<Project Number>

Construction of Collection Tank and Distribution Station

No. 1 on the road to the Tathleth Alamouah
National Water Company
Contractor:<Water Power Projects Contracting company>
Consultant: Al-Amr Group Company for Engineering
Consultancy

METHOD STATEMENT
of
Pipes Installation

Date: dd/mm/yyyy
Version: nn

PMF-012-QUA-004_02 Method Statement (Pipeline Excavation )

Document History

Issue Status &

Description  Issued for Review/Approval  Issued for use
Reviewed by Approved by
Prepared by
Document Ref. Rev Issue Date Supervising Project
Contractor
Consultant Manager

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 LIST OF CONTENTS
1.0 PURPOSE ...................................................................................................................................4
2.0 SCOPE ........................................................................................................................................4
3.0 DOCUMENT CONTROL ..............................................................................................................4
4.0 DEFINITIONS, TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ...........................................................................5
5.0 RESPONSIBILITY ........................................................................................................................5
6.0 REFERENCES ..............................................................................................................................5
7.0 <Title> Construction Work .......................................................................................................7
7.1 Work Preparation. ....................................................................................................................9
7.2 Work Execution.......................................................................................................................10
7.3 Work Inspection......................................................................................................................11
8.0 Safety & Hazard Plan ..............................................................................................................14
8.1 Hazard Identification ..............................................................................................................14
8.2 Preventive Measures ..............................................................................................................14
9.0 Records ....................................................................................................................................14

Appendix A Inspection & Testing Plan

Appendix B Standard Forms

Appendix C Attachments & Sketches

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1.0 PURPOSE
1.1 The purpose of this method statement is to define the procedures to be adopted, to assure that
the laying of the pipeline and associated works are carried out strictly in accordance with the
requirement specified in the relevant specification, procedures, manufacturer's
recommendation, and relevant drawings. This procedure describes the methods to be used for
the installation of Ductile iron (DI) Pipes, fittings, and associated works on this project.

2.0 SCOPE
2.1 The scope of works is to identify and regulate all the aspects regarding the works for DI Pipe's
& Fittings Installation. The objective is to ensure that the construction plan is executed,
controlled and documented in compliance with approved drawings and specifications. The
scope of this method statement & Quality plan shall cover the following activity:
A- Survey and setting out work.
B- Excavation to required formation level.
C- Installation of DI pipe & fittings
D- Pipe bedding and surround
E- Backfilling
F- Testing
G- Laying of detectable warning tape
H- Locating & protecting existing services.
I- Preparation of Existing ground level
J- Filling of the area with approved material
K- Other applicable works as per approved shop drawings
L- HSE, Traffic and Environmental Management Plans for Segment Construction
Recording of all filling detail

3.0 DOCUMENT CONTROL

3.1 This project procedure is a controlled document as required by the Project Policy and issued in
accordance with the project procedure.

3.2 Revisions of this document will be issued in accordance with the project procedure when the
main text changes or when an appendix is added. Revised appendices for substitution will be
issued separately and, where appropriate, will include a separate schedule of contents.

3.3 Document revision and appendix issue status are shown in the Project Register of Management
System Documents, a copy of which may be obtained from the QA/QC Section upon request.

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4.0 DEFINITIONS, TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
4.1 NWC: National water Company
4.2 Engineer: Consultant representative
4.3 MOS: Method statement.
4.4 RFI: Request for inspection
4.5 SO: Safety officer of contractor
4.6 PM: Project Manager of contractor
4.7 SE: Site Engineer of contractor
4.8 SS: Site Supervision/Forman of contractor
4.9 HSE: Health, Safety, and Environment
4.10 DI: Ductile Iron

5.0 RESPONSIBILITY
5.1 NWWC project manager has overall responsibility for the implementation of this project
procedure. Specific responsibilities have been assigned to members of the project management
team as described below.
5.2 Each <Construction Manager> through his civil execution team is responsible for executing the
as per the approved drawings and within the requested quality by the Contract.

5.3 The QC/QA Manager is responsible for the preparation/reviewing of this procedure, its
amendment, controlled distribution and verifying proper implementation.

