Method Statement for Installation & Testing of Fire Alarm

and Detection Systems with all components

Contents:
1. Scope of Works ...........................................................................................................................................4
2. References................................................................................................................................................. 5
3. Definition & Abbreviations ............................................................................................................................5
4. Personnel ................................................................................................................................................... 6
5. Resources Mobilization Plan ........................................................................................................................8
6. Equipment and Tools ....................................................................................................................................8
7. Site Procedure ..............................................................................................................................................9
8. Method Statement.........................................................................................................................................9
8.1 Materials .....................................................................................................................................................9
8.2 Preparation of works ..................................................................................................................................10
8.3 Setting out of Works ...................................................................................................................................10
8.4 Installation Procedure .................................................................................................................................10
9. Quality Assurance / Quality Control ..............................................................................................................17
10. Health and Safety / Risk Controls ...............................................................................................................17
10.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements ..............................................................................18
10.2 Additional PPE / RPE Requirements ........................................................................................................18
10.3 Personnel Training Certification ................................................................................................................18
10.4 Site Security ..............................................................................................................................................18
10.5 First Aid Facilities.......................................................................................................................................19
10.6 Start Talks (Daily Briefing) .........................................................................................................................19
11. Environmental Measures .............................................................................................................................19
Appendix A: Risk Assessment ...........................................................................................................................21
Appendix B: Environmental Risk Assessment ...................................................................................................39

1) SCOPE OF THE WORK:

The purpose of this method statement is to describe the procedure for Installation of the Fire Alarm Devices
in the Underground Stations, Stabling Yard, subways and Switchbox for the Doha Metro Goldline
Underground Project. The Intent of this report is also to explain, the methods to be adopted to ensure
works conducted in site are in compliance with the approved design, material approvals, recognized
installation practices / manufacturers recommendation that are safe and compliant with the project safety
plan and safety procedures.
The Scope of Works includes the site inward inspection, material delivery inspection, installation to be
adopted to ensure that the Fire Alarm and detection systems are supplied, installed and inspected for the
works is in accordance with the project requirements. It applies for the installing of components of the
system
More specifically these locations are the following:
Ras Bu Abboud
Qatar National Museum Station
Souq Waqif Station
Bin Mahmoud Station
AI Sadd Station
Joaan
AI Sudan Station
AI Waab Station
Sport City Station
Al Aziziyah Station
Emergency Exit - Sharq
Ras Bu Abboud Stabling Yard
Cross Passages
Switchboxes
Tunnel Sections
Subways

2) REFERENCES:
QCS 2014 – Section 23, Part 2 Fire Alarm and Detection Systems
ER - Volume 6, Sec 13 & ER Volume 7,Sec 21
QCDD General Fire Safety Regulations
Interface Document with MSI : M006-GDB-SSA-ICD-00554
Approved Design Drawings
Approved Technical Specifications
Inspection & Test Pan ITP : M006-GDB-MEP-ITP-00061
International Standards Involved:
o BS 5445 – Components of Automatic Fire Detection Systems
o BS 5839 – Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Buildings
o BS 6360 – Conductors in insulated cables and cords
o NFPA
o Local Regulations - QCDD
Submittals :
Relevant Material Approval Request: M006-GDB-ELE-MAR-00069 , M006-GDB-ELE-MAR-0079,
M006-GDB-ELE-MAR-00080 , M006-GDB-ELE-MAR-00074
Project Safety Plan M006-GDB-HSE-PLN-00001 .Rev 1
Project Environmental Plan M006-GDB-EMS-PLN-00001.
Project Quality Plan M006-GDB-QMS-PLN-00002 Rev 1
Sustainability Management Plan M006-GDB-SUS-PLN-00001
GSAS Design Assessment Standard – Railways
GSAS Construction Assessment Standard
Design / Installation /Combined Service Drawings
3) DEFINITION & ABBREVIATIONS
PQP : Project Quality Plan
MES : Method Statement
ITP : Inspection and Test Plan
IRP : Incoming Material / Equipment inspection Report
IRE : Inspection Request
UL : Underwriters Laboratories
BS : British Standard

