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Method Statement for Testing & Commissioning of Fire Alarm System

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Purpose Page 03
2. Scope Page 03
3. Legislation and Code of Practice Page 03
4. Reference Page 03
5. Definitions Page 03

6. Resources Page 04
6.1. Equipment Page 04
6.2. Safety of Equipment’s Page 04

7. Safety Precautions Page 04

7.1. Construction Hazards Page 04
7.2. Personal Protective Equipment Page 05
7.3. Safety Training and Emergency procedures Page 05
7.4. First Aid Page 05

8.Detailed Testing & Commissioning Sequence (Methodology) Page 06

8.1. Procedure Page 06

9.Testing & Commissioning Program Page 09

9.1 Housekeeping Page 09
9.2 Protection of Executed Works Page 09
9.3 Responsibilities Page 09
9.4 Records Page 10

10.Inspection and Testing Page 10

11.Related Forms Page 10
12.Attachments Page 10

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1. Purpose

This document describes the methodology fortesting & commissioning of Fire Alarm System in Project, and to ensure
that all concerned persons are familiar with the sequence of activities, utilization of resources, and execution of the
works in compliance with applicable Safety and Quality Procedures, and Project Documents and Specification.

2. Scope of Works

This document covers the following scope of works:

This method statement is intended to outline the activities and the methods used for testing & commissioning of Fire
Alarm System. All activities will be carried out in accordance with the contract details and in full compliance to the
Contract Specifications and Documents.All work within the rights-of-way of the local municipal governments will be
done in compliance with requirements issued by those agencies.

3. Legislation and Code of Practice

 All related codes and standards referenced in the Contract Specifications

4. Reference

4.1. Contract Specifications.

4.2. Contract related drawings
4.3. Approved material submittals
4.4. Approved shop drawing & coordination drawings.
4.5. Manufacturer Recommendations for Installation & Commissioning

5. Definitions / Abbreviations

CxA : Commissioning Authority

CxM : Commissioning Manager
MREP: Manufacturer’s Representative
MS : Method Statement
ITP : Inspection Test Plan
PM : Project Manager
PPE : Personal Protective Equipment
PQP : Project Quality Plan
QA/QC : Quality Assurance / Quality Control
WIR : Work Inspection Request
HSE : Health and Safety Environment
CxT : Commissioning Third Party
HSE : Health and Safety Environment
Cx : Commissioning
6. Resources
6.1 Tools/Equipment
 Tool kit.
 Measuring Tape
 Ladder / Scaffolding.
 Calibrated Multimeter.
 Safety requirements tools such as safety shoes, safety helmet, safety glasses, fluorescent vest, and safety
gloves to ensure maximum ability of safe work and dust mask when require.

6.2 Calibration

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 All instruments used will carry current calibration certificates/certificates of conformance to the tolerances
specified in the referenced standards.
 Instruments will be properly maintained and protected against damage.
 Calibration periods for all instruments are as recommended by the instrument manufacturers and are in line
with the requirements of the Commissioning Specialists Association.
 Certificates will be available for presentation prior to commencement of the works.

6.3Safety of Equipment’s
Necessary measures will be taken for the safety of the equipment and any other works affected by the works subject of
this document. Relevant entities which might require protection include any such works in the vicinity of the area of
work or on the service access or discharge path.The construction team will ensure that any such requirements are
documented.

