LOOTAH BUILDING SYSTEM

Method Statement for Installation of Drainage Pipes

00 19.01.2020 For Approval

REV DATE REASON FOR REVISION BY CHECK APPROVED
Doc. No: - LBS-RC-EO001-MS-MEP-PL-0001

Contents
1. SCOPE............................................................................................................................... 3
2. ABBREVIATION................................................................................................................. 3
3. REFERENCES.................................................................................................................... 2
4. RESPONSIBILITIES........................................................................................................... 4
5. SITE PLANNING AND PREPARATION..............................................................................4
6.0 WORK METHODOLOGY & SEQUENCE OF WORK.......................................................5
6.1 INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE PIPE................................................5
6.2 INSTALLATION OF ABOVE GROUND DRAINAGE PIPE...............................................6
6.3 GRAVITY TEST FOR DRAINAGE PIPE...........................................................................7
7. RESOURCES..................................................................................................................... 8
7.1 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT 8
7.2 MATERIALS 8
7.3 MANPOWER 8
8.0 QUALITY CONTROL........................................................................................................9
9.0 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HSE)...................................................................9
10.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................................9
11.PERSONEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT........................................................................10
12.ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.............................................................................................10
12.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................... 10
12.2 MITIGATION MEASURES.............................................................................................11
13. APPENDIX...................................................................................................................... 11
13.1. RISK ASSESSMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND AND ABOVE
GROUND DRAINAGE PIPES. 11
1.0 SCOPE

The purpose of this method statement is to describe the procedure and methodology to be adopted
as a part of UPVC Underground and above ground drainage pipes & fittings installation for the
Construction of Bird Breeding Building and Majlis at Ruwayyah Conservation. This document should
be read in conjunction with the Project Quality Plan and Contract Specifications.

2.0 ABBREVIATION

1. MS - Method Statement
2. RA - Risk Assessment
3. E/E - Employer /Engineer
4. PPE -Personal Protective Equipment
5. HSE - Health Safety and Environment
6. PTW – Permit to Work
7. EPCM- Engineering, Procurement, and Construction management.

Other abbreviations are within the document.

3.0 REFERENCES

1. LBS Safety Policy

2. LBS HSE plan & Procedures.
3. Federal Law No 8-regulationof labour Relationship
4. Federal Law No 24-Protection & Development of the Environment.
5. Local Order No 61 for Waste Management
6. Ministerial Decision No 32/1982 concerning preventing methods to protect employees
7. Ministerial Decision No 37/2 1982 concerning standards of medical care provided for
employees.
8. Code of Construction Safety Practice of Dubai Municipality (DM) Cop’s
9. OSHAS ,9001,14001 & 18001
10. IFC Drawings
4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Manager: Shall be responsible for the proper execution of this procedure and to
ensure that works are undertaken in a safe manner as described herein, to the requisite
quality in accordance with relevant quality procedures and to the agreed timescale.

Safety Manager: Shall be responsible for the implementation of safety procedures on site
and to ensure that the Risk Assessment within this method statement is followed. He shall
assign a competent Safety Officer to enforce these procedures and to provide guidance to
the operations where applicable.

QA / QC Manager: Shall be responsible for the proper implementation of these procedures

and ensure that inspections and tests are carried out according to the relevant approved
Inspection Test Plan. He shall assign a competent Quality Control Inspector to perform
inspections.

Construction Manager: Shall be responsible for the site implementation of these

procedures and to provide all the resources from competent and trained manpower, tools,
equipment and approved materials. He shall coordinate with the Quality Control Inspector for
inspections and issuance of Request for Inspections (RFI). He shall be responsible for the
safety of all personnel working on these activities.

MEP Engineer: Shall be responsible for overall execution of works, and also responsible for
following all HSE and quality procedure.

Safety Officers: Shall be responsible for the implementation of all safety requirements and
to ensure that the works are undertaken in a safe and proper manner, all in accordance with
the approved Construction Phase HSE Plan, the approved method statement and the
approved Job Safety Analysis.

Quality Control Inspector: Shall be responsible for inspection and verification that the
procedures are properly implemented and that inspections are undertaken in accordance
with the approved Inspection Test Plan in a timely manner.

5.0 SITE PLANNING AND PREPARATION

 Ensure all the employees attend site-specific induction covering safety, environment and
quality.

