Method Statement for Installation of Fire fighting pipes and Fittings

1. SCOPE & PURPOSE

1.1 This “Method Statement” covers the nature and type of work for the
Installation of Fire Fighting Pipes and fitting with Accessories and
frequency at which the inspections are to be carried out.
1.2 This method statement gives guidelines contained herein so as to
ensure that the job execution complies with the requirement of the
specification and the authorities concerned and serves the intended
purpose to satisfactory level.
1.3 This procedure is to be read in conjunction with the relevant ITP,
outlining the responsibility and the quality verification to be performed by
various parties.
2. REFERENCES & RELATED DOCUMENTS
2.1 Project Quality Plan – PQP
2.2 Quality Control Plan – QCP
2.3 Specification Sec
2.4 Approved MAR
2.5 Approved Shop Drawings.
2.6 Manufacturer Product Data Sheets
2.7 Manufacturer Installation Recommendations
3 ABBREVIATIONS
3.1 Ref. Quality Control Plan
4 RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 Ref. Quality Control Plan
5 EQUIPMENT & TOOLS
5.1 Water Tank with Hose
5.2 Hand Drilling Machine
5.3 Grooving Machine
5.4 Thread Cutting Machine
5.5 Pipe Cutter
5.6 Measuring Tape
5.7 Sprit Level
5.8 Plumb Bob
5.9 Hammer
5.10 Leveling Instrument
5.11 Ladders.
6 SAFETY
6.1 Ensure only trained persons shall operate the power tools.
6.2 Ensure all concerned personals shall use PPE and all other items as
required.
6.3 Ensure adequate lighting is provided in the working area at night time.
6.4 Ensure service shaft opening are provided with barricade, tape, safety
nets.
7 WORK SEQUENCE & METHODOLOGY
7.1 Check all material delivered to site is inspected properly by QA/QC
Engineer and check it is stored properly as per manufacturer
recommendations.
7.2 ITR shall be raised, for the inspection of Pipes and fittings received, By
COMPANY Engineer.
7.3 Work shall be carried out by the site staff under strict supervision and
guidance of the concerned Supervisors / Foremen’s / Engineers.
7.4 The QA/QC Engineer shall check all the installations as per the
Installation Check list.
7.5 ITR Shall be prepared by QA/QC Engineer and will be submitted to
COMPANY for their inspection and approval.
7.6 QA/QC Engineer shall coordinate with Main Contractor and arrange
inspection for installation, by COMPANY Engineer.
7.7 QA/QC Engineer is responsible for all installation activities for getting
the work inspected / approved by COMPANY Engineer.
8. INSTALLATION OF FIRE FIGHTING PIPES AND ACCESSORIES
8.1 Fix the sleeves as per approved shop drawings and specification,
during the construction of structural elements.
8.2 Ensure all fire fighting pipes are painted with one coat of etch type
primer suitable for galvanized pipes and two coats of post office red enamel
paint.
8.3 Piping connection 2” and below shall be made by threaded joints and
piping connections 1 ½” and above are made by Grooved Joints as per
specification and approved MAR.
8.4 The piping grooves shall be done by using grooving machine and depth
and width of a groove shall be maintained as per Groove fitting
manufacturer recommendations.
8.5 Mark the location of piping as per specification and approved shop
drawing.
8.6 Install approved supports, brackets for piping as per specification,
approved shop drawings and site requirements for each individual case (ie.
Slab, Wall etc.)
8.7 Supports shall be installed as per specification and manufacturer
recommendations.
8.8 Vertical fire fighting piping shall be placed on galvanized L angle or U
channels and fastened with GI threaded rods.
8.9 Roller supports shall be installed for the pipes 200mm and above and in
the expansion joints.
8.10 Flexible Pipe connectors shall be installed in all Expansion Joints and
Equipment piping connections (Ref. attachment 10.1)..
8.11 Pipes shall be laid with gradient as per approved shop drawings and
site conditions.
8.12 All the open ends of the pipes shall be protected properly at the end of
each day’s work.
8.13 Drains shall be installed at branch lines consisting of gate valve and
short threaded nipple and cap so that the system can be drained
completely.
8.14 Valves, Piping specialties and accessories shall be installed as per
manufacturer recommendation and approved shop drawings
8.15 Automatic Air vents shall be installed at high points in order to trap air
from the fire fighting system.
