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METHOD STATEMENT FOR

Video surveillance system (CCTV) Testing and commissioning

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REVISION RECORD

This cover page is a record of all revisions of the document identified above by number and title. All previous cover pages are
hereby superseded and are to be destroyed.

Rev. No. By Chkd. Approvals Description and Page Numbers of Revisions

Date

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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1.0 PURPOSE

This method statement covers the Guidance of testing & commissioning of CCTV System that
includes:

 Field Camera (Indoor/Outdoor) and Power Supply

 Client / Server Workstation
 Connection to LAN
 Integration with Access Control system

1.1 This procedure is to be read in conjunction with relevant Operators Manual & User’s guide

1.2 Suppliers Engineer will carry out the testing and commissioning of the CCTV system along with the sub-
contractor commissioning team.

1.3 Purpose of this manual to ensure the methods used for Testing & Commissioning of CCTV described
above are correct, acceptable and in line with the consultant quality system procedures to achieve the
optimum results.

2.0 SCOPE

This document details the CCTV system testing and commissioning procedures, as follow:

2.1 Pre-commissioning procedure

2.2 Testing and commissioning of the system.
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3.0 REFERENCE

 Approved Shop drawings for CCTV system.

 Specifications
 Project Quality Plan
 Project HSE plan

4.0 DEFINITIONS:

PQP : Project Quality Plan

PSP : Project Safety Plan
QCP : Quality Control Procedure
HSE : Health, Safety and Environment
MS : Method Statement
ITP : Inspection Test Plan
QA/QC : Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer.
SK : Store Keeper.
WIR : Inspection and Test Request
MIR : Material Verification Record.
MAR : Material Approval Request
ACS : Access Control System
CCTV : Closed Circuit Television
PIN : Personal Identification Number
LAN : Local Area Network

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES:

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
- SK

5.1 Project Manager

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- Project Manager is the overall responsible for the project in terms of work execution, safety, planning &
quality. The Project Manager will maintain the planning progress and coordination of works with the
main contractor.
- 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.

5.2 Construction Manager

- Construction Manager is responsible to supervise and control the work on site.

- Coordinating with QA/QC Engineer and site Team and foremen for all activities on site.
- Control and sign all WIR’s before issuing to Consultant approval.

5.3 Site Engineer

- The method of statement to the system shall be implemented according to the Consultant 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 the 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.

5.4 QA/QC Engineer (MEP):

- The monitoring of executions of works at site and should be as per the approved shop drawings and
project specifications.
- Ensure WIRs and MIRs are being raised for activities in timely manner and inspected by the
Consultant.
- Check and insure that all activities / work done / completed prior to offer for consultant inspection.
- He will follow and carried out all the relevant tests as per project specifications.
- Obtain the required clearance prior to Consultant’s inspections.
- Should acquire any necessary civil works clearances and coordination.
- Coordinate with site construction team.
- One who will assist the Consultant Engineer / Inspector during inspection.

5.5 Site Foreman

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- 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 concerned Engineer.
- Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement and reporting the same to the Site
Engineer immediately.

5.6 Safety Officer

- 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.
- 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 are 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.

5.7 Store Keeper (SK)

- 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 in safe from rusty and damage.
- One who will acknowledge the receiving of materials at site in coordination with QA/QC and
concerned Engineer.

5.8 Supplier Technician:

- The carrying-out of work and the proper distribution of all the available resources in coordination
with the sub-contractor Site Engineer on a daily basis.
- Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for the future planning with the Site
Engineer.
- Complying with the sub-contractor basic design practices, particularly those related to safety and
engineering
- Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement and reporting the same to the Site
Engineer immediately.

6.0 EQUIPMENTS
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 Tool Box
 Digital Multimeter for voltage and continuity tests.
 Measuring Wheel.
 Ladders.
 Scaffolding (to be provided by the contractor for the High level Area).
 Commissioning Laptop
 Safety requirements tools such as safety shoes, safety helmet, safety glasses, fluorescent vest,
and safety gloves to insure maximum ability of safe work and dust mask when required.

7.0 PROCEDURE

7.1 Safety Requirements:

- Persons engaged with Testing have to be skilled and have received proper and adequate training on
safety and should be maintained in safe condition and the Testing methods not to create danger either
for the operator or for other persons or livestock.
- Necessary PPE to be worn while working in energized to be worn while working in energized
circuits.
- Ensure adequate lighting is provided in the working area at night time and if inside the building area
to be well illuminated.
- Ensure service area/work area openings are provided with barricade, tape, safety nets and warning
signage to be provided.
- Emergency evacuation plan and procedure to be developed prior to start of testing.
- PTW to be applied and obtained to start work on the required area.
- Calibrated Instruments only to be used.

