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METHOD STATEMENT FOR FIRST FIX PLUMBING AND

SANITARY WORKS

PROJECT : Chancery Building Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

CLIENT : Embassy Of The Republic Of Ghana, Ethiopia

FORIGN CONSULTANT : Gahanna Institute of Architects (GIA)/ Swatson consult, Accra Gahanna

LOCAL-CONSULTANT : MFB Engineering Consultancy PLC

CONTRACTOR : MEEG Building contractor PLC,Ethiopia

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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1. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................................................3
1.1 INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................3
1.2 STAFF AND TRAINING......................................................................................................................4
1.3 MATERIAL HANDELING...................................................................................................................4
1.5 ACCESS/ EGRESS..............................................................................................................................4
1.6 LOGISTICS........................................................................................................................................4
2. SCOPE & OBJECTIVES........................................................................................................................5
2.1 HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES................................................................................................................5
2.2 RESPONSIBILITIES / SUPERVISION...................................................................................................5
3. Method Statements..........................................................................................................................6
3.1 TASK DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................................................6
3.2 START OF WORK .............................................................................................................................6
3.3 SURFACE PREPARATION..................................................................................................................6
3.4 PLUMBING AND SANITARY WORK..................................................................................................7
3.4.1 PLUMBING WATER SUPPLY LINES................................................................................................7
3.5 FINAL INSPECTION AND HANDING OVER......................................................................................12
3.6 PROTECTION..................................................................................................................................12
3.7 RESOURCE REQUIREMENT............................................................................................................13
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1. REVISION RECORD

This page is a record of all revisions of the document identified below by number and title. All
previous revisions are hereby superseded and are to be destroyed.

Rev Date By Chkd. Approved Description of Revisions

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1. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

1.1 INTRODUCTION

It is one of the Company’s objectives to introduce modern techniques to the construction

industry. In order to ensure the timely completion and quality of works, we exhibit our
methodology of the works as follows.

The responsibility of management is to ensure that the construction works are executed in
accordance with the contract requirements. There are construction work methodology forms
that help the execution of tasks to be as desired. In addition, the standard technical specification
is used as references on the preparation of this form.

1.2 STAFF AND TRAINING

This project will be carried out by staff and sub-contractors to MEGG contractors, all members of
staff are experienced; sub-contractors are carefully selected for competence, experience,
trustworthiness and quality of work. The contractor has an on-going program of training for
staff. A site manager will be appointed to each contract that will be responsible for quality and
safety. Apprentices and young workers will be supervised and are not allowed to carry out tasks
or operate machinery for which they have not been trained.

1.3 MATERIAL HANDELING

All materials required for site will be unloaded to a designated unloading and storage area,
which will be away from the work area as far as, is practicable. This area will be kept tidy to
minimize trip hazards. Materials as and when required will be collected from the storage area to
the work area. All staff will take care when handling materials.

1.4 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

All site workers will wear Safety boots, Hi Visibility Vests, Dust mask, Hard Hats and protective
clothing at all times, other items of PPE (Personal protective equipment) such as eye protection,
and gloves are available to be worn as and when necessary.
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1.5 ACCESS/ EGRESS

Adequate access and egress should be provided to the site. Access will be through designated
entrance and exit pathways only.

1.6 LOGISTICS

Contractor will deploy a dedicated team for the specified work.

2. SCOPE & OBJECTIVES

The Purpose of this procedure is to ensure that all plumbing and sanitary works are executed in
accordance with the contract requirements, hazards are analyzed, and safety procedures
implemented all quality assurance/control activities are conducted in a systematic manner.

2.1 HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES

 All workers involved will be trained in all necessary hazard recognition and control
measures especially in safe manual handling techniques and the need to keep all access
always clear to work area.
 Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn at all times.
 Secure barricades within the area whenever necessary.
 Washing facilities should be provided.
 Provision of scaffolding when working at heights and only qualified persons will erect and
dismantle the scaffolds.
 Working area where objects and debris are falling will be declared as restricted zone and
will be barricaded.
 Scaffolds will only be used for its intended purpose and capacity. Never used scaffold as
blocks storage.
 Wearing safety harness when working on heights shall be strictly implemented to not less
than 1.8 meter.
 Only qualified and trained personnel will do the task.
 Keep the work place clean and tidy at all times.
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2.2 RESPONSIBILITIES / SUPERVISION

 Project Engineer - shall be responsible for the execution of this procedure and to ensure
that works are undertaken in a safe manner to the requisite quality and to the time
agreed timescale. He shall advise and coordinate with other contractors pertaining to
access and interface requirements.
 Site Engineer - shall be responsible for the site implementation of this procedure
including control and monitor the safety of the workers.
 Surveyor - in coordination with Site Engineer has the responsibility to perform all survey
works according to the approved shop drawings.
 Safety Officer - shall be responsible for the strict implementation of safety procedure
during work commencements.

