blanket
• Seal penetrations for hangers, supports, anchors & other projections in insulation
requiring a vapor barrier.
• Keep insulation materials dry during application & finishing.
• Items Not Insulated: Unless otherwise indicated do not apply insulation to the
following systems, materials & equipment:
• Factory-insulated plenums, casings, terminal boxes, & filter boxes & sections.
• Flexible connectors for ducts & pipes.
• Access panels & doors in air distribution systems.
11.0 Environmental and Sustainability Requirements
ARCO Electromechanical will comply with; Federal Law, ‘Concerning

Environmental Protection and Development’ & On the Environment Protection
Regulations in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
All works to be conducted in accordance to the project specification and CEMP
(Construction Environmental Management Plan).
A. Waste Management
All waste generated shall be disposed of in accordance with ADEPA (Abu Dhabi
Environmental Policy Agenda) the ’Construction waste management plan”, which is
main contractors’ scope and M/s Arco will follow the same.
B. Hazardous Substance Management
ARCO Electromechanical will deliver, store and use all hazardous substances in
accordance with “Environmental Management Plan” and associated Risk
Assessments. MSDS “Material Safety Data Sheets” shall be provided for all
hazardous substances being used at project site.
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Appendix 1
The Engineer: The Employer: The Contractor:
Project: 5214483‐LEAD Souk Al Jubail Apartments

Date 10/07/2023
SAJ-P0-CGC-MST- MS BRIEFING SHEET
HV-0001-01
METHOD STATEMENT BRIEFING SHEET
Area / Bldg /Location: Date:
Title of Method statement: Method Statement for Installation of Metallic
ducts(GI+Black Steel)
Name of Responsible Site Engineer:
Name of sub‐contractor & Responsible Engineer:
Review (approved / Available / prepared & Explained):

Material list Plant & equipment list Mock up details
Yes / No / NA
Site planning with material

stacking sketch
Yes / No / NA
Risk Assessment plan

Yes / No / NA
Orientation / Briefing including work method, Inspection Test Plan, HSE requirements to
Engineers / Supervisors / Foreman / Key workmen /Operators
S. NO NAME OF EMPLOYEE CATEGORY / ROLE SIGNATURE
1.
2.
3.
4.
Project: 5214483‐LEAD Souk Al Jubail Apartments

Date 10/07/2023
SAJ-P0-CGC-MST-HV-0001-01 MS BRIEFING SHEET
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Appendix 2
Risk Assessment Ref: SAJ-P0-CGC-
90)9 PROJECT TASK SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENT MST-HVAC-0001-01
Project Name: Souk Al Jubail Town Centre & Apartments Rev No: 0
Activity: INSTALLATION OF METALIC DUCTS (GI +BLACK STEEL) Date: 10/07/2023
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Risk Classification Responsible Person Revised Risk Classification

Risk
Residual
Significant Potential Level
Activity Risk Action to be Taken to Reduce Risk Risk risk
S/N Hazards & Rating
Low/ Rating
Element PROBABI Severity PROBABILITY Severity Low/
Consequences LITY (P) (S) (R) Medium/ (P) (S) (R)
Medium/
PXS High PXS
High
1. The General Unplanned work 4 4 16 High • Comply with legal, contract, local, authorities and method of statement Project Manager 1 4 4 Medium
Requirements, execution without requirements along with manufacturer recommendation of tools.
Prior to start adequate safety • Reduce the human involvement for all tasks ALARP Engineers
the activity. arrangement • 6-point mandatory PPE such as helmets, high viz jacket, coverall, gloves,
goggles, safety, safety shoe and face mask (EN/CE standard) and to be Supervisors
Injuries due to unsafe provided for all site personnel, and specific to task to be provided for
work execution or concerned personnel Site Workers
unsafe site condition • Do not use any homemade tools/platforms/unauthorized connections
• Only well trained, skilled labour and new personnel (shall be trained first)
are allowed to perform the works
• All works shall be carried out fulltime under supervision of supervisor or
foreman
• Training/TBT to be given to all involved personnel regarding (RA, MS,
Chemical MSDS and PPE) and to be recorded through the site
foreman/engineer in presence of HSE rep.
• All tools, equipment, plant shall possess valid documentation as per local
authority
• Comply with any instructions from client/engineer/contractor HSE rep
• Emergency contact details shall be posted at work locations
• Adequate signage shall be posted at work locations and to be in adequate
languages
which can be understood by workforce
• Ensure that all works evolving in any ignition source – hot works are
running through adequate PTW
• MSDS shall be available for all chemicals at store, HSE documentation,
workplace and first aid centre
• During unfavourable weather condition (Humidex exceeding 54 degrees
Celsius {TWL less than 115} / wind speed exceeding 38 kmph / Visibility
less than 50 m / heavy rains etc.) work shall be suspended
• OSHAD CoP shall be complied for all activities performed on
site.
• PTW shall be apply for all high-risk Activity.
• Housekeeping to be done and workplace to be made safe prior to leaving
the workplace
• All workers shall comply with site HSE rules & regulation. Project team
has to comply to project HSE plan.
• Emergency contact numbers to be displayed in prominent places
• Emergency preparedness shall be ensured
2. Site Traffic Vehicular movement on 4 4 16 High • Vehicles and plants on site shall be driven by authorised persons with Project Manager 1 4 4 Medium
site, pedestrian valid documents (licence appropriate to the vehicle driven, 3rd party
crossing/movement near certificates for operating plants etc.) Engineers
site haul road, run over by • All vehicles and plants operated on site shall have valid documents
vehicles, collision, (registration, 3rd party test certificates) Supervisors
overturning vehicles, • Pre-deployment inspection to be done by authorised person, pre-use
poorly maintained site inspection by the operator/driver including walk around inspection before Drivers
roads, unauthorised starting the movement first time and any time after stopped for long time.
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driving, over speeding, • All systems (horn, brakes, reverse horn, mirror, turn indicators, brake
poorly maintained lights etc..) shall be in proper working condition all the time.
vehicles, faulty safety • Traditional dressing / loose clothing shall not be allowed while working
systems (brakes, lights or driving on site. Company uniforms or work wear or proper pants and
et.), severe weather (fog, shirt / T-shirt shall be worn.
sand storm, rain, high • All plants and vehicles shall be parked in safe position in authorised
humidity etc.), leakage of parking area and the cabins to be locked after turning off the engine, keys
fuel or oil, waste dumped shall not be left on the vehicle.
after vehicle maintenance • Site haul roads shall be properly prepared with sufficient width and
on site. maintained including signage, watering for duct suppression, barricading
as far as possible.
Fatality or serious injury, • Pedestrian walkway and crossing to be demarcated and maintained.
minor injury, land • Speed limit shall be imposed with signage and speed humps, over
contamination, fire, speeding to be checked
property damage • Reversing to be restricted to minimum, reverse alarm shall be fitted on all
site vehicles
• Flagman shall be provided to control movement of site vehicles and
plants.
• No major maintenance allowed on site.
• Use drip trays during fuelling and minor maintenance.
• Fire extinguisher shall be available on all plants and vehicles. Drivers
should be trained on basic firefighting techniques during induction.
• Emergency procedures (actions in the event of an accidents, fire or any
such emergency) should be briefed to all operators and drivers.
• All plant operators and drivers shall undergo Occupational Health
Screening as per OSHAD SF CoP 5.0
• Any spillage shall be immediate cleaned up and contaminated soil to be
removed from the area.
• No waste products from vehicle or plant maintenance shall be disposed
off in open area.
3. Working in hot Heat related illnesses Heat 4 4 16 High • Provision of safe working system, Information, instruction, supervision. Project Manager 1 4 4 Medium
and humid stroke, Nausea, head ache • Acclimatization of employees prior to work commencement
climate and even fatality. Heat • Arrange job rotation, adequate rest should be provided, provide adequate Engineers
exhaustion due to loss of cold water to drink.
body fluids, heat heat • Provision of task specific and mandatory PPEs and its proper usage. Supervisors
cramp, Heat rashes • Electrolyte solutions should be provided
• No works shall be allowed under direct sunlight during June 15 to Sep 15 Site Workers
from 12.30 pm to 3 pm.
• Comply with OSHAD CoP 11.0 Safety in Heat
• Specific summer working plan to be developed, approved from MML and
to be followed strictly and no lone working allowed.
• Provide shelter / umbrellas near the work area for taking short breaks
between the work
• Ensure the continual monitoring and proper supervision.
• Make sure there is heat stress safe work plan with reasonable working
hours and communicated to all.
• Ensure provision of first aid facility and arrange adequate supervision
• Identify early symptoms of heat illness and take preventive measures
• Educate workers to monitor urine colour by individuals, dark colour
indicates dehydration
4. Use Lifting Fall of material, collapse of 4 3 12 High Ensure lifting equipment with valid third-party test inspection certificate. Project Manager 1 3 3 Low
Equipment / the crane or overture, Correct equipment’s will be used. the Crane must be Inspected by trained
Duct Lifter Death, Injury, personnel before use, if any damage or defects parts replacement will be Engineers
/Crane. made. Tool box talk must be ensuring prior start of work by the
Supervisor/Engineer. Good supervision, the area must be barricaded with Supervisors
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warning signs. A boom angle indicator must be on the crane. The outrigger
must be place on smooth foundation. Site Workers
PPE, Use of (PPE) personal protective equipment (Hand gloves, safety

