Method Statement for the

Clean Agent Fire

Suppression system

REVISION NO. 00

KAUST TIER III DATA HUB CENTER

METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
Testing of Clean Agent Fire Suppression
System

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 Method Statement for the
Clean Agent Fire
Suppression system

REVISION NO. 00
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1. SCOPE/OBJECTIVE
 This Method Statement details general procedures to be followed for CLEAN AGENT
FIRE SUPPERESION SYSTEM of DATA HUB CENTER, in KAUST.
 This procedure defines the method used to ensure that all work will be carried out as per
contract specification requirement & best commercial practice.

2. PREPARATION
 The procurement processes or logistical planning required for major materials/ special
plant or equipment.
 All materials, manpower, logistic, etc. will be provided by ABC prior to start the work.

3. CONTROL MEASURES
Items to be addressed in this section are procedures or methods to control, maintain and
verify the safety, quality and statutory responsibilities/ requirements.
 Traffic movements, plant/ pedestrian segregation.
 Access and egress, designated areas, restricted areas, overhead working protection/
task management.
 The engineering, sequence or procedural constraints relating to the activity.
 Specification, quality or method constraints relating to the activity.

4. RESPONSIBLITIES
 ABC Construction Manager / Project Engineer will ensure that the Resources are available
to carry out the works as scheduled.
 ABC Project Manager has the overall responsibility for the implementation of this method
statement and will ensure that the approved Supplier for Clean Agent as well other team
members are aware of the requirements of this Method Statement
 The Project Engineer/Site Engineer is responsible to carry out the works as per approved
Shop Drawings, Method Statements.
 The Site Engineer/Supervisor is responsible to ensure that the work has been carried out
as per specifications & drawings and inspections are done as per contract.
 ABC Site Engineer/Supervisor has the responsibility of maintaining communication
between the point of placement, the proper Shop drawing and with the approved supplier.
 The QA/QC Engineer is responsible to ensure that the work performed is in compliance
with the approved method statement, ITP & other applicable requirements.
 The Safety Officer is responsible to ensure that all safety precautions are in place and that
the personnel on site possess the necessary and essential PPE.
 The Safety Officer is responsible to ensure that essential work permits are available prior
to the commencement of the work.

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5. PROCEDURE OF WORK:

Installation of Fire Suppression System Devices

• Mark the location of the devices as per approved shop drawings.
• Cutting to be done as per the marking by the civil contractor.
• Fix the base of the devices using fisher and screw.
• Mark the cables as per the requirements (IN/OUT LOOP) if required.
• Terminate the cables to all devices as per the product catalogue.

Cylinder Installation
Identify the actual location of the cylinder based on the approved shop drawings.

Install the supports:

• Mark the drill hole location on the wall corresponding to the mounting bracket
supplied with the cylinder.
• Drill the holes as per drop-in anchor size and install the mounting bracket on the wall
using drop-in anchor bolts.

Install the Cylinders:

• Mount the cylinder on the mounting bracket and tighten the cylinder on the mounting
bracket with the supplied strap using bolts.

Painting of Pipes:
• Clean the black pipe with cotton rag to remove any dust or grease on the pipes.
• After cleaning, paint the black pipes with 1 Layer undercoat of wash primer. Ensure
all sides (top & bottom) are painted evenly.
• Put the painted pipes in a good ventilation condition for 24 hours for the paint to dry.
• After the paint is dried, then paint the pipes with 2 layer of finish coat. Ensure all
sides (top & bottom) are painted evenly.
• After the finish coat is dry, install the pipes as per approved shop drawings of clean
agent fire suppression system.

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Installation of Pipe Support:
• Identify the actual location of the hanger based on the approved shop drawing. Mark
the position for installing the drop in anchor after coordination.
• Cut the required length of the pipe angle as per the site condition.
• Fabricate the support by welding the angles as per the approved shop drawing.
• Drill holes on the fabricated support for fixing the angle to the wall/slab and also for
installation the pipes using U bolt as per require pipe sizes.
• Locate the required support locations as per the approved shop drawing and marks
the holes to be drilled on the wall/slab.
• Drill the hole on the marked position as per the anchor bolt sizes.
• Tighten the pipes on drop in anchor using bolts.

Nozzle installation:
• Install the pipe as per approved shop drawings with provision to install the nozzles
at Location as indicated on the approved shop drawing.
• Install support near to the last bend of each nozzle location.
• Install nozzles 180/360 degrees as per shop drawing.
• Ensure that there is no residuals present inside the pipe before installing the
nozzles.
• Install the nozzles by tightening the nozzles at the last end of the pipe at location as
identified on the approved shop drawings.

Pressure Testing of Fire Suppression System for All Rooms :

• Pressure testing for the system should be done before installation of the nozzles.
• Air is used as the medium of pressure testing for Clean Agent System.
• Ensure that testing equipment’s /tools are ready.
• Ensure that system should be measured with calibrated pressure gauge installed at
the lowest point.
• Ensure the pressure gauges are calibrated and valid calibration certificates available,
issue calibration certificates to the consultants.
• Pressure shall be applied to the system by means of air compressor. The
compressor discharge shall be connected to the system through a glove valve and
recently calibrated pressure gauge of suitable range.
• After the test pressure is reached, the compressor shall be block off by closing the
glove valve and the variations of pressure in the system monitored on the pressure
gauge.

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• Check the pipes, pipe joints and accessories for the Leakage of air while pressuring
and if any, attend the fault and rectify.
• Ensure all the leakages are arrested after the correction is made, the pressure test
shall be repeated until a completely tight system is ensured and the testing
procedure shall follows as:
• Pressure line at 40 psi (276 KPa). For 10 minutes and at the end of 10 minutes, the
pressure drop should not exceed 20 percent of the test pressure as per NPFA
(7.7.2.2.12 NFPA 2001).

NOTE: (7.7.2.2.12.1 NFPA 2001) – The Pressure test shall be permitted to be

omitted if the total piping contains no more than one change in direction fitting
between the storage container and the discharge nozzle and if all piping has been
physically checked for tightness

6. DOCUMENTATION
 Verifying all the documents duly signed by the concern personnel along with Data Book
and As Built Drawings
 Final documentation preparation with reference to ECG specifications.

7. . HEALTH SAFETY ENVIRONMENT (HSE)

The entire works will be carried out as per the guidelines established in the Project Specific
HSE Plan.
 The importance shall be given to safety of personnel and protection of existing above
/underground services. It will be ensured that the personnel involved are thoroughly
aware of the ABC/ Employer Safety regulations. To achieve the above the following shall
also be ensured.
 Tool Box Meetings will be conducted before starting the works.
 All personnel will be provided with suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
 Required permits will be obtained from the Engineer/ authorities concerned before
starting the works.