5.4 The following responsibilities have been assigned to Chief Forman & site Forman and survey
team:
- Perform excavation work under the direction and guidance of NWWC Project Manager
- Establish excavation level
- Record all measurements, rod readings, and calculations neatly and accurately in field books as
the work progresses
- Coordinate with the Consultant survey & safety supervision team on site
- Check all as approved drawing levels
- Report discrepancies or technical problems to his line manager
- Perform joint measurements of the completed work for payment
- Perform regular checks of the site activities to ensure the accurate construction on site
- Ensure that the equipment is in good condition excavation

NWWC Project Manager

Responsible for accomplishing the stated project objectives which include creating clear and attainable
project objectives, building the project requirements, and managing the constraints of the project
management triangle, which are cost, time, scope, and quality.

Construction Manager
Responsible for overall construction activities ensuring that all quality and safety procedures are
implemented and required approved permits are obtained.

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Site Engineer
Supervise operations in accordance with the approved Method Statement, shop drawings, specifications,
material submittals, and schedules to achieve the acceptance of the project deliverables

Site Supervisor
Supervise closely, the activities designated to site foreman’s and ensure that all instructions and safety
procedures are followed and strictly adhered to.

Site Foreman
To liaise with the Site Engineer and Supervisor for the work execution.

QC Engineer/ Inspector
Ensure the proper implementation of the Quality system and monitor the overall quality of the work is
maintained. Conduct inspection and monitor tests. Determine and report any non-conformance and
recommended corrective actions. Ensure that all personnel are aware of the quality requirement. Training
of relevant personnel. Conduct surveillance and inspection duties at various stages to ensure compliance
with PQP.

HSE Engineer
Ensure enforcement of safety procedures in accordance with the approved HSE Plan. Will be closely
monitoring the site engineer’s strict implementation of the MS and Risk Assessment, the use of proper
tools and equipment to maintain safety, certifications of equipment and their adherence to safety
regulations, reporting of any unsafe work or stopping work that does not comply with ES&H procedures.
Will advise for Health & Safety 5 of 61 requirements and monitor the Hazard controls implemented on
site as per the Method Statement/Risk assessment

Chief Surveyor
Carry out a pre-construction survey to fix the locations and corresponding elevations as per the approved
shop drawings. Ensure the quality and compliance during phases of surveying works and the regular
checking of the surveying equipment or periodic calibration from a third party. Check the validity and the
serial number of calibration certificates is available and posted in the survey equipment. Secure the proper
safety guarding of surveying equipment. To maintain the records of all surveying equipment handled.

Site Survey
Responsible for checking and ensure the level of Excavation, Pipe installation and Marking of the backfill
layers.

Equipment Operator
The only authorized person to operate any equipment to be used in the project.

Banksman
The Banksman is responsible for assisting the movement of heavy equipment

Pipe Fitter
Inspecting the workplace, clearing obstructions and preparing materials and equipment. Studying
blueprints and planning pipe systems and related equipment installations. Assembling and welding pipe
components and systems.

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6.0 REFERENCES
• <Project Quality Plan reference number>
• <Project HSE Plan reference number>
• <Project Control of Documents and Data reference number>
• <Project Control of Inspection & Testing Procedure reference number>
• <Project Control of Quality Records Procedure reference number>
• Contract Specification

7.0 Equipment:
• Excavator • Hand tools • Pipefitter tools
• Ladder • Power Tools • Testing instruments
• Mobile Crane • Chain Block / Belt & Chain • Rock Breaker
• Boom Truck • Cutting machine • Dewatering System
• Drilling Machine • Clamps, trimmers • Water Tankers

8.0 Material:

Ductile Iron Pipes (DI) Shall be as BS EN 545 or BS ISO 2531 (Specification P 2307)
DUCTILE IRON (DI) PIPES OF TYPE C-CLASS, CLASS (PN16)
Ductile Iron fittings Shall be as BS EN 545 or BS ISO 2531 (Specification P 2307)
, TYPE C-CLASS, CLASS (PN16)
shall be tested in accordance with ISO 2531, or in accordance with AWWA
C110 but with the same minimum hydrostatic test pressure.
Rubber

POLYETHYLENE
Backfilling Soil – suitable for backfilling

Magnetic Type
warning Tape
THRUST BLOCK

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9.0 DUCTILE IRON PIPE HANDLING AND STORAGE

