Mos T&C Earthing

Project: Anantara Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.
Client: RAK Properties PJSC

Consultant: P&T Architects and Engineers Ltd.
Main Contractor: Al Nuaimi Group.
Sub-Contractor: Delta Electrical & Sanitary Contracting & Safety Equipment LLC
Ref.# DEL.ELC.MOS.T&C.003 Rev.# 00 Dt: 05 March 2023
Method Statement for Testing and Commissioning for Earthling and Lightning Protection System
(ESE)
Delta ANG P&T Consultant

Rev. Date Description
Prepared Checked Approved Const. QA/QC safety Checked and
by by by approved by
00 05-03-23 Method Statement for ENG ENG ENG

Testing and AHANAF YAMEN YAMEN
Commissioning for
Earthling and Lightning
Protection System (ESE)
PROJECT : ANANTARA MINA AL ARAB RAS AL

KHAIMAH RESORT
CLIENT : M/S. RAK PROPERTIES
Method Statement No: MS/ELPS-01
MAIN CONTRACTOR: M/S. AL NUAIMI GROUP
MEP CONTRACTOR : M/S. DELTA ELECTRICAL & Rev. No: 00 Date: 05-03-23
SANITARY CONTRACTING AND SAFETY EQUIPMENTS
LLC
Description: Method Statement for Testing and Commissioning for Earthling and Lightning Protection
System (ESE)
STATEMENT TITLE
Method Statement for Testing and Commissioning

METHOD
for Earthing and Lightning ProtectionSystem (Early

Streamer Emission System)
REVIEW STATUS
Rev Date Document Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By

Status
05-03-23 ENG AHANAF
00
01
Pa
ge
1
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System (ESE)

Contents List
1. PURPOSE
2. SCOPE
3. REFERENCES
4. DEFINITION
5. RESPONSIBILITIES
6. EQUIPMENTS
7. PROCEDURES
8. ATTACHMENT
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1. PURPOSE
The purpose of generating this method statement is to define the procedure

step by step to implement the correct practices for Earthing & Lightning
Protection System Testing based on NFC 17 1.2 standards (For LPS), BS 7430 &
Local Authority Standards (For Earthing) and the project specification through
the guidelines contained herein to ensure that the job execution complies with
the requirements where applicable in the building.
2. SCOPE
This method statement is applicable for the testing & commissioning of earthing
system and lightning protection system to ensure that the work is installed and
conforms to the requirements of contract documents & project specifications for
the project ANANTARA MINA AL ARAB RAS AL KHAIMAH RESORT
3. REFERENCES
 Approved Shop drawings for Lightning Protection and Earthing

System Layouts.
 Specifications
 Project Quality Plan
 Regulation of the Local Electrical Authority
 NFC 17 102 (For LPS)
 BS 7430 & Local Authority Standards (For Equipment Earthing
System)
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4. DEFINITION
PQP : Project Quality Plan
PSP : Project Safety Plan
QCP : Quality Control Procedure
HSE : Health, Safety and Environment
MS : Method Statement
ITP : Inspection Test Plan
QA/QC : Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer.
SK : Store Keeper.
WIR : Inspection and Test Request
MIR : Material Inspection Record
5. RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities for ensuring that the steps in this procedure shall be carried out
are specified at relevant steps in the procedure: LPS Specialist shall supervise
the testing & commissioning of Earthing / LPS and ensure the practice is in line
with accepted standards.
- Approved Specialist
- Project Manager
- Construction manager
- QA/QC Engineer
- Site Engineer
- HSE officer
- SK
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5.1 Project Manager
- Project Manager is the overall responsible for the project in terms of work
execution, safety, planning & quality. The Project Manager will maintain the
planning progress and coordination of works with the main contractor.
- The work progress shall be carried out as per planned program and all the
equipment’s required to execute the works shall be available and in good
condition as per project planned.
- Specific attention is paid to all safety measures and quality control in
coordination with Safety Engineer and QA/QC Engineer and in line with
PSP and PQP.
5.2 Construction Manager
- Construction Manager is responsible to supervise and control the work on

site.
- Coordinating with QA/QC Engineer and site Team and foremen for all
activities on site.
- Control and sign all WIR’s before issuing to Consultant approval.
5.3 Site Engineer
- Will be responsible for implementing according to the Consultant project

