Method Statement For Testing Commissioning Of Public Address System

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A method statement is a document that sets out how a task will be completed and the health, safety, and environmental
(HSE) control measures to be adopted and followed. A method statement should identify any OH&S hazards and
Environmental aspects or impact that may be present in the task and the HSE precautions that need to be taken to deal
with them. It should state whether the works will interface with activities of any other contractor on site.

Contents:

1.0 Introduction
2.0 Scope of Works
3.0 Sequence and method of works
4.0 Programme
5.0 Competency and Training
6.0 Emergency Procedures
7.0 Supervision
8.0 Monitoring of the Works
9.0 Environmental
10.0 PPE Required
11.0 Tools & Equipment's
12.0 References/Codes

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1.0 INTRODUCTION MEP Contractor (tick box) Name of Contractor / Other;


 Sub-Contractor / Other

a. Name of Person QA/QC Engineer

Completing this Method
Statement:

b. Name of Project:

c. Type of work being Ground work  Steel fixing Formwork Concreting  MEPCladdingMasonry
conducted: carpentryScaffolding  ExcavationLifting OperationsSteel worksPre cast
other:

2.0 SCOPE OF
WORKS a. Description of the work: TESTING COMMISSIONING OF PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM

b. Location on site of the

task to be conducted: All Floors
(area, tower, basement etc)

3.0 SEQUENCE & a. How GENERAL HSE Control measures for each
METHOD OF the task / 1.1 INTRODUCTION step:
WORK work is to The purpose of this document is to detail the
be done testing & commissioning procedures for the project. a) TOOL BOX TALK with
in a foremen and workers
The procedure relates to the requirements for before starting job.
logical
sequence the Public Address System testing and b) Use Personal protective
step by commissioning equipment (PPE)
steps
1.2 PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Present at each and every test will be any of the
following personnel:
Commissioning Engineer :
Specialist Supplier shall be responsible for the
correct testing of equipment and to ensure that
records are accurate and legible.
He is also responsible to ensure that this procedure
is followed. In addition, it is also his responsibility to
ensure that all documentation is available, test
sheets are accurately completed and issued to the
Client and that all coordination is carried out prior
to testing and commissioning commences.
Client’s/Consultant’s Representative:
Unless otherwise agreed, the Client’s/Consultant’s
representative shall be Mechanical Engineer (site

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representative) and /or designated members of
staff. Their attendance whether continuous or
periodic shall normally be required during testing
and commissioning and shall be mutually agreed
with the Contractor as necessary.

1.3 DOCUMENTATION
Prior to any testing and commissioning the
following documentation will
be available for inspection by any attendee of the
testing and
commissioning team:
a) Pre-commissioning test sheets
b) This procedure for testing and commissioning
c) All relevant drawings & Schedules
d) All relevant material submittals
e) Test and commissioning checklist

1.4 STANDARD PRE-COMMISSIONING

The standard pre-commissioning checks comprise
of the following
aspects:
a) Visual inspection to ensure that all equipment is
installed as per drawings and specification, and
complies with all relevant codes and practices.
b) Wiring and device installation Check List.
c) Device Termination & Power Supply status to the
Complete
System.

1.5 PRE-REQUISITES
The following items are prerequisites to the
commencement of testing and
commissioning:
a) A notice of testing and commissioning shall have
been issued and a provisional testing and
commissioning program shall have been agreed
with the site representative.
b) All Equipment’s connected to the systems have
to be commissioned, tested and approved prior
testing of the special systems. Eg. Like VFDs, MCCs,
Sprinkler, Etc.
c) Completion of all pre-commissioning test.
d) Approval of snag items/clearance of items
affecting testing and commissioning.
e) The system has been installed as per approved
shop drawings.
f) All related electrical, mechanical and LV Systems
equipment’s are installed, completed and ready to
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accept electrical power.
g) A written confirmation from the installer and the
engineer that the equipment to operate is ready
and fit.

After installation has been completed, the Contractor

shall conduct acceptance that equipment operates in
accordance with specification requirements. The
acceptance tests shall include originating and receiving
messages at specified stations, at proper volume
levels, without cross talk or noise from other links or
non-designated units.
B. Precautions are necessary to achieve consistent
ambient sound level measurements.
Temporary or intermittent sound sources such as a
flushing toilet, running shower, stereo, television, traffic
or exterior construction noise may cause peaks and
valleys in sound levels. Ambient sound level
measurements should be recorded when these sounds
are absent or are at their lowest level. The building
HVAC system should be running during the test with
the fan speed set on high. Occupants of the suite
under test should refrain from talking or from other
activities that may affect the readings.
Measurements should be taken during a normal
workday period.

Commissioning Checks
After assembly, all major equipment’s together are
to be site tested to establish the workability of the
system at site.
Following tests are to be performed at site:
 Insulation resistance, HV test for cables.
 Rated output power.
 Performance of PAGE and PRIVATE
channels for all equipment in the entire
Public Address System.
 Proper functioning of auto-changeover unit.
 Test to ensure that db level of
announcement at any station by its own
handset shall be lower than announcement
at the same station by any other handset.
We shall perform all site tests as per the Field
Quality Plan. During contract stage we shall furnish
details of these tests & the standards to which
these conform for purchaser’s approval.

 Cable Tray & Conduiting if its according to

approved shop drawing
 Speaker Location if its according to
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approved shop drawing
 Amplifier Cabinet Location if its according
to approved shop drawing
 Amplifier Cable Connectivity if its according
to approved shop drawing
 Cabling Speaker looping
 Network Controller Programming
 Paging Microphone Zone Designing
 n completion of cabling and prior to
termination, check all the cables to ensure
that they are free from any short circuits)
 Identify and label all the cables using cable
markers
 Check for proper termination at the
junction boxes
 Check and ensure that all types of speakers
are mounted properly
 Ensure that all speakers are terminated
properly and set at appropriate tapings
(Wattage)
 Check the back panel terminations of the
equipment
 Check the terminations in the zone selector
 Ensure that all zones are clearly identified
on the microphone console
 Check for the functional features of the
equipment in PA rack
 Check termination of cables at the
equipment in PA rack.

