Adp-275116-011 R2 Pava (A)
Adp-275116-011 R2 Pava (A)
Adp-275116-011 R2 Pava (A)
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Table of Contents
1.0 Purpose
3.0 References
4.0 Definitions
5.0 Competency
7.1 General
7.2 Pre-Commissioning
7.3 PAVA Cabinet checks
7.4 Connection Checks
7.5 Commissioning
7.6 Commissioning Flow Chart
7.7 PAVA system operation principle
9.1 Induction
9.2 PPE
9.3 Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control
9.4 Toolbox Talks
9.5 Permit to Work
9.6 Environmental Impact
9.7 Training of Personnel
10.0 Attachments:
10.1 Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) – Public Address and Mass Notification System :
ITP-1122-417 T&C
10.2 Form No: FM-MS-ADP-275116-011-001
10.3 Form No: FM-MS-ADP-275116-011-002
10.4 Form No: FM-MS-ADP-275116-011-003
10.5 JSTI
10.6 Risk Assessment
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1.0 PURPOSE
The main purpose of this method statement is to demonstrate procedure for Testing and Commissioning of
Public Address and Mass Notification System. This Method of Testing and Commissioning of Public Address
and Mass Notification System is based on project specification; manufacturer guide lines approved shop
drawings & CML Testing & Commissioning Plan.
The Public Address and Mass Notification System will be Pre-commissioned and Commissioned
in accordance with the approved Method Statement.
Ensure that all wiring, either temporary or permanent has been tested for continuity prior to
connection.
Ensure that installation is carried out as per specification / manufacturer's instructions.
Ensure that cable terminations are completed in an approved manner.
3.0 REFERENCES
4.0 DEFINITIONS
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5.0 COMPETENCY
The competency of all construction personnel shall be controlled in accordance with the
Competent Persons Designation Procedure Ref: ADP-013529-066.
The Testing & Commissioning Manager will individually assess the manpower requirements required for
Testing and Commissioning of Public Address and Mass Notification System to meet the schedule.
Typically, these will include:
Testing & Commissioning Engineer will oversee all operations following HSE requirements and
Project Quality Plans.
Maintains work permits with coordination of the HSE Supervisor.
Coordinates with QC Engineer for inspections and raise RFIT with complete attachments such
as approved (ITP, shop drawing, check list etc.).
Ensures that only trained and competent personnel are involved for Testing and Commissioning
of Public Address and Mass Notification System activities.
Ensures that all plant & equipment are certified, maintained and used correctly.
Ensures that all the required documents and related drawings to execute the Works are up to
date.
Ensure that test and Commissioning have been done in accordance with approved method
statement and project specification to offer for CSC’s & CxA inspection.
Shall prepare open front for his crew and liaise with planning department for progress reporting
and schedule monitoring.
The foreman will carry out his duties by maintaining continuous coordination with the Testing and
Commissioning Engineer on daily basis, and ensure proper distribution of the workforce in the
required and planned locations.
To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hand is aware of the job requirements and they
have enough information to carry out their duties properly.
To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the manpower involved in the works are
moving as agreed and planned for the work.
To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and advice the Testing and
Commissioning Engineer of any requirement for additional resources.
To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain safe working and proper
housekeeping 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.
To inform the Testing and Commissioning engineer and of the areas ready for inspection.
5.1.3 QC Engineer:
Ensure that all inspection and test reports pertaining to everyday work activities are submitted to
the QC inspection.
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Prevent the use of equipment that could cause improper construction relative to project
Specifications.
Stop any work that is not being done in accordance with the specified requirements and
approvals.
Ensure that works have been done in accordance with approved drawings and materials prior to
offer for CSC’s & CxA’ inspection.
Ensure that all personnel shall have attended the HSE induction course conducted by the JV
HSE department.
Ensure all personnel involved in the Testing and Commissioning will comply with the Project
requirements for PPE
Ensure pre-start toolbox talk with all the crew present conducted. Explain the Testing and
Commissioning System activities focusing on the hazards and risks involved in the activity and
the mitigation measures that shall be taken as detailed in the Risk Assessment.
To ensure a Permit to Work obtained, in accordance with the requirements of Permit to Work
Procedure prior to performing the Testing and Commissioning.
5.1.6 Electrician:
Prepare all areas to be ready for Testing and Commissioning under ELV foreman assistance.
