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Electrical Method Of Statement For Installation &

Termination of Cables and Wires
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This method statement for electrical work shall help you

understand the requirements before and during the cable
s and wires pulling process. The document is very helpful
for MEP QA/QC engineers to develop the professional
electrical method statement for their project.

Below is the list of equipment / Tools required for

installation of cables and wires, which can be used for
di erent projects after doing the customization as per the
project requirements.

Cutting Tools
Hydraulic Crimping Tools
Manual Crimping Tools
Sca olding Step Ladder
Cable Drum Trolleys
Cable Spindle s & Jacks
Cable Rollers
Measuring Equipment
Megger
Pulling Wires, Rope, Lubricant (Soap-based, Wax Based)
Hand Gloves, Fall protection and Other necessary PPE’s.

Installation Of Wires & Cables

All materials intended for cables & wires shall be submitted for approval of the consultant as per the
standard procedure using the Noti cation of permanent material received at site.
Material samples shall be submitted as required by the consulting engineer for approval.
The Supervisor will complete the inspection checklist and follow the Inspection & Test Plan detailed in
this procedure. The intent of this procedure is to establish a high level of assurance that the end product
meets the speci cation requirements.
The QA/QC Inspectors should verify the approved procedures are followed and the inspections and
testing records are completed.

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TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL

All operatives will attend safety induction along with the relevant document copies i.e. valid visa
company ID copy, and copy of previous experience and training in the same job which proves his
competency.
Supervisor should closely monitor the activity, if he nds any operative is lagging on safe work
competency, he will be sent for re-induction and even retraining if deemed necessary.
Examine the areas to execute the work and the conditions under which the work will be performed.
Identify conditions detrimental or unsafe for the proper and timely completion of the Work. Do not
proceed until unsatisfactory or unsafe conditions have been corrected.

INSPECTION & STORAGE OF MATERIALS

Submit Noti cation of Permanent Material Received on Site i.e. Material Inspection Request upon
receipt of materials delivery to site. Attach Delivery Receipt, Material Submittal Approval and other
documents to show complete compliance with speci cations and QA/QC Plan.
Any material found not as of approved material or with surface damage which is not recti able will be
set aside. These materials will be labelled and returned to supplier warehouse and a Non-conformance
Report will be issued to the supplier by QA/QC superior.
Store materials in protected dry location o -ground in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and
to protect from mechanical damage or weather e ects etc. Extreme care shall 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.
Ladders / Sca oldings to be secured rmly over the working platform and inspected by competent
personnel and tagging system (green/red) are implemented, prior to start of work.
Prior to commencement of work, the Engineers & Supervisor/Foreman will inspect 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 not damaged, without excessive scratches or visible corrosion.
Only required materials to be shifted to site and stored temporarily and ensure extra materials are not
dumped to site and congest the working area.
Once work is completed extra materials and tools to be return back to stores, work area to be kept
clean.

Pre Installation Requirements for Cables and Wires

Ensure all drawings and electrical  method statement 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 the factory test reports for continuity of the cables is provided and
reviewed to ensure the fault free installation.
Check that ladders/trays are free from any sharp edges and have su cient 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 cable is not given undue stress.
PVC sleeves shall be installed for all cables passing through brick, block or concrete or similar structures
in case there is need for future withdrawal.
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Non ferrous spacer clips for multiple runs and single xing non-ferrous clips for single runs will be
provided for cables xed directly to the structure.
Collect and keep ready at site materials such as cable pulling sleeves, tools, rollers  and tackles etc.

Complete a mock-up installation before main works and get its approval.

Wires Pulling Method

Make sure that all conduits and boxes in both ends are free from damages and blockages etc and
installation is approved.
Blockage shall be checked by inserting the draw wire and checking that it reaches to the other end
without any disturbance.
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 the wires where required.
Use soap-based pulling compound for short runs i.e. less than 20 meters for semi conductive insulated
wires.
Use wax based pulling compound for the runs greater than 20 meters for semi conductive insulated
wires.
While pulling the wires care should be taken to not insert the pull tension greater than the manufacturer
allowed limits.

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 shall be placed on a jack & spindle arrangement to ensure free rotation of the
drum. Erect sca olding where required as per the site requirements.

Cable rollers shall be placed under the cable during pulling over longer distances and stando rollers for acute
bends, to ensure that the cable is pulled with minimum e ort and the cable outer jacket is free of scouring
lines. The cable shall be pulled by using pulling means such as sh 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 places side by side parallel on the cable tray or ladders. Any
kind of dead weight on the cable shall 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 speci cations.

A pulling compound / lubricant shall be used where necessary as per site conditions i.e. in slabs and
underground conduits etc, the lubricant 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. All control cables will be installed at a minimum distance of 100mm from power cables unless otherwise
agreed with consultant as per site conditions.