8.16 Ball drain valve shall be installed between Fire Department connection
and check valve and it will be drained to the nearest floor drain as per
approved shop drawing.
8.17 Fire alarm devices shall be installed in the piping systems as per
specification and approved shop drawing as per civil defense requirements.
8.18 Sprinkler Zone control valves, test assemblies and drain risers shall
be installed as per the specification / approved shop drawings and
manufacturer recommendations to Civil Defense requirement.
8.19 Pressure gauges shall be installed as per approved shop drawing and
civil defense requirement.
8.20 Plug all open ends of pipes at the end of each day’s work using end
caps.
8.21 Raise Request for Inspection of Installation of Fire Fighting Piping and
fittings including supports / brackets, valves, piping specialties and
accessories as per the approved shop drawing, by Consultant
8.22 After approval of installation of pipes and fittings, flushing shall be
done for Fire Fighting Pipes with clean water to remove dust and debris
that might have been present during construction work.
8.23 Plug all connections / branches / drains and fill with clean water for
hydro testing.
9 INSTALLATION OF FIRE FIGHTING PIPES –BELOW GRADE
9.1 Ensure the compaction of trench and pipe bedding is completed and
inspected and approved by Company and the level of pipes is as per
approved shop drawing.
9.2 Ensure additional excavation is done at every joint to provide sufficient
room for jointing and also pipe should not test on socket.
9.3 Pipes shall be laid with gradient as per approved shop drawing and site
conditions.
9.4 Ensure that pipes are properly aligned, before starting joints.
9.5 The interior of socket, particularly the grooves in gasket located on
retained bead should be cleaned properly before starting assembly.
9.6 Use lubricant supplied by pipe manufacturer.
9.7 Joints to be done with gaskets supplied by manufacturer, which shall be
cleaned properly and bend from both sided and then place it on to the
socket with bulb leading.
9.8 When inserting gasket flexing at two places will occur, push the flex of
both sides at same time so that rubber gasket firmly bedded in its seat.
9.9 Ensure the gasket is not proud of the mouth of pipe, so that spigot can
enter the socket easily.
9.10 Apply a thin film of lubricant to the inside surface of gasket and to the
pipe spigot, particularly found the edge.
9.11 Enter the spigot into the socket until concentric contact with gasket is
made. The axes of pipes previously laid and of the pipe of fitting to be
assembled must be correct aligned
9.12 Joint assembly is completed by forcing the spigot end of the entering
past the gasket which is thus compressed until the first painted strip in the
end of pipe disappears and second is approximately flushed with the
socket face.
9.13 If the joint is difficult to assemble, the spigot should be removed and
rotated through 90º before attempting to assemble a second time.
9.14 If the joint is still difficult to assemble, the spigot should be removed
and the position of gasket should be examined.
9.15 Ensure the pipe is free dirt and soil, which will trap inside the sleeve.
9.16 Sleeve should fit the pipe snugly, to reduce any water inside to a
minimum and there shall not be any damages on sleeve.
9.17 After completing the assembly of the pipe line, pipes must be covered
by soil bridges of at least 50cms, joints must remain uncover for pressure
test.
9.18 Thrust blocks to provide at every junction and at a very change in
direction of pipes, to resist the thrust due to test pressure and unexpected
surge during operation.
9.19 All the open ends of the pipes shall be protected properly at the end of
each day works.
9.20 Valves piping specialties and accessories shall be installed as per
manufacturers’ recommendations and approved drawing.
9.21 All valves shall be installed suitably to permit easy access for future
maintenance, with in the valve pits.
9.22 After completion of installation pipes under the roads shall be concrete
encased sd per specification and approved drawings.
9.23 Raise request for inspection of installation of Fire Fighting Piping and
Fittings including valves, specialties and accessories as per approved shop
drawings by COMPANY Engineer.
9.24 After approval of installation of pipes and fittings, flushing shall be
done to remove dust and debris that might have been present during
construction work.
9.25 Plug connections/branches and fill with clean water for hydro-testing.
10. TESTING OF FIRE FIGHTING PIPING , FITTINGS AND
ACCESSORIES
10.1 Care shall be taken to all the equipments, apparatus, devices to a
pressure exceeding its prescribed test pressure as obtained from its name
plate data or product catalogues.