specifications and approved shop drawings.
- Will be in charge for inspection of Cables which are not limited to the
checking the tightness of cable at the terminals / Earth Bars / Earth
Rods.etc.
- Provision of all necessary information and distribution of responsibilities to
his Construction team.
- The work progress shall be monitored in accordance with the planned
work program and he will provide reports to his superiors.
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- The constant coordination with the Safety Engineer to ensure that the
works are carried out in safe working atmosphere.
- The constant coordination with the QA/QC Engineer for any works to be
carried out and initiate for the Inspection for the finished works.
- He will ensure the implementation of any request that might be raised by
the Consultant.
- Efficient daily progress shall be obtained for all the equipment and
manpower.
- He will engage in the work and check the same against the daily report
received from the Foremen.
- The passage of all the revised information to the Foremen and ensure that
it’s being carried out properly.
5.4 QA/QC Engineer (MEP):
- The monitoring of executions of works at site and should be as per the

approved shop drawings and project specifications.
- Ensure WIRs are being raised for activities in timely manner and inspected
by the Consultant.
- Check and insure that all activities / work done / completed prior to offer
for consultant inspection.
- He will follow and carried out all the relevant tests as per project
specifications.
- Obtain the required clearance prior to Consultant’s inspections.
- Should acquire any necessary civil works clearances and coordination.
- Coordinate with site construction team.
- One who will assist the Consultant Engineer / Inspector during inspection?
5.5 Site Foreman
- The carrying-out of work and the proper distribution of all the available
resources in coordination with the Site Engineer on a daily basis.
- Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for the future
planning with the Site Engineer.
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- Incorporate all the QA/QC and Safety requirements as requested by the

concerned Engineer.
- Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement and
reporting the same to the Site Engineer immediately.
5.6 Safety Officer
- The monitoring of all safety measures in compliance with the HSE plan and
as per approved method statement and risk assessment.
- The monitoring of safety measures is adequate to maintain a safe working
environment on the work activity.
- Inspection of all the site activities and ensure safety induction to personnel
and its proper reporting to the Construction Manager and the Project
Manager.
- HSE is responsible to monitor safety compliances as per project health and
safety plans and approved method statement and risk assessment.
5.7 Store Keeper (SK)
- Responsible for overall Store operations in making sure to store the material
delivery to the site and keep it in suitable area that will keep the material in
safe from rusty and damage.
- One who will acknowledge the receiving of materials at site in
coordination with QA/QC and concerned Engineer.
6. EQUIPMENT
 Tool box
 Earth Resistance Tester (Fall of Potential Meter)
 Continuity Tester with precision 0.000 Ohm
 Ladder / Scaffolding
 Measuring Tape
 Earth Meggering Instrument.
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Description Method Statement for Testing and Commissioning for Earthling and Lightning Protection
System (ESE)
 Safety requirements tools such as safety shoes, safety helmet, safety

glasses, fluorescent vest, and safety gloves to ensure maximum
ability of safe work and dust mask when require.
 All the testing equipments shall be calibrated & with the valid
calibration certificates should be submitted with test reading. Test
reports / readings shall not be accepted if contractor failed to
submit valid calibration certificates.
7. PROCEDURES
7.1 Safety Requirements
- Ensure only trained persons shall operate the power tools.

- Ensure all concerned personnel shall use PPE (Personal Protective
Equipment) and all other items as required.
- Ensure adequate lighting is provided in the working area at night time.
- Ensure service area/work area openings are provided with barricade,
tape, and safety nets.
- Ensure PTW is followed and supervision procedures compliances.
7.2 Installation
 Lightning protection systems and associated earth electrodes must be

separate from the electrical installation earthing system.
 Lightning protection system must be designed, constructed and maintained

in accordance with NFC 17 102 standards and approved drawings
 The correct materials shall be ascertained from approved drawings and

material manufacturers list before the installation
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 Mark the location of the copper tape, ESE terminals, down conductor and
test points on the floor/slab/walls/roof/column structure as per approved
layout drawing.
 Fix the proprietary clips and clamps conforming to BSEN62561 – Part 2 to firmly
fix the air termination network of copper tapes on the roof as per the
approved LPS Drawings
 Fix bare copper tape / PVC Cover Copper Tape to the clamps with the help
of countersunk
 The network of approved size bare tape or covered tapes shall be installed
across the roof area and interconnected with the down conductors placed
at appropriate intervals as per the LPS drawings
 Down Conductor shall be 25 x 3 Cu tape installed at the locations as shown in

