The Method Statement for Water Heater Installation describes how the supply and installation of water heaters and related accessories should be done in a safe way as per HSE and project requirements.
Likewise, all quality assurance and control activities are conducted in a systematic way, where works are inspected to ensure that they are compliant with project specifications, which are verified and documented by ensuring the approval of the client’s representative.
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References of Method Statement for Water Heater Installation
This method statement is subject to the requirements as stated in the following regulatory & statutory documents, applicable standards, specifications, and building codes:
Project Specifications
Project-approved IFC drawings & Materials
Approved Project HSE Plan
Approved Project Emergency Response Plan
Approved Project Waste Management Plan
Access
Works will be started or carried out only when all associated main contractors’ procedures are completed and by ensuring safe access to work areas will be available through hoist lifts/access ladders to carry out the work whenever the main contractor site engineer & safety officers clearance is available.
Logistics
MEP subcontractor will deploy a dedicated team for the required logistics and material movement in and out of the project.
Health, Safety & Environment Hazards
Extreme heat and humidity
Extreme cold, high winds, and dusty condition
Mobile equipment-crane, forklift, etc. for material loading/offloading, transfer of materials to work locations
Temporary electrical supply for lighting, use of power tools, etc.
Improper stacking of materials
Manual handling/offloading & installation of water heaters
Working on the unsafe scaffold for the installation of water heaters.
Damaged hand tools-installation of water heaters
Uninspected power tools – drilling of holes for anchors
Unsafe working on ladders
Poor housekeeping & waste management
MEP subcontractor will comply with all safety measures as applicable to the project’s main safety requirements and follow approved HSE plans.
- Information to personnel regarding Health and Safety:
- Site Safety Inductions
- Ensure STARTT is discussed with the work group prior to work commencing
- Safety toolbox talks
- Environmental toolbox talks
- HSE training records / Toolbox attendance register
- Training courses ( Internal and Third-party Training)
- HSE Bulletin/HSE Site Notice Boards
- Site Engineers, Site Supervisors, and Site Foreman
- Permits and Certificates:
- HSE Permits and Certifications (as per activity requirements)–These should correlate with the activity Risk Assessment.
- Permit To Work (Prior to starting an activity):
- Ensure obtain the necessary PTW (Permit to Work), prior to allowing to work. Frequently training should be conducted by the site supervisor/foreman. Daily safety briefings should be conducted. Hot work permit
- Lifting Plan
- Working at heights/working on scaffolding or MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform)–Third-party certification for workers (competency certificates), operators, and equipment.
Definitions
MST – Method Statement
QCP – Quality Control Procedures
ITP – Inspection and Test Plan
PTW – Permit To Work
HSE – Health, Safety & Environment
EWH – Electric Water Heater
Responsibilities/Supervision
Project Manager
The project manager shall be responsible for overall project planning, procurement, technical submissions, and drawing submissions.
The project manager shall coordinate activities within the site team and with the management for the timely completion of activity in accordance with contract requirements.
Construction Manager
The Construction Manager is responsible for the work execution in compliance with the approved Method Statement for Water Heater Installation, HSE Risk Assessment, and project specification, issued for construction drawings, sections, and details.
Project Engineer
The Project Engineer for each discipline shall be responsible for the execution of the complete system in accordance with project requirements. He will be responsible for the day-to-day activities on-site, for materials, drawings, testing & commissioning, and allocation of departmental resources to work areas on site.
The project engineer will report to MEP Project Manager.
The Project Engineer shall coordinate all related MEP system activities with all other trades for progress monitoring.
Site Engineer
The Site Engineer is responsible to carry out the work as per approved shop drawings and method statements. He is also responsible to ensure adequate tool kits required for the works are in place prior to the starting of work. The Site Engineer reports to the Construction Manager.
The Site Engineer is responsible to ensure work has been done as per the specification and drawings; inspections are carried out based on ITP and quality control procedure and coordinate with QA/QC department for consultant inspections.
The Site Engineer is responsible to ensure that all safety precautions are ensured in place and that all personnel on-site are using the required personal protective equipment like helmets, gloves, shoes, and reflective jackets. The site engineer in coordination with safety officers will ensure all relevant permissions are taken prior to the commencement of works.
QA/QC Engineer
QA /QC Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the quality requirements and quality control measures for the project in coordination with the Project Engineer and Construction Manager.
Safety Engineer
The Safety Engineer will be responsible for the safety, health, and environmental aspects on site as per the project safety and environmental requirements/safety standards in coordination with the project engineer and construction manager.
Method to be Employed
Material Handling & Storage
On receipt of pipes and fittings, the materials shall be handled and stored in line with the following procedure:
All materials delivered to the site shall be new, free from defects, and of the same type & model as per the approved material submittal.
The materials should be received factory packed and should remain so until installation.