Carry out his duties by maintaining continuous coordination with the ELV foreman on daily basis
as per required and planned locations.
Full coordination with the safety officer to maintain safe working and proper housekeeping of the
site, following the approved safety measures to prevent accident and losses.
The following tools & equipment will be used during the Public Address and Mass Notification System.
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Note: All tools and equipment will be inspected and color coded/must have SCAFFTAG before
use at site. All mechanical & electrical equipment as applicable, will be with relevant valid
certificates.
7.1 General
The following steps are basic for all types of Public Address and Mass Notification System should
be followed at Initial Start-up and after the Equipment have been installed.
The Public Address and Mass Notification System Start-up shall be as per Manufacturer
recommendation, done by Test and Commissioning Engineer.
All necessary work permits shall be approved before commencement of the work.
Prior to before commencement of the work, a tool box meeting shall be held.
Ensure all installation RFIT’s has been approved.
7.2 Pre-Commissioning
After installing of Public Address and Mass Notification System, ensure that all devices and
cables installed / Pulled as approved shop drawings and has not been damaged.
Ensure Installation is per manufacturer’s instructions.
Ensure Equipment label permanently affixed.
All field equipment is installed as per approved shop drawings and has not been damaged.
Ensure all the labelling as per approved shop drawings.
Ensure that all PAVA Panels has been connected to the Earthing network.
All installation documents and RFIT has been approved.
All comments regarding to installation RFIT has been cleared.
Ensure that all amplifiers and speakers tag labeling must be the same as the device test sheet
Approved Cause and Effect matrix to be attached in the inspection request of testing and
commissioning.
Ensure that cable installation RFIT has been tested and signed off
Ensure that all amplifiers and speakers tag labeling must be the same as the device test sheet
Provide SPL/STI readings.
Recorded SPL/STI readings should be marked on the approved layout drawings prior to
commissioning
Check the Panel is properly installed in the specified location as per approved FD shop drawing
without any physical damage.
Check the Panel is cleaned from dust and any construction material.
Check the cable tag.
Check the panel label.
Check that electrical connection is done.
Check emergency electrical connection is done.
Check Earthing has been connected to the panels.
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Check connection between fire alarm panel and PAVA cabinet is connected and terminated
properly
7.5 Commissioning
After the pre-commissioning, has been completed, the system will be ready for Testing and
Commissioning. The system will be checked for full functionality as per the project specific sequence
of operations.
Each device connected to Public Address and Mass Notification System will be tested and
commissioned after permanent power provided and the system can be energized. All system will be
sequentially tested and commissioned.
Verify that all speakers are connected to the loop.
Permanent power supply is available for PAVA systems.
Check fire alarm system interface with PAVA and muting music and evacuation message starting
in case of fire.
Check microphone manually announce in applicable areas.
Check the overall system functionality.
Verify that PAVA system evacuation message starting as per cause and effect scenario in case
of fire.
Check Sound pressure level and speech intelligibility measurements as per project specifications and
NFPA.
Audio level at ear level does not exceed 87 dB at any point in the facility.
Ensure that audible public mode signals are clearly heard, sound level shall have at least 15dB
above the average ambient sound level.
No polarization distortion between any pair of installed speakers.
Ensure that the sound checks of voice alarm is audible in both English & Kazak or Russian
(sound levels will be taken at waist height for each speaker in general areas, sound levels
should be as per standards & specification
In case of fire the microphone will be deactivated and Evacuation announce will be started
Check if an normal announcement can be made on numeric keypad
Check Voice Frequency response Test the minimum voice frequency response shall be within
3 dB from 250 to 4500 Hz.
Check the Voice Frequency response Test by signal analyzer
Check the Signal –to –Noise Ratio test by signal analyzer
Check the Acoustic Coverage test by signal analyzer
Check the status of Distortion on PAVA panel
Verify the percent of total harmonics, the acceptable distortion at any frequency is 5 percent
Verify no polarization distortion between any pair of installed speakers.
Check the power output on the panel
Check the Signal Ground Test t on the panel
Check the system interface with Fire Alarm system recorded messages shall played back
(Recorded message) in the event of a fire.
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T&C Completed
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In normal situation √ √ x
Manual Announce √ x x
In Case of Fire x x √
MEP RFIC should be issued by ELV T&C Engineer for verification before submission to CSC &
CxA
MEP RFIT’s shall be issued for QC Inspectors verification before any subsequent concealed
works/closure as applicable.