10.2 Care shall be taken to Equipments, apparatus and devices that might
be damaged by the test pressure shall be removed or blanked off.
10.3 Ensure All Valves are in open condition before starting pressure test;
NO pressure shall be applied against closed valves.
10.4 Ensure Temporary blank flanges are anchored firmly in a way to
accommodate all developed end trust.
10.5 The Piping system shall be tested closed by plugging all openings in
the system in a proper way and filled slowly with water.
10.6 Ensure all system is free from air lock.
10.7 Ensure water is reached to the entire system by releasing plugs
temporarily.
10.8 Pressure shall be applied to the system by means of hand pump
drawing from a water container. The pump discharge shall be connected to
the system through a globe valve, check valve and calibrated pressure
gauge of suitable range to have the test pressure range in the middle of the
range.
10.9 Subject the Fire Fighting piping system hydro-test at 200psi for 2
hours..
10.10 Repair the leaks and defects if any until satisfactory results are
obtained.
10.11 Test pressure shall be measured and recorded at highest point of the
system.
10.12 Raise request for inspection of hydro-testing to witness the same, by
COMPANY Engineer.
10.13 After approval of inspection of hydro testing, release the water
gradually and protect the piping installation, and end cap the pipe.
10.14 Upon approval of installation of pipes and accessories standpipe
shall be connected to the interior water distribution piping as per the
approved shop drawing.

Method statement for Testing and Commissioning for Fire Pump

1.0 Scope
a) This document is concerned with the methods to be adopted for the
testing & commissioning of Fire Pump Set in accordance with project
specification requirement and scope of work.
1.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION OF FIRE PUMPSET
a) The pumping station consist of one electrically driven horizontal pump
one diesel driven horizontal pump one jockey pump to maintain a minimum
pressure in the system and prevent frequent starting and stopping of the
pump starter panels and associated pressure switches to automatically
control the pumps.
1.2 System Operation of Fire Pump Set
a) The Pumping consist of
1) One Electrically driven Fire Horizontal pump
2) One Diesel driven Fire Horizontal pump
3) One jockey vertical multistage pump to maintain a minimum pressure in
the system and prevent frequent starting and stopping of the fire pump.
When a hose reel point connected to the system is opened then the system
pressure drops to the duty pump cut in pressure. This will be detected by a
pressure switch whose contacts will close bringing the duty pump into
operation.
b) As the draw off from the system decreases and finally stops the system
pressure will rise to operate the pressure switch, which in turn will activate
the duty pump to run until shut down manually.
c) Should, after the electrical duty pump has been called upon to start the
system pressure remain low, indicating electrical duty pump failure or
power supply off, the standby diesel pump will then continue to operate as
the duty pump until the reason for the failure has been ascertained,
rectified and the controls reset. The diesel pump will until stopped by hand
control.
2.0 Safety Precaution
a) All concerned parties to be informed before commissioning of Fire
Pumps.
b) All Measures for human safety for people working to be followed.
c) Provision of plant equipment and systems of work that are safe.
d) Proper and safe arrangements for the use, handling, storage and
transport and installation of the equipment.
e) Adhere to the master health and safety plan by the main contractor and
pump manufacturer.
3.0 Pre-Commissioning Requirements
a) Diesel Fire Pumps
1) Foundation bolts through the base plate into the concrete plinth checked
for tightness.
2) Discharge pipe flanges should be left loose to enable to check for pipe
strain.
3) Check coupling alignment. Carry out minor adjustments if required.
4) Check the cooling has been piped to drain.
5) Check gland packing and adjust for correct leakage rate.
6) Check the exhaust has been properly fitted and supported.
7) Check all engine’s battery wires and control panel wires are tight.
8) Check oil level in engine.
9) Check battery fluid levels and top of if necessary.
10) Check panel lights in working condition.
11) Check pressure switch is wired to panel.
12) Check cooling water to engine is flowing using the by pass valve.
13) Check auto start by dropping the pressure on the initiation pipe work.
14) Check Emergency start on control panel.
15) Carry out function test of control panel in conjunction with diesel
engine.
b) Electrical Fire Pumps & Jockey Pumps
1) Foundation bolts through the base plate into the concrete plinth checked
for tightness.
