MS 1015 - For Installation of Low Voltage Cables

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NEW WATER SUPPLY NETWORKS FOR MISUNGWI, MAGU AND LAMADI M/S. CHINA CIVIL ENGINEERING
CONSTRUCTION CORPORATTON
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Method Statement
Project Title: LAKE VICTORIA WATER AND SANITATION PROJECT (WATER SUPPLY, Procedure No.:
WASTE WATER AND SANITATION) FOR MWANZA CITY, MISUNGWI, MAGU AND LAMADI
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Method Statement for Excavation
REVISION HISTORY
Rev. CONTRACTOR-CCECC Status of
Date Prepared Reviewed Approved Revision History ENGINEER
No. Approval
First Submission
0 25/03/2017 following award of
Contract
CONTENTS
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1.0 Scope of Work
2.0 Definitions
3.0 References
4.0 Subcontractors
5.0 Materials
6.0 Plant & Equipment
7.0 Safety
8.0 Prior Activities
9.0 Procedure
10.0 Responsibilities
11.0 Attachments
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Method Statement for Installation of Low Voltage

Cables
By Designmep | October 15, 2016
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SCOPE:
This Method Statement defines the procedures to be followed in installation of Low
voltage cables.
PURPOSE
The Purpose of this method statement is to ensure that correct cables are
installed and agreed procedures are implemented during execution of the
previously described work.
REFERENCES
 Project Specification
 IEC 60228, BS 6360.
 BS 5467.
 Project Drawing
DEFINITION
LV – Low Voltage
RESPONSIBILITES
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 Project Manager– will have the overall responsibility on the Project

execution, quality and safety. Also he will maintain the planning progress and
coordination of works with Main Contractor.
 Site Electrical Engineer– will be responsible for the day to day activities on
site, materials, drawings, testing & commissioning an allocation of
Departmental resources to the work site.
 Charge-hand– will be directly responsible for the day to day jobs on site, for
assigning work to the technicians or any other workers assigned to his area.
 QA/QC Department– will be overseeing the quality requirements and quality
control measures for the project in coordination with the Project Electrical
Engineer as outlined in the MAPCO Quality Manual.
 Safety Officer will be responsible for the Health and Safety aspects on site
as per the approved MAPCO Safety Procedures.
METHOD OF WORK
Material
 Power Cables (LV)
 ELV Cables
Equipment/ Tools
 Manual Crimping Tools
 Cable Rollers
 Cable Spindle and Jacks
 Cable Drum Trolleys
 Scaffolding Step Ladder
 Pulling Wires Rope, Lubricant (Soap based, wax based)
 Hand Tools-gloves, Cable cutter, measuring tape, pliers, screw drivers,
puncher, cutting saw, spanner and etc.
 Personal Protective Equipment
Testing Equipment
 LV Insulation resistance tester
 Multi-meter
 Current & Voltage meter
Material Handling and Storage
 Store materials in protected dry location off-ground in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions and to protect from mechanical damage or
weather effects, etc. Extreme care will be taken while handling the subject
materials.
 Lay down area at site to be coordinated with main contractor and
arrangements to be made for unloading and/ or mobilization of materials.
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 Ladders / scaffoldings to be secured firmly over the working platform and

