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Method Statement For Installation of UPVC Ducts.
Method Statement For Installation of UPVC Ducts.
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Construction of TSE Network for Green Riyadh Program – Group 5A
ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR
Abdullah Ibrahim Al Sayegh & Sons for Trade & Contracting.
Al Qadisiyah, Alyasmin, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
PROJECT NO:
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Project: Construction of TSE Network for Green Method Statement for Installation of uPVC Ducts.
Riyadh Program – Group 5A
The Contractor: Abdullah Ibrahim Al Sayegh &
Date: Contract No: G5A
Sons Company.
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Project: Construction of TSE Network for Green Method Statement for Installation of uPVC Ducts.
Riyadh Program – Group 5A
The Contractor: Abdullah Ibrahim Al Sayegh &
Date: Contract No: G5A
Sons Company.
Table of Content
S. No. Content Page
1. Objectives 03
2. Purpose 03
3. Scope 03
4. References 03
5. Definitions and Abbreviations 04
6. Responsibilities 05
7. Site Planning and Preparation 08
8. Installation Procedures / Methodology 08
9. Recourses 11
10. Quality Control 11
11. PPE Requirements 12
12. Health, Safety, and Environment 13
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Project: Construction of TSE Network for Green Method Statement for Installation of uPVC Ducts.
Riyadh Program – Group 5A
The Contractor: Abdullah Ibrahim Al Sayegh &
Date: Contract No: G5A
Sons Company.
1. Objective: The objective of this method is to describe the required standards and performance
criteria to be followed for the installation of uPVC Ducts.
2. Purpose: The purpose of this method statement is to create awareness and communicate the
tasks involved in executing the procedures for uPVC Ducts installation and to ensure the
compliance of these activities with the contract specifications, IFC drawings and with HSE
requirements. It is to guide and take precautionary measures and to safeguard traffic within the
area of work and possible environmental impact.
3. Scope: This method statement outlines the procedure of the uPVC Ducts installation in
accordance with project specifications and approved drawings. It encompasses preparations
involved in the installation of uPVC Ducts for underground electrical wiring.
4. Reference: The latest revision of the referred codes and standards shall be used wherever
applicable.
5.1 Raceways: Raceways include, but are not limited to, uPVC conduit, rigid metal conduit,
rigid non-metallic conduit, intermediate metal conduit, liquid-tight flexible conduit,
flexible metallic tubing, flexible metal conduit, electrical non-metallic tubing, metallic
electrical tubing, underfloor raceways, cellular concrete floor raceways, cellular metal
floor raceways, surface raceways, wire ways, and busways.
5.2 Cable: Conductor with insulation or a stranded conductor with or without insulation
covering (single conductor cable), or a combination of conductors insulated from one
another conductor cable).
5.3 Conductor: Any carrier of electric current. In practical terms, a wire or cable is designed
to carry electric current. A conductor can be insulated or uninsulated, depending on the
application. Examples include wire, cable and bus bar.
5.5 Duct Bank: A group of ducts or conduit usually encased in concrete in a trench.
5.6 Direct Buried: Also referred to as URD or underground distribution. Cable is laid in a
trench and directed to specific locations through the use of pad-mount transformers,
switchgear, centres, riser poles.
5.7 Insulation: Non-conductive material that is applied over a conductor (e.g. cable, wire) to
insulate a conductor from other conductors or ground.
5.8 Jacket (the outer covering of a cable): A tough plastic material that provides physical
protection for the cable. Jacketed cable protects against physical damage and corrosion,
thus reducing the risk of damage to the primary neutral.
5.9 Handhole: A subsurface enclosure which personnel may enter; handholes are for installing,
operating and maintaining underground cable systems.
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Project: Construction of TSE Network for Green Method Statement for Installation of uPVC Ducts.
Riyadh Program – Group 5A
The Contractor: Abdullah Ibrahim Al Sayegh &
Date: Contract No: G5A
Sons Company.
5.10 Splice: The joining of two or more cables by connecting the conductor’s pair to pair.
5.11 Shield (Screen): A metallic layer usually in the form of a braid of foil surrounding one or
more electrical conductors to insulate them from electromagnetic interference.
5.12 Overcurrent: Any current in excess of the rated current of equipment or the ampacity of
a conductor. It may result from overload, short circuit, or ground fault.
5.14 Abbreviations:
5.15.1 MS - Method Statement
5.15.2 QCP - Quality Control Procedure
5.15.3 ITP - Inspection and Test Plan
5.15.4 RA - Risk Assessment
5.15.5 CM - Construction Manager
5.15.6 HSE - Health Safety and Environment
5.15.7 MEP - Mechanical Electrical Plumbing
5.15.8 PPE - Personal Protection Equipment
5.15.9 PQP - Project Quality Plan
5.15.10 QA/QC - Quality Assurance / Quality Control
5.15.11 SE - Site Engineer
5.15.12 WIR - Work Inspection Request
5.15.13 MIR - Material Inspection Request
5.15.14 RFI - Request for Information
5.15.15 PVC - Polyvinyl Chloride
5.15.16 UPVC - Un-Plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride
6. Responsibilities:
6.1 Project Manager: Will have the overall responsibility of the project for execution, quality
and safety. Also, he will maintain the planning progress and coordination of works with
main contractor.