9.1 UNLOADING

• Unloading of the pipe should be done on a level site and be controlled to avoid colliding with
other pipe sections. Care should be taken to avoid damage, especially to the spigots and bells.
• Caution should be exercised to ensure personnel is out of the path of the pipe as it moved.
• Lifting devices such as slings, chains, or cables should be placed around the pipe or arranged so
that the pipe is lifted in a horizontal position at all times. Padding should be provided between
the pipe and the lifting device so that the lifting device could not be chipped or damaged the
pipe.
• If the pipe has to be moved after unloading, the sections should be rolled or lifted, and should
never be dragged. Pipe sections should not be rolled over rough or rocky ground

9.2 STORAGE
• All products shall be handled and stored as recommended by the manufacturer to prevent
damage and deterioration.
• The pipe should be stored in a safe place near the site as per Instructions
• The bottom layer should be placed on a level base, on timbers supporting the barrel at either
end. Each layer of bell and spigot pipe should be arranged so that bells are at the same end.
• The bells in the next layer should be at the opposite end and projecting beyond the spigot of
the section in the lower layer. Where only one layer is being stockpiled, the bell and spigot ends
should alternate between adjacent pipe sections.
• Rubber gaskets shall be stored in an air-conditioned room, preferably in boxes or sacks.
• Damaged goods shall be marked and removed from site. Pipes shall be handled and stored as
per manufacturers recommendations.

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10.0 Construction Work

10.1 Work Preparation.

10.1.1 Survey and setting out Works:

• After completion of the preliminary original ground level by GPS system the area shall be
marked in grid system. Before commencing this work all underground and existing services and
obstruction are clearly marked and dealt with approved method statement
• Surveyor shall ensure that all survey equipment is calibrated and having valid calibration
certificate and he shall also ensure that the pipe laying is done to the require line and level.
• Survey check Report/Other relevant data shall be recorded.
• Original ground level for the whole construction site will be surveyed and recorded, after the
completion of the daily joint survey, the data collected will be printed in hard copies for joint
signature, Work shall only be commenced in area surveyed where survey sheet are jointly
signed. After establishing full survey record, plan will be prepared and submitted for approval.
• Work location shall be designated well ahead according to program to enable achieving the
planned production.
• Existing services shall be located by trial excavation; they shall be clearly marked at site.

10.1.2 Preliminary

• One set of relevant approved shop drawings, sketches etc. indicating the setting out details,
levels etc. Shall be made available at the site of work for verifying & inspection prior to
commencement of pipe laying. All the existing utilities to be confirmed and marked by using
trial pits excavation.
• Verify the survey points established as per Drawings and to ensure that all reference points are
found intact without any damage or removed.
• Ensure that trench formation is dry and free from obstructions, depressions, debris, loose soil,
stones etc. Dewatering if required shall meet the requirements.
• Ensure that formation is compacted to the true line, level, and gradient as per specification.
• WIR shall be submitted in the approved format 24 hours prior to inspection of any activity and
be approved by the consultant.
• Mobilize the required materials, plant, equipment, and manpower as required to ensure a
prompt start & completion of work as per project schedule.
• All materials shall be inspected (MIR) prior to use for installation and any damaged material
shall be identified and stored separately.
• Ensure that all necessary PTW are obtained before starting work (Municipality, Traffic Office,
Stc, …... etc)

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11.0 Work Execution
11.1 Excavation
• Determine the excavation sites by the surveyor according to the drawings.
• Safety procedure around excavation sites before starting work, including Concrete barriers,
traffic signals, and optical reflectors.
• Cutting existing asphalt with required width.
• Remove all asphalt waste resulting from cutting to public dumps determined by the
municipality.
• Excavation is carried out using Excavator with a width suitable for the diameter of the pipe and
a depth of not less than 15 cm from the bottom of the pipe in the case of Excavation in sandy soil,
and not less than 20 cm in the case of Excavation in rocky soil, in accordance with the
specifications and approved profiles with cleaning the pits, removing waste, cleaning and
sweeping the site is dusty according to the technical specifications.
• The sides of the excavation are supported at depths greater than 2 meters or depending on the
conditions of the site and the type of soil on the site. In case of depth exceeding 2 meters and the
presence of collapsed soil, Side Supporting is used for of the pits in an appropriate manner.
• The Excavation level is handed over to the consultant. From ST 00+00 to ST 00+00