shoes, safety helmet etc).
5. Shifting, Injury or health issues 4 3 12 High • Ensure clear access and egress to the work spot for shifting the material Project Manager 1 3 3 Low
loading/unloa may occur due to: Slips/ • Safe Manual technique to be used for material shifting activities
ding of trip/ falls Poor manual • Appropriate vehicle shall be used for shifting the pipes and fittings Engineers
material handling Improper vehicle • Ensure the pipes bundles are secured properly at vehicle or telehandler
movement Unsecured load • Follow the safe site speed limit by driver during shifting the pipes and Supervisors
falling from pickup bed at fittings
back Cut/tripping injury • Adequate wedges or support shall be placed for pipes storage at site Site Workers
Poor storage of material • Team lifting/ mechanical aids to be adopted if the material is heavy
Injury due to lack of • Ensure the work area and access free from tripping/slipping objects
attention Falling/tipping • All pipes material shall be stored properly at the designated storage place
of door Topple of Fork lift • Ensure the safe telehandlers and fork lifts for pipes loading unloading
or telehandler material works with good condition
due to poor handling • Operators to be trained adequately by 3rd party for handling the
Property damage equipment
• Follow the SWL and radius, capacity while lifting and extending the pipes
bundle
• Adequate attention to be maintained by all about surrounding activities,
hazardous workplace, unsafe conditions
• Wear appropriate PPEs by all employees at the site during material
shifting
• Close supervision and monitoring are mandatory for all activity by
competent personnel
6. Scaffolding, Injury or health issues 3 3 9 High Ensure scaffold is erected by competent scaffolder, do not use scaffolding Project Manager 1 3 3 Low
Ladder/ may occur due to: without green tag, and ensure scaffold is erected in stable ground
Working at Slip/trip/fall Strikes condition. Toll box talk must be ensuring prior start of work by the Engineers
height Supervisor/Engineer. Inspect ladder before use, do not use damage
ladders. Tools & materials shall be secured and store properly to prevent Supervisors
Incomplete from falling, Work area must be barricaded and with warning sign.
scaffold, Site Workers
scaffolding PPE, Use of (PPE) personal protective equipment (Hand gloves, safety
without green shoes, safety Harness or belt etc).
tag, falling of • TBT shall be given to the employees by the foreman prior to starting the
materials activity
• Foreman to ensure there are no obstructions in the access leading to the
workplace
• Only scaffold Forman shall check prior to work on scaffold and inspection
checklist carried out and scaffold tag
• Activity shall be carried out under close supervision
• Good housekeeping practice to be ensured regularly
7. Hand tools Slip/trip/fall Faulty hand 3 3 9 High • Ensure all hand tools are free from any damage. 1 3 3 Low
such as tools lead to injury Cut • Pre-use inspection to be conducted by all operatives before using any Engineers
hammer, pilers injury due to the use of hand tools
& snips, screw customized hand tools • Homemade /customized hand tools shall be avoided at the workplace Supervisors
drivers, Finger injury while using • All hand tools shall be inspected and maintained properly by authorized
adjustable cable puller Eye, and face, store personnel before use Site Workers
wrenches Injury due to lack of • Hand gloves are mandatory while using the cable puller
usage attention while using hand • Appropriate PPEs for face, and eye protection must be worn by all
For system tools Lack of PPE usage operatives
installation • Close supervision and monitoring are mandatory for all activities
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8. Power tools Injuries as a result of 4 3 12 High • Trained operators only allowed to operate power tools 2 3 6 Medium
such as Flying objects while • All tools shall have valid inspection tags and colour coding where
concrete drills, drilling Entanglement applicable
Threaded rod Contact an electric supply • Double insulated tools are preferable to avoid electrocution as a result of
cutter, Nailers Slip and fall of material or any malfunction of the power tool
operation for tool onto the person using • Proper insulation of all cables to be ensured
system it Noise, Vibration, dust • DBs/Generators used for power tools shall be equipped with a 30mA RCD
installation Poor supervision device.
Untrained personnel using • All power tools shall be inspected daily, and the monthly color-coding
the drill machine system shall be implemented.
• Electrical power tools shall be implemented with PAT on a quarterly
basis.
• Disconnect when not in use
• Store in a safe manner after use
• Trailing cables routed in a safe manner to avoid cable damage and trip
hazard
• ELCB/RCD in the circuit
• Task-specific PPEs shall be used to be safe from flying debris/objects.
• Fire extinguishers available in the area
• Disconnect power when changing drill bits as it could result in
entanglement risk
• No repair allowed on tools unless personnel are competent
• Damaged tools are not allowed to be used on-site, return them to the
store.
• Close supervision to be ensured for such activities
• Access and egress to the workplace shall be safe
• Workplace shall be kept organized to avoid slips/trip hazards
• Tools shall be secured suitably to avoid slipping tools from the hands of
the personnel using it
9. COSHH Use of chemicals may lead 4 3 12 High • Risk of dermatitis or cement burns and precautions explained to all Project Manager 1 3 3 Low
material usage to inhalation of fumes, workers.
for system ingestion, contact with • Use cement or cement-containing products within the use-by date. Engineers
installation skin or eye. Eye injury, • Direct skin contacts to be avoided, CE marked PVC gloves used when
(solvents, allergies, itching or direct handling mortar. Supervisors
cleaner etc.) skin contact with the • Good washing facilities on site, with hot and cold water, soap, and basins
mortar could also cause large enough to wash forearms. Site Workers
bricklayer contact • Principal contractor’s first aid includes emergency eyewash.
dermatitis and burns • Hazardous / flammable substances shall not be decanted into unmarked
containers particularly water bottles or unmarked buckets. Containers
shall be clearly labelled with relevant warning symbols
• Adequate PPE to be worn as specified in the MSDS
• Training has to give treat exposure to be given to all operative.
• Supervisor has to be aware of anyone with early signs of dermatitis.
• SDS shall be available for all chemicals
• COSHH assessment shall be conducted
• COSHH training shall be provided to all handling chemicals
• SDS requirements shall be followed for storage, transportation and
disposal of chemical waste.
• All chemical such as flammable materials shall be stored in specific
storage containers with temperature control, monitoring and firefighting
arrangements
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Risk Grading Matrix

SEVERITY
PROBABILITY
Insignificant (1) Minor (2) Moderate (3) Major (4) Catastrophic (5)
Rare (1) 1 2 3 4 5
Possible (2) 2 4 6 8 10
Likely (3) 3 6 9 12 15
Often (4) 4 8 12 16 20
Frequent/Almost Certain (5) 5 10 15 20 25
Absolutely Unacceptably High

15 - 25 Extreme Risk Activity or process should not proceed in current form
Unacceptably High
8 - 12 High Risk Activity or process should be modified to include remedial planning and action and be subject to detailed EHS risk assessment
Acceptable but must be managed at “As Low as Reasonably Practicable” (ALARP) Activity or process can operate subject to
4–6 Moderate Risk management and / or modification
Acceptable without required further action
1 -3 Low Risk
No action required unless escalation of risk is possible
Hierarchy of Control (Controls identified may be a mixture of the hierarchy in order to provide minimum operator exposure):
Elimination Eliminate the hazard.

Substitution Provide an alternative that is capable of performing the same task and is safer to use.
Engineering Controls Provide or construct a physical barrier or guard or technical measures
Administrative Controls Develop policies, procedures practices and guidelines, in consultation with employees, to mitigate the risk. Provide training, instruction and supervision about the hazard.
Personal Protective Equipment Personal equipment designed to protect the individual from the hazard.
Date of next review (If applicable): Annual Basis or in the event of serious incident
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Prepared By Prepared By
Name; Mr.Hussein Gewily Name; Mr. Hussain Zain Al Abdeen
Designation; Project Manager – Arco Electromechanical Designation; – MEP Coordinator
Signature; Signature;
Date;
Date; 10/07/2023
Reviewed & Endorsed By Approved By
Name; Mr. Hardeep Name; Mr. Khalid Darwish
Designation; HSE Manager – CGC House Ltd Designation; Project Manager – CGC House Ltd
Signature; Signature;
Date; Date;
Principal Contractor Project Stamp:

Task Specific Subcontractor Company Stamp (If Task Lead by Subcontractor)
Name: M/s CGC House Ltd

Name:..................................
Stamp:
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Risk Assessment Attendance Sheet
Prior to commencing the activities covered in this safe system of work document all personnel are to sign below to confirm that a clear briefing explaining the job has been given and is understood:
Date Name Designation Signature Emirates ID Number
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE/PROCEDURES
MINOR CASES: MAJOR CASES:

Ensure area operation
Ensure area operation stoppage.
stoppage. SITE INCIDENT
M CONTROLLER Call the operation area first aider,
Call the operation area first
Alert/Assist Male nurse
aider, Alert/Assist Male nurse
PROJECT MANAGER CGC
Inform the HSE officer/Eng. and
Inform the HSE officer/Eng.
assist the external emergency team
ENERGENCY CONTACT
CGCH MALE NURSE ACTION TAKEN:

ACTION TAKEN:
Coordinate with HSE officer/Eng.
Nurse will treat, advice
and report to HSE Coordinate with Male nurse, Inform
Officer/Engineer the authority emergency team and
direct them in location
ACTION:
ACTION: PM Role for Major
HSE Officer/Eng. investigate Project Manager/ HSE officer/ Cases.
the incident and prepare
report
HSE Eng Lead the operation, coordinate with
Mr. Hussain Sawaleh- emergency team for proper rescue
0569021133 events, provide adequate supports
for the other members.
For Major Emergency Role Of HSE/Fire Warden
ACTION: - Manager/ Site incident ACTION: - HSE Manager/ Engineer ACTION: - Fire warden
controller.
1. Coordinate with Emergency 1. Take immediate action as
1. Coordinate with HSE contact to reach out the per his training to fight fire.
2. Organize provisions for location. 2. Evacuate Personnel’s in
other personnel if 2. Rush to the incident area case of fire in safe manner.
required. with his crew member and 3. Provide information to HSE
3. Provides additional necessary rescue elements. manager/Eng.
supports for rescue team. 3. Coordinates and assist PM 4. Acts quickly if requires
4. Based on the severity during rescue effort. assistance from external
additional facilities such as 4. Investigates and provide a help.
transportation, proper total incident/Accident 5. Proper investigation and
alerts to the other report. further reports will submit
members who were in 5. Meeting with PM and to PM.
during the incident. discuss about implementing 6. Discuss and Meet with HSE
5. Meeting with concern further safety officer for implementing
teams for the measurements for proper further safety precautions
investigation and proper work progress. in order to avoid such
reports. incidents.
1. PM/HSE Declares ‘All Clear’ after coordinating with safety teams HSE
officers and concern site engineer, who were during the incident.
2. HSE officer/ Engineer to investigate and submit proper report regarding the
incident.
Project ERT Contact Number
Souk Al Jubail Project – Jubail Island – Abu Dhabi Project Emergency Number # 0503260589
EMERGENCY CO-ORDINATORS आपातकालीनसम वयक জরুরীবিআইডবিস্নউটিএ ‫تنسيق الطوارئ‬

Mr. Khalid Darwish Project Manager 0504113057
Mr. Hardeep Project HSE Manager 0503260589
Mr. Hanny Logistic & Emergency Manager 0545864645
Mr. Anand Construction Manager 0553087654
Mr. Wasim Akram Emergency Coordinator 0557688191
Mr. Baljinder First Aider 0561832279
TBA Male Nurse TBA
Nearest Hospital Ahalia Hospital - Hamdan Street 02 6262666
EMERGENCY SERVICE PROVIDERS आपातकालीन सेवा दाता জরুরীপরিষেবা