2) Discharge pipe flanges should be left loose to enable for pipe strain.
3) Check coupling alignment
4) Check mechanical seal for leaks when water has been supplied to the
pumps (Jockey).
5) Check gland packing and adjust for correct leakage rate.
6) Check the electrical motor wiring between control panel and meter that
the correct phase connections have been made.
7) Check all motor wires and control panel wires from the motor are tight.
8) Check main fuses in working condition.
9) Check panel lights in working condition.
10) Check pressure switch is wired to the panel.
11) Start pump momentarily to check rotation.
12) Check suction valve for jockey pump is open and water is in pump.
13) Carry out function test of control panel.
14) Check auto start by dropping the pressure on the initiation pipe work.
15) Check out flow test according to the customer request and the nominal
duty of the pump.
4.0 Commissioning Instructions for Fire Pump Set
a) Installation – Pumping station for the Fire Fighting Consist
1) One Horizontal electrically driven pump
2) One Horizontal diesel driven pump
3) One jockey pump to maintain a minimum pressure in the system and
prevent frequent starting and stopping for the main pump starter panels
and associated pressure switches to automatically control the pumps.
4) The jockey pump is used only to maintain the pressure on the system
with an adjustable differential. The pump switches on and off automatically.
5) The main pumps are started under test or in an event of pressure loss
following the operation of the fire hose reels. The main electrical pumps are
controlled by fixed differential pressure switches. The diesel pumps switch
on automatically but must be manually stopped at the controller.
4.1 Commissioning Procedure
a) Initial Checks.
1) Battery Condition: If there is any doubt as to the charge status of
batteries, they should be charged.
2) Fire Brigade: Check with user to make sure that the alarm to the fire
brigade has been isolated or that the fire brigade has been advised.
3) Visually check pump house piping to ensure piping is correct and
complete.
4) Check that the test rig is completed and piped correctly.
5) Check that electrical panel foundation bolts are secured.
6) Check that pump foundation bolts are secured
7) Check that exhaust from the engine has been correctly installed with the
flexible directly connected to the exhaust manifold.
8) Check the engine for oil level, fuel level and that the cooling water from
the water tank has been piped to drain.
9) Check that there is no undue pipe strain on the pumps and tighten up
the pipe to pump flange bolts.
10) Check pipe alignment and that the pumps are free to turn.
11) Check that water is available to pumps. Open discharge valve.
4.2 Jockey Pump
a) Ensure that jockey pump is electrically isolated.
b) Open suction and discharge valves and vent pumps.
c) Switch on pump and check rotation.
d) Run the pump to pressurize the pump house piping. Any accumulated
air in the piping should be released by slowly opening the vent pipe.
4.3 Electrical Pump
a) Switch on electrical pump controller, open electrical pump valve and
check pump rotation.
b) Check that the pump controller switches should be from Wye to Delta.
4.4 Diesel Engine
a) Reinstate, if required, the pressure switch.
b) Ensure that drain valve is closed and suction valve is open and the
system is above the high or low pressure limit.
c) Stopping the diesel pump: Identify stop lever on engine.
d) Engine, operate the level slowly and hold in the off position until the
engine stops. If the system pressure is down, the engine will attempt to re-
start. To inhibit this re-starts, electrically isolate the controller and then
operate the stop lever.
The Diesel Set is Now Ready to Commission.
Manual Start:
a) Start the engine to run for 10-15 minutes. While running, carry out the
following test.
1) Water flows through tank and drain.
2) There are no leaks on fuel line.
3) There are no oil leaks.
4) There are no cooling water leaks.
5) There is no excessive vibration.
Shut Down Engine.
Automatic Start:
a) Isolate the electrical and jockey pump controllers.
b) Open diesel drain valve to start engine
c) After 2 to 3 minutes, close drain valve, shut down engine using stop
lever.
Manual Test:
a) After Auto – start test, check manual start light on controller is lit.
b) Press “Test Manual” start button to start engine.
c) Shut down engine using stop lever.
Final Checks:
a) Check should be made for any diesel, water oil leaks.
b) Check that all drain valves are closed and all suction valves are open.
c) Check that the pumps are left operating or shut down according to
client’s instruction.

