QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

MS for Installation of buried Fire

hydrant piping with protective
coating & wrapping
DOC.No: VKBS/HPCL/FPS/03

PROJECT HPGRDC

EMPLOYER HPCL

PMC EIL

CONTRACTOR VK Building Services Pvt. Ltd

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF BURIED

FIRE HYDRANT PIPE WITH PROTECTIVE COATING &
WRAPPING

VKBS EIL

Signature:

Date:

Name: Sahayaraj Binod Davis Mohan

Organization: VKBS VKBS VKBS

FPS Work Method Statement 1

 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
MS for Installation of buried Fire
hydrant piping with protective
coating & wrapping
DOC.No: VKBS/HPCL/FPS/03

INDEX

1. PURPOSE
2. REFERENCE
3. MATERIALS USED
4. TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS
5. HUMAN RESOURCES
6. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
7. SURVEY AND SETTING OUT WORKS
8. STORAGE OF PIPES
9. PIPE TRENCH
10. INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANT PIPES
12. HYDRO TESTING OF FIRE HYDRANT PIPES
13. INSULATION OF FIRE HYDRANT PIPES
14. RECORDS

FPS Work Method Statement 2

 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
MS for Installation of buried Fire
hydrant piping with protective
coating & wrapping
DOC.No: VKBS/HPCL/FPS/03

1.0 Purpose

Purpose of this method statement is to define the method for installation of buried GI Fire hydrant
piping, hydrotesting, protective coating and related activities.

2.0 References

 Approved Shop drawings.

 Technical data sheets.

3.0 Materials used

 GI pipes, Class “C” conforming to standard IS 1239

 Welding Rods E7018 & E6013
 Black Bitumin Paint
 Anti corrosive resistant tape IS: 10221, 4 mm thick
 Backfilling materials

4.0 Tools & Equipment

 Welding machines
 Impact drilling machine
 Angle grinders
 Tool box with spanner sets, hammers, Spirit levels, markers, Pipe wrench, measuring tape
 Gas cutting equipment
 Chain Pulley
 Excavator
 De-watering system
 Flame burner
 Holiday testing machine
 Cable detector

5.0 Human Resources

 Project Engineer
 Project supervisor
 Pipe fitter / Welder
 HSE Personnel
 Civil labours

FPS Work Method Statement 3

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MS for Installation of buried Fire
hydrant piping with protective
coating & wrapping
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6.0 Safety requirements

 All workers involved must be equipped with necessary PPE including hard hats, safety
boots, safety goggles and harnesses.
 All workers must attend safety awareness and inductions.
 A toolbox talk will be a part of all operatives prior to commencement of each phase.
 Safety precautions shall be implemented to control hazards and prevent incidents to the
public.
 Operations adjacent to public access shall be reviewed and monitored by the safety
officer throughout the duration of works.
 Safety barriers, sign boards, first aid kits and fire extinguishers shall be used in the
location of works.

7.0 Survey and setting out of works

 The surveyor shall ensure that the survey equipment be calibrated and have valid
calibration certificate.
 Survey check points and other relevant data shall be recorded.
 Work shall be commenced in areas surveyed and where survey sheet is jointly signed.
 Existing services shall be located by use of cable detectors and trial excavations. They
shall be clearly marked at site.

FPS Work Method Statement 4

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hydrant piping with protective
coating & wrapping
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8.0 Storage of pipes

 Materials received at site shall be inspected and to ensure that the materials are as per
approved material submittals in terms of their make and specifications. Pipe must not be
painted if not inspected.
 All material while unloading shall not be dropped, but lowered to the ground.
 Pipe shall be stacked on a flat surface with adequate supports.
 While stacking, it shall be ensured that pipes of larger sizes are placed below and smaller
sizes on top.
 All other items such as valves, fittings, gauges, etc. shall be kept on racks with in site
stores and shall be segregated based on size, model, type etc. for easy retrieval.
 All supporting materials shall be stored in a covered area, segregated according to size,
type model etc. for easy retrieval.
 Any items found damaged or not suitable as per project requirements shall be removed
from site. If required to store, they shall be clearly marked and stored separately to
prevent any inadvertent use.

