METHOD STATEMENT

DRAINAGE WORKS

Project Name:
Design, Construction, Completion and Maintenance of Court at Madinate Zayed, AL Dhafra
Region.

Method Statement Title:

Drainage Works
Employer: Method Statement Reference No:
MUSANADA
MZC-00SIT-AL-NIM-MEC-MST-0014-00-Rev.00

Index

1- Purpose:
2- Scope:
3- Legislation and code of practice:
4- References:
5- Definitions:
6- Resources:
6.1 Materials and their approval
6.2 Subcontractor approval
6.3 Shop drawings approval
6.4 Equipment
6.5 Human Resource
7- Role and Responsibilities
8- Safety Precautions/ Risk Assessment:
9- Detailed Construction Sequence (Methodology)
10- Inspection and Testing Plan ( ITP ):
11- Related Forms:
12- Attachments:
METHOD STATEMENT
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1.0. PURPOSE:

 The purpose of this Method Statement is to ensure that all activities related in
Drainage system are carried out sequence and serve as basic guidance for work
implementation. The aforesaid activities are in accordance with requirements of the
project specifications, approved Shop Drawings and relevant authorities’
requirements.

 Define the specific task to be performed and ensure a safe system of work
 To set out the sequence of construction and work procedure
 Show the procedure to ensure work complies with the specification and
drawings
 Ensure works carried out without any adverse impact on environment

2.0. SCOPE:

 This method statement covers the various steps involved in Drainage system
Construction at Madinat Zayed Court project.

3.0. LEGISLATION AND CODE OF PRACTICE:

The legislation and code of practice to be followed as per approved HSE plan of the
Project.
 DIN:8062 - Drainage pipes with Push fit pipe type , Class E UPVC Pipes
 DIN:1953 & 19534 – UPVC sewage & drainage pipes with rubber ring socket.
 Abu Dhabi Environment, Health and Safety Management System (OHSHAD)
 CoP 2.0-PPE
 CoP 3.0-Occupational Noise
 CoP 4.0-First Aid & Medical Emergency Management
 CoP 11.0-Safety in heat
 CoP 14.0-Manual Handling and Ergonomics
 CoP 17.0-Safety signage and Signals
 CoP 21.0-Permit to work
 CoP 22.0-Barricades of Hazards
 CoP 29.0-Excavation
 CoP 33.0-Working in, over or adjacent to road.
 CoP 36.0-Plant and equipment
 CoP 39.0-Overhead and underground services.
 CoP 44.0-Traffic Management.
 CoP 53.1- EHS Management during Construction
 CoP 54- Waste Management
 All UAE Environmental Regulation.

4.0. REFERENCES:
The following documents should also be read in conjunction with this method
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statement.

 Project specification Section for Drainage Works

 Add all related project specification sections
 Approved Project Quality & HSE Plan
 Approved shop drawing
 Scope of Work and Technical Specifications for all type of works.
 All other Specification as mentioned in Contract Technical Document and
Employers Requirement.
 Related Project Standards and drawings all indicated in contract document.

5.0. ABBREVIATION & DEFINITION:

Project Design, Construction, Completion and Maintenance of Court at
Madinate Zayed, AL Dhafra Region.
Client Judicial Department
Employer Musanada
Engineer RW Armstrong & associates l.l.c.
Contractor National innovative general maintenance l.l.c.
PQP Project specific quality plan
ADM Abu Dhabi Municipality
DRM Dhafra Region Municipality
NIGM National innovative general maintenance l.l.c.
CCG- Consolidated consultants Group
MST- Method statement
ITP Inspection and Test Plan
O&M Operation and Maintenance
HSE Health Safety and Environment
QAQC Quality Assurance and Quality Control
T.B.A To be approved
PTW- Permit to Work
INSP Inspector
PM Project Manager
SE Site Engineer
SS Site Supervisor
TS Technical Specification
MIR Material Inspection Request
WIR Work Inspection Request
RFI Request for Information
SO Safety Officer

6.0. RESOURCES :

6.1: Materials and their approval

 Aluminum Profiles - TBA

 Glass - TBA
 Accessories or hardware - TBA
 Gaskets - TBA
 Silicone – TBA
 Thermal Break of material.

6.2: Sub Contractor Approval:

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 Approved subcontractor prior to commencement of the Works.

6.3: Shop drawings approval:

 All shop drawing of the construction activity shall be approved.

