MS For LV Equipment
MS For LV Equipment
MS For LV Equipment
Ventilation Building
Ref: EW2/CCPL/MSRA/002/B
APPROVALS
Date: Initials:
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
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Table of Contents
NO DESCRIPTION PAGE
1 INTRODUCTION 4
2 REFERENCES 4
3 SCOPE OF WORK 5
8 ITP Attached
9 RA Attached
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1 Introduction
Concord Corporation Pte Ltd has been awarded the contract for installation of
electrical system that includes low voltage electrical distribution system, standby
electricity supply system, emergency lightings system, lighting and small power
system, lightning protection system, security system and communication system.
The electrical system will have the provision of back-up supply in the event of a
power failure and incorporates energy saving features.
The document describes the Method Statement for the LV Electrical Installation,
lighting installation, bracket supporting systems installations, Main switchboard,
UPS, DBs, SBs, Isolator, SSO, lighting and the Delivery and Installation of the LV
sub-mains and final circuit cables in all the equipment and surface Buildings, as well
as the shaft, escape staircase, cable gallery that including the connecting cable
gallery constructed by others at Rangoon Cable Entry Shaft.
The electrical installation works for the main tunnel, and adits (including adit
connecting to Holland Ventilation Shaft) will be covered in another Method Statement
for Tunnel electrical installation.
2 REFERENCES
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Contract EW2 Design Criteria and Performance Specification for M&E Works
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3. Scope of work
CCPL details scope of works for this project will be contractually based on the
items listed in the contract documents.
Equipment Installation
Cable Laying
Termination
Loop Testing
Lighting system
Lightning system
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The materials delivered and installed shall comply in accordance with the
relevant specifications as detailed in the approved material sample
submission.
All the equipment / materials received on site shall be properly unloaded,
mobilised and stored in the designated area/staging area as per the safety
requirements.
All the materials shall be taken to site only during the time of installation.
4.2 MANUAL HANDLING
1. From the unloading area outside each Ventilation Building, all equipment /
materials are manually delivered to the respective team of general workers
through designated delivery routes agreed with SKE & Construction.
b. Do not attempt to lift load alone if is beyond the ability to lift alone. Take extra
care when lifting awkwardly shaped objects.
c. Proper personal protective equipment such as gloves and safety boots must
always be used to prevent injury such as cuts bruises or crushed toes.
e. If one does not have a clear vision over the load, don’t proceed. Get help
immediately.
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The materials used for the installation works shall be in compliance to those
approved in material schedule. The following are the materials used for the electrical
installation:
Scaffold components
Scissor Lift
Ladders
The following are the equipment’s / tools that will be used for the installation work.
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5. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
Proper access road and spaces is required for our installation works.
For the installation works listed below, confirm and approved construction
drawings are the prerequisite for our installation works.
For the installation of panels and DBs, certain architecture & structural
completion is required. For example, structural inspection clearance,
architecture defect clearance, completion of painting works & etc. this is to
reduce the possibility of the damage to panels.
For the installation of conduit & trunking works, the requirement is the opening
reserved for the penetration. For the concealed items, brick wall is required to
be completed and confirm safe to proceed with cutting and hacking the glove
line.
Trenches (If have) & area required by cable routing should be clear from any
debris, watering, construction waste and any obstruction. For the cable
installed underground, others services which will be installed around that
particular area need to be completed in order to avoid the damage to the
cable. For the cable installed within the cable supporting system, protection on
this cable will be required by whoever is working around the corner, for
example, protect the cable will plywood or canvas will doing welding or cutting
job on top of it.
Requirements for the installation of MCT will be the completion of cable laying
works.
For the sealing up of wall & floor penetration for cable support, complete
installation of tray / ladder is required.
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Drill the anchoring location by using electrical hammer drill and install with
suitable size of anchor bolts. If the panel installed at area which is self-
standing, custom make supporting frame will be required.