3. Method Statements

3.1 TASK DESCRIPTION

This method statement describes the work process for plumbing and sanitary work and includes
repair work.

3.2 START OF WORK

 Particular attention should be paid to property where children are present; children and
adults must be kept away from the work area at all times and protected from dangers of
power tools and substances.
 Everyone on the working site must wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
 Ensure the area to be prepared and exit points are clear of obstruction and that safe
access and egress is maintained.
 Check any electrical or hand tools for damage or faults, faulty or damaged tools must be
removed from service immediately.
 Place tools and equipment in safe storage near the work area.
 Large and/or heavy items will be tandem lifted; instead of lifting beyond human
capabilities.
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 Ensure area is left safe at end of the working day.

3.3 SURFACE PREPARATION

 It must be ensured that the surfaces to receive the sanitary work are clean and free from
sharp objects.

3.4 PLUMBING AND SANITARY WORK

3.4.1 INTERNAL PLUMBING AND SANITARY WORK

3.4.1.1. INTERNAL PLUMBING WATER SUPPLY LINES

 After finishing the plastering block work in each floor, we will start marking the location
of all the water supply lines as per the approved shop drawings.
 We will start to cut the marked locations by using the grinder,
 We will fix in position, PPR water lines as per the approved shop drawings.
 Apply Nito-bond bonding agent (Already submitted and approved by the Engineer) on the
grinder cut areas, then re-plaster all pipe lines. Make sure that the new plaster ends flush
with the pre-plastered surface.
 Piping through plasterboard walls and ceilings is performed by fixing the pipes with
plasterboard frames using approved Pipe tie up to the sanitary fixture point.
 Any connection and branching from a riser pipe will be conducted inside ceiling (There
will be inspection frame just on pipe branching points) in order to protect the
plasterboard walls from leak risks.
 Clamp pipe assemblies on to the brackets. Ensure the pipes area unit in ‘line’ (horizontal
runs) or in ‘plumb’ (vertical stacks).
 PPR pipes joined by welding. The procedure adopted will be illustrated below.
1. Place the right-sized sockets onto the fusion tool. Most PPR fusion tools come
with pairs of male and female sockets of various sizes, which correspond to
common PPR pipe diameters.
 Handheld fusion tools can usually handle PPR pipes ranging from 16 to 110
millimeters by providing dices of different diameters.
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2. Plug in the fusion tool to begin heating the sockets.

Most fusion tools will plug into a standard 110v outlet. The tool will likely take
several minutes for the tool to heat the sockets to the necessary temperature.
 Be very careful around a hot fusion tool and make sure everyone in the area
knows it’s on and hot. The sockets reach temperatures of over 250°C and
can cause severe burns.
3. Trim your pipe to length with a smooth, clean cut.
 While the fusion tool heats, mark and cut your pipe to the desired length
using PPR cutter tool to obtain a clean cut which is perpendicular to the axis.
Make sure the cuts are as smooth and even as possible, and clear away any
burrs with fine-grit sandpaper.
4. Clean the PPR pieces with a dry cloth.
 Use dry cloth to clean the outside of the pipe and the inside of the fitting to
be joined. Let the pieces dry for a few m oments.
5. Mark the welding depth on the joining end of the pipe.
 Use a pencil to make the corresponding mark on the pipe.
6. Confirm that the fusion tool is fully heated.
 The fusion tools have a display that tells you when the tool is heated and
ready to go. The target temperature is typically 260 °C
7. Press the PPR pieces straight into their respective sockets.
If you have a table-mounted fusion tool, hold the pipe in one hand and the
fitting in the other so you can insert them simultaneously. Hold and insert the
pieces straight in line with the sockets, not at an angle.
 Push the pipe into the female socket until you reach the depth marking you
put on it.
 Push the fitting onto the male socket until it touches the ridge or line
marked on the socket.
8. Pull the PPR pieces straight out of the sockets.

