Fire Alarm System Installation & Testing
Fire Alarm System Installation & Testing
CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING
AT WEST STREET
PROJECT No.
REVISION RECORD
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CONTENTS
1.0 PURPOSE
2.0 SCOPE
3.0 REFERENCES
4.0 DEFINITIONS
5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
6.0 EQUIPMENT
7.0 PROCEDURE
8.0 ATTACHMENTS
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TITLE Ref. No. :
METHOD STATEMENT FOR REV. No. 0
Date :
INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM AND Page 4 of 10
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1.0 PURPOSE:
This method statement is applicable for installation of the fire resistance cablesand devices for the fire
alarm system and Emergency lighting system in all applicable areas for the Project of building.
2.0 SCOPE:
Supply , installation for the fire resistance cables and devices of the fire alarm system and Emergency
lighting system for all applications in line with project requirments.
3.0 REFERENCES:
Latest Approved shop drawings for the required and applicable areas for the fire alarm and voice evacuation
system and shop drawings for the Emergency lighting system.
Specification:
Agreement:
Manufacturer’s Recommendation.
Project Quality Plan
Regulation of the local Electrical Authority,
Requirements of Civil Defence or Fire Department.
4.0 DEFINITIONS:
Client:
Contractor :
Sub-Contractor :
PQP : Project Quality Plan
PSP : Project Safety Plan
PPE : Personal Protective Equipment
HSE : Health, Safety and Environment
MS : Method Statement
ITP : Inspection Test Plan
QA/QC : Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer.
5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES:
CONSTRUCTION OF ABC PROJECT
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Responsibilities for ensuring that the steps in this procedure shall be carried out are specified at relevant
steps in the procedure:
Project Manager
Construction manager
QA/QC Engineer
Site Engineer
HSE officer
- The work progress shall be carried out as per planned program and all the equipment’s required to
execute the works shall be available and in good condition as per project planned.
- Specific attention is paid to all safety measures and quality control in coordination with Safety
Engineer and QA/QC Engineer and in line with PSP and PQP.
- The method of statement to the system shall be implemented according to the project specifications
and approved shop drawings.
- Provision of all necessary information and distribution of responsibilities to his Construction team.
- The work progress shall be monitored in accordance with the planned work program and he will
provide reports to his superiors.
- The constant coordination with the Safety Engineer to ensure that the works are carried out in safe
working atmosphere.
- The constant coordination with the QA/QC Engineer for any works to be carried out and initiate for
the Inspection for the finished works.
- He will ensure the implementation of any request that might be raised by client/consultant.
- Efficient daily progress shall be obtained for all the equipment and manpower.
- He will engage in the work and check the same against the daily report received from the Foremen.
- The passage of all the revised information to the Foremen and ensure that it’s being carried out
properly.
- The monitoring of executions of works at site and should be as per the approved shop drawings and
project specifications.
- Ensure inspections for material and work are being raised for activities in timely manner and
inspected by the consultant.
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- He will follow and carry out all the relevant tests as per project specifications.
- Obtain the required clearance prior to inspections.
- Should acquire any necessary civil works clearances and coordination.
- The carrying-out of work and the proper distribution of all the available resources in coordination
with the Site Engineer on a daily basis.
- Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for the future planning with the Site
Engineer.
- Incorporate all the QA/QC and Safety requirements as requested by the engineer.
- Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement and reporting the same to the Site
Engineer immediately.
- The implementation of all safety measures in accordance with the HSE plan and that the whole work
force is aware of its proper implementation.
- The implementation of safety measures is adequate to maintain a safe working environment on the
work activity.
- Inspection of all the site activities and training personnel in accident prevention and its proper
reporting to the Construction Manager and the Project Manager.
- Ensure the site is maintained in a clean and tidy manner.
- Ensure only trained persons shall operate the power tools.
- Ensure all concerned personals shall use PPE and all other items as required.
- Ensure adequate lighting is provided in the working area at night time.
- Ensure high risk elevated areas are provided barricade, tape, safety nets and provided with ladders.
- Ensure service area/inspection area openings are provided with barricade, tape, and safety nets.
- Ensure safe access to site work at all times.
- Responsible for overall Store operations in making sure to store the material delivery to the site and
keep it in suitable area that will keep the material safe from rust and damage.
