METHOD STATEMENT

Reference: HGE-T&C-MS-EL-006
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PAVA SYSTEM 15.10.2020 00

RESIDENTIAL TOWER, NAJMATH, REEM

ISLAND,
PLOT RR3-C10, ABU DHABI
Project Location
NAJMATH, ABU DHABI, UAE

Document METHOD STATEMENT FOR TESTING &

Title:
COMMISSIONING OF PAVA SYSTEM

APPROVAL & AMENDMENT HISTORY

QA/QC Senior Tech.

Rev. No. Date HSE Officer Project Manager Approval Status
Engineer Engineer

00 15-10-2020 NM BVR SPS FRA

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INDEX
1. PURPOSE

2. SCOPE

3. REFERENCES

4. DEFINITION

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

6. METHOD OF WORK

7. TESTING & COMMISSIONING

8. SAFETY

9. EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENT

10.TESTING & COMMISSIONING CHECK LIST

11.RISK ASSESSMENT

12.ITP
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1) PURPOSE
The purpose of this method statement is to ensure that correct materials and procedure are
implemented during execution of work.
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2) SCOPE
This method statement specifies the sequence and methodology for the Testing &
Commissioning of PAVA System of RR3-C10, Najmat Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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3) REFERENCES
1. Project Specification
2. Approved material submittal
3. Drawing reference
4. Approved PAVA System shop drawing.
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4) DEFINITION
The Consultant : M/S MZ ARCHITECTS
The Main Contractor : M/S HORIZON GULF ELECTROMECHANICAL
The Project : RR3-C10 NAJMAT AL REEM, ABU DHABI, U.A.E.
NFPA : National Fire Prevention Association
PPE : Personal Protective Equipment
HSE : Health Safety & Environment
QA/QC : Quality Assurance / Quality Control
MS : Method Statement
ITP : Inspection and Test Plan
RA : Risk Assessment
ICL : Inspection Check List
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5) RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1 PROJECT MANAGER
 To be the focal point for overall interfaces and other communications with the
COMPANY and Contractor as required during project execution.
 Ensure that adequate quality measures are being undertaken.
 He shall identify and secure necessary resources, determining the task that must be
completed, assigning the tasks and delegating authority.
 Ensure the overall implementation of this method statement.

5.2 QA/QC ENGINEER

 Ensure all inspections are raised and conducted as per the contract specifications,
PQP & ITP’s.
 Ensure all current issues of procedures, approved material and shop drawings and
standards are available at the point of use.
 Ensure the works comply with the contract requirements / approved shop drawings
to serve the purpose.
 Ensure the total quality control for installation work. He shall liaise with COMPANY
for inspection of installation works.
 Inspect for any damage during handling and storage.
 Monitor the quality of work & ensure that fulfillment of specified requirement and
that all quality records related to work are completed.
 Ensure the work is completed as per quality requirements.
 Contractor shall inspect the same work prior to initiate ITR for COMPANY approval.
 Maintain comprehensive inspection and test records for any further references.

5.3 SITE ENGINEER

 Follow approved drawings, method statements to carry out execution at site.
 Ensuring foremen tradesmen are well informed about specific work requirements.
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 Coordinate with other disciplines site engineers, safety engineer and contractor/
subcontractor the activities required for execution.
 Ensure that all foremen are briefed about the safe system of work.
 Clear the obstructions from the surrounding area to avoid Near misses and
accidents.
 Inspect the progress of work until final execution.
 Raise ITRs (Inspection and Test Requests) to get the works inspected as per the
quality control procedure.

5.4 SAFETY ENGINEER

 Toolbox talk has to be conducted and all the hazards have to be identified before
starting the work.
 To monitor that Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) are used by the Task force
during execution at site.
 Risk related to the activity shall be assessed and addressed as required.
 To provide training for the work force in order to execute the activity safely.
 Carry out regular and random inspection on site and record observation.
 Assist in implementation of safe system of work.
 Safety Officer/ Engineer shall be available during shifting / lifting the equipment
and must be informed prior to start the activity.