7. Health, Safety & the Environment

 A task based risk assessment and mitigation strategy is summarized in the attached table. Work will
commence as per safety regulations laid down in the contract specification and project safety plan.
 Safety gears shall be used. All personal protective equipment shall be used as appropriate according to the
nature of the job. For electrical works, provide nonconductive tools and PPE.
 Working on live power cables/equipment is not allowed. ELCB shall be used in temporary panel boards;
industrial connectors/sockets for temporary power cable connections.
 Always maintain cleanliness in work areas. Housekeeping shall be of good standard and all cut pieces and
debris shall be removed by the end of workday. Ensure that all lifting operations are carried out as per
approved procedures and safety regulations.
 Ensure that adequate barricade and signage "DANGER KEEP-OUT, HEAVY LIFTING IN PROGRESS" is provided
around the affected area. Work will be executed through Permit to Work system.
 All scaffoldings shall be checked by competent person and should carry green tags "safe to use", prior to use
for working purpose.
 All plant tools tackles will have valid certificate. Lifting machines, appliances and gear to be examined by
qualified rigger and come with valid certification.
 Workers working at height to wear their full body harness and should be anchored to a rigid point. Nobody is
allowed to stand on the top of the step ladder; worker should stand two rungs below from top of the step
ladder. A co-worker must hold the step ladder while in use. Work inside shafts are not allowed without work
permit and supervision. Work areas to be provided with proper lighting and ventilation at all times.
 Store tools and equipment and unused materials stacked in a safe area at the end of the workday.
 Method statement / risk assessments to be briefed to all concerned personnel and signed as read
/understood.

7.1 Construction Hazards (tick as appropriate)

Highly Extremely
Corrosive Oxidizing Toxic Highly Toxic Irritating Harmful
flammable flammable

       
Danger for the Constrained Slippery Danger of Falling from
Explosive Other
Environment Space Surface Electrocution Height
____________________
____________________
____________________
      ____________________

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The hazards identified above will be controlled under the overall Project Safety Plan which is a separate document
communicated to all parties on the project.

7.2. Personal Protective Equipment (tick as appropriate)

The works subject of this document requires that the following PPE be used:

Safety Eye Face Mask Respirator Ear

Helmet Hi-Viz
Precaution Protection Protection Required Required Protection

   
Gloves Safety Shoes Protective Safety Equipment
Lifejacket Other
Required Required Clothing Harness Guards
 Hot Work Permit Required

____________________
____________________
___________________
    
_

7.3. Safety Training and Emergency procedures

Before commencing any works, all employees will attend a site safety induction training to ensure all safety measures
are understood and implemented and to cover specific procedures in case of emergency. If necessary, practical training
exercises will be conducted on escape routes, signage, evacuation and rescue.

7.4. First Aid

Prior to the commencement of work, arrangements will be made for medical facilities and medical personnel to be
available from prompt attention to the injured person. The contractor’s vehicle assigned to the job site will be used for
transporting the injured person to the first aid station and to the nearest hospital when required.

Name of On-Site First Aider/s:

First Aid Box Location:

Location of Nearest Hospital:

First Aid and Medical Supplies available at site:

Potable Water Ice Cubes
10x6cm Sterile Gauze Pad 4x6cm Gauze Roller Bandage
10x10cm Sterile Gauze Pad 8x10cm Gauze Roller Bandage
Large Sterile Gauze Pad 10x12cm Gauze Roller Bandage
Burn Dressings 5cm Elastic Bandage

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7.5cm Elastic Bandage 10cm Elastic Bandage

Triangular Bandage Barrier Device for CPR
Adhesive Skin Tape Adhesive Leucoplast Tape
Emergency Blanket Safety Pins
First Aid Scissors Tweezers
Disposable Gloves Instant Cold Pack
Non-prescription Medicines (Aspirin,
First Aid and Burn Spray, Deep Heat Spray
Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen)

8. DETAILEDTESTING & COMMISSIONING SEQUENCE (METHODOLOGY)

8.1 Pre- Commissioning Procedure:

8.1.1 Checking system wiring:

A. Ensure that no power is applied to the 4100U fire alarm panel and that all wiring is properly connected.
B. Use the green grounding lug in the control panel for all measurements to ground. Each circuit must test
free of all grounds and extraneous voltages.
C. Use the volt/ohm meter to check each circuit type.
D. At the control panel, locate wires from each initiating device or indicating appliance circuit.
E. Check each circuit for extraneous voltage by setting the volt / ohm meter to 300VAC.
F. The meter must read 0 volts.
G. Set the volt / Ohm meter to 60 VDC .The measurements must read 0 volts.

H. Set the volt / ohm meter to OHMS X 10 and check the circuits using resistance measurements in following
table. Locate and correct any abnormal conditions at this time.