7.2 Pre-commissioning Procedure:

1. All the cables are identified and labelled.

2. Ensure that cables in the control room, Racks, to the cameras are to be properly arranged and dressed.
3. Ensure that all NSMs, Cameras & Monitors are properly tagged.
4. Ensure that all the cables from Camera to the Network Switch are properly terminated and clearly
tagged.
5. Ensure that distribution of cameras to Network Switch is to be done as per approved drawing.
6. The Termination will be identified and checked as per the Manufacture’s Instructions and also check
the right power supply provided.
7. Check the Network continuity from the Workstation to the Field Cameras.
8. Check the Encoder and its connection for the Analog Cameras.
9. Connect the Workstation, System Manager, Video Console Display, PCs and Encoder to the LAN.
10. Connect the Server to the LAN (Server located in the Security Control Room).
11. Ensure all the Storage (NSM), Encoder, Video Console Display and System Managers are placed
inside the 42U RACK
12. Ensure the 42U Racks are provided by the 230VAC Power Supply sockets
13. Ensure all the Cisco CORE & EDGE switches are placed in the Racks as per the approved
Schematic Diagram.
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14. Focussing of the camera to be adjusted by proper positioning to obtain optimum result/image.
15. Ensure that the camera Enclosure power supply installed properly.
16. Ensure that Power supply outlets for CCTV system to be fed by UPS (Optional).

7.2.A. Cable Testing (for each Panel)

- CCTV Cameras to the Ethernet Switch and CCTV Head End Equipment’s to the Network Switches
must the tested.
- Ensure the Power Cable Tests between Cameras and Power Supply unit and Head End Equipment’s
to the Power Supply units.

7.2.B. Power up
- Check Mains (PE,N,L) cables
- Check Mains Voltage.
- Check all cable termination.
- Energise the incoming Mains Supply to Master Rack (where the CCTV Head End Equipment’s
placed)

7.3 Testing & Commissioning Procedure / Commissioning Strategy

7.3.1. Fucntional Checks

1. All the cables are identified and labelled.

2. Ensure that cables in the control room, Racks, to the cameras are to be properly arranged and
dressed..
3. Ensure that all NSMs, Cameras & Monitors are properly tagged.
4. Ensure that all the cables from Camera to the Network Switch are properly terminated and clearly
tagged.
5. Ensure that distribution of cameras to Network Switch is to be done as per approved drawing.
6. The Termination will be identified and checked as per the Manufacture’s Instructions and also
check the right power supply provided.
7. Check the Network continuity from the Workstation to the Field Cameras.
8. Check the Encoder and its connection for the Analog Cameras.
9. Connect the Workstation, System Manager, Video Console Display, PCs and Encoder to the LAN.
10. Connect the Server to the LAN (Server located in the Security Control Room).
11. Ensure all the Storage (NSM), Encoder, Video Console Display and System Managers are placed
inside
the 42U RACK
12. Ensure the 42U Racks are provided by the 230VAC Power Supply sockets
13. Ensure all the Cisco CORE & EDGE switches are placed in the Racks as per the approved
Schematic Diagram.
14. Focussing of the camera to be adjusted by proper positioning to obtain optimum result/image.
15. Ensure that the camera Enclosure power supply installed properly.
16. Ensure that Power supply outlets for CCTV system to be fed by UPS (Optional).

7.3.2. BatteryConnection

- NOTE: THE BATTERIES MUST BE CONNECTED BEFORE THE MAINS POWER.

- NOTE: The Control Panel will not operate on Batteries until the Mains Power has been applied.
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- Connecting the batteries to the Control Panel should only be performed after the wiring checks have
been completed successfully.

7.4 Witness Demonstrations / Completion

- After the successful commissioning the results will be recorded on the testing and commissioning
sheets.

7.5 System Demonstration

- After the successful completion of testing & commissioning the system will be ready to be
demonstrated to the facility management team and all concerned parties.
- During this period SUPPLIER engineer will assist the involved parties to operate and familiarise with
the system.
- All operations will be carried out by the operators and facility team in this period until they are able
to handle the system without any doubts.
- One day demonstration will be provided by SUPPLIER engineer and next 3 days will be assumed as
familiarisation period to the concerned parties. Any doubts or clarifications they may require to be
clarified in these days will be done by SUPPLIER engineer

7.6 Commissioning Documentation

- After completion of commissioning, all test certificates of Commissioning will be submitted in hard
copy.

8.0 ATTACHMENTS

- Inspection and Testing Plan

- Check List – Pre-Commissioning
- Check List – Testing and Commissioning
- Risk Assessment