QA/QC : Quality Assurance/Quality Control

MSDS : Material Safety Data Sheet
FD : Fire Damper
MFSD : Motorised Fire Smoke Damper
QCD : Qatar Civil Defence
LPCB : Loss Prevention Control Board
PPE : Personal protective Equipment
FA : Fire Alarm
HSSE : Health Safety Security & Environmental
QCS : Qatar Construction Standards
LFAP : Local Fire Alarm Control Panel
PCB : Printed Circuit Board
RTU : Remote Terminal Unit
4) PERSONNEL
Construction Manager
Organize the site so that work is carried out to the required specifications with a minimum risk to
employees, equipment and materials. Adhere to the Project Specific Quality Management and HSSE
Requirements.
QA/QC Manager
Responsible to ensure quality control and assurance of the works within the project scope. QA/QC
Manager manages the QA/QC engineers to full fill all the requirements of the project.
QA/QC Engineer/ Inspectors
Identify the Projects Specific Quality Requirements, Develop the Project Specific Quality, Inspection and
Test Plan (ITP), Operational and Control procedures, Mechanism and Forms and ensure effective
implementation of Method Statement & ITP. Responsible for the work of entire Quality Assurance, Quality
control and inspection programs on site. Produces all quality related documents and necessary quality
reports as requested by ALYSJ JV and the client in relation to this work. To coordinate in formalizing the
Method Statement with the Site Engineers to describe the job specific quality control work for each stage
/ activity.

HSSE Manager
Responsible for entire HSE matters and preparing Risk Assessment (RA) in line with method statements
for particular activity. Liaison with Engineer and Engineer’s Assistant for HSE issues. Monitoring the
HSE requirements as per Project Specifications and Engineer/Engineer’s Assistant requirements.
Safety Engineer(Officer)
Ensure that all workers have a safe working place, advice safe system of work and provide adequate
instructions, training and supervision to enable employees to work in safety. Carry out site survey on
daily basis to ensure that the HSE methods of working are in operation & that all regulations are being
observed. Report, determine & analyse the cause of any accident or dangerous occurrence and
recommend measures for preventing recurrence.
Environmental Manager
Responsible for entire environmental matters and preparing Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) in
line with method statements for particular activity. Liaison with Engineer and Engineer’s Assistant for
environmental issues. Monitoring the environmental requirements as per Project Specifications and
Engineer/Engineer’s Assistant requirements.
Environmental Engineer
Monitoring works implementation as per project’s environmental requirements. Advice for
environmentally sound operations and provide adequate instructions, training and supervision to enable
employees to work avoiding environmental impacts. Carry out site survey on daily basis to ensure that
the environmental mitigations measures of working are in operation & that all regulations are being
observed. Report, determine & analyse the cause of any environmental incidence and recommend
measures for preventing recurrence.
Surveyor
Chief surveyor will be in-charge of the survey department and responsible for entire survey works. He
will lead the survey team and will coordinate with all the concerned parties and ensure survey works is
in time and with proper quality. The surveyor will be responsible for all survey work and will report to
chief surveyor.

Site Engineer
Adheres to the Project specific method statements, procedures, quality requirements and
inspection programs and HSE instructions to get the activities performed to Client’s satisfaction with full
coordination with the HSE and Quality personnel.
Foreman/ Work Supervisor
Responsible for daily activities and resources (labour, machinery, material etc.) are effectively utilized
and monitored in order to achieve HSE and Quality requirements.
Workforce(Labour)
Carry out their work under direct supervision by their Foreman and Charge Hand and under instruction
from the Site Engineer to ensure all works are undertaken in a safe manner. The workforce to attend a
daily Tool Box Talks and morning task briefs prior to starting any new works, EHS (Environmental Health
Standard) plans and Policies. The workforce shall receive a full Project briefing and site rules induction
prior to commencing any work on site.
5) RESOURCES MOBILIZATION PLAN:
Prior site mobilization careful planning and preparation as per works programme will be implemented.
These include appropriation of sufficient number of staffs and labor’s, equipment, materials, site
offices and facilities/services. Actual mobilization to site is dependent on accessibility to site and
availability of space allocations. Contractor will have to advise ALYSJ the schedule and requirements
for site mobilization. Meanwhile, ALYSJ after a thorough study and careful planning must confirm
immediately with contractor the schedule requirements in order to mobilize within sufficient period
of time. Appropriate and sufficient temporary services such as power, lighting, waters,
communications, ventilations, lifting cranes, trolleys, working areas, scaffolding shall be provide by
ALYSJ.
6) EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS:
It is envisaged that no major plant or equipment will be required to be provided by ALYSJ for the
activities involved in the supply and installation of the Fire Alarm and Detection Systems.
The typical construction equipment requirements is as listed below, and will be used for erection
activities at site.
PPE for all staff and labour
Measuring tapes and setting out markers

