Ms 44wbt-Civil Mep Works For QCDD Requirements-Commented
Ms 44wbt-Civil Mep Works For QCDD Requirements-Commented
CONTRACTOR : EMCO–QATAR
METHOD OF STATEMENT
FOR
QCD COMPLIANCE IN LINE TO QATAR FOUNDATION FIRE SAFETY REPORT -
44WBT
APPROVED BY
SUBJECT OF THE PREPARED BY EMCO REVIEWED BY EMCO SITE
Rev. No EGEC/AMLAK DATE
AMENDMENT QA/QC ENGINEER ENGINEER
SIGNATURE
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METHOD STATEMENT
Contents
1.0 Objective 3
2.0 Scope 3
3.0 Definition 3
4.0 Responsibilities 3
9.0 Workmanship 17
10.0 Annexure 17
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1.0 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this method statement is to clearly understand the job, QA/QC
Procedures, PQP and the step-by-step procedures of the execution of the job along with
safety precautions, which are necessary to avoid any kind of injuries/accidents to
personal or any damage to any equipment or property. The list of necessary equipment is
also mentioned in this statement.
- Main objective is to obtain QCD approval and completion certificate.
2.0 SCOPE
This Method Statement is to carry works in the installation of fire safety systems in 44
West Bay Tower and to provide recommendations and solutions in order to comply with
Qatar Civil Defence Fire Safety Requirements and / or relevant NFPA codes and standards
(Passive Fire, Fire Detection & Alarm System, Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing System, Smoke
Control System / ACMV, Fire Water System, Lifts & Exit / Directional Signs / Emergency
Lighting / EPSS)Scope of works/proposed modification offered by EMCO as a specialist QCD/Maintenance and it's EMCO
responsibilities that the mentioned scope/proposal will satisfy the QCD and comply with QCD requirements
3.0 DEFINITION and comments mentioned in the QCD report and obtain QCD approval and completion certificate.
Client - AMLAK
Consultant - EGEC (Engineering Consultancy-Qatar) EGEC Qatar for Engineering & Consultation W.L.L
Contractor - EMCO
PPE - Personnel protective Equipment
QCDD - Qatar Civil Defense Department
4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
EMCO Project Engineer shall be responsible for the co-ordination and supervision of the
construction activities and construction groups and ensure that work is done as per
specification and approved drawings and all safety measures are implemented.
EMCO is fully responsible for their proposed scope that the proposed scope/modification/upgrade will get QCD approval
and comply all QCD comments mentioned in the QCD report
EMCO designated Engineer /Supervisor shall be supervising closely the activities designated
to him and ensure that all instruction is followed, and all necessary work permits are in
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place prior to commencing the work and safety procedures of the project is strictly
adhered to.
EMCO Safety Inspector is responsible for the enforcement of the safety and ensures that
the works are carried out in accordance with company safety procedure.
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Drawings reference for 44 floor shall be confirmed to be followed and required 4 of 17 shall be verfied and
confirmed. to be in line with QCD approvals.(PS No. N/2016/0006520.)
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5. Remove devices that old & unused. Several detector base that are old and
unused are still fixed in the ceiling e.g., B1 MV Room.
6. Provide access panel. Detectors located in void spaces are not provided with
access panel. For easy verification of activation and maintenance, access panel
should be provided.
- Somder programng shall be refelected - No address details in print out
5.5. CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM: - Interfaces shall be reflected ( ACMV)
1 Provide & install. Some devices / equipment are not provided (e.g. audible
notification device, remote indicator, enclosure protection design for extreme
weather for exposed devices) and several devices location are not conforming
with QCD requirement (e.g. abort switch, control panel). Installation of devices
shall be in accordance with QCD requirements.
2. Provide & comply the standard requirements. Some of AC's and dampers are not
shutting down or closing at 1st stage and do not activate the alarm on 2nd stage.
Sequence of operation shall comply to QCD requirement and shall be
standardized for all rooms. Alarm, Gas Discharge & Faults shall be properly
integrated with Fire Alarm.
1. Provide & comply. It was observed that duct detectors are not provided to
Pressurization Fans (Staircases, Lobby & Fire Lift). Duct detectors must be
provided and upon detection, it should shut down the corresponding fan serving
the area.