6.0 EQUIPMENT:
Power source
Drilling machine
Tool Box
Measuring Tape
Calibrated Ohm Meter / Multimeter
Ladders / Scaffoldings
Hammer
Safety requirements tools such as safety shoes, safety helmet, safety glasses, fluorescent vest, and
safety gloves to ensure maximum ability of safe work and dust mask when required.
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7.0 PROCEDURE
7.1 Safety
Ensure all concerned personnel shall use PPE and all other items as required.
Ensure service area/work area openings are provided with barricade, tape, and safety nets.
Check all material delivered to site is inspected properly by QA/QC Engineer and check if it is
stored properly as per manufacturer’s recommendations.
Inspection request shall be raised for the inspection of materials received at site to the client.
Work shall be carried out by the site staff under strict supervision and guidance of the concerned
Supervisors / Foremen / Engineers.
The QA/QC Engineer shall check all the installations as per the Installation Check list.
Inspection request shall be prepared by QA/QC Engineer and will be submitted to consultant for
their inspection and approval by coordinating with other contractors and arrange inspection for
the finished work.
On receipt of the materials at site necessary precautions shall be taken for unloading, shifting and
storage, as follows:
Material shall be stored in a covered / dry space at all the time to avoid being damaged.
All materials received at site shall be inspected and ensured that the materials are as per approved
material submittal.
Any discrepancies, damage etc., found will be notified and reported for further action.
Material found not suitable for site use will be removed from site immediately.
The correct size of the Fire Resistant Cables shall be ascertained from approved shop drawings
before installation.
Fire resistance cables shall not be drawn into the same conduit, trunking compartment or ducting
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7.5 Termination of Fire Resistant Cables will be carried out as per manufacturer’s
instructions:
With a sharp knife score circumference of outer sheath.
Bend Fire Resistant Cable on score marks so that outer sheath breaks. Lightly score the
aluminium tape and bend cable again so that the tape tears.
Twist and pull to remove the outer sheath.
With the outer sheath removed now unwind and remove any remaining tape.
Separate the conductors strip the insulation from the conductors for the required length.
The Fire Resistant Cable is now ready to fit the gland and terminate to the equipment / device.
Installation Of FA Devices:
The devices/peripherals (Smoke detectors, heat detectors, break glass, duct detectors, beam
detectors, control and monitoring modules) are connected in Class A circuit with the Control
panels.
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The speakers & speaker with strobes are connected in Class A circuit with the Control panels.
2 Core 1.5mm2 FP 200 cable to be used for cabling the Initiating Device Circuits (IDC) to the
panel, additional 2c x 2.5mm2 FP200 cable is required for the smoke detector with sounder base
for the activation of the sounders units.
2 core 1.5mm2 FP 200 cable to be used for cabling the Speakers with the panel, additional 2c x
2.5mm2 FP200 cable is required from the FACP for the speaker with strobe for the activation of
the strobe unit allied in vertical walls the run of conduit will be kept straight.
Comply with NFPA 72 for installation of fire-alarm equipment.
Smoke- or Heat-Detector Spacing:
1. Comply with NFPA 72, "Smoke-Sensing Fire Detectors" & "Heat-Sensing Fire Detectors".
2. Smooth ceiling spacing shall not exceed 30 feet (9 m).
Fire-Alarm Control Unit: Surface mounted, with tops of cabinets not more than 72 inches (1830
mm) above the finished floor.
Annunciator: Install with top of panel not more than 72 inches (1830 mm) above the finished
floor.
Install the semi-recessed Back box provided at the location as per the approved shop drawings.
Power supply for the FACP shall be through an un-switched SPUR outlet located above the FACP concealed above
false ceiling. The un-switched SPUR switch shall be a separate branch circuit.
The back box must be dust free and clean before dropping all the field cables inside the back box.
Ceiling-Mounted Smoke and Heat Detectors: No less than 100mm from a sidewall to the near edge. For exposed solid-
joint construction, mount detectors on the bottom of joists. On smooth ceilings, install Smoke detectors not more
than 9m apart in any direction and Heat detector not more than 7m apart.
All construction/inspection/testing works shall be carried out in accordance with specifications. Work shall be carried
out by the site MEP staff under the guidance of respected Engineer and shall further be checked and approved by
QA/QC Engineer.
8.0 ATTACHMENTS