SALALAH FREE ZONE – ADHAN SITE.

External Document No: MST/SFZ/MEP 01 Rev 0

Works (Road and Associated Service Networks) Date:22 July 2018

METHOD STATEMENT FOR

INSTALLATION AND TESTING UNDERGROUND DRAINAGE & SEWAGE

SYSTEM– UPVC PIPES

Revision Date Description SFZ Signature

Description Name Position Signature

Prepared By

Reviewed By

Reviewed By

Approved By: Pradheep kumar Project Manager

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 Contents
1.0 Introduction...................................................................................................................................2
2.0 Scope of works Covered............................................................................................................3
3.0 Reference Documents................................................................................................................3
4.0 Definitions and Abbreviations..................................................................................................3
5.0 Personnel Required and Designated Responsibilities.......................................................3
6.0 Subcontractors Utilized..............................................................................................................4
7.0 Products Required.......................................................................................................................5
8.0 Tools and Equipment’s required..............................................................................................5
9.0 Procedure......................................................................................................................................5
9.1 Receiving materials:...................................................................................................................5
9.2 Handling / Storage and Transportation of materials at Site:.............................................5
9.3 Pre-Installation:............................................................................................................................6
9.4 Testing............................................................................................................................................9
10.0 Quality Control and Quality Assurance:................................................................................9
11.0 Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Determining Controls (HIRADC):...............9
12.0 Appendices:..................................................................................................................................9
Appendix 1 - Inspection and Testing Plan..............................................................................................9
Appendix 2 - Checklist..............................................................................................................................9
Appendix 3 - Risk Assessment................................................................................................................9

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1.0 Introduction
This method statement covers the method of installation and testing of below ground
Sewage drainage using UPVC pipes.

2.0 Scope of works Covered

The scope of works covers the following:
 Providing hard barriers around the excavated area.
 Bedding preparation for Pipe Laying.
 Pipe shifting from Store area to Excavated trench area.
 Pipe Laying in excavated trench.
 Jointing.
 Air testing
 Surrounding.
 Warning tape laying.
 Final dressing and Formation Level Preparation.

3.0 Reference Documents

 Project Specification.
 Project Quality Plan.
 Oman standard (vol-3 June 2010-standard specifications for road & bridge construction)
 BS EN 1610

4.0 Definitions and Abbreviations

 PQP - Project Quality Plan
 QA/QC - Quality Assurance & Quality Control
 QEHS - Quality, Environment, Health &Safety
 S/C - Sub-Contractor
 ITP - Inspection and Test Plan
 HIRADC - Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Determining Controls
 SME - Small & Medium Enterprises
 PE - Polyethylene
 MAS - Material Approval Submittal
 MRIR - Material Receipt Inspection Report

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5.0 Personnel Required and Designated Responsibilities
 Project Manager (PM) - Organize & manage all resources and field activities to achieve
an efficient and effective completion of the contract, within the agreed time and cost,
whilst paying due regard to safety and meeting Quality requirements.
Ensure the construction activity as per approved construction & work methods.
 Site Engineer (Civil) - Prepare construction method statements, work methods and obtain
approval for the same for civil works.
 Site Engineer (Utilities & Pipeline) - Co-ordination with the construction team for safe
excavation procedure to existing utilities and liaison with relevant authorities when
required.
 Land Surveyor - To establish control points as per survey plan.
 Construction Superintendent - Front line supervision of the workman.
 QA/QC Engineer - Set up and monitor QA/QC activities at site.
 HSE Officer - Implementation of the project HSE plan.
 Flagmen/Banksman – To indicate the operator to hold and proceed with the work.
 Electrician - To prepare required power connection and illumination.
 Foreman- To direct work for the workman.
 Operators-To operate excavators, Dozer, Etc.
 Drivers -To drive the vehicles required for excavation operation
 Helper - To help the skilled workman.
 Riggers- To align pipe
 Welders-For welding

The detail responsibilities of above mentioned personnel’s are mentioned in the approved
Project Quality Plan.

6.0 Subcontractors Utilized

If required for the execution, we will deploy Sub Contractor for work.

The Criteria for fixing the subcontractor will be mainly as per the requirement of Project. The
Sub Contractors will be analysed according to their previous work experience of the similar
nature, their Company profile, their ability to execute the work as per the project specification
and up to the satisfaction of the Client. More weightage will be given to the Subcontractors
who are registered with the SME.

Before the deployment of every Subcontractor, we shall submit their relevant document to
the Client for their approval. We shall also insist the Subcontractor to get themselves
registered with Salalah Free Zone Company S.A.O.C. Once the subcontractor is approved

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 by the Client, the necessary HSE induction will be given to them to understand them the
requirement of the Client as well as ours.

7.0 Products Required

 UPVC (Un-plasticised Poly Vinyl Chloride) Gravity Sewer Pipes, UPVC fittings– Socket
type (push fit) with rubber seal rings, Pipe cleaner, Pipe joint lubricant, UPVC solvent
cement.
8.0 Tools and Equipment’s required
 Excavator
 Plate compactor
 Shovels
 Hand saw / Hack saw
 Files round/flat
 Measuring tape
 Sprit level, Plumb, Chalk line
 Grinding Machine.
9.0 Procedure
9.1 Receiving materials:
 The material received is as per approved MAS.
 The quantities are correct as per the purchase order and delivery note.
 The materials are in the manufacturer’s original packing.
 Once the material is received at the site, MIR shall be raised for material inspection and obtain
approval to use at site.
 If material observed to be not as per approved MAS, the same will be removed from site within
24hrs.
9.2 Handling / Storage and Transportation of materials at Site:
 Prior to unloading, it shall be ensured that the stack area is free from sharp projections, stones
or other protuberances.
 Pipes may be off-loaded from the vehicles manually.
 Care shall be taken to avoid damage of spigot and socket during transit, holding and storage.
Pipes shall never be dragged on bare ground.
 Pipes shall not be stacked in large random piles.
 Socket pipes and those with anchor seal joints shall be stacked in layers with sockets placed at
alternate ends of the stack and with the sockets protruding apart.
 For ideal storage, pipes shall be uniformly supported and properly protected with Tarpaulin
sheets around to prevent direct exposure to sunlight.
 Each layer of pipe stack shall not exceed 1.5 meters in height.

