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INSTALLATION OF PANELBOARD
PURSUANT TO SPECIAL CONDITION 5, WE , SKY ORYX JOINT VENTURE, VERIFY THAT THIS SUBMITTAL SATISFIES ALL
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONTRACT, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLARIFICATIONS / PROPOSALS
ACCEPTED BY THE ENGINEER:
STATUS 2: REVISE & RESUBMIT. WORK MAY PROCEED SUBJECT TO INCORPORATION OF COMMENTS INDICATED.
PERMISSION TO PROCEED SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE ACCEPTANCE OR APPROVAL OF DESIGN DETAILS, CALCULATIONS ,
ANALYSES, TEST METHODS, OR MATERIALS DEVELOPED OR SELECTED BY CONTRACTOR AND SHALL NOT RELIEVE
CONTRACTOR FROM FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONTRACT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS.
Comments
Item Section
Reference Reply Comment (JT Thomas/OBI ES& H )) Action
1 RA A.1 & A.3 These task not specific to panelboard installation
inside the building in an enclosed room Not applicable/Deleted
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. SCOPE OF WORK
4. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
4.1 Environmental Impact assessment.
4.2 NDIA E S & H Contractor Requirements
4.3 Contractual Requirements.
4.4 Emergency Procedures.
5. QUALITY ASSURANCE
5.1 Contractual Requirements.
5.2 Critical works.
5.3 Inspection & Testing.
5.4 Follow up & Evaluation.
6. APPENDICES
6.1 Risk Assessment Form
6.2 NEMA Standard PB 1.1
6.3 UL 486 A Standard
6.4 NETA ATS-Standard
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1. INSTALLATION OF PANELBOARDS
2. SCOPE OF WORK
2.1 General Description
The methodology covers the procedure to be followed for the sequence of work. The
main works involve in the installation of Panelboard in accordance with Section
16470 . This document describes the method of installation of Panelboards for the
NDIA Airport project. The document describes the characteristic and general scope
of work for the supply and installation of Panel boards at Concourse A, B and
Main Terminal and Concourse C building.
The use of the right tool and equipment is paramount in order to achieve a quality
of work and performance not mentioned the qualification of personnel working for
it.
A. Lifting/Hauling Equipment
B. Tools
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2.3 Materials
All materials that will be used will be based on approved material submittal,
shop drawing and specifications.
Item
no. Description Unit Qty
1 Lighting Panel set 75
2 Power Panel set 418
3 Distribution Panel set 120
Coordination meetings with the other trade contractors will be carried out in order
to notify their interfacing works.
SOJV will inform in advance all related internal sub-contractors and organize a
meeting to prevent future problem during the installation of Panel board.
In case of any interface issue with other contractor on site,
Call CP18 Interface Manager Mr. George Yousef (Ph: 580-8797)
2.4.4 Permits & Certificates How will the installed panel boards
be released to energize after all
Permit to work testing is done?
Do you have a permit to energize
panels and systems?
Is there a need for a Lock-Out
2.4.5 Lay down Areas Tag-Out process here?
Materials and equipment will be laid in pre-determined and designated laydown
area .Electrical panels will be shifted partially to designated Substation Rooms
after the completion of its pre-requisite civil works .Hauling of panels will be
carried manually by skilled worker and install simultaneously.
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2.4.6 Communication
Communication on site will be provided by radios and cellular phones (if the
Cellular phone doesnt work in all areas, radios will be preferred).
a. Prepare Purchase Order and ensure that all approved shop drawing; material
submittal and specification are properly transmitted to the vendor/manufacturer.
b. The procurement Engineer shall follow up with the supplier for the timely delivery of
the equipments.
c. The vendor/manufacturer shall formally submit the complete test report prior to
release for shipment of the equipment.
a. Ensure equipment are adequately protected from moisture, dirt, dust, and
mechanical damage during construction.
b. Where damage is observed, a thorough inspection will take place and be reported
on damage report in accordance with contract procedures. After inspection the
equipment will be resealed to prevent ingress of moisture or dust.
c. The equipment shall be inspected and verified against the approved material
submittals.
d. Doors and panels shall be checked to ensure proper opening and closure.
e. Circuit Breaker rating and number will be checked against the panel schedule.
f. Busbar connections will be inspected for correct phasing and their tightness
checked using a torque wrench in accordance with vendors recommendations.
g. The presence of all identifying and warning labels will be checked.
