FOR

INSTALLATION
OF FEEDER
PILLAR WITH
method statement ACCESSORIES
AND GRP
BASE GENERAL CONTRACTING L.L.C.
METER
CABINET
 CLIENT : Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure

ENGINEER : RTC Road & Traffic Engineering

CONTRACTOR : Base General Contracting LLC

PROJECT NO : 57/2023

PROJECT : Improvement of Al Khor St., UAQ

REVISION CONTROL

Revision Date of Details of Prepared by Reviewed by Authorized by Approved by

Status Issue Revision BGC BGC BGC RTC

First Issue for Mohamed Mohamed

00 02.07.2024 Shoukat Riaz
Approval Abulbasith Abulbasith
Electrical
Electrical Engineer Project Manager
Engineer
01 11.07.2024 Second Issue
for Approval
Mohamed Mohamed Shoukat Riaz
Abulbasith Abulbasith
Electrical Engineer Electrical Project Manager
Engineer

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 INDEX

1.0 PURPOSE

2.0 SCOPE

3.0 REFERENCES

4.0 ABBREVIATIONS & DEFINITIONS

5.0 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

6.0 ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS

7.0 SAFETY

8.0 PROCEDURE

9.0 RECORDS & DOCUMENTS

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1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to provide the guidelines for proper and safe installation of feeder
pillar with accessories and Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) meter cabinet by satisfying all the relevant
specifications and requirements.

2.0 SCOPE
The scope of this method statement is to define the procedure that will be implemented for the
installation of feeder pillar with accessories and GRP meter cabinet. It includes the identification of
location, excavation, cables terminations, connections and erection/installation of foundation and
feeder pillar and meter cabinet along with earthing connections and backfilling as per the standard,
specified, issued drawings or as instructed by the Engineer. This procedure be executed for project:
2023/57 Improvement of Al Khor St., Umm Al Quwain.

3.0 REFERENCES

a) Tender specification- Volume 3

b) Issued for Construction (IFC) Drawings
c) Approved Pre-Qualification
d) Approved Material Submittal

4.0 ABBREVIATIONS & DEFINITIONS

4.1 ABBREVIATIONS

IFC : Issued for Construction

PPE : Personnel Protective Equipment
BS : British standard
RFA : Request for Approval
PQP : Project Quality Plan
QAQC : Quality Assurance and Quality Control
HSE : Health, Safety and Environment
NCR : Non Conformance Report
NOC : No Objection Certificate
QCP : Quality Control Plan
GRP : Glass Reinforced Plastic

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 IFC : Issued for Construction
FEWA : Federal Electricity and Water Authority
XLPE : Cross Linked Polyethylene
Cu : Copper
ITP : Inspection and Test Plan
P&M : Preventive Maintenance

4.2 DEFINITIONS

Client : This shall mean Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure

Engineer : This shall mean RTC Road & Traffic Engineering or its nominated
representative.
Contractor : This shall refer to Base General Contracting LLC
Project : This shall refer to the subject contract 57/2023 Improvement of Al Khor St., UAQ
Vendor : This shall refer to equipment and material suppliers for the Project.
Shall : This shall mean contractual requirement.
Should : This shall mean desired requirement.
May : This shall mean possible course of action.

5.0 ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Project Manager

He shall be responsible for:

a) Responsible for overall execution, administration, monitoring and control of the project as per the
Contractual requirements, specifications & Project Quality Plan (PQP).
b) Coordinate with Office Civil Engineer for obtaining necessary resources for the project and deploy as
required.
c) Responsible for managing all interfaces with Client and Construction Manager - Projects.
d) Responsible for coordinating for all the procurement and subcontracting activities related to the project
e) Deal with all contractual matters to the project
f) Monitor the actual progress of the work against planned programme.
g) Ensure Quality Management System of the Contractor is effectively implemented in the Project.
h) Obtain subcontractors Procedures / Plans / Method Statements, where applicable and coordinate approval
of the same.
i) Assess manpower, equipment and other resources required to achieve targets set.
j) Coordinate with the Procurement Unit in carrying out procurement activities for the project.

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 k) Liaise with Construction Manager to ensure timely completion of civil activities pertaining to the project
l) Liaise with QHSE Manager for preparation and updating PQP.
m) Analyze deviation or change of contract scope in coordination with Construction Manager
n) Analyze deviations, change of contract scope or delays, if required, and reschedule to meet target dates in
coordination with the Construction Manager.
o) Ensure through the Office Civil Engineer that appropriate actions are taken on all NCRs and Audit Non-
Conformances raised in the Project.
p) Ensure through the QA/QC Engineer that all Corrective & Preventive Actions taken in the Project are
Effective.
q) Identify Training needs and Coordinate with appropriate function for fulfilling the Training Requirements.
r) Monitor & facilitate the implementation of HSE as per contract HSE plan, RAY procedure & requirement.