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  When loading pipes on to vehicles, care shall be taken not to allow them to come in to contact
with any sharp corners such as loose nail heads as pipes may be damaged by being rubbed
against these during transit.

9.3 Pre-Installation:
9.3.1 Trench Preparation and Bedding
 Centerline marking and excavation dimensions shall be done as per the Approved
drawing including clearance from the face of any structure and within necessary working
space.
 Adequate signage shall be placed near the excavation.
 Trench inspection shall be carried out as Per approved Excavation MST&ITP
 The trench bottom shall be carefully examined for the presence of hard objects, rocky
projections or large tree roots and shall be trimmed to an even finish.
 Depth of bedding shall be as per approved drawing.
 It shall be ensured that the Bedding material is free from large stones and granular
material crushed stone(Aggregate)
 Initial filling material shall be crushed stone(Aggregate)

9.3.2 Installation Procedure:

 Check the availability of latest approved IFC and shop drawing.
 Check the size and class of the pipes & fittings as per drawing / Material submittal.
 On ensuring the work front availability, required quantity of pipes and fittings for
installation (as per approved shop drawing and site conditions) shall be shifted from
stores to site.
 The pipes will be laid with temporary supports flush with lower bedding on the sand bed
of 150mm thick (Lower bedding) and Side filling will be done no less than pipe OD. at
either sides of the pipe with the bedding material.
 Wherever necessary, suitable bends will be provided according to manufacturer /
project specifications. Bending of pipes will not be done in such cases.
 Slope of pipe shall be maintained as per the approved shop drawing
 We shall provide the flexible joints where pipes are built into structures.
 We shall place the first joint not more than one pipe diameter from face of structure and
second not more than the following distances away from first:
i. Pipelines not exceeding 450 mm: 2 pipe diameters.
Ii.Pipelines over 450 mm and not exceeding 1000
iii. Pipelines over 1000 mm: 1.8 m.

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Jointing Procedure:
 Thoroughly clean the inner of the socket with fine cotton cloth particularly in the groove
provided for rubber O-ring and ensure it is free from any foreign particles.

1. Cleaning

 Seat the O-ring in the groove of the socket properly.

 Thoroughly clean the outer surface of the spigot and ensure the edges are free from
damage.
 Apply approved lubricant evenly to the rubber O-ring around its complete
circumference. Suitable hand glows will be used for this purpose.
 The spigot shall be lubricated to the full insertion depth and around its complete
circumference, paying particular attention to the chamfer area.

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 2. Application of Lubricant

 Immediately after lubrication, the spigot with marking of the socket depth shall be
brought into contact with the socket.
 The spigot pipe and parent shall be accurately aligned so that the axes of the pipes are
precisely in line.
 Ensure that socket end is opposite to the flow direction.
 The spigot shall be hand fed into the socket until resistance from inner sealing section
is felt.

3. Joining Pipes

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  The joint shall be completed by applying leverage with a crow bar at the following
Socket end. A stout timber shall be inserted between the crow bar and the pipe socket
to prevent damage to the latter.

4. Applying Leverage

 Ensure adequate support in areas of P-traps, Floor gullies & Cleanouts.

 All temporary pipe supports, levelling pegs etc. must be removed from beneath the pipe
prior to back filling. The pipes shall be checked for being free from stone / hard objects
before commencing backfilling activity.

9.4 Testing
a) Pre- Testing
Inspection shall be carried out as per the sequence referred in Inspection Test plan for
installation and testing of sewage network system – UPVC Pipe & Fittings during construction
& before backfilling.

b) Air Testing
Air testing shall be done as per clause no 8.2.3.9 of OMAN standard specification volume no
3.
 As soon as practicable after a length of pipe has been completed, it shall be subjected to an
air test to BS EN 1610
 Length of pipe shall be plugged and sealed and air pumped into the pipe by approved
method.
 We shall allow 5 minutes for stabilization of air temperature and adjust pressure to 100 mm,
the section will not be considered satisfactory if the air air pressure fails from 100 mm to 75
mm head of water in 5 minutes or less

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 Failure to pass the air test is not conclusive and if no leakage can be traced by externally
application of soapy water to all sealing areas.

c) Inspection & Clearance

 Visual checking of all joints will be done for any leakages.
 Inspection request shall be raised for Engineer’s inspection for Pipe Laying and testing.
 In case of no leak, clearance shall be obtained from Engineer for top bedding and further
backfilling.

10.0 Quality Control and Quality Assurance:

Please refer to Appendix 1 for Inspection and Testing Plan & Checklist.

11.0 Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Determining Controls (HIRADC):

Please refer to Appendix 2 for Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Determining
Controls.

12.0 Appendices:
Appendix 1 - Inspection and Testing Plan
Appendix 2 - Checklist
Appendix 3 - Risk Assessment

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