2. Provide & comply. During the testing of detectors inside pressurized staircase,
the fan serving the specific staircase did not shutdown. To avoid smoke spread,
the detector should be programmed to shut down the fan serving the area.
3. Modify & comply as per QCD. During testing of lobby pressurization system, it
was noticed that it did operate in accordance with its approved design. As per
approved drawings, in case of fire in a floor, all AC's will shut down and the Lobby
pressurization fans will activate and only feed the adjacent floors, above and
below. Modification to be done and comply with QCD approved sequence of
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operation.
4. Investigate & comply. Changeover was conducted and observed that some of the
fans did not operate while in fire mode e.g. staircase fans & basement fans.
Further investigation to be conducted to ensure that these fans will operate again
if changeover happens in fire mode.
5. Investigate & comply. Carpark Smoke Control System did not operate as per QCD
approved sequence of operation. As per approved sequence, in case of fire in 1
basement, that specific basement fans will only activate
6. Investigate & comply. Some of the functions of Manual override panel did not
operate in accordance with QCD requirement / NFPA standard e.g. if the selector
switch of override panel is changed to off condition, field fan should respond
regardless of fire alarm status. As per standard, the panel shall override all signals
from fire alarm, detectors & MCC panel and correct status of fans shall be
reflected e.g. Pressurization fans, etc.
7. Investigate & comply. Existing wiring of Basement smoke control fans operates
the fan in low speed only and does not enable the operation of high speed. Jet
fans, Supply Fan and Extract fans should operate in low speed and high speed to
achieve QCD requirement. After completing the rectification, a smoke test shall be
conducted. Temporary connection was done, and flow was achieving between 90-
95% fulfilling the QCD requirement.
8. Test & comply. Staircase 1 pressurization fan observed achieving the requirement
(Staircase#01 achieving 26 pa during 3 door open condition force to open the
door 60 Newton) however, staircase fan 2 is lesser for around 2 to 3 pascal.
Proper balancing and maintenance shall be conducted to achieve the
requirement. Then pressure readings can be taken along with lobby & lift
pressurization and ensure that 12.5 pascal differential pressure is achieved from
the adjacent room.
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• Based on the drawings, square cut pipes with a pipe cutter – machine
mounted or manual, to theexact length, as required.
• For pipe sizes of 2” and below, thread the pipe end using the standard
threading machine having BSPT dies. The threading machine will be
inspected daily before starting the work. Scale, slag, dirt, and debris will
be removed from the pipe and fittings before machining process.
• The pipes will be cut to the actual required length and threaded from
both sides. The pipe will be tapered, and the threads will be cleaned using
steel brush and file. All threading residuals will be removed to restore full
inside diameter.
1.4 Threaded Joints
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• Threaded piping will be made with Teflon tape or with a suitable pipe
sealing compound (jute and mastic combination) applied on male threads
only.
1.5 Pipe Installation
• The joint compound will be applied on the all portion of the thread for
fitting assembly. The branches will be either assembled at the
fabrication workshop or on installation spot. The pipes will be hanged to
the proper level and will be connected to the cross-main. Pipe work will
be protected from foreign matters.
• The Floor where the grooving machine is placed will be protected with a
cover of PVC sheets to avoid oil splash portion on the concrete floor.
Roller of the grooving machine will be checked for wear and tear before
starting the grooving work.
• Grooved fitting is applicable for pipe sizes of 2 ½” and above. Pipes will
be inspected to ensure plain ends. The OD of the groove will be
measured. The OD of the groove should be within the manufacturer
recommended range.
• Before assembly, the grooved joints will be cleaned from any dust, debris, etc.
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• The edge and surface of the pipe / steel member to be joined by welding
shall be prepared by machining, grinding or wire brushing and shall be
free of oil, grease, scale and rust.
• The pipe/steel member is to be cut to the required length using suitable
tools allowing for provision of pipe fitting in site.
• The pipes/steel member shall be checked for their squareness and
straightness after being cut. Rectify if required.
• Care must be taken to remove dirt, grease, scale, burrs or any impurity
from root after cutting andbefore welding.
• Alignment of the pipe work / steel members to be welded is to be
checked by the supervisor before the welder proceeds with the tack
weld in four positions at 90 degrees to each other. As far as practicable
the tack weld shall have smooth appearance.
• Tack Welding using qualified welder.