Functional Test

 Put the system on as per manufacturer’s

recommendation
 Check Performance of the system for TS
configuration
 Tabulate observation.

General Requirements of Site Testing

The Owner may ask for any tests at site which in his
opinion are necessary to determine that the works
comply with the specification, manufacturer’s
instruction or the applicable IS code of installation.
The Contractor shall be responsible for conducting
the tests and shall bear the cost of such additional
tests.
The contractor shall have to bring all testing
equipment & instruments to carry out the job. All
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instruments shall be calibrated to the satisfaction of
the Engineer before actual testing and tests shall be
conducted by qualified & experienced personnel.
All documents/ records regarding test data and all
other measured values shall be submitted to
Engineer for approval and subsequent record and
reference. The results of all tests shall conform to
the specification requirements as well as any
specific performance data guaranteed during
finalization of contract.

All codes and international standards shall be

followed as described in specification Section

4.0 PROGRAMME a. When will the work start

and finish. a. Start Date: Finish Date:

b. Working hours; is there b. Night work: No  Yes (if yes, is there good lighting , does permission required before
any night work involved. work starts describe actions to be taken)

c. Are there critical dates to c. Critical Dates: No  Yes (give dates & constraints if any)
be achieved, milestones
etc: (any constraints from the All testing and commissioning should be done before the end of
programme)
d. Are there any interface d. No Yes(give details)
with other contractor that
overlap?

5.0 COMPETENCY a. All personnel involved in a. Yes No (if no see safety department)
& TRAINING the work are trained &
competent;
b. Any special trained b. No Yes(give details of training required)
personnel required for the Operating and maintenance training for the operators
task? (i.e. confined space etc)

6.0 EMERGENCY a. Are all personnel aware a. YES NO(If No, work not to start until all are aware of the emergency procedure)
PROCEDURES of the site emergency
procedures?

b. Is there a requirement for b. NO YES(If Yes, work not to start until all are aware of the emergency procedure)
specialised emergency Describe emergency procedures to be used :
considerations? (such as
confined space rescue etc.)

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c. Are there adequate first c. YES NO(If NO, work not to start until first aiders are available)
aiders on site?

7.0 SUPERVISION a. Is there good supervision a. Describe the level of the supervision for the task:
for the task? (Name of supervisor, charge hand / foremen).

Construction Manager :
Sr. QA/QC Engineer.:
Sr. Electrical Engineer:
Sr. Safety Eng. :
T&C Engineer:
Electrical Supervisor:
b. Is there a need for full b. NO YES(If Yes, work not to start until supervision is in place)
time supervision due to the Describe how the supervisor will control task:
level of risk?
MUST BE ONE FOREMAN & SITE ENGINEER SUPERVISING FULL TIME
WITH WORKERS

8.0 MONITORING a. Describe the a. Describe the level of monitoring for the task:
OF THE WORKS arrangements for
monitoring of the task? Testing & Commissioning agents from the consultant shall
(Who, frequency of be monitoring the testing & commissioning works.
monitoring, actions from
the monitoring, recording
of monitoring)

9.0 a. Are there any a. Describe the environmental impact / issue for the task and how are you
ENVIRONMENTAL environmental impacts / going to control it:
issues when conducting the
task, and include how will o All the off cuts of material will be collected and taken to the
you control these impacts / environmental waste separation area for recycling purposes. Waste
issues? material will be forwarded to the MASDAR recycling centre by Al
Fara’a environmental workers.
o All packaging materials will be removed from the site and maintain
safe and tidy workplace.
o Any lubricants will be stored within a dedicated chemical store.
MSDS data must be available at all times for perusal by HSE
manager, environmental manager and independent auditors. Any
chemicals used must formally assessed by manager sustainability
prior to use.

10.0 PPE a. Tick the relevant PPE Hard Hat Safety Boots  High Visibility Vest  Gloves  Goggles
REQUIREMENTS required to conduct the
Face mask
task

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b. Is there any requirement NO YES(If Yes, list specialised PPE)
for specialised PPE? If so list
them and ensure all are
trained on the PPE.
11.0 Tools and
equipment • Meggar
• Multimeter
• Clamp multimeter

12.0 References of Codes and Standards to be followed

References/Codes
CODES, RULES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
a. BS 7671
b. ANSI C2, National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
c. ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-B.1, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard, Part 1: General
Requirements.
d. ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-B.2, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard, Part 2: Balanced
Twisted-Pair cabling Components (including the Category 6 Addendum).
e. ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-B.3, Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standard, Optical Fibre Cabling
Components Standard.
f. ANSI/EIA/TIA-569-A, Commercial Building Standard for
Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces Standard, (including all TSBs and Addenda).
g. J- 607-STD-A, Commercial Building Grounding (Earthing) and Bonding Requirements for
Telecommunications.
h. ANSI/TIA/EIA 758, Customer Owned Outside Plant Telecommunications Infrastructure Standard.
i. BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (Latest Edition).
j. NECA / BICSI 568 Installing Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling.
k. UL 910, Test for Flame-Propagation and Smoke Density Values for Electrical and Optical Fibre Cables in
Spaces Transporting Environmental Air, 1997.
l. UL 1685, Vertical-Tray Fire Protection and Smoke Release Test for Electrical and Optical Fibre Cables.
m. IEEE 1100-2005, Powering and Grounding of Electronic Equipment.

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