Polyester pipe Strings

Electric Hand Drills
Spirit Levels
Water Level markers
Cutting Pliers
Bending Springs
Drilling Machines
Other Hand Tools
Certified mobile scaffolds
Note: All powered tools shall be suitable for use with 110V power Supply
7) SITE PROCEDURE
It is of crucial importance that the works are conducted in accordance with all design criteria. When
work is ready to be inspected the Site Supervisor and QC inspector inspect the works as per this method
statement and Test Pan (ITP). If any deviation, corrections will be requested to rectify. It is checked and
submitted to ALYSJ JV by Subcontractor Site Team.
8) METHOD STATEMENT
8.1 Materials
All material delivered to the site must be according to the make and relevant model numbers approved
by consultant and client. All materials when delivered will be first inspected by the store in charge/site in
charge, to check that it is in accordance with the site requirement, the approved design and material
qualification and also that it is free from any damage caused during transportation to site. Delivery
documentation shall be checked for completeness. Defective or damaged materials shall either be
returned to their supplier’s facility or stored on site at a suitable quarantine location. The inward inspection
of materials will be carried in accordance with relevant QA/QC procedure. Materials should be kept in a
location and condition according to the MSDS recommendations before and after the material
inspections. No materials will be permitted to enter the works locations without being inspected on arrival
to the site.
The unloading of Fire alarm System materials will be carried out at site using a crane/forklift. Whenever
a crane is used, a licensed operator under project safety rules and regulations will operate it. If a crane
is not available at site, the materials will be manually unloaded at the job site. It should be noted that the
materials used in this work are of valuable nature and that they shall be stored in secure location and
access to these materials shall be strictly controlled.

The make / model numbers of materials used at site shall conform to the requirement of approved
material submittal. The materials used at site shall conform to the requirement of approved site
environmental plan.
8.2 Preparation of the Works
Before the commencement of the installation, the following are required to be carried out:
Check the design of the Fire Alarm System shop drawings are approved, and that the drawings for
the fire alarm system installation are issued with “Issued for Construction” status, in accordance with
document control & QA/QC procedures.
Check that site access to the work area for installation is available, that the work area is clean and
safe and the temporary services provision are available. Check if applicable Builders work and SEM
requirements work are completed.
Check if the fire alarm system materials are ordered, fabricated and inspected at the supplier’s facility
and available for delivery to site.
8.3 Setting out of the works
Generally prior to the commencement of the delivery of raceway materials, the setting out of the
installation shall be conducted to determine the location of any equipment.
The setting out of the works shall be on the basis of an “Issued for Construction” installation/shop
drawings or design drawings. The setting out shall be from a common reference point provided at
site. The common reference point shall be included in the issued for construction installation
drawings, with all setting out dimensions relative to the common reference point.
From the common reference point mark out on the concrete the locations and identify the raceway
system equipment.
8.4. Installation Procedure:
Check and mark the location of all equipment’s and routing of wire is as per the drawings.

Installation of raceways for the system to be as per the relevant method statement provided
separately.
Wiring for the system to be pulled thru the containments provided as per the location of the devices.
After completion of wiring and containment check the continuity of wires before doing the termination
of the fire alarm equipment’s.
Check all terminations are proper and put dust cover on the top and base of the detectors to avoid
ingress of dust till finalization of testing and commissioning.
Installation of devices should be undertaken only by trained installers and should follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation for installation of devices. The installer should comply in all
respects with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and material safety data sheet.
Supervisor / Foreman should ensure that devices are installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations. The Supervisor should ensure that the installer is aware of the consequences of
failing to adhere to the correct installation instructions. Trained Installers certificates will be available
from manufacturers.
Fire Alarm Control Panel installation:
Observe the specification/drawing to select the panel according to the number of loops, devices and
length of the loops for the area.
Identify the location of installation of the panel according to the drawings.
Installation, either flushed or surface mounted to be identified from the drawings.
Mark the mounting holes on the wall for the panel fixing (Generally 1800mm FFL to the top of the
panel)
Use C channel of appropriate size to which the panel to be mounted.
Install the fire panel using correct size of bolts, spring nuts & washer etc.

Ensure the alignment of the panel and rigid fixing of the panels.
Termination of Loop Wiring:
Check the loop fire alarm cable with the instrument such as a Megger/Insulation Tester (500V).
o Insulation resistance to be checked between cores and earth. (Before installation of
detectors).
Check the Ohmic Value in the entire loop cables (After connection of detectors) using a
Multimeter.
Ferruling and identification of loop cables to be carried out clearly as per layout.
Do the proper termination and check the tightness.
Proper earthing of the panel to be made using a spade connector.
Install associate accessories including battery, front cover etc.
Provide power supply to the unit through a separate fused spur outlet.