প্রদানকারী ‫تقديم خدمات الطوارئ‬
Civil Defense Ambulance Police
997 998 999
Project Electrical Team
Mr. Belal Hossin Electrical Supervisor 0545864677
Project Mobilization Manager Heavy Equipment Operator
Mr. Nasir 0507818920 Mr. Gurdeep 0524380413
Appendix 3
JUBAIL ISLAND DEVELOPMENT SOUL AL JUBAIL TOWN CENTER, BEACH CLUB,
JIIC - JUBAIL ISLAND INVESTMENT COMPANY and NAD AL DHABI AMENTIES
ABU DHABI, UAE
23 31 00 - HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary
Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.
1.2 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Section Includes:
1. Single-wall rectangular ducts and fittings.
2. Single-wall round and flat-oval ducts and fittings.
3. Sheet metal materials.
4. Duct liner.
5. Phenolic type pre-insulated panel ducting
6. Sealants and gaskets.
7. Hangers and supports.
8. Seismic-restraint devices.
1.3 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
A. Delegated Duct Design: Duct construction, including sheet metal thicknesses, seam and joint
construction, reinforcements, and hangers and supports, shall comply with SMACNA's "HVAC
Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible" and performance requirements and design
criteria indicated in "Duct Schedule" Article.
B. Structural Performance: Duct hangers and supports and seismic restraints shall withstand the
effects of gravity and seismic loads and stresses within limits and under conditions described in
SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible" SMACNA's "Seismic
Restraint Manual: Guidelines for Mechanical Systems."
1. Seismic Hazard Level A: Seismic force to weight ratio, 0.48.
2. Seismic Hazard Level B: Seismic force to weight ratio, 0.30.
3. Seismic Hazard Level C: Seismic force to weight ratio, 0.15.
C. Airstream Surfaces: Surfaces in contact with the airstream shall comply with requirements in
ASHRAE 62.1-2004.
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HVAC DUCTS AND CASINGS
ABU DHABI, UAE
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of the following products:
1. Liners and adhesives.
2. Sealants and gaskets.
3. Seismic-restraint devices.
B. ESTIDAMA Submittals:
1. Product Data: Documentation indicating that duct systems comply with ASHRAE 62.1-
2004, Section 5 - "Systems and Equipment."
2. Product Data: Documentation indicating that duct systems comply with

ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004, Section 6.4.4 - "HVAC System Construction and Insulation."
3. Leakage Test Report: Documentation of work performed for compliance with

ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004, Section 6.4.4.2.2 - "Duct Leakage Tests."
4. Duct-Cleaning Test Report: Documentation of work performed for compliance with

ASHRAE 62.1-2004, Section 7.2.4 - "Ventilation System Start-Up."
5. Product Data: For adhesives and sealants, including printed statement of VOC content.
C. Shop Drawings:
1. Fabrication, assembly, and installation, including plans, elevations, sections, components,

and attachments to other work.
2. Factory- and shop-fabricated ducts and fittings.
3. Duct layout indicating sizes, configuration, liner material, and static-pressure classes.
4. Elevation of top of ducts.
5. Dimensions of main duct runs from building grid lines.
6. Fittings.
7. Reinforcement and spacing.
8. Seam and joint construction.
9. Penetrations through fire-rated and other partitions.
10. Equipment installation based on equipment being used on Project.
11. Locations for duct accessories, including dampers, turning vanes, and access doors and
panels.
12. Hangers and supports, including methods for duct and building attachment, seismic
restraints, and vibration isolation.
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D. Delegated-Design Submittal:
1. Sheet metal thicknesses.
2. Joint and seam construction and sealing.
3. Reinforcement details and spacing.
4. Materials, fabrication, assembly, and spacing of hangers and supports.
5. Design Calculations: Calculations, including analysis data signed and sealed by the
qualified professional engineer responsible for their preparation for selecting hangers and
supports and seismic restraints.
E. Coordination Drawings: Plans, drawn to scale, on which the following items are shown and
coordinated with each other, using input from installers of the items involved:
1. Duct installation in congested spaces, indicating coordination with general construction,

building components, and other building services. Indicate proposed changes to duct
layout.
2. Suspended ceiling components.
3. Structural members to which duct will be attached.
4. Size and location of initial access modules for acoustical tile.
5. Penetrations of smoke barriers and fire-rated construction.
6. Items penetrating finished ceiling including the following:
a. Lighting fixtures.
b. Air outlets and inlets.
c. Speakers.
d. Sprinklers.
e. Access panels.
f. Perimeter moldings.
F. Welding certificates.
G. Field quality-control reports.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and personnel according to AWS D1.1/D1.1M,

"Structural Welding Code - Steel," for hangers and supports.
B. Welding Qualifications: Qualify procedures and personnel according to the following:
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1. AWS D1.1/D1.1M, "Structural Welding Code - Steel," for hangers and supports.
2. AWS D1.2/D1.2M, "Structural Welding Code - Aluminum," for aluminum supports.
3. AWS D9.1M/D9.1, "Sheet Metal Welding Code," for duct joint and seam welding.
C. ASHRAE Compliance: Applicable requirements in ASHRAE 62.1-2004, Section 5 - "Systems and

Equipment" and Section 7 - "Construction and System Start-Up."
D. ASHRAE/IESNA Compliance: Applicable requirements in ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004, Section

6.4.4 - "HVAC System Construction and Insulation."
E. Mockups:
1. Before installing duct systems, build mockups representing static-pressure classes in

excess of 3-inch wg (750 Pa). Build mockups to comply with the following requirements,
using materials indicated for the completed Work:
a. Five transverse joints.
b. One access door(s).
c. Two typical branch connections, each with at least one elbow.
d. Two typical flexible duct or flexible-connector connections for each duct and
apparatus.
e. One 90-degree turn(s) with turning vanes.
f. One fire damper(s).
g. Perform leakage tests specified in "Field Quality Control" Article. Revise mockup
construction and perform additional tests as required to achieve specified minimum
acceptable results.
2. Approved mockups may become part of the completed Work if undisturbed at time of
Substantial Completion.
1.6 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE DATA
A. Comply with Division 01 and Section 23 05 00.
1.7 WARRANTY
A. Comply with Division 01.
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PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 GENERAL:
A. Duct shall be in accordance with the following schedule:
SERVICE MATERIAL
Fan Coil unit Ducting Pre Insulated Duct
AHU Ducting (indoor) GI with flexible closed cell elastomeric foam

insulation
AHU Ducting (outdoor) GI with flexible closed cell elastomeric foam

insulation and aluminum cladding
Fresh Air Ducting (indoor) GI with flexible closed cell elastomeric foam
insulation
Fresh Air Ducting (outdoor) GI with flexible closed cell elastomeric foam
Extract Ducting (indoor) GI with flexible closed cell elastomeric foam

insulation
Extract Ducting (outdoor) GI with flexible closed cell elastomeric foam

Car Park Extract Ducting Black steel
Smoke Extract Ducting Black steel
Kitchen Hood Extract Ducting Black steel
Kitchen Makeup Air Ducting GI
B. All figure numbers referred to throughout this Section relate to those contained in SMACNA.
C. All Ductwork shall be manufactured from hot-dip galvanized steel sheet to ASTM Standards for
low, medium and high pressure/velocity air systems.
D. Ductwork shall be manufactured to the sizes shown on the Drawings. However, where Ductwork
is to be internally lined, the Ductwork size shall be increased to compensate for the lining
thickness.
E. Interior surfaces of all Ductwork shall be smooth. No sheet metal parts, tabs, angles, or similar
shall project into the air stream for any reason unless specified to do so. All seams and joints
shall be external.
F. The minimum nominal sheet thickness for any Ductwork shall be 1.0 mm for internal systems.
G. Ensure that the choice of gauge thickness for Ductwork and the stiffening provision is such that
the Ductwork installation does not drum or vibrate. Single stiffeners shall be used.
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H. Ductwork performance standards shall be as follows:
Ductwork Type Pressure/Classification Air Leakage
Metal
Round and Flat Oval All Pressures 3
Rectangular < 50 mm w.g. (negative and positive) 12

> 50 mm and < 250 mm w.g. (negative and
positive)
6
Flexible
Metal, Aluminum All Pressures

8
All Pressures
Non-Metal 12
I. All Ductwork operating at pressures classified in the table above shall be tested to establish
conformity with leakage limits set out ASHRAE Fundamentals 2001 Table 6 Chapter 34; Duct
Design.
J. Additionally, samples of straight duct beads and tees on low, medium and high velocity Ductwork
systems shall be selected and pressure tested during erection to demonstrate the adequacy of
jointing methods.
K. All jointing and construction methods shall be approved by the Employer’s Representative.
L. Approved sealant shall be used on all Ductwork longitudinal seams. The sealant may be included
in the seam during manufacture and applied as an edge sealant.
M. Button punch snap lock longitudinal joints shall not be used.
N. Particular attention shall be given to ensuring that cross jointing methods are suitable for the
specified pressure rating. Cross joints shall generally be flanged and corner treatment shall be
such that corners pull-up true and square and do not leak. An approved liquid or mastic sealant
shall be used on all cross joints.
O. Longitudinal joints on rectangular Ductwork shall be seamed as shown on the Drawings.
P. Aerofoil section turning vanes shall be used on all 90 degree square bends. Turning vanes shall
be securely attached at each end either to the duct or to internal runners and the runners
fastened to the duct by mechanically-closed rivets or bolts at 150 mm maximum spacing. Turning
vanes in twin bends in which the widths of the straight section and branch differ shall be set so
that the leading and the trailing edges of the turning vanes are parallel to the duct axis.
Q. Changes of shapes that maintain the cross-sectional area shall have sides where the slope does
not exceed 22.5 degrees on any side. Should it be necessary to reduce the cross sectional area,
the slope shall not exceed 15 degrees on any side and the reduction in area shall not exceed
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20%. In this instance, the approval of the Employer’s Representative shall be sought prior to
manufacture.
R. The slope of expansions and contractions shall not exceed 22.5 degrees on any side unless
unavoidable, in which case splitters shall be provided to bisect the angle between the sloping
side and the centre line of the duct.
S. Ductwork connections to plant and equipment (e.g. cooling coils) shall, in the case of bolted
flanges, be provided with matching flanges of similar size and thickness. Sheet metal returned
flanges shall not be permitted.
T. Construction requirements for circular ducts shall be in accordance with SMACNA. Circular
plastic shall be used for fume cupboards and other such applications. The grooved seam of
spiral seamed ducts shall be tightly formed to produce a rigid duct and as such shall be accepted
as an airtight joint without the use of sealant. The longitudinal seam for straight seamed ducts
shall be a grooved seam continued to the extreme end of the duct and sealed during
manufacture. Plastic ducts shall be solvent welded throughout the whole length of the system,
with bolted flanges to equipment for disconnection.
U. Ductwork sizes shown on the Drawings are nominal. Therefore, for socket and spigot joints, the
actual dimensions of Ductwork and fittings shall be correctly related so that when installed, the
joint shall be effectively sealed.
V. Bends shall be either segmented with swaged ends, or in the case of Ductwork 400 mm diameter
and below, pressed bends of the long radius type shall be acceptable.
W. Tapers of the concentric type shall be manufactured with an angle not exceeding 15 degrees.
Tapers of the eccentric type shall have angles not exceeding 30 degrees.
X. Hangers and supports for Ductwork systems shall comply with SMACNA. Primary fixings into the
building structure shall be subject to approval by the Employer’s Representative.
Y. Ductwork hangers and supports shall be adjustable for height, spaced to ensure adequate
support and where practicable, fitted at each Ductwork joint or spaced at not more than the
maximum centers given in SMACNA for rectangular, circular and flat oval horizontal ducting.
Securing of formed brackets to corners of Ductwork as a means of suspension shall not be
permitted.
Z. Supports for vertical Ductwork in buildings shall be generally located at each floor slab but
subject to a maximum spacing of 4 meters.
AA. All Ductwork shall be securely supported from the building structure, but inert packing material
shall be provided between ducts and supports to prevent direct contact of the ducting with the
structure.
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BB. Thermal insulators shall be installed between sheet metal Ductwork carrying conditioned air and
the support steelwork as described in this Specification and as shown on the Drawings.
2.2 SINGLE-WALL RECTANGULAR DUCTS AND FITTINGS
A. General Fabrication Requirements: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction

Standards - Metal and Flexible" based on indicated static-pressure class unless otherwise
indicated.
B. Transverse Joints: Select joint types and fabricate according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct
Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible," Figure 1-4, "Transverse (Girth) Joints," for static-
pressure class, applicable sealing requirements, materials involved, duct-support intervals, and
other provisions in SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible."
C. Longitudinal Seams: Select seam types and fabricate according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct
Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible," Figure 1-5, "Longitudinal Seams - Rectangular
Ducts," for static-pressure class, applicable sealing requirements, materials involved, duct-
support intervals, and other provisions in SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards -
Metal and Flexible."
D. Elbows, Transitions, Offsets, Branch Connections, and Other Duct Construction: Select types
and fabricate according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible,"
Chapter 2, "Fittings and Other Construction," for static-pressure class, applicable sealing
requirements, materials involved, duct-support intervals, and other provisions in SMACNA's
"HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible."
2.3 SHEET METAL MATERIALS
A. General Material Requirements: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards -
Metal and Flexible" for acceptable materials, material thicknesses, and duct construction
methods unless otherwise indicated. Sheet metal materials shall be free of pitting, seam marks,
roller marks, stains, discolorations, and other imperfections.
B. Galvanized Sheet Steel: Comply with ASTM A 653/A 653M.
1. Galvanized Coating Designation: G90 (Z275).
2. Finishes for Surfaces Exposed to View: Mill phosphatized.
C. Carbon-Steel Sheets: Comply with ASTM A 1008/A 1008M, with oiled, matte finish for exposed
ducts.
D. Stainless-Steel Sheets: Comply with ASTM A 480/A 480M, Type 304 or 316, as indicated in the
"Duct Schedule" Article; cold rolled, annealed, sheet. Exposed surface finish shall be No. 2B,
No. 2D, No. 3, or No. 4 as indicated in the "Duct Schedule" Article.
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E. Aluminum Sheets: Comply with ASTM B 209 (ASTM B 209M) Alloy 3003, H14 temper; with mill
finish for concealed ducts, and standard, one-side bright finish for duct surfaces exposed to view.
F. Reinforcement Shapes and Plates: ASTM A 36/A 36M, steel plates, shapes, and bars; black and
galvanized.
1. Where black- and galvanized-steel shapes and plates are used to reinforce aluminum
ducts, isolate the different metals with butyl rubber, neoprene, or EPDM gasket materials.
G. Tie Rods: Galvanized steel, 1/4-inch (6-mm) minimum diameter for lengths 36 inches (900 mm)
or less; 3/8-inch (10-mm) minimum diameter for lengths longer than 36 inches (900 mm).
2.4 DUCT LINER
A. Flexible Elastomeric Duct Liner: Preformed, cellular, closed-cell, sheet materials complying with
ASTM C 534, Type II, Grade 1; and with NFPA 90A or NFPA 90B.
1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the

listed manufacturers of the project.
2. Surface-Burning Characteristics: Maximum flame-spread index of 25 and maximum

smoke-developed index of 50 when tested according to UL 723; certified by an NRTL.
3. Liner Adhesive: As recommended by insulation manufacturer and complying with

NFPA 90A or NFPA 90B.
a. For indoor applications, use adhesive that has a VOC content of 50 g/L or less
when calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).
B. Insulation Pins and Washers:
1. Cupped-Head, Capacitor-Discharge-Weld Pins: Copper- or zinc-coated steel pin, fully

annealed for capacitor-discharge welding, 0.106-inch- (2.6-mm-) diameter shank, length to
suit depth of insulation indicated with integral 1-1/2-inch (38-mm) galvanized carbon-steel
washer.
2. Insulation-Retaining Washers: Self-locking washers formed from 0.016-inch- (0.41-mm-)

thick galvanized steel; with beveled edge sized as required to hold insulation securely in
place but not less than 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) in diameter.
C. Shop Application of Duct Liner: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards -
Metal and Flexible," Figure 2-19, "Flexible Duct Liner Installation."
1. Adhere a single layer of indicated thickness of duct liner with at least 90 percent adhesive
coverage at liner contact surface area. Attaining indicated thickness with multiple layers of
duct liner is prohibited.
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2. Apply adhesive to transverse edges of liner facing upstream that do not receive metal
nosing.
3. Butt transverse joints without gaps, and coat joint with adhesive.
4. Fold and compress liner in corners of rectangular ducts or cut and fit to ensure butted-
edge overlapping.
5. Do not apply liner in rectangular ducts with longitudinal joints, except at corners of ducts,
unless duct size and dimensions of standard liner make longitudinal joints necessary.
6. Apply adhesive coating on longitudinal seams in ducts with air velocity of 2500 fpm
(12.7 m/s).
7. Secure liner with mechanical fasteners 4 inches (100 mm) from corners and at intervals
not exceeding 12 inches (300 mm) transversely; at 3 inches (75 mm) from transverse
joints and at intervals not exceeding 18 inches (450 mm) longitudinally.
8. Secure transversely oriented liner edges facing the airstream with metal nosings that have
either channel or "Z" profiles or are integrally formed from duct wall. Fabricate edge
facings at the following locations:
a. Fan discharges.
b. Intervals of lined duct preceding unlined duct.
c. Upstream edges of transverse joints in ducts where air velocities are higher than
2500 fpm (12.7 m/s) or where indicated.
9. Secure insulation between perforated sheet metal inner duct of same thickness as
specified for outer shell. Use mechanical fasteners that maintain inner duct at uniform
distance from outer shell without compressing insulation.
a. Sheet Metal Inner Duct Perforations: 3/32-inch (2.4-mm) diameter, with an overall
open area of 23 percent.
10. Terminate inner ducts with build outs attached to fire-damper sleeves, dampers, turning
vane assemblies, or other devices. Fabricated build outs (metal hat sections) or other build
out means are optional; when used, secure build outs to duct walls with bolts, screws,
rivets, or welds.
2.5 PHENOLIC TYPE, PRE-INSULATED DUCT WORKS
A. Ductwork Materials
1. The phenolic panel shall be manufactured of CFC free closed cell phenolic foam thermo-
bonded between a 25 micron aluminum foil facing reinforced with a 5mm glass scrim on
both sides.
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2. Thermal conductivity shall be no greater than 0.018 W/m.C at 10oC; the density of the
phenolic foam shall not be less than 55kg/m3; the compressive strength shall not be less
than 200kN/m2; the flexural strength shall average 1200kN/ m2 when tested to BS 2972,
the moisture vapor transmission shall not exceed 1.21 x 10-5 micrograms/Newton-second.
The panel is supplied in dimensions of 3.93m x 1.2m x 20mm.
B. Certifications
1. Fire:
a. BS 476 Part 6 Fire Propagation
b. BS 476 Part 7 Surface Spread of Flame
2. Performance results in the above tests to achieve a Class O rating, as required by the
Building Regulations.
C. Smoke:
a. BS 5111 Part 1 Smoke Generation
The mean maximum obscuration shall not exceed 5%.
b. BS 6401 Smoke Opacity
The Avg. Specific Optical Density (non-flaming mode) is 8.
The Avg. Specific Optical Density (flaming mode) is 5.
c. NES 713 Smoke Toxicity
The toxicity index shall not exceed 6.9 as measured.
D. Noise:
a. BS 2750 Part 3, ISO 140/3 Break-out noise.
b. The Weighted Sound Reduction Index through the panel (break-out) tested for the
frequency range of 50 Hz-10,000 Hz, is to be 17 dB (as per BS 5821 Part 1).
E. Duct Air Leakage:
a. A flanged panel shall be tested for air leakage per BSRIA Laboratory to DW 144
Class C (high pressure) standards.
F. CFC Free:
a. The phenolic panel shall be tested to be CFC free, testing certificate to be

submitted.
b. The phenolic foam panel shall be fully complied with all requirements of UL 181
from the USA, and to be classified as Class 1 and to be UL 181 LISTED.
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G. “UL 181 Standard for Safety” tested required to cover all aspects of duct system performance,
and to pass all the following tests for the evaluation of air ductwork (testing certificates to be
submitted):
 Test for Surface Burning Characteristics

 Flame Penetration Test
 Burning Test
 Temperature and Humidity Tests
 Mold Growth and Humidity Test
 Low Temperature Test
 High Temperature Test
 High Temperature and Humidity for 90 days
 Mechanical Tests
 Static Load Test
 Pressure Test
 Collapse (negative pressure) Test
 Resistance Tests
 Puncture Test
 Impact Test
 Other Tests
 Cone Calorimeter
 Density (foam core)
2.6 SEALANT AND GASKETS
A. General Sealant and Gasket Requirements: Surface-burning characteristics for sealants and
gaskets shall be a maximum flame-spread index of 25 and a maximum smoke-developed index
of 50 when tested according to UL 723; certified by an NRTL.
B. Two-Part Tape Sealing System:
1. Tape: Woven cotton fiber impregnated with mineral gypsum and modified acrylic/silicone
activator to react exothermically with tape to form hard, durable, airtight seal.
2. Tape Width: 3 inches (76 mm).
3. Sealant: Modified styrene acrylic.
4. Water resistant.
5. Mold and mildew resistant.
6. Maximum Static-Pressure Class: 10-inch wg (2500 Pa), positive and negative.
7. Service: Indoor and outdoor.
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8. Service Temperature: Minus 40 to plus 200 deg F (Minus 40 to plus 93 deg C).
9. Substrate: Compatible with galvanized sheet steel (both PVC coated and bare), stainless
steel, or aluminum.
10. For indoor applications, use sealant that has a VOC content of 250 g/L or less when
calculated according to 40 CFR 59, Subpart D (EPA Method 24).
C. Water-Based Joint and Seam Sealant:
1. Application Method: Brush on.
2. Solids Content: Minimum 65 percent.
3. Shore A Hardness: Minimum 20.
4. Water resistant.
6. VOC: Maximum 75 g/L (less water).
7. Maximum Static-Pressure Class: 10-inch wg (2500 Pa), positive and negative.
8. Service: Indoor or outdoor.
steel, or aluminum sheets.
D. Solvent-Based Joint and Seam Sealant:
1. Application Method: Brush on.
2. Base: Synthetic rubber resin.
3. Solvent: Toluene and heptane.
4. Solids Content: Minimum 60 percent.
5. Shore A Hardness: Minimum 60.
6. Water resistant.
9. VOC: Maximum 395 g/L.
10. Maximum Static-Pressure Class: 10-inch wg (2500 Pa), positive or negative.
11. Service: Indoor or outdoor.
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steel, or aluminum sheets.
E. Flanged Joint Sealant: Comply with ASTM C 920.
1. General: Single-component, acid-curing, silicone, elastomeric.
2. Type: S.
3. Grade: NS.
4. Class: 25.
5. Use: O.
F. Flange Gaskets: Butyl rubber, neoprene, or EPDM polymer with polyisobutylene plasticizer.
G. Round Duct Joint O-Ring Seals:
1. Seal shall provide maximum leakage class of 3 cfm/100 sq. ft. at 1-inch wg (0.14 L/s per
sq. m at 250 Pa) and shall be rated for 10-inch wg (2500-Pa) static-pressure class,
positive or negative.
2. EPDM O-ring to seal in concave bead in coupling or fitting spigot.
3. Double-lipped, EPDM O-ring seal, mechanically fastened to factory-fabricated couplings