6.4 Equipment & Tools:

 The Equipment and Tools will be used are below – Include Power tools, Hand tools,
Access equipment etc.

 Survey Equipment’s
 Protective clothing: Gloves, goggles, safety shoes
 Electric hammer action drill machine
 Spirit level
 One step scaffolding
 General toolbox items

6.5 Human Resources

 Project Manager
 QA/QC Engineer
 Site Engineer.
 HSE Engineer/officer
 Foreman/Supervisor
 Skilled & Unskilled Labours
 First aider

7.0. Role and Responsibilities (NIGM):

7.1. Project Manager (PM)will:

a) Review and approve the Methodology.

b) Ensure the proper resources have been adequately specified.
c) Ensure that all the safety measures are being considered.
d) Stop all unsafe work activities.
e) Ensure that the requirements of the Project Specifications and relevant ITP
is followed and implemented during construction

7.2. The Site Engineer (SE)will:

a) Plan and determine the required resources for conducting the work.
b) Interface with the safety personnel to ensure that all aspects about the work
are being considered.
c) Brief all the site Foreman’s with regards to their roles and duties.
d) Complete in-charge of site supervision.
e) Ensure that operatives and works shall comply method statement, toolbox
talks and general site briefing.
f) Communicate this Method Statement to his subordinates. Provide his
subordinates with the information they need to carry out their responsibilities.
g) Ensure that the quality of works meets the requirements of the project
specifications and ITPs.
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7.3. The QAQC Engineer:

a) Any assistance to the site team, QAQC Engineer will guide.

b) QA/QC engineer will independently monitor the activities of the work
processes.
c) Responsible for consultant inspection.
d) Activity briefing to site team prior to start any new activity.

7.4. HSE Engineer/Officer:

a) Ensure safe work procedures implemented and followed.

b) Provide required training.
c) Verify site activities are followed RA.
d) Stop all unsafe work activities.

7.5. Surveyor:

a) Ensure that all surveying equipment being used are calibrated and having
valid calibration certificate.
b) Ensure that the excavation progress to the required line and level.
c) The Surveyor shall be carried out the setting out for the area location, layout,
and line, width depth including trench, underground utility services and other
dimensional requirements in accordance with the approved drawings.
d) Surveyor is responsible for carrying out all setting out and survey works
under the guidance and supervision of the Site Engineer

8.0. Safety Precautions/ Risk Assessment:

Please refer the detailed methodology of HSE requirements and risk identified in Risk
Assessment sheet

8.0.1 Emergency Service Telephone: 056-9666234

8.0.2 Emergency Service Telephone:

 Fire Service/Civil Defence 997

 Hospital 998
 Police 999

8.0.3 Personnel Protective Equipment

 Safety Jackets
 Safety shoes
 Helmet
 Hand Gloves
 Safety Goggles
 Ear plug

8.0.4 Site Equipment

 Safety cones or barriers

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 Sign Boards
 First Aid Kit
 Fire Extinguisher
 Safety Harnesses

8.0.5 Emergency Arrangement

 Emergency Procedure shall be brief to all personnel

 Contact numbers for the emergency service shall be provided by the site safety
office and held by the foreman
 First aider and first aid kits shall also be assigned in different areas of the
project
 Presence of fire extinguisher in designated areas.
 Emergency contact no. were posted in strategic areas within the project
 All workers involved in activity shall strictly follow the emergency procedure

8.0.6 HSE traffic and Environmental Management plan

The Health, Safety and environmental Management Plan for the project has been prepared
to meet the various HSE & Traffic and Environmental management requirements as
mentioned in Contract Document and as per the established HSE & Traffic and
Environmental Management System and Procedure of M/s NIGM.

