Document : METHOD STATEMENT : ED-ME-MS-008
Ref. Code
(FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM)
Issue : 01 Date : 2022-12-26 Revision : 02 Date : 2023-06-27
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Project Name : Township Development Project-Makandura
Project Number : 073
METHOD STATEMENT OF INSTALLTION OF FIRE PROTECTION
Title :
SYSTEMS- ( Hydrant )
CONTENTS
1. Objective
2. Scope
3. Responsibility
4. Materials
5. Tools & PPE
6. Methodology
7. Specifications
8. Testing and Commissioning
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1. Objective
The purpose of this method statement is to establish the procedure that would be adopted for handling;
storing & installing of the Fire Protection System to ensure that the work is carried out strictly in
accordance with the specifications, documented procedures and approved drawings.
2. Scope
This method statement covers the detailed procedure for installation of Fire Protection Pipes and
Fittings .This procedure defines the method used to ensure that the pipe work and fittings installation has
been carried out as per the contract specification requirements.
3. Responsibility
-Chief Engineer
-Site Engineer
-Assistant Engineer
-Supervisor
4. Materials
All required materials will be procured from reputed and approved Suppliers. Technical data pertaining to
the materials and products will be obtained from the Suppliers who quoted for the particular item and
evaluated for compliance to the project specifications. Thereafter, the materials / products conforming to
the specifications will be submitted to the Client / Main Contractor along with all supporting documents
and the Product Approval Form.
On receiving product approval, terms and conditions will be negotiated with the approved Supplier and
the order confirmed in time, allowing adequate lead time requested by the Supplier. Then Preoccupant plan
will be implemented.
When the materials/products are delivered to site, the appropriate Material Receiving & Inspection will be
raised for a joint inspection of the goods received with the Client / Main Contractor, before acceptance. The
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approved quantity of the goods will then be taken in to stock and stored safely as recommended by the
manufacturer.
5. Tools
• Laser Type Marking Instrument
• Pipe Thread cutting machine
• Electric Drill machine with Masonry and Metal Drill Bits
• Grinder Machine
• Mobile Scaffolding & Step Ladders with caster wheels.
• Chain Blocks -If Required
• Hand Tools such as paint brushes, wire brushes, cup brushes, pliers, pipe
wrenches, ring spanners, screw drivers, Keys, Allen keys etc.,
• Chop saw machine
• Measuring Tapes
• Pipe Fitters Tool Box with Hammer Drills
• Helper’s Tool Box
• Welding Machine with cables & holders with Screen
• Lifting equipment
• Scaffold Towers-If
• Working Platforms as required
• Wire Code
Personnel Protective Equipment
• Helmets
• Safety Shoes
• Coveralls
• Masks
• Hand Gloves
• Safety Glasses
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6. Methodology
Pipes & Fitting Installations
• Before installing any pipe work at high level, Assistant engineer shall ensure that all dirt, scale
and other foreign material is removed from inside the piping before fixing.
• Ensure and confirm the Cut pipe ends shall be clean, square, and free from distortion, burr and
dent.
• Ensure and confirm that the pipe ends are smooth and clean.
• All the pipes shall be joined with other pipes with approved jointing material.
• Pipes & fittings up to the size of 50mm will be joined together by threaded joints.( Note-
Main pipe Line T fitting to Landing Valve connection will be welding & treading
combination-65mm)
• Threaded pipes shall be joined with approved Epi- fix glue for small size pipes.
• The pipes shall be tightened with pipe wrench to the required tightening pressure protecting
the outer surface of pipe from the damage of wrench teeth.
• Union/Couplings of approved materials shall be provided for connecting the pipes.
• The pipes and fittings shall be painted as per approved material submittal.
• Pipe joining from 65 mm to above shall be of Welding joints
• Pipes shall be joined with welding wherever required on the drawing and site condition.
• Pipes shall be joined by reducing tee (Welding Type) wherever required as per drawing.
Reducing tee shall be joined with pipe where the branches are taken from main line.
• Pipes shall be joined by Concentric Reducer wherever the pipes are reduced with the main
line as per drawing requirement.
• Valves fittings shall be provided as per approved shop drawings and material submittal as
applicable wherever it is required.
• The valves fittings shall be installed at locations where easily accessible points available for
easy maintenance.
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Installation of Pipe Supports
• Pipe Support spacing shall be provided as per the approved shop drawing and supporting
details and sections given in the specification.( Changes will be happened due to site
condition)
• All supports will be Anticorrosive paint coated.
• Pipe mains running in shaft shall be supported by galvanized U Bolt for the entire loads can
be uniformly distributed.
• Pipelines, which are not subject to thermal expansion, shall be supported directly to the
building structure. Support shall be as per construction detail drawing and approved shop
drawings.
• All pipes shall be fixed and shall be run in parallel to the building contour and at the height
avoiding the interferences with the structure.
• All supporting arrangements shall be provided with proper fixing arrangements.
• Horizontal and Vertical pipes shall be supported as per spacing in the Pipe and Fitting
specifications. ( Mainly Vertical supports will be Anti corrosive coated C Channel –
MS. Horizontal Supports will be Anti corrosive coated fabricated U brackets, L angle
brackets-MS), & Hanging Clamps For Hydrant)
Table 01: Space between pipe supports
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Note-
*Some times, Spacing between brackets will be changed due to support location issues, site
conditions,.. etc….
