Contract No.: 134/15/53/1 Doc. No.

: KAP2E2-MS-ELEC-GEN-2449-00

Date Issued: 23 Feb 2017 MS: Installation & Termination of LV/MV Cables

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 Method Statement
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 Installation & Termination of LV/MV
Cables
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Reviewed By Reviewed By  Reviewed By Approved By
QA/QC Manager HSE Manager Project Manager Project Director
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Name: Eng Matiur Rahman Hussein Alsayed Ahmed AbouElGhar

Signature:

Date: 23 Feb 2017 23 Feb 2017 23 Feb 2017 23 Feb 2017

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Date Issued: 23 Feb 2017 MS: Installation & Termination of LV/MV Cables

Client: Ministry of Interior – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Consultant: NKY – Engineers & Architect

Contractor: Beijing Emirates International Construction Co.

Method Statement
Installation & Termination of LV/MV Cables

Project for the Development of Security Facilities KAP2E2 (E1& E2)-Mecca.

Technical Department
Planning and Development Section
Method Statement: Installation & Termination of LV/MV Cables

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( P.M.O)
Project Review Group

Project Director
Ahmed Abou ElGhar

HSE Manager MD Matiur Rahman

Project Control Manager

Mohamed Reda

IT Manager
Sameh El Ezaby

Method Statement
Installation & Termination of LV/MV Cables

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Table of Contents
1- SCOPE OF WORK ....................................................................... 6
2- REFERENCES ........................................................................... 6
3- DEFINITIONS ........................................................................... 6

4- RESPONSIBILITY………...............…………………..................... 7 – 9
5- SPECIALIZED TOOLING EQUIPMENT…………………........................ 9
6- PRODUCT/ MATERIAL………………………………....................... 9
7- WORKFORCE…………………………………….......................... 9 - 10
8- PRIOR ACTIVITIES TO BE COMPLETED ………................................... 10
9- HEALTH, SAFETY, & SECURITY ……………..................................... 11 - 12
10- ENVIRONMENT ......................................................................... 12

11- QUALITY ASSURANCE/ CONTROL .................................................... 12

12- PROCEDURES/ WORK METHODOLOGY ………………......................... 12 - 14
13- ATTACHMENT……………........................................................ 14

13.1 Safety Risk Assessment

13.2 Inspection & Test Plan (ITP)
13.3 Inspection Check List

1. SCOPE OF WORK
 This Method Statement covers the nature and type of work for the installation
and termination of LV/MV cables by BEC-MEP to King Abdullah Project (KAP2E2).
 This method statement gives guidelines contained herein so as to ensure that
the job execution complies with the requirement of the specifications and the
authorities concerned and serves the intended purpose to satisfactory level.

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 This procedure is to be read in conjunction with the relevant ITP, outlining the
responsibilities and the quality verification to be performed by various parties.

2. REFERENCES
 Contractor’s Quality Control Plan Set for Contract
 Project Specification Section No. 16120, 16121, 16375
 Supplementary Specification Section Nos. 16010, 16195, 16100
 Project Health and Safety Plan
 Approved Drawing

3. DEFINITIONS
MOI: Ministry of Interior (Client)
NKY: NKY Architect and Engineers (Engineer)
BEC: Beijing Emirates Construction (Main Contractor)
QA/QC: Quality Assurance & Quality Control
ITP: Inspection and Test Plan
LV/MV: Low Voltage/Medium Voltage
RFI: Request For Information
IR: Inspection Request

4. RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Manager
 The project manager will have full authority and overall responsibility to
manage, supervise.

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 He will control the works and will have direct responsibility for ensuring safe
working practices and compliance with regulatory authority’s requirement.
 He will coordinate with the engineers and the employer’s representative for
execution of the contract scope of works.
 Implement the project quality systems to the satisfaction of the project
requirements.
 Review changes and variations to evaluate impact of those on time and
schedule.

Project Engineer

 Is responsible for ensuring that all works are carried out as per the specifications,
approved shop drawings and method statement as per manufacturer’s instructions
and coordinated with other works.

QA/QC Engineer/ Inspector

 Is responsible for monitoring the works are in fulfillment with the specified
requirements that all quality records related to the works are complete.
 He will carry out all the inspections with the employer representative and
notice will be given to employer within 24 hours and ensure that no work will be
executed/covered up without inspection/testing.

Site Engineer
 The site engineer shall coordinate all the site activities according to work
schedule, installation according to the project specifications, manufacturer’s data
sheet and approved shop drawings.
 Shall liaise with site representatives and coordinate safety procedures with
site supervisors and site foremen.
 Shall coordinate and explain the work to be carried out to the supervisors/
Site Foreman.

