Method of Statement For Small Power Cables
Method of Statement For Small Power Cables
METHOD STATEMENT
FOR
SMALL POWER CABLES
SYSTEM
P.O. Box 311- 5th Settlement 11835
Plot 27, 1st District, 5th Settlement,
New Cairo, Cairo, E G Y P T
T +20 2 27599700 [60-lines]
F +20 2 27599731
[email protected]
www.elsewedy.com
INDEX
1.0 Purpose
2.0 Scope
3.0 Reference
7.0 Procedure
1.0 PURPOSE
To define the general sequence of events, interfaces and responsibilities related to the installation of Indoor/outdoor
lighting and small power system.
2.0 SCOPE
This document explains the procedure for installation of indoor/outdoor lighting and small power system under.
3.0 REFERENCES
Project Specifications
DB : Distribution Box
DC : Direct Current
IR : Insulation Resistance
LV : Low Voltage
P.O. Box 311- 5th Settlement 11835
Plot 27, 1st District, 5th Settlement,
New Cairo, Cairo, E G Y P T
T +20 2 27599700 [60-lines]
F +20 2 27599731
[email protected]
www.elsewedy.com
4.2 DEFINITIONS
Company : This shall mean Gulf for building & Construction or it’s nominated representative
He shall be responsible for overall execution, administration, monitoring and control of the project as per the
contractual requirements including but not limited to:
Assess manpower, equipment and other resources required to achieve targets set and co-ordinate with
RAY Management for obtaining necessary resources for the project and deploy as required
Coordinating for all the procurement and subcontracting activities related to the project.
Identify Training needs and Coordinate for fulfilling the Training Requirements.
He shall be overall responsible for safe execution of the complete activity including, but not limited to:
Sequence of activities to be carried out for the work as per this work procedure
Contract specific requirements for installation and testing of earthing system, if any specified shall be
identified and the requirements of such specification shall prevail in addition to the non-conflicting
Toolbox talks with the concerned work force prior to start of the work is a mandatory requirement.
Ensure that relevant permits applied and obtained prior to the commencement of work.
Ensure all PPEs are available with all the workers involved in the work.
Ensuring the sufficient First Aiders and Fire Wardens are available with the crew.
Permit to work system shall be followed with due care wherever applicable.
Ensure all PPEs are available with all the workers involved in the earthing related works
All required equipment and tools should be checked before start of work for suitability and integrity.
Ensure that the work is done under the supervision of Supervisor I Engineer.
All necessary tools are to be taken along once and for all till the completion of the work.
Incidents/Accidents if any shall be reported to concerned authorities in the prescribed written format.
Pulling spring
Scaffoldings
Ladder
Multimeter
Insulation Tester
7 PROCEDUR
All materials such as DBs, light fittings, plugs, sockets, circuit breakers and general accessories shall be
inspected on receipt for any mechanical damages, and its compliance with project specifications and
approved drawings.
Ensure the size, type of conduit; boxes and accessories supplied are as per the project requirement; PVC
PVC Conduits shall be high impact rigid heavy gauge tube complying with IEC 61386.
Flexible Cables and cords shall be of approved type, and shall comply with project specifications
Where storage on site for luminaries prior to installation is required, adequate provision for protection
from ingress of water and dust, together with mechanical protection, shall be provided.
Ensure approved drawings are available at site prior to start the work.
Conduits of diameter not less than 20 mm and of wall thickness 1.80 mm minimum thickness shall be
used.
Bends shall be made without heating the conduits and by using approved type of bending machine.
All conduits embedded in the walls shall be fully recessed to permit a minimum thickness of 15 mm
Ensure all joints in the PVC conduit and accessories are glued by solvent welding process in accordance
PVC conduit shall be protected from weather and from mechanical damages during installation.
Care shall be taken to prevent ingress of plaster, cement etc in conduits and in boxes during the progress
of installation.
Install draw-in boxes in straight conduit routes at not more than 10 metre intervals, and where conduits
are run from point to point with not more than two right-angle bends, install draw-in boxes at intervals
All conduit boxes shall be installed in accessible area following completion of the building.
GI conduit shall be cleaned and free from swarf and oil prior to installation.
Ensure proper bend, elbows, tees, coupling, adaptors etc are used in during installation.
Conduits installed on surface (if any) shall be neat and as unobtrusive as possible, parallel to general
GI conduits installed on surface (if any) shall be supported by saddles at a maximum spacing of
1500mm.
Make sure the level and height of back boxes for switches and socket outlets are uniform and comply
with standards.
Spacing of conduit runs from other services shall be to the following minimum values: ~ Cold Water 50
mm.
Y Air ducts 20 mm
Diffuser, glass ware and louver for luminaries shall be cleaned prior to installation.
Ensure the switches installed substation area are as per project specification and OES standards.
Earthing and bonding shall be done for all switches, lighting fixtures etc.
Size of the cables used for small power system shall not be less than 4 mm'.
All lighting equipment’s, socket, switches etc shall be identified with proper tags.
All sockets and spur outlets shall be mounted at heights given in the schedules or on the layout
Small power outlets shall be earthed and bonded in accordance with layout drawing
Luminaries shall be mounted at heights given in the schedules or on the layout drawings, using the
Final connection to all suspended light fittings shall be with heat resistant flexible cable termination in
the ceiling.
Fixtures for all outdoor/semi-outdoor installation shall be of weatherproof design with degree of
All outdoor lighting pole foundation blocks shall be checked prior to placing of poles, to ensure that
when poles are erected, they are in accordance with the dimensions given on the layout drawings, and
that the locations of cable entries are in correct positions relative to the incoming cable ducts.
Outdoor lighting poles shall be erected to line and level and shall be perfectly plumb on completion of
erection.
Cables shall be laid and terminated as per the approved drawings, and as per manufacturer instructions.
All light fittings shall be earthed and shall be conned to main earth grid as per the approved earthing
drawings.
Check all luminaries and other emergency lighting equipment are in a good condition, all lamps and light
Emergency hand lamps shall be provided in switchgear rooms, control room, L V AC/DC rooms and Gate
Obtain DC supplies for emergency lighting from the DC distribution board via an emergency lighting
Ensure all emergency lights and escape route lights are installed properly and termination completed.
Escape route and exit lighting shall be located at each exit door and emergency exit doors.
The emergency fittings mounted near the escape doors shall have exit sign written both in Arabic and
English.
Ensured that the wall to which a distribution board is to be fixed is flat so that no undue distortion of the
Distribution boards shall be located in accordance with the approved drawings and shall be freely
accessible.
Correct diameter and length of fixing bolts and/or screws shall be used for installing, and ensure correct
Ensure correct size of cable glands and lugs are used, and connections are in accordance with the
approved drawings.
Earthing of the Distribution boards shall be done in accordance with approved drawings.
Un-used holes in the junction boxes, trunking outlet boxes etc. shall be blanked-off by means of stopping
plugs.
All Distribution Boards and panels shall be identified with tag number.
Test & Record continuity and Insulation resistance of cables using calibrated Multi-meter and 1000V
insulation Tester.
Check polarity, earthing and output voltages of socket outlets to ensure conformance with specifications.
Record the illumination level of lighting system and compare with specified illumination level in project
Check operation of all emergency lighting equipment by simulating a failure of the normal lighting
supply; also check that, upon restoring the mains supply, supply healthy indicators are illuminated in all
emergency lights.
P.O. Box 311- 5th Settlement 11835
Plot 27, 1st District, 5th Settlement,
New Cairo, Cairo, E G Y P T
T +20 2 27599700 [60-lines]
F +20 2 27599731
[email protected]
www.elsewedy.com
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