the LPS drawings
 Install the DC outside the building (for Exposed DC) or through the column
clamped to rebar.
 No of DCs should be as per the LPS drawings given as in line with NFC 17 102
standards.
 Install the Ring conductor at respective floors and bond the same with the
DC and to the Al Cladding as detailed in the LPS drawings
 Install the Test points at all DCs 600 mm to 1 Mtr above GF / BF level. Suitable
test box should be provided test links
 Install Strike Counter in the DC as per the LPS drawings given. Each ESE
terminal should have one Strike counter. Install a suitable box for the same.
 ESE terminal is the component of the system that is intended to intercept the
lightning strokes
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 The position of the E.S.E. air terminal, including height of above structure shall
be determined in accordance with the level of protection required & as per
the LPS drawings furnished.
 The number of ESE terminals is as per the drawings.
 Install the air terminal base on roof surface with steel bolts install the air rod
shaft on the terminal base firmly
 Mast is supported by conductive guys (if proposed), the guys shall be

connected from their points of anchorage to the closest down conductor.
Guy wire supports should be bonded to the Cu tapes at roof itself
 Cu tape connections to the Air terminal should be wrapped with Denso tape
to prevent corrosion
 Make sure that the down Conductor resistance from Roof to GF / BF should
be less than 0.2 Ohm
 Material shall be stored in a covered/ dry space at all the time to avoid
corrosion.
 Earth Pits used as lightning protection system electrode & its locations are
indicated in the GF – LPS Drawings.
 Down conductor Test link locations are shown in the approved LPS typical
floor Layouts. Remove the face plate cover; clean the connections to
eliminate the dust / contaminations from the test link.
 All material used has an approved material submittal.
 Locations of Equipment Earthing Pits are shown in the approved GF

Earthing layout.
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 Identify the Equipment earth pits and its Earth Bar Location. Labeling should
be done at pits and at respective earth bars for easy identification.
 Remove the Earth pit cover, clean inside the pits and its connections.
 Check the installation of Strike counters, ESE Terminal & its guy wires.
 Make sure all the installation is tight and the guy wires without any sag.
Installation of Air Terminal
1. Lightning ESE Terminal (Air terminal) of 5 Mtr height as per the given
coverage radius (NFC 17 102) should be installed to protect the structure
against lightning strikes.
2. Detailed ESE terminal final with accessories is shown in the Fig ..(guy kit
assembly drawing)
3. Place the base of the ESE terminal on flat roof as per the approved LPS
drawings. Fix the base plate to the roof with nuts and bolts.
4. Fix the ESE device on top of the steel terminal, tight the screws with the
given allen keys.
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Item N.o. Part Name Part type Part code Qty Unit
1 OPR 60 Lightning Arrestor IMH6000 2CTB899800R7100 1 pcs
2 3 m Stainless steel ESEAT mast Ø 35 MAT3503 2CTH070011R0000 1 pcs
3 Screw and fixing Kit for MAT3503 and for flat conductor KFP0035 2CTH050027R0000 1 pcs
A A
4 Screw and fixing kit for stainless steel Extension mast Ø 42 KFR3542 2CTH050026R0000 1 pcs
5 Guying kit: 3-direction clamp, 3x ring fasteners, 3x anchoring clips FHF0001 2CTH050022R0000 1 pcs
6 Flat conductor, TC220 3x20 mm or TC239 2x30mm TC220 15 m

7 3 m stainless steel Extension mast Ø 42 RAL4203 2CTH070008R0000 1 pcs
8 25 m fibre glass cable 5.6 mm FDV5625 2CTH050023Z0000 25 m

9 Screw and fixing kit for stainless steel Extension mast Ø 50 KFR0050 2CTH050028R0000 1 pcs
10 Stainless steel collars - ABA HPK 050-065 2 pcs
B 11 Lightning stroke counter and conductor couplers CCF2004 2CTH0CCF2004 1 pcs B

12 Copper coupling, round to flat / flat to flat BRC2780 2CTH0BRC2780 2 pcs
13 Earthing wire to electricity network's earthing system (not included) - - - m

14 2 m stainless steel Extension mast Ø 50 RAL5002 2CTH070009R0000 1 pcs
15 Protecting flat for strip conductor TPH2768 2CTH0TPH2768 1 pcs
16 Guying kit, base FHF0001 2CTH050022R0000 1 pcs
17 Guying kit: 3x anchoring clips, 3x stay tighteners, 3x ring fasteners FHF0001 2CTH050022R0000 1 pcs
18 Warning notice W150mmxH250mm PSH2009 2CTH0PSH2009 1 pcs

