Method Statement for Public Address System installation

Client

Consultant

PMC

Contractor

Issued on

Author Reviewed by Approved by MS

Rev. Name Date Name Date Name Date No.
EMW/
0 V. Salim 21013/MDS/
EL/PAM- 019
Method Statement for Installation of Public Address System.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Purpose Page 03
2. Scope Page 03
3. Legislation and Code of Practice Page 03
4. Reference Page 03
5. Definitions Page 03

6. Resources Page 04
6.1. Equipment Page 04
6.2. Safety of Equipment’s Page 04

7. Safety Precautions Page 04

7.1. Construction Hazards Page 04
7.2. Personal Protective Equipment Page 05
7.3. Safety Training and Emergency procedures Page 05
7.4. First Aid Page 05

8.Detailed Construction Sequence (Methodology) Page 06

8.1. Procedure Page 06

9.Construction Program Page 08

9.1 Housekeeping Page 08
9.2 Protection of Executed Works Page 08
9.3 Responsibilities Page 09
9.4 Records Page 09

10.Inspection and Testing Page 09

11.Related Forms Page 09
12.Attachments Page 09

1. Purpose
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Method Statement for Installation of Public Address System.

This document describes the methodology for the installation of Public Address and Mass notification System in Project,
and to ensure that all concerned persons are familiar with the sequence of activities, utilization of resources, and
execution of the works in compliance with applicable Safety and Quality Procedures, and Project Documents and
Specification.

2. Scope of Works

This document covers the following scope of works:

This method statement is intended to outline the activities and the methods used for installation of Public Address and
Mass notification System panels and accessories. All activities will be carried out in accordance with the contract details
and in full compliance to the Contract Specifications and Documents. All work within the rights-of-way of the local
municipal governments will be done in compliance with requirements issued by those agencies.

3. Legislation and Code of Practice

 NFPA 70 GROUNDING
 BS5839 PART 8
 All related codes and standards referenced in the Contract Specifications

4. Reference

 Electrical Specification, Electrical General Requirements.

 Electrical Specification, Public Address and Mass Notification System.
 Contract Related Drawings, Codes & Standards.

5. Definitions

Client :
Consultants :
PMC :
Contractor :
EMW :
CM : Construction Manager
PE : Project Engineer
SE : Site Engineer
SK : Store Keeper

6. Resources

6.1. Equipment / Tools

NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.

1 General Electrician Tools Box 1
2 Drilling Machine with suitable drill bits 1
3 Aluminium “A” type Ladder height as required. 2
4 Measuring Tape 5 Mtrs 1
5 Markers (Chalk line power) and permanent Markers 1
6 Box Spanner set. 1
7 Sprit Level 30 CM Long 1
8 Cable Cutter 1
9 Multi Meter 1
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6.2 Safety of Equipment’s

Necessary measures will be taken for the safety of the equipment and any other works affected by the works subject of
this document. Relevant entities which might require protection include any such works in the vicinity of the area of
work or on the service access or discharge path.

The construction team will ensure that any such requirements are documented.

7. Health, Safety & the Environment

7.1 Construction Hazards (tick as appropriate)

Highly Extremely
Corrosive Oxidizing Toxic Highly Toxic Irritating Harmful
flammable flammable

       
Danger for the Constrained Slippery Danger of Falling from
Explosive Other
Environment Space Surface Electrocution Height
____________________
____________________
____________________
      ____________________

The hazards identified above will be controlled under the overall Project Safety Plan which is a separate document
communicated to all parties on the project.

7.2. Personal Protective Equipment (tick as appropriate)

The works subject of this document requires that the following PPE be used:

Safety Eye Face Mask Respirator Ear

Helmet Hi-Viz
Precaution Protection Protection Required Required Protection

   
Gloves Safety Shoes Protective Safety Equipment
Lifejacket Other
Required Required Clothing Harness Guards
 Hot Work Permit Required

____________________
____________________
___________________
    
_

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7.3. Safety Training and Emergency procedures

Before commencing any works, all employees will attend a site safety induction training to ensure all safety measures
are understood and implemented and to cover specific procedures in case of emergency. If necessary, practical training
exercises will be conducted on escape routes, signage, evacuation and rescue.

7.4. First Aid

Prior to the commencement of work, arrangements will be made for medical facilities and medical personnel to be
available from prompt attention to the injured person. The contractor’s vehicle assigned to the job site will be used for
transporting the injured person to the first aid station and to the nearest hospital when required.

