METHOD STATEMENT

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION & TESTING OF

FIREFIGHTING UNDERGROUND VALVES & HYDRANTS
UNDERGROUND
Project Name:

Main Contractor:
MEP Contractor:
Specialist Sub Contractor: NAFFCO

Issue Date Rev.# Description Prepared By Approved By PM

NAFFCO
Method Statement for Installation
16/01/2024 00 & testing of Fire fighting Sathish Eng.Sathis
underground Valves & Hydrants

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Table of Contents
1. Scope
2. Purpose
3. References
4. Definitions
5. Responsibilities
6. Permits
7. Tools & equipment
8. Work procedure
9. Health & Safety Provision
10.Distribution
11.Attachments

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1. SCOPE

The extent of this Method Statement shall be for activities that constitute installation
& Testing of Fire fighting underground Valves & Hydrants in Dibba Al Fujairah 5 Star
Hotel & Resort for Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Khalifa Bin Zayed Al
Nahyan”
The document shall ensure the correct methods are employed to comply with the
requirements and that the work is carried out safely.

2. PURPOSE

This document set-out as Method Statement for installation & Testing of Fire fighting
underground Valves and Hydrants.
With Methodology, Sequence, and Equipment’s intended to be followed in carrying
out activities that constitute installation of installation & Testing of Fire fighting
underground Valves & Hydrants as established in the Project specifications and
allied documents.

3. REFERENCES

• Project Specification Section 21 13 13

• Project PQP

• Approved Material Submittal SM-ME-004

• Approved Material Submittals

• NFPA 14-Fire Fighting System

• Manufacturers Recommendations

• Civil Defence Regulations

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4. DEFINITIONS

• MOS – Method Statement

• ITP – Inspection and Test Plan

• QCL – Quality Check List

• HSE – Health Safety and Environment

• MSU – Material Submittal

• MIR – Material inspection Request

• TBA – To Be Announced

• ETC – Etcetera

5. RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 PROJECT MANAGER

Shall be responsible for overall execution, quality and Safety of the Project. The PM
reviews and approves upon satisfaction, the Methodology of execution that
constitute in this Project.

5.2 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Shall be responsible for overall execution of this work, CM will coordinate with MEP,
Safety & Project Engineer to ensure that the necessary resources are provided to
implement the approved Method Statement and to ensure all construction staff
comply with Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Management System
requirements.

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5.3 MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Shall be responsible for the execution of the activity in accordance with the project
HSE requirement, approved Method Statement and approved Shop Drawings. He is
also responsible to ensure all required submittals are made and required
plant/tools/material and man power is available in timely manner.

5.4 SITE ENGINEER

Shall be responsible to coordinate with Mechanical Engineer, the execution of the

activity in accordance with the Safety and Approved Method Statement and
Approved Shop Drawings.

5.5 SITE FOREMAN

Shall be responsible to coordinate with Site Engineer and monitor the workers, the
execution of the activity in accordance with the Safety and Approved Method
Statement and Approved Shop Drawings.

5.6 SURVEYOR
Shall be responsible to coordinate with MEP Coordinator and Site Engineer mark the
location as per Approved Shop Drawings/Builders work Drawing.

5.7 QC ENGINEER
Shall be responsible for ensuring that the Installation is carried out as per the Method
Statement, approved Quality Control Procedures & approved shop drawings.

5.8 HSE ENGINEER

Shall be responsible for ensuring the activities are carried out as per Project Specific
Safety Rules and Regulations.

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6. PERMITS
Site working permit will be obtained from site safety department prior to start any
activity.

7. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

• Technician’s tool box shall consist of the following tools and tackles.

• Measuring tape

• Hacksaw frame with blade

• Spirit level

• Adjustable wrench

• Screw driver

• Hammer

• Spanners.

• Mechanical Tools Box

• Manual or Electric Water Test Pump

• Approved Fire Hydrants

• Approved valves (OS&Y Gate Valve, Air Release Valve etc..)

8. WORK PROCEDURE

8.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ensure that all materials are as per approved MAR’s.

• Ensure that all latest approved related documents are available for reference.

• All installation at site shall be based on approved shop drawings, specifications,

procedures, codes and standards.

• Project Engineer / Supervisor will ensure that safety requirements have been
complied with and are in place.

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• Project Engineer / Supervisor will orient and familiarize all the workers and
assistants involved in the installation regarding relevant approved drawings,
technical submittals, installation procedures and details, acceptance criteria.

• Install underground Firefighting (valves & Hydrants) systems in accordance with

NFPA standard and manufacturers recommendations.

• Installation shall not be started until unsatisfactory conditions have been

corrected.

• Valves & Hydrants of required size and quantities to be arranged from the store
prior to start the installation activities on relevant area in accordance with
approved drawing.

• All the Materials utilizing for installation of Fire Hydrant system shall be as per
approved material submittal.