Project Quality Control Plan Ref, QMP ADP-014000-042 shall be strictly followed for RFIT
submission process.
Work should be approved by consultant (Submitting RFIT).
The approved Inspection & Test Plan shall be strictly followed.
9.1 Induction:
Prior to commencing work all personnel shall have attended the HSE induction course conducted by the
JV HSE department. No work shall be undertaken by personnel who have not attended the Project HSE
induction.
All personnel involved in the Testing and Commissioning will comply with the Project requirements for
PPE:
Work Boots with toe protectors
Safety Helmet
Eye Protection with side shields
Gloves (as required)
Dust masks (as required)
Additional PPE identified by the task risk assessment shall also be provided. Personnel shall sign and be
responsible for their own items of PPE issued to them and the Site Engineer shall ensure that his team
is complying with the minimum required PPE and that damaged or defective PPE is replaced or repaired
immediately.
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Hazard identification, risk assessment and control are detailed in the appropriate risk assessment and
Job Safety Task Instruction (JSTI) attached herewith. Hazards may vary as the works progress and shall
be re-evaluated. All personnel undertaking testing & commissioning activates shall be aware of particular
location hazards. The Project Risk Assessment Procedure ADP-013529-028 is to be referred to during
the planning stages. Should changes occur during the course of construction which alters the associated
risks then the risk register shall be updated to reflect any additional risk and mitigation measures.
The attached JSTI is provided to cover the initial work tasks relating to:
Testing and Commissioning of Public Address and Mass Notification System -JSTI (attached). This JSTI
is prepared based on theoretical information interpreted from the project documents. A further
assessment will be required at the actual work site to verify the control measures and address any
additional hazards. Reference is to be made to the relative Health, Safety, Environmental & Security
procedures to control the risks associated with activities where they occur.
Prior to the commencement of site activities, the Site Engineer, with support from the HSE Officer, shall
conduct a pre-start toolbox talk with all the crew present. The MEP Supervisor shall explain the Testing
and Commissioning of Public Address and Mass Notification System activities, focusing on the hazards
and risks involved in the activity and the mitigation measures that shall be taken as detailed in the Risk
Assessment.
Regular Toolbox talks shall be conducted in order to prevent complacency within the crew. The Site
Engineer shall conduct a Pre-start toolbox talk for the new person/s prior to starting work.
A Permit to Work shall be obtained, in accordance with the requirements of Permit to Work Procedure
prior to performing the Testing and Commissioning of Public Address and Mass Notification System.
The supervisor will ensure that all relevant risk assessments, method statements and permit to work
control measures are in place and that all relevant procedures contained within these documents are fully
understood by the operative personnel. Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) must be
attached on the work permit for each particular chemical to be used for the activity, COSHH assessment
must be discuss to the workers pertaining to the proper usage of PPE’s, proper handling of chemicals,
proper disposal and etc. prior to use the chemical.
The operation to move the equipment to and from the site, and the operations to take place on site with
the equipment are carried out in accordance with requirements of ISO 14001 and as described in the
Project HS&E Plan to ensure:
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Diesels and oils shall be restricted within drip trays to prevent contamination of the sand, (Bulk
storage fuel tanks shall be installed on a concrete slab and contained within bund walls to contain
waste or spillage).
Spill and leaks of hydrocarbons, oils, and diesel shall be reported immediately to the HS&E
Manager, and cleaned up in accordance with the relevant procedures
Disposal of materials off site: Contaminated and waste materials shall be removed from the site in
accordance with the regulations of local authorities
All the disposed waste materials are to be to a licensed/certified disposal facility
Any complaints by the site in relation to the Environmental issues shall be reported immediately to
the JV HS&E Manager and Project Manager.
All personnel involved in Testing and Commissioning of Public Address and Mass Notification
System Works shall be trained in accordance with the requirements of the Project HSE Program.
No personnel shall be assigned tasks that they have not received appropriate training in or have
been assessed for competency. Further training shall be given as required and when additional
training is identified during the risk assessment process.
All personnel involved in Testing and Commissioning of Public Address and Mass Notification
System activity shall be assessed for qualifications, competency and if they have the required
trade skills and experience, or trained in accordance with the requirements of the Project
standards.
