Document Number: HOC-MS-M-PL-003Rev0
Document Number: HOC-MS-M-PL-003Rev0
Document Number: HOC-MS-M-PL-003Rev0
1. PURPOSE ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3
2. SCOPE -------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
4. REFERENCES ----------------------------------------------------------- 4
To define the methodology to be followed for the Installation of Plumbing Water Piping.
To establish, the acceptance criteria, for the handling, installation, pressure testing of
Polypropylene Pipe (PPR) and copper pipes for Plumbing System and to ensure
compliance with the Project Specifications, QCS-2010, Approved Shop Drawings and
Approved Material Submittals for Proposed Phase -2 Horse Owner’s Complex Project.
2. SCOPE
The method statement is prepared to ensure the requirements for the Plumbing Water
Piping Installation on the Proposed Phase -2 Horse Owner’s Complex carried out in the
prescribed manner and also complying Safety and Health procedure as well. This
includes but is not limited to the pipe, fittings, support systems, inspection testing,
insulation and acceptance of such water pipe work systems as indicated on the
approved shop drawings. This includes the cold water supply to all the plumbing fixtures
and water supply to the water heaters and hot water to all the plumbing fixtures.
3. PIPE MATERIALS
1. Copper pipe work shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS 2871: Part 1;
underground pipes shall be to Table Y with a coating of seamless continuous PVC
sheeting and above ground pipes shall be to Table X. Copper and copper alloy tube
fittings should comply with the relevant provisions of BS 864: Part 1, Type B or BS 864:
Part 2, Type A.
2. The use and installation of polyethylene pipe work shall comply with the relevant
provisions of BS 1972 (above ground use), BS 6437 (general purposes) and BS 6572
(below ground use). Copper alloy tube fittings for polyethylene pipes shall comply with
the relevant provisions of BS 864: Part 3. Joints for polyethylene pipes shall comply with
the relevant provisions of BS 5114 and BS 3505.
3. The use and installation of polypropylene pipe work shall comply with the relevant
provisions of BS 4991 and shall be Series 1. The use and installation of unplasticized
PVC (PVC-U) pipe work shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS 3505. Solvent
welded joints and fittings for PVC-U pipes shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS
4346: Part 1. Mechanical joints and fittings for PVC-U
4. REFERENCES
5. RESPONSIBILITIES
b. Safety department shall ensure that all plant have valid Documentations /
certifications. Operator's documentation shall be verified as applicable.
c. All documents & certification to be provided to and Al Jaber HSE section.
b) Tools
7. MATERIAL HANDLING
5.1 Site Engineer will be responsible on checking and receiving all the materials
delivered at site prior to stock on storage area
5.2 All materials shall be submitted for approval to Al Jaber and consultant prior
to procurement and delivery to site.
5.5 Deliver pipes with factory-applied end caps. Maintain end caps through
shipping, storage and handling to prevent pipe end damage and prevent
entrance of dirt, debris and moisture.
5.6 Pipes shall be stacked or maintained in their original packing bundles. Pipes of
differing sizes shall be stacked separately. Protect stored pipes from moisture and
dirt. Elevate above ground. Do not exceed structural capacity of floor and don't
over-stack the pipes in a way that may cause damage to the bottom layers.
5.7 Schedule delivery to minimize long term storage at project site and to prevent
overcrowding of construction spaces.
5.8 Coordinate delivery with the installation times to ensure minimum holding times
for items that are hazardous, easily damaged or sensitive to deterioration, theft
and other losses
5.11 Care shall be taken to prevent the ingress of dirt or foreign objects into pipe or
5.13 All materials delivered to site must have all relevant supporting documents
complying with the specification of the project. Upon inspection approval it can be
deliver to storage area, fabrication area or installation area.
5. 14 Manufacturer's recommendation with regard to storage requirements shall form
the basis for material storage and preservation.
5.15 Material will be sorted/ identified by labels in storage area according to type
and size.
a. Check and verify the actual site condition against readiness and safety.
b. Check that no other activities that may disturb the work are ongoing at the same
area.
c. Check that previous finished installations are properly protected
d. Prepare all the materials, equipments and tools that will be necessary during the
execution time.
e. Check all the materials that will be used if that are complying with Project
specifications and Approved Material Transmittal.
f. Confirm bench marks with Al Jaber.
g. Check the workers daily before reporting to site if they wore complete Personal
Protective Equipment.
h. Prepare all shop drawings before commencing any activities.
i. Prepare daily work permit and conduct daily Toolbox Meeting with the workers for
preventing any unwanted incidents.
j. Ensure all site personnel have undergone site safety induction.
k. Ensure that installation work is undertaken by trained and experienced personnel.
l. Ensure that pipe open ends are securely closed with tight fitting plugs or covers
when work is completed or suspended at shift end.