5.5 SITE FOREMAN

 He will supervise and execute the installation according to the approved shop
drawing and method statements.
 He will coordinate with the discipline engineer for site execution and during final
inspection.
 Coordinates and supervise worker’s activities in compliance to the implementation
of Health, Safety & Environmental procedures.
 Ensure the workers under his supervision are following safe system of work and
using the appropriate PPE’s for the job.
 Must conduct pre-task briefing prior to start of work.
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6) METHOD OF WORK
General Requirement
 Ensure that all material to be used and equipment to be tested should be checked by the
project engineer / supervisor against equipment data sheets and approved drawing.
 The latest revision of the approved shop drawing should be available project engineer /
supervisor will ensure that safety requirement have been complied with and are in place.
 Project engineer / supervisor will orient and familiarize all the workers and assistant
involved in the commissioning.
 Install PAVA System in accordance with specification, listings and manufacturers
recommendations. Locate where accessible for servicing and replacement.

6.1 LIST OF MATERIALS

S/No. Description
19” RACK 27-U
1
2 COMPACT PUBLIC ADDRESS & VOICE EVACUATION MASTER CONTROL
UNIT
3 COMPACT PUBLIC ADDRESS & VOICE EVACUATION SLAVE CONTROL
UNIT
POWER AMPLIFIER 2 X 240 W
4
POWER AMPLIFIER 1 X 360 W
5
BATTERY CHARGER AND MONITORING UNIT
6
TOUCHSCREEN PAGING MICROPHONE
7
CEILING MOUNTED SPEAKER - ATEIS
8
WALL MOUNTED SPEAKER - ATEIS
9
HORN SPEAKER - ATEIS
10
FIRE TELEPHONE JACK - ATEIS
11
ROAMING HANDSET
12
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6.2 TOOLS
 Portable drilling tools
 Portable grinding tools
 Hammer and Chisel
 Marker
 Spirit level / hose level
 Measuring tapes
 General tool box (Pliers, Screw drivers etc.)
 Electrical Multi-Meter
 Tester
 DB Meter

6.3 EQUIPMENT
 Step Ladders
 Mobile Scaffolding

6.4 HOUSE KEEPING

All work places where personnel are working will be cleaned from the scrap materials
derived from their works, ensure clean and health work environment as well as to
maintain free access and egress in the event of emergency.

6.5 PPE
 Hard Hat (Mandatory)
 High Vis Vest (Mandatory)
 Safety Boots (Mandatory)
 Eye Protection (Mandatory)
 Gloves (Mandatory)
 Safety harness to be provided while working at height
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7) TESTING & COMMISSIONING

Pre-Commissioning Procedure for Public Address system:
Public address system cabinet
1. Perform visual and mechanical inspection.
2. All peripheral equipment hooked up as per flow diagram.
3. Cabinet is securely fixed.
4. Inspect all cables for correct crimping and correct termination.
5. Visual check there is no foreign material which cause short circuit.
6. Compare equipment with approved shop drawing and specification.

Public address system equipment

1. Perform visual and mechanical inspection.
2. Installation of power amplifier, network controller and music source as per the approved
shop drawing.
3. Grounding of the equipment’s as per the approved shop drawing.
4. Ensure that ceiling speakers are installed as the approved shop drawings.
5. Check the terminations of the speakers and check the polarity phasing in correct.

Pre-functional checks:
Continuity test
1. Check the continuity test for the cables. (Done)
2. Ensure that all the component test acceptance procedures have been completed and the
results are recorded.
3. Verify that the equipment are connected as per the approved shop drawing and
schematics.
4. Verify that the equipment earthing and bonding is connected as per the approved shop
drawings & schematics.
5. Ensure that all equipment cover have been returned and fixed properly.
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Testing and Commissioning Check:

Performance Test:
1. The installation should be configured in its most comprehensive mode with all
microphones capable of operation and all auxiliary sources connected.
2. A functional test should be carried out to check that the system operates satisfactorily
from all microphones and all auxiliary sources.
3. Tests for intelligibly and general sound quality, together with freedom from reverberation
and interference, should be carried out by person with normal hearing.
4. The system voltages and wave form at the input and output of each component shall be
checked.

Functional Test Procedures:

Speakers
1. Compare equipment with approved shop drawing and specification.
2. Connect the speaker to the power amplifier audio output.
3. Check the speaker with output.
4. Speaker audio – DB to be checked as per Zone wise with corroding of ADCD requirement.
Ground Floor & other Floors.

