THE PALM JUMEIRAH

SHORELINE APARTMENTS 1&3

JAP006-C400a
Date: 09.07.00!
Pa"e: 1 #$ 3
METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF LPG GAS WORKS
1.0 PURPOSE
To define the method and procedures for installation of LP gas pipe works in shore line apartments
on this project.
2.0 SCOPE OF WORKS
The Method is applicable to all LP gas works in the project.
3.0 PROCEDURE
Before commencement following works are required to be carried out.
a) Check work area is clean and safe.
b) Check materials to be used hae an approed material submittal and inspection.
c) Check drawings to be used hae an approed shop drawings submittal.
4.0 INSTALLATION
Painting pipes! "nsure that the surface is free of dust and all other contaminants before
proceeding for painting# appl$ wash primer with brush and rolling brush as first coat on pipe#
appl$ topcoat colored enamel paint with brush and rolling brush# gie sufficient time for dr$ing
to touch and to full$ cure# painting shall compl$ to specification %&''&.
Mark the routing of pipe work on slab ( concrete according to approed shop drawings.
)i* hangers and supports according to approed shop drawings.
Measure the length of pipe required# marking due allowance for an$ pipe fittings to be used.
Cut the pipe to the measured length.
The t$pe of jointing method shall be welding for copper and steel pipe works as per
manufacturer recommendation.
Close necessar$ open ends with end caps to keep pipe clean.
THE PALM JUMEIRAH
SHORELINE APARTMENTS 1&3
JAP006-C400a
Date: 09.07.00!
Pa"e: #$ 3
Painting pipes! "nsure that the surface is free of dust and all other contaminants before
proceeding for painting# appl$ wash primer with brush and rolling brush as first coat on pipe#
appl$ topcoat red enamel paint with brush and rolling brush# gie sufficient time for dr$ing to
touch and to full$ cure.
Carr$ out leakage test as follows+
,itrogen will be used as a test media. Pressuri-ing c$linders will be used to pressuri-e each
completed line to the required test pressure.
Test head with pressure gauge and ale connection to the pressuri-ing c$linders shall be
connected to the installation.
.fter finishing the mounting of pipes the section to be tested of s$stem will be tested with
pressure of %.& times of the working pressure of the s$stem.
Before testing the section all air must be ented.
.ll ales in the lines shall be in an open position during testing
.ll open pipes will be closed with plugs.
/nder no circumstance shall a ale in a line be used as a bulkhead between different
sections of the piping s$stem.
The pressure will be increased up to the test pressure with % bar interals and the test takes
01 minutes# in that period the piping s$stem shall withstand the test pressure specified
without showing an$ eidence of leakage or other defects# an$ reduction of test pressures as
indicated b$ pressure gauges shall be deemed to indicate the presence of a leak unless such
reduction can be readil$ attributed to some other cause.
2n case of unsatisfactor$ test# the place of leakage is repaired or replaced and the test is
repeated.
/pon satisfactor$ completion of the testing process the "ngineer shall sign the Test
Certification proided b$ the Contractor# copies of Test Certification shall be gien to the
"ngineer# "mplo$er and releant .uthorities.
The nitrogen will be kept in the pipes and will not be released until the time of commissioning.
THE PALM JUMEIRAH
SHORELINE APARTMENTS 1&3
JAP006-C400a
Date: 09.07.00!
Pa"e: 3 #$ 3
5.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
.pproed 3rawings.
Project 4pecification.
.pproed materials.
6.0 INSPECTION & MEASURING EQUIPMENT USED
Measuring Tapes.
Pressure gauge.
7.0 SAFET
4afet$ equipment to be worn at all times.
The pipes should be laid on a reasonable flat surface free from large stones or sharp
projections. 3ifferent pipes are best stocked separatel$.
4tocks should be limited to % m height and be shaded properl$ b$ canas or similar to aoid
damage from /5 radiation.
Pipes should not be dragged along rough surface. Loading 6 unloading of pipes should be
carried out b$ hand and use of skids should be aoided. Pipes should not be dropped on
hard surface.
Care should be taken before loading to check the ehicle load carr$ing area is free from nails
and other projections. Pipes shall be properl$ supported during transportation. Pipe should
neer be thrown.
Lock ales and put warning tape during the testing of circuit.
!.0 A""#$%&'("
2nspection and checklist.
Pressure test certificate.