C 19 Notice plate frame / base (not included) - - - pcs C
20 Earth rod clamp CRH4020 2CTH0CRH4020 3 pcs
21 Cu bond earth rod , diam 19mm, L2100mm PCS1920 2CTHCPCS1920 3 pcs
22 Test joint JCH2708 2CTH0JCH2708 1 pcs
23 Duck's foot connectros for flat conductor RPO2840 2CTH0RPO2840 1 pcs
Notice
Manual snap tool Ø 20 (2CTH0BMA0020) for use with Cu bond earth rod assembly / hammering
Flat conductor delivered by 50m coil. Coil should be cutted for suitable lenghts.
One guying kit includes 6 anchoring clips, 3 stay tighteners, 3 ring fasteners, 1
D D
3‐directional clamp and 1 base, 2CTHCHPP4523

Foundation details from
drawing 17-10979-PV-CE-LA-FND
E E
Max 10m from test joint to Foundation details from

Duck's foot connector drawing 17-10979-PV-CE-LA-FND
Earthing system positioning details from
drawing 17-10979-PV-EE-XX-XX
F F
Based on Prepared P. Ilves Date 31.8.2017 Title Order No. = A3
Customer Checked Approved OPR ESEAT ROD WITH GUYING KIT +
Wärtsilä - Essakane SPP Project name Assembly type drawing DCC Code Lang. FI
Contract No. ES 4503820716_ P/16700.M - Solar PV Doc. No. Page 1
Rev. Code Date Name ABB Oy, Grid Integration Service Pages 2
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o) Connect the two given rods with nuts & bolts. Install the guy wires
and anchor to the roof floor as shown in drawings.
5. CLAMP ASSEMBLY OF ANCHORS

i) Applying one of the two arms of the clamp on the
cable,
introducing primer of the cable to the right of the color
mark printed on the clamp. Roll up the first arm.
ii)Place the terminal in the loop of the clamp, tighten the

whole
hand loop and cross the second arm of the clamp. Roll up the
second arm of the clamp 2 or 3 lengths propeller pitch, in a move
widely enveloping turning to avoid crashing into the cable strands
of the first arm of the clamp that are directly on the cable.
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iii) Finish by rolling simultaneously both the clamp around the
cable arm, over the full length of the wire as shown in Figure 3.
Finish setting up the end of the wire with a rapping.
iv) After the assembly, the assembly must have the appearance
shown in Figure 4.
Note: There is no need to worry if during the assembly part of the abrasive
paste that is deposited inside the wire of the clamp disintegrates: During
manufacturing, this paste was deposited sufficient and allows several
successive assembly and disassembly.
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6. PREPARATION OF GUY WIRES – Unroll the fiberglass and cut the lengths
required for each guy wire according to the guying radius.
7. FITTING THE GUY WIRES

 Place one anchoring clips in one of the 3 holes of the 3-way
clamp and insert the clamp as described in paragraph
(CLAMP ASSEMBLY OF ANCHORS).
 Fix the anchors.
 Place the stay tighteners on the anchor after unscrewing

them.
 Put one anchoring clips in the extremity of the tensioner.
 Install the anchor on the fiber stay as indicated in 1 (CLAMP
ASSEMBLY OF ANCHORS).
 Tighten the stay tighteners keeping the verticality of the mast.
 Check the verticality of the guyed mast and the tension of the
guy wires.
8. Install conductors with direct paths from air terminals to ground
connections.
9. Avoid sharp bends and narrow loops.

10. Connect Air Termination Network to Down Conductor Rebars with
suitable clamps (As per LPS Detailed Drawing) at respective locations.
Air Termination should be electrically continuous to Down Conductor.
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7.3 Testing of Equipment Earthing / LP System Pits:
- Ensure the proper installation as per the standards and drawings. Make
sure the pits are clean, dry and without any contamination. Ensure the top
seal is fully tighten and no water ingression. Remove the connections from
the rod & make connections to the rod needs to be tested and the
auxiliary connections as per the below diagram.
7.3.1 Measurement of Earth Electrode Resistance (For Equipment & For LPS):
- A proprietary earth electrode test device should be used as per regulation.