Power Amplifier
1. Compare equipment with approved shop drawing and specification.
2. Connect the power amplifier cables.
3. Check the connectivity for network between amplifier and network controller.
4. Through the rotary switch in front of the panel LCD will display the detail of the
connectivity whether it is working properly or not.
5. If the outputs are connected the front panel display should display output spectrum.
6. Check wiring and termination from speaker.
7. Fire Telephone / Jack function to be check.
8. Location of Fire Phone to be verified and Meet ADCD / Site Requirements.
9. Paging system function to be check.
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8) SAFETY
All necessary PPE and safety gear shall be worn at all times during the execution of work, in
full compliance with safety requirements.
 Helmets
 Safety Shoes
 Hand gloves
 Safety signs

8.1 Safety Checks:

a) Safety checks will be made prior to commencement of work in order to ensure that
material and equipment’s are in safe working order in accordance with project and
site regulations.
b) Equipment’s that are electrically operated shall be of sound quality, without any
defect and shall be correctly earthed.
c) Toolbox talk has to be conducted and all the hazards have to be identified before
starting the work.
d) All personal protective equipment’s shall be used as appropriate according to the
nature of the job.
e) Clear the obstruction from the surrounding area to avoid near misses and accidents.
f) Housekeeping shall be of good standard and all cut pieces and debris shall be
removed.
g) Safety officer shall check and ensure that all safety precautions are followed.
h) Any process adopted and many have a particular safety risk will be assessed and
addressed as required.
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9) EMERGENCY ARRANGEMENT
General: Site general safety procedures will be followed. In case of emergency the Safety
Officer or the most senior employee present will stop the work, and make the necessary
emergency arrangements and report to the assembly points as described during Site
Induction Course.
Fire Precautions: No significant fire risks associated with this activity but general fire
precaution measures will be taken.
In emergency situations the users of handheld 2-way radios to be notified if considered that
this can expedite notification of relevant personnel and Site Clinic.
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10.) TESTING & COMMISSIONING CHECK LIST

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TESTING & COMMISSIONING OF Reference: HGE-T&C-CL-EL-006

PAVA SYSTEM Date: 15.10.2020 Rev: 00

Project Name: RR3-C10 NAJMAT REEM ISLAND

Consultant: UNII

Main -Contractor: ELM

MEP- Contractor: HORIZON GULF ELECTROMECHANICAL

Sub-Contractor: NAFFCO

Discipline: ELECTRICAL

S/N: Description Accepted Rejected N/A Remarks

1 Check the PAVA System of the whole installation done as per Project
Specification and local authority regulations.
2 Check all the necessary instrument for inspection and testing are supplied and
properly calibrated and operated by skilled personnel in their use.
3 Ensure the installation should be configured in its most comprehensive mode
with all microphone capable of operation and all auxiliary sources.
4 Check the connection between speaker and amplifier audio output.
5 Check the test for intelligibly and general sound quality, together with
freedom from reverberation and interference, should be carried out by person
with normal hearing.
6 Check audio signal in Speaker circuits is clear.

7 Check the Paging Microphone functionality by paging to dedicated zones/ all

zones.
8 Check the rotary switch in the front of the panel LCD will display the panel of
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the connectivity whether it is working properly or not.

9 Check and ensure that the Fire alarm interface installed as per approved shop
drawing.
10 Check all the test performed as per approved T&C method of statement and
all the test values are recorded.
11 Testing to be done as per Project / ADCD requirements.

NAFFCO HGE. ENGINEER ELM .ENGINEER UNII ENGINEER

NAME:

SIGNATURE:

DATE:
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11.) RISK ASSESSMENT

 RISK ASSESSMENT

PAVA SYSTEM Reference: HGE-T&C-RA-EL-006

Date: 15.10.2020 Rev. 00

Project Name: RR3-C10 NAJMAT REEM ISLAND

Tools & Equipment Used: Multi meter. Tester, driller, cutter etc.
Assessor: Safety & Project Departments Assessed Date: Reviewed Date:

Risk Rating Residual Risk

Probability

Probability
Severity

Severity
PxS

PxS
S.I Activity Hazards / Impacts Risks Identified Control Measures Risk Owner

01.  Slip and Trip – Injury to 4 3 12  Provide adequate access and egress to 1 1 3
Installation of person, fracture. work. Project Manager/
PAVA & Fire  Maintain good housekeeping in the Construction
Telephone System working area. Manager/Sr.
 Remove all unwanted materials from Project Engineer
work station.
 Provide adequate illumination in the
working area.
Project Engineer,
Foremen
 Electrocution – Injury to 4 3 12 1 1 3
 All power cable should be overhead it.
person, burn injury, and  Ensure Equipment or machine
Fatal. connected with proper earthing.
Project Lead
 Ensure power cables should be clear
from access. HSE Engineer for
Monitoring
 Ensure all electrical connections should
be connected through RCCB/ELCB.
  Ensure all power tools are 110Volt and
ensure color coding in monthly basic.
 Ensure all electrical DB’s are inspected
periodically and maintaining the
records.
 Never place live power cable in water.