m. Every work place must ensure proper housekeeping before leaving the activity
area, all tools are on proper place and secure the materials from deterioration or
damaged.
n. Implement the ZERO ACCIDENT PROGRAM protocol every time on site.
a. Ensure that all contractors and service providers are informed of the installation
works and of any potential disruption or access restrictions that may apply.
b. Ensure all work areas are released by the main contractor, before proceeding with
the works.
c. Ensure all drawings are the latest revision and approved for construction issue.
d. Ensure all drawings are fully co-coordinated with all other services & installations
e. Mark all pipe routes on the slab using chalk lines. Make sure all routes are as per
the approved shop drawings.
f. Check the location of structural openings in relation to piping routes as indicated
on the drawings.
g. Check the location of the piping within risers to ensure adequate space has been
allowed to facilitate the services.
h. Check the adequate access has been provided for the location of the valves and
other in-line equipment for the purpose of maintenance and servicing.
i. Check that adequate allowance has been made for the application of insulation.
j. Check all the materials before bringing to site if free from any damage through
material handling or free from any foreign materials.
k. Confirm the material and sizes of the pipes same as mentioned in the approved
shop drawings and approved material submittal.
l. Confirm that adequate means of access to high level installation areas is
available.
m. Check all scaffolds and mobile towers are in compliance with the
project requirements.
n. Provide safety sign and barricades on the area, if it is high level, building edge or
other risky work area. Ensure that sufficient signboards are present on such risky
working area.
o. Reference elevation and coordinates shall be established by a surveyor and
should be recorded. This information shall be used throughout installation when referring
to elevations or coordinates.
p. Check to ensure that all equipment and tools required, to undertake the works in a
proper and efficient manner, are available and in good working order.
q. Ensure that all quick assembly mobile towers are assembled correctly. Ensure
that all personnel assembling and dismantling such towers are adequately instructed on
correct assembly methods.
9. CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY
a) All materials shall be submitted for approval prior to procurement & delivery to
site.
b) Materials shall be inspected on delivery to site, to ensure compliance with the
approved submittal and tag list drawings. An Over, Shortage and Damage report shall be
completed for all deliveries.
c) Materials shall be unloaded in proper manner and shall not be dropped to the
ground, but lowered carefully.
d) Material shall be stored appropriately and stacked on racks in a covered area.
e) Rejected Material will be stored temporary on site at a suitable quarantine area
with proper identification label to avoid unintended use until being returned for
replacement.
a. UEI shall notify Al Jaber and consultant for all material inspections and approval.
b. Prior to installation ensure final fix material is approved and in accordance with
MDS, QCS 2010, Project Specifications and Kahramaa Standards.
c. Ensure that the materials delivered are free from damages,
d. Arrangement to provide manufacturer's installation manuals.
e. Ensure that all work areas have been released by the main contractor, prior to
proceeding with the work.
o. Check to ensure that branch connections for instruments are correct and located as
per the drawings. Ensure that such instruments as pressure and temperature
a. Water hammer arresters will be installed at each battery of fixtures, at each end of
branch line between the last two fixtures served.
b. For long runs of piping serving a remote item of equipment, water hammer
arrester will be installed as close as possible to the shut-off valves in accordance to
manufacturer's instructions
c. Sizing and operating pressure will refer to manufacturer's instruction and
catalogue
a. Trap primer is a necessity in areas where drains are infrequently used and
provides positive protection to maintain trap seals
Note: Remove the piston or valve during the soldering process. Replace
the piston once the soldering is completed.
e. After the unit is installed, check through the vacuum breaker ports to see that
water flows to the drain trap when the cold water line is flowing, and that the valve shuts
off when the water line is closed.
a. Prior to installation, provisions should be made to flush the piping of any debris or
other foreign materials to ensure proper system operation.
b. Remove the union tailpieces and gaskets from the valve, to prevent valve damage
during the soldering process. Ensure that union nuts are placed over
piping.
c. Ensure that piping is properly flushed and install the valve with supplied gaskets
using the union connections after soldering.
d. Ensure that valve installed where it will be accessible for cleaning, servicing or
adjustment.
C) Concealed Pipework:
a. Make sure that walls are at least rough plastered and finished levels are marked
by the civil contractor. If proper cladding levels are not marked, the pipes could be too
deep or too shallow inside. Pipes deep in the wall will require use of extension nipples at
faucets.
b. Mark locations and outlets on walls according to approved shop drawings.
c. After layout has been established, marking the pipes route on the wall with two
marked lines according to size of the pipe to be installed.
d. Based on the approved shop drawings, approved mark position installed on a wall,
floor or ceiling depending on the position of pipe fitting. Use positioning device such as ridge,
water level machine, water ruler and angle ruler.
Safety will be a major factor during pressure testing to ensure a safe working
environment for all on site personnel and to safeguard plant and equipment.
