CLIENT PROJECT SUPERVISION MAIN CONTRACTOR ELV CONTRACTOR

MANAGER CONSULTANT

STATEMENT / SUBMITTAL REF SPML/QAH/QA/QC/MEP/EL/MES/0019

DATE 04-02-2021

PROJECT: - QARYAT AL HIDD DEVELOPMENT

METHOD STATEMENT FOR AUDIO INTERCOM SYSTEM
DOCUMENT NO: QAH-SPL-MES-EL-C00-00096 Rev. No: 00

PROJECT
QARYAT AL HIDD DEVELOPMENT

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF

AUDIO INTERCOM SYSTEM

Issued for
Approval
PE (PACC) PE (SPML) QA/QC Engineer Project Manager
00 04.02.2021
Abdul Wajith Ravi Ganapathy Jamshad Ashutosh Kanade
Rev Date Prepared by Checked By Reviewed By Approved By

Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast LLC – MEP Division

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STATEMENT / SUBMITTAL REF SPML/QAH/QA/QC/MEP/EL/MES/0019

DATE 04-02-2021

PROJECT: - QARYAT AL HIDD DEVELOPMENT

METHOD STATEMENT FOR AUDIO INTERCOM SYSTEM
DOCUMENT NO: QAH-SPL-MES-EL-C00-00096 Rev. No: 00

CONTENTS

1 SCOPE 3

2 PURPOSE 3

3 DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS 3

4 REFERENCES 4

5 RESPONSIBILITIES 4

6 TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS 5

7 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 6

8 HSE REQUIREMENTS & INFORMATIONS 14

9 ATTACHMENTS 16

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 CLIENT PROJECT SUPERVISION MAIN CONTRACTOR ELV CONTRACTOR
MANAGER CONSULTANT

STATEMENT / SUBMITTAL REF SPML/QAH/QA/QC/MEP/EL/MES/0019

DATE 04-02-2021

PROJECT: - QARYAT AL HIDD DEVELOPMENT

METHOD STATEMENT FOR AUDIO INTERCOM SYSTEM
DOCUMENT NO: QAH-SPL-MES-EL-C00-00096 Rev. No: 00

1. SCOPE

The Purpose of this method statement is to describe the methodology for installation of
Audio Intercom system.
To ensure that all the concerned persons are familiarized with the sequence of activities,
utilizations of resources, documents & drawings involved, maintaining & recording
documents, data to meet the project specification and contractual obligations.

2. PURPOSE

The purpose of this method statement is to define stepwise procedure for installation of
Audio Intercom system in conjunction with the applicable project specifications, approved
shop drawings, applicable manufacturer’s recommendations, standard construction
practices and relevant approved material submittal.

3. DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS

 Client : Saadiyat Investment & Development Company

 Main Contractor : Shapoorji Pallonji Mideast (LLC)
 Consultant : KHATIB & ALAMI
 ITR : Inspection and Testing Report
 MIR : Material Inspection Request
 MES : Method Statement
 ITP : Inspection and Test Plan
 CL : Check List
 ITR : Inspection & Test Request
 SHD : Shop drawing
 RA : Risk Assessment
 SD : Shop drawing
 HSE : Health, Safety & Environmental.
 EL : Electrical

4. REFERENCES

 Approved shop drawings

 Approved Material Submittals
 Project Specifications (26 00 26 R1)
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DATE 04-02-2021

PROJECT: - QARYAT AL HIDD DEVELOPMENT

METHOD STATEMENT FOR AUDIO INTERCOM SYSTEM
DOCUMENT NO: QAH-SPL-MES-EL-C00-00096 Rev. No: 00

 Project Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Plan

 Codes & Standards referred in the Contract Documents
 Inspection and Test Plan
 Check List
 Risk Assessment

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Project Manager – Overall responsibility of the Project execution, quality and safety. Identify
and organize the resources required to carry out the work in accordance with approved
construction program and specifications.

5.2 Project Engineer – Responsible for the drawings and submissions approvals and allocation
of resources to execute the work at site for the site engineer. He should make sure the quality
of materials conforms to the required standards and meets consultant requirements. He
should clear all the technical queries and problems at site rising by site engineer coordinating
with main contractor. Establish and implement proper productivity monitoring system to ensure
savings on labor cost and on time completion of project. Project Engineer will report to the
Project Manager.