and fitting spigots.
2.7 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS
A. Hanger Rods for Noncorrosive Environments: Cadmium-plated steel rods and nuts.
B. Hanger Rods for Corrosive Environments: Electrogalvanized, all-thread rods or galvanized rods
with threads painted with zinc-chromate primer after installation.
C. Strap and Rod Sizes: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and
Flexible," Table 4-1 (Table 4-1M), "Rectangular Duct Hangers Minimum Size," and Table 4-2,
"Minimum Hanger Sizes for Round Duct."
D. Steel Cables for Galvanized-Steel Ducts: Galvanized steel complying with ASTM A 603.
E. Steel Cables for Stainless-Steel Ducts: Stainless steel complying with ASTM A 492.
F. Steel Cable End Connections: Cadmium-plated steel assemblies with brackets, swivel, and bolts
designed for duct hanger service; with an automatic-locking and clamping device.
G. Duct Attachments: Sheet metal screws, blind rivets, or self-tapping metal screws; compatible with
duct materials.
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H. Trapeze and Riser Supports:
1. Supports for Galvanized-Steel Ducts: Galvanized-steel shapes and plates.
2. Supports for Stainless-Steel Ducts: Stainless-steel shapes and plates.
3. Supports for Aluminum Ducts: Aluminum or galvanized steel coated with zinc chromate.
2.8 SEISMIC-RESTRAINT DEVICES
A. General Requirements for Restraint Components: Rated strengths, features, and applications
shall be as defined in reports by an agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction.
1. Structural Safety Factor: Allowable strength in tension, shear, and pullout force of
components shall be at least four times the maximum seismic forces to which they will be
subjected.
B. Channel Support System: Shop- or field-fabricated support assembly made of slotted steel
channels rated in tension, compression, and torsion forces and with accessories for attachment
to braced component at one end and to building structure at the other end. Include matching
components and corrosion-resistant coating.
C. Restraint Cables: ASTM A 603, galvanized-steel cables with end connections made of cadmium-
plated steel assemblies with brackets, swivel, and bolts designed for restraining cable service;
and with an automatic-locking and clamping device or double-cable clips.
D. Hanger Rod Stiffener: Steel tube or steel slotted-support-system sleeve with internally bolted
connections to hanger rod.
E. Mechanical Anchor Bolts: Drilled-in and stud-wedge or female-wedge type. Select anchor bolts
with strength required for anchor and as tested according to ASTM E 488.
2.9 CARPARK FIRE RATED VENTILATION DUCT WORKS
A. Car park ventilation ductwork construction shall confirm to BS 5588 and or shall be UL certified
for the application with 1.2mm thickness. Alternatively ductwork shall be treated to withstand 2
hours fire rating with 1.2mm duct thickness as per civil defense code.
B. Car park ventilation works shall comply with local civil defense requirements.
C. Civil defense approval and manufacturing standard must be submitted along with supporting
documentation of manufacturing and installation.
2.10 SMOKE EVACUATION DUCT WORKS
A. Smoke extract, shall confirm to BS 5588 and or shall be UL certified for the smoke evacuation
application with 1.2mm duct thickness as per civil defense code.
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2.11 KITCHEN HOOD EXTRACT DUCTS
A. All ducts shall be installed in full compliance with NFPA 96.
B. All ducts shall be pitched up in the direction of flow to allow condensed vapor/oil from flowing
back to the lowest points.
C. Access panels with 90 degree outer flanges (outside of the air stream) shall be provided at every
elbow or change of direction and close to extract fans in full compliance with NFPA 96 to
facilitate periodical cleaning and grease removal.
D. Where ducts are joint by flanges to exhaust fans, kitchen hood collars, access panels, or when it
becomes un-avoidable and a must, gaskets shall be used and shall be resistant to high
temperatures and in full conference to NFPA 96 requirements.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION
A. All ductwork shall be constructed, reinforced, supported and installed in accordance with
SMACNA “HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible’, and the specification herein.
B. All supply and return ductwork within 4.5 m of the air conditioning unit, measured from the unit
along the duct, shall be 20 ga. sheet metal or heavier, but shall otherwise meet the
aforementioned pressure and seal classes.
C. Make all laps in the direction of air flow. Hammer down all edges and slips so as to leave smooth
finished surface inside the ducts.
D. All ducts shall be braced and stiffened and shall be tight so that they will not breathe, rattle,
vibrate or sag. Cross-break or transverse bead all rectangular ducts with heights or widths of 300
mm or larger.
E. Duct sealant shall be manufactured by Duro-Dyne, 3M, Fosters, Childers or other approved
manufacturer. Brush joints with the compound before and again after assembly. Exposed ducts
shall be sealed on the inner surfaces only.
F. The Nexus or Duct mate 4-bolt duct connection maybe used to connect lengths of square or
rectangular Duct. Intermediate reinforcing and longitudinal joints shall be as specified above.
These proprietary connections shall be installed as shown in the manufacturer’s literature.
G. Seal the bottom and side joints of fresh air ducts or plenums to be watertight.
H. Flexible duct connections shall be of Class 1, corrugated aluminum flexible duct suitable for
1200C and 1.5 kPa and shall bear the ‘building unit’ label of Underwriters’ Laboratories. Flexible
duct connections shall be insulated with 25 mm fibre glass insulation with density of 24 kg/m3
complete with vapour barrier.
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I. Bends in flexible ducts shall have centerline radius of not less than 1 1/2 x diameter. Collars to
which flexible ducts are attached shall be a minimum of 50 mm in depth. Metal flexible ducts
shall be attached using a minimum of three #8 sheet screws equally spaced around duct. Ducts
larger than 300 mm diameter shall have a minimum of five #8 screws. Screws shall be located at
least 12 mm from duct end. Insulation and vapour barriers on factory-fabricated ducts shall be
fitted over cone connection and supple mentally secured with a draw band.
J. Generally more durable and noise-resistant sheet metal ducts are preferable to flexible ducts in
connecting ducts to diffusers or boxes. However, flexible ducts may be used under the following
conditions:
K. Shown on drawings to allow easy location of diffusers does not pass through floors or fire walls
and does not exceed 2.4 m in length. Flexible ducts shall not be installed in inaccessible
locations, such as above gypsum board ceilings unless specific approval from the Consultant is
obtained.
L. Where ductwork passes through a wall or floor, other than when a fire damper is required, pack
around the duct using a fire resistant material to ensure a sound and air-tight joint. Cover the
opening with sheet metal flange of the same metal thickness of duct, overlap opening on four
sides by at least 38mm.
M. Install ducts with fewest possible joints.
N. Install ducts with a clearance of 1 inch (25mm), plus allowance for insulation thickness.
O. Locate all sheet metal ducts where shown and size as shown. If changes of size or location of
ducts are found necessary because of building construction, make a specific proposal for review
by the Consultant prior to proceeding with the change.
P. Make changes of direction of horizontal ducts with elbows having an inside radius not less than
the width of the duct. Make change of direction from horizontal to vertical duct with elbows having
an inside radius equal to the depth of the duct. Where this is not possible due to the building
construction, use turning vanes.
Q. Provide access ports at convenient locations in all main ducts and main branch takeoffs with
airtight covers and extension sleeves through insulation to allow air meter readings. Access ports
shall be similar to 32 mm round openings.
R. Provide flexible connections as specified at each building expansion joint, air handling unit and
fan duct connection.
S. Paint 500mm length of internal surface behind each grille or register with matt black. Where duct
is acoustically lined, duct dimensions shown are net, inside of lining.
T. Duct supports
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1. Hang all ductwork securely and in a rigid manner. Provide hangers as follows: Horizontal
Rectangular Duct:
2. Maximum duct dimension in mm Hanger construction dimensions in mm
3. Up to 500 Two 25 x 16 U.S. ga. straps on 2400 mm centers with two screws on side of
duct, one on bottom
4. 501 to 1500 25 x 25 x 6 trapeze hanger with two 9 mm rods on 2400 mm centers.
7. Horizontal Round Duct
8. Duct dia. in mm Hanger construction dimensions in mm
9. Up to 150 One 25 x 16 U.S. ga. hanger ring supported from one 25 x 16 U.S. ga
hanger strap on 2400 mm centers.
10. 151 to 450 one 25 x 14 U.S. ga. Hanger ring supported from one 25 x 14 ga. Hanger
strap on 2400 mm centers.
11. 451 to 900 One 25 x 12 U.S. ga. hanger ring supported from one 25 x 12 U.S. ga
12. 901 to 1200 One 38 x 12 U.S. ga. hanger ring supported from one 38 x 12 U.S. ga.
13. 1201 to 2100 Two 38 x 12 U.S. ga. hanger connected to the 32 x 32 x 3 mm angle girth
reinforcing of duct, hangers on 2400 mm centers.
U. Construct low pressure rectangular duct as follows:
1. Low pressure ducts: duct velocities less than 2000 fpm and static pressures in duct 2 in.
w.g. or less.
2. Dimension of longest side, mm Sheet metal U.S. ga. (all 4 sides) Reinforcing between
Joints (angle) Joints and Reinforcing at joints Height of standing leg. mm
3. Thru 300 24 Gauge with No reinforcement Joints Drive slip (sides only) Plain “S” slip, 25
mm standing height.
4. 301-450 24 Gauge With no reinforcement Joints Dive Plain S Slip of 25 mm Standing
Height.
5. 451-760 24 Gauge With reinforcement Angle 25 x 25 x 3 at 1500 mm centers, Hemmed “S”
Drive bar slip at 3040 centers, 25 standing height.
6. 761-1060 22 Gauge with Reinforcement Angles 25 x 25 x 3 at 1500 centers Alternate or
reinforced 25x3 Bar slip 3040 centers, 25 mm standing height.
7. 1061-1370 22 Gauges with reinforcement angles of 38 x 38 x 3 at 1200 centers, Alternate
or Reinforced 38 x 3 Bar Slip 2400 centers, 38 mm standing height.
8. 1371-1520 20Gauge with reinforcement angles 38 x 38 x 3 At 1200 centers , Reinforced
38 x 3 Bar Slip 2400 centers 38 mm standing height.
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9. 1521-2130 20 Gauge with reinforcement angles of 38 x 38 x 3 At 600 centers, Reinforced