Install the Panels / DB on the anchoring points and fasten with suitable size
of bolt & nuts.
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Ensure the area is well ventilated and free from explosive or corrosive gas or
vapours.
Check the transformer nameplate and verify that it is the correct KVA,
frequency, line and load voltage for the application.
Mount the transformer securely.
Connect the transformer primary and secondary according to the wiring
diagram on the nameplate.
Request for inspection and get ready for hand over.
Check the location of the switches and isolator according to the construction
drawing. Ensure on the type of the fittings is suitable to be used at that area.
Switches at the foyer area, reception area, control room and those ID areas
are required to be concealed mount.
Check the ceiling height at that area, mark up the groove line which need to
hack to conceal the conduit pipe & Knock Out box.
Wet the brick at the area, cut the wall by using electrical cutting tools. Install
the concealed conduits pipe and rough touch up with cement.
Whereas for surface installation method, drill a M6 holes on the wall and
fasten the fixtures with wall plug or anchor bolts.
Lastly, Fix the fixture and terminate the cable into it.
Surface mounted fixtures and fittings should be pre-installed and checked for
alignment, fixing etc, after primary and secondary wall finishes and prior to
final wall finish.
Engraved adhesive labels shall be provided for all switch outlets and switch
plates.
All unused openings shall be closed.
The exit light may be installed as either a ceiling or wall mounted fitting.
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Light fitting will be installed using platform ladders and mobile scaffold.
Ensure that the wall / ceiling are plastered and painted according to the
builder’s requirement.
With the luminaire in its open state and the lamp and diffuser removed; install
the housing of fixture.
After checking the alignment of the fixture, tighten all the nuts to secure the
housing, terminate the cable and return the lamp and diffuser.
Continue with the installation for the next fixtures to ensure the distance
between the light fittings is in standard distance and level.
After the completed installation of light fittings, terminate the cable to the DB
and check the lux density of lighting by using lux meter.
Lift the light pole into position over the installed anchors.
Ensure that the base plate is resting on all four washers.
Install washer, lock washer and hex nut. Plumb and level the pole and tighten
all anchors.
Install clamp on pole.
Remove access panel on luminaire arm, Retain screws and washers.
Using a hex key socket with extension, install luminaire to clamp.
Connect wiring to connection terminals in the luminaire. Refer to wiring
diagrams.
Install the top cap on the pole (shipped with the pole). If the unit has a twist
lock receptacle, assemble the receptacle and the top cap and connect wiring
before installing the top cap. Install provided shorting cap or photo‐electric
control.
Replace the access panel on the luminaire arm.
Install the nut covers or the cover plate.
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Drill saddle fixing hole along the reference line and space it according to the
approved shop drawings.
Ensure that the cable support is in correct location & elevation.
Secure the conduit on the conduit bender vice clamp to bend or cut to the
required length.
Thread the ends of the conduit using threading tools.
Use a file to remove burrs from the cut edges.
Insert the nylon plug into the drill hole and secure the bar saddle.
Place the conduit over the bar saddle and secure it.
Install and tighten all securing screws.
Branch out the conduit from trunking / tray or terminate to the SBs or DBs
according to the typical installation drawings. Run the conduit in line with the
building structure diagonal runs will not be accepted. Run the conduit up to
the wall and terminate at the wall light, isolator, switches or outlets.
Request for authority to inspect installed items.
5.8. INSTALLATION OF CABLE SUPPORTING SYSTEMS, CABLE
TRAY & LADDER
Ensure that the ceiling or soft-fit are plastered and painted according to
builder‘s requirement.
To make sure that the entire installation is in conformance and in accordance
with the design intent of the project for the Electrical and Low Voltage System
in addition to the specification and as per approved shop drawings and
comply with Local and International Standards.
Adhere to the drawings as closely as possible.
Before beginning installation in any area, examine all parts of the adjoining
work onto which applicable work is to be placed. Should any condition be
found which will prevent the proper execution of the work, installation shall not
proceed in that area until such conditions are corrected by the contractor.
