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Fire Alarm System Testing Method Statement

This document provides a method statement for testing and commissioning a fire alarm system for the King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz Project (KAP5). It outlines the scope of work, references, definitions, required materials, workforce, prior activities, quality control procedures, and approval process. Key steps include verifying materials and drawings, ensuring the work area is safe, following manufacturer and standard installation guidelines, and having quality inspectors monitor compliance with the method statement.

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Fire Alarm System Testing Method Statement

This document provides a method statement for testing and commissioning a fire alarm system for the King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz Project (KAP5). It outlines the scope of work, references, definitions, required materials, workforce, prior activities, quality control procedures, and approval process. Key steps include verifying materials and drawings, ensuring the work area is safe, following manufacturer and standard installation guidelines, and having quality inspectors monitor compliance with the method statement.

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King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz Project For Development of the

Security Facilities for MOI KAP-5 Group4

Contract No: Doc. No.: KAP5-BEC-00-000-00-MSS-LC-8879-00

Date Issued: 11-Dec-2017


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Method Statement

Testing and Commissioning of Fire Alarm System

Reviewed By Reviewed By Reviewed By Approved By


QA/QC Manager HSE Manager Project Manager Project Director

Name:

Signature:

Date:

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King Abdullah Ibn Abdulaziz Project For Development of the
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Contract No: Doc. No.: KAP5-BEC-00-000-00-MSS-LC-8879-00

Date Issued: 11-Dec-2017


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Client: Ministry of Interior – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Consultant: GIJV – Engineers & Architects

Contractor: Beijing Emirates International Construction Co.

Method Statement
Testing and Commissioning Fire Alarm System

Project for the Development of Security Facilities KAP5

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Contract No: Doc. No.: KAP5-BEC-00-000-00-MSS-LC-8879-00

Date Issued: 11-Dec-2017


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Technical Department
Planning and Development Section
Method Statement: Testing and commissioning of Fire Alarm System
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[00] Submitted to GIJV for approval

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Date Issued: 11-Dec-2017


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Document Approvals

Role Name Signature Date

Project Sponsor
M.O.I

Project Review Group

Project Director

HSE Manager

Project Control Manager

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IT Manager

Method Statement
Testing and Commissioning of Fire Alarm System

Table of Contents
1- SCOPE OF WORK....................................................................... 6

2- REFERENCES........................................................................... 6
3- DEFINITIONS........................................................................... 6
4- PRODUCT/ MATERIAL………………………………....................... 7
5- WORKFORCE…………………………………….......................... 7
6- PRIOR ACTIVITIES TO BE COMPLETED ………................................... 8
7- QUALITY ASSURANCE/ CONTROL.................................................... 8

8- PROCEDURES/ WORK METHODOLOGY ………………......................... 9-10


9- ATTACHMENT……………........................................................ 10

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1. SCOPE OF WORK
This Method Statement covers the nature and type of work for the testing and
commissioning of Fire Alarm System by Nesma to King Abdullah Project (KAP5).
This method statement gives guidelines contained herein so as to ensure that the job
execution complies with the requirement of the specifications and the authorities
concerned and serves the intended purpose to satisfactory level.
This procedure is to be read in conjunction with the relevant ITP, outlining the
responsibilities and the quality verification to be performed by various parties.

2. REFERENCES
 Contractor’s Quality Control Plan Set for Contract
 Project Specification
 Approved Drawings

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3. DEFINITIONS

MOI: Ministry of Interior (Client)


GIJV: GIJV Architect and Engineers (Engineer)
BEC: Beijing Emirates Construction (Main Contractor)
QA/QC: Quality Assurance & Quality Control
ITP: Inspection and Test Plan
RFI: Request for Information
IR: Inspection Request
MIR: Material Inspection Request
NCR: Non Conformance Report

4. PRODUCT/MATERIAL:
 Smoke Detectors
 Heat Detectors
 Break Glass Unit
 Control Module
 Monitor Module
 Sound Horns
 Flashers
 Main Fire Alarm Control Panel & Repeater Panel

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5. WORKFORCE:
 Construction team will ensure that manpower selected for the specified job is
well trained. Tool box talk shall be carried out before the work commences at
site to the involved workers through the supervisor and foremen in charge the
work, under the directives of in-charge engineer. The work procedure and
safety precautions should be clearly and concisely explained to the workers
in their own language so it is fully understood.

6. PRIOR ACTIVITIES TO BE COMPLETED:

 Prior to start the installation, refer to the approved design/ shop drawings related to,
the area of installations and ensure the required materials are available at site as
per approved material submittals. Any discrepancies, damage etc., found will be
notified and reported for further action.

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 Check all materials delivered to site is inspected properly by QA/QC


engineer/inspector and check if it is stored properly as per manufacturer
recommendations.