6.2 Construction Manager: The Construction manager has overall responsibility of the
implementation of the method statement and to ensure that his team of engineers and
foreman are aware of this method statement and that all resources – human, material and
equipment’s are available to carry out the work as planned and without any delay.
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Project: Construction of TSE Network for Green Method Statement for Installation of uPVC Ducts.
Riyadh Program – Group 5A
The Contractor: Abdullah Ibrahim Al Sayegh &
Date: Contract No: G5A
Sons Company.
6.3 Project Engineer: Become familiar with the method statement and quality & safety
requirements for the activity. Convey all technical data to the site engineer & to ensure
sufficient understanding of activities to be executed. Control productivity & quality of
work. Attend risk assessment meeting and follow up implementation of requirements.
Arrange the required resources to execute the work.
6.4 Site Engineer: The Site Engineer is responsible for carrying out the work as per the
approved shop drawings, method statements and for co-ordination with MEP sub-
contractor and to ensure that all MEP embedded items are in place, are adequate and that
all necessary inspection and testing have been carried out.
6.5 QA/QC:
6.5.1 Quality Control (QC) & Quality Assurance (QA) personnel will be assigned to
ensure to the quality control and quality assurance requirement of the works.
6.5.2 QA/QC personnel will inspect the work & produce all the documents attesting to
the acceptability of the works.
6.5.3 Contractor shall ensure to protect of ongoing & completed work from damage all
the time during construction work.
6.5.4 Conduct site quality awareness training periodically & prior to start of any new
activity. Training records shall be maintained.
6.5.5 The QA/QC Engineer is responsible to make sure the delivered materials are as per
approved material submittal.
6.5.6 Ensure that the work has been done as per the specification and approved drawings.
6.5.7 Ensure that the inspections are done as per approved PQP and ITP and offer works
for consultants’ inspection.
6.6 HSE Officer: HSE Officer is responsible to ensure that all safety precautions are in place,
and that all personnel on site are using the required PPE like Helmet, Gloves, Shoes and
Coveralls. All relevant permissions are will be ensured for the works.
6.7 Foreman: Follow up scope of work given by the Engineer. Understand approved shop
drawing, method statement and HSE requirements before execute the work. Assign
manpower, material and machinery for the scheduled work. Complete the work in the
planned/scheduled time period. Conduct the toolbox meetings regularly to the workers
before start the work.
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Project: Construction of TSE Network for Green Method Statement for Installation of uPVC Ducts.
Riyadh Program – Group 5A
The Contractor: Abdullah Ibrahim Al Sayegh &
Date: Contract No: G5A
Sons Company.
6.8.1 To provide on-site first-aid treatment to employees at work upon incidents resulting
from minor injuries which would otherwise receive minimal or no treatment, or
which do not need treatment by a medical practitioner.
6.8.2 Ensure that the First Aid Box assigned is safe guarded and box kept at conspicuous
location.
6.8.3 Ensure that First Aid Box content is maintained and stock usage is recorded and
reported to supervisor.
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Project: Construction of TSE Network for Green Method Statement for Installation of uPVC Ducts.
Riyadh Program – Group 5A
The Contractor: Abdullah Ibrahim Al Sayegh &
Date: Contract No: G5A
Sons Company.
8. Site Foreman
7.1 Ensure All the Employees Attend Site-Specific Induction Covering Safety, Environment,
And Quality.
7.2 Acquire approvals and inspection for plant & machinery to enter inside the site locations
if any.
7.3 Any PTW for General works will be applied and obtained prior to works on site.
7.4 All environmental control will be established in accordance with the site environmental
plan.
7.5 Ensure that all the necessary clearances from the construction team are obtained prior to
start the work.
7.6 Check that the drawings and material submittals are approved and verify that the materials
are as per the approved by the engineer.
7.7 Check that uPVC Ducts are delivered pre-packed in standard quantities.
7.8 Inspect the uPVC Ducts stored on a reasonably flat surface free from any type of damage.
7.9 Loading and unloading of uPVC Ducts should be carried out by proper tools and
equipment, to ensure safety and avoid damage of equipment.