11.2 Pipe Trench:

• Generally, the width of the trench should be the minimum dimension compatible with safe
working and the satisfactory laying, jointing and bedding of the pipe.
• The cover height of all pipes shall not be less than 1.00 mm measured from top of the pipe to
the finished grade level or as shown in the approved drawing.
• Where trenches are required to be deeper than the general depth mentioned the trench shall
be dug to a required depth with a gradual slope necessary for proper laying of the pipeline.
• Pipeline shall not be closer than 300mm to the other pipeline services or structures.
• The trench width depends on the nature of ground, depth, and pipe size. The clear width of the
trench at any level shall he as the approved drawings.
• In all cases trench shall be excavated sufficiently to ensure efficient laying and jointing of pipes.

11.3 PIPE INSTALLATION

11.3.1 Pipe laying

• Laying Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings as the following requirements, unless otherwise approved
by the Engineer:
• Care shall be taken in loading, transporting and unloading to prevent injury to the pipe, lining
or coatings. Pipe or fittings shall not be dropped. All pipe or fittings shall be examined before
laying and no piece shall be installed which is found to be defective. any damage to the pipe
linings or coatings shall be repaired as directed by the Engineer. Handling and laying of pipe and
fittings shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction and as specified herein.
• All pipes and fittings shall be thoroughly cleaned before laying, shall be kept clean until they
are used in the work, and when laid, shall conform to the lines and grades required. Ductile iron
pipe and fittings shall be installed in accordance with requirements of AWWA C600 standard
except as otherwise provided herein.

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 • All pipes shall be sound and clean before laying. When laying is not in progress, including
lunchtime, the open ends of the pipe shall be closed by watertight plugs or other approved means.
Good alignment shall be preserved in laying. The deflection at joints shall not exceed that
recommended by manufacturer. Fittings, in addition to those shown on the Drawings, shall be
provided, if required, for crossing utilities which may be encountered upon opening the trench.
Solid sleeves shall be used only where approved by the Engineer.
• When cutting pipe is required, the cutting shall be done by machine, leaving a smooth cut at
right angles to the axis of the pipe. Cut ends of pipe to be jointed with a bell shall be beveled to
conform to the manufactured spigot end. Cement lining shall be undamaged

11.3.2 Assembly of Push-On Joint

• Using a wire brush and a rag, carefully clean the inside of the socket particularly the gasket
recesses. In particular, remove any deposits of earth, sand, etc. also clean the spigot of the pipe to
be joined and the gasket itself. Check the presence of the chamfer, as well as the absence of any
damage on the spigot of the pipe
• Check the condition of the gasket and insert it into its recess, with the lips pointing towards the
bottom of the socket. Make sure that the gasket is correctly compressed all the way round.
• Coat with lubricating paste recommended and supplied by manufacturing, the spigot end of the
pipe and the exposed surface of the gasket. The gasket recess must not be coated with lubricating
paste, except for small diameter pipes or fitting when problems arise on fitting the gasket.
• Centre the spigot in the socket and hold the pipe in a position by resting it on two wedges of
bedding soil. • Push in the spigot until the first mark disappears inside the socket. The second
mark must still be visible after assembly.
• Check that the gasket is correctly in position by inserting the end of a metal ruler through the
annular spigot and socket gap until it touches the gasket. The ruler must penetrate to the same
depth around the whole circumference.
• Jointing must be done with well aligned pipes. Make sure that the curvature after 10 of 61
assembly does not exceed the permissible angular deflection of particular joint

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 13.3.3 Polyethylene Sleeve
• Polyethylene Sleeves: Protective polyethylene sleeves shall be used with all DI pipes and fittings
to be installed in buried and pipes and fittings must be clean and dry before sleeving and shall be
in accordance with ISO 8180.
• Cut the barrel and join sleeves to the dimensions indicated.
• Before lowering the pipe into the trench, raise it up and slip the pleated sleeving along the
barrel.
• The sleeving must fit in the pipes as tight as possible (importance of the fold and ties). • The
barrel and joint sleeve overlaps must provide total continuity of protection.
• The fold must always be made at the top of the pipes, to limit the risk of damage during
backfilling.
• The minimum nominal thickness of the sleeve shall be 250 microns (0.010 in.) with a maximum
minus tolerance of 10% .

