LOOTAH BUILDING SYSTEM
Method Statement for Testing and Commissioning of
Emergency Lighting system
00 08.02.2020 For Approval
REV DATE REASON FOR REVISION BY CHECK APPROVED
Doc. No: - LBS-006-EO-MS-MEP-ELE-0016
Contents
1. SCOPE............................................................................................................................... 3
2. ABBREVIATION.................................................................................................................3
3. REFERENCES.................................................................................................................... 2
4. RESPONSIBILITIES........................................................................................................... 4
5. SITE PLANNING AND PREPARATION.............................................................................4
6.0 WORK METHODOLOGY & SEQUENCE OF WORK.......................................................5
6.1 TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM....................5
7. RESOURCES..................................................................................................................... 9
7.1 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT....................................................................................................9
7.2 MATERIALS..................................................................................................................... 9
7.3 MANPOWER.................................................................................................................. 10
8.0 QUALITY CONTROL......................................................................................................10
9.0 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HSE)................................................................10
10.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................10
11.PERSONEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT........................................................................11
12.ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES............................................................................................11
12.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 11
12.2 MITIGATION MEASURES............................................................................................12
13. APPENDIX...................................................................................................................... 12
13.1. RISK ASSESSMENT FOR TESTING AND COMMISSIONING OF EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM. 12
1.0 SCOPE
The purpose of this method statement is to describe the procedure and methodology to be adopted
as a part of Testing and Commissioning of Emergency Lighting system for the Construction of
Mosque, Ablution & Imam’s House at M7 Stables at Saih Al Salam. This document should be read
in conjunction with the Project Quality Plan and Contract Specifications.
2.0 ABBREVIATION
1. MS - Method Statement
2. RA - Risk Assessment
3. E/E - Employer /Engineer
4. PPE -Personal Protective Equipment
5. HSE - Health Safety and Environment
6. PTW – Permit to Work
7. EPCM- Engineering, Procurement, and Construction management.
Other abbreviations are within the document.
3.0 REFERENCES
1. LBS Safety Policy
2. LBS HSE plan & Procedures.
3. Federal Law No 8-regulation of labor Relationship
4. Federal Law No 24-Protection & Development of the Environment.
5. Local Order No 61 for Waste Management
6. Ministerial Decision No 32/1982 concerning preventing methods to protect employees
7. Ministerial Decision No 37/2 1982 concerning standards of medical care provided for
employees.
8. Code of Construction Safety Practice of Dubai Municipality (DM) Cop’s
9. OSHAS ,9001,14001 & 18001
10. IFC Drawings
4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Manager: Shall be responsible for the proper execution of this procedure and to
ensure that works are undertaken in a safe manner as described herein, to the requisite
quality in accordance with relevant quality procedures and to the agreed timescale.
Safety Manager: Shall be responsible for the implementation of safety procedures on-site
and to ensure that the Risk Assessment within this method statement is followed. He shall
assign a competent Safety Officer to enforce these procedures and to provide guidance to
the operations where applicable.
QA / QC Manager: Shall be responsible for the proper implementation of these procedures
and ensure that inspections and tests are carried out according to the relevant approved
Inspection Test Plan. He shall assign a competent Quality Control Inspector to perform
inspections.
Construction Manager: Shall be responsible for the site implementation of these
procedures and to provide all the resources from competent and trained manpower, tools,
equipment, and approved materials. He shall coordinate with the Quality Control Inspector
for inspections and issuance of Request for Inspections (RFI). He shall be responsible for the
safety of all personnel working on these activities.
MEP Engineer: Shall be responsible for the overall execution of works, and also responsible
for following all HSE and quality procedure.
Safety Officers: Shall be responsible for the implementation of all safety requirements and
to ensure that the works are undertaken in a safe and proper manner, all in accordance with
the approved Construction Phase HSE Plan, the approved method statement and the
approved Job Safety Analysis.
Quality Control Inspector: Shall be responsible for inspection and verification that the
procedures are properly implemented and that inspections are undertaken in accordance
with the approved Inspection Test Plan in a timely manner.
5.0 SITE PLANNING AND PREPARATION
Ensure all the employees attend site-specific induction covering safety, environment, and
quality.
Acquire approvals and inspection for plant & machinery to enter inside the site locations if
any.
Any PTW for General works will be applied and obtained prior to works on site.
All environmental control will be established in accordance with the Site Environmental
Plan.
Ensure that all the necessary clearances from the Construction team are obtained prior to
start the work.
Check that the shop drawings and material submittals are approved and verify that the
materials are as per the approved by the Engineer.
Check that pipes are delivered pre-packed in standard quantities
Inspect the pipes stored on a reasonably flat surface free from large stones or sharp
projections.
Loading and unloading of pipes should be carried out by hand and use of skids should be
avoided
Pipes should not be dragged along a rough surface.
Extra care should be exercised in handling pipes to avoid damages.
Check work area is clean and safe to proceed for the installation & testing works.
6.0 WORK METHODOLOGY & SEQUENCE OF WORK
Testing and Commissioning of Emergency Lighting system.