Delivered materials shall be carefully off-loaded using necessary manpower, or lifting equipment as
necessary to ensure no damage occurs. All lifting & handling procedures will conform to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Upon completion of receiving inspection, the Electric Water Heater units will be segregated model/size-wise and stored accordingly for easy identification.
Materials are to be stored on a flat surface in well ventilated, dry, and covered storage area.
Electric water heaters and their accessories shall be transported to the site in their original packaging.
Sufficient manpower & appropriate lifting equipment shall be used to load and transport the materials to the site/installation area.
Electric water heaters shall be fully protected/covered at all times.
Preparations/Pre-installation checks
Ensure that the Method Statement for Water Heater Installation is approved and the material delivered is inspected & approved by the consultant representative.
Confirm all approvals such as layout/detailed shop drawings, MEP coordination drawings, and material submittals are available.
Ensure the materials/accessories that are available which are received from the store are free from damages during transportation.
Check & coordinate with other trades/services prior to the installation. Ensure all civil works are completed for the area of installation plastering, painting, etc.
Ensure that the exact location of EWH is coordinated with the electrical layout to have access to the power supply layout.
Verify the ceiling space clearances in coordination with the approved ceiling layout plans.
Ensure there is adequate space around water heaters for removal and maintenance.
Obtain a work permit prior to the commencement of work.
Installation-Method Statement for Electric Water Heater
Installation of Electric Water Heaters
Follow the manufacturer’s procedure on how to install electric water heaters.
Select the installation as per the approved shop drawing and coordination drawing.
Confirm the correct model no., size & capacity of the electric water heaters & mark the final location for installation.
Make sure EWH is mounted on the wall surface. Mark and drill the correct holes for the bolts.
If it is not possible to directly install the EWH on the wall surface, use additional steel supports as required such as C- channels, angle bars, etc. Mark and drill the correct holes for the bolts of the frame on the walls.
Use the appropriate drilling machine to drill for the required diameter/size of screws insertion on the wall with a correct drill bit and ensure that all fasteners are properly tightened, and supports are aligned & secured.
Raise and install the EWH gently into the wall bracket/structure supports.
Ensure the EWH is properly installed, all screws are fastened and supports are rigid.
Piping Connections to Electric Water Heaters
Install the cold water supply inlet & hot water supply outlet piping by removing the temporary caps from the inlet & outlet connection nipples. Re-check to ensure that all pipes, valves, fittings & accessories are properly connected and the direction of water flow is correct.
Install valves and other accessories as per the latest shop drawing. All valves to be installed should be located for easy access to closing maintenance purposes.
Install the temperature & pressure relief safety device valve as per the manufacturer’s recommendation.
Provide proper pipe supports and pipe hangers to the associated piping, ensure pipe supports, and hangers are secured.
Provide proper identifications, tagging & labeling of pipes for the flow direction of the water.
Provide access doors for EWH where ever necessary/applicable for maintenance purposes.
A thermostatic mixing valve will be installed for the regulation of the hot water supply to the building.
Approved standard detail will be followed for the installation of the thermostatic mixing valve.
Labeling & Identification
Locate pipe labels/water heater labels where piping is exposed or above accessible ceilings in finished spaces; machine rooms; accessible maintenance spaces such as shafts and exterior exposed locations as follows:
Access doors, manholes, and similar access points permit a view of concealed piping.
Near major equipment items and other points of origination and termination.
On piping above, removable acoustical ceilings.
Where the change of direction occurs in piping.
Omit intermediately spaced labels.
The color coding and type of labeling/identification shall be as per the approved material submittal & relevant project specifications.
Training
All required training for stipulated installation activities is provided to all contractor’s technical staff for ensuring quality workmanship.
Resources
Manpower
Subject to main contractors programmer and scope/area available for MEP activities, but not limited to below:
MEP Supervisor
Foreman
Charge hands
Plumbers, pipefitters
Assistant fitters
Helpers
Material
Ensure materials being used are of the approved manufacturer from the project vendor list and of quality as specified – Electric Water Heater with accessories.
Tools & Equipment
Approved threaded rods & hanger supports
Hacksaw and blades-Chalk line/chalk powder
Portable hand tools-grinder/hammer-drill
Brush and clean waste/cloth
Spirit level & water level pipe
Standard toolbox set
Floodlights (For night works)
Measurement tape
QA/QC Requirements
Follow the approved Method Statement for Water Heater Installation, ITP, QCP, HSE Plan, and Material Approval & Checklist.
Supporting Documents
This Method Statement for Water Heater Installation is to be read in conjunction with the below-referenced documents:
Project Specification & Approved Drawings
Approved Value Engineering
Project Quality Plan
Project HSE Plan
Distribution
Copies of this Method Statement for Water Heater Installation will be circulated to the following for information & action:
Construction Manager
Site Engineer
QA/QC Engineer
HSE Engineer
Attachments
Risk Assessment
Inspection & Test Plan
Quality Control Checklists
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