Just like when you put them in place on the sockets, don’t remove the pipe or fitting
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at an angle. Otherwise, you’ll deform the softened, nearly gooey PPR.

 Pull the pieces off as soon as the alarm sounds or they’ve reached their
heating time. Otherwise, the ends will deform and melt.
9. Hold the fused pipe pieces in place for 30 seconds.

PPR pipe heats very quickly and cools very quickly. Within 30 seconds, the
pieces will have cooled enough to fuse into one piece of PPR pipe.

 Use K-flex tube thermal insulation material on hot PPR pipes. Split the tube and
treat with adhesive tape after warping on the pipe. (Please refer to the material
data sheet attached below)
 Use rubber clamp to support PPR Pipes, the spacing between clamps shall not
exceed 80cm for 25mm diameter pipes. For pipes of diameter 32 and above the
spacing can be extended up to 1.2m based on the support detail stated on
manfacturer detail.
 Provide branches on the pipe assembly for connections to internal pipe work.
Provide uninflected valves on water system pipes at locations shown on operating
drawings; at simply approachable heights.
 Perform pressure test on PPR pipes at a specified pressure, for the specified
duration, tests must be witnessed and approved by consultant representative.
 Pipes shall be as per approved colour code and provide identification labels where
called for.
 Ensure that base waterproofing of toilet floors is completed.
 Assemble pipe headers and connect them to branches left in the shaft for this
purpose. Pre-fabricate wherever possible.
 Flush the installed pipe work for water supply pipes to remove debris or
blockages, if any.
 Check Chrome plated (CP) fittings for leaks and firmness and refit them if
necessary.
 Ensure that proper tools are used, and they must not make scratches or any other
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kind of damages on the chrome-plated fixtures.

 After finishing installation of water supply pipes, close all openings with tap,
connect with pressure test machine at a specified pressure (12 bar working
pressure), and test for leakage for 2 hours duration.

3.4.1.2 INTERNAL WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES

 After finishing the plastering block work in each floor, we will start marking the
location of all drainage lines as per the approved shop drawings.
 We will start to cut the marked locations by using the grinder,
 We will fix in position, uPVC waste lines as per the approved shop drawings.
 Apply Nito-bond bonding agent (Already submitted and approved by the
Engineer) on the grinder cut areas, then re-plaster all pipe lines. Make sure that
the new plaster ends flush with the pre-plastered surface.
 Piping through plasterboard walls and ceilings is performed by fixing the pipes
with plasterboard frames using approved Pipe tie up to the sanitary fixture point.
 Any connection and branching from a riser pipe will be conducted inside ceiling
(There will be inspection frame just on pipe branching points) in order to protect
the plasterboard walls from leak risks.
 UPVC pipe joining will be performed by Sockets, which are fitted with
preassembled and pre-lubricated O-ring gasket. (please refer to the attached
catalogue below)
 The procedure adopted will be illustrated below

1. Cutting Upvc Pipe with a Hacksaw

a. Clamp the pipe into place with a vise.
 The most basic and most widely used tool in cutting pipe, PVC or otherwise, would be the
hacksaw. It's still important to secure the PVC in place using a vise or any equivalent, to
avoid letting it slip around and risk cutting yourself with a glancing swipe of the blade. Be
extremely careful and take the necessary precautions in clamping the pipe into the place.
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b. Mark your PVC where the cut is required.

 Use a permanent marker to clearly indicate where on the pipe you're going to cut.
c. Seat the teeth into the pipe and start cutting.
 Place the hacksaw onto the mark and hold the handle firmly, then use your other hand to
push down on the top of the saw, seating the teeth into the pipe.
2. Preliminary connection
 Remove the O-ring gaskets and perform a preliminary connection as per the shop
drawing. This helps to check and identify exact location of fittings and whether the pipes
need trimming or not.