Cable Tray / Trunking shall be stored on site under cover in dry, well
ventilated storage facilities.
Where sizes of Cable Trays / Trunking are not detailed on drawing then tray
shall be adequately sized to support the cables without bunching and some
reserve margin shall be allowed in size and weight be loaded.
All routes are chosen to allow ease of access to all cables when installed. All
horizontal cables are to be set around all vertical rising services as necessary.
Ensure sufficient clearance from soffit for every installation.
Earth continuity conductors shall be provided across gaps in all Cable Tray /
Trunking runs and bolted connections.
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Ensure that the cable rollers were in place and fixed properly.
Cable pulling persons shall not stand on cable trays/trunking during cable
pulling
Cables shall be aligned, arranged and dressed properly and fixed with
suitable approved cable ties.
If cable cannot be terminate immediately after installation, ensure cable kept
and secure properly and must inform OCC the new cable will not affect the
vehicle services.
Until permanent cable tag is fixed, temporary marking of cable number shall
be provided at both ends with permanent marker/pen similarly.
Repeat the same procedures as mention until all cable pulling/installation are
completed.
Request for inspection and get ready for hand over
Training of cable end as straight as possible and fix cable to holding fittings.
Cut cable leaving its part slightly extending from fitting terminal for being used
as cable core to be straightened.
After straightening each core at a fixed distance and deciding the position of
terminal, cut off extra core, strip off insulation slightly longer than the length of
hole of terminal lugs with wire stripper.
Insert terminal lug into conductive core and contact bond it with proper
crimping.
Tape treating of the part cut off in sheath and armouring wit self-bonding tape
and stretching the tape around 1-2 times as long as the original one.
When all treating have been finished, fit up the wire identification marker in
accordance to the label system as agreed with the main engineering-in-
charge.
All necessary internal and external fittings and insulating materials shall be
Included in the termination process, which is designed such that the erection
and dismantling of glands can be achieved without the use of special tools.
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All joints used shall be appropriate to the size and type of cables with which
they are used for.
Use correct size and type of cable glands for individual cables.
Use correct size and type of lug when terminating into terminal block / MCB.
5.11. LABELLING
Ensure use approved materials for label all the cables going in and out of
SBs, EDBs and isolators by attaching cable markers with the designated
abbreviation indicated in the drawings near to the termination point at both
ends.
After completion of installation the cables follow drawing and ensure cable
labelling of end is similar.
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Conductor tape saddles shall be fixed to the walls by Round-head 37.5mm x No. 8
brass wood screws and raw plugs, the saddles being spaced at not less than 1.00m
intervals. As an alternative the Contractor may cast pockets into the structural wall
and secure studs via vast resin adhesive once the form-work is removed.
Bi-metal connections shall be provided between aluminium and copper interfaces
and elsewhere as necessary to avoid electrolytic action.
Air terminations shall be formed and be of the type shown on the drawings.
Provide a network of conductor tape around the roof area of the building. This shall
be used to connect all down conductors, window cleaning track, cladding, spire,
structural reinforcing and all other exposed conductive metal parts to a common
potential.
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The system shall be tested for resistance to earth and electrical continuity of
earthing system.
Request for inspection and get ready for hand over.
Ensure PTW has been approved and obtained prior to commencement of works
inside the essential rooms
Conduct a Site Survey to determine the existing condition. Where feasible, the
opening point will be made based on the existing services routing (i.e. the
reference point).
Set out the location, size and quantity of the opening required accordingly.
Before commencement of work, use canvas to cover the work area and
equipment nearby the proposed wall opening in order to prevent dust and debris
from entering during execution of work.
Power tool such as hammer drill / chisel will be used to hack the wall opening.
Before hacking or drilling, use a concealed services detector to confirm that
there is no trunking/conduit obstruction and blockage within the walls/concrete.
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While the wall opening has been created, the respective services or cables will
be installed through the new opening.
