METHOD STATEMENT

FOR
TELEPHONE / DATA INSTALLATION

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE

2. DEFINITIONS

3. HEALTH AND SAFETY

4. OPERATION

5. INSTALLATION AND FIXATION

6. RESPONSIBILITIES

7. MANPOWER REQUIRED

8. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS

9. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS

10. WASTE MANAGEMENT

11. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES

12. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

13. DISTRIBUTION
1. SCOPE
 This procedure to clear the method of the supply, installations
Telephone / Data System for the project.
 This document details the Telephone / Data System Installation:
1. Preparation of work.
2. Delivery and inspection upon arrival of material at site.
3. Installation of the system.

2. DEFINITIONS
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.

WIR : Inspection and Test Request

MIR : Material Verification Record.

3. HEALTH AND SAFETY

 Strictly followed as per the manufacturer's Health and Safety
recommendations for handling and use of the materials.

 Ensure all involved personnel shall be aware of the same.

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

4. OPERATION
 Material:

 Material used will be as approved by the Engineer.

  The sizes and routes routing will be as per the approved Shop
Drawings.

 Storage and Protection:

 Deliver components parts to site, completely identified in accordance

with shop and certified CAD Drawings prepared for this work.

 Store in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, above

ground, properly protected from the weather and construction activities.

5. INSTALLATION AND FIXATION

 Pre-Installation:

 Make sure that civil clearance done prior to start the installation.
 Installation will be carried out as per manufacturer
recommendations, Approved shop drawings and project
specifications.

 Installation:

 Prepare the workshop drawings showing a complete installation

along with section details for co-ordination with other MEP works
and obtain Consultant Engineers approval on the same.
 Obtain Approval for telephone workshop drawing.
 Install sleeves for main telephone incomer. Install telephone boxes
& telephone junctions boxes. Prior co-ordination with Etisalat is
required for exact location of telephone main cable entry sleeve.
 Install PVC Conduits embedded in concrete slabs and walls.
 Install trunking / cable trays in risers as highlighted in relevant shop
drawings.
 Run wires from various telephone / data outlets in to intermediate
telephone distribution frames, via trunking / pipes in corridors false
ceiling area.
 Run telephone / data cables from intermediate distribution frame
panel into main distribution frames in ground floors low current
room via trunking / cable riser.
 Install distribution frame panels, telephone / data outlets and
terminate relevant wires and cables.

 Installation of Wires:

 Install cables in raceways and cable trays except within consoles,

back boxes, desks, and counters. Conceal raceway and cables
except in unfinished spaces.
  Comply with requirements for raceways and boxes specified in
Division 26 Section "Raceways, Boxes, Cable Tray, Cable Ladder
and Trunking".
 Conceal conductors and cables in accessible ceilings, walls, and
floors where possible.
 Conceal wiring except in unfinished spaces.
 All new wiring on this project must be properly rated for the
application.
 Cable to the new devices at new locations shall be installed in a
neat and workmanlike manner, following the standard procedures
used in the electrical contracting trade.
 Exposed wiring will not be permitted under any circumstances on
this project.
 Any wiring, which is considered sloppy by the owner representative,
shall be strictly unacceptable.
 Upon installation completion, a room-by-room test shall be
conducted for every device in the system.
 A technician shall perform the test after school hours, and repairs
shall be performed as needed at no cost to the Owner to any
devices, which do not function correctly, including cable.
 A written room-by-room report following testing and repairs shall be
prepared and submitted to the owner representative as per Specs.
 Installation and Attached manufacturer recommendation for the
installation in Others Sections.

 Wiring within Enclosures:

 Bundle, lace, and train cables within enclosures. Connect to

terminal points with no excess and without exceeding
manufacturer's limitations on bending radius.

 Grounding:

 Comply with requirements in Division 26 Section "Grounding and

Bonding for Electrical Systems." for grounding conductors and
connectors.
 Comply with Electricity Wiring Regulations, Sections.
 Bond metallic equipment to the system grounding bus bar, using
not smaller than the specified equipment grounding conductor by
Electricity Wiring Regulations, Sections.

 Identification:

 Identify system components, wiring, and cabling complying with

ADDC Electricity Wiring Regulations. Comply with requirements for
 identification specified in Division 26 Section "Identification for
Electrical Systems."

