METHOD STATEMENT

FOR
INSTALLATION OF CABLE TRAY OR TRUNKING SYSTEM

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE

2. APPLICABLE PROJECTS SPECIFICATION

3. LOCATION OF ACTIVITY

4. HEALTH AND SAFETY

5. HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS

6. OPERATION

7. INSTALLATION

8. RESPONSIBILITIES

9. MANPOWER REQUIRED

10. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS

11. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS

12. WASTE MANAGEMENT
13. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES

14. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

15. DISTRIBUTION
1. INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE
 This method statement is written for the purpose of establishing
method and procedures for the Installation of Cable Tray and G.I
Trunking System for the building MEP services.

2. APPLICABLE PROJECTS SPECIFICATION

 Section: ELECTRICAL CONTAINMENT

 Division: INSTALLATION

 Sub Division: Subdivision

3. LOCATION OF ACTIVITY
 Inside and outside the building.

4. HEALTH AND SAFETY

 Strictly followed as per the manufacturer's Health and Safety
recommendations for handling and use of the materials. Ensure all
involved personnel shall be aware of the same.

5. HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS

 Specific safety measures have to follow as applicable, and all the
safety measures are covered separately in the project safety plan.

6. OPERATION

1. Materials: Materials used will be as per the material submittal

approved by the engineer and routing as well and sizes will be as per
the approved drawings in co-ordination with other services.

2. Storage / Protection: Cable Trays, Trunking and Accessories shall be

unloaded with care to avoid any damages. If they are shipped in packs
or pallets, each pack of pallet shall be lifted individually with suitable
lifting equipment. Every precaution shall be taken to preserve their
cleanliness before installation.
7. INSTALLATION

 To make sure that the entire installation is in conformance and in

accordance with the design intent of the project for the Electrical and
Low Voltage System in addition to the specification and as per
approved shop drawings and comply with Local and International
Standards.

1. Adhere to the drawings as closely as possible. The right is reserved to

vary the runs and sizes of Cable Trays / Trunking and to make offsets
but maintain as far as possible the free area of each duct work section,
where necessary to accommodate conditions arising at the building.

2. Before beginning installation in any area, examine all parts of the

adjoining work onto which applicable work is to be placed. Should any
condition be found which will prevent the proper execution of the work,
installation shall not proceed in that area until such conditions are
corrected by the contractor.

3. Cable Tray / Trunking shall be stored on site under cover in dry, well
ventilated storage facilities.

4. Where sizes of Cable Trays / Trunking are not detailed on drawing then
tray shall be adequately sized to support the cables without bunching
and a 25% reserve margin shall be allowed in size and weight be
loaded.

5. All routes are chosen to allow ease of access to all cables when
installed. All horizontal cables are to be set around all vertical rising
services as necessary. Ensure sufficient clearance from soffit for every
installation.

6. Earth continuity conductors shall be provided across gaps in all Cable

Tray / Trunking runs and bolted connections.

7. Support shall be by means of steel brackets installed at intervals

necessary to provide a rigid fixing and to ensure that deflection does
not exceed 5mm mid span of support when fully loaded. Treatment of
cut edges as per cut edges to be included. Supports for Tray / Trunking
(spacing) shall be as per standard practice and manufacturer's
recommendations.

8. Additional support shall be provided where the Cable Tray / Trunking

changes direction or cables drop out of the cable tray. Dome headed
bolts, nuts and washers of finish suitable to the tray shall be used
between trays.
 9. Suspension sets comprise threaded M10 zinc or cadmium plated
hanger rods together with nuts and locking washers, supports channel
hold down clips all of which shall have a galvanized finish. Any cut
ends supports, rods, etc, must be corrosion protected by use of
galvanized or equal. No extended rods to be left.

10. The cable tray shall be installed with a 40mm minimum space between
the structure and the tray.

11. All cable shall be securely fixed to the tray, work and the complete
installation must be carried out in a neat and workmanlike manner
without crossovers.

12. Cables on face-up horizontally fixed tray must be secured by use of the
tie wraps where not in view. If cables are bunched or single cables
greater than 25sq mm are installed, cleats or metal straps shall be
used.

8. RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Project Manager:

1. To ensure that all the preparation and application works are

carried out according to the Contract Specification.

2. To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according

to the planned program and as per the approved method
statement.

3. To ensure that all equipment and material required executing

the work are available according to the planned Construction
Programme.

4. To co-ordinate with the Main Contractor, MEP co-coordinator

and Safety Officer for a safe and proper execution of the works.

2. Site Engineer:

1. To ensure that the works are carried out according to the

Contract Specifications approved method statement.

2. To provide all necessary information and distribute

responsibilities to his construction team.
 3. To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work
program and to report to the Project Manager.

4. To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the

works are carried out in safe practicing methods.

3. Foreman:

1. The foreman will carryout his duties by maintaining continuous

coordination with the site engineer on daily basis, and ensure
proper distribution of the workforce in the required and planned
locations.

2. To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hands are aware

of the job requirements and they have enough information to
carry out their duties properly.

3. To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the

manpower involved in the works are moving as agreed and
planned for the work.

4. To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and

advise the Site Engineer of any requirement for the additional
resources.

5. To control disposal of waste materials according to the

instructions received from the site engineer.

6. To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain

safe working and proper house keeping of the site, following the
approved safety measures and further ensure that all his
working team are aware of the same to prevent accident and
losses.

7. To inform the site engineer and of the areas ready for

inspection.

8. Distribution and the control of materials shall be monitored by

foreman and storekeeper.

4. Safety Engineer:

1. Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in

accordance with the HSE plan and everybody aware of it for it's
proper implementation.
 2. Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to
maintain the safe working on the site.

3. Inspect all the site activities and train the persons to prevent
accidents and its proper reporting to the project manager and
the client.

4. Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.

9. MANPOWER REQUIRED
 Charge Hand and Experienced Technicians

10. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS

 Cable tray / trunking and accessories

11. EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS

 The equipments that will be engaged for Installation of Cable Trays and
Trunking works will be as follows:

1. Wire cutters

2. Hacksaw

3. Measuring tape

4. Drill machine

5. Wooden hammer

6. Flat file

7. Screw drivers

8. Open and box spanners

9. Base Cutter

12. WASTE MANAGEMENT

 The Rubbish which would be created from our scope of works will be
disposed to the designated dumping ground.
13. SPECIAL CONTROL MEASURES
 The following general control measures against Safety, Environment and
Quality shall be required for our scope of work and special control
measures are not applicable for us :

 Proper PPE must be worn at all time

 Permit to work at height > 2m where applicable
 Lifting operation permit (using crane) where applicable.
 Confined space permit where applicable.
 Approved work method statement and risk assessment will be made
available to site. All workers doing the work shall be briefed on this
method statement and risk assessment.

14. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

 This method Statement should be read in conjunction with the below
referenced documentations:

 ITP for Cable Tray and Trunking

 Insulation Resistance and continuity Test Report

15. DISTRIBUTION
 Copies of this method statement have also been issued to the following
for information/ action/ comments:

 Project Manager

 Site Engineer

 Foremen

 Safety Engineer