• Mark/survey the exact location of Valves & Hydrants as per approved shop
drawing and in the event of potential clashes if any on site shall be highlighted to
concern for alternate routes.

• Whenever Hydrant fixing discontinued for short periods, or when work is stopped
at the end of the day, the open ends of all valves shall be closed.

• Valves & Hydrants to be lifted and placed in its location using appropriate lifting
equipment/arrangement considering weight, size, length and location of
installation.

• Adequate Safety and necessary control measures against the risks involved in
the installation activity to be implemented in line with the Risk Assessment
attached.

• Installation inspection shall be offered for consultant approval only after internal
verification of the installation by QA/QC Engineer/ Inspector.

• On Approval of installation, pressure test to be conducted for the pipe work as

per NFPA 14 and Civil Defense requirements ensuring the test pressure does
not exceed the pressure rating of pipe work components and necessary item to
be isolated from the test.

• After successful completion of site pressure test, Inspection shall be offered to

consultant for witnessing the test and approval.

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8.2 INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS

• Prior to installation, ensure that all External Fire Hydrants are equipped with

associated appurtenances as per manufacturer standard & supply according to

the approved material submittal.

• All External Fire Hydrants shall be covered & protected for moisture, corrosion,

dust & any deterioration before & after the installation.

• Ensure all pipework to be connected to the External Fire Hydrant has the

proper size & have been hydraulically tested.

• Pipes shall be free of debris or dirt prior to connection.

• Mark the location & size of the Valve pit in preparation. Inform civil staffs for

construction.

• Valve pits shall be of concrete construction to adequately house the valves.

• Ensure that the location of the valves are readily accessible for inspection,

operation, testing & for future maintenance.

• Place the External Fire Hydrant on the pipe adaptor as per the approved

installation details.

• Remove foreign matter from the hydrant lead before installing the valve and

hydrant.

• Ensure hydrant to be erected on the proposed place as per drawing and keep in

the position to joint with pipe flanges

• Select the gasket size according to the hydrant size and associated pipe size

based on approved shop drawings so that it can match the pipe work flange.

• Connect the hydrant with the pipe flange.

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• Align the face of the pumper nozzle towards the accessible position so that quick

connection can be made to the fire department.

• When the hydrant is in proper position, install the bolts into the holes. Tightening

the nuts one by one evenly.

• Connect fire hydrants only to water mains adequately sized to handle fire
flows.
• Ensure hydrants are installed away from the curb far enough to avoid damage

from or to vehicles as they turn.

• The pumper outlet nozzles should be parallel to the road or street to

enable for a quick connection to the fire pumper.

• Make sure that the outlet nozzles height in range (457 MM – 914 MM) above

the ground line to allow for attachment of hoses and operation of the hydrant

wrench. There should be no obstructions that prevent or retard hydrant

operation or hinder removal of outlet-nozzle caps.

• In setting a hydrant use a firm footing, such as stone slabs or a concrete base

on the ground, to prevent settling and strain on the hydrant lead joints.

• Provide for thrust restraint of the hydrant by strapping, blocking or using a

restraining type of joint.

• Make sure that all bolts, nuts and washers are in their proper places and

tightened properly.

• Fire hydrants shall be protected when in a public way by bollards or GI pipe

Barricading shall be constructed with GI pipe or standard pipe filled with

concrete. Anchored to below grade or ground surface. Minimum clearance

from a hydrant shall be maintained

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• After installation, raise an inspection to the Consultant for approval &

acceptance

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8.3 FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
• Hydrant shall be installed along the fire access road around the premises to be

protected.

• The hydrant piping shall be looped without open ends, such that any isolation

from one side will not hamper the water supply from the other end to any hydrant.

• The pipe under driveways shall buried at a minimum depth of 0.9 m

• The pipe under railroads tracks shall buried at a minimum depth of 1.2 m.

• The centre of the hose outlet shall be not less than 457mm and not more than

914mm above final grade.

• Hydrants shall be protected with barricades (scope by civil) if subject to

mechanical damages and vehicular accidents. Such means of hydrant protection

shall be arranged in a manner that does interfere with the connection to, or

operation of hydrants.

• All hydrants shall be with an isolation valve connection in a valve chamber.

• Fire hydrants shall be located at not less that 2m and not more than 12m from the

building to be protected.

8.4 INSTALLATION OF VALVES

• Each fire hydrant will be provided with isolation valve with the correct size.

• Valves shall be installed as shown on the typical drawing. Location of the valves

shall be as per approved shop drawing and co-ordination drawing. A valve

chamber shall be provided for each valve as per approved drawing.

• Inspect all valves prior to installation in order to check for damage.

• Confirm the valve size and location based on the shop drawings. Ensure that the

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 selected valve should match with selected flange type.

• Confirm the reducer size if any mentioned in the shop drawings and it should

match with selected valves and flange type (Applicable for above ground).

• Ensure valve to be erected on the thrust block or proposed pedestal and keep in

the position to joint with pipe flanges as shown in the drawings.