inspected by competent personnel and tagging system (green/red) are
implemented prior to the start of work.
 Prior to commencement of work, The Engineers & Supervisors/Foreman will
ensure all materials delivered to work place are checked for with their
shipment check list and ensure they are the relevant piece for the site and
materials are without damage/so, no excessive scratches nor visible
corrosion.
 Only required materials to be shifted to site and stored temporarily and
ensure extra materials are not dumped to site that may congest the working
area.
 Once work is completed, extra materials and tools will be returned back to
the store and work area to be kept clean.
Pre Installation Requirements
 Ensure all drawings are approved and available to the Installation team.
 Prior to the installation of cables in any area, cable ladders or any
containment system must be inspected and approved.
 Ensure that ladders/ trays are free from any sharp edges and have sufficient
space for installing the cables.
 Ensure that ladders/ trays are provided with purpose made bends to
accommodate the minimum bending radius of the cable. This is to ensure that
the cable is not given undue stress.
 PVC sleeves will be installed for all cables passing through brick, block or
concrete or similar structures in case there is a need for future withdrawal.
 Non-ferrous spacer clips for multiple runs and single fixing non-ferrous clips
for single runs will be provided for cables fixed directly to the structure.
 Collect and keep at site materials such as pulling sleeves, tools, rollers and
tackles, etc.
General Requirements
 Cables and wires will be installed in accordance with the approved shop
drawings and properly coordinated with Main Contractor Site Engineer/
Construction Manager for exact locations and levels.
 Proper marking /selection of location on site will be done prior to
commencement of installation works.
 Complete a mock-up installation before main works and get its approval.
Wire Pulling
 Make sure that all conduits and boxes in both ends are free from damages
and blockages etc. and installation is approved.
 Blockages shall be checked by inserting the draw wire and checking that it
reaches to the other end without any disturbance.
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 Once the conduit is not blocked the wires shall be pulled using the draw
wires while ensuring no damage occurs while pulling.
 Pulling compound or lubricant shall be used for pulling wires where required.
 Use soap-based pulling compound for the runs greater than 20 Meters for
semi conductive insulated wires.
 While pulling the wires, care will be taken to not insert the pull tension
greater than manufacturer’s allowed limits.
Wiring Installation for Small Power and Lighting & Low Current Services
 Materials will be checked against project specifications.
 Low current service wirings / cables are to be laid in trunkings separate from
power wirings / cables.
 Prepare mock up installations where applicable; seek its approval prior to
commence of the next other typical works.
 Required conduit sizes will be used. Conduit’s sharp internal surfaces will be
removed and bends will be limited following standard practice. Sharp conduit
bends will not be permitted. Placing of conduits will be embedded during the
concrete casting and in block wall. Conduits can be run fixed at the soffit or to
be laid on the concrete screed. Conduit laying will be as per approved
drawings and specifications.
 After ensuring that conduits are in placed a guide wire or fish line will be
inserted in preparation for wire pulling. Whenever a bunch of wires are to be
pulled a rope and basket weave wire will be required in order to hold the
conductors to be pulled together.
 Wires or conductors will be pulled simultaneously and pulling lubricant will
be used when necessary. Wires or cables will have sufficient slack at both
ends for convenience in connections and maintenance.
 Cables, wires and connectors, utility, junction boxes, pull boxes will be as per
specified type or class. As soon as the conductors reaches the panels, boxes,
raceways it will be tagged. Wires and cables will have identifications, labels or
tags at both ends.
 Manufacturer’s recommendations will be followed during work execution.
 Wires or cables will have sufficient slack at both ends for convenience in
connections and maintenance.
 Pulling of wires, cables will not exceed manufacturer’s recommended
tension.
 Any damaged conduits during the construction stages will be reported to
proper authority and the same will be repaired immediately.
 Electrical Fittings will be inspected and ensured they are securely fixed as
per the installation detailed drawings.
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 The location, level and alignment of fittings shall be checked, fixtures will be
installed only after the approval of wiring installation or during testing only.
 Stability of fittings and fixtures assembly will always be considered.
 After the installation, the required tests (type, sample & routine) are to be
carried out as stated in this Specification
Low Current System Wiring Test
Applicable test will be conducted for low current system wirings to ensure
continuity and no shorts and grounded wires exist prior to terminations to all
devices / equipment.
Cable Pulling & Termination