7.10 Extra care should be exercised in handling uPVC Ducts to avoid damages.
7.11 Check work area is clean and safe to proceed for the installation of uPVC Ducts.
8.1.1 Duct banks shall be constructed of uPVC conduit, encased in reinforced concrete.
8.1.2 Concrete shall be in accordance with SAES-Q-001 and 09-SAMSS-097.
8.1.2.1 In duct banks with PVC conduit, under areas with no traffic, or occasional
traffic (including roads with occasional traffic), unreinforced non-structural
concrete.
8.1.2.2 In duct banks with PVC conduit, under areas with frequent traffic, such as
roads and parking lots inside plants or communities, reinforced concrete
[with minimum 28-day design compressive strength of 28 Mpa (4000 psi)]
shall be used.
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Project: Construction of TSE Network for Green Method Statement for Installation of uPVC Ducts.
Riyadh Program – Group 5A
The Contractor: Abdullah Ibrahim Al Sayegh &
Date: Contract No: G5A
Sons Company.
8.1.3 In the assembly of a duct bank, the conduits are supported by spacers that hold the
conduits in place during the backfilling of inter-conduit space with sand or cement.
8.1.4 The spacer shall be of polypropylene plastic.
8.1.5 Spacers for supporting conduits shall be installed at intervals not exceeding 1.5 m.
8.1.6 Spacers shall be with interlocking lugs and matching holes for field assembly and
into multiple units.
8.1.7 Conduit runs within the duct bank shall be made continuous by the use of PVC
solvent cement with PVC couplings or belled ends for PVC conduit.
8.1.8 Duct banks shall have 20% spare ducts (minimum one), unless this number is
decreased by the facility Proponent.
8.1.9 Structural concrete shall be used in duct banks constructed with PVC conduits
under areas that are subjected to vehicular traffic, for example, under roadways.
8.1.10 The concrete encasement shall extend a minimum of 75 mm from any conduit in
the bank to the outside surface.
8.1.11 The minimum distance from grade to the top of the duct bank shall be 600 mm.
8.1.12 Conduit stubs from duct bank to above grade shall be rigid steel. Where PVC
conduit is used, a transition to rigid steel conduit shall be made below grade.
8.1.13 Mandrel test will be conducted for uPVC installed in duct bank prior to concrete
pouring and a final mandrel test will be conducted after concrete pouring.
8.1.14 The top layer (5 mm minimum thickness) of the concrete shall be mixed with red
dye.
8.1.15 There will be red color painted on the top surface of duct bank after surface
preparation of concrete.
8.1.16 The end(s) of ducts and conduit terminating below grade or in open air shall be
sealed with duct sealing putty or an equivalent compound.
8.2.1 Planning and Design: Before starting the installation process, it is essential to plan
and design the layout of the uPVC duct system. This includes determining the route,
size, and number of ducts required to accommodate the cables or wires. It is
important to consider factors such as cable capacity, future expansion, accessibility,
and any specific requirements or regulations.
8.2.2 Preparation: Once the planning and design phase is complete, gather all the
necessary tools and materials required for the installation. These may include uPVC
ducts, connectors, couplers, brackets, screws, drilling machine, measuring tape,
cutting tools (such as a hacksaw or PVC pipe cutter), solvent cement, cleaning
solution, and safety equipment (gloves, goggles).
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Project: Construction of TSE Network for Green Method Statement for Installation of uPVC Ducts.
Riyadh Program – Group 5A
The Contractor: Abdullah Ibrahim Al Sayegh &
Date: Contract No: G5A
Sons Company.
8.2.3 Marking and Routing: Using a measuring tape and marker, mark the desired route
for the uPVC ducts on the walls or ceilings. Ensure that the route avoids any
obstacles or obstructions. It is recommended to maintain a minimum distance of
300mm between parallel runs of ducts to allow for easy cable installation and
maintenance.
8.2.4 Drilling Holes or Trenching: Using a drilling machine with an appropriate drill
bit size, create holes or trench at marked intervals along the designated route for the
uPVC ducts. The hole size or trench should be slightly larger than the outer
diameter of the ducts to allow for easy insertion.
8.2.5 Cutting Ducts: Measure and cut the uPVC ducts according to the required length
using a hacksaw or PVC pipe cutter. Ensure that the cuts are clean and straight to
facilitate proper fitting and alignment.
8.2.6 Cleaning and Deburring: After cutting the ducts, use a cleaning solution to
remove any dirt, debris, or burrs from the edges. This will ensure a clean surface
for proper solvent cement bonding.
8.2.7 Assembly and Fitting: Apply solvent cement to the outer surface of one end of the
uPVC duct and the inner surface of the connector or coupler. Insert the duct into
the connector or coupler and twist it slightly to ensure a secure fit. Repeat this
process for all connections along the route.
8.2.8 Mounting and Support: Securely mount the uPVC ducts to the walls or ceilings
using brackets or clamps at regular intervals. This will provide stability and prevent
sagging or movement of the ducts over time.
