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Applicable Projects Specification

Section: SWITCHBOARD DISTRIBUTION PANELS AND MCCs.
Division: INSTALLATION
Sub Division: Subdivision

3. Location of Activity
Low Voltage Room and Electrical Rooms

4. Health and Safety Hazards

Specific safety measures have to follow as applicable, and all the safety
measures are covered separately in the project safety plan.

5. Operation
1. Materials: Materials used will be as per the material submittal
approved by the engineer and will be as per the approved drawings in
coordination with other services.
2. Storage / Protection: DB, SMDB, and MDB and Accessories shall be
unloaded with care to avoid any damages. If they are shipped in packs or
pallets, each pack of pallet shall be lifted individually with suitable lifting
equipment. Every precaution shall be taken to preserve their cleanliness
before installation. Store in accordance with manufacturers instructions,
Properly protected from construction activities and weather conditions.
3. Installation:
a. To make sure that the entire installation is in conformance and
in accordance with the design intent of the project for the Electrical and
Low Voltage System in addition to the specification and as per approved
shop drawings and comply.
b. with local and International Standards.
c. All the switchboards shall be fabricated at the manufacturers
works.
d. Before beginning installation in any area, examine all parts of
the adjoining works into which applicable work is to be placed. Should
any condition be found which will prevent the proper execution of the
work, installation shall not proceed in that area until such conditions are
corrected by the contractor.
e. Fix all equipment independently of wiring system. Use cadmium
of zinc electroplated bolts, nuts, washers and screw.
f. Mount single DB at 1800mm from finish floor level to top of
equipment, unless shown otherwise on drawing / schedules.
g. Ensures that clearance in front of switchgear is not less than 1m,
or as indicated.
h. Number terminals, cables and component parts to correspond
with manufacturer have certified drawings.
i. Terminate PVC, SWA PVC and MICS cables inside enclosure by
securing cables to switchboards with gland bracket; and enclosure with
glanding plates or fabricated steel extension boxes.
j. For flush installation, DBs all conductors shall terminate behind
the board in an adaptable box. For surface mounting, trunking shall be
fixed between the board and ceiling or floor level, or conduit run directly
 into Trunking which prevent correct installation of the Trunking lid.
Adequate earth continuity shall be made between the various
components.
6. Responsibilities
1. Project Manager
a. To ensure that all the preparation and application works are
carried out according to the Contract Specification.
b. To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according
to the planned program and as per the approved method statement.
c. To ensure that all equipment and material required executing
the work are available according to the planned Construction Programme.
d. To co-ordinate with the Main Contractor, MEP co-coordinator,
and Safety Officer for a safe and proper execution of the works.
2. Site Engineer
a. To ensure that the works are carried out according to the
Contract Specifications approved method statement.
b. To provide all necessary information and distribute
responsibilities to his construction team.
c. To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work
program and to report to the Project Manager.
d. To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the
works are carried out in safe practicing methods.
3. Foreman
a. The foreman will carry out his duties by maintaining continuous
coordination with the site engineer on daily basis, and ensure proper
distribution of the workforce in the required and planned locations.
b. To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hand are aware of
the job requirements and they have enough information to carry out their
duties properly.
c. To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the
manpower involved in the works are moving as agreed and planned for
the work.
d. To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and
advise the Site Engineer for any requirement of the additional resources.
e. To control disposal of waste materials to the instructions
received from the site engineer.
f. To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain
safe working and proper house keeping of the site, following the approved
safety measures and further ensure that all his working team are aware of
the same to prevent accident and losses.
g. After completion of works, Foreman shall inform the site
engineer for inspection of works.
h. Distribution and the control of materials shall be monitored by
foreman and storekeeper.
4. Safety Engineer
 a. Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it for its proper
implementation.
b. Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to
maintain safe working on the site.
c. Inspect all the site activities and train the person to prevent
accidents and its proper implementation.
d. Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.
7. Manpower Required
Charge hand and Experienced Technicians

8. Materials Requirements
DB, SMDB, MDB and accessories

9. Equipments Requirement
The equipment that will be engaged for Installation of DB, SMDB and MDB
works will be as follows:
1. Wire cutters
2. Measuring tape
3. Drill machine
4. Wooden hammer
5. Flat file
6. Screw drivers
7. Open and box spanners
8. Crimping tool