5.2 Electrical Engineer

He shall be responsible for:

a) Responsible for overall execution, administration, monitoring and control of the project as per the
Contractual requirements, specifications & PQP.
b) Coordinate with Project Manager for obtaining necessary resources for the project and deploy as required.
c) Responsible for managing all interfaces with Client and Project Manager.
d) Responsible for actual progress of the work against planned program.
e) Obtain subcontractors Procedures / Plans / Method Statements, where applicable and coordinate approval
of the same.
f) Coordinate with the Procurement Unit in carrying out procurement activities for the project through Project
manager.
g) Liaise with Site Engineers to ensure timely completion of civil activities pertaining to the project
h) Analyze deviations, change of contract scope or delays, if required, and reschedule to meet target dates in
coordination with the Project Manager.
i) Appropriate actions shall be taken on all NCRs and Audit Non-Conformances raised in the Project.
j) Ensure through the QA/QC Engineer that all Corrective & Preventive Actions taken in the Project are
Effective.
k) Identify Training needs and Coordinate with appropriate function for fulfilling the Training Requirements.
l) Reports to the Project Manager.

5.3 Project Engineer

He shall be overall responsible for safe execution of the complete activity including, but not limited to:
a) Organizing tools and equipment required to the work site.
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 b) Assigning work crew.
c) Sequence of activities to be carried out for the work as per this work procedure.
d) Stage Inspection & Surveillance.
e) Ensure all safety Regulations are followed as applicable.
f) Contract specific requirements for excavations, if any specified shall be identified and the requirements of
such specification shall prevail in addition to the non-conflicting requirements of this procedure.
g) Ensure & study the approved drawings & statements before starting the activity.
h) Communicate all HSE requirements to the entire working crew and ensure that they understand.
i) Thoroughly familiar with all MODES/RAY contract and general HSE requirements and understand it to
maintain a healthy and safe environment for employees and contract staff.
5.4 NOC Officer

He shall be responsible for the following activities:

a) Ensure that all relevant permits are applied for and obtained prior to the commencement of work.
b) Executing monitoring and updating the Authority Approvals (NOCs) and works with regulatory authorities
to ensure that the required approvals are in place in a timely manner.
c) Developing relationships with key stakeholders to ensure all necessary permits are in place as required.
d) Tracking the status of approvals and ensuring government compliance.
e) Support in resolving authority approval and permit interface issues as necessary together with the wider
project team, develop systems to ensure that permits are current and valid for the activity being
undertaken.
f) Advising and informing appropriate staff and department of document and plan submittal requirements

5.5 General Foreman / Supervisor / Electrician:

He shall be responsible for the following activities:

a) Execution of work as per contract specifications, QC procedure, approved method statement and work
instructions.
b) Toolbox talks shall give by the Site Engineer & Supervisor with the concerned work force prior to start
of the work is a mandatory requirement.
c) Organizing tools and equipment required for the work site.
d) Ensure all PPEs are available to all the workers involved in the work.
e) Inspection of all works at every stage.
f) Ensuring the sufficient First Aiders and fire wardens are available with the crew.
g) Ensure all Safety Regulations are followed as applicable.

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5.6 Surveyor

He shall be responsible for:

a) The surveyor along with his team members shall carry out the survey work in a systematic manner within
the stipulated time.
b) Ensure that all the levels / positions / alignments marked are properly secured and their location identified
accordingly.
c) Ensure that based on the latest Approved for construction drawings levels and benchmark has given.
d) Time to time preparing and submitting the survey report for the client review & approval.
e) Ensure before commencing of the activity all instruments are having valid calibration.
f) Ensure the permanent benchmark and cross verification in intervals.

5.7 QA/QC Officer

He shall be responsible for:

a) Stage Inspections and Surveillance in accordance with QCP and assurance of quality of work as per
specification and approved procedures.
b) Ensure all the testing equipment are calibrated and calibration certificate is available at site.
c) Ensure availability of latest Approved for construction drawings/Specifications and reference documents.
d) Coordinate with approved Third party laboratory for Material testing as per Client specifications and
International standards.
e) Ensure all incoming site materials are as per approved Material submittal.
f) Review and Maintain records of all material test reports as per client requirement.

5.8 HSE Officer

He shall be responsible for:

a) Be familiar with the Client general safety, contractual requirements.
b) Advising site persons of any problems relating to the implementation of the HSE plan.
c) Permanent member of the HSE committee compiles and presents HSE site specific reports.
d) Maintain records of HSE meetings and ensure that routine HSE meetings and toolbox talks are carried out,
actions recorded, as stipulated in the HSE procedures.
e) Carryout safety audits and inspections, record proceedings and follow up recommendations.
f) Arrange for the distribution and display of safety posters and other safety promotional material.
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 g) Provide relevant advice on health, safety and environmental issues to all employees.
h) Assist with investigations of all accidents or incidents.
i) Maintain copies of all accident/incident reports and provide a monthly report and accident statistics to the
HSE professional.
j) Provide technical support in the preparation of departmental HSE action plans.
k) Demonstrate active involvement in HSE training programs.
l) Carryout assessment of sub-contractor activities and HSE systems.
m) Generally, monitor Occupational health risk assessments, performance monitoring and surveillance.