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2.5.4 Site Survey
Site Engineer shall perform the following task.
a. Verify the access route prior to the delivery of equipment on site.
b. Check and to ensure that any special supports needed for panelboards in/on the
walls or floor are installed.
c. Inform in advance with a report the existence of any foreseen problem
encountered.
a. Install panel boards and accessory items according to NEMA PB 1.1 refer to
Appendix 6.2.
b. Install panel boards and accessory items according to manufacturers installation
manual.
c. Mounting height top of trim 1880 mm above finished floor as per CTI
Resolution No. 25045-18-AA-RFI-000-00855.
d. Plumb and rigid without distortion of box. Mount flush panelboard uniformly flush
with wall finish or in accordance with approved shopdrawing.
e. Provide panel directory (typed, not hand written) indicate installed circuit loads after
balancing panelboard load.Obtain approval before installing.
f. Do not knock out non needed breaker blanks. Panel should come with no open
slots.
g. Provision for Future circuits at flush panelboards.Stub four 27 mm GRC empty
conduit from panelboard into accessible ceiling space or space designated to be
ceiling space for future. Stub four 27 mm GRC empty conduit into raised floor
space or below slab not on grade.
h. Arrange conductor into groups, and bundle, and wrap with cable ties after
completing load balancing.
i. Connecting conduit will not be used as support.
j. Label each panelboard with engraved laminated plastic nameplates white lettering
on black face mounted with corrosion resistant screws. Provide a single line text
with 13mm high on 38mm high label, where two lines are text required use letter
50mm high.
k. Make equipment grounding connection for panelboards as indicated.
l. Earthing connection of Panelboard shall be bonded to main grounding grid.
m. Tightened electrical connectors and terminals, including grounding connections,
according to manufacturers tightening torque values. Where manufacturers torque
values not indicated, use those specified in UL 486A and 486B.
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2. Testing Agency
a. Provide services of a qualified independent testing agency to perform specified
testing.
3. Testing Procedure
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A.3 Test Values
4. Balancing Loads
After Initial acceptance, but not more than 2 months after Final Acceptance, conduct
load-balancing measurements and make circuit changes as follows:
6. Cleaning
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2.6 Organization, Responsibility & Supervision
Item Category Qty Purpose
1 Site Electrical Engineer 7 To coordinate /lead the works
2 QC Electrical Engineer 3 To inspect the quality of work and
prepare IRF for inspection to
SOJV/OBI
3 Safety Officer 3 Safety and Health matters
4 Foreman 7 Coordinates and control the
performed application done
5 Electrician 50 Skill works
6 General Worker 30 To help the work
7 Drivers 2 Vehicle Driver
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Confined space entry training will be provided to all personnel to be engaged
with work.
Signed and approved permit shall be posted at the entry portal of the confined
space.
Internal atmosphere will be tested with properly functioning direct reading
instruments.
Testing and monitor tools and equipment to be used.
Will provide signs ensuring warning of existence and location of confined space.
GC-19 WATCHING and LIGHTING: The Contractor shall in connection with the
works provide and maintain at his own cost all lights, guards fencing and
watching when and where necessary or required by the engineer or by any duly
constituted authority for the protection of the works or for the safety and
convenience of the public or others.
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GC-31 COOPERATION with OTHERS:
GC-31.1: There may be other contractors, and agents or employees of the
Employer working at or adjacent to the site during the performance of the works
by the contractor. The contractor shall, at the Engineers instructions and
orders, allow those other contractors who might be working for the Employer
the opportunity to enable them to execute their work. The contractor shall allow
the same opportunity to the workers of the said contractors and to the
employers workers and to Government workers who might be employed at the
site or adjacent to it, to execute any work not included in this contract or to
execute any contract which might be performed by the employer and which is
related to the works of this contract, annexed to, or complementary to the
works.
