Table of Contents

1. Purpose:
2. Scope of Works:
3. References
4. Definitions and Abbreviations
5. Responsibility
6. Installation Procedure
7. Energization of LV panels
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8. Labour, Plant & Material Requirement
9. Health & Safety Requirements
10.Environmental Requirements
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 and Energization of LV Panels in order to
achieve compliance with the contract specification and Drawings

2.

Scope of Work:
Installation and Energization of LV Panels 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 installation process.
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 coordinate 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
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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 and
energization of LV Panels
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

6.1.1 Submit the materials, equipments, shop drawing, method
statement and risk assessment to be used for the installation of LV
Panels for consultant approval.
6.1.2 Ensure all risks are managed in this method statement and
residual risks are acceptable.

6.2

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.
6.2.5 DBs & MDBs shall be inspected upon receipt at site for damages and
compliance with the approved submittals and Single line Diagram.
6.2.6 Upon completion of receiving inspection, the DBs & SMDBs shall be
position at \the
Electrical room.
6.2.7 DBs & MDBs found with transportation damages shall be recorded
and notify the concern party for further action.
6.2.8 DBs & MDBs shall be covered with thick polythene sheets to

protect from dust and

6.3 Installation of LV Panels

moisture.

6.3.1 Ensure approved documents like shop drawing, SLD, electrical room layout
and load schedules are available with the installation team.
6.3.2

Check the label/marking to ensure that it is the right panel and check the
position

according to the shop drawing

6.3.3 Ensure the room is ready for installation of LV Panels.

6.3.4 Ensure the trench /plinths are made as per approved shop drawing and are
inspected /approved by the engineer.
6.3.5 Assemble the panels one after another as per label marking and
manufactures detail.
6.3.6 Bus assembling and inter connection cables termination will be carried out
by the panel supplier M/S AGS.
6.3.7 Up on completion of the panel installation and conformation from the
supplier and QC forward WIR to the engineer for their inspection.
6.3.8 Check the breaker rating and the provision for cable / bus bar
termination.
6.3.9 Set breaker current rating as per approved shop drawing. (SLD).
6.3.10
Terminate the incoming and outgoing cable as per single line
diagram using proper tools.
6.3.11
Clean the termination and breaker cubicles with hand brush
to clean the dust and small metal pieces fallen during cable cutting
and terminating process.
6.3.12
Ensure the bus bars and interconnecting terminals are
free from dust and damage.
6.3.13
Provide identification for all the cable termination as per
specification requirement and approved SLD.
6.3.14
Dress the cables neatly with cable ties / cable cleat.
6.3.15
Double check the connections by tightening

the

terminations.
6.3.16
Keep the approved single line diagram near the LV DB/MDB
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(photo framed), wall mounted inside the substation.

Energization of LV Panels

Please refer the attached method statement from the LV Panels

supplies M/S AGS, for the testing and commissioning.
Once the testing and commissioning of the LV Panels 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 Installation and Energization of LV Panels under the supervision
of the project team shown on the project organization chart in
accordance with the approved shop drawings.

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Materials:

Approved Materials as per the approved specifications includes

Installation and
Energization of LV Panels.
8.1 Plant and Hand tools:

Standard Electrical Tool Box

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 and Energization of
LV Panels 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 - and - 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 and Energization
of LV Panels. 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 and ITP.

12.

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 and Energization of LV Panels, -- 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 (WIR) 48 hours minimum before inspection
date.
Appendix & Attachments

Risk Assessment Sheet (RA)

Method of statement for the testing and commissioning of energization
of LV panels from the supplier AGS.
Drawing for the LV Earthing system layout.
Check list for the Energization of LV Panels.