 Acquire approvals and inspection for plant & machinery to enter inside the site locations if
any.
 Any PTW for General works will be applied and obtained prior to works on site.
  All environmental control will be established in accordance with the Site Environmental
Plan.
 Ensure that all the necessary clearances from the Construction team are obtained prior to
start the work.
 Check that the shop drawings and material submittals are approved and verify that the
materials are as per the approved by the Engineer.
 Check that pipes are delivered pre-packed in standard quantities
 Inspect the pipes stored on a reasonably flat surface free from large stones or sharp
projections.
 Loading and unloading of pipes should be carried out by hand and use of skids should be
avoided
 Pipes should not be dragged along a rough surface.
 Extra care should be exercised in handling pipes to avoid damages.
 Check work area is clean and safe to proceed for the installation & testing works.

6.0 WORK METHODOLOGY & SEQUENCE OF WORK

 Installation of underground drainage pipe.

 Installation of above drainage pipe.

 Gravity Test for the drainage pipe.

6.1 INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE PIPE:

 Before Installation, all pipes and fittings shall be checked for defects.
 Prior to laying the pipe, cut it exact to a length as per drawing, de-burr the edges and
clean the ends.
 Position the pipe in the excavated trench at the given / required level as per approved
construction drawing and verify it with leveling instrument.
 Lubricate the pipes and fittings with approved lubricants which are to be jointed.
 After lubricating the pipe's end, apply the approved solvent cement on the contacting
surfaces of both pipes and fittings to be joint.
  Pipes to be pushed to full socket depth, withdrawal pipe 5mm on the waste system and
10mm on soil system to allow for expansion. Repeat the same procedure for the entire
length of the pipe run.
 On completion of each pipe section, check and adjust if necessary to ensure the proper
level and alignment of pipe.
 After completion of a section of pipework flush the pipe with clean water and install
temporary caps to any open ends before leaving the worksite.
 Attach and fix the identification labels, safety, and warning signs at the locations as
mentioned in the approved material submittal and as required by the standards and
specifications.
 After the complete installation of waste, soil and rainwater below ground piping system, a
preliminary inspection of the whole system will be conducted.
 Backfill the trench with gravel except for all joints, these will remain open until to
complete the gravity test to verify the absence of leakage in the system.
 A final inspection for installation will be done in coordination with the Consultant prior to
starting the gravity test.
 Before Installation, all pipes and fittings shall be checked for defects.

6.2 INSTALLATION OF ABOVE GROUND DRAINAGE PIPE

 Before Installation, all pipes and fittings shall be checked for defects.
 Mark out the location of pipe support and hangers as per the approved construction
drawing.
 Drill the marked position of hangers and supports by using the drill of appropriate size.
 Fix the stud anchor at drilled position, install the threaded rod to hang the supports and
hangers for above ground drainage pipes.
 Prior to fixing, ensure that the pipe is cut exact to the length as shown in approved
drawings. Deburr the pipe edges and clean the ends.
 Position the pipe in supports, check for correct level and location, if necessary make
adjustment on the pipe supports.
 Clean the contacting surfaces of pipes to be jointed.
  Place the expansion joint of approved quality and size in between the pipes in correct
level and alignment
 Ensure the correct space between the pipes and expansion joint is provided. Repeat this
procedure for entire length of pipe run.
 Anchor fittings with a socket bracket to maintain expansion allowance.
 On completion of each pipe section, check and adjust if necessary to ensure the proper
alignment and level of pipes.
 Install the sleeves at their marked position after ensuring their size & suitable physical
conditions.
 Seal all openings or with expansion test plugs, these test plugs will also be used to avoid
the entrance of any foreign materials in the pipes.
 Protect the above ground drainage pipe work from any possible mechanical damage,
and maintain the protected covering until to finish the leak test.
 After the complete installation of waste, soil and rain water above ground piping system,
preliminary inspection of whole system will be conducted.
 Attach and fix the identification labels, safety and warning signs at the location (where
applicable) as shown in the approved construction drawing and as required by standards
and specifications

6.3 GRAVITY TEST FOR DRAINAGE PIPE

 The segment or portion of pipe work to be tested shall be slowly filled from the possible
lowest point with clean domestic water and air is released at all high points in the system
until the system is completely full.
 During each phase of installation, carry our interim leakage tests using water head, to
ensure and prove the firmness and leak free of joints.
 All openings of pipes should be closed with expansion test plug.
 High level end of the pipe is connected to a 90 degree elbow and is connected to a piece
of pipe, in order to get a minimum head of 3 mtr. of water from the low level point. The
vertical pipe should be supported then start filling the water into the pipe through water
hose.
 Fill water carefully to minimize the air bubbles trapped in the line Then open, small
opening in the expansion test plugs such that all air trapped in the line should washed
 out. Again, fill water up to the required level of 3 mtr. head and keep this pressure head
for 2 hours
 After 2 hours, if there is no decrease in level is observed, then the system will be
considered tested successfully. In case of any decrease in level, find out the leak in
joints and re-do the test.