Name of On-Site First Aider/s:

First Aid Box Location:

Location of Nearest Hospital:

First Aid and Medical Supplies available at site:

Potable Water Ice Cubes
10x6cm Sterile Gauze Pad 4x6cm Gauze Roller Bandage
10x10cm Sterile Gauze Pad 8x10cm Gauze Roller Bandage
Large Sterile Gauze Pad 10x12cm Gauze Roller Bandage
Burn Dressings 5cm Elastic Bandage
7.5cm Elastic Bandage 10cm Elastic Bandage
Triangular Bandage Barrier Device for CPR
Adhesive Skin Tape Adhesive Leucoplast Tape
Emergency Blanket Safety Pins
First Aid Scissors Tweezers
Disposable Gloves Instant Cold Pack
Non-prescription Medicines (Aspirin,
First Aid and Burn Spray, Deep Heat Spray
Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen)

8. Detailed Construction Sequence (Methodology)

8.1. Procedure

No. Description of Activity Responsibility

Materials
Ensure Material for installation of Public Address and Mass notification system and
1.0 CM/PE
accessories are as per the approved material submittal prior to movement to site location
All material received at store shall be inspected by the engineer’s representative for
2.0 conformance to Material approval, and then handled & stored properly upon receipt. CM/PE/SK

Ensure type of Storage and handling of the Materials are acceptable to consultant and
3.0 CM/PE/SK
accessible.
4.0 RFIA to be raised and ensure its approval prior to start installation of Public Address and Mass QC/PE/SE
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Notification System.
Approved Drawings and Co ordination
Ensure approved shop drawings and approved method statements are available with
1.0 PE/SE
installation team, (distributed competent workforce) in the required and planned locations.
Ensure approved MEP coordination drawings are available for the confirmation of the final
2.0 PE/SE
location of Public address and Mass Notification system devices and speakers.
Ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain safe working and proper
2.0
housekeeping of the site, following the approved safety measures and further ensure that all PE/SE
execution working team are aware of the same to prevent accident and losses
Ensure progressing of work is coordinated with the Main contractor, MEP Coordinator and
3.0 CM/PE/SE
Safety Officer, for a safe and proper execution of the works.
Pre Installation
1.0 Ensure that approved materials required to carry out the work are available at site. PE/SE/Applicator
Prior to commencement of work, work areas and access shall be inspected to confirm that site
2.0 PE/SE/Applicator
is ready to commence the installation Activities.
3.0 All relevant documentation (Approved Shop drawings and materials), for a particular section
PE/SE/Applicator
of the works, will be checked prior to commencement of work.
The site engineer/supervisor/Foreman will give necessary instructions to tradesmen and
4.0 provide necessary construction/schedule. PE/SE/Applicator

The site engineer /supervisor/ Foreman will also check that tools and equipment are
5.0 available suitable for the Installation Public Address and mass Notification system work. PE/SE/Applicator

Ensure that the construction power for electrical equipments and task lights are provided by
6.0 the main contractor near to the work place, where ever required. PE/SE/Applicator

7.0 Ensure Safe and tidy work place, clear access to the work place & modes to shift material. PE/SE/Applicator
Installation
Prior to proceeding with the installation of Public Address and Mass notification system it
1.0 shall be ensured that the surface for installation has been released by Main contractor to PE/SE/Applicator
proceed with the installation work.
Equipment installation will be carried out as described in the specification and as indicated SE/Applicator
2.0 on the approved Shop drawings.
Locate the Public Address and Mass Notification System rack as per the approved MEP SE/Applicator
3.0 services coordination Drawings.
Install the Panel and assemble all the Voice alarm module, Amplifiers, CD player in the rack SE/Applicator
4.0 as per the manufacturer instruction/ manuals. Keep extra lengths of cables so that the rack
can be moved forward for accessing during maintenance.
Assemble all the control equipments and amplifiers in PAVA Rack. SE/Applicator
5.0 Provide Power to the Voice Alarm modules as well as the Power amplifiers.
Install and terminate the paging microphone.
6.0 Installation of Program Timer panel as per approved locations of shop drawings. SE/Applicator
Power supply for the PAVA Rack shall be through a switched socket outlet located behind
7.0 the PAVA racks. SE/Applicator

8.0 Install the speakers at the specified height as per the approved Shop drawings. SE/Applicator
Mark and make the cut outs on the false ceiling as per approved shop drawings for
9.0 installation of the Ceiling speakers. Install the speakers as per manufacturer SE/Applicator
recommendations.
Wall mounted speakers to be installed at proper location as per approved shop drawings
10.0 and manufacturer recommendations. SE/Applicator

Program Timer Panel: The panel can be installed Semi-recessed or surface mount with top
11.0 of cabinets not more than 1700 mm above the finished floor. Panel Module installation shall SE/Applicator
follow manufacturer recommendation.