 Ensure that the work area is ready and safe to start the installation of Fire Alarm
System.

 Obtain the approved design/shop drawings with the latest revision in preparation of
carrying out the works.

 Ensure that the installations of Fire Alarm is carried out in accordance with
manufacturer’s installation recommendations, requirements of applicable standards
and in accordance with the recognized institutions and specified in project
specifications to ensure that the installation complies with the requirements.

7. QUALITY ASSURANCE/CONTROL

 The QC Inspector has the full-time surveillance during the activities to ensure that all
works has done as per this method statement. Any found deficiency shall be
immediately corrected based on the procedure and specification workmanship
requirements. To check all necessary documents are prepared and approved by
Engineer.

8. PROCEDURE/ WORK METHODOLOGY:


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 Check all materials delivered to site is inspected properly by QA/QC


engineer/inspector and check it is stored properly.

 Work shall be carried out by the site staff under strict supervision and guidance of
the concerned Supervisors/Foremen/ Engineers.

 Inspection Request (IR) shall be prepared and submitted by QA/QC


engineer/inspector for inspection and approval of employer representative.

 Site Engineer along with QA/QC inspector is responsible for all activities for getting
the work inspected/approved by consultant.

Installation of Fire Alarm System Components, and cables.

 Fix the fire alarm devices and evacuation speakers and devices in the designation
areas as per the approved shop drawings.

 Terminate the cables to the devices.

 Terminate the cables loop wise in the main control panel.

 Address the devices loop wise for the designated areas.

 Program the whole devices as per the addresses with location for the designated
areas.

 Install and connect all monitor and control modules for the fire related equipment
and program the same with fire interlock.

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 Identify all the cables with the device addresses.

 Fire alarm connection to elevator recall system, components, HVAC dampers, and
equipment, Fire Pump control panel and BMS etc.

Testing & Commissioning of Fire Alarm System

 Check the cable continuity and loop resistance.

 Power up the main fire alarm control panel.

 Enter the project details as date and time.

 Check for any faults and clear for the same.

 Check the devices randomly in all floors by creating the alarm for the proper
functionality.

 After the above steps are followed put system in normal operation.

 The above process will be executed by the approved fire alarm supplier.

 Check the system is detecting by the fire alarm panel and that all messages appear
on the monitor.

 Check the battery charger if it is working properly.

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 Check the fault message according to addressing and zoning.

 Consider system to be tested as per the approved cause and effect matrix.

Inspection:

 After completion of the installation, the same shall be raised for inspection.

 Inspection shall be carried out by the employer representatives.

9. ATTACHMENT:
9.1 Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)

9.2 Inspection Check List

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Common questions

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The method involves selecting a well-trained construction team and conducting a toolbox talk before work commences. Supervisors and foremen explain the work procedure and safety precautions in the workers' native languages to ensure full understanding, under the directives of the in-charge engineer .

The key components of the fire alarm system include smoke detectors, heat detectors, break glass units, control modules, monitor modules, sound horns, flashers, the main fire alarm control panel, and repeater panels .

The site engineer, along with the QA/QC inspector, handles all inspection-related activities, such as ensuring that the works are inspected and approved by consultants. They prepare and submit Inspection Requests (IRs) and ensure that installations meet the project specifications .

The Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) outlines the responsibilities and quality verification necessary to ensure that the job execution complies with the specification requirements and authorities concerned. It helps in organizing inspections and testing, thus ensuring that the installation serves its intended purpose to a satisfactory level .

Identification and programming involve terminating cables loop-wise in the main control panel and addressing devices for designated areas using specific addresses. The devices are programmed with location details for efficient recognition and alerting capabilities during an emergency .

Proper material inspection and storage are crucial as they ensure that the materials conform to project specifications and are in prime condition for installation. Inspections are carried out by QA/QC engineers to check compliance with specifications, and materials must be stored following manufacturer recommendations to prevent damage and ensure performance reliability .

When deficiencies are identified during surveillance, they must be immediately corrected as per the procedure and specification workmanship requirements. The QC Inspector oversees ensuring adherence to the method statement, and deficiencies are addressed promptly to maintain quality standards .

Post-installation verification involves testing cable continuity and loop resistance, powering up the main control panel, entering project details, checking for faults, and testing devices on different floors for proper functionality. The system is put into normal operation only after clearing faults, and the approved fire alarm supplier executes these steps .

Before installation, it is essential to refer to approved design/shop drawings, ensure availability of required materials as per approved submittals, check for discrepancies or damage, inspect materials properly, and prepare the work area safely. Latest design/shop drawing revisions should be obtained and installations must comply with manufacturer recommendations and applicable standards .

The method statement ensures compliance by requiring QA/QC inspectors to perform full-time surveillance during activities and immediately address any deficiencies according to the procedure and workmanship specifications. All necessary documents must be prepared and approved by the engineer .

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