 Transport and place the cable drums as per drum schedule and at the
locations where space is available for working. The cable drum will be placed
on a jack & spindle arrangement to ensure free rotation of the drum.
 Erect scaffolding (only those with safety tags) where required as per the site
requirements.
 Cable rollers will be placed under the cable during pulling over longer
distances and standoff rollers for acute bends to ensure that the cable is
pulled with minimum effort and the cable outer jacket is free of scouring lines.
 The cables will be pulled using pulling means such as fish tape, rope and
basket weave wire/ cable grips so as not to damage cable or its containment
system. Care will be taken to ensure that the maximum pulling tension of all
the cables is not exceeded at any time.
 Cable should be free of any static load i.e. to be placed side by side parallel
on the cable tray or ladders. Any kind of dead weight on the cable will be
avoided.
 At all times the cable schedule & section drawings for the relevant area will
be referred to ensure proper location of cable on the required ladder and to
ensure compliance with project specifications.
 A pulling compound / lubricant will be used where necessary as per site
conditions i.e. in slabs and underground conduits etc. the lubricant in anyway
should not deteriorate the cable insulation.
 The cables shall be secured to the containment system using approved cable
ties for horizontal runs and cable cleats for vertical runs.
 Earth (green/yellow) cables shall also be pulled along the power cables.
 At all time of pulling, mark both power and earth cable ends to ensure
correct termination on both sides of the cable.
 Before termination complete length and route of the cable shall be inspected
by QA/QC Engineer after which request for inspection will be raised for
consultant’s approval.
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 Cables will be capped and sealed on both ends after installation until
termination is due.
 Termination shall be done by using the approved termination materials that
include glands, lugs and other accessories part of termination kit by using
proper crimping tools. Matching color gland sheaths shall be provided.
 All termination will be provided with tight fit covering sleeves.
 All work to be done under the attendance of safety officer/s.
Cables Identification
 Install the tags/labels as per project specifications and as per approved
material submittals.
 When completely erected, each cable and wire shall have permanently
attached to it at each end and at intermediate positions.
 Non-corrodible metal plates upon, which the identification number of the
cable, voltage rating, conductor size and make shall be engraved or stamped.
 For cables at feeders, identification will be done as per specification and
approved materials.
Safey
 All appropriate safety personal protective equipment shall be worn by
workmen such as Helmet, cover all clothing, safety shoes, goggles and gloves
whenever required.
 Only approved scaffoldings & safety belts can be used on high level works.
 Fire extinguisher shall be positioned in the event where energized cable
is/are present on work place.
1. Scope:
1.1 This Method Statement covers the installation and laying of pipes.
2. Definitions:
2.1 MS: Method Statement: Pipework’s method statement.
2.2 ITR Inspection and Test Request
2.3 PTS Technical Specification
2.4 GTS General Technical Specification
2.5 UG Underground
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3. References:
3.1 Contract drawings No.
3.2 GTS Section….: Clause …. Pipe work and testing.
3.3 PTS Section …: Clause …… Construction of pipes and manholes.
3.4 MS-1004 Dewatering
3.5 MS-1005 Surveying
3.6 MS-1008 Earthwork
4. Subcontractors:
4.1 None
5. Products:
5.1 Pipes, dia. 60mm to 400mm and fittings.
5.2 Rubber gasket rings of approved source.
5.3 Wrapping tape from approved source.
5.4 Warning tapes.
5.5 Lubrication soap for rubber rings.
5.6 Granular Material.
5.6 Primer from approved source.

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6. Tools & Equipments:
6.1 Dewatering Equipment
6.2 Excavators
6.3 Front End Loader (Shovel)
6.4 Tipper Trucks
6.5 Crane (if required)
6.6 Flat-bed truck and trailer
6.7 Concrete Mix Trucks
6.8 Small Vehicles
6.9 Compactor (Plate or Roller)
6.10 Concrete vibrator
6.11 Surveying Instruments

6.12 Nylon lifting slings
6.13 Cable pullers (come-along)
6.14 Ladders
6.15 Concrete Barricades
6.16 Flagging Tape/Warning Tape
6.17 Concrete Formwork
6.18 Concrete Temp. Gauge
6.19 Slump cone, cube moulds
7. Safety
7.1 GTS Section….: Clause 100.2 OSHA.
7.2 PTS. Section….: Clause 102.11,12,14 General and preliminary.
7.3 CSM Construction Safety Manual

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7.4 JV Safety Manual.
Safety Hazards and Precautions.
a)- Strike UG Services:
 Use Locator and/or hand excavation (trial holes)
b)-Excavation Collapse:
 Batter sides to safe slope or provide shoring (as directed by

Geotechnical Consultant) and subject to Engineer’s approval.
 Keep vehicles/equipment safely away from excavation edge
 Keep spoil at least 2.0 meters away from edge
c)- Fall into excavation:
 Provide fencing, night–time lighting, guardrails and flagging tape

around edges.
 Provide safety fixed ladders (every 50m)
 Provide banks man when operating equipment near excavation.
d)-Crane Accidents:
 All cranes should be checked and certified
 Operators professional and well experienced
 Provide banks man when operating near excavation
 Check load indicator, slings and wire ropes daily
e)- Falling Objects:
 Stand clear during lifting operations

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 Wear hard hats
f)- Equipment & Vehicles:
 Use Safety belts
 Slow down and obey speed limits
 Provide “back-ups” alarms
 Provide banks man when operating equipment near excavation.
g)- Confined Space:
 Check air with gas monitor before entering assembled pipeline or