5.3 Site Engineer - Responsible for the day to day job execution on site and allocation of
resources to work areas on site. Site Engineer will report to Project Engineer. Ensure that work
executed in accordance with approved specifications, agreed procedures and method
statement. Monitoring of all subcontractor’s work closely to ensure the quality and completion
on time. Initiate inspections for installations in coordination with QA/QC Engineer. He should
ensure and will have overall responsibility for Quality, Health and Safety at site.

5.4 Supervisor / Foreman – Responsible for the day to day job on site which includes
supervising skilled / semiskilled operatives, or any other staff assigned to do this work. He will
be responsible for safety of their operatives and quality of works.

5.5 QA/QC Engineer – Overseeing all the quality requirements and quality control measures for
the project in coordination with Project Manager /PE/ Site Engineer.

5.6 HSE Officer – Will be responsible for health and safety aspects on site as per Main
Contractor’s and Local Safety Regulations.

6. TOOLS & EQUIPMENTS

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STATEMENT / SUBMITTAL REF SPML/QAH/QA/QC/MEP/EL/MES/0019

DATE 04-02-2021

PROJECT: - QARYAT AL HIDD DEVELOPMENT

METHOD STATEMENT FOR AUDIO INTERCOM SYSTEM
DOCUMENT NO: QAH-SPL-MES-EL-C00-00096 Rev. No: 00

 Cat 6, Control Bus cables

 Indoor telephone unit, Enclosure, Decoder, Power Supply, Central unit, Guard unit
and Entrance panel.
 Portable Hand Tools
 Portable drilling machine
 Electrical tool kit
 Spirit level
 Step ladder
 Aluminum Scaffolding

7. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
7.1 GENERAL
7.1.1 This method statement shall be read in conjunction with the documents listed above in
Section 4, where applicable.
7.1.2 On receipt of the material at site, Project Engineer/Site Engineer & QAQC Engineer shall
inspect the material in accordance with Approved Material Submission, specification and
Delivery Note and recorded in the MIR form and offered for consultant approval as
required.
7.1.3 Any non-conforming materials must be labelled by storekeeper and returned to quarantine
area in accordance with procedure.
7.1.4 Once completing the material inspection with consultant, materials shall be stored
accordingly for easy retrieval.
7.1.5 Manufacturer’s instructions for storage shall be followed as applicable.
7.1.6 Materials shall be protected from dust & debris and properly stored & covered.
7.2 PREINSTALLATION CHECK
7.2.1 The materials received at site shall be verified as per the approved Material Submittal,
inspected, and stored in the designated area.
7.2.2 Ensure the latest approved drawings / Co-ordination drawings / documents are available at
site.
7.2.3 Ensure that all the materials are inspected upon the delivery to the site by project
engineer / Quality engineer.
7.2.4 Check whether the area is clear / civil clearance available for installation.
7.2.5 Ensure the proper handling equipment / Tools are available at site to proceed for
installation.
7.2.6 Checks the PPE, accessibility to the site or extra safety required and inform the safety in
charge for further procedures.

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DATE 04-02-2021

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR AUDIO INTERCOM SYSTEM
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7.2.7 The QA/QC inspector will make prior inspection to ensure the compliance of the work as
per the project requirements.

7.3 CABLING /INSTALLATION OF DEVICES

7.3.1 Ensure that the area is clean and proper civil clearance available to proceed for
installation work.
7.3.2 Back box will be checked before termination as per the approved drawing and
coordination with the tile layout
7.3.3 All the back boxes shall be aligned properly, and the mounting height shall be as per the
approved drawing.
7.3.4 Manufacturer recommendations shall be followed as applicable in general for the whole
installation process.
7.3.5 All the materials and accessories shall be as per the approved material submittal.
7.3.6 Devices shall be fixed with proper size of screws as per the manufacturer
recommendation.