Method Statement for Installation of Sprinkler

1. SCOPE & PURPOSE

1.1 This “Method Statement” covers the nature and type of work for the
Installation of Sprinkler and frequency at which the inspections are to be
carried out.
1.2 This method statement gives guidelines contained herein so as to
ensure that the job execution complies with the requirement of the
specification and the authorities concerned and serves the intended
purpose to satisfactory level.
1.3 This procedure is to be read in conjunction with the relevant ITP,
outlining the responsibility and the quality verification to be performed by
various parties.
2. REFERENCES & RELATED DOCUMENTS
2.1 Project Quality Plan – PQP
2.2 Quality Control Plan – QCP
2.3 Project Specification Sec.:
2.4 Approved MAR
2.5 Approved Shop Drawings
2.6 Manufacturer Product Data Sheets
2.7 Manufacturer Installation Recommendations
3 ABBREVIATIONS
3.1 Ref. Quality Control Plan –
4 RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 Ref. Quality Control Plan –
5 EQUIPMENT & TOOLS
5.1 Hand Drilling Machine
5.2 Pipe wrench
5.3 Tool Box for Mechanical
5.4 Measuring Tape
5.5 Hammer
5.6 Leveling Instrument
5.7 Ladders/ Scaffolding.
6 SAFETY
6.1 Ensure only trained persons shall operate the power tools.
6.2 Ensure all concerned personals shall use PPE and all other items as
required.
6.3 Ensure adequate lighting is provided in the working area at night time.
6.4 Ensure service area are provided with barricade, tape, safety nets, if
necessary.
6.5 Ensure safety provisions for lifting VAV boxes and the role and
responsibilities of
Safety Engineers of contractor, sub-contractor & company.
7 WORK SEQUENCE & METHODOLOGY
7.1 Check all material delivered to site is inspected properly by QA/QC
Engineer and check it is stored properly as per manufacturer
recommendations.
7.2 ITR shall be raised, for the inspection of Sprinklers received, By
Company Engineer.
7.3 Work shall be carried out by the site staff under strict supervision and
guidance of
the concerned Foremen’s/ Supervisors / Engineers.
7.4 The QA/QC Engineer shall check all the installations as per the
Installation Check list.
7.5 ITR Shall be prepared by QA/QC Engineer and will be submitted to
Company for their inspection and approval.
7.6 QA/QC Engineer shall coordinate with Main Contractor and arrange
Inspection for installation, by Company Engineer.
7.7 QA/QC Engineer is responsible for all installation activities for getting
the
work inspected / approved by Company Engineer.
8.0 INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER
8.1 Sprinklers shall be installed as per approved shop drawings,
specification manufacturer’s recommendations and local civil defence
regulations.
8.2 Approved model and type shall be installed as per approved shop
drawings.
8.3 Upon approval of the sprinkler piping installation and pressure test from
the company installation of sprinklers shall be started.
8.4 Coordination with other services for location and level shall be done
prior to sprinkler installation.
8.5 Fire fighting piping connection from branch line to sprinkler shall be 1-
inch and reduce to ½-inch for sprinkler connection.
8.6 Sprinkler thread shall be sealed by using Teflon tape and tighten by
using manufacturer supplied sprinkler wrench.
8.7 Opening shall be done in false ceiling to match the sprinkler cover for
concealed pendent type sprinkler.
8.8 All sprinklers shall be plumbed to the false ceiling hole with gap suit the
sprinkler height.
8.9 Ensure sprinklers are free from damages.
8.10 Flashing and finishing shall be coordinated with all other services.
8.9 Raise ITR for inspection of Installation of sprinklers, by Company
Engineer.

Method Statement for Testing and Comissioning for fire fighting system

1.0 GENERAL
1.1 Scope
Scope of this manual is to describe the fire fighting system commissioning
requirements. However contractual terms and conditions applied and shall
be enforced incase of any contradictory matters arise.
1.2 Purpose
Purpose of this manual is to control the commissioning activities in line with
the company Quality System procedure and international standard
requirements to achieve the optimum results.
1.3 Reference
1.3.1 Fire Fighting Layout Drawings
1.3.2 Specification & Standards
1.4 Responsibilities
1.4.1 Project Manager
Project manager is having the overall responsibility for all the
commissioning activities with assistance of commissioning team, for the
timely completion, manpower requirements, tools and proper
commissioning records.