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10.0 Attachments:
10.1 Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) – Public Address and Mass Notification System : ITP-1122-417 T&C
10.2 Form No: FM-MS-ADP-275116-011-001
10.3 Form No: FM-MS-ADP-275116-011-002
10.4 Form No: FM-MS-ADP-275116-011-003
10.5 JSTI
10.6 Risk Assessment
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Document Title:
Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) – Public Address and Mass Notification System T & C Page 1 of 1 Rev.002
(JV REF. ITP-1122-417 T&C)
Legend: S – Surveillance Inspection W – Witness Inspection Point H – Mandatory Hold Point for Inspection R – Record Review
ARABTEC CONSOLIDATED CONTRACTORS COMPANY LTD. ABU
DHABI PLAZA – ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN
Pre-Commissioning Checklist for Public Address and Mass
Notification System
S. QC Acceptance Status
REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED
No Yes No Remarks
01. T&C MS
02. Signed OFF Public Address and Mass Notification System Installation RFIT
03. Signed OFF Public Address and Mass Notification System Cabling Installation RFIT
03 Check that PAVA Cabinet is clean and all unwanted materials removed.
06 Ensure that all PAVA Panels has been connected to the Earthing network
07 Verify PAVA Cabinet installed well and Approved installation RFIT has been attached.
08 Check connection between fire alarm panel and PAVA cabinet is connected and terminated properly
09 Check all Cables has been pulled and installation RFIT has been approved and attached.
11 Check all installed Field Equipment are free from physical damage.
12 Check Amplifiers are installed and labeling are completed as per approved.
13 All installed speakers and cabinets are labelled as per approved Shop Drawings.
Verify that PAVA system evacuation message starting as per cause and effect scenario in case of
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fire.
15 Ensure all test equipment used for testing are having valid calibration certificate.
COMMENTS / DISCREPANCIES: -
JV Commissioning Engineer
JV QA/QC Inspection/Engineer
CxA (CML)
FM-MS-ADP-275116-011-001
ARABTEC CONSOLIDATED CONTRACTORS COMPANY LTD. ABU
DHABI PLAZA – ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN
Commissioning Checklist for Public Address and Mass
Notification System
FM-MS-ADP-275116-011-002 Revision:002 Date: 08/08/2017 Page 1 of 1
QC Acceptance Status
REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION SUBMITTED
Yes No Remarks
01 T&C MS
02 Signed OFF Public Address and Mass Notification System Installation RFIT
03 Signed OFF Public Address and Mass Notification System Cabling Installation RFIT
QC Acceptance Status
ACTIVITIES / ITEMS TO BE INSPECTED
Yes No Remarks
Check that cables have been identified at both end of loop cable by tags or labels, as required Including
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identification tag is provided for all devices.
10 Check that the installation of cables has been installed inspected and approved.
10 Check all installed Field Equipment are free from physical damage.
10 Make announcement while background music is playing and Verify music is muted and speech is heard.
10 Check the all Connection Between amplifier, speakers, and microphones and related other units
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10 Verify that all speakers are connected to the loop
10 Verify that PAVA system evacuation message starting as per cause and effect scenario in case of fire.
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01 Verify no polarization distortion between any pair of installed speakers
00 Check Audio level at ear level does not exceed 87 dB at any point in the facility
00 Verify in case of fire the microphone will be deactivated and Evacuation announce will be started
00 Ensure all test equipment used for testing are having valid calibration certificate.
COMMENTS / DISCREPANCIES: -
JV Commissioning Engineer
CxA (CML)
FM-MS-ADP-275116-011-002
ARABTEC CONSOLIDATED CONTRACTORS COMPANY LTD. ABU
DHABI PLAZA – ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN
Public Address and Mass Notification System Test Sheet
Type of Test Device Functionality Test Of Public Address and Mass Notification System
FM-MS-ADP-275116-011-003
ARABTEC CONSOLIDATED CONTRACTORS COMPANY LTD. ABU
DHABI PLAZA – ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN
Public Address and Mass Notification System Test Sheet
INSTRUMENT USED
Equipment Name Model No. Serial No. Calibration due date
1.
2.
3.
4.
Note:
*Acceptable Audio level at ear level does not exceed 87 dB at any point in the facility.
*Ensure that audible public mode signals are clearly heard, sound level shall have at least 15dB
JV Commissioning Engineer
CxA (CML)
FM-MS-ADP-275116-011-003