7.3.7 DESIGN PARAMETERS

- The Intercom system design is made with one Audio Intercom Entrance Panels and a
single Guard Unit.
- The tenants will be able to communicate with the Intercom Panel & the Guard Unit by using
the Audio handset which is installed in each apartment.
- The visitors can initiate a call from either of the Intercom Panels to any of the apartment
Telephones by dialing the apartment number using the Panel digital keypad or by
searching the tenant’s details from the built-in electronic directory of the Panel.
- The Guard Unit can also communicate with the apartment Telephones in the same manner
as the Intercom Panel.
- The visitors can call the Guard Unit from the Intercom Panels by using the direct call bell
button.

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STATEMENT / SUBMITTAL REF SPML/QAH/QA/QC/MEP/EL/MES/0019

DATE 04-02-2021

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR AUDIO INTERCOM SYSTEM
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- The apartment Telephones can also call the Guard Unit & also open the door lock
connected to the Intercom Panels by using the door lock button provided on the apartment
telephones.
- The Guard Unit can establish an inter-communication between any two apartment
Telephones.
- The door latch can also be opened by entering a secret code on the panel keypad.

7.3.8 PRE-START CHECKS / PRE-COMMISSIONIG

- Proper termination of cables with labeling for all the Intercom equipment’s installed in the
site which includes the Intercom Entrance Panel, Guard Unit, Central Unit, Switching Unit,
Power Supply, Door Latch, Decoders and Apartment Telephones.
- 12Vdc power supply connections to the equipment’s are done with the correct polarity for
the +ve and –ve terminals.
- Proper grounding is done at the Central Unit.
- DIP switch address setting in the Intercom Entrance Panels corresponds to the terminal
connections in the Central Unit
- DIP switch address setting in the Central Unit should be set to position “0”.
- Identifying individual Decoder Output to each apartment Telephone.
- For system programming, the chart consisting of the following details should be available :
o Decoder Output number
o Corresponding Apartment number related to the Decoder Output.
o Floor number
o Tenant’s details (name of the Tenant or Apartment identification name etc.)
o Access code number which will be used by the tenants for opening the door lock
from the Entrance Panel.

7.3.9 COMMISSIONIG / TEST PROCEDURES

- Configure the Intercom Panel and the Guard Unit connections to the Central Unit.
- Programming the Central Unit with complete details of each tenant which includes the
tenants name, floor number, apartment number and user access code.
- Programming and assigning each of the Audio Decoder output address to the respective
apartment Telephones.
- After programming the entire system, each apartment Telephone should be verified for the
following:
o The digital directory of each panel includes all the details of the Tenant as
mentioned above.
o When an apartment number is dialed from the Entrance Panel, calls are being
made to the assigned Telephones in the apartment.

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DATE 04-02-2021

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR AUDIO INTERCOM SYSTEM
DOCUMENT NO: QAH-SPL-MES-EL-C00-00096 Rev. No: 00

o When a call is received from the Panel or the Guard Unit, the apartment Telephone
produces a call tone.
o When the audio communication link is established, proper audio quality should be
ensured both at the Panel/Guard Unit side and also on the Apartment Telephones.
o When the audio channel is active, pressing the door lock button on the Telephone
should activate the door latch connected to that particular entrance panel.
o When the system is in standby mode, pressing the door lock button on the
Telephone should call the Guard Unit.
- Guard Unit should be verified for the following functions:
o System operation in Day, Mixed and Night modes.
o When a call is received from an apartment Telephone/Entrance Panel, the Guard
Unit should produce a beep sound and the LCD display of the Guard Unit should
indicate the corresponding apartment number/panel number.
o When the audio channel is active between the Guard Unit and the Entrance Panel,
pressing the door lock button on the Guard Unit should activate the door latch
connected to that particular Entrance Panel.
o Call logging in the Guard Unit incase of un-attended calls from apartment
Telephones or Entrance Panels.
- Verification for the door latch opening incase of entering authorized access codes on the
intercom panel keypad.
- Door lock will be installed along with coordination of door supplier.
- Door lock integration with revolving door will be made as required.