Upon completion of all installation works, seal all affected openings with
approved fire-stop compound.
Clean-up the work area and clear of all debris upon completion of working order
to satisfy the handing over to the authorized person.
General
All platform ladders and A Frame ladders when in use especially near platform
edges must be held by other person or properly secured.
When working with ‘live’ electrical installation, use good condition non-
conductive ladder.
Ladder mounted against the wall shall have an inclination of 1 to 4 and land at
least 1 meter above the highest level of the structure.
When working at height of 2 meters or more safety harness shall be used and
hook with safe secured point.
Both of the hands must have proper grip to the ladder vertical poles when
ascending and descending.
Person must have three point contacts when accessing and descending the
ladder.
1. Ladder shall be placed on flat and solid ground and NOT on slope terrain.
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2. Ladder shall not be placed on boxes, scaffold, etc meant for extension of
height.
3. Portable aluminium ladders are advised to be used for low level work with
short duration.
4. Platform ladder with buddy system are allow to perform the installation
works.
5. Step ladders shall not be used when leaned up against vertical walls.
6. Ensure that a “buddy” system is in place when using the platform ladder
or A Frame ladder.
No person shall access any scaffold without valid scaffold tag certified by
Scaffold Supervisor or scaffold tag which stated the scaffold is “Not safe
for use”, displayed at entrance of scaffold access.
No one is allowed to access or use the scaffold with tag “Not safe for use”
display at the entrance.
All personnel shall use the proper access provided for ascending and
descending the scaffold.
All person who work on scaffold comply with the following rules:
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When the mobile scaffold is used, the caster wheels must be locked and
with outrigger extended.
1. All aerial work platforms must be in good working conditions and have a
valid examination certification issued by Authorised Examiner prior to
using on site.
3. Operators shall always operate the aerial work platform safety without
risks themselves and others.
4. Operator shall not abuse, ignore or override any safety devices of the
aerial work platform.
5. When operating the aerial work platform, persons who are standing on the
work platform must wear safety harness and secure to an anchorage point
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within the platform and in additional with safety helmet and chin strap at
all times.
6. Ladders, hop ups or boxes must never be used on the platform to gain
extra height or reach.
7. Operator must stand firmly on the floor of the basket, and must not sit or
climb on the edge of the basket, or stand on mid-rails or top-rails or use
other devices for a work position.
8. Care must be taken not to exceed the Safe Working Load (SWL) when
working with tools and equipment from the aerial work platforms.
9. All hand tools must be secured used lanyard to prevent dropping while
working from the platform.
11. When travelling the aerial work platform, the following measures must be
observed.
13. Ensure that the equipment is set on level and stable surface.
14. Aerial work platform must not be moved when the boom is in a working
position with personnel in the basket.
16. Upon completion of using the aerial working platform, the aforesaid aerial
working platform shall be parked at the location which:
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Fall Protection
4. The following are the appropriate PPE and safe work practices
recommended for all persons working at height in the prevention of falling.
b. Use of safety harness to restrict from reaching the opening edges or out
of the enclosure of the aerial working platform
Toe-board of at least 90mm in height shall be provided along the opening edges
or working platform of the scaffolds to prevent loose material from falling below.
7. KEY STAFFS
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Site Supervisors
Supervise & organise workers for the installation work on site.
Identify non-conformity on site.
Ensure installation work carried out in a proper manner.
Ensure safety is observed by the workers on site.
Safety Officer and Coordinator
Responsible for all site safety issue.
Conduct daily safety tool-box meeting.
Enforcement of the all safety rules and regulations at site.
Attend all site safety meetings and prepare safety reports.
Signaller and Rigger and Lifting Supervisors
Confined space safety assessor and rescuer.
General Workers.
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EMERGENCY SERVICES:
Ambulance 995
Non Emergency Services 777 0000
Police 999
Police Hotline 1800 2250000
Fire Bridge 995
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