Table of Contents

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Purpose:
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Scope of Works:
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References
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Definitions and Abbreviations
Responsibility
Installation Procedure
Testing and Commissioning of LV Switch Gears
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8. Labour, Plant & Material Requirement
9. Health & Safety Requirements
10.Environmental Requirements
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11.Quality Control Arrangements ( Testing, Inspections & Records):
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12.Appendix & Attachments
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1.

Purpose:
This Method statement provides the sequence and methodology that will be
used for
Installation, testing and commissioning of LV Switching gear
in order to achieve compliance with the contract specification and Drawings

2.

Scope of Work:
Installation, testing and commissioning of LV Switching gear detailed on
contract drawing and approved shop drawings.

3.

References

Contract Drawings & approved Shop drawings

General Electrical Specification
Project Environmental, Health & Safety Plan (EHSP)
Project Quality Plan (PQP) Plan
MEP Sub-Contract Document and Specifications
Safety Regulations by Dubai Municipality and Dubai Parks
Manufactures recommendation.

4.

Definitions & Abbreviations:

5.

Responsibility:
In-Line with Project Organization chart and responsibilities explained in
our Quality plan, the following staff will be responsible to carry out the
installation process from start to
Completion
5.1 Project Manager
The Project Manager will have full authority and overall responsibility to
manage, supervise. He will Control the works and will have direct
responsibility for ensuring safe working
practices and compliance with
regulatory authoritys requirements. Co-ordinate with the engineers and
the Employer Representative for execution of the Contract Scope of
works. Implement the project quality systems to be the satisfaction of the
project requirements. Review changes and variations to evaluate impact
of those on time and schedule.
5.2 Construction Manager
Responsible to ensure that all works are carried-out as per the
specifications, approved shop drawings and Method Statement as per the
manufacturer instructions and
coordinated with other works.

Provide solution to issues that may take place during the

process.

installation

5.3 Project Engineer

Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all works are carried out
as per the
specifications, approved shop drawings and Method
Statements as per the manufacturers instructions and coordinated with
other works.
5.4 QA/QC Engineer
Responsible to monitor the work Quality on site with all associated
aspects such as but not limited to quality of material arriving to site prior
to installation, installation methodology and procedure and carrying-out
initial inspections for completed works prior to submit
official request
for final inspection by the Engineer.
5.5 Site Engineer

The Site Engineer shall co-ordinate site activities and provide

supervision to the workers executing the job online in-line with the
approved work schedule and sequence of work
Shall liaise with site representatives of employer and contractor and
co-ordinate safety procedures with site supervisors and site foremen.
Shall Co-ordinate and explain the work to be carried out to the
Supervisors / Site
Foreman.
Ensure the compliance of works with the related approved Quality
Control Procedure and co-ordinate with the Contractor QA/QC Engineer
to advise for the areas to be
issued for inspection.

5.6 Safety Engineer/Officer

The safety is responsible for everyone.
The Safety Engineer/Officer is responsible for ensure that all Health and
Safety
Regulations and Requirements are implemented on
site.
Conduct Tool Box Talk to all site workers and supervisors prior to work
commencement on site and attendance sheet must be signed by the all
attendees.
Perform site Safety Risk Assessment to identify hazards prior to work
commencement on site.
Responsible for carrying out training, monitoring the work activities,
carrying out
inspections and reporting to the Principal
contractor safety department and carrying out accident and incident
investigations.

5.7

Site Supervisors and Site Foremen

The project team of experienced Supervisors and Foremen shall ensure the
quality of the installation work carried out, and shall also ensure that it is as
per the latest approved construction shop drawing issued for installation and
according to instructions received from the Site Engineer.
To provide direct supervision to workers on site during the installation process
of LV Switch Gears.
To ensure that he has adequate resources of machinery, labour and materials
to carry out all the activities efficiently and to discuss with the Site Engineer.
To ensure safe and clean working environment.

6.

Installation Procedure:
6.1

Preliminary Activities /Approvals

6.2

6.1.1 Submit to the Engineer for approval the materials ,

equipments and
shop drawings to be used
for the
Installation , Termination and Testing of LV Switching gear
6.1.2 Submit for approval Method Statement & Risk Assessment.
6.1.3 Identify quantity and ensure all risks are managed in this
method statement and
residual risks are acceptable.
Storage:
6.2.1 LV panel shall be inspected upon receipt at site for damages and
compliance with the approved submittals and Single line
Diagram.
6.2.2 Upon completion of receiving inspection, the LVPs shall be
positioned at the LV Room location.
6.2.3 LV panel found with transportation damages shall be recorded
and notified to the concern party for further action.
6.2.4 LV panel shall be covered with thick polythene sheets to protect
from dust and moisture.