8.2.9 Testing and Inspection: Once the installation is complete, conduct a thorough
inspection of the uPVC duct system to ensure proper alignment, fitting, and support.
Test the system by conducting mandrel tests before and after concrete pouring to
verify smooth passage without any obstructions.
In conclusion, the installation procedure of uPVC ducts involves planning and design,
preparation, marking and routing, drilling holes or trenching, cutting ducts, cleaning and
deburring, assembly and fitting, mounting and support, testing and inspection, as well as
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Project: Construction of TSE Network for Green Method Statement for Installation of uPVC Ducts.
Riyadh Program – Group 5A
The Contractor: Abdullah Ibrahim Al Sayegh &
Date: Contract No: G5A
Sons Company.
documentation. Following these steps will ensure a successful installation of uPVC ducts
for cable management purposes.
9. Resources:
9.2 Manpower:
9.2.1 Foreman
9.2.2 Electrician
9.2.3 General Labor
10.1 Documentation: The following input and output documents are needed in order to ensure
quality and comply with this method statement.
10.1.1 Input Documents:
10.1.1.1 IFC Drawings
10.1.1.2 Risk assessment / job safety analysis.
10.1.2 Output Documents:
10.1.2.1 Work inspection request (WIR)
10.1.2.2 Inspection records
10.2 Inspection: In order to ensure the quality assurance and quality control, the following
documents will be reviewed to ensure that all quality requirements have been met before
execution of any method statement works:
10.2.1 Approved Shop Drawings and Specifications.
10.2.2 Approved associated/linked Method Statements.
10.2.3 Approved Material Submittals.
10.2.4 All delivered uPVC Ducts shall be subject to inspection and approval of the
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Project: Construction of TSE Network for Green Method Statement for Installation of uPVC Ducts.
Riyadh Program – Group 5A
The Contractor: Abdullah Ibrahim Al Sayegh &
Date: Contract No: G5A
Sons Company.
11. PPE Requirements: The PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) requirements for the
installation of uPVC (un-plasticized polyvinyl chloride) ducts may vary depending on the
specific regulations and guidelines set by local authorities, industry standards, and the nature
of the installation project. However, there are some common PPE recommendations that can
be followed to ensure the safety of workers during the installation process of uPVC Ducts.
11.1 Safety Glasses or Goggles: Safety glasses or goggles should be worn to protect the eyes
from potential hazards such as flying debris, dust, or chemical splashes. They should
provide adequate coverage and have impact-resistant lenses.
11.2 Protective Gloves: It is important to wear protective gloves to safeguard hands from cuts,
abrasions, chemical exposure, or other potential risks. The type of gloves required may vary
depending on the specific tasks involved in the installation process. For example, cut-
resistant gloves may be necessary when handling sharp tools or equipment.
11.3 Respiratory Protection: Depending on the nature of the installation project and the
potential for airborne contaminants, respiratory protection may be required. This can
include dust masks, respirators, or other appropriate respiratory protective equipment. It is
essential to select respiratory protection that is suitable for the specific hazards present in
the work environment.
11.4 Protective Clothing: Workers should wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
exposure to potential hazards. This may include coveralls, long-sleeved shirts, long pants,
or other garments that provide adequate coverage and protection against physical or
chemical hazards.
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Project: Construction of TSE Network for Green Method Statement for Installation of uPVC Ducts.
Riyadh Program – Group 5A
The Contractor: Abdullah Ibrahim Al Sayegh &
Date: Contract No: G5A
Sons Company.
11.5 Safety Footwear: Safety footwear with slip-resistant soles and toe protection should be
worn to prevent foot injuries from falling objects or accidental contact with sharp objects.
11.6 Head Protection: In situations where there is a risk of head injury from falling objects or
overhead hazards, wearing a hard hat or helmet is recommended.
11.7 Ear Protection: If the installation process involves loud noise levels exceeding
permissible exposure limits, hearing protection such as earplugs or earmuffs should be worn
to prevent hearing damage.
11.8 Fall Protection: If working at heights is involved during the installation process,
appropriate fall protection equipment such as harnesses, lanyards, and anchor points should
be used to prevent falls and ensure worker safety.
11.9 Skin Protection: Depending on the specific tasks involved, skin protection measures may
be necessary. This can include wearing chemical-resistant gloves, aprons, or other
protective clothing to prevent contact with hazardous substances.
11.10 First Aid Kit: It is essential to have a well-stocked first aid kit readily available on-site to
provide immediate medical attention in case of injuries or accidents.
It is important to note that the above PPE requirements are general recommendations and may
need to be adjusted based on the specific circumstances of the installation project. It is crucial to
consult local regulations, industry standards, and any specific guidelines provided by
manufacturers or relevant authorities for comprehensive and up-to-date information on PPE
requirements for uPVC duct installation.
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