Circuit Type Meter Reading (recommended

values in brackets)
Class A / style D initiating Device circuit
From IDNet + to IDNet - (Infinity)
From IDNet + to Ground (Infinity)
From IDNet - to Ground (Infinity)
From IDNet + to IDNet + (Less than 25 Ohm)
From IDNet - to IDNet - (Less than 25 Ohm)

Class B / style Y, NAC circuit

From + to Ground Infinity
From - to Ground Infinity
End of line monitoring Resistance 10 K Ohm

I. Check all other system wiring to verify that each circuit is free of grounds and extraneous voltages.

8.2 Testing &Commissioning procedure

8.2.1 Type of initiating devices used in this project and their test methods are as follows:

 Smoke detector- Apply SOLO Aerosol in the smoke detector chamber until red LED glows steady

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 Heat detector – Switch on and place the heat gun covering the detector until the red LED glows steady.
 Manual Call Point – Open the MCP using Simplex key.
 Sprinkler Flow switch – Open the Test drain valve until FACP receives FIRE signal. (Sprinkler Supplier
coordination required).

8.2.2 Voice evacuation shall be tested by the following method.

 Create any fire alarm in the area.

 Check all speakers in the corridor and staircase Voice Evacuation Zone are functioning.
 Check the audibility and voice clarity.
 All the speakers for each zone will be tested at least once during detectors test for each voice evacuation
zone.

8.2.3 Function test of devices shall be carried out loop by loop as follows:

 Activate the devices described in 8.2.1. one by one

 Function test will annunciate to the FACP, The annunciation includes panel buzzer and LCD display of
location.
 The tests will be printed in the printer which is located in main control room.
 Check for cause and effects are functioned according to the approved matrix.
 If the test is successful, move to the next device and continue the test up to the consultant's acceptance.
 Check the sounders and bells are functioning.
 If the test result is successful, move to the next device and continue the test until all devices are tested in
the loop.
 If all devices tested successfully in one loop, move to next loop and continue in the same manner.
 If the “Alarm Silence” button is pressed, it will stop all notifications and an “ALARM SILENCE IN PROGRESS”
message will show in the FACP prior to stop the appliances.
 If the “SYSTEM RESET” button is pressed, “SYSTEM RESET IN PROGRESS” message will display and reset will
take place. Alarm will be cleared after a successful reset or the panel will show a message that “ALARM
PRESENT, SYSTEM RESET ABORTED”.

8.2.4 Function test of the Interfaces.

 Verify all interfaces are functioning in case of activation of corresponding initiating devices.
 Test shall be carried out in the sequence of loop by loop. It will be tested by activating any detector or
break glass in the loop and verify the following effects are taken place.
 It will be tested by activating one device in the building Also, one Manual Call Point will be operated in each
floor. The testing will be done as follows:

 Elevator: Create fire in any floors other than ground floor and ensure that the elevator lands to ground
floor. Create fire in ground floor and ensure that the elevator lands to alternate landing level. Once the
system is reset and the fire condition is cleared, the elevator relay will reset and will start functioning as
normal.

 Lift well pressurization fan: Create fire and ensure that all the fans turn on and once reset it should turn
off.

 Motorized Fire Dampers (Pressurization dampers & extract dampers): Create fire in any floor and make
sure that the extract dampers are opened in the incident floor and while the others remain close and also
make sure that the Pressurization dampers are opened in the above and below floors.

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 FAHU: Create fire and ensure that the FAHUs are shutdown.

 Stair case pressurization fan: Create fire in any floor and ensure that the fan is running (SPF pressure could
not able to maintain, running at constant pressure.

 Smoke Extract fan: create fire in any floor and the make sure that the fan is running (SEF pressure could
not able to maintain, running at constant pressure).

 PA system:Create Fire and Ensure that all Speakers are working.

 Fire Fighting System: Create Fire and ensure that the signal is going to the panel.

8.2.5 History Log

After successful testing of entire system a historical log shall be generated and printed for review and comments for
inspectors.