13.3.4 Pipe bedding and surround material:

• Pipe bedding and surround material for DI Pipes shall be 15 cm in case of sand and 25 cm for case
of crushed rock.
• All bedding & surround material shall be subjected to prior approval of the engineer.
• Pipe surround material shall be wetted and lightly tamped or compacted in place.

13.3.5 Thrust block

• Thrust blocks in a pipeline refer to the concrete blocks provided in buried pipelines for
preventing movement and absorb thrust forces. For large buried pipelines, the pressure thrust force
becomes too large that is usually exerted on elbows and tees. Thrust blocks are therefore added in
those regions to avoid the failure of piping components.
• Thrust blocks are needed in underground pipeline directional changes. So, in all the fittings likes
elbows, wyes, Tees, Caps, wherever the pipeline changes the direction. Factors Affecting the Size
of a Thrust Block So, as specified above, there are four parameters required for sizing a thrust
block. Those are:
• Maximum Internal pressure to calculate thrust force
• Pipe Size to calculate pipe cross-sectional area for calculating thrust force.
• Soil bearing load to find out the area required for the thrust block and
• Type of fitting (& Degree of angle in case of bends) to define the geometry of the thrust
block.

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 13.3.6 Hydrostatic test
Upon completion of backfilling, hydro-testing procedures for piping system.
The test pressure shall be 1.5 times the working pressure. The working pressure should be
the maximum pressure that might be developed in the system.
13.3.7 Cleaning Pipe Line

13.4 TRENCH BACKFILLING

All excavated materials shall be used in the backfill, unless the material is found to be
unsuitable.
▪ All suitable excavated material not directly incorporated in the work shall be stockpiled for
re-use in areas approved by the Engineer.
▪ Unsuitable materials must be removed and disposed.
▪ Any temporary storage alongside of the trench excavation shall be to stable slopes and
heights and deposited in a manner to avoid any damage and to cause as little
inconvenience as possible.
▪ The screening of excavated trench material will not be permitted on site without the
written approval of the Engineer.
▪ Backfill material shall be compacted to at least 90% MDD, as determined by BS 1377: Part
4; Method 3.5/3.6. 1.
o In situ density test shall be carried out to BS 1377: Part 9; Method 2.2. 2.
o Maximum thickness of each loose lift shall be 250mm. 3.
o Moisture content shall be maintained within the range of ±3% of the optimum.

7.3 Work Inspection

7.3.1 .

7.3.2 .

7.3.3 .

7.3.4 .

7.3.5 .

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7.3.6 .

8.0 Safety & Hazard Plan

8.1 Hazard Identification

8.1.1 <refer to risk assessment report number (xyz)>.

8.1.2 <refer to risk assessment report number (xyz)>.
8.1.3 <refer to risk assessment report number (xyz)>.

8.2 Preventive Measures

8.2.1 Protective tools to be used

• <refer to risk assessment report number (xyz)>.
• <refer to risk assessment report number (xyz)>.
• <refer to risk assessment report number (xyz)>.
• <refer to risk assessment report number (xyz)>.
• <refer to risk assessment report number (xyz)>.

8.2.2 Accident Preventive safety procedure.

• Pre-qualification of all equipment prior to the start of work.
• All personnel will be site trained.
• Method statement shall be discussed with all concerned.
• Toolbox talks will be established and logged regularly.
• <refer to risk assessment report number (xyz)>.

9.0 Records

9.1 Inspection records generated by this procedure are to be managed in accordance with the
project procedure <Control of Quality Records>.

9.2 Records of monitoring, analysis and improvement shall be maintained on site throughout the
contract period, following which they shall be passed to the Corporate Quality Department. Such
records shall be maintained for a period of <as per the contract> years, after which they may be
disposed.

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 APPENDIX A

INSPECTION & TESTING PLAN

Title Reference Rev. Pages
<Title> Work Inspection & Testing Plan <reference number> nn xx

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 APPENDIX B

STANDARD FORMS

Title Reference Rev. Pages

<form title> <form reference> nn xx

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 APPENDIX C

Attachments & Sketches

Title Reference Rev. Pages

<details/sketch title> <form reference> nn xx

<details/sketch title> <form reference> nn xx

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