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9. Contractors employees shall be subject to Contractor inspection of all
vehicles, tool boxes, carry boxes etc. at the site.
10. Minors (anyone under 18 years of age) will not be permitted on site.
11. No private vehicles will be used on site, outside of designated compounds.
Only Contractors vehicles bearing Contractors logo may be used on Site.
12. Delivery Vehicles
a. All contractors shall ensure that all delivery vehicles entering the site
have some form of paperwork, such as delivery note collection
note/off hire note or NDIA order, stating the purpose of the visit. It is
in the interest of the Project and or services, a correct order number,
name and or location is given at the time of ordering to ensure correct
delivery of those goods, materials etc., and all likely losses are
minimized or traced.
b. All delivery vehicle drivers must have the following Personal
Protective Equipment available for use if his delivery task requires
him to work outside:
Safety Helmet
Hi Visibility Vest
Safety Boot
Safety Glasses
c. Compliance with the above delivery requirements is the sole
responsibility of the Contractor. Failure to ensure compliance will
result in stoppage of offloading.
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3.8 Emergency Procedures
In the event of an emergency, such as earthquake, all workers shall be
evacuated and assembled at the secured area.
In the event of an emergency, Contractor shall follow the Emergency Procedure
as instructed by OBI ( Ref: 25045-M-TSV-MAHT-18-0047 dated on 20 April
2006);
All the contact numbers should be called only in case of emergency
In case of emergency our contact persons name and their phone numbers
are as follows;
1. Mr. Paul Nel: 5716234, Mr. Atsuta:557-9215, Mr.Huseyin:5851095
2. Dial 999 and giving the location as NDIA Bechtel Construction Site, Ras
Abu Aboud Road.
3. Dial 556-5947 NDIA Emergency Response Number
4. Dial 581-8965 Project Security to bring the emergency services to the
incident location.
4. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
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13.4: Contractor shall comply with all access restrictions, including prohibitions
on access to certain areas on or adjacent to the jobsite and require its
personnel and those of its suppliers and subcontractors of any tier comply with
all signage and designations related to such restricted areas. Restricted areas
may include, but are not limited to:
i. designated wetlands;
ii. Environment mitigation study areas;
iii.cultural/historical/archaeological sites;
iv. designated fish, wildlife, or vegetative habitat.
13.5: Contractor shall immediately stop work in any area where cultural
resources or artifacts with archaeological or historical value are discovered, and
immediately notify employer. No artifacts, items, or materials shall be disturbed
or taken from the area of discovery. Neither contractor nor any of its suppliers
and subcontractors of any tier shall have property rights to such artifacts, items,
or materials, which shall be secured and guarded until turned over to Employer
or the appropriate authorities. Contractor shall also require that its personnel
and those of its suppliers and subcontractors of any tier comply with this
provision and respect all historic and archaeological sites in the area.
13.6: Contractor shall immediately stop works in any area where contaminated
soil indicators (such as odors or appearance), unknown containers, piping,
underground storage tanks, or similar structures are discovered, or any other
materials which are reasonably suspected to be toxic or hazardous. Contractor
shall then immediately notify employer and stop work area shall be confirmed
by employer. Activity in the stop work area shall only resume upon employers
written approval.
13.7: Contractor shall maintain the cleanliness of roadways when transporting
fill or spoil. Contractor shall provide appropriate facilities to ensure prompt clean
up of mud, dirt and other debris.
5. QUALITY ASSURANCE
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5.3. Inspection & Testing
ITP for Installation of Panelboard will be submitted later
Document No: 25045-A1000-18-ITP-E-010
6. APPENDICES
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Appendix 6.1
RISK ASSESMENT
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NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE METHOD STATEMENT. WHEN APPROVED IT
MUST BE KEPT AT THE WORKING PLACE FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES
5 4 3 2 1
LIKELYHOOD
IF NOT VERY ALMOST
CONTROLLED UNLIKELY LIKELY VERY LIKELY
UNLIKELY CERTAIN
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RISK ASSESSMENT
Worst case E Controlled
No TASKS / ACTIVITY HAZARD AND Rating H PREVENTATIVE & CONTROL MEASURES Rating
RISK IDENTIFICATION L S R S (Eliminate, Reduce, Isolate, Control, PPE, L S R
Discipline)
A. Biophysical Hazards
A.1 Dark work area/Insufficient Tripping hazard 2 1 2 H Proper assesment of minimum lux 5 4 20
light during night work requirements in every work area.