3. Final connection
 After confirming the pipe lengths and location of fittings, de assemble the
layout and re connect with the presence of gaskets.
 Test for leaks by filling water up to 1.5m head for a duration of 30minutes.
 After the test is conformed Apply PVC Glue on all fitting and pipe connection
parts.
 Clamp pipe assemblies on to the brackets. Ensure the pipes area unit in ‘line’
(horizontal runs) or in ‘plumb’ (vertical stacks).
 The slope adopted for UPVC pipe layout will be as per the shop drawing.
 Use rubber clamp to support UPVC Pipes, the spacing between clamps shall
not exceed 1.2m based on the support detail stated on the
drawing/spesification.
 Use Fonosphera XB pipe insulation material on vertical and horizontal waste
Upvc pipes, having overlap length not less than 5cm. Tie the insulation sheet
with cable tie at appropriate spacing.
 Application of pipe insulation is not required on rainwater drainage pipes,
Vent pipes and Pipes located at basement floors.
 Ensure that base waterproofing of toilet floors is completed.
 Ensure that pipes area unit in correct slope and area unit supported
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adequately. Invariably make sure that the spacing of supports is as per

specifications. make sure that floor traps area unit put in level (not tilted) so
the water seal isn't diminished.
 Keep all open ends plugged to prevent ingress of construction debris.
 Ensure that proper tools are used, and they must not make scratches or any
other kind of damages on the chrome-plated fixtures.

3.4.2 EXTERNAL PLUMBING AND SANITARY WORK

3.4.2.1. Excavation of trenches

 Mark layout of the pipeline and obtain approval from the Client’s representative.
Barricade sides of trenches to be excavated.
 Start excavation works (Using manual labour or an excavator machine). Ensure that the
width does not exceed the maximum specified.
 Use a leveling instrument to make depth markings all along the length of the excavation.
In certain situations, it may not be practical to use a leveling instrument in a plumbing or
sewerage installation. In such cases, a tube level could be used.
 Allow for deeper excavations to accommodate the PCC base of inspection chambers and
at collars/joints of pipes.
 Additional care should be exercised for excavations deeper than 1.5m, especially in loose
soils. Arrangements should be made for shoring the sides of trenches.
 Care should be taken that excess excavations are always avoided. If in doubt, excavate
less and take out the extra depth in the next stage. Filled in soil invariably settles taking
the pipe with it, disturbing alignments.
 Ensure that excavated earth is always stored away from the edge of the trench.

3.4.2.2. EXTERNAL PLUMBING WATER SUPPLY LINES

 Mark pipelines in ground according to working drawing and provide barricading.

 Excavate trenches to required depths as per working drawings.

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 Prepare base of trench for laying pipes, as per technical specifications.

 Lay the pipes on the prepared base and support them at adequate intervals.

 Test the pipes for leaks under pressure in the presence of client’s representative and
maintain a ‘test certificate’ duly signed by the representatives of the client and
contractor.

 Coat the pipes with the specified anti-corrosive treatment (if metal pipes are used).

 Provide encasement with sand/granular material, if specified.

 Backfill trenches in layers including compaction.

3.4.2.3. EXTERNAL WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES

 Mark pipelines in ground according to working drawings.

 Excavate trenches to required depths with proper barricading.

 Prepare base for laying pipes.

 Lay pipes according to specified gradient.

 Perform hydraulic/smoke test and obtain certification form client’s representative.

 Provide encasement with concrete / sand/ granular material, as specified.

 Backfill trenches in layers including compaction.

3.5 FINAL INSPECTION AND HANDING OVER

 Sanitary work will be submitted for inspection area by area in the required format and
comments if any will be attended.

3.6 PROTECTION

The water distribution system should be thoroughly disinfected before being use. The following
simple procedures will make sure the satisfactory results:

 Flush and clean water tank and distribution pipe work with potable water to remove dirt
and any foreign matter.
 Fill the tank with water mixed with chlorine solution. Retain chlorinated water in the
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system allowing the chlorine to spread throughout pipe work.

 Open the farthest draw-off points or drain plug/valve to draw water. Repeat the procedure
until odor of chlorine is felt at all locations when checked at random.
 Drain out chlorinated water and fill the system with potable water.
 Water tests shall be conducted after disinfection and flushing. The water quality test will
be performed by, and reported from a recognized laboratory.

3.7 RESOURCE REQUIREMENT

RESOURCE REQUIREMENT
MAN POWER REQUIREMENT MATERIAL EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENT
REQUIREMENT
Project Engineer Plumbing fittings Scaffolding

Site Engineer PPR and UPVC Pipes Leveling instruments

Health and Safety Officer Clamps Concrete drill

General Foreman Plugs Digital display PPR welding

machine
Plumber Foreman Chrome plated Scissor style and Rotating
fittings style PPR cutter
Plumbers Different Valves  

Level Man Pipe insulator  

Laborers