6.1 COMMISSIONING OF EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM:
Apply for necessary permits to work, and access to Distribution Boards
Isolate the mains supply to the check panel
Disconnect loop cabling and check to confirm continuity and polarity
Disconnect the loop earth/screen/drain-wire, check continuity and ensure no connections
have been made to the main system earth other than to the panel earth bar. Earth only
one screen/drain wire
Re-connect all loops cabling, and check all connections are secure, connect batteries –
then power up the unit
Initiate self-learn mode, and ensure that all allocated system addresses are being
displayed on the screen
Any discrepancies between the addresses displayed, and those shown on the address
sheets should be investigated and rectified by the installing contractor
Measure and record voltage at the last fitting on each connected spur, minimum voltage
should be no less than 20volts
Ensure that all the luminaries have a Battery Voltage and Charge Current and that all of
the cell references are correct
Initiate and complete a ONE/THREE HOUR emergency test and visually check that all
lamps have struck
Site Monitor Testing
Before full system tests can be carried out, the site monitor software will require setting
up with the system parameters i.e. network address identification for panels, printers etc.
(See Site Monitor installation manual for relevant information).
SYSTEM INTEGRITY AND FUNCTIONALITY TESTS
In order to prove the system functionality the following testing regime shall be carried out
to prove the reporting structure to the panels and front end P.C.
Graphics Package
The system disc will be installed on the P.C provided and user pro les will be set. Before
full system tests can be carried out, the graphics software will require setting up with the
system parameters i.e. network address identification for panels, printers etc.
A selection of random tests will be undertaken to ensure that the system is fully
operational and reporting correctly displaying the correct text information as previously
provided by the customer on the text sheets submitted.
SYSTEM INTEGRITY AND FUNCTIONALITY TESTS
In order to prove the system functionality the same testing regime shall be carried out to
prove the reporting structure to the panels and front end P.C. as with site monitor.
Results of all tests to be tabulated and included on the commissioning report.
Any anomalies associated with any of the above tests are to be investigated and
corrected, and the tests repeated before a commissioning certificate is issued for the
entire system
7. RESOURCES
7.1 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
The following tools will be utilized to complete the works:
Multimeter
Low resistance megger
Hand tools
Hand gloves.
7.2 MATERIALS
Emergency Lighting system (As per approved Material Submittal)
7.3 MANPOWER
The required manpower shall be reassessed for each activity. In general, the following Supervision
& resources will be in deployed:
MEP Engineer
Safety Officers
Foreman and charge hands
Technician
General Labors
8.0 QUALITY CONTROL
All delivered Emergency Lighting system shall be subject to inspection and approval of the
Engineer/ Consultant in line with the approved material submittal.
All Emergency Lighting system shall be inspected in accordance with the approved
drawings.
9.0 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HSE)
The Health Safety and Environment Project Management Plan institutes the overall mechanism for the
risk management processes with regard to the Project. Processes are implemented at the earliest
stages within the project cycle, identifying risk and facilitating an opportunity for the application of
appropriate mitigation strategies. As an integral part of the planning process, prior to the commencement
of any operational activity a suitable and sufficient specific assessment (RA) of the risks associated with
the works should be undertaken.
10.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Starting instructions will be given by the supervisors at the start of each activity to explain
the methodology of works and to communicate safe working procedures to the operatives.
These talks are structured in a way to highlight to major risks involved in the activity and
the various control measures required in order to minimize the risk. It is delivered in a
manner such as the key points that will be remembered by the operatives receiving it.
Toolbox talk meetings will be held for each crew, on group or employees, regarding more
general topics of the Project HSE Policy; for example, lessons learned, near-miss reports,
implementation of the requirements and message from the LBS management or
Employers HSE personnel.
11.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS
All workers will be issued and trained in the use of the required PPE equipment to comply with
contract procedures and local regulations and will be supplemented with PPE as required by MSDS
& COSHH assessments. This will include but will not be limited to;
Hard Hats
Safety Boots with ankle support and steel toe caps
Safety Goggles
High Visibility Vests / Overalls with integrated reflective strips
Hand gloves
Face Masks
A variety of mechanisms, such as method statement briefings and toolbox talks will be
implemented to ensure all relevant personnel is appropriately informed.
In addition to their safety induction received at their arrival on-site, all the workers will have a
toolbox meeting in order to be briefed about the risks of their specific work task, prior to the
start of works.
12.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
12.1 INTRODUCTION
As part of the development of the Organization’s Environmental Management System(s) the
significant issues that are faced both on-site and within offices or other facilities should be
addressed. This approach subsequently allows for a systematic focus upon the important
environmental aspects to be adopted which in turn facilitates prioritization of limited
resources
12.2 MITIGATION MEASURES
Toolbox talks and care shall be taken to avoid excessive usage of water.
General housekeeping rules for all operatives shall be observed.
Stationary equipment e.g. lighting towers, generator, etc. will have containment trays
beneath.
Maintaining good housekeeping minimizes hazardous waste production by increasing the
likelihood that chemicals will be used before they expire and reducing the need to clean up
chemical spills.
Unauthorized personnel entry shall be restricted.
Organize the work and setup tools and equipment correctly.
Check all types of equipment are in good working condition.
13. APPENDIX
13.1. Risk Assessment for Testing and Commissioning of Emergency Lighting system.