38 x 3 mm Bar Slip 1200 centers 38 mm standing height.
10. 2131-2430 18 Gauge with reinforcement angles of 38 x 38 x 3 mm At 600 centers,
Companion angles 38 x 38 x 3 at 1200 centers, 38 mm standing height.
11. 2431-3040 18 Gauge with reinforcement angles of 50 x 50 x4 mm at 600 mm centers,
Companion Angles of 50 x 50 x 4 at 1200 centers, 50 mm standing height.
12. Bracing spacing shown above shall be maximum spacing between two bracings or between
bracing and joint.
13. Locate bracings mid-way between joints.
14. Longitudinal joints shall be Pittsburgh lock seam at edge of duct and grooved seam on face
of duct.
15. Construct medium pressure rectangular ducts as follows:
16. Max. duct Dimension in mm Sheet metal U.S. ga.
17. Transverse joint connection and bracing dimensions in mm
18. up to 300 mm 24 Gauge 25 standing seam, 16 welded flange, 1 pocket lock, no bracing.
19. 301 to 450 24 Gauge 25 standing seam, 22 welded flange, 1 pocket lock, bracing 25 x
25 x 16 U.S. ga. at 1200.
20. 451 to 600 22 Gauge 38 standing seam, 35 welded flange, 28 pocket lock, bracing 25 x
25 x 3 at 1200.
21. 601 to 900 22Gauge 38 standing seam, 38 pocket lock, bracing 25 x 25 x 3 at 800.
22. 901 to 1200 22Gauge 50 standing seam or 50 flanged joint, bracing 12 x 3 at 760.
23. 1201 to 1500 20Gauge 38 standing seam or 38 flanged joint with tie rod in center, bracing
and 50 x 50 x 3 at 600.
63 x 63 x 5 at 600.
63 x 63 x 5 at 600.
38 x 38 x 3 at 600, with tie rod in center.
27. Over 2400 18Gauge 50 standing seam or 50 flanged joint with tie rod at 1200, bracing
50 x 50 x 3 at 600 with rod in center.
3.2 DUCT INSTALLATION
A. Drawing plans, schematics, and diagrams indicate general location and arrangement of duct
system. Indicated duct locations, configurations, and arrangements were used to size ducts and
calculate friction loss for air-handling equipment sizing and for other design considerations.
Install duct systems as indicated unless deviations to layout are approved on Shop Drawings and
Coordination Drawings.
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B. Install ducts according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible"
unless otherwise indicated.
C. Install round ducts in maximum practical lengths.
D. Install ducts with fewest possible joints.
E. Install factory- or shop-fabricated fittings for changes in direction, size, and shape and for branch
connections.
F. Unless otherwise indicated, install ducts vertically and horizontally, and parallel and
perpendicular to building lines.
G. Install ducts close to walls, overhead construction, columns, and other structural and permanent
enclosure elements of building.
H. Install ducts with a clearance of 1 inch (25 mm), plus allowance for insulation thickness.
I. Route ducts to avoid passing through transformer vaults and electrical equipment rooms and
enclosures.
J. Where ducts pass through non-fire-rated interior partitions and exterior walls and are exposed to
view, cover the opening between the partition and duct or duct insulation with sheet metal
flanges of same metal thickness as the duct. Overlap openings on four sides by at least 1-1/2
inches (38 mm).
K. Where ducts pass through fire-rated interior partitions and exterior walls, install fire dampers.
Comply with requirements in Division 23 Section "Air Duct Accessories" for fire and smoke
dampers.
L. Protect duct interiors from moisture, construction debris and dust, and other foreign
materials. Comply with SMACNA's "Duct Cleanliness for New Construction Guidelines."
3.3 INSTALLATION OF EXPOSED DUCTWORK
A. Protect ducts exposed in finished spaces from being dented, scratched, or damaged.
B. Trim duct sealants flush with metal. Create a smooth and uniform exposed bead. Do not use
two-part tape sealing system.
C. Grind welds to provide smooth surface free of burrs, sharp edges, and weld splatter. When
welding stainless steel with a No. 3 or 4 finish, grind the welds flush, polish the exposed welds,
and treat the welds to remove discoloration caused by welding.
D. Maintain consistency, symmetry, and uniformity in the arrangement and fabrication of fittings,
hangers and supports, duct accessories, and air outlets.
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E. Repair or replace damaged sections and finished work that does not comply with these
requirements.
3.4 DUCT SEALING
A. Seal ducts for duct static-pressure, seal classes, and leakage classes specified in "Duct
Schedule" Article according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and
Flexible."
B. Seal ducts to the following seal classes according to SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction
Standards - Metal and Flexible":
1. Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible."
2. Outdoor, Supply-Air Ducts: Seal Class A.
3. Outdoor, Exhaust Ducts: Seal Class C.
4. Outdoor, Return-Air Ducts: Seal Class C.
5. Unconditioned Space, Supply-Air Ducts in Pressure Classes 2-Inch wg (500 Pa) and
Lower: Seal Class B.
6. Unconditioned Space, Supply-Air Ducts in Pressure Classes Higher Than 2-Inch wg (500
Pa): Seal Class A.
7. Unconditioned Space, Exhaust Ducts: Seal Class C.
8. Unconditioned Space, Return-Air Ducts: Seal Class B.
9. Conditioned Space, Supply-Air Ducts in Pressure Classes 2-Inch wg (500 Pa) and Lower:
Seal Class C.
10. Conditioned Space, Supply-Air Ducts in Pressure Classes Higher Than 2-Inch wg (500
Pa): Seal Class B.
11. Conditioned Space, Exhaust Ducts: Seal Class B.
12. Conditioned Space, Return-Air Ducts: Seal Class C.
3.5 HANGER AND SUPPORT INSTALLATION
A. Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible," Chapter 4,
"Hangers and Supports."
B. Building Attachments: Concrete inserts, powder-actuated fasteners, or structural-steel fasteners

appropriate for construction materials to which hangers are being attached.
1. Where practical, install concrete inserts before placing concrete.
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2. Install powder-actuated concrete fasteners after concrete is placed and completely cured.
3. Use powder-actuated concrete fasteners for standard-weight aggregate concretes or for

slabs more than 4 inches (100 mm) thick.
4. Do not use powder-actuated concrete fasteners for lightweight-aggregate concretes or for

slabs less than 4 inches (100 mm) thick.
5. Do not use powder-actuated concrete fasteners for seismic restraints.
C. Hanger Spacing: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and
Flexible," Table 4-1 (Table 4-1M), "Rectangular Duct Hangers Minimum Size," and Table 4-2,
"Minimum Hanger Sizes for Round Duct," for maximum hanger spacing; install hangers and
supports within 24 inches (610 mm) of each elbow and within 48 inches (1200 mm) of each
branch intersection.
D. Hangers Exposed to View: Threaded rod and angle or channel supports.
E. Support vertical ducts with steel angles or channel secured to the sides of the duct with welds,
bolts, sheet metal screws, or blind rivets; support at each floor and at a maximum intervals of 16
feet (5 m).
F. Install upper attachments to structures. Select and size upper attachments with pull-out, tension,
and shear capacities appropriate for supported loads and building materials where used.
3.6 SEISMIC-RESTRAINT-DEVICE INSTALLATION
A. Install ducts with hangers and braces designed to support the duct and to restrain against
seismic forces required by applicable building codes. Comply with SMACNA's "Seismic
Restraint Manual: Guidelines for Mechanical Systems."
1. Space lateral supports a maximum of 40 feet (12 m) o.c., and longitudinal supports a
maximum of 80 feet (24 m) o.c.
2. Brace a change of direction longer than 12 feet (3.7 m).
B. Select seismic-restraint devices with capacities adequate to carry present and future static and
seismic loads.
C. Install cables so they do not bend across edges of adjacent equipment or building structure.
D. Install cable restraints on ducts that are suspended with vibration isolators.
E. Install seismic-restraint devices using methods approved by an agency acceptable to authorities

having jurisdiction.
F. Attachment to Structure: If specific attachment is not indicated, anchor bracing and restraints to
structure, to flanges of beams, to upper truss chords of bar joists, or to concrete members.
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G. Drilling for and Setting Anchors:
1. Identify position of reinforcing steel and other embedded items prior to drilling holes for
anchors. Do not damage existing reinforcement or embedded items during drilling. Notify
the Architect if reinforcing steel or other embedded items are encountered during drilling.
Locate and avoid prestressed tendons, electrical and telecommunications conduit, and
gas lines.
2. Do not drill holes in concrete or masonry until concrete, mortar, or grout has achieved full
design strength.
3. Wedge Anchors: Protect threads from damage during anchor installation. Heavy-duty
sleeve anchors shall be installed with sleeve fully engaged in the structural element to
which anchor is to be fastened.
4. Set anchors to manufacturer's recommended torque, using a torque wrench.
5. Install zinc-coated steel anchors for interior applications and stainless-steel anchors for
applications exposed to weather.
3.7 CONNECTIONS
A. Make connections to equipment with flexible connectors complying with Division 23 Section "Air
Duct Accessories."
B. Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible" for branch,
outlet and inlet, and terminal unit connections.
3.8 PAINTING
A. Paint interior of metal ducts that are visible through registers and grilles and that do not have
duct liner. Apply one coat of flat, black, latex paint over a compatible galvanized-steel primer.
Paint materials and application requirements are specified in Division 09 painting Sections.
3.9 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. Perform tests and inspections.
B. Leakage Tests:
1. Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Air Duct Leakage Test Manual." Submit a test report for
each test.
2. Test the following systems:
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a. Ducts with a Pressure Class Higher Than 3-Inch wg (750 Pa): Test representative
duct sections totaling no less than 25 percent of total installed duct area for each
designated pressure class.
b. Supply Ducts with a Pressure Class of 2-Inch wg (500 Pa) or Higher: Test
representative duct sections totaling no less than 50 percent of total installed duct
area for each designated pressure class.
c. Return Ducts with a Pressure Class of 2-Inch wg (500 Pa) or Higher: Test
d. Exhaust Ducts with a Pressure Class of 3-Inch wg (750 Pa) or Higher: Test
e. Outdoor Air Ducts with a Pressure Class of 2-Inch wg (500 Pa) or Higher: Test
3. Disassemble, reassemble, and seal segments of systems to accommodate leakage