8.2.6 WALK TEST

The system has a Walk test feature which allows a single person to test the devices. Walk test enable will show as a
trouble warning in the system and will be cleared after successful exit of walk test. Walk test events also will be
recorded in Main FACP. System will reset itself after every device test.

8.2.7 Witness Demonstrations / Completion

After the successful commissioning the results will be recorded on the testing and commissioning sheets attached with
the document.

9. Testing & Commissioning Programs.

 As per main T&C program

9.1 Housekeeping
The work area shall be maintained neat and tidy as reasonable practical at all times.

9.2 Protection of Executed Works

Executed works in areas where other works are still being carried out shall be protected as per the contract
requirements.

9.3 Responsibilities
Commissioning Manager (CxM):
 CxM shall be responsible for entire Pre-commissioning and Commissioning of the System. All necessary
manpower, apparatus and instruments which are required for Pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
shall be supplied by commissioning team.
 CxM leads, plans, schedules and coordinates the Commissioning team to implement the procedure.
 Notification of any witnessing of Pre-commissioning & Commissioning activities shall be forwarded two (2)
working days prior to commencement of activity.

Commissioning Team:
 All Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning activities of System are the responsibility of supplier and
Commissioning Team.
 CxM shall check the commissioning works prior to submission to the CxA for witnessing and approval.
 In case of failure in any test, Cx Team will rectify, to re-offer the test to CxA for re-witnessing and approval.
 Final Testing & Commissioning Report for System will be forwarded to the CxA by the contractor team.

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QA/QC Engineer:
 QA/QC Engineer shall inspect the installation activities to ensure system completeness/readiness is achieved
before commencement of any Commissioning activity.
 QA/QC Engineers shall be monitoring the Commissioning activities to ensure quality standards are maintained
throughout testing and commissioning of System.
 QA/QC Engineers shall be witness the Pre-Commissioning and commissioning activities.
 Notification of any witnessing of Pre-commissioning & Commissioning activities shall be forwarded to the
QA/QC Engineer two (2) working days prior to commencement of activity
 QA/QC Engineer shall ensure system completeness/readiness is achieved before commencement of any Pre-
Commissioning activity.

Specialist Contractor:
Supplier shall perform Testing and Commissioning of all the system under direct supervision of MEP Engineers,
complying with the procedure specified in the specification as a requirement and in line with manufacturer
recommendations and instructions (included in manufacturer provided catalogue/O&M manual to be submitted as per
O&M Manual Submission Plan).

9.4 Records

In accordance with the Quality Management System, the following records will be maintained as documentary evidence
of the establishment of this method statement:

Records to be retained Responsibility Minimum Retention Disposition

Period
Work Notification Construction Manager As per Contract
( If required) Requirements
Request for Inspection& QA/QC Engineer As per Contract
Approval ( RFIA ) Requirements

10.INSPECTION &TEST / COMMISSIONING PLAN

 The Commissioning Engineer should verify that the CxT who is responsible for Testing & Commissioning
responsibilities for Commissioning is familiar with this Method Statement and is issued with copies of the
checklists.
 The CxT Engineer should satisfy the procedures provided by Commissioning Engineer inspections to ensure the
Commissioning of the system meets the specified Engineering requirements and approved drawings.
 As part of the assessment, the CxT Inspection Procedures must ensure a quantitative or qualitative acceptance
criteria for determining the prescribed activities have been accomplished satisfactorily.
 The CxT should verify any as-built record of system and confirm that the information meets the project
requirements.
 Request for Inspection & Approval (RFIA) shall be submitted by Commissioning Engineer to QA/QC department
for verification, inspection and approval in accordance with Commissioning Plan.
 Readable stamped approved Method of Statement to be available during testing and commissioning.
 All the instruments engaged for testing shall have valid calibration and certificate should be furnished.

11. Related Forms

 As per standard checklists for pre commissioning and commissioning.

12. Attachments

 Supplier T&C Procedure

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 Pre Commissioning Checklist

 Commissioning Checklists / Reports
 Risk Assessment
 Manufacturer Recommendations

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