8.0.7 Environment

 M/s. NIGM will have overall responsibility of Environment

 All new workers and staff will attend environment induction courses before
inducted in site
 Typical Environment management measures shall be monitored according to
Project Construction Environment management plan.
 Good Housekeeping,
 Refer to Construction Environment management plan for detailed compliance
in regards with

 Noise control
 Air quality
 Control of Exhaust emission
 Control of dust emission
 Soil ground water quality
 Weekly and monthly environmental inspection shall be conducted

8.0.8 General Safety

 Project HSE Plan

 Safety Hazards and Precautions
 All personnel involved will be equipped with the necessary personal
protection Equipment including Hard hats, Safety Boots, Safety Glasses,
overalls, Gloves/ and Harnesses.
 All personnel will attend and complete site awareness and safety induction.
 All personnel will have read and understood the relevant method statement
and instructions.
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 A tool box talk will be part of all operatives' induction prior to commence of
each phase.
 All permits to work systems will be adhered to including Trench/Pit man Entry
permits
 Visitors shall be accompanied by person in possession of a valid safety
induction identity card.
 Safety precautions shall be implemented to control hazards and prevent
incidents to the public.
 Operations adjacent to public accesses and through fares to the public shall
be reviewed and monitored by the Safety Officer throughout the duration of
the works.

8.0.9 Induction

 All workers and staff shall attend the HSE induction before commencing
the work at site
 All personnel shall adhere the PPE
 All work shall attend toolbox talk held weekly
 Any unsafe act or condition are to be identified and corrected immediately
and referred to respective supervisor
 Any accident or incident shall be reported immediately to take preventive
measures

 Training

 All will be briefed with approve MS & HIRA

 Daily briefing shall be conducted prior to start activity
 Toolbox talk will be given to operatives.

9.0. DETAILED CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE (METHODOLOGY)

9.0.1 Mobilization of Plant/Equipment and Manpower:

 Mobilization of Plant/Equipment/Machinery and Manpower shall be as per

finalized and approved construction schedule / Programs.

9.0.2 Construction procedure (Methodology):

 General requirements,

 Prior to installation of underground pipe, location shall be marked on the floor

as per approved shop drawing.
 Support shall be made the floor by block work or by cement packing, as per
the slope required.
 The pipe shall be cut to required length and the ends shall be slightly
chamfered removing burs.
 Ensure that the end of pipe and inside the socket of fittings are free from
sward, grit etc.
 Mark on the pipe for required length to push into the fitting and apply
lubricant around the pipe seal inside the socket.
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 Push pipe fully into the socket of fittings either by hands or by using a
wooden block.
 Provide necessary clearance for liner expansion of pipes.
 Make sure the required slope and the level of the pipes are as per the
approved shop drawings
 All open ends of pipes shall be protected with temporary protective caps
during the construction.
 Check list must be prepared and consultant approval to be obtained before
covering by the gravel/stone.

Testing of underground Drainage piping

 Verify the installation as per approved shop drawing, manufacturer

recommendation and ensure the installation approved by consultant.
 The particular section of testing area shall be identified and each opening in
the line shall be plugged expect the highest opening in the section under
test.
 Fill the section with water not less than a 1m head of water.
 The water shall be kept in the system or in the portion under test for 24
hours.
 Check all the joints for any leakage. After found satisfactory arrange for
consultant inspection and approval.
 Make sure the pipe levels are undisturbed during the covering by gravel/
stone and backfilling.

Delivery of material

 Material will be delivered to site along with Delivery orders.

 Material inspection will submitted to engineer for review and approval
 The material will be unloaded and keep in safe to use, dry and covered
place.

Site installation

 Once the material is delivered to site and ready to install the readiness of
location is checked before fixing the frames and if any location is not finished
( plaster/paint) these items are not fixed and reported to main contractor

9.0.3 PROCEDURE

General procedural matters

 Upon formal receipt of construction approval from the Engineer, setting out
for the sewer lines will be carried out by the Contractor’s Surveyor, which will
be agreed with the Engineer’s Surveyor before proceeding with any
permanent work.
 Any obstruction observed during site inspection will be recorded and
photographed and confirmed in writing for reference and records.
 Following the issuance of the notices of intent to all the concerned
authorities, we shall liaise with the Engineer and the Municipality to
accurately record the conditions of existing manholes, wherever necessary
(for connection to existing system).
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 Based on received approved drawings from the various authorities in

response to our notices of intent, we shall carefully excavate a series of trial
holes with a view to locate the exact position of the services.
 Shop drawing for each line will be prepared and approved by Engineer prior
to start the actual work.
 Work will proceed in the event the proposed Storm line is unaffected by any
obstruction.
 In the event of obstruction conflict of any kind, necessitating relocation
outside the allocated storm reserve, the necessary permission for such
relocation will be acquired by the Engineer.

Notes on excavation

 Excavation will proceed after successful dewatering wherever required.