3 4 12  Wear proper PPE (safety shoes, hard 1 1 4

 Use of tools, damage and
fabricated hand tools, hat, cotton hand gloves, safety glasses,
inappropriate use of hand high visibility vest).
tools, physical injury (loss of  Hand tools should be inspected prior to
eye sights, bruise, wounds, use.
etc.)  Defective tools should be return.
 No fabricated tool be used on site.

 Use of damage portable 4 3 12  Chipping concrete use double eye 1 1 4

power tools, removal of protection.
guards, inappropriate PPE,  For grinding concrete use 3M N95
improper use of power tools, filter.
electric shock Burns damage  Do not remove guards of the
of equipment physical injury equipment.
 Damage equipment should be
returned.
 Visual check the equipment cable, if
damage return to stores.
 Use equipment as per instructed in the
manufacture’s manual.
 Conduct toolbox talk prior start of
work.
 4 5 20 1 1 5
 Working at height, used  Ensure ladder is in good condition and
Ladder, Falls from Height – free from damages.
Back Injury, Fractures, Cuts,  Never carry any work with ladder for
Bruises, Falling of Materials prolong time work.
Head Injury, Fractures, Cuts,  In case of short duration of work
Bruises, fatal. provide full body harness and ensure
Slipping/Collapse-Back Injury anchoring on a ride place.
Fractures, Cuts, Bruises,  Check the rungs condition it must be
Fatal. free oil/grease.
 Ensure person safety shoes/gum boot
should be free from oil, grease and
mud.
 Ladders must be inspected monthly
and color coding must be in place.
 Ensure ladders are for ascending and
descending purpose; in case of long-
time work provide alternate working
platforms.
 Ensure three points method while
ascending / descending on ladders.
 Tie up ladder on top otherwise some
other person has to hold the ladder
during persons working time.
 Never place ladders in passage ways
and vehicle moment area.
 Ladders should be place in 4:1 ratio.
 Always keep ladders 1 mtr top from
the landing platform.
 Ensure no one should not allow
carrying materials while
ascending/descending on ladder.
 Use belts for storing of spanners and
nails etc.
 Follow adequate safe practices while
 working with ladders.
 Ensure good housekeeping in the
working area.
 Ensure working area is free from oil
and grease.
 All chain pulley block should be in good
condition and periodically maintained
& inspected by a competent person.
 Ensure the SWL of chain pulley block
according to load to be lifted with the
block.
 The chain pulley block anchoring point
to be inspected & certified by a
competent person before starting of
workers.
 Chain pulley block would be operated
by competent person under supervisor
of lifting supervisor.
 Follow color coding system and
implement manufacture
recommendation.
 Check the breathing apparatus
condition before using it.

 Only trained competent operatives will

 Collapse of structure – Injury 4 5 20
erect, modify or dismantle scaffolding
1 1 5
to person, damage to structures.
property, fracture and fatal  Ensure existing ground is even and free
from pits and loose soil.
 If surface is uneven, follow safe
method for levelling and rid.
 Provide base jacks or plates on bottom
of standards.
 Provide adequate bracings and put logs
 to scaffolding structure after reaching
of certain height.
 Provide locking of scaffolding with
permanent structure at every 6 Mtr.
heights.
 Provide competent supervision during
erection or dismantling of scaffolding.
 Ensure using materials are in good
condition and free from any damages.
 Ensure scaffolding structure is
constructing as per standard
requirement and requirement of work.
 If Scaffolding height more than 30Mtr
height, adequate approved drawing
required by competent person.
 All scaffolding structure to be
constructed in 3:1 ratio.
 Ensure scaffolding is adequately
and provide bracings during erection
time.
 For more than 10Mtr height scaffolding
structure should be certified by a
competent person (Third party
person).
 Ensure locking of scaffolding structure
in every 6Mtr height.
 Scaffolding over 2m in height must be
inspected before first time use, and
every seven days by competent person
and tagged safe to use (Green).
 Check the scaffolding stability in
weekly basic and after high wind speed
or rain time.
 Scaffolding must be away from vehicle
moment area, if vehicle are moving
 provide safe barricading from the
working area.
 Provide adequate sign boards in the
working area.
 All mobile scaffoldings are to be
erected as per standard.
 Never shift the mobile scaffolding with
help of crane and etc.
 Don’t erect mobile scaffolding more
than 6Mtr height.
 Provide adequate bracing and follow
3:1 ratio for construction of mobile
scaffolding.
 Follow the safe working practices
during dismantling of scaffolding also.
 Ensure stair case is properly locked.