• Place the valve between the pipe flanges. Make sure the flange and adjacent

pipe work are clean of dirt.

• Select the gasket size according to the valve size and associated pipe size

based on approved shop drawings so that it can match the pipe work flange.

• Connect the valve with the pipe flange. The pipe flange shall be square with the

associated pipeline

• When the valve is in proper position, install the bolts into the holes. Tight the

nuts one by one evenly. Repeat the above steps for the other joint.

• After installation of all equipment’s and fittings make sure to cover the valve

chamber by manhole cover.

• Ensure to provide thrust block and rigid support for support depends upon

installation and approved drawings.

• Ensure that the isolation valve shall open & close from the surface of the

ground level.

8.5 PIPE LAYING

8.5.1 INSPECTION BEFORE INSTALLATION

The pipe and accessories shall be carefully inspected for cracks and other damage

before installation in the final position. Check trench formation, sand bed done

properly.

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8.5.2 LAYING OF PIPE

• Before lowering HDPE pipelines into the trench, it should be checked for cuts,

deep scratches or other pipe damage and when lowering pipe into the trench,

care should again be taken to avoid damage of the pipe.

• The bending of HDPE pipelines is permissible and the properties of fusion

jointed system enable changes of direction without recourse to the provision of

special bends or anchor blocks.

• After completion of installation, pipe work and fittings should be inspected and

made ready for testing to ensure the safety and efficiency of the systems.

8.5.3 PIPE INSTALLATION

8.5.3.1 BURRIED PIPE INSTALLATION

• All pipe joints shall be carefully lowered into the trench(sand) by means of a
derrick, ropes, or other suitable tools or equipment, in such a manner as to
prevent damage to pipe and fittings.

• The ends of the pipe shall be covered before placing it in the trench and that the
covers only removed as the joints are assembled.

• Ensure to provide thrust block for support wherever fittings installed like road
crossing, elbow joints, tee joints etc.

• Ensure to provide warning tape of all underground fire fighting pipe network.

• Attention must be paid so that the backfill material is not contaminated with
debris or other foreign materials that could damage the pipe or cause loss of
side support.

• All pipe sections are placed into the trench and each pipe should have the
centre section backfilled to the crown to help minimize movements at the joint.
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• After lowered the pipe network start the backfilling partial percentage of trench
depth and make sure warning tape to be provided properly .Then do the
backfilling completely to make ground finishing level.

8.5.3.2 PIPE INSTALLATION IN TRENCH

• Unload the pipe and place into the trench.

• Make sure that the bedding is mechanically compacted prior to pipe laying as

per the required specification.

• After placing the first pipe bring the second pipe near the pipe placed and install

it (by pulling to chain) with clamps, chain blocks/pullers.

• All pipe joints shall be carefully lowered into the trench by means of a derrick,

ropes, or other suitable tools or equipment, in such a manner as to prevent

damage to pipe and fittings.

• Ensure to provide proper support wherever fittings installed like road crossing,

elbow joints, tee joints etc.

8.5 TESTING OF UNDER GROUND PIPES & FIRE HYDRANT SYSTEM

• Installation of Valves & Hydrants work shall be approved by the Consultant

/Engineer prior to proceed with testing.

• Valid Calibration Certificates shall be available for carrying out the pressure
testing activities.

• Necessary safety permits shall be obtained from the concerned prior to start of
testing activities.

• Use ambient temperature water as a testing medium.

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• While filling system, use vents installed at high points of system to release air
and use drains installed at low points for complete draining of test liquid.

• Apply hydrostatic test pressure to the system which is not less than 1.5 times
the system's working pressure.

• After hydrostatic test pressure has been applied for at least 4 Hrs. examine
flange joints, and connections for leakage.

• Eliminate leaks by tightening, repairing, or replacing components and repeat

hydrostatic test until there are no leaks.

• Inspection shall he offered to Consultant to witness and approve the pressure

testing along with test reports and valid calibration certificates.

• On completion of successful pressure test, the water shall be drained through

the drain provisions provided at in pipe work to the designated drainage
network/disposal areas.

9. HEALTH & SAFETY PROVISION

• A Site Safety Officer shall be on site at all times.

• First Aid facilities shall be on site.

• Toolbox Talks shall be given before commencing works.

• Full PPE shall be worn by all operatives.

• Safe access shall be provided to the work area.

• Good housekeeping shall be maintained

• Daily inspections shall take place to ensure a high standard of safety and

housekeeping is maintained.

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 • The work area shall be segregated.

• Proper signage shall be provided around sites.

• All operatives shall be briefed on this Method Statement.

10. DISTRIBUTION

After the approval from the Engineering Copies of this method statement shall be
issued to the following for information and action,

• Project Manager
• Construction Manager
• QA/QC Eng.

11. ATTACHMENTS

• Inspection & Test Plan (ITP)

• Installation Check List
• Testing Check List

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