testing and for compliance with test requirements.
4. Test for leaks before applying external insulation.
5. Conduct tests at static pressures equal to maximum design pressure of system or section
being tested. If static-pressure classes are not indicated, test system at maximum system
design pressure. Do not pressurize systems above maximum design operating pressure.
6. Give seven <Insert number> days' advance notice for testing.
C. Duct System Cleanliness Tests:
1. Visually inspect duct system to ensure that no visible contaminants are present.
2. Test sections of metal duct system, chosen randomly by Owner, for cleanliness according
to "Vacuum Test" in NADCA ACR, "Assessment, Cleaning and Restoration of HVAC
Systems."
a. Acceptable Cleanliness Level: Net weight of debris collected on the filter media
shall not exceed 0.75 mg/100 sq. cm.
D. Duct system will be considered defective if it does not pass tests and inspections.
E. Prepare test and inspection reports.
3.10 DUCT CLEANING
A. Clean duct system(s) before testing, adjusting, and balancing.
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B. Use service openings for entry and inspection.
1. Create new openings and install access panels appropriate for duct static-pressure class if
required for cleaning access. Provide insulated panels for insulated or lined duct. Patch
insulation and liner as recommended by duct liner manufacturer. Comply with Division 23
Section "Air Duct Accessories" for access panels and doors.
2. Disconnect and reconnect flexible ducts as needed for cleaning and inspection.
3. Remove and reinstall ceiling to gain access during the cleaning process.
C. Particulate Collection and Odor Control:
1. When venting vacuuming system inside the building, use HEPA filtration with 99.97
percent collection efficiency for 0.3-micron-size (or larger) particles.
2. When venting vacuuming system to outdoors, use filter to collect debris removed from
HVAC system, and locate exhaust downwind and away from air intakes and other points
of entry into building.
D. Clean the following components by removing surface contaminants and deposits:
1. Air outlets and inlets (registers, grilles, and diffusers).
2. Supply, return, and exhaust fans including fan housings, plenums (except ceiling supply
and return plenums), scrolls, blades or vanes, shafts, baffles, dampers, and drive
assemblies.
3. Air-handling unit internal surfaces and components including mixing box, coil section, air
wash systems, spray eliminators, condensate drain pans, humidifiers and dehumidifiers,
filters and filter sections, and condensate collectors and drains.
4. Coils and related components.
5. Return-air ducts, dampers, actuators, and turning vanes except in ceiling plenums and
mechanical equipment rooms.
6. Supply-air ducts, dampers, actuators, and turning vanes.
7. Dedicated exhaust and ventilation components and makeup air systems.
E. Mechanical Cleaning Methodology:
1. Clean metal duct systems using mechanical cleaning methods that extract contaminants
from within duct systems and remove contaminants from building.
2. Use vacuum-collection devices that are operated continuously during cleaning. Connect
vacuum device to downstream end of duct sections so areas being cleaned are under
negative pressure.
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3. Use mechanical agitation to dislodge debris adhered to interior duct surfaces without
damaging integrity of metal ducts, duct liner, or duct accessories.
4. Clean fibrous-glass duct liner with HEPA vacuuming equipment; do not permit duct liner to
get wet. Replace fibrous-glass duct liner that is damaged, deteriorated, or delaminated or
that has friable material, mold, or fungus growth.
5. Clean coils and coil drain pans according to NADCA 1992. Keep drain pan operational.
Rinse coils with clean water to remove latent residues and cleaning materials; comb and
straighten fins.
6. Provide drainage and cleanup for wash-down procedures.
7. Antimicrobial Agents and Coatings: Apply EPA-registered antimicrobial agents if fungus is

present. Apply antimicrobial agents according to manufacturer's written instructions after
removal of surface deposits and debris.
3.11 START UP
A. Air Balance: Comply with requirements in Division 23 Section "Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing
for HVAC."
3.12 DUCT SCHEDULE
A. Supply and return Ducts:
1. Ducts Connected to Fan Coil Units, , and Terminal Units :
a. Pressure Class: Positive 1-inch wg (250 Pa).
b. Minimum SMACNA Seal Class: A.
c. SMACNA Leakage Class for Rectangular: 12.
d. SMACNA Leakage Class for Round: 12.
2. Ducts Connected to Constant-Volume Air-Handling Units :
a. Pressure Class: in line with what is shown on the schedule of equipment.
d. SMACNA Leakage Class for Round: 6]>.
3. Ducts Connected to Equipment Not Listed Above:
a. Pressure Class: Positive 3-inch wg (750 Pa).
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B. Exhaust Ducts:
1. Ducts Connected to Fans Exhausting (ASHRAE 62.1, Class 1 and 2) Air:
a. Pressure Class: Negative in line with what is shown on the schedule of equipment.
b. Minimum SMACNA Seal Class: A if negative pressure, and A if positive pressure.
2. Ducts Connected to Equipment Not Listed Above:
a. Pressure Class: Positive or negative in line with what is shown on the schedule of
equipment .
b. Minimum SMACNA Seal Class: A if negative pressure, and A if positive pressure.
d. SMACNA Leakage Class for Roundl: 3.
C. Intermediate Reinforcement:
1. Galvanized-Steel Ducts: Galvanized steel.
2. Stainless-Steel Ducts:
a. Exposed to Airstream: Match duct material.
b. Not Exposed to Airstream: Match duct material.
3. Aluminum Ducts: Aluminum.
D. Liner:
1. Supply Air Ducts: Flexible elastomeric, 1 inch (25 mm) thick.
2. Return Air Ducts: Flexible elastomeric, 1 inch (25 mm) thick.
3. Supply Fan Plenums: Flexible elastomeric, 1 inch (25 mm) thick.
4. Return- and Exhaust-Fan Plenums: Flexible elastomeric, 2 inches (51 mm) thick.
E. Elbow Configuration:
1. Rectangular Duct: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal
and Flexible," Figure 2-2, "Rectangular Elbows."
a. Velocity 1000 fpm (5 m/s) or Lower:
1) Radius Type RE 1 with minimum 0.5 radius-to-diameter ratio.
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2) Mitered Type RE 4 without vanes.
b. Velocity 1000 to 1500 fpm (5 to 7.6 m/s):
2) Radius Type RE 3 with minimum 0.5 radius-to-diameter ratio and two vanes.
3) Mitered Type RE 2 with vanes complying with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct

Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible," Figure 2-3, "Vanes and Vane
Runners," and Figure 2-4, "Vane Support in Elbows."
c. Velocity 1500 fpm (7.6 m/s) or Higher:
2) Radius Type RE 3 with minimum 1.0 radius-to-diameter ratio and two vanes.
3) Mitered Type RE 2 with vanes complying with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct

Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible," Figure 2-3, "Vanes and Vane
Runners," and Figure 2-4, "Vane Support in Elbows."
and Flexible," Figure 2-2, "Rectangular Elbows."
a. Radius Type RE 1 with minimum 1.5 radius-to-diameter ratio.
b. Radius Type RE 3 with minimum 1.0 radius-to-diameter ratio and two vanes.
c. Mitered Type RE 2 with vanes complying with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction
Standards - Metal and Flexible," Figure 2-3, "Vanes and Vane Runners," and Figure
2-4, "Vane Support in Elbows."
3. Round Duct: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and
Flexible," Figure 3-3, "Round Duct Elbows."
a. Minimum Radius-to-Diameter Ratio and Elbow Segments: Comply with SMACNA's

"HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and Flexible," Table 3-1, "Mitered
Elbows." Elbows with less than 90-degree change of direction have proportionately
fewer segments.
1) Velocity 1000 fpm (5 m/s) or Lower: 0.5 radius-to-diameter ratio and three
segments for 90-degree elbow.
2) Velocity 1000 to 1500 fpm (5 to 7.6 m/s): 1.0 radius-to-diameter ratio and
four segments for 90-degree elbow.
3) Velocity 1500 fpm (7.6 m/s) or Higher: 1.5 radius-to-diameter ratio and five
segments for 90-degree elbow.
4) Radius-to Diameter Ratio: 1.5.
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b. Round Elbows, 12 Inches (305 mm) and Smaller in Diameter: Stamped or pleated.
c. Round Elbows, 14 Inches (356 mm) and Larger in Diameter: Standing seam.
F. Branch Configuration:
and Flexible," Figure 2-6, "Branch Connections."
a. Rectangular Main to Rectangular Branch: 45-degree entry.
b. Rectangular Main to Round Branch: Spin in.
2. Round: Comply with SMACNA's "HVAC Duct Construction Standards - Metal and
Flexible," Figure 3-4, "90 Degree Tees and Laterals," and Figure 3-5, "Conical Tees."
Saddle taps are permitted in existing duct.
a. Velocity 1000 fpm (5 m/s) or Lower: 90-degree tap.
b. Velocity 1000 to 1500 fpm (5 to 7.6 m/s): Conical tap.
c. Velocity 1500 fpm (7.6 m/s) or Higher: 45-degree lateral.
3.13 SEISMIC RESTRAINTS
A. All ductwork, piping, and mechanical equipment, with or without vibration isolation, shall be
provided with seismic restraints in accordance with Division 01 Section "Lateral Force
Procedures".
3.14 INSPECTION AND TESTING
A. Ductwork systems and associated equipment and components shall be inspected and tested in
accordance with Section 23 08 00.
B. Air-leakage testing shall be carried out progressively, to the requirements for the particular
pressure classification of the system in accordance with this Specification, ASHRAE
Fundamentals and SMACNA manuals.
C. All testing, balancing and commissioning shall be in accordance with Section 23 08 00.
END OF SECTION
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Appendix 4
INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN FOR HVAC (GI +BLACK STEEL)DUCT WORKS
Client:-Jubail Island Investment Company (JIIC) Project:- 5214483-LEAD - SOUK AL JUBAIL TOWEN CENTRE AND
PROJECT MANAGEMENT:-LEAD Development and Project Management Discipline:- mechanical
Engineer:-ATKINS MEMBER OF SNC-LAVALIN GROUP ITP serial No:-ITP-MST-HV-001
Contractor:-CONSTRUCTION GENERAL CONTRACTING HOUSE LTD Date:-10/07/2023
RESPONSIBILITY
STAGE OF
SR ACCEPTANCE QA/QC RECORD TO BE USED CONTROL INSPECTION
ACTIVITY CONSTRUCTION
.NO CRITERIA/Norms. TO VERIFY DOCUMENT DATA/FORMS METHOD ATKINS/
ACTIVITIES ARCO CGCH THIRD PARTY
ENGINEER
1 Preparation works before Construction
As per approved IFC drawings
Engineers approval & Approved Material Approved Method
A Method Statement Prior to start Work NA P H H NA
Submital. Project Specification Statement
& Contract Documents.
All Document have a As per approved IFC drawings

minimum approval & Method statement. Project Approved
B Shop Drawings Prior to start Work NA H H H NA
status "B" Approved Specification & Contract Shop Drawings
as Noted Documents.
All Document have a As per approved IFC drawings