 Provide adequate information,

 Working in direct sunlight – 4 5 20 1 1 5
instruction and training to each person.
Heat cramp, Heat stroke,
 Provide adequate cool rest shelter,
Heat exhaustion
drinking water and first aid
arrangement at site.
 Provide adequate supervision and
frequent rest times to each person to
enhance body coolness.
 Persons should work in a shift/ rotation
manner to reduce exposure to
temperature. Switch off all heat
producing unwanted machines in the
area.
 All person should be physically fit and
healthy to perform work safely in the
area. Don’t allocate unhealthy persons
at site.
 Health & Safety Risk and Environmental Impact Matrix

Environment Significance/Hazard effect Severity

Aspect/ Hazard Probability
Insignificant (1) Minor (2) Moderate (3) Major (4) Catastrophic (5)
1- Rare 1 2 3 4 5
2- Possible 2 4 6 8 10
3- Likely 3 6 9 1 15
2
4-Often 4 8 1 1 20
2 6
5-Frequent 5 10 1 2 25
5 0
Probability: Severity/ Impact: RISK RATING
1-3 Low Risk
(No lost time)/ Slight
Rare (Unlikely) 1- Insignificant: Slight Injury Incident Minor Incident 4-6 Moderate Risk
Possible (May happen) 2- Minor: Minor Injury/Illness/
Likely 8-12 High Risk
3- Moderate: Moderate Injury/Illness/ Moderate
Often (Very likely) 4- Major: Serious Injury/Illness Incident/incident 15-25 Extreme Risk
Frequent (Certain or Imminent) 5- Catastrophic: Fatal/ Permanent
Reviewed By:
– SAFETY OFFICER Approved By: – PROJECT MANAGER
Signature: Signature

Date: 12.10.2020 Date: 12.10.2020

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12 .) INSPECTION TEST PLAN

 INSPECTION & TEST PLAN (ITP) FOR TESTING & COMMISSIONING OF PAVA SYSTEM
Prepared
Client Reem Developers Project RR3-C10 Najmat Tower By QA/QC Engineer
Reviewed
Consultant Unii Engineering Consultancy Discipline Electrical by QA/QC Manager
Contractor Emirates Link Maltauro LLC ITP Ref. No. HGE-ITP Revision 0
Horizon Gulf Electromechanical
Date 1 of 1
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Responsibility1
Applicable
Control Contractor
Inspection / Test to be Frequency of Test / Acceptance Specificati Inspection
SN Data / Engin Remarks
carried out Inspection Criteria on / Method Subcontra Main Third Party
Forms eer
Standard ctor (if Contra
applicable) ctor
Min 5 years Review
PQ
experience in Sec# 28 PQ
1 Contractor- NAFFCO 100%
UAE or as per 31 00
Documen
Document
P R A N/A
ts
vendor list s

Review
Material
Compliance as Sec# 28 Material
2 Material Approval 100%
per Specification 31 00
Approval
Submissio
P R/A R/A N/A
Request
n

Review
Shop Drawings As per IFC or Sec# 28 Shop
3 Approval
100%
tender drawings 31 00 Drawings
Shop P R R/A N/A
Drawings

Method Statement As per Project Sec# 28 Review

4 Approval
100%
Specifications 31 00
MS
MS
P R R/A N/A

As per Approved
Testing & Sec# 28 T&C
5 Commissioning
PAVA method
31 00
WIR
Inspection
W R W/A P
statement

Submission of T&C Sec# 28 T&C Review

6 Report
After finish T&C Approved T&C
31 00 Report Report
P R R/A N/A

Note (1): H: Hold Point, W: Witness, R: Review, S: Surveillance, A: Approval, P: Perform / Execute, I: Inspection