United Engineers ( Singapore ) Pte. Ltd.

257 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim

Singapore 629147
Tel: +6562660988
Fax: +6562686993

CONTENTS:

1. Scope of works
2. Method Statement
3. Approved Materials
4. Project organization for Health & Safety Control
5. Health & Safety Risks and Control
6. Access / Egress
7. Lighting
8. Plant & Equipment
9. Waste Management
10. Special Control Measures
11. Appendixes

United Engineers ( Singapore ) Pte. Ltd.

257 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim
Singapore 629147
Tel: +6562660988
Fax: +6562686993

1. Scope of Works
Scope of Activities
This scope defines the minimum standards to be adopted when installing Electrical cable in
buildings and structures according to Electrical specification of client. Electrical cables shall
be installed concealed or surfaced-run in the concrete slab/wall according to construction
co-ordination drawings.
Site Procedure
Site mobilization shall be done with real time monitoring the conditions & progress of builder
works. Before commencement of the work, carry out examination of the physical condition of
the area. Photographs should be taken where necessary, prior to commencement and
during works.

2. Method Statement
2.1 Installation stage:
LV-Sub-main cables
a. Site survey of the proposed cable routing based on approved CSD by foreman /
sub-contractor together with Engineer.
b. Installation shall be carried out based on approved shop drawings & material used
shall be of approved brand.
c. In most cases, the distribution sub main cables will be in the form of XLPE /PVC
cables with copper conductors, all as defined in the particular specification and
drawings.

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Singapore 629147
Tel: +6562660988
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d. Cable containment shall be completed prior to cable installation. Draw the cables
into containment for installation of larger diameter cables rollers would be placed at
strategic location to ease the process.
e. If cables are to be jointed, then the manufacture recommended jointing kit and
methods are to be strictly adhered too.
f.

In the event of joints being unavoidable, such joints shall conform to the
requirements of BS7671 and clearly identified in the as built drawings.

g. Cables of the sizes and types specified shall be installed to follow the approximate
routes indicated on the drawings.
h. Cables shall be installed in such a manner that the cables do not come into contact
with gas, oil, steam, hot or cold water pipes.
i.

Where installed within switches, distribution boards, control panels and the like,
wiring shall be neatly and carefully bunched, being adequately supported and held
in position by means of supports or brackets or insulating material as necessary.

j.

After installation of cables, Engineer-in-charge shall check the complete works and
complete the Inspection checklist EE-INS-13 for Electrical cable installation works.
( See annex. 1 )

k. Engineer-in-charge shall arrange and request for inspection with the Owners
representative M&E clerks of works (COW) using approved Main con Request for
Inspection(RIN) form. ( See annex.2 )

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Singapore 629147
Tel: +6562660988
Fax: +6562686993

ELV- cables
a. Site survey of the proposed cable routing based on approved CSD by foreman /
sub-contractor together with Engineer.
b. Installation shall be carried out based on approved shop drawings & material used
shall be of approved brand.

c. In most cases, the distribution sub main cables will be in the form of XLPE /PVC
cables with copper conductors, all as defined in the particular specification and
drawings.
d. Cable containment shall be completed prior to cable installation. Draw the cables
into containment for installation of larger diameter cables rollers would be placed at
strategic location to ease the process.
e. If cables are to be jointed, then the manufacture recommended jointing kit and
methods are to be strictly adhered too.
f.

In the event of joints being unavoidable, such joints shall conform to the
requirements of BS7671 and clearly identified in the as built drawings.

g. The wiring to all multiple socket outlet circuits shall be carried out by looping from
point to point using twin cable.
h. Lighting circuits shall be wired using single and multicolored cables as necessary,
with live connections made only at lighting point boxes or switches.
i.

Cables of the sizes and types specified shall be installed to follow the approximate
routes indicated on the drawings.

j.

Cables shall be installed in such a manner that the cables do not come into contact
with gas, oil, steam, hot or cold water pipes.

United Engineers ( Singapore ) Pte. Ltd.

257 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim
Singapore 629147
Tel: +6562660988
Fax: +6562686993

k. Where installed within switches, distribution boards, control panels and the like,
wiring shall be neatly and carefully bunched, being adequately supported and held
in position by means of supports or brackets or insulating material as necessary.
l.

After installation of cables, Engineer-in-charge shall check the complete works and
complete the Inspection checklist EE-INS-13 for Electrical cable installation works.
( See annex. 1 )

m. Engineer-in-charge shall arrange and request for inspection with the Owners
representative M&E clerks of works (COW) using approved Main con Request for
Inspection (RIN) form. ( See annex.2 )

3. Approved Materials

LV Cables

Preferred Brand

PVC insulated, non-sheathed and sheathed cables BS 6004,

600/1000V Electric cables having PVC insulation BS 6346.
Performance requirement for cables required to maintain circuit
integrity under fire conditions BS 6387, XLPE insulated and PVC
sheathed cables. XLPE insulated and steel wire armoured PVC
sheathed cables IEC 60502-1PVC insulated non-sheathed cables
450/750V SS358-3.
Sigma, Draka/SCM, Furukawa, Radox, Tai Sin and Prysmian

4. Project organization for Health & Safety Control

(See annex. 3)
5. Health & Safety risks and controls
(Please refer to attach Risk assessment in respect to above scope of works Annex.4)
6. Access / Egress
Proper scaffolding shall be provided for access and egress into cable containment as
applicable.

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7. Lighting
Adequate temporary/task lighting shall be provided if work to be carried at night or at
dark places.
8. Plant & Equipment

S/N

Description

Unit

Impact Termination Tool w/"110" Blade

1 lot

Electrical/Data-Comm Scissors

1 lot

Heavy-Duty Pocket Flashlight

1 lot

Electrical drill (only for surface installation works)

1 lot

UTP Cable Stripper

1 lot

Diagonal-Cutting Pliers

1 lot

Wire Stripper/Cutter with Spring

1 lot

Side-Cutting Pliers

1 lot

Shank Screwdriver

1 lot

10

Wood Handle Wallboard Saw

1 lot

11

P.P.E. Personal Protective Equipment (safety

helmet,Boots,gloves & safety vest )

1 set per worker

*The above machinery & Equipment used quantity will be varied depending on site conditions and production
rate.

9. Waste management
The Rubbish which would be created from our scope of works will be disposed to the
designated dumping ground.
10. Special Control measures
The following general control measures against Safety, Environment and Quality shall be
required for our scope of work and special control measures are not applicable for us

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Proper PPE must be worn at all time.

ANNEX 1:
Inspection Checklist
for EE-INS-13 for
Cable Installation

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ANNEX 2 :
Request for Inspection

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ANNEX 3:
Project Organisation
for Health & Safety
Control

United Engineers ( Singapore ) Pte. Ltd.

257 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim
Singapore 629147
Tel: +6562660988
Fax: +6562686993

ANNEX 4:
Risk Assessment

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257 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim
Singapore 629147
Tel: +6562660988
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ANNEX 5 :
Inspection & Test Plan
for Cable Installation