- Auxiliary earth spikes should be applied at least 5 m apart and 5 m distant
from the electrode under test.
- Rotate the knob to Earth Tester (Fall of Potential mode) and measure the
resistance by pressing the START button.
- Record the readings in the tabulation sheet (Enclosed)
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Description Method Statement for Testing and Commissioning for Earthling and Lightning Protection
System (ESE)
- Make sure the resistance readings are less than 1 Ohm as per authority
standards.
- Minimum permissible earth resistance value for lightning protection is to
<10 ohms.
- Submit the readings for approval / keep the same for future
reference.
7.4 DOWN CONDUCTOR TESTING & COMMISSIONING
 On completion of the installation the following isolated and combined

measurement and / or checks must be made with the results recorded on
the lightning protection system checklist.
 The resistance to earth of local earth electrode and in addition the
resistance to earth of the complete earth termination system are followed
as above.
 Continuity should be measured on each down conductor with an
instrument suitable for this purpose (Continuity Tester with 0.000 precision).
Resistance of each DC from roof till GF /BF shall be less than 0.2 Ohm as
per BS EN 62305 Part 3 standards.
 Results shall be recorded (Report Format Enclosed) and keep the same for
approval & future reference.
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8. Appendix
 Test Sheets
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TEST REPORT – PILE/PIT RESISTANCE USING FALL OF POTENTIAL METHOD
PROJECT NAME :
CLIENT NAME :
CONSULTANT :
MAIN CONTRACTOR :
MEP CONTRACTOR :
INSTRUMENT MODEL NAME :
CALIBRATION DATE :
TEST RESULT
SI.NO PILE / PIT NAME METER READING RESISTANCE (OHMS ) REMARKS
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TEST DONE BY WITH DATE : APPROVED BY
COMPANY :
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Project: Anantara Mina Al Arab, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Client: RAK Properties PJSC

Ref.# DEL.ELC.MOS.T&C.003 Rev.# 00 Dt: 05 March 2023

Delta ANG P&T Consultant

00 05-03-23 Method Statement for ENG ENG ENG

PROJECT : ANANTARA MINA AL ARAB RAS AL

Method Statement for Testing and Commissioning

for Earthing and Lightning ProtectionSystem (Early

Rev Date Document Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By

CLIENT : M/S. RAK PROPERTIES

CLIENT : M/S. RAK PROPERTIES

The purpose of generating this method statement is to define the procedure

 Approved Shop drawings for Lightning Protection and Earthing

CLIENT : M/S. RAK PROPERTIES

PSP : Project Safety Plan

QCP : Quality Control Procedure

HSE : Health, Safety and Environment

ITP : Inspection Test Plan

QA/QC : Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer.

WIR : Inspection and Test Request

MIR : Material Inspection Record

CLIENT : M/S. RAK PROPERTIES

5.1 Project Manager

5.2 Construction Manager

- Construction Manager is responsible to supervise and control the work on

5.3 Site Engineer

- Will be responsible for implementing according to the Consultant project

CLIENT : M/S. RAK PROPERTIES

5.4 QA/QC Engineer (MEP):

- The monitoring of executions of works at site and should be as per the

5.5 Site Foreman

CLIENT : M/S. RAK PROPERTIES

- Incorporate all the QA/QC and Safety requirements as requested by the

5.6 Safety Officer

5.7 Store Keeper (SK)

CLIENT : M/S. RAK PROPERTIES

 Safety requirements tools such as safety shoes, safety helmet, safety

7.1 Safety Requirements

- Ensure only trained persons shall operate the power tools.

 Lightning protection systems and associated earth electrodes must be

 Lightning protection system must be designed, constructed and maintained

 The correct materials shall be ascertained from approved drawings and

CLIENT : M/S. RAK PROPERTIES

 Down Conductor shall be 25 x 3 Cu tape installed at the locations as shown in

CLIENT : M/S. RAK PROPERTIES

 The number of ESE terminals is as per the drawings.

 Mast is supported by conductive guys (if proposed), the guys shall be

 All material used has an approved material submittal.

 Locations of Equipment Earthing Pits are shown in the approved GF

CLIENT : M/S. RAK PROPERTIES

Installation of Air Terminal

1 OPR 60 Lightning Arrestor IMH6000 2CTB899800R7100 1 pcs

2 3 m Stainless steel ESEAT mast Ø 35 MAT3503 2CTH070011R0000 1 pcs

6 Flat conductor, TC220 3x20 mm or TC239 2x30mm TC220 15 m

8 25 m fibre glass cable 5.6 mm FDV5625 2CTH050023Z0000 25 m