METHOD STATEMENT

FOR
INSTALLATION OF AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEM

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE

2. APPLICABLE PROJECT SPECIFICATION

3. LOCATION OF ACTIVITY

4. DEFINITIONS

5. HEALTH AND SAFETY

6. OPERATION

7. INSTALLATION AND FIXATION

8. RESPONSIBILITIES

9. MANPOWER REQUIRED

10. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS

11. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS

12. WASTE MANAGEMENT

13. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES

14. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

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

2. APPLICABLE PROJECT SPECIFICATION

 Section: Audio Visual System (AVS)

 Division: Installation

 Sub Division: Subdivision

3. LOCATION OF ACTIVITY
 Audio Visual System for the whole building .

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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:
 Provide wire, connectors, jacks, conduits, and outlets as per
approved shop drawings.
 All materials and/or equipment necessary for the complete and
proper operation of the system, even though not specifically
mentioned in the Contract documents, shall be deemed part of
this Contract.
 All equipment shall be installed and connected in strict
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended instructions.
So as to provide for matched systems for service maintenance
from one source, all equipment shall be furnished by one
equipment supplier except where indicated.

 Installation of Wiring:
  Partial conduit raceway system: All wiring methods shall be in
accordance with NFPA-70, Article 800, and Electricity Wiring
Regulations. Provide proper number, size of wires and conduit as
required for operation of the system in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
 No wiring other than that directly associated with the system shall
be permitted in these system conduits.
 Wiring splices shall not be allowed, use proper termination boxes
and insulated screw type connectors instead.
 Transposing or changing color coding of wires shall not be
permitted.
 All conductors shall be labeled on each end with typed markers.
 All connections to couplers shall be method approved by the
system manufacturer.
 All wiring shall be checked and tested to insure that there are no
grounds, opens or shorts.
 All boxes, conduits, etc., shall be of proper size, as determined
by the installer and shall be clearly marked for easy identification
and continuously grounded together:
 The actual circuit routing of the wiring and conduits shall be
determined by the installer based on the location of the devices
and wire limitations.
 All cabling as part of this system shall be provided with six (6)
foot, 1800mm service loop above the ceiling. Determine and
provide cable lengths based on distances between outlets in the
field.
 Exact location of interactive whiteboard outlet shall be
coordinated with the location of the whiteboard prior to rough-in
and installation.

 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 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.

8. 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.

9. MANPOWER REQUIRED
 Charge hand and Experienced Technicians
10. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS
 AVS and its accessories.

11. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS

 The Equipment that will be engaged for Audio Visual System Installation
will be as follows:

1. Tools for fixing the ceiling projector lift/ brackst on a vertical surface.
2. Tools for fitting equipment in the AV rack
3. A small flat-bladed (terminal) screwdriver for electronic devises
4. Tools for cabling terminations and soldering,
5. A pair of wire cutters/strippers appropriate for the type of cable used,
6. Ferules and ferruling tool for dressing the ends of cables (if stranded
conductors are used),
7. Pulling Spring
8. Hammer
9. Measuring tape
10. Drilling tools.
11. Ladders.
12. Scaffolding (to be provided by the contractor for the High level Area).
13. Safety requirements tools such as safety shoes, safety helmet,
safety glasses, fluorescent vest, and safety gloves to insure
maximum ability of safe work and dust mask when required.

12. WASTE MANAGEMENT

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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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