6.3
6.3.1
6.3.2
6.3.3
6.3.4
6.3.5
6.3.6
6.3.7
6.3.8
6.3.9

Installation of LV Switching gear

Ensure approved documents like shop drawing, electrical room
layout and load schedules are available with the installation team.
Check the label/marking to ensure that it is the right panel and
check the position
according to the shop drawing.
Ensure the plinth is made as per the approved drawing and check it
is inspected and approved
Check the plinth is in level, as that of spirit level
Place the panels one after other according to the layout
Align and interconnected the bus joints (by supplier)
Megger the panels after connecting the compartments.
Check the breaker rating and the provision for cable / bus bar
termination.
Megger the cables before terminating.
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Terminate the incoming and outgoing cable as per single line

diagram using proper tools.
Megger the panel after termination, when I/C open and O/G closed.
Clean the termination and breaker cubicles with hand brush to clean
the dust and small metal pieces fallen during cable cutting and
terminating process.
Ensure the bus bars and interconnecting terminals are free from dust
and damage.
Provide identification for all the cable termination as per
specification requirement and drawing.
Dress the cables neatly with cable ties for horizontal and with cleat
for vertical
Double check the connections by tightening the terminations.
Keep the approved single line diagram near the LV panel (framed),
wall mounted
inside the LV Room
Inspection shall be offered for QC Verification before local authority
inspection.

6.3.11
6.3.12

6.3.13
6.3.14
6.3.15
6.3.16
6.3.17
6.3.18

7.0

Testing And Commissioning Of LV Switch Gears

Please refer the attached method statement from the LV Switch

gears supplies M/S AGS, for the testing and commissioning.
Once the testing and commissioning of the LV Switch gears are
completed as per AGSs method statement and the same is
approved and accepted by all parties the entire system will be
offered for energization to the concerned authority for that an
energization request will be submitted.

8.0 Labour, Plant & Material Requirements

8.0.1

Labour:

High trained Charge Hands and Electrician will be dedicated to carry

out the
installation of LV Switch Gears under the supervision
of the project team shown on the project organization chart in
accordance with the approved shop drawings.
8.0.2

Materials:

Approved Materials as per the approved specifications includes:

Installation,
termination and testing of LV cables and wires.

8.1

Plant and Hand tools:

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Standard Electrical Tool Box

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Forklift

Hydraulic Trolley

insulation cutter ,plier ,Hammer

Wall drilling machine

Megger

Box spanner set

Health & Safety Requirements:

All Safety Regulations and requirements as per the project approved

EHSP plan must be implemented and monitored on site at all times
by ----staff.

Safety induction and training to all involved site staff will be provided
by the main
contractor prior to commencing any activities
on site.
Tool box talk will be provided by safety office to highlight and hazards
or safety
regulations to be followed during the installation of
LV Switch Gears on site and
attendance singing sheet will be
kept.
All Personal on Site must Wear (PPE) equipments at all times
Ensure proper barricading to the work area with Standard safety
warning signs to be placed all around, visible to the public at any point
where work on site to be performed
The approved Risk Assessment Sheet must be implemented during the
work course on site to prevent or minimize any identified risks during
the execution of the job on site

10.

Environmental Requirements
In accordance with DGBR and BM Environmental requirements and
instructions related to waste collection & housekeeping on site, ----will
dedicated the required number of workers to perform the house
cleaning on site at all times and segregate and dispose any waste
materials in-order to maintained a healthy environment during the
installation of LV Switch Gear. Workers to Clear all the tools and
equipment after each work shift and ensure all surrounding areas are
free of debris and work area is left in safe condition

11.
Quality Control Arrangements (Testing, Inspections &
Records):
All Quality control measures and site inspections will be carried out in
accordance with the approved PQ plan
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Quality Assurance and Quality control of all aspects of the installation

process must be monitored at all times by ----QA/QC Engineer
Following the installation of LV Switch Gears, ----will conduct initial
inspection prior to submit a formal request for inspection (IR) by the
client.
Request for inspection shall be prepared by -----Engineer and shall be
issued to BM for further inspection with Consultant.
-----QA/QC Engineer shall co-ordinate with Client / Consultant to arrange
for site inspection and submit an (IR) 48 hours minimum before
inspection date

12.
Appendix & Attachments
Risk Assessment Sheet (RA)