• Before Commencement of welding, the following necessary electrical
checks are to be carriedout.
a) Voltage
b) Amperage
c) Polarity
d) Cable Integrity
1.10 Welding Process for Piping & Structure
• After Fit up, the inspection shall be performed and release the
spool/structural member forwelding.
• Welding Supervisor shall ensure the correct welding process to be followed.
• Slag or foreign particles shall be removed following each welding pass.
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• All root runs shall be made without interruption other than the changing
of electrodes / fillers or toallow the welder to re-position him.
• Each pass of weld shall be checked for weld deposits, shape/ profile of the
surface.
• Care shall be taken to ensure that the alignment and levels of the
pipes / steel members arecorrect after full welding is carried out.
• Welds shall be allowed to cool in ambient air.
• Where socket welded joints are used, a minimum of two weld passes
shall be applied on eachsocket weld.
• Welding Supervisor shall ensure the correct welding process to be followed.
• Slag or foreign particles shall be removed following each welding pass
• All root runs shall be made without interruption other than the changing
of electrodes / fillers or toallow the welder to re-position him.
• Each pass of weld shall be checked for weld deposits, shape/ profile of the
surface.
• Care shall be taken to ensure that the alignment and levels of the
pipes / steel members arecorrect after full welding is carried out.
• Where socket welded joints are used, a minimum of two weld passes
shall be applied on eachsocket weld.
• Complete the marking of the routes of the pipe work by following the
drawings and sitecoordination with other services based on given and
final benchmarks or reference points.
• M10 Anchors will be used to support 4” and below pipes while M12
Anchors will be used tosupport
• 6” pipes and above, as recommended by NFPA. Approved type of pipe
support with nuts andwashers will be installed
• Clean internally the pipes during construction and installation.
• Provide clearance for access to valves.
2. Building Fire Protection Backup Provisions Details.
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j) Drain the water from the fire water tank i.e through the tank drain valve
(EMCO Scope).
k) Make coring in the fire water tank to accommodate 8” puddle flange (EMCO
Scope).
l) 8’’ puddle flange to be installed after the coring is completed.
m) Water proofing to be done for the puddle flange (EMCO Scope).
n) As water tank is considered as confined space, the necessary
ventilation arrangements to bedone (EMCO Scope) inside water tank
to install the anti-vortex plate.
o) Install the anti-vortex plate inside water tank with necessary piping
connections.
p) Fire water suction manifold modification shall be carried out
as the attached drawing(Appendix 1.a).
q) Standby fire water pump sensing line modification works shall be
carried out as the attacheddrawing (Appendix 1.b).
r) After the completion of the modifications in the Firewater tank,
fire water suction manifoldand standby fire pump discharge
sensing line, open the Firewater tank and standby fire pump
suction valve to keep the standby pump in operational.
s) The standby pump shall be now fully operational and the during this
period the water shall befed from the Firewater tank.
t) Once the standby fire pump is fully operational, isolate the
main fire water pump andcarryout the sensing line
modifications as per the attached drawing (Appendix 1.b)
u) After the completion of the main pump sensing line
modifications works, remove the temporary connections
between the domestic water tank and the main fire water pump
suction line.
v) Isolate the standby fire water pump and fire water tank and tie-up
the main fire pump to themain manifold and domestic water tank
line permanently.
w) During the above switchover period (i.e., permanently connecting
the main fire water pump and domestic water tank line to the
firewater system) the building shall have only partial fireprotection
for 1hr (Appx). However, during this period the temporary building
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4. Fire Tank level indicator is made of transparent plastic. As per QCD requirement, it
shall be made of non-combustible material.
5. Fire water pressure in some areas (e.g. basement) are more than 175psi. Pressure rating of
the fire water equipment and appurtenances must be verified and ensure that it can
handle the pressure. Fire pump performance not achieving the QCD requirements 95%,
maintenance and upgrade shall be done to achieve the required
5.8. LIFTS / ELEVATOR: performance along with certification and all information required by
the QCD
1. Conduct proper maintenance and ensure that it is operating in case of power loss.
Emergency Landing Device was tested and observed not activating.
there's assigned maintenance company for the lift, has to be involved
2. Lift 2 is not in operation as it has a rope issue which rectification is already in
process before the inspection conducted. through the lift maintenance company
Elevator shall be interfaced to fire alarm
5.9. EXIT / DIRECTIONAL SIGNS / EMERGENCY LIGHTS / EPSS:
1. Correct & comply. It was observed during the inspection that run status of DG is
fire signal. DG status shall be monitored as supervisory signal only in Fire Alarm
Control Panel. As per C&E Matrix, the EDG run signal is not an executive action.