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 Ensure the compliance of work with related approved quality control and
coordinate with BEC QA/QC Engineer/Inspector to advice for the areas to be issued
for internal external inspection.
Site Supervisor and Site Foreman:
 The project team of experienced supervisors and foremen shall ensure the
quality of the installation work carried out, and shall also ensure that it is as per the
latest approved construction shop drawing issued for installation and according to
instructions received from the site engineer.
 He will provide his subordinates adequate information to carry out their duties.
 To ensure that he has adequate resources of machinery, labor, and materials
to carry out all the activities efficiently and to discuss with the site engineer.
 To ensure safe and clean working environment to enforce a safe working
habit.

Safety Engineer/ Officer:

 The safety engineer/officer is responsible for implementing the risk
assessment and he will ensure that all control measures and necessary safety/health
precautions are effectively completed prior to start the activity.
 He is responsible for carrying out training, monitoring the work activities,
carrying out inspections and reporting to the BEC safety department and carrying out
accident and incident investigations.
 The safety engineer/officer is responsible for implementing the risk
assessment and he will ensure that all control measures and necessary safety/health
precautions are effectively completed prior to start the activity.
 He is responsible for carrying out training, monitoring the work activities,
carrying out inspections and reporting to the BEC safety department and carrying out
accident and incident investigations.

Store Controller:
 Review the documents of approved material submittal and verify the items
with the packing list for any shortage or description from approved.
 Responsible for proper storage as per site requirement.

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 Verify all documents are forwarded with the item as per the requirement of
purchase order.
 The unapproved material shall not be received and stored in store

5. SPECIALIZED TOOLING EQUIPMENT

 Cable pulling mechanism
 Cable drum hydraulic jack
 Cable rollers, craw-bars, etc.
 Cable Stocking
 Draw wires for PVC
 Measuring Tape
 Ladders/ Scaffolds
 Megger (Insulation Resistance Tester)
 Multi-tester

6. PRODUCT/ MATERIAL:
 LV/MV Cable
 Cable Ties
 Insulation Tape
 Identification Tag
 Draw Wires for PVC
 Cable Pulling Compound

7. WORKFORCE
 Construction team will ensure that manpower selected for the specified job is
well trained. Tool box talk shall be carried out before the work commences at site to
the involved workers through the supervisor and foremen in charge the work, under
the directives of in-charge engineer. The work procedure and safety precautions
should be clearly and concisely explained to the workers in their own language so it
is fully understood.

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8. PRIOR ACTIVITIES TO BE COMPLETED:

 Prior to start the installation, refer to the approved design/ shop drawings
related to, the area of installations and ensure the required materials are available at
site as per approved material submittals. Any discrepancies, damage etc., found will
be notified and reported for further action.
 Check all materials delivered to site is inspected properly by QA/QC
engineer/inspector and check it is stored properly as per manufacturer
recommendations.
 Work shall be carried out by the site staff under strict supervision and
guidance of the concerned Supervisors/ Foremen/ Engineers.
 Ensure that the work area is ready and safe to start the installation and
termination of ELV Cables.
 Obtain the approved design/shop drawings with the latest revision in
preparation of carrying out the works.
 Ensure that the installations and termination of LV/MV Cables are carried out
in accordance with manufacturer’s installation recommendations, requirements of
applicable standards and in accordance with the recognized institutions and specified
in project specifications to ensure that the installation complies with the requirements

9. HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY:

 All staff will have a safety induction carried out by the contractor before
commencing any activities on site.
 Prior to commencing any activity, labour force shall receive a tool box talk on
the project site safety regulations from the contractor safety officer on a weekly basis
on topics appropriate to the activities being undertaken.
 A method statement briefing will be given to all staff before the
commencement of the work and a record shall be kept.
 Any process that is adopted that may have particular safety risk will be
assessed and addressed as required.
 All activities will be subject to a risk assessment by the contractor safety
officer before the commencement of work.

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 Ensure only trained persons shall operate the power tools.

 Ensure all concerned personnel shall use PPE and all other items as required
and full specifications of equipment to be used.
 Ensure adequate lighting and adequate space is provided in the working area
at night time.
 Ensure that in all areas where there is a risk of falling from height preventative
measures will be taken and identify them.
 Ensure service shaft opening are provided with barricade, tape, safety nets.
 All BEC-MEP tradesmen, operators etc. are qualified and will have licenses
and their competency level issued by BEC.

Access/ Egress: BEC will provide scaffoldings assembly with attached step ladder
and rubberize wheel. Platforms will be provided on top of the scaffolding assembly
and circulated with tubular railings at adequate height to protect the workers.
Aluminum step ladders will be used in instances where scaffolding is not permitted in
the workplace and for alignment purposes of installation. Safety personnel should be
involved in preparation and approval scaffolding assembly and ladders prior to use.