9.0 Pipe Trench work

 After survey and marking of the pipe routing is done, the trench is made to depths based
on the BOP shown in the approved shop drawing.
 The trench are to be dug so that the pipes may be laid to the required allignment and at
required depth.
 Ensure that the trench is dry, free from obstructions, depressions, debris, loose soil,
stones etc. The trench shall be de-watered if required.
 Any turf, top soil or other surface materials shall be set aside, turf being carefully rolled
and stacked for use in reinstatement. All suitable broken surface hard materials and hard
core shall be set on one side for use in subsequent reinstatement.
 Where ever pipes are crossing the rods, the pipes shall be passed through hume pipes.

10.0 Installation of Fire hydrant pipes

 Cut the pipes using gas cutting equipment accurately to measurements determined at site.
 End preparations for welded joints shall be done as per approved welding procedure.
 After the end preparation clean the pipes ends and ensure no material and dust and left inside.
 Qualified and approved welders by consultant shall be engaged in welding work.

FPS Work Method Statement 5

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MS for Installation of buried Fire
hydrant piping with protective
coating & wrapping
DOC.No: VKBS/HPCL/FPS/03

 The pipes are lowered manually and layed in trench on to the sand bed by suitable chain
pulley blocks.
 Minimum space between pipe to pipe ot be maintained for welding purpose for future
expansion and maintainance.
 After the pipes are correctly positioned the pipe and fitting joints are welded by arc
welding procedure.
 Welding joints are tested by DP test, Radiography and pressure test.

FPS Work Method Statement 6

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hydrant piping with protective
coating & wrapping
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 The procedure is repeated through the entire length of the pipe line.
 Coating and wapping of pipes shall be laid over the pipes with 15mm overlap excluding
the welding joints.
 After successful completion of hydrostatic testing, welding joints are coated and wrapped
with anti-corrosive tape.
11.0 Hydrotesting of Fire hydrant pipe pipes
 The hydro testing of pipes are carried out after a section of pipes are installed in the
trench.
 During initial water filling, employ sufficient manpower to monitor the entire length of piping
system for possible leakage.
 Install calibrated pressure guages on pipes.
 Fill the wáter in the system slowly so that air is released completely.
 After completely filling the system with wáter, the system is pressurized using a
hydraulic pump upto 1.5 times the working pressure.
 During hot ambient conditions system pressure may raise due to increase in the ambient
temperature. Ensure under no circumstance the system is pressurized above 1.5 times the
maximum working pressure.
 Observe the pressure gauge reading for 8 hours and ensure that there are no leakages.
 The hydraulic pressure testing shall be witnessed by consultants.

12.0 Protective coating for fire hydrant pipe

 After completion of hydro test, release the water from the system.
 Ensure that the trench is dry and free from stagnant wáter. Use a de-watering pump if
required to remove wáter.
 After ensuring the pipe surface is clean and dry apply a coat of bitumin paint.
 After the bitumin paint is dry wrap a layer of Anti-corrosive resistant sheet with a
mínimum of 15 mm overlap.
 Heat the Anti-corrosive sheet with flame burner so as that the sheet bonds to the pipe
surface firmly.
 Coating and wrapping installations are tested by Holiday Testing machine.

13.0 Records

FPS Work Method Statement 7

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MS for Installation of buried Fire
hydrant piping with protective
coating & wrapping
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 Signed off Material Inspection Request.

 Signed off installation check list for chilled water pipe and clearance for hydro test.
 Signed off hydro test report and clearance for Bitumin painting and Anti-corrosive
protective wrapping.
 Signed off checklist for Bitumin coating and Anti-corrosive protectice wrapping and
clearance for back filling.

FPS Work Method Statement 8