Hydro-Testing
• Ensure all Main line or branches Enclosed.
• Ensure that testing equipment / tools and water source are ready.
• Pressure shall be applied to the system by means of a hand pump OR Electric motor drawing
water from a water container.
• After the test pressure is reached, the pump shall be blocked off by closing the valve and the
variations of pressure in the system monitored on the pressure.
• Check the pipes, pipe joints and accessories for the leakage of water while pumping and if
any, attend the fault and rectify.
• Ensure and confirm that the air vent installed at higher point to release the air while the water
pressure build up gradually during water pumping under pressure test.
• Ensure and confirm that the automatic air vents and any other sensitive instruments are either
removed or blanked off.
• The system shall be drained in such a way that not to create any thrust at drain point.
• We make sure that drain of water shall be carried out in different locations if possible and
gradually through drain valves.
• The range of the pressure gauge shall be as twice as the rated test pressure.
• Ensure all the leakages are arrested after the correction is made, the pressure test shall be
repeated until a completely tight system is ensured and the testing procedure shall be as per
specification.
• Fire line piping shall be tested at 1.5 x system pressure or design pressure- According to
specification-Entire system will be tested at a hydrostatic pressure 12 bar for 2 hours.
• Prescribe test shall be maintained for twenty Four hours without any perceptible drop in
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pressure.
• Pressure testing documentation shall be submitted along with inspection request for client’s
approval.
• Pressure warning will be applied where pressure testing is ongoing.
Flushing of Piping Network
• After piping is erected and tested, all piping systems shall be cleaned of all mill and welding
scale oil, corrosion, and construction debris by technician.
• Systems shall be flushed clean and filled ready for service, immediately after cleaning.
• Do not operate pumps or equipment until debris has been removed from the respective system
and system has been flushed.
Route Identification
• The route of all underground piping systems shall be identified as follows:
-Buried Warning Tape - All piping systems, to warn during excavation of the presence of an
existing pipe buried further below the ground.
Hose reel Installation
• Drawing & Material verification
• Collect the approved/Commented shop drawing from the consultant.
• Collect relevant coordinated drawing from main contractor.
• Check whether the Hose Reel mounting location in the Cabinet is properly fixed and placed.
Check the alignment with use of Split level.
• Height to the center – According to approved drawing
• Lift the fire hose reel and place it to mounting location in the Cabinet and tighten the four nut
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and bolts for proper fixing.
• Pull the Hose Reel and rotate it on its axis to identify any misalignments.
• If the alignments are correct connect the 25mm Union, 25mm PRV & 25mm Ball valve
properly to the Hose Reel as shown in the approved shop drawings.
Landing Valve Installation-PRV Type
• Drawing & Material verification
• Collect the approved/Commented shop drawing from the consultant.
• Collect relevant coordinated drawing from main contractor.
• Necessary marking and setting outs are carried out to fix the proper sized provision-65mm
hydrant supply.
• Take the landing valve and fixed it to the Elbow with proper tightening.
• Request for setting outs inspection for the necessary item.
• The configuration of the installed landing valve should be as per the approved drawings and
manufacture recommendations.
• Installation Height – according to approved shop drawing
Breeching inlet installation
• Drawing & Material verification
• Collect the approved/Commented shop drawing from the consultant.
• Collect relevant coordinated drawing from main contractor.
• Necessary marking and setting outs are carried out. Request for setting outs inspection for the
Hydrant Location.
• Install hydrant point as per the approved shop drawing, using approved material.
-Place the same size (PN16) rubber packing on the pre cast Flange at Hydrant Point.
-Place the Hydrant point on the pre cast Flange outlet and tighten the 08 nos of nuts and
bolts for proper fixing.
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-Check the vertical alignment by using sprit level.
-Check the isolation valve & Non-return valve arrangement & Alignment
7. Specifications
• Approved drawings
• Contract specifications
• Material/product approvals
• Method statements
8. Testing and Commissioning
Following testing’s will be commenced while the testing and commissioning works for Fire Protection System.
1. Pipes painting works inspection.
2. Pipes pressure testing inspection.
Relevant test sheets/ inspection sheets formats attached below for your information.
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1. Pipes painting works inspection sheet format.
SKWU
CHECK LIST FOR STEEL PIPE PAINTING
Proje ct : Township Development Project Grid :
Location : Drawing Re f :
Ins. Date : IR Re f :
Ins. Time :
Sub Con. - Result of Inspection Result of Inspection
No. Description Internal by Main Contractor by Consultant
Inspection Yes No N/A Yes No N/A
1 Gringing of welded joints
2 Surface preperation and Cleaning (promotor application)
3 Primer application (single coat)
4 Paint application 1st coating
5 Paint application 2nd coating (Final coat)
Comme nts :
Che cke d by Sub contractor Date Time Signature
QA/QC Engineer
Comme nts :
Che cke d by Main Contractor Date Time Signature
FireMEP
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2. Pipes pressure testing inspection sheet format.
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COMMENTS:
Approved By :
Designation :
Company :
Signature :
Date :
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