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12.0 Paging Microphone to be installed as per approved locations.

Cable Laying and Dressing

Ensure all the cable trays, trunking and other containments works are finished and CM/SE/Applicator
1.0 completed from start point to end points prior to start the installation.
2.0 Ensure all the containments are without sharp edges and protected suitable for cable laying. CM/SE/Applicator
Prior to commencement of the cable laying measure the length between panel and device to CM/SE/Applicator
3.0 ensure the availability of the cables is sufficient.
Secure all the cable with the cable trays using proper cable ties at all the bends and straight
2.0 SE/Applicator
runs at the required and equal span. Wherever it is required
The speaker cables from the PAVA Rack to speakers to be installed as per the manufacturers’
3.0 recommendations. SE/Applicator

Cables shall be laid between control modules, interfacing relays, paging microphone,
4.0 programme timer panel and BMS modules as per the manufacturer instruction/ manuals PE/SE/Applicator
coordination with other services.
Testing and Commissioning
The circuit continuity, earth leakage and short circuits in the wiring shall be checked before SE/Applicator
1.0
the system is powered up.
2.0 Check for the power supply for the equipment’s installed in the rack. SE/Applicator
After connecting the power supply to all the equipment’s, Prior to switch on the power supply SE/Applicator
3.0
check the terminations between the audio source and amplifiers are done properly.
4.0 Select the required configuration. SE/Applicator
Before connecting the sources to the appropriate inputs, according to manufacturers’ SE/Applicator
5.0 specifications, check the quality of links, cable layouts. Check if coupling is correct (signal
levels, impedances, balanced, unbalanced).
Set up inputs level controls in order to get the appropriate sound level, while avoiding any SE/Applicator
6.0
signal clipping.
Check for the performance of speakers by testing the Sound level of the speakers and check SE/Applicator
7.0
the functionality of microphones.
8.0 Check the audibility by paging the zones through the paging microphone. SE/Applicator
9.0 Check for the overall performance of the system. SE/Applicator
Check the interface between fire alarm and PAVA system to mute the music and play
10.0 SE/Applicator
Evacuation message in case of fire.
11.0 Check the interface between BMS and PAVA system for system Healthy status. SE/Applicator
Report s of Tests and Inspections: Provide a written record of inspections,
12.0 Tests and detailed test results in the form of a test log. Submit log on the PE/SE/Applicator
Satisfactory completion of tests.
Labels and Markers
1.0 All the temporary markers and labels to be removed if not required. SE/Applicator
Identification Tags and permanent markers shall be provided for all the modules and devices SE/Applicator
2.0
as per the Requirement and approval of the project and authorities
Tag all equipment, stations and other components at which tests have been satisfactorily SE/Applicator
3.0
completed
Cable numbering Tags and marker shall be provided as per the Engineer’s approval (According SE/Applicator
4.0
to the size of the cables, Stickers or Cable marker carrier strip with ties)
Update/mark the drawings for the as built purpose if there are any changes from approved
5.0 PE/SE/Applicator
shop drawings done at site as per the site requirement with the approval of consultant.

9. Construction Programs.

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 As per main program

9.1 Housekeeping

The work area shall be maintained neat and tidy as reasonable practical at all times.

9.2 Protection of Executed Works

Executed works in areas were other works are still being carried out shall be protected as per the contract
requirements.

9.3 Responsibilities

Overall
Position Resp. Supervise Perform Short Description
Project Manager   
Construction Manager   
Project Engineer   
Site Engineer   
Land Surveyor   
Safety Engineer   
QA/QC Engineer   
MEP Coordinator   
General Foreman   
Foreman   
Charge hand   
Labourer   
Helper   

9.4 Records

In accordance with the Quality Management System, the following records will be maintained as documentary evidence
of the establishment of this method statement:

Records to be retained Responsibility Minimum Retention Disposition

Period
Work Notification Construction Manager As per Contract
( If required) Requirements
Request for Inspection QA/QC Engineer As per Contract
( RIW ) Requirements

10. Inspection and Testing

 RFIA to be submitted and ensure its approval

11. Related Forms

 Installation check list

 As per required forms

12. Attachments

 Check list for installation

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 Check list for Cable Laying

 Risk Assessment

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