Prior to commencing testing a tool box talk will be given to all personnel identifying
the potential dangers of pressure testing and to make everyone aware that testing
is ongoing in the area. This method statement will be used as the text for the tool
box talk.
a. Inspection and Testing shall be as set out in the Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) and to
be as per Project Specification and QCS 2010 Section-19, Part-6, Clause 6.3.
b. On satisfactory inspection by construction that installed system is incompliance
with the procedures and the specifications as set out above and in the contract
documents, a request shall be made for an inspection of the works by UEI QA/QC
group.
c. The QA/QC group shall inspect the works and where necessary generate a
punch list and it shall be then action the items on the punch list.
d. A Request for Inspection shall then be raised for the client to inspect the works.
On satisfactory inspection by the client, and on action of any punch items raised during
such inspection, the system shall then be released for the next activity.
e. Test limits will be indicated on a drawing. A test may comprise a complete
system or a section of piping within a system. Test limits shall be at flanged or similar
mechanical joints.
f. All in line instruments (pressure gauges, thermometers, etc.) shall be removed
during testing, as shall control valves or check valve internals. (Unless CV is removed)
Temporary spades/blinds will be installed where necessary at the test limit points.
g. All test equipment (pumps, manifolds, gauges, etc.) will be inspected prior to use to
make sure they comply with the site safety requirements. All gauges shall have a valid
calibration certificate available for inspection. Generally two gauges will be
All project and site personal shall be responsible for project HSE. Daily / weekly
HSE inspection shall be taken place.
Construction Manager
Site Engineer
Supervisor
QC Inspector
QA/QC Engineer
Quantity Surveyor
Safety Office
Foreman
Trade Workers
Helpers / Labours
Drivers
All personnel will be competently trained to carry out the activities they are
undertaking,
All personnel will receive a site induction into method statements, safety,
All tools and materials shall be inspected and approved prior to use on site.
14. SAFETY
The Safety of all personnel and equipment is our highest priority during
the execution of the works. Al Jaber HSE plan ]
Safety First!
The Safety of all personnel and equipment is our highest priority during
the execution of the works:
Safety Tool Box talk shall be given by the site supervisor every week and / or as
daily site briefings
Safety Tool Box talk shall brief the task topic / subject and shall be given in
languages understandable by multinational workforce.
Safety Tool Box talks attendance shall be recorded on a sheet and signed by
attendees. TBT records to be submitted to BMMG.
Housekeeping.
Signage
All material shall be identified and all material safety data sheets should be read
and understood before use
d. Housekeeping
e. Signage
All necessary safety warning signs and caution signs shall be displayed at
work locations.
Location of Work:
Site wide
Task
Plumbing Water Supply Piping
Description:
Materials Tools & Equipment I Hazardous Substances
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Power operated drills. Hand tools, Pipe Cutting oil
Pipes, Fittings, Brackets scaffolds, Welding machine Fire
and Supports Extinguishers , Grinders
(x) Falls of people from height (x) Falls of materials from heights. [8J Hazardous Substances
(x) Slips, Trips and Falls (x) Electricity (x) Fire I Explosion I Burns
(x) Lifting Operations (x) Manual Handling ( ) Excavations Trenches
(x) High temperature and humidity (x) Abrasive Wheels (x) Pressure Testing
( ) Confined Space ( ) Radiation (x) Noise
(x) Full Body Harness. (x) Nitrile I Chemical resistant gloves. (x) Leather I Rigger Gloves
(x) Welding Shield (x) Full Face Visor (x) Fire Retardant Overalls
(x) Welding Gloves ( ) High Impact Goggles ( ) Chemical Resistant goggles
Permits To Work
store
Driver Driver 3 3 9 Memo of Al Jaber's PPE 1 4 4
getting requirements to be sent
out of to all delivery drivers. UEI
Vehicle drivers to be inducted and
w/out fill aware of Al Jaber
PPE policies.. Supervisor to
ensure Driver has PPE at
the main gate. No PPE no
entry policy to be adopted
Likelihood of Risk
Likelihood Description Rating
Unlikely Occurrence close to zero 1
May
happen Capable of taking place 2
Likely Tend or inclined to occur 3
Very likely High inclination of occurrence 4
Most definitely happen - not if
Certain but when 5
Severity of Risk
Severity of
Description Rating
Risk
Minor
Injury First aid on site 1
Minor
Injury First aid off site 2
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Up to 3 day Injury 3
Major
Injury Reportable 4
Death 5
Likelihood
1 2 3 4 5
1 1 2 3 4 5
2 2 4 6 8 10
Severity 3 3 6 9 12 15
4 4 8 12 16 20
5 5 10 15 20 25
Classification
1-4 Attention Required - Low Risk
5-9 Corrective Measures Required -
Medium Risk
10 - 16 Corrective Action Required - High
Risk
20 - 25 Serious Risk - Elimination of Hazard
required