Approved
Material Submittal, minimum approval & Method statement. Project
C Prior to start Work Material Submittal, PQP P H H NA
Prequalification. status "B" Approved Specification & Contract
Prequalification.
as Noted Documents.
All Document have a As per approved IFC drawings Approved

Material delivery & minimum approval & Method statement. Project Material H/
D Prior to start Work PQP NA S NA
handling status "B" Approved Specification & Contract Inspection PE/QC
as Noted Documents. (MIR)
As per approved IFC,Shop
Proper Storage &
Compliance to drawings & Method
Protection of Approved H/
E Prior to start Work approved shop statement. Project Checklist PQP H S NA
Materials delivered at PE/QC
drawing / IFC Specification & Contract
site
Documents.
2 SEQUENCY OF WORK
As per approved
Material submittsl/ MIR to As per approved material H/
A Material Inspection Prior to start activity Approved MIR material NA W NA
be B status/sample tag submittal/MIR PE/QC
submittal/MIR
Work execution and Approved Shop Approved Shop Approved Shop
B As per specification Approved Shop drawing/MOS E/H H W NA
Implementation drawing/MOS drawing/MOS drawing/MOS
Approved Shop Work inspection/ Work inspection/

C GI Duct Installation As per specification Approved Shop drawing/MOS E/H H H H
drawing/MOS check list check list
level of ducts and
Approved Shop As per
D Clashing with other As per specification HVAC Ducting &Casing Approved Shop drawing/MOS H H W NA
drawing/MOS specification
services
Visual/practical internal Approved Shop As per
E As per specification HVAC Ducting &Casing Approved Shop drawing/MOS H S NA NA
inspection drawing/MOS specification
Actual Inspection by Approved Shop
F As per specification Approved Shop drawing/MOS WIR WIR H H H H
Engineer drawing/MOS
G Air leak test MOS MOS/WIR Test Reports WIR H H H H
H -Hold Point
Inspection point
P -Perform
S -Surveillance
R- Review
W- witnessing
E- Execution
Appendix 5
∕∕∕∕The Engineer: The Employer: The Contractor:
INSTALLATION OF METALLIC DUCTS WORKS - INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Client: M/Jubail island investment company Activity
Location: Date: 10/07/2023
Project: 5214483-LEAD - SOUK AL JUBAIL TOWEN CENTRE AND APARTMENTS PROJECT Refer to Contractor's ITP Ref. No.:
WIR NO
Drawing No.:
ITP-MST-HVAC-01 Rev-01
Description of location:
Checked By
No. ITEMS TO BE
CHECKED ARCO CGCH ATKINS
Pre-construction stage
1 Approved material submittal is attached
2 Approved related drawings are attached
Construction Stage
3 Material inspection request approval is attached
4 Material used is per approved brand
5 No visible damaged seen on installed ducts

Check that only properly fabricated fittings are used for changes in directions,
6
shapes, sizes and connections
7 Check and verify that the installation details are approved by the engineer
8 Check the jobsite is ready for activity to commence
9 Check fixing of support and spacing as per approved drawings
Check the sleeves are installed in the areas duct are passing through
10 walls/partitions as per approved drawings.
Check that ducts joints are sealed externally before applying insulation with
11
approved sealant.
Check sleeves are installed for ducts passing through walls/ partitions as
12
required / as per approved drawings.
13 Check the acoustic lining is properly fastened and undamaged.
14 Check the insulations are provided as per the project spec
All access doors, Fire dampers, VCD etc. are installed as per the specs and
15
approved drawings.
16 Check flexible duct connectors are provided at building expansion joints
17 Ensure identifications and labelling provided for duct works
Fire Rated Ducts
18 Check materials used are as per approved material submittal.
19 Check the size of the duct is as per approved coordination drawings.
20 Check the supports and thread rod is installed at proper level.
21 Check duct are properly assembled using flanges are sealed.
22 Check for approved fire rated gasket is used while fixing of two ducts.
23 Check for approved fire sealant is used for duct crossing through walls.
Check installed duct work is coordinated with all other services without any
24
clashes.
25 Check duct height and routing as per approved coordination drawing.
Check ends of supports and thread rods are painted, and ends of ducts to avoid
26
construction dust penetration.
Comment
Inspection By: ARCO ENGINEER CGC ENGINEER/MEP COORDINATOR QA/QC ENGINEER
Name
Signature
Date
Appendix 6
Proposed Organization Chart
OBADA ALAQTASH
General Manager
LEGEND:
OFFICE
BACKUP OMAR KAYYALI
Operations Director
FULLTIME
ROHAN HAIETHAM
ANUBIS RAJA CHAOUDHURY AHMAD MAGDY ELAZIEM
Contracts Manager Planning Manager Projects Director HSE Manager
SPECIALIST
CONTRACTOR
DAWN CHICA MOHAMAD TAHA BRITON NKHEBWA
Planning Engineer Hussein Gewily HSE Officer HSE Officer
Project Manager
ABEDALRAHMAN HUSSEIN
MUHAMMAD TAYSEER ALAA ALSHAFIEY MOHAMMAD SHAWQI Monish AMIT TIWARI AHTESHAM RIAZ
BANAT SAWALMEH ARLYN DIATA Sr. QA/QC
Construction Manager Authority Liaison Construction Manager Sr. QA/QC Engineer Head of Mechanical Head of Electrical
Sr. Mechanical Sr. Electrical Document Controller Engineer
Officer PARCEL 2 (Mech.) Design Design
Engineer Engineer PARCEL 1 (Elect.)
MECHANICAL THOUFIQUE Bakrudeen

Mech. T & C Elect. T & C ELECTRICAL TEAM
ELECTRICAL TEAM TEAM Storekeeper Mechanical BIM Electrical BIM
Engineer Engineer MECHANICAL TEAM Storekeeper PARCEL 2 Coordinator
PARCEL 1 PARCEL 2 Coordinator
PARCEL 1
DONALD PAUL ALI AHMAD RASHEED KHAN UDAY PRATAB Ali Ahmed Furqan
AMIR KHAN TOMMY DAGATAN Natural Gas HV Specialist
RAJNISH KUMAR HV Specialist Site Mechanical Specialist Contractor Site Mechanical Site Electrical Contractor Site Electrical Mechanical Electrical
ARUL KUMAR Site Electrical Contractor Site Electrical Engineer Engineer Engineer Engineer Draftsman Draftsman
Natural Gas Engineer
Site Mechanical Site Mechanical Engineer
Specialist Contractor
Engineer Engineer
Gladson Aamir
Plumbing Fire Fighting Plumbing Electrical Fire Alarm Specialist Electrical
Fire Alarm Specialist Electrical HVAC Supervisors HVAC Supervisors Mechanical Electrical
Electrical Supervisors Specialist Contractor Supervisors Supervisors Contractor Supervisors
Fire Fighting Plumbing Contractor Supervisors Draftsman Draftsman
Plumbing HVAC Supervisors Supervisors
HVAC Supervisors Specialist Contractor Supervisors
Supervisors
Technicians and Technicians and BMS Specialist Technicians and Technicians and Technicians and ELV Specialist Technicians and
ELV Specialist Electrical Labors Labors Contractor Labors Labors Labors Contractor Labors
Technicians and
BMS Specialist Technicians and Technicians and Contractor Supervisors
Technicians and Technicians and Labors
Contractor Labors Labors
Labors Labors
ARCO ELECTROMECHANICAL LLC

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The Engineer: Employer/Developer PMC/Employer's Representative The Contractor:

Project: 5214483-LEAD Souk Al Jubail Apartments

Reqd. By: 18/7/2023

Subject of Submittal: METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF METALIC DUCTS(GI+BLACK STEEL)

ARCO MEP Sign: Date: 10/7/2023

CGC Contractor's Sign: Date:

ATKINS Engineer's Comments:

Reviewed By: Date:

ATKINS Resident Engineer's Comments

Code B - Approved As Noted

Code C - Revise and Resubmit

Code D - Information, Record

Code E - Incompleted, Resubmit

ATKINS RE Sign: Date:

Contractor Received Sign: Date:

SITE OPERATIONS Form No.SQP10/FM/006, Rev 00

Project: 5214483-LEAD Souk Al Jubail Apartments

COMMENTS REPLY SHEET

2. Attached ITP is Incomplete should be revised Compiled

Materials and tools required for activity as per manufacturer

4. Construction Manager responsibility to be add Compiled, Sec-7

5. Definition and abbreviation section missing Added, Sec-3

7. MIR approval should be obtaining prior to installation procedure Noted

8. MOS for testing activities to be submit separately Noted

9. Open ends of ducts should be covered properly to avoid dust Noted

11 Include fire rated duct check list also Compiled, Appendix 5

Mr. Abdel Rahman Banat, Sr. Mechanical Engr

Project: 5214483-LEAD Souk Al Jubail Apartments

Reqd. By: 18/6/2023

Subject of Submittal: INSTALLATION OF HVAC METALIC DUCTS (GI + BLACK STEEL)

Contractor's Sign: Date: 5/6//2023

ATKINS Received Sign: Date:

ATKINS Engineer's Comments:

Reviewed By: Date:

ATKINS Resident Engineer's Comments

Code B - Approved As Noted

Code D - Information, Record

Code E - Incompleted, Resubmit

ATKINS RE Sign: Date:

Contractor Received Sign: Date:

SITE OPERATIONS Form No.SQP10/FM/006, Rev 00

Project: 5214483-LEAD Souk Al Jubail Apartments

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC METALLIC

SOUK AL JUBAIL TOWN CENTRE & APARTMENTS

Mr.Monish T Mr.Abdelalrahman Banat Mr. Hussein Gewilly

CATEGORY: Section SQP19 PROJECT: PERSONNEL INTERVIEWED:

4 Reference to Specification or Drawing

5 Key Personnel and Responsibility

7 Quality and Safety procedures

8 Plant, Tools and Equipment List

11 Forms and Formats

Requirement in ITP in line with the

Approval/Clearance to proceed with

16 Any Other Observation(s)/Comments

Project: 5214483-LEAD Souk Al Jubail Apartments

METHOD STATEMENT FOR

Project: 5214483-LEAD Souk Al Jubail Apartments

B. Hazardous Substances Management

Project: 5214483-LEAD Souk Al Jubail Apartments

3.0 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

THE JUBAIL ISLAND INVESTMENT – SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP

Project 5214483-LEAD SOUK AL JUBAIL APARTMENTS

Consultant ATKINS ENGINEERING CONSULTANT