This is only for monitoring. But in actual configuration / programming of fire alarm
system, this is configured as an executive action, this needs to be corrected.
2. Illuminate & comply. Some of directional signs are not visible and not
continuously illuminated. As per QCD requirement, directional signs must be
easily and clearly visible and continuously illuminated.
1. Modify & install handrail to comply QCD requirements. Locate the specific
As built of 44th floor shall be verified/confirmed as per the QCD approved drawings
DOC.NO:EMCO/QQ-1964/MS/DO/01 ISSUE: ONE REV:00 ISSUE DATE: 14-dEC-22
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6. Installation GI conduit shall be laid with proper supports as per proposed system.
Already done previously by KEMCO
7. Laying of FP200 cable to all field device as per QCDD & report requirements.
8. Relocate FA detector as require in the report. ( For the relocation: identify which area/report)
9. Testing & commissioning of all equipment & devices installed.
( Confirm also the programming)
6.0 HEATH AND SAFETY CONTROL MEASURES
6.1 SAFETY
• All works will be undertaken in accordance with EMCO HSE management system
• All personal protective equipment’s will be provided and worn.
• The work area will be properly barricaded.
• The work area will be kept in a clean and tidy condition.
• All Activities will be executed in accordance with HSE PLAN AND AMLAK safety
supervising.
• Safety risk assessment shall be performed for every job or task, which has the
potential for harm.
• Ensure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is available with all the works
involved in the installation/erection work.
• Ensure that toolbox talk is conducted, and operatives are aware of the risk
involved and all the preventive measures are taken.
• All requirement and tools should be checked before start of each activity for
suitability and integrity.
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• All safety Guidelines shall be adhered as per the approved HSE Plan.
• Necessary permit to work to be obtained as per the site requirements.
Assign safety officer reporting the ongoing activities and site observations
Assign QCD certified Engineer to manage the works.
6.2 PROTECTIVE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Safety helmet, safety harness, safety boots, Dust masks, safety glasses, hand gloves and
Fire extinguisher, Fire blanket, proper lighting.
Safety instructions board and working area shall be announce in sign at the lifts
6.3 ENVIRONMENT ISSUES
In general, Environmental issues arising from the construction activities covered in the
scope of this Method Statement are mainly:
• General Issues – Waste Disposal.
• Mitigation Measures.
• Appropriate Dust, Masks and proper PPE shall be used.
• Toolbox Talk and care shall be taken to avoid excessive Waste creation.
• General House Keeping rules for all operatives shall be observed.
• Ensure materials used are as per approved Material Approval Submittals (MAS)
• Works Execution and Tests shall be monitored, witnessed, and recorded.
• Ensure to produce inspection requests prior to site inspection with consultant.
- Third-party review and reports for special works/systems as per QCD requirements
8.0 WORK GENERAL REQUIREMENTS -issue test report for consultant confirmation
◆ Threading Machine & Thread Sealant
◆ Welding Machine
◆ Grooving Machine
◆ Grinder
◆ Drilling Machine
◆ Chain Block
◆ Spirit Level
◆ Pipe Wrench
◆ Ventilation fans, Lights & fire extinguishers
◆ Gas cutting set
◆ Toolbox with hand tools & spanner set
◆ A-Frame Ladder & mobile Scaffolding
◆ Fire water line pipe-different sizes
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9.0 WORKMANSHIP:
Works shall be carried out as per AMLAK procedure and finishes adhere to the
instructions given by AMLAK Representative. The Project Engineer and Team Leader will
ensure that all works carried out as per the AMLAK specification.
10.0 ANNEXURE:
◆ Risk Assessment (RA) & Matrix
Consultant Role:
- Review technical documents.
- Attend IR.
- Communicate with all stakeholders to provide the required permits.
- Attend testing and commissioning.
- Review testing reports submitted by the contractor EMCO and third-party.
- Upload QCD documents and request for QCD inspection after completion of the scope and T&C.
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