7. RESOURCES

7.1 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

The following tools will be utilized to complete the works:
 Hand Saw
 Measuring Tape
 Chalk line & powder
 Wire Cutter.
 Solvent Cement
 Lubricant
 Drilling Machine
 Grinding machine
 Right angle
 Ladder or scaffolding with platform
 Extension wire for Electrical power,etc.

7.2 MATERIALS

 UPVC Underground and above ground pipes & Fittings (As per approved Material Submittal)

7.3 MANPOWER

The required manpower shall be reassessed for each activity. In general, the following Supervision
& resources will be in deployed:

 MEP Engineer
 Safety Officers
 Foreman and charge hands
 Plumbers
 General Labors
8.0 QUALITY CONTROL

 All delivered uPVC Pipes & Fittings shall be subject to inspection and approval of the
Engineer/ Consultant in line with the approved material submittal.
 All uPVC Pipes & Fittings installations shall be inspected in accordance with the approved
drawings.

9.0 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HSE)

The Health Safety and Environment Project Management Plan institutes the overall mechanism for the
risk management processes with regard to the Project. Processes are implemented at the earliest
stages within the project cycle, identifying risk and facilitating opportunity for the application of
appropriate mitigation strategies. As an integral part of the planning process, prior to the commencement
of any operational activity a suitable and sufficient specific assessment (RA) of the risks associated with
the works should be undertaken.

10.0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Starting instructions will be given by the supervisors at the start of each activity to explain
the methodology of works and to communicate safe working procedures to the operatives.
These talks are structured in a way to highlight to major risks involved in the activity and
the various control measures required in order to minimize the risk. It is delivered in a
manner such as the key points will be remembered by the operatives receiving it.

 Toolbox talk meetings will be held for each crew, on group or employees, regarding more
general topics of the Project HSE Policy; in example lesson learned, near miss reports,
implementation of the requirements and message from the LBS management or
Employers HSE personnel.
11.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTS

All workers will be issued and trained in use of the required PPE equipment to comply with contract
procedures and local regulations and will be supplemented with PPE as required by MSDS &
COSHH assessments. This will include but will not be limited to;

 Hard Hats
 Safety Boots with ankle support and steel toe caps
 Safety Goggles
 High Visibility Vests / Overalls with integrated reflective strips
 Hand gloves
 Face Masks

 A variety of mechanisms, such as method statement briefings and toolbox talks will be
implemented to ensure all relevant personnel are appropriately informed.

 In addition to their safety induction received at their arrival on site, all the workers will have a
toolbox meeting in order to be briefed about the risks of their specific work task, prior to start
of works.

12.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES

12.1 INTRODUCTION
As part of the development of the Organization’s Environmental Management System(s) the
significant issues that are faced both on site and within offices or other facilities should be
addressed. This approach subsequently allows for a systematic focus upon the important
environmental aspects to be adopted which in turn facilitates prioritization of limited
resources
12.2 MITIGATION MEASURES
 Toolbox talks and care shall be taken to avoid excessive usage of water.
 General housekeeping rules for all operatives shall be observed.
 Stationary equipment e.g. lighting towers, gensets etc. will have containment trays beneath.
 Maintaining good housekeeping minimizes hazardous waste production by increasing the
likelihood that chemicals will be used before they expire and reducing the need to clean up
chemical spills.
 Hazardous substances shall be stored as per manufacturer’s recommendation or as
mentioned in safety data sheet.
 Hazardous waste shall be collected and disposed in hazardous waste skip.
 Spill kits shall be made available on site.
 Dip tray with a capacity of 110% shall be provided to control the chemical spill.
 Unauthorized personnel entry shall be restricted.
 Organize the work and setup tools and equipment correctly.
 Check all equipment’s are in good working condition.

13. APPENDIX

13.1. Risk Assessment for Installation of underground and above ground drainage pipes