(Never work on dark).Secure
adequate lighting equipment and
accessories.
HOUSEKEEPING
A.2 Usage of Extension chord Tripping hazard 3 3 9 M Extension chord or any wiring should 5 4 20
not be run across aisles or
walkways.This can cause someone
to trip and wiring can be damaged
and introduce electrocution hazard.
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Employees will not be permitted to
work above vertically potruding
reinforcin steel unless it has been
protected to eliminate the hazard of
implement.Elimination of this hazard
may be accomplished by bending the
steel over or covering the protruding
ends of the steel with timber, rebar
caps or other suitable material.
Exposed vertical and horizontal rebar
should be suitably capped or
otherwise protected by approved
method.
A.5 Moving vehicles,during Hit by moving equipment 3 3 9 M Barricading of work area especially 4 4 16
transport of materials and on an open space where transport
equipment vehicles are free to mobilize.
Install signages and warnings.
Introduce defensive driving training
for all drivers.
Being crush/hit by the falling 2 3 6 H Prohibit workers to work under the 5 4 20
objects. suspended load or there is on-going
lifting operation which the location is
within the crane radius.
A.6 Lifting operation Hit by falling object Lifting equipment certificate of load 4 4 16
test,operators certification, daily
checklist, lifting plan if required, etc.
Do not allow anyone to stand
beneath any suspended load or
within the danger zone during lifting
operation.
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A.7 Dust from environment Eye irritation, 3 3 9 M Proper selection of PPE, dust mask, 4 4 16
googles.
Spraying water to the road or the
work vicinity to reduce dust.
A.8 Dust created by work e.g. Eye injury 3 3 9 M Acquire drills, tools/equipment that 4 4 16
drilling of slab. has dust collection mechanism.
Proper selection of PPE:Dustmask,
googles, hearing/ear protection, long
sleeve, glooves.
Operators of handpower tools must
be certified user or trained.
B. Mechanical Hazards
B.1 Getting contact with rotating Body injury, damage of 3 3 9 M Barricade the immediate work area. 4 4 16
wire brush, drill bit property Training on power tools handling is
beneficial.(power tools are
dangerous to the hand of untrained
users.)
Ensure the tools has enough
protection guard against accidental
contact.
Ensure the tools has enough
protection guard against accidental
contact.
Proper selection of PPE is
important.Never use loose clothing,
national dress is not allowed.
B.2 Spark from metal Eye injury 3 3 9 M Proper selection of PPEe.g. face 4 4 16
shield,googles, tight gloves, national
dress is not allowed.
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A portable fire extinguisher should be
with in 6m radius of the work activity.
B.3 Finger, limb may caught in Body Injury 3 3 9 M Proper coordination between workers 4 4 16
during , hand gloves and steel toed shoes is
repositioning/alligning of needed, use wood or metal actuator
Panelboard is necessary.
B.4 Manual Handling Body Injury When handling the panelboard, hold
it by both the sides firmly.
Provide personal protective
equipment
Provide safe manual handling
techniques from manufacturer.(Max 25kg/person)
C. Electrical Hazards
C.1 Direct contact with live Electrocution 3 2 6 H Periodic and comprehensive 4 4 16
powerlines, grounded tools, inspection should be conducted by a
Damaged electrical cords trained electrician(connection can
vibrate, loose,or corrode,protected
insulation on wirings can get scraped
or naked).
Extension cords should never be
used in place of permanent wiring on
machinery or equipment.
Extension cord should be equipped
with 3 prong, grounded plugs.
Cords with the grounding prong
missing should be removed from
services and tagged for repair or
replacement.