 As trunk sewer lines are in areas unaffected by space restriction and are in
areas of stable ground conditions, an open-cut to the safe angle of repose of
the soil will be adopted.
 The deep excavation will be in stages as per depth band.
 Where the proposed deep lines are located near an existing service or
structure, we will use trench shoring support for excavation prior to
commencement of any such excavation.
 Due care will be taken to maintain and support the existing services and
structures.
 Night watchman will maintain a vigil on the excavation and dewatering
installations, to keep the excavation free of water or loose materials at all
times.
 Diversions will be carried out by safety barriers.
 Access ladders will be provided for ease of entry and exit from the
excavations.
 Inspection requests will be given to the Engineer/Inspectors, for obtaining
approvals at various stages.
 The available bore hole results have due significance upon the method of
excavation and dewatering for a particular area.
 The excavated material will be moved to a safe distance from the trench
sides.
 Adequate shoring, battering of excavation sides will be undertaken to ensure
the trench remains stable & safe working environment.

Pipe laying

 Drawing shall be re-viewed by the Engineer & communicated to foreman in

charge of the Pipe Laying. As UPVC Pipes will be laid in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions concerning the laying of pipes and bedding for
the same, as submitted for approval.
 Upon receipt of the Engineer’s approval of the compacted formation, the
bedding material will be carefully placed.
 The stalked pipes will be lowered by and laid from downstream to upstream.
 UPVC pipes will be laid on the levelled blocks every 1 meter.
 The pipes will be checked for line and level jointly by our Surveyors and the
Engineer’s Inspectors..
 The side bedding will be compacted in layers, by 2 No. hand compactors,
simultaneously on either side of the pipe to impart symmetrical compaction.
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 Following this, the pipe surround material will be placed carefully in the same
manner, to a level of 30 cm in two layers above the crown of the pipe and
compacted. The Geotextile Fabric overlapping will be 30 cm.
 Selected materials previously excavated from the trench will be utilized to
backfill the trench in 150 mm layers, carefully compacted by hand rammers,
up to a level of 600 mm above the crown of the pipe.
 Water test in accordance with your Specification will be carried out as per the
attached method statement.
 When pipe laying is not in progress, we will ensure that the pipe ends are
closed at all times by plugs.
 Subsequently, backfilling will continue in layers, compacted in the lower
regions by mechanical plate compactors and in the upper region by hand-
operated drum rollers.
 Deflection test will be carried out immediately after 100 % backfilled (to
allowable limit).
 Compaction tests will be carried out for the backfilling, as directed by the
Engineer in unmade areas, to a minimum Proctor density . In areas under
roads, the compaction tests will be carried out in accordance with the ‘Abu
Dhabi Municipality Specification for Backfilling of Trenches & Excavation in
Asphaltic Roads, Tiled/Paved Parking’s and Roads’.
 150mm wide service warning tape will be placed 800 mm below the finished
ground level.
 General Method Statement for Construction of Gravity Storm Water Lines

 Procedure for water gravity test for UPVC

pipes

 Complete the granular bedding up to the soffit of the pipeline.

 Fix stoppers end plugs both at the upstream and downstream with tow pipes
½” dia. the upstream will be the ‘air release pipe’, while the downstream one
will act as ‘filling pipe’.
 Fill the line from downstream pipe (Filling Pipe).
 Keep the Air Release Pipe open to release the air.
 When water starts coming from the Air Release Pipe, the pipe will be closed.
 A pump will be fixed at the downstream end, fitted with a gauge and pressure
applied equivalent to 5 m. of water head or depth to invert plus 1.0 m.
whichever is greater.
 Measure the head at the downstream end.
 The pressure will be maintained for a period of 30 minutes.
 If there is any drop in pressure, water will be added from a measuring vessel
at 10 minute intervals.
 A record will be kept of the quantity of water added.
 The added quantity of water should not exceed 1 litre per day, per millimetre
of nominal internal diameter, per kilometre of pipe.
 Pipelines will be tested in length between manholes to manhole.
 General Method Statement for Construction of Gravity Storm Water Lines