manholes
 Check air in deep narrow trenches and excavation before entry.
 Check excavations and pipes for snakes and scorpions before entry.
 Develop rescue procedures
8. Prior Activities:
8.1 Calibrate Surveying Instruments.
8.2 Check for existing utilities before excavation (Trial Holes).
8.3 Check all pipes free of cracks and chips or damage to linear
8.4 Prepare and get approval of Construction Drawings.
9. Procedure:
All activities carried out will comply with the JV Inspection Test Plan which reflects the testing requirements
of the Contract documents.
9.1 Prepare the Construction Drawings and submit to the Consultant to get his approval prior
to starting any excavation works.
Note: Only the drawings marked as approved “Issued for Construction” are allowed to be
used by the Site Staff.
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9.2 Survey will be conducted according to MS-005
9.3 Dewatering if required, will be conducted according to MS-004
9.4 Excavation and filling will be conducted according to MS-008
Note: The Engineer’s Inspector will be notified if any areas are over excavated or
unsuitable materials are encountered, in which case replacement material will be
used.
9.5 The formation level will be to the required lines and grades as detailed in the approved
Shop Drawings.
9.6 The trench formation shall be compacted to 98% MDD or to the soil bearing value.
Note: Formation compaction is a Hold Point and will be confirmed by the Engineer’s
Inspector before proceeding with the bedding.
Note: The pipe installation is a hold point and lines and levels must be checked and
approved by the Consultant’s Inspector before other work proceeds. Any
adjustment in the line and grade shall be made by scrapping away or filling and
tampering in under the barrel of the pipe.
9.7 Trailer with hoist crane shall be used for shifting pipes from yard to the site.
9.8 End lifting hooks for lifting the pipes shall be insulated with rubber sleeve to prevent
damage to cement lining and other coating.
9.9 Stacking of pipes along the trench side opposite to the excavated material heap with the
sockets pointing the direction of laying. Transportation, storage and handling of pipes will
be according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
9.10 A single wide flat sling shall be used to lift the pipe at its center of gravity and in order to
lower the pipe into the trench.
9.11 Each pipe shall be laid accurately to line and gradient.
9.12 All open ends to be plugged when pipe laying is not in progress
9.13 The socket of the pipes shall be carefully cleaned to eliminate all soil and sand.
9.14 Check the gasket condition and place it in its seat, looping it into the shape of a heart for
insertion.
9.15 Apply the lubricant paste to the exposed surface of the gasket and the pipe spigot.
9.16 Insert the spigot, checking the alignment of the assembled components, until the jointing
mark on the spigot is in line with the socket face.
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9.17 Clamps and chains shall be used for jointing pipe and straight fittings.
9.18 In order to avoid damage to the coating of the pipes, it is essential to use rubber paid at the
points of contact between chains and pipe.
9.19 Any joint deflection required shall be made only after the completion of the joint.
9.20 Flanged joint is to be made using flat gasket and bolt shall be inserted and must be turned
to fingers tightness. Thereafter the final tightening of the nuts to be completed by the toggle
spanners in such sequence that diametrically opposite must be tightened together.
Notes. Restrained joints are to be made of the approved locking system.
All valves and fittings to be installed as per the approved shop drawing.
All pipes, fittings, valves etc. will be carefully lowered in the trench with suitable
equipment in a manner that will prevent damage and all foreign materials shall be
removed from inside the pipes and fittings before being lowered into position.
Valves, fittings, adapter, meters, fire hydrant, etc which are housed in concrete
chambers shall be protected to avoid damage to the factory applied coating. Pipe
ports and fittings inside the chambers with bituminous coating to be protected with
approved paint.
Backfilling:
Backfilling will proceed in layers in accordance with MS-1008.
 By hands to a level 500mm above the crown of pipe.
 With rollers or plate compactors up to the final ground level.
Pressure test.
01. The hydrostatic pressure testing of pipeline shall be carried out on section of completed
pipelines as approved by the engineer.
02. Complete construction of pipeline with all thrust blocks and valve chambers for a
particular section to be tested in accordance with the approved Construction drawing.
03. Before commencement of pressure testing of a particular section, all the line valves will
be opened to prevent pressure being applied against closed valves.
04. Install test heads with provision of bleeding air vent at the highest point.
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05. Install test heads with provision of filling water at the lowest point of the pipeline.
06. Calibrated pressure gauges will be installed at both ends of the pipeline.
07. With approval from Engineer, the water from pressure testing shall be taken from
existing fire hydrant, washout or air release valve, whichever is nearer to the filling point.
08. Subsequent to obtaining approval from the client, the filling of water and testing shall
commence.
09. During the water filling all air in the pipeline shall be expelled through the air bleeding
nozzles installed at the highest.
10. The pressure in the pipeline shall be raised steadily by a small capacity high-pressure
positive displacement pump until normal operating pressure of 6 bars is reached.
11. The pipeline shall be maintained at 6 bars pressure for a minimum of 24 hours soaking
period during which a record of the water added to maintain the 6.00 bar pressure shall
be kept.
12. In case of any visible leaks during inspection, the particular section shall be repaired to
the satisfaction of the Engineer after which the 24 hours soaking period shall be
repeated at 6 bars pressure.
13. Upon satisfactory completion of 24-hour soaking period the pipeline shall be brought to
the test pressure of 9 bars and maintained at this pressure, by pumping if necessary.
14. Subsequently, the pump shall be disconnected and further water allowed to enter the
pipeline for a period of 1 hour and at the end of this period the pressure will be recorded.
15. The pump will be reconnected, if a pressure drop is noted and the original pressure (9
bar) will be restored in the pipeline. The water pumped into the pipeline to rebuild the
pressure will be collected in a calibrated tank. The volume of the water used to rebuild
the pressure to 9 bars shall not exceed (0.1litre/mm of diameter/KM of
length/24hours/30metres of head)
Note. IN case leakage exceeds permissible allowance, the leakage spot shall be detected and
remedial work shall be carried out and the pressure test shall be repeated until
satisfactory pressure test is achieved.
10. Responsibilities:
10.1 It is the Construction Manager’s duty to ensure that all necessary safety and protective
equipment are provided along with properly trained and qualified personnel.
10.2 It is the Site Supervisor’s/Agent duty to organize the work in a safe manner to ensure
that safety and protective equipment are being properly utilized. He must also assure
the method statement procedure is followed and must observe the Hold-points and
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notify the Engineer for inspection.
10.3 It is the worker’s duty to properly wear the protective equipment provided and obey all
safety rules. He must also perform the work as described in the method statement
procedure.
10.4 The Site Engineer will ensure that the site preparation activities are conducted
according to the approved method statement.
10.5 The Material Engineer will ensure that the materials being used are in accordance to
the project specifications and the approved method statement.
11. Attachments:
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Contract Name: Contractor:

