SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT

(SWMS) FOR WATER LEAK DETECTION

SYSTEM INSTALLATION
by HSE DOCUMENTS on November 27, 2022 in Method Statements

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1. The Scope of Work Method Statement

This “Method Statement” covers the nature and type of work for Water Leak Detection System
(WLDS) installation as per approved material submittal and project specifications and legal
requirements.

2. Abbreviations
2.1. WLDS: Water Leak Detection System
2.2. PM: Project Manager
2.3. ELCB: Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker
2.4. TS: Technical Submittals
2.5. ITP: Inspection, and Test Plans
2.6. IP: Installation Procedures
2.7. BMS: Building Management System
2.8. HS: Health and Safety
2.9. IAQ: Indoor Air Quality Plan
2.10. BC: Belden Cable
2.11. DLLDP: Digital Locating Leak Detection Panel
2.12. DLLDP: Digital Locating Leak Detection Panel
2.13. WSC: Water Sensing Cable
2.14. NC: Neutral Cable
2.15. BNC: Belden Neutral Cable
2.16. TDB: T-Diversion Box
2.17. SMDB: Sector Modus Diversion Box

3. Reference & Related Standards

3.1. Project Quality Plan / Commissioning Plan
3.2. Project Technical Specifications
3.3. Project-Approved Material Submittals
3.4. Safe Energy and Isolation Method of Statement
3.5. Manufacturer Recommendations for Installation & Commissioning
3.6. Project HSE Plan

4. Responsibilities
4.1. MEP project managers have full authority and overall responsibility to manage, supervise,
control the works, and have direct responsibility for ensuring safe working practices and
compliance with regulatory authority requirements.
4.2. PM is responsible for coordinating with engineers and the main contractor for the
execution of the water leak detection installation works.
4.3. He will also ensure the implementation of the project quality systems to the satisfaction
of the project requirements. Review Changes and Variations to evaluate the impact of these
variations on project delivery time and schedule.
4.4. Project engineers shall ensure that all work is carried out as per the specifications,
approved shop drawings, and Method Statement as per the manufacturer's instructions and
coordinated with other works on the site.

5. Health and Safety

5.1. All personal protective equipment will be used as appropriate according to the nature of
the job. For electrical works, provide Non-Conductive Tools (NCT) and Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE).
5.2. Working on live power cables/equipment is not allowed.
5.3. ELCB will be used in temporary panel boards; industrial connectors/sockets to be used for
temporary power cable connections.

6. List of Necessary Tools and Equipment

6.1. Ladders/Scaffoldings
6.2. Continuity Tester
6.3. Multi-tester
6.4. Drilling Machines
6.5. Hand Gloves
6.6. Standard Electrical toolbox
6.7. All instruments will be checked and calibrated to ensure accuracy before use at the site.
6.8. All documentary requirements for the installation purpose will be submitted for approval
and this will include manufacturers' data, certificate of compliance, brand designation, type, and
class including samples.

7. Water Leak Detection Installation Sequence

7.1. The site engineer and Site Supervisor will give necessary instructions to tradesmen
(electrical technicians) and provide necessary approved construction/shop Drawings of the latest
revision along with coordinated layouts.
7.2. The site supervisor/foremen will also check that proper tools and equipment are available
to carry out the work and follow contract specifications.
7.3. The site supervisor also explains to the tradesmen regarding safety precautions to be
observed.
7.4. Ensure that all the area for commencing the installation is clean and dry.
Make sure that the material is readily available as highlighted below:
a) Digital Locating Leak Detection Panel (DLLDP)
b) Water Sensing Cable (WSC) 7-meters, sealed to 3- meters of Neutral Cable (NC)
c) Belden Neutral Cable (BNC)
d) T-Diversion Box (TDB)
e) Sector Modus Diversion Box (SMDB)
f) Hold down Clips with adhesive
g) Signal tags
7.5. Install the Sensing cables and special fixing clips to be used every 1 meter to fasten the
sensing cable in the chosen areas as per approved shop drawings and project specifications.
7.6. Make sure that you use the Belden Cable (BC) as a jumper mere to make the connection
of the panel and the sensing cable.
7.7. Fix the Signal Tag for caution purposes at every 3 meters of the gap.
7.8. Complete the installation of the Leak Detection System for all the areas and zones.
7.9. Ensure that each zone will be named and recognized.
7.10. Also, make sure that each Landlord and or Property owner’s Communication Room should
have two zones (one internal to the bund and one external).
7.11. Make sure that the Digital Water Leak Detection System relates to the BMS System and
ensure that the system has a 24-hour battery backup and charger as per project specifications.
7.12. Ensure the type and size of sensing cable are correct as per cable schedules, specifications,
and approved material submittal and as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
7.13. Terminate/connect the leak sensing cables according to the manufacturer’s wiring diagram
unless otherwise indicated in the approved shop drawing details and coordinate with other
services.
7.14. Cable shall be terminated by the approved, competent, and specialist contractor’s/suppliers.
7.15. Check labeling/tagging of the Water Leak Detection System and its Accessories as per
approved shop drawings and project specifications.
7.16. After installation, cover the panels, other field devices, and the sensing cables with polythene
sheets as protection against dirt, moisture, and other construction debris and as per the approved
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Plan.
7.17. Other components not mentioned in this method statement will be installed according to the
equipment manufacturer’s catalog included in the approved material submittal and according to
the manufacturer’s recommendation.
7.18. Installations will be inspected by the manufacturer’s representatives and the signed report
will be forwarded to the consultant together with the inspection request.

8. Attachments
8.1. Health and Safety Risk Assessment
8.2. ITP for Installation of Water Leak Detection System
8.3. Checklist for Installation of Water Leak Detection System
8.4. Material Inspection Request Form
10. Attachments
1.1. Risk Assessment Sheet
1.2. Pre-Commissioning & Start Up Check List
1.3. Testing & Commissioning Test Sheets
1.4 Inspection Checklist for Water Leak Detection System Installation Testing and
Commissioning