Procedure for the storage of pipes

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 The Pipes & Fittings will be stored in a shaded in a shaded area for uPVC
pipes and GRP pipes with tarpaulin form direct sun and in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations.
 It will be ensured that the Pipes & Fittings do not come into contact with
sharp projections.
 The Pipes & Fittings will be stored in a flat level area and raised above the
ground on timber so that the lowest point of any Pipe or Fitting is not less
than 150 mm above the ground.
 The Pipes will be stacked in such a manner so that the height of the stacked
pipes does not exceed 2 metres.
 The Spigot and Socket Pipes will be stacked in such a manner so as to
ensure that Pipe layer have Sockets protruding at opposite ends of the stack.
 Rubber Joint Rings will be stored in an air-conditioned Store.
 General Method Statement for Construction of Gravity Storm Water Lines

General procedure for construction of new

port at existing manhole

 After completion of open cut excavation for the portion between existing
manhole and proposed manhole/chamber, the location of connection will be
exposed and marked on the external face of existing manhole wall.
 C.M.T. shall be notified, before any activity in manhole to ensure condition of
the down storm flow is in continuous operation to avoid any backflow and
maintain normal flow to enable us to carry out the respective works in
sequence.
 Cutting of existing MH wall protection for the marked location will be carried
out prior to breaking of concrete will be preceded by using small electrical
hammer till reaching the internal face of manhole wall.
 Grouting will be done surround the new port by using the approved grouting
materials.
 Once the curing time of grouting is completed, the protection for the
disturbed portions (external and internal) will be rectified as existing.
 The outer connection from the proposed manhole/chamber to the newly
constructed port will be done and encased by Concrete/Gravel Bed and
surround.
 Backfilling for the laid line and the exposed part around the existing manhole
will be carried out on layers as specified.

 Procedure for Inspection Chambers &

Manholes

 General Procedure for Construction of

Manholes
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 We propose to use a Pre-Cast manholes unit as per standard details

approved with internal coating and to use tanking externally for concrete
protection.
 Safety procedures will be adopted as described in the Safety Manual
submitted and will generally comply with the requirements.
 All manholes shall have a circular base unit above which a circular shaft shall
be constructed. The base will be cast in a single part. (Pre-Cast)
 Upon receipt of the Engineer’s approval for the formation, concrete blinding
to a depth of 50 mm will be poured and trowel finished to a top level 55 mm
below the invert of the manhole. Prior approval of the Manhole Production
Schedule will be obtained.
 The ‘torch-applied’ Water-proofing Membrane (5mm) will be placed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
 The membrane will be protected with 50 mm screed.
 Pre-Cast base pre painted is fixed on-line & level followed by shafts,
adjustments rings cover slabs
 Fixing procedure is maintained by fixing 2 no. Gasket strips of 20 mm width
between each joint. As detail 1 of
 250 mm thick removable concrete class b cover slab with 600 Ø circular
opening will be (eccentric) as shown on plan
 D.I. Cover & Frame (class D400/B125) as specified will be fixed to line &
level as per road camber by block work.

General method statement for construction

of manholes

 2000 mm Dia. MANHOLE ON 600-900 mm Dia. SURFACE WATER LINE

(DEPTH >6.0 M.):
 The method for the construction of the manhole will be identical to that
described in Method Statement expect for the SA, base to be casted on site.
(app 20 T)
 Upon completion of screed, the steel reinforcement for the base unit will be
cut, bent and assembled at the steel yard as per Contract Drawings nos. R
11 issue B as well as the approved Bar Bending Schedules. It will then be
brought to the site and with the help of a crane, placed above the concrete
spacers between the screed and the steel cage.
 Upon receipt of the Engineer’s approval for the steel reinforcement, the base
top circular plywood will be positioned above the reinforcement using spacers
between the steel and plywood.
 The prevention of uplift during concreting will be ensured by placing a
sufficient number of sand bags and tying the lifting hooks to plywood.
 After placing the external shutters and having the same checked and
approved by the Engineer, rest will be as per Method Statement except that
the first lift of shaft will be of 2000 mm Dia including the reducer slab, both of
which will be concreted separately and the reducer slab will have
reinforcement.
 The manhole construction detail for 2000 mm Dia is shown on Shop drawing.

10.0. Inspection and test plan :

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Attached Inspection and test plan No.: MZC-00SIT-AL-NIM-MEC-ITP 0014-00-Rev.00

11.0. Related Forms:

 WIR – Work Inspection Request
 MIR - Material Inspection request

12.0. Attachments:

 Appendix A: Inspection and Test Plan.

 Appendix B: Checklist
 Appendix C: Hazard/Impact Risk Assessment.