Interface Unit: (to interface with other system in the station)

Identify the fire alarm interface unit package and check its contents
Terminate the loop cables in to their appropriate terminals on the PCB. Following are some of the
systems to be interfaced with:
o MCC Panel
o Lifts & Escalators
o Gas Clean Agent Fire Suppression Panels
o Fire Fighting System
o Fire Smoke Dampers
o BACS
The termination of system wiring is done by electrician as per the interface wiring diagram and wiring
schedule.
Check and test the wires and record it.
Detector Installation:
Identify the location of detector as per approved drawings
Detectors above slab to be mounted on G.I Back Box as per the approved drawings
Detector below ceiling to be mounted using G.I Back Box as per the approved drawings
Duct Detector to be installed using G.I Flexible Conduit inside the duct
Flexible G.I Flexible to be provided with adaptor for connection between G.I Junction Box and
Detector G.I Back Box
Detector below raised floor to be installed using Steel Angle / Channel Support / Slotted Rail as per
approved drawings
Detector to be protected from Dust after installation using suitable measures
Manual Call point Installation:
Identify the location of Manual Call Point as per the approved drawings
Manual Call Point Height Above finished floor level to be considered as per approved design
Drawings

Electronic Sounder and Sounder with Flasher:

Identify the location of Electronic Sounder and Sounder with Flasher as per the approved drawings
Electronic Sounder and Sounder with Flasher Height Above finished floor level to be considered as
per approved design drawings
Beam Detector :
Identify the location of Beam Detector as per approved drawings
Transmitter/Receiver and Beam Reflector to be installed as per the Height Mentioned in the
approved drawings
9) QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL
All works will be executed as per the above detailed methodology and sequencing and will be
inspected and tested in accordance with the requirements described in the ITP (M006-GDB-MEP-ITP-
00061).
10) HEALTH AND SAFETY/ RISK CONTROLS
The works will be performed in compliance with the Gold Line Metro Project Risk Register &
Management program M006-GDB-HMS-REG-00001.All risks are evaluated prior to any works
commencing, utilizing the matrices to determine the level of significance in terms of likelihood of
occurrence and severity of hazard based on the allocated numerical values. Refer to Appendix A for full
and detail Risk Assessments.
All necessary permits for welding, hot works, working in confine space should be obtained and placed
prior to start of installation/activities.

10.1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

All personnel involved in any of the JV’s operations are to wear the following PPE:
Hi Vis Jacket/Vest
Safety Helmet
Safety Footwear
Eye Protection
Coveralls
Safety Gloves (Task Dependent)
Ear Protection (Where Necessary)
10.2. Additional PPE /RPE Requirements
Welding Mask (Where necessary)
Dust Mask (Where necessary)
10.3. Personnel Training Certification
All certificates of competency and training are maintained by the HSE department. Equipment operator’s
qualification certificates should be available on the site for verification by the authorized personnel. For
specific personnel training refers to company procedure ref; P2 Training Procedure which is in line with
the requirements of QCS 2010 section 11 2:3:6
10.4 Site Security
The stations will have 24 hour security with the security guard being placed at the entrance gate at
each station. It will be the guard’s responsibility to ensure that any unauthorized persons do not enter
the site and that any authorized persons. It is the guard’s responsibility to ensure that all persons or
vehicles entering the site are logged within the register. The security guard will have his own office
which will be housed directly inside the boundary fence at the entrance gate.
10.5 First Aid Facilities
A trained first aider will be available at each station location and will be made known to all associated
with the project through the site induction. A first aid kit and eye wash station will be available on site
and will be placed within the welfare facility and will be clearly marked. The first aid kit will have the
capacity for up to 50 persons. Should an accident or incident need medical treatment then a site vehicle
will be available to take the IP directly to hospital.

10.6 STARRT Talks (Daily Briefing)

The STARRT briefing will be held every morning before work commences and will be given by the
foreman or supervisor and will be delivered to all site operatives associated with the task that day. The
STARRT card will be specific to the task to be undertaken that day and will be signed off by all operatives
who attended the briefing. All STARRT briefing cards will be kept within the HSE office and will be
available for inspection upon request.
11) ENVIROMENTAL MEASURES
General MEP Environmental measures in Appendix B will be followed and below measures and relevant
Environmental management Plans are to be strictly adhered to.
11.1 Waste Management
Burning or uncontrollable disposal of any type of waste is strictly forbidden.
Segregate, collect and store all waste to designated waste storage areas or / and
containers, according to the Waste Management Plan. Types of waste from works:
o Rubber / Mastic and other "plastic" materials -- to be disposed in the plastics skip
o Wrapping film -- to be disposed in the plastics skip
o Cartons -- to be disposed in the paper / carton skip
o Remains of conduit cuts -- to be disposed in the metals skip
11.2 Wastewater Management
Machinery washing / cleaning must take place only at designated areas or facilities.
Wastewater must be collected in holding tanks and collected by a waste management
11.3 Noise Pollution
Site equipment will abide by all (CE) standards.
Regular maintenance will take place on all machinery/motors to ensure operation within
normal noise parameters.
11.4 Dust Control
All devices must be protected from dust, dirt, mold and moisture from before delivery until
after installation at the site.
Works will be avoided in very dusty / windy days.