 Programming:

 After making sure all the system installed in correct way

from Subcontractor and supplier, programming of the
system must take place before final testing and
commissioning accourding to Consultant requirement and
senario of the system.
 Testing and commissioning of the system submitted
separetly for this system mentioned all the procedure of
Testing of the system and commissioning it.

 Technical Assistance:

 The installation supervising technician for the system trade shall

instruct the CONSULTANT Engineer, and Construction Site
Manager on the programming and correct operation of the
system after the installation is completed.
 This instruction shall be scheduled at the convenience of the
staff.
 All such instruction shall be properly recorded.
 WIR will be issued for Consultant approval upon making sure that
the installation of the system equipment’s done as per approved
shop drawings, approved specs and manufacturer
recommendations.

6. RESPONSIBILITIES

 PROJECT MANAGER
1. To ensure that all the preparation and application works are
carried out according to the Contract Specification and with the
approved drawings.

2. To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according

to the planned program and as per the approved method of
statement.

3. To ensure that all the equipment and material required

executing the work are available according to the planned
construction program.
 4. To co-ordinate with the Main contractor, MEP coordinator,
Safety Officer for a safe and proper execution of the works.

 SITE ENGINEER
1. To ensure that the works are carried out according to the
Contract Specification, approved method statement and the
shop drawings.

2. To provide all necessary information and distribute

responsibilities to his construction.

3. To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work

program and to report to the Project Manager.

4. To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the

works are carried out in safe practicing method.

 FOREMAN
1. The foreman will carry out his duties by maintaining continuous
coordination with the site engineer on daily basis, and ensure
proper distribution of the work force on the required and planned
locations.

2. 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.

3. To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and

advice the site engineer of any requirement for additional
resources.

4. To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the

manpower involved in the works are moving as agreed and
planned for the work.

5. To control disposal of waste materials according to the

instructions received from the site engineer.

6. To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain

safe working and proper house keeping of the site, following the
proved safety measures and further ensure that all his working
team are aware of the same to prevent accident and losses.

7. To inform the site engineer regarding areas ready for inspection.

 8. Foreman and the storekeeper are responsible for the distribution
and control of materials.

 SAFETY ENGINEER
1. Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in
accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it for it’s
proper implementation.

2. Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to

maintain safe working on the site.

3. Inspect all the site activities and train the person to prevent
accidents and it’s proper implementation.

4. Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.

 TECHNICIAN FROM SUPPILER

1. The carrying-out of work and the proper distribution of all the
available resources in coordination with the sub-contractor
Site Engineer on a daily basis.
2. Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for
the future planning with the Site Engineer.
3. Complying with the sub-contractor basic design practices,
particularly those related to safety and engineering
4. Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement
and reporting the same to the Site Engineer immediately.

 STORE KEEPER
1. 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.
2. One who will acknowledge the receiving of materials at site in
coordination with QA/QC and concerned Engineer.

7. MANPOWER REQUIRED
 Charge hand and Experienced Technicians

8. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS
 Telephone / Data System Components and Accessories.
9. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS
 The Equipment that will be engaged for Telephone / Data System
Installation will be as follows:

 Wire cutters

 Hacksaw

 Measuring tape

 Drill machine

 Wooden hammer

 Flat file

 Screw drivers

 Open and box spanners

 Base Cutter

10. WASTE MANAGEMENT

 The Rubbish which would be created from our scope of works will be
disposed to the designated dumping ground.

11. 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 :

 Proper PPE must be worn at all time

 Permit to work at height > 2m where applicable
 Lifting operation permit (using crane) where applicable.
 Confined space permit where applicable.
 Approved work method statement and risk assessment will be made
available to site.
  All workers doing the work shall be briefed on this method statement
and risk assessment.

12. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

 This method Statement should be read in conjunction with the below
referenced documentations:

 ITP for Anti – termite Treatment.

 Insulation Resistance and continuity Test Report.

13. DISTRIBUTION
 Copy of this method statement shall be issued to the following for
information/ action/ comments:

1. Project Manager

2. Site Engineer

3. Foremen

4. Safety Engineer

5. Technician From Supplier

6. Store Keeper