1.4.2 Commissioning Team
Commissioning team will be actually executing the commissioning of the
system, testing & measuring the readings/data and preparing the records,
etc. and reporting to the project manager.
1.4.3 QA/QC Engineer
QA/QC department will be monitoring all the commissioning activities are
performed in line with the company quality system procedures, international
standard requirements, client specifications and maintaining records.
1.5 Safety
1.5.1 All the safety requirements as per the project rules shall strictly
followed by every individual in order to have a safe working atmosphere
and avoid hazardous.
1.5.2 Safety permits to be prepared in advance and obtained approval as
per the project safety requirements.
1.5.3 Isolation of the area and warning signs display, etc. to be carried out
for any testing and energizing
1.5.4 Emergency Arrangements
1.5.4.1 General: Site general safety procedures will be followed and in case
of any emergency, safety officer will be administered the emergency
arrangements as per the system, stop the work and reporting to Assembly
Point.
1.5.4.2 Fire Precautions: General fire precautions will be maintained in the
site as per the approved safety procedure.
1.5.4.3 Communication: Communication will be carried out in accordance
with safety procedures and reporting all issues in the site.
1.5.4.4 Safety Lighting: Safety Lights will be used in case there is a failure
of normal lights and will ensure that adequately provided.
1.5.4.5 Task Lighting: Adequate lighting will be provided in the work areas
in order to execute the task by all the workmen in the area.
2.0 COMMISSIONING PROCEDURE
2.1 Equipment/Instruments to be used:
2.1.1 Adjustable Spanner.
2.1.2 Calibrated Pressure Gauges.
2.1.3 Pipe Wrench.
2.2 Prior to perform the Test of the Fire Sprinkler System the following Final
Inspection shall be checked:
2.2.1 Check all material delivered is according to the approved shop
drawings.
2.2.2 Check all the Fire Sprinkler System is installed according to the
approved design Drawings.
2.2.3 Check that the Sprinkler Head are installed according to the approved
shop drawings.
2.3 The Fire Sprinkler Tests Procedure is as follows:
2.3.1 All Sprinkler System Net and attached appurtenances subjected to
system working pressure shall be hydrostatically tested at 200 PSI ( 13.8
bars ) and shall maintain that pressure without loss for 2 hours. Loss shall
be determined by a drop in gauge pressure.
2.3.2 Test the connection of the Tamper Switch of the Butterfly Valve by
closing the valve to result a Fault signal on the Main Fire Alarm Panel. Re-
open the Valve after the test is conducted.
2.3.3 Test the Water flow switch device by opening the test and drain valve
to result in an alarm on the premises and at the Main Fire Alarm Panel.
Close the Test & Drain Valve after the test is conducted.
2.3.4 Actual Discharge Test can be conducted; ( if required )
2.3.4.1 First Let another person wait at the Butterfly valve to close the
system when receive the instruction to close the valve.
2.3.4.2 A Flame shall be brought near the Sprinkler Head which will result
Breakage of the Glass Bulb in the Sprinkler head causing discharge from
the head.
2.3.4.3 Check that there is a constant flow of water discharged from the
opened Sprinkler Head.
2.3.4.4 Maintain the water running until the Alarm Bell starts ringing in the
premises. Measure the time between the Sprinkler discharge and the Alarm
Activation.
2.3.4.5 Check that the Main Fire Alarm Panel has indicated that the Fire
Water Sprinkler System is running at that certain area.
2.3.4.6 Check that the auxiliary function (Dampers, Exhaust Fans …)
controlled by the Fire Alarm Panel have been activated.
2.3.4.7 Close the Butterfly valve to stop the water from flowing.
2.3.4.8 Open the Test and Drain Valve to drain the system.
2.3.4.9 Re-place the broken sprinkler head with new one.
2.3.4.10 Close the Test & Drain Valve.
2.3.4.11 Open the flush valve.
2.3.4.12 Open the Main isolating valve to allow the water to fill the Sprinkler
System network piping.
2.3.4.13 When a steady flow of water is running through the flush valve
without air bubbles ( to ensure that the system pipe work have been
flushed and that the air inside the pipe network is taken out ), close the
flush valve.
2.3.4.14 Re-set the Fire Alarm Panel.