SHIMIZU-ULTICON-TAKENAKA JV

Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP) Package I-1,

Sta. 12+800 to Sta. 23+500

METHOD STATEMENT OF
ELECTRICAL ROUGHING-INS
AT BUILDING WORKS

Checked by: Checked by:

Rev. Prepared by: Confirmed by: Noted by:
Bldg. and Facility Deputy Project Remarks
No. Originator Project Manager Project Director
Manager Manager
1st Edition
A1 Aian C. Moreno Norihiko Adachi Makoto Kuwabara Hironobu Tashiro Akira Mito for
Date: Date: Date: Date: Date: Approval

Approved by: Noted by:

Hidefumi Ezawa Joselito B. Reyes

Project Manager – Consultant Project Manager - DPWH RMCI(B) - UPMO

Method Statement
Electrical Roughing-ins at Building Works
Date:

Document No.: Rev. No.

 Method Statement
Earthing, Bonding and Lightning Protection System at Building Works
Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP) Package I-1 Doc. No.:
Sta. 12+800 to Sta. 23+500

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................2
2. SCOPE OF WORKS............................................................................................................................2
3. RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................................................................2
4. TOOLS/EQUIPMENTS........................................................................................................................3
5. MATERIALS.......................................................................................................................................3
6. HANDLING AND STORAGE.................................................................................................................3
7. METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR GROUNDING SYSTEM INSTALLATION...............................................4
8. HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSE)....................................................................................5

APPENDICES:

Appendix 1: Risk Assessment

Appendix 2: Plan Drawing

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Earthing, Bonding and Lightning Protection System at Building Works
Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP) Package I-1 Doc. No.:
Sta. 12+800 to Sta. 23+500

1. INTRODUCTION

The purpose of generating this Method Statement is to define the procedure step by step to implement
the correct practices for Installation of Earthing, Bonding and Lightning Protection System through the
guidelines contained herein so as to ensure that the job execution complies with the requirements and
serves the intended function to a satisfactory level.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

This Method Statement refers to various work procedure contained within project control documents,
which explains and covers the installation of Earthing, Bonding and Lightning Protection

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

Manpower Qty Brief Description/ Responsibility

Overall responsible for accurate and clear

setting out of works, get involved in planning
and monitoring of activities at site. Ensure that
1. Site Engineer 1-person
the planned activities are being met based on
the schedule. Collaborate in disseminating load
tasks to assigned Foreman.

Must ensure that the materials and instrument/

Warehouse man with
2. 1-team equipment are based on the standard
helper
specification and calibrated.

Responsible for supervising and coordinating

the work activities to his crew. Provide
3. Foreman 1-person
leadership and ensure the safety and
productivity of his crews and equipment.

Ensure the safety and health standard are

5. Safety Team 1-Team being met. Always look up for the daily activities
at site.

6. Skilled 4-person  To install the pipe laying layout based on plan

7. Helper 4-person  Assists in the skilled person

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Sta. 12+800 to Sta. 23+500

4. TOOLS/EQUIPMENTS

The following equipment are required for the site preparation works.

Equipment Qty Brief Description

1. Portable Hand Tools 2 Units

2. Portable Drill Machine 2 Units

Use for driving down grounding electrode into the

3. Sledge Hammer 2 Units soil

4. Earth Resistance Tester 1 Unit

5. Continuity Tester 1 Unit

6. Graphite Molds 2 Units

7. Shovel 2 Units

8 Hydraulic Crimping Tool 1 Unit

5. MATERIALS

Ground Rod, Bare Copper Wire shall be in line with the approved material submittal and approved
shop drawings by local rules and regulations.

6. HANDLING AND STORAGE

On receipt of the Grounding materials at site necessary precautions shall be taken for unloading,
shifting and storage as follows:

1. Materials shall be stored in a covered and dry space at all the time to avoid corrosion.

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Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP) Package I-1 Doc. No.:
Sta. 12+800 to Sta. 23+500

2. All materials received at site shall be inspected and ensured that the materials are as per
approved materials submittal.
3. Any discrepancies, damage etc., found will be notified and reported for further action.
4. Materials found not suitable for site use will be removed from site immediately.

7. METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR GROUNDING SYSTEM INSTALLATION

O GROUNDING ROD AND ACCESSORIES:

 Grounding rods shall be 20 mm Ø & 1.2 m long solid copper, suitably coupled to the required
length as per specification. Solid copper rod can be driven by boring to the required depths to
ensure excellent corrosion resistance and eliminating electrolytic
action and to achieve the accepted value.
 The earth rods shall be connected together by suitable couplers allowing a full-face rod- to-
rod contact for driving. Suitable driving spike shall be used along with the first rod to drive the
rod smoothly to the ground. Also suitable driving head shall be used to drive the rod to the
ground.

O EARTH ROD CLAMPS:

 Earth rods shall be designed for high corrosion resistance, conductivity and mechanical
strength so as to ensure an earthing system remains operative for many years. Suitable
clamps shall be used for connecting earth rod to tape, earth rod to cable etc. according to the
requirements.
O EARTH PITS:
 Concrete inspection housings shall be used as required for inspection and testing of the
ground rod and grounding connections.
O INSTALLATION:
 Earth rod shall be driven to the ground by boring. Using couplers additional rods shall be
connected according to the required length. After the rod installation suitable clamps shall be
provided to connect the tape & cable. The clamp shall be tightened to the required torque to
get maximum contact between conductor and rod. The bolted connection shall be maintained
free from dust and shall be applied with anti-corrosion tape like Denso tape.