Earth (green/yellow) cables shall also be pulled along the power cables. At all time of pulling, mark both power
and earth cables for pairing them on both sides of connection i.e. at sending and receiving ends. Before

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termination complete length and route of the cable shall be inspected by QA/QC engineer , after which a WIR
shall be raised for consultant approval. Cable shall be caped and sealed on both ends after installation until
termination is done.

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 colour gland sheaths shall be
provided. All termination shall be provided with tight tting covering sleeves.

Insulation Resistance Test: Set the Meggar meter to 1000 volts DC for cables and 500 volts DC for wires. Take
reading between phase, phase and neutral, phase and earth neutral and earth. Note that resistance reading
must not exceed 2 mega-ohms (MΩ).  Check and record the resistance readings as per speci cation on the
approved insulation resistance test forms.

Cables Identi cations

Install the tags / labels as per project speci cations and as per approved material submittal for Cables
and Wires.
Cables shall be identi ed at feeders i.e. the sending and receiving ends (outgoing cables in SMDB’s and
nal DB’s) about 50mm below the gland.
Identi cation labels shall be provided at all positions where cables and wires change direction and each
side of the wall or oor slab and where cables are in multiple runs.
Cores of cables connecting control gear, thermostats, valves etc will also be identi ed and shall be tted
with identi cation sleeves bearing the same marking as the terminals of the apparatus to which these
are connected.
For cables at feeders, identi cation will be done as per speci cation and approved materials.

Alternative Procedure no: 1 for cables and wires installation and termination

Storage of Materials at Site

All materials received at site shall be inspected and ensured that the materials are as per approved material
submittal. Any discrepancies, damages etc.shall be noti ed and reported for further action. Material found not
suitable for the project are removed from site immediately.

Cables are stored with the factory packing on the at surface with stoppers to prevent drums rolling, as
demonstrated on the attachment. Protection shall be provided from direct sunlight. Wires shall be sorted and
stored size-wise for easy retrieval. Wires shall be stored in covered and ventilated place.

Installation Procedure for Cables

Ensure all the relevant current / approved shop drawings are available with the installation team.
Transfer the cable to the work place with help of fork –lifts or crane and trailer. Enough man power shall
be deployed.
Handle the cable drums as recommended by the manufacturer for cable drum handling.
Check the cable drum for any damage during transportation and test the cable for continuity and
insulation resistance before installation with 500V Megger on (0-600V) cable.

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Check and ensure the cable support system throughout the cable route is completed and free from
damage or sharp edges.
Place cable roller on the cable route at every 1.5 meters and end bells at the bends.
Identify the designated cable drum for cable pulling and raise the cable drum above the ground level
with cable jack to unwind the cables to the pulling direction.
Pull the cable with cable pulling machine or manually from one feeder end to the other end.
Ensure no undue stress is applied on the cable which may damage the cable and its functionality.
Recommended pulling tension by the manufacturer to be adhered to.
Leave enough length of cables at both the ends for termination and cut.
After pulling the cable check for mechanical damage, if any major damage found replace the cable with
new one.
Dress the cable with necessary cable ties of approved type and make (every half metres) and no overlap
of cables shall be allowed.
Maintain gaps between the cables as per standards / as required.
In case of single core 630 Sq.mm cable, trifoil arrangement with cable touching along their entire length
is adopted.
Provide identi cation as per speci cation and approved material submittals.
Installation shall be o ered for QC veri cation and inspection by consultant.

Installation of Cables & Wires Procedure

Ensure all the related documents like current / approved shop drawings and load schedules are available
with installation team.
Transfer the required amount of wires from stores to the crane access point by pickup and lifted by
crane to the particular oor and / or with wheel barrow to the work place.
Prior to pulling of wires, check and ensure there
are not sharp edges or burrs in the raceways to
prevent damage while pulling wires.
Identify the correct size and colour. ( According to
the speci ed colour coding ) of wire , cut to the
required length.
In case of trunking each circuit shall be taped or
stapped together at intervals, and place the wires
in trunking. Pulling is not allowed in trunking.
Do not bunch two circuits together, if done so, for
easy installation, shall be removed after
installation.
Pull the wires through conduits with the help of pull wires.
Comb the wires in trunking for better exibility during replacement.
Ensure no joints are made in any circuit.
Where trunking installed vertically, pin racks shall be provided at 3m centers to avoid strain on
conductors.
Leave a minimum of 250mm length or more according to the requirement which should be enough for
connection to the desired terminals.
Cover the trunking with appropriate covers (or) cover the pull boxes in case of conduits.
Work Inspection Request shall be raised for Consultant’s inspection and sign o .

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