Procedure Title: Revision No:

Method Statement for Excavation

Procedure Title: Revision No:

1.0 Scope of Work

6.0 Plant & Equipment

8.0 Prior Activities

Procedure Title: Revision No:

Method Statement for Installation of Low Voltage

Procedure Title: Revision No:

 Project Manager– will have the overall responsibility on the Project

Procedure Title: Revision No:

 Ladders / scaffoldings to be secured firmly over the working platform and

Procedure Title: Revision No:

Procedure Title: Revision No:

Cable Pulling & Termination

Procedure Title: Revision No:

2.1 MS: Method Statement: Pipework’s method statement.

2.2 ITR Inspection and Test Request

2.3 PTS Technical Specification

2.4 GTS General Technical Specification

Procedure Title: Revision No:

3.1 Contract drawings No.

3.2 GTS Section….: Clause …. Pipe work and testing.

3.3 PTS Section …: Clause …… Construction of pipes and manholes.

3.4 MS-1004 Dewatering

3.5 MS-1005 Surveying

3.6 MS-1008 Earthwork

5.1 Pipes, dia. 60mm to 400mm and fittings.

5.2 Rubber gasket rings of approved source.

5.3 Wrapping tape from approved source.

5.4 Warning tapes.

5.5 Lubrication soap for rubber rings.

5.6 Granular Material.

5.6 Primer from approved source.

Procedure Title: Revision No:

6. Tools & Equipments:

6.1 Dewatering Equipment

6.3 Front End Loader (Shovel)

6.4 Tipper Trucks

6.5 Crane (if required)

6.6 Flat-bed truck and trailer

6.7 Concrete Mix Trucks

6.8 Small Vehicles

6.9 Compactor (Plate or Roller)

6.10 Concrete vibrator

6.11 Surveying Instruments

6.13 Cable pullers (come-along)

6.15 Concrete Barricades

6.16 Flagging Tape/Warning Tape

6.17 Concrete Formwork

6.18 Concrete Temp. Gauge

6.19 Slump cone, cube moulds

7.1 GTS Section….: Clause 100.2 OSHA.

7.2 PTS. Section….: Clause 102.11,12,14 General and preliminary.

7.3 CSM Construction Safety Manual

Procedure Title: Revision No:

7.4 JV Safety Manual.

Safety Hazards and Precautions.

a)- Strike UG Services:

 Use Locator and/or hand excavation (trial holes)

 Batter sides to safe slope or provide shoring (as directed by

 Keep vehicles/equipment safely away from excavation edge

 Keep spoil at least 2.0 meters away from edge