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Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP) Package I-1 Doc. No.:
Sta. 12+800 to Sta. 23+500

O USE OF GROUND ENHANCEMENT MATERIAL:

 If the measured value of the earth rod is high ground enhancement material (Bentonite
moisten retaining clay) shall be used to improve the values. Bentonite is a moisture retaining
clay that when mixed with water swells to many times its dry volume. When thoroughly mixed
with water Bentonite is highly water retentive and can absorb water from the surrounding
ground.
O MEASURED EARTH RESISTANCE VALUES:
 The earth resistance value should be less than five ohms for the entire grounding system.
O GROUND CONDUCTOR INSTALLATION:
 Installation is done as per the grounding layout drawing.150 sq mm copper bare conductor is
used for the main grid and 70 sq mm copper bare conductor is used for the tapping
connection for the ground bus. Whenever concrete structures are coming, the laying depth
may vary accordingly.
 The cable-to-cable connection is done by exothermic welding process cable to rod by suitable
clamp. The 70 sq mm tap cable are exothermically welded and kept in a height after rolling
the extra length and is run through 32 mm PVC sleeves in concrete slabs / walls as the civil
work progresses. All taps are properly connected to Ground bus or I columns as shown in the
Grounding layout drawing. The connections to test clamp is properly clamped to the
grounding rod by earth pit bus bar. The bolted connections shall be removable type for the
future maintenance purpose.
O EXOTHERMIC WELDING:
 The capacity of a grounding circuit to protect the safety of personnel depends on the quality of
the connections made. The exothermic welding process is a simple self-contained method of
forming high quality electrical connections.

 The conductors to be connected shall be cleaned using file card brush and kept inside the
weld cavity of the mould (refer page 119,138 & 139). A steel-retaining disc is positioned in the
bottom of the crucible of the mould to retain the weld powder and starting powder which is
poured in on top. Ignited with a spark gun, the starting powder sets off an exothermic reaction
in the weld powder, reducing it to molten copper alloy. This instantaneously melts the retaining
disc, and flows down to the weld cavity, where it partially melts the conductors, before cooling

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Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP) Package I-1 Doc. No.:
Sta. 12+800 to Sta. 23+500

to leave a fusion weld of great mechanical and electrical integrity. All joints shall be checked
for continuity before back filling as per the approved test format to ensure an efficient
grounding system.
O LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM:
 The conductor is of 25x 3 mm bare aluminum tape conductor / bare copper tape conductor.

 The roof grid shall be properly fixed to the standing seam with DC tape clips. Wherever offset
is coming square tape clamps shall be used for connecting the tape. Down conductors shall
be positioned to provide the most direct path from aluminum bare tape to copper tape
termination to a low impedance grounding system, to ensure safe and effective dissipation of
the lightning impulse. The down conductors shall be clamped at regular intervals to the wall
or structure and finally shall be connected to the earth pits by using appropriate clamps. The
rod to tape clamp connection shall be tightened to the required torque.
O TESTING OF EARTH RESISTANCE
 The Basic Procedure for the fall of potential method is to first connect the test
set terminals C1 and P1 to the ground electrode under test.
 Connect the test set C2 terminal to a current probe located some distance
from the electrode and finally connect to the test set P2 terminal probe located
a variable distance between.
 The two probes normally are located in a straight line
 At each potential probe location, the resistance is recorded.

Fig. 1

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Earthing, Bonding and Lightning Protection System at Building Works
Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP) Package I-1 Doc. No.:
Sta. 12+800 to Sta. 23+500

O MEASURING OF EARTH RESISTANCE

 Connect C1 and P1 terminals on the test set to the ground electrode (Fig.1).
 Drive a probe into the earth 100 to 200 feet from the center of the electrodes
and connect to terminal C2. This probe should be driven to a depth of 6-12
inches.
 Drive another probe into earth midway between the electrodes and probe C2
and connect the terminal P2. This probe should be driven to a depth of 6-12
inches.
 Drive another probe into earth midway between the electrodes and probe C2
and connect the terminal P2. This probe should be driven to a depth of 6-12
inches.
 Move the potential probe 10 feet farther away from the electrode and make a
second measurement.
 Move the potential probe 10 feet closer from the electrode and make a third
measurement.
 If the three measurements agree with each other within few percent of their
average, then the average of the three measurements may be used as the
electrode resistance.

8. HEALTH, SAFETY AND 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.

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

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Earthing, Bonding and Lightning Protection System at Building Works
Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP) Package I-1 Doc. No.:
Sta. 12+800 to Sta. 23+500

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.

 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.

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Electrical Roughing-ins at Building Works
Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP) Package I-1 Doc. No.: SUTJV (ST)-MS-040-A1
Sta. 12+800 to Sta. 23+500

APPENDIX 2
Drawings

Method Statement for Electrical Roughing -ins

 Method Statement
Electrical Roughing-ins at Building Works
Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP) Package I-1 Doc. No.: SUTJV (ST)-MS-040-A1
Sta. 12+800 to Sta. 23+500

Risk Assessment

Method Statement for Electrical Roughing -ins at 1

Building Works