5.9 Direct Staffs

He shall be responsible for:
a) Carrying out all works as per standard and specifications.

5.10 Quantity Surveyor

She shall be responsible for:
a) Continually analyzing outcomes and write budget reports.
b) Advising on contractual claims and disputes.
c) Undertaking cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.
d) Valuing completed work and arranging for payments.
e) Raising of Request For Approval (RFA) to substantiate claims.
f) Tracking changes to the design and/or construction work, and adjusting budget projections accordingly.
g) Coordinating with all concerned personnel to ensure quality of work, precision of work done and to meet
the requirements of the Client and Consultant.

5.11 Material Engineer

He shall be responsible for:
a) Implements all aspects of the ITP.
b) Review all material submittals for compliance with the contract documents.
c) Supervise laboratory and all testing activities.
d) Supervise site inspectors and all inspection activities.
e) Review all method statements for quality compliance.
f) Ensure that Material Inspection Requests for all designated activities are presented to the Engineer.

5.12 Site Laboratory Technicians

a) Maintains site laboratory and equipment in suitable condition.
b) Monitor sampling and conduct testing to appropriate standards.
c) Maintain all records in suitable fashion.
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6.0 ASSOCIATED REQUIREMENTS

6.1 HSE Requirements

a) Ensure all P & M Equipment being used for the activity are in good working condition.
b) Ensure P & M Operators are qualified & authorized to operate the relevant equipment.
c) Ensure the work area shall be barricaded.
d) The toolbox talk shall be carried out before starting the work.
e) Ensure all necessary PPEs are worn by workers involved in the work.
f) Work shall be carried out in the daytime and if authorized, night work is permitted.
g) All sub-contractor men, material, machinery details to be collected and checked against insurance.
h) No work shall be allowed if temperature is more than 50 degree Celsius / high wind / more than 80%
humidity / inclement weather due to rain, lighting storm, fog or dark condition.

6.2 Materials, Tools, Equipment and Machineries

a) Feeder Pillar with accessories with specified requirements for cables, earthing materials to complete the
work
b) GRP meter cabinet with specified requirements for cables, earthing materials to complete the work
c) Precast foundation
d) Shovel
e) Hand shovel/picks
f) Crane
g) Testing equipment
h) Temporary signs
i) Caution/safety cones
j) PPE

7.0 SAFETY
 All work forces to be involved in execution of the cable laying shall undergo safety induction training
before starting the site activities. Prior to the commencement of any activities, the workforce will
receive an induction talk on the project site safety requirements.
 The necessary permits that may be required to work near existing services will be obtained. Any
special conditions imposed upon these permits will be implemented.
 The use or restriction of specific Electrical & mechanical equipment, while locating or excavating near
the existing cables and other services will be implemented. M/s. Base General Contracting Co. LLC
shall be responsible for all activities and interfaces related to this project.
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  The work will be in compliance with BGC HSE Policy.

8.0 PROCEDURE
 The proposed location of the feeder pillar with accessories and GRP meter cabinet will be identified &
marked as per the approved work shop drawing or IFC drawing or as instructed by the Engineer prior
to start the excavations in order to identify the existing obstructions if any and to rearrange accordingly.
 The width and depth of the trench will be carried out as per the requirement according to the size of
Feeder Pillar and Meter Cabinet Foundations and as per the regulation of authority requirement.
 The Feeder Pillar and Meter Cabinet foundation will be made as per the Client’s specification and
requirements.
 After completion of foundation installation, the Feeder Pillar and/or meter cabinet will be shifted
carefully near to the respective foundations and placed in a clean, dry place without touching sand, soil
and salty moisture content.
 The next activity glanding will be done for the respective cables to be terminated.
 Before installation of box, the required permits shall be obtained by the Electrical Engineer and NOC
Officer. The site will be checked in order to confirm that the necessary safety measures have been
done.
 Feeder pillar and/or meter cabinet will be installed according to the requirement and with the applicable
safety methods as advised.
 Trench excavation shall be done as per approved diagram with proper supervision of civil team.
 The XLPE/Cu/Armored cable will be laid as per approved or issued drawings. Keep sufficient cable
loop on both to make termination as per FEWA standard specification & requirement.
 The cable will be backfilled as per standard or issued drawings.
 Earthing will be connected between the poles and circuit as per the standards and specifications.
 After completion of feeder pillar and/or GRP meter cabinet erection, cable terminations and earthing
works, levelling will be done as per line, length and orientation.
 Once the earthing and levelling works are completed, the activity of feeder pillar and/or meter cabinet
installation is completed and ready for energization.

9.0 Records & Documents.

RFA

 END OF PROCEDURE 

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