Method Statement for Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Fire Fighting Equipment

Method Statement for Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Fire Fighting Equipment:

Equipment Covered:

  • Fire Hose Reels
  • Fire Hose Cabinets
  • Fire Extinguishers

📌 1. Purpose

This document outlines the procedures for the installation, testing, and commissioning of firefighting equipment as per project specifications, approved shop drawings, and safety standards.


📦 2. Scope

Covers the complete lifecycle of firefighting equipment, including:

  • Supply
  • Installation
  • Testing
  • Commissioning

All activities shall comply with the manufacturer’s guidelines and project-specific technical documents.


📚 3. References

  • ISO 9001:2008
  • Project Quality Plan (PQP)
  • Project HSE Plan
  • Latest approved shop drawings
  • Manufacturer’s manuals and material submittals

📖 4. Abbreviations

  • PQP: Project Quality Plan
  • HSE: Health, Safety & Environment
  • QA/QC: Quality Assurance / Quality Control
  • ITP: Inspection & Test Plan
  • MIR/WIR: Material/Work Inspection Request
  • UPVC / HDPE / PEX / G.I. Pipes: Pipe materials used in FF systems

👷 5. Responsibilities

👨‍💼 Project Manager

  • Ensure timely progress and material availability
  • Maintain quality and safety in coordination with QA/QC & HSE

🏗️ Construction Manager

  • Supervise worksite activities
  • Coordinate inspections and approvals

🧑‍💻 Site Engineer

  • Implement approved method statements
  • Monitor progress and coordinate inspections

🛠️ QA/QC Engineer

  • Ensure compliance with drawings/specifications
  • Raise MIRs/WIRs and conduct required tests

🧰 Site Foreman

  • Oversee daily tasks and distribute resources
  • Report progress and issues

🦺 HSE Officer

  • Enforce safety protocols
  • Conduct safety briefings and ensure proper PPE use

🗃️ Store Keeper

  • Manage delivery and storage of firefighting materials
  • Coordinate with QA/QC for material verification

🛠️ 6. Tools & Equipment

  • Tool Box & Measuring Tape
  • Electric Drill & Threading Machine
  • Pipe Cutting & Grinding Machines
  • Torque Wrench & Pressure Gauge
  • Mobile Scaffold & Staging Platforms
  • Safety PPE, Warning Signboards

🚧 7. Installation Procedure

✅ 7.1 General Requirements

  • All equipment must be inspected via MIR prior to installation
  • Qualified personnel must perform tasks per approved drawings

🚛 7.2 Delivery & Transport

  • Equipment should arrive in proper packaging
  • Handle with care to avoid scratches or dents

🏠 7.3 Storage

  • Store in dry, protected areas
  • Keep items in original packaging until needed

🔩 7.4 Installation Sequence

⚠️ Safety First

  • Conduct toolbox talks
  • Use PPE and follow site-specific HSE rules
  • Display caution signage during works

🔧 Pre-Installation Checklist

  • Verify civil clearance and approved shop drawings
  • Ensure no clashes with other services
  • Access areas must be cleared and safe

🧯 Fire Hose Reel & Cabinet Installation

  • Confirm manufacturer’s specs and accessories
  • Mark mounting points precisely
  • Install with supports (steel brackets if needed)
  • Connect piping and verify valve accessibility
  • Conduct inspections via WIR after installation

🧨 Fire Extinguisher Installation

  • Follow approved locations on shop drawings
  • Install mounting brackets correctly
  • Use appropriate extinguisher types (e.g., Dry Powder, CO2)
  • Raise inspection request for consultant approval

✅ 7.5 Testing & Commissioning

🔍 Visual Inspection

  • Inspect hoses, nozzles, and piping
  • Ensure full reach, no tears, proper rewind

🧪 Testing Process

  • Operate hose reels for smooth extension and rewind
  • Check valve leaks (≤5ml in 5 minutes)
  • Ensure minimum flow rate (≥0.33 L/sec)

⚙️ Commissioning – Fire Hose Equipment

  • Verify hose racks swing and hose extends freely
  • Confirm nozzle functions properly
  • Ensure cabinet is accessible, locks function, glazing intact

🧯 Commissioning – Fire Extinguishers

  • Inspect safety pins, pressure, and hoses
  • Test spray into a safe location
  • Replace seals and log inspection results

📎 8. Attachments

  • ✅ Inspection & Test Plan (ITP)
  • 📋 Installation Checklist
  • 🧪 Testing & Commissioning Checklist
  • ⚠️ Risk Assessment Report

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