Lighting Arrangements: Sufficient lighting to the workplace area shall be provided

by the experience electrician under the instruction of his supervisor/foremen.
Safety personnel are involved in the activity to maintain safety measures of
temporary electrical wirings installation.

Emergency Arrangements: In case of any injury or illness which includes

electrocution, inform the Safety Officer/ First Aider for appropriate assistance.
Depending upon the case the Safety Officer will inform the relevant parties and move
the patient to clinic or other arrangement prevailing in the project.

Housekeeping: The supervisor has the responsibility to ensure the site is kept clean
from any debris. Any material leftovers shall be collected and put into designated
disposal box. Unused materials shall be returned to proper storage in every end of
each day work.

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10. ENVIRONMENT:
 Any wasted generated to above work shall be segregated and disposed of
according to the Site and Authority Norms.
 Any chemical/cleaner used for the job will be kept in container to avoid
spillage on the ground.

11. QUALITY ASSURANCE/CONTROL

 The QC Inspector has the full-time surveillance during the activities to ensure
that all works has done as per this method statement. Any found deficiency shall be
immediately corrected based on the procedure and specification workmanship
requirements. To check all necessary documents are prepared and approved by
Engineer.

12. PROCEDURE/ WORK METHODOLOGY:

 Check all materials delivered to site is inspected properly by QA/QC
engineer/inspector and check it is stored properly.
 Work shall be carried out by the site staff under strict supervision and
guidance of the concerned Supervisors/Foremen/ Engineers.
 The contractor QA/QC engineer/inspector shall check all the installations as
per the installation checklist.
 Inspection Request (IR) shall be prepared and submitted by QA/QC
engineer/inspector for inspection and approval of employer representative.
 QA/QC Inspector shall arrange inspection for installation as per ITP.
 Site Engineer along with QA/QC inspector is responsible for all installation
activities for getting the work inspected/approved by consultant.

General Requirement for installation and termination of LV/MV cables:

 Ensure ELV cables material receiving inspection is approved before pulling.

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 Ensure that cable trenches, duct-banks, sleeves for building penetrations,

raceways are inspected and approved by consultant inspectors prior to cable pulling
activity.
 All works shall be in accordance with project specification, approved shop
drawings, and as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
 Manhole opening shall be free of protrusions that could injure personnel or
prevent ready egress.
 Conduct continuity and insulation test of cables in drum using approved test
record sheet prior to the delivery at site installation.

Specific Installation of ELV Cables:

 Fix the hydraulic jack in the cable drum.
 Cables shall be laid using proper and sufficient cable rollers to ensure outer
sheath is not damage during cable pulling and slogging due to its weight.
 Utilize cable pulling manually or by approved power pulling machine with
rapid capacity (in kilogram or pounds)
 Where installing into a duct system via manhole, utilize a feeding tube, long
enough to reach from the conduit entrance to the outside of the manhole.
 The bend radius of LV/MV cables shall be not less than the minimum values
specified and recommended by the manufacturer.
 Support cables at all times without exceeding sags. Cables shall be located in
such a way as to minimize interference with other installed cables.
 Seal cable ends by using end caps and other proper materials during pulling
and immediately after cutting if terminations are not to be made immediately.
 Install cable markers and identifications in accordance with the project
specifications and requirements, and locate them in such a way that they are visibly
seen and readily available during final cable termination activity.
 Cares shall be taken to prevent tension bending of LV/MV cables. The radius
value of cable bend after installation and termination shall not be less than the
manufacturer’s recommendation.

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 LV/MV cables shall be installed in such a way that the number of cable
crossings will be minimized.
 Avoid below/above grade obstructions in any cable run to maintain
reasonable enough access.
 Backfilling of LV/MV cable trenches shall be as per approved materials,
project specifications, and approved shop drawings.
 Protective red tiles, and warning tapes shall be installed as per project
specifications/approved shop drawings.

Continuity Test:
 LV/MV cables shall be tested before terminations and should be fully
prepared and completed.
 Test shall be performed using a digital multi-meter with valid calibration.

Insulation Resistance (Megger) Test:

 LV/MV cables shall be tested before termination and should be fully prepared
and completed.
 All cable ends under test shall be guarded from accidental contact as well as
separation from all ends or elements not subject to test.
 Test shall be performed using an insulation resistance tester of rating 1000
VDC for LV cables and 2500 VDC minimum for MV cables.
 Measure insulation resistance at one minute following the application of the
test voltage.
 IR value for LV cables shall be equal to or greater than 50MΩ.
 IR value for MV cables shall be equal to or greater than 5GΩ.

13. ATTACHMENT:
13.1 Safety Risk Assessment
13.2 Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
13.3 Inspection Check List

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