Use only cords that are rated for the
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load should be used.
Electrical Tools
Power cords attached to electrical
tools should be inspected for nicks,
cuts or places where bare
conductors are exposed.
All blades/prong should be in place(
including the grounding prong) and in
good condition.
There should be no sign of arcing,
moisture or chemical damaged.
On & Off switch should operate
properly to prevent sudden,
unexpected stop, starts, or speed
changes.
Grounding/Bonding
All stationary machine should be
equipped with a ground wire to
prevent electric shock or equipment
damaged in the event of short circuit
case.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
GFCI should be available to provide
workers additional protection or
anywhere there is a significance risk
of contacting grounded surfaces
such as metal tanks.
This should be available whenever
power tools are used outdoors.
Each GFCI should be checked
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before each use to make certain it
trips according to the manufacturers
specification.
D. Hazardous Material
D.1 Touch up Paint for Panel irritants, sensitizers and 3 3 9 M Conduct training, briefing/information 4 4 16
intoxication.Explosion & dissemination.
Fires, Adopt the right to know law.
MSDS should be available and
follow the instruction in how to
handle such materials.
Chemical Identification:Each
container in the area should be
clearly labeled with at least the
name, and any appropriate hazard
warnings.
Notes:If you find container without
label, or cannot identify the
contains.Carry out the following.
1.Seal the container and tag it as a
potential hazardous material.Mark it
do not open, do not use.
2. Store the container in a secure
area until it can be identified and
labelled or disposed of.Keep it from
other chemicals.
3. Notify the appropriate people.
4. Document your actions.
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E Plant and Equipment
E.1 Lifting Equipment
Boom Truck
E 1.1 Lifting of materials, tools Obstruction,Falling,Bumping 2 3 9 H Inspect the lift for any damage.If 4 4 16
Head, hit by Falling there are any cracks or other
object,trip damage on the lift, or any parts are
missing-Do not use it
Inspect the carry bar for any signs of
cracking or damage and that it
rotates freely.
Use PPE.
Forklift
E 1.2 Lifting of Panelboard from Tipover, crushed,fall,struck Set the parking brake before 4 4 16
Pick up /Delivery Truck dismounting the powered forklift.
Pallet must secured to the frame of
the forklift.
The operator must drive slowly
enough to make a turn.
Sound the horn at cross aisles
Operator must have certificate to
operate.
E 1.3 Erection and Dismantling of Trips,Fall from height, Hit by 1 2 2 H Caster and wheel brakes shall be 4 4 16
Scaffolding falling object,Crush injuries locked.
Termination of Conduit into All tools and materials are secured or
Panelboards removed from the platform before the
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mobile scaffold is moved.
Use PPE.
Ladders
E 1.4 Termination of Conduit into Slip, Fall 3 3 6 M Place the base of the ladder on a 4 5 16
Panelboards firm, level, dry surface.
Secure the bottom and the upper
part of the ladder, by tying them
(from stiles, not rungs) with ropes or
straps onto a stable, fixed object.
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Ladder are vendor certified as ANSI
Type A1 (ISO or equivalent )
Two or more people do not work
from the same ladder( unless
specifically designed for 2 persons.
Type of ladder tobe used near
energized equipment
Quarterly inspection and color coding
of ladders.
Awareness of workers on ladder
safety requirements.
Check physical condition of ladders,
position/placement of access
ladders.
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RISK ASSESSMENT COMMUNICATIONS FORM.
I, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS RISK ASSESSMENT HAS BEEN DISCUSSED WITH ME AND THAT I UNDERSTAND THE
CONTENTS AND THE RISKS INVOLVED IN THE TASK TO BE PERFORMED. I HAVE ALSO BEEN INSTRUCTED ON THE SAFE METHODS TO
PERFORM THIS TASK.
NAME CO. NO SIGNATURE NAME CO. NO SIGNATURE
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Appendix 6.2
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ANSI Approval Date
October 14,2003
Published by:
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PB 1.l-2002
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PB 1.l-2002
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APPENDIX 6.3
UL 486A
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APPENDIX 6.4
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