Method Statement For Installation Of Cable

Tray Or Trunking
Method Statement For Installation Of Cable Tray Or Trunking System For Building
Electrical Services described below:

1. Introduction and Scope of this method

statement
This method statement is written for the purpose of establishing method and
procedures for the Installation of Cable Tray and G.I Trunking System for the building
MEP services.

2. Applicable Projects Specification

Section: ELECTRICAL CONTAINMENT

Division: INSTALLATION

Sub Division: Subdivision

3. Location of Activity
Inside and outside the building.

4. Health and Safety Hazards

Specific safety measures have to follow as applicable, and all the safety measures are
covered separately in the project safety plan.

5. Operation
1.

Materials: Materials used will be as per the material submittal approved by the
engineer and routing as well and sizes will be as per the approved drawings in coordination with other services.
2.
Storage / Protection: Cable Trays, Trunking and Accessories shall be unloaded
with care to avoid any damages. If they are shipped in packs or pallets, each pack of
pallet shall be lifted individually with suitable lifting equipment. Every precaution
shall be taken to preserve their cleanliness before installation.

6. Installation Of Cable Tray Or Trunking System

For Building Electrical Services
1.

To make sure that the entire installation is in conformance and in accordance

with the design intent of the project for the Electrical and Low Voltage System in

addition to the specification and as per approved shop drawings and comply with
Local and International Standards.
2.
Adhere to the drawings as closely as possible. The right is reserved to vary the
runs and sizes of Cable Trays / Trunking and to make offsets but maintain as far as
possible the free area of each duct work section, where necessary to accommodate
conditions arising at the building.
3.
Before beginning installation in any area, examine all parts of the adjoining work
onto which applicable work is to be placed. Should any condition be found which will
prevent the proper execution of the work, installation shall not proceed in that area
until such conditions are corrected by the contractor.
4.
Cable Tray / Trunking shall be stored on site under cover in dry, well ventilated
storage facilities.
5.
Where sizes of Cable Trays / Trunking are not detailed on drawing then tray shall
be adequately sized to support the cables without bunching and a 25% reserve margin
shall be allowed in size and weight be loaded.
6.
All routes are chosen to allow ease of access to all cables when installed. All
horizontal cables are to be set around all vertical rising services as necessary. Ensure
sufficient clearance from soffit for every installation.
7.
Earth continuity conductors shall be provided across gaps in all Cable Tray /
Trunking runs and bolted connections.
8.
Support shall be by means of steel brackets installed at intervals necessary to
provide a rigid fixing and to ensure that deflection does not exceed 5mm mid span of
support when fully loaded. Treatment of cut edges as per cut edges to be included.
Supports for Tray / Trunking (spacing) shall be as per standard practice and
manufacturer's recommendations.
9.
Additional support shall be provided where the Cable Tray / Trunking changes
direction or cables drop out of the cable tray. Dome headed bolts, nuts and washers of
finish suitable to the tray shall be used between trays.
10.
Suspension sets comprise threaded M10 zinc or cadmium plated hanger rods
together with nuts and locking washers, supports channel hold down clips all of which
shall have a galvanized finish. Any cut ends supports, rods, etc, must be corrosion
protected by use of galvanized or equal. No extended rods to be left.
11.
The cable tray shall be installed with a 40mm minimum space between the
structure and the tray.
12.
All cable shall be securely fixed to the tray, work and the complete installation
must be carried out in a neat and workmanlike manner without crossovers.

13.

Cables on face-up horizontally fixed tray must be secured by use of the tie wraps
where not in view. If cables are bunched or single cables greater than 25sq mm are
installed, cleats or metal straps shall be used.

7. Responsibilities
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
a.

Project Manager:
To ensure that all the preparation and application works are carried out
according to the Contract Specification.
To ensure that the progressing of works is carried out according to the
planned program and as per the approved method statement.
To ensure that all equipment and material required executing the work are
available according to the planned Construction Programme.
To co-ordinate with the Main Contractor, MEP co-coordinator and Safety
Officer for a safe and proper execution of the works.
Site Engineer:
To ensure that the works are carried out according to the Contract
Specifications approved method statement.

b.
c.
d.
3.
a.

b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

g.
h.
4.
a.
b.
c.
d.

To provide all necessary information and distribute responsibilities to his

construction team.
To monitor the progress of work in relation with the work program and to
report to the Project Manager.
To co-ordinate with the safety officer and to ensure that the works are
carried out in safe practicing methods.
Foreman:
The foreman will carryout his duties by maintaining continuous
coordination with the site engineer on daily basis, and ensure proper distribution of
the workforce in the required and planned locations.
To ensure that his assistant foreman/ charge hands are aware of the job
requirements and they have enough information to carry out their duties properly.
To ensure in consultation with the site engineer that the manpower
involved in the works are moving as agreed and planned for the work.
To ensure that the daily work is progressing as planned and advise the Site
Engineer of any requirement for the additional resources.
To control disposal of waste materials according to the instructions
received from the site engineer.
To ensure full coordination with the safety officer to maintain safe working
and proper house keeping of the site, following the approved safety measures and
further ensure that all his working team are aware of the same to prevent accident
and losses.
To inform the site engineer and of the areas ready for inspection.
Distribution and the control of materials shall be monitored by foreman
and storekeeper.
Safety Engineer:
Ensure the implementation of all the safety measures in accordance with
the HSE plan and everybody aware of it for it's proper implementation.
Ensure all the implemented safety measures are adequate to maintain the
safe working on the site.
Inspect all the site activities and train the persons to prevent accidents and
its proper reporting to the project manager and the client.
Ensure that the site is maintained clean and tidy.

8. Manpower Required
Charge Hand and Experienced Technicians

9. Inspection And Test Plan Format For

Installation Of Cable Tray Or Trunking
ITP
Claus
e No

Inspection
Description

Type of
Inspection

Design and
Drawings

Review of
Documents

Material Approval Review of

Testing Requirement/
Acceptance Criteria

Verifying /
Control Data
Forms

Design
Drawings

All the Drawings

Design
drawings,
Authorities
Departments
Requirements.

Approved

Should be as per the approved

Documents

Reference
Document

Documents

Check Installation
of Cable Tray /
Visual
Trunking

Request for
inspection of
works

Visual
Measurement
Instrument, Earth
Test

Drawing,
Specification

drawing and Specification

Submittals

Approved
Method
Statement

Proper bends correct level and

Location, route material should
have minimum status of No
Objection with comments (2)

Approved
Drawing
Method
Statement

Approved
Drawings

No obstructions Level, Routes

Approved
Drawings

10. Materials Requirement

Cable tray / trunking and accessories

11. Equipments Requirement

The equipments that will be engaged for Installation of Cable Trays and Trunking works
will be as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Wire cutters
Hacksaw
Measuring tape
Drill machine
Wooden hammer
Flat file
Screw drivers
Open and box spanners
Base Cutter

12. Health and Safety

Strictly followed as per the manufacturer's Health and Safety recommendations for
handling and use of the materials. Ensure all involved personnel shall be aware of the
same.

13. Supporting Documentation

This method Statement should be read in conjunction with the below referenced
documentations:
ITP for Cable Tray and Trunking

14. Distribution
Copies of this method statement have also been issued to the following for information/
action/ comments:

Project Manager
Site Engineer
Foremen