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STATEMENT / SUBMITTAL REF SPML/QAH/QA/QC/MEP/EL/MES/0019

DATE 04-02-2021

PROJECT: - QARYAT AL HIDD DEVELOPMENT

METHOD STATEMENT FOR AUDIO INTERCOM SYSTEM
DOCUMENT NO: QAH-SPL-MES-EL-C00-00096 Rev. No: 00

7.3.10 DEMONSTRATION PROCEDURES

- Procedure for searching for the apartment details in the electronic directory of the Intercom
Panels.
- Procedure for dialing the apartment Telephones using the Intercom Panel keypad.
- Procedure for calling the Guard Unit from the Intercom Panels.
- Opening of the Entrance door lock by entering the user access code on the Intercom
Panels.
- Procedure for dialing the apartment telephones from the Guard Unit.
- Opening of the Entrance door lock from the Guard Unit.
- Opening of the Entrance door lock from the apartment Telephones.
- Calling the Guard Unit from the apartment Telephones.
- Checking the call tone in the apartment telephone when a call is received from the
Intercom Panel, Guard Unit.
- Checking the audio quality in the Intercom Panel, Guard Unit and the Telephones when the
respective communications are active.

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STATEMENT / SUBMITTAL REF SPML/QAH/QA/QC/MEP/EL/MES/0019

DATE 04-02-2021

PROJECT: - QARYAT AL HIDD DEVELOPMENT

METHOD STATEMENT FOR AUDIO INTERCOM SYSTEM
DOCUMENT NO: QAH-SPL-MES-EL-C00-00096 Rev. No: 00

8.0 HSE REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATIONS

8.1 SAFE WORK & ENVIRONMENT

8.1.1 All personnel involved with the project shall be inducted on the safety and health issues.
8.1.2 Access of personnel will be kept to the Minimum
8.1.3 Due to site vehicle movement, workplaces shall be properly barricaded in accordance with
contractor’s HSE procedures and standards – hoarding fence installation, gate
installation. appropriate safety signboards, barriers and lighting shall be in place and
other safeguards shall be provided as required by the nature of and location of the works.
All operations shall be carried out in accordance with the safety requirements.
8.1.4 All manual work will have to be done using protection gloves.
8.1.5 Competent supervisor to be present at all times during work.
8.1.6 Workplaces to be signalized and protected from other works occurring at the vicinity.
8.1.7 Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment i.e.:
 Hardhat.
 Safety boots.
 Overalls/ shirt and pants.
 High visibility vests.
 Eye protection as and when required.
 Ear protection as and when required.
 Dust masks as and when required.

8.2 HOUSE KEEPING

8.2.1 There shall be unobstructed access at all times to such areas as electrical panels, safety
disconnect switches, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, etc. by main contractor.
8.2.2 Containers shall be provided for the collection and separation of waste, trash, oily and
used rags, and other refuse. Containers used for garbage and other oily, flammable, or

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DATE 04-02-2021

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR AUDIO INTERCOM SYSTEM
DOCUMENT NO: QAH-SPL-MES-EL-C00-00096 Rev. No: 00

hazardous wastes, such as caustics, acids, harmful dusts, etc. shall be equipped with
covers, and shall be provided by main contractor.
8.2.3 Tools and loose materials that create a hazard will be removed from all areas.
8.2.4 Cables, cords, wires, and electrical cables shall be kept in an elevated position to prevent
damage by activities or equipment and to eliminate potential hazards to personnel.
8.2.5 Material shall be stacked in a secured manner to prevent toppling or spillage.
8.2.6 Combustible scrap and debris will be removed at regular intervals during the course of the
work shift. A safe means shall be provided to facilitate such movement.
8.2.7 Appropriate firefighting equipment shall be available and readily accessible for the specific
type of fire hazard present.
8.2.8 Construction waste and debris will be removed as they are created at the same time of
the activity. No-one will be allowed to delay housekeeping to any later stage ever.

9.0 ATTACHMENTS

9.1 Inspection Test Plan ITP : SPML/QAH/QAQC/EL/ITP/00096. R00

9.2 Check list Ref : SPML/QAH/F/CL/00096. R00
9.3 Risk Assessment Ref : SPML/HSE/QAH/HIRA/MEP/EL/00096, R00

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