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METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF EARTHING

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF EARTHING SYSTEM

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Table of Contents
1.0. Scope...............................................................................................................................................3
2.0. Material...........................................................................................................................................3
3.0. Applicable Locations........................................................................................................................3
4.0. Method............................................................................................................................................3
4.1. Storage.........................................................................................................................................3
4.2. Installation of LV Earthing System...............................................................................................3
5.0. Installation of Equipotential Bonding..............................................................................................4
6.0. Safety...............................................................................................................................................5
7.0. Records............................................................................................................................................5

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1.0. Scope
This methodology and safety document highlights the details of the method of installation of the
Earthing System.
2.0. Material
2.1. The material used for the installation of the earthing system is as per British Standards:
7671 and British Standards: 7430.
3.0. Applicable Locations

3.1. Basement, Ground level, roof, Mechanical, and Electrical rooms at all levels.
3.2. All mechanical services exposed will be bonded to the earthing system, all extraneous
metal below 2.5 Meters shall be bonded.
3.3. Ceiling grids and other such metals & and systems shall be measured to assess whether
bonding may be required.
4.0. Method
4.1. Storage
4.1.1. All materials received at the worksite/project shall be observed and inspected
carefully and closely by the Quality Assurance Engineer and ensured that the
materials are as per approved material submittal/shop drawings.
4.1.2. Any discrepancies, damages, etc. shall be reported for further proper action.
4.1.3. The material found not suitable for the project to be removed from the site
immediately.
4.1.4. Earthing material shall be stored in a covered/dry place at all times to avoid
corrosion.
4.2. Installation of LV Earthing System
4.2.1. As per approved shop drawings, accurately identify and mark the location of
earth pits.
4.2.2. Coordinate with the Main Contractor for the installation of earth pits with
approved fixing details.
4.2.3. The copper earth rod will be driven manually into the earth. After gaining a
minimum depth of approx. 3 meters, the earth resistance will be measured
accordingly. If the Earth Resistance Value (ERV) is not as per the expectations,

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the process and work of adding further earth electrodes shall be continued till a
desired resistance value of less than 1 ohm is gained.
4.2.4. Adjacent earth electrodes shall be spread to at least 1 length of one of the
driven electrodes (6 meters) to achieve a result of less than 1 ohm. Work
Inspection Request (WIR) to be released.
4.2.5. The earth pit shall be installed after completion of the installation of earth rods
and a clear gap of 50 mm shall be maintained between the top of the earth
electrode and the earth pit cover.
4.2.6. The top of the earth pit shall be properly level with the finished floor level in the
area. Earth rods (electrode) connection to be protected with Denso tape
securely and appropriately.
4.2.7. The PVC sheathed single core earthing cables of specified size as per shop
drawings shall be laid between the earth pit and the earth bar inside the
building and terminated with proper type lugs/clamps.
4.2.8. The interconnection of the earth pit shall be as per the approved shop drawing.
4.2.9. All earthing connections shall be made after cleaning the surfaces thoroughly
and tightness checks for each connection shall be performed.
4.2.10. The continuity of earth connections shall be checked for every link in the
network by the ETA QA Engineer. Issue WIR. All joints to rods to have shrink-
wrap protection applied.
4.2.11. The downstream earthing connections from earth bars shall be made to the
panel boards, frames, and other equipment as per approved shop drawings.
4.2.12. Along with all power cables on earth cable of size as per approved shop
drawings shall be laid and it shall be terminated to the earth bar of the panel
and or equipment, which it feeds to, additionally with local earthing from the
earth bar.
4.2.13. On completion of the total earthing system and testing, WIR will be submitted
for approval to the Design Consultant.
4.2.14. The extent of bonding requirements to be identified and agreed upon between
R&P and MACE in line with project specifications, DEWA standards, statutory
requirements & and clause 3.0 above.
5.0. Installation of Equipotential Bonding

5.1. The metallic frame of all electrical equipment shall be connected to the nearest earth bar
with a specified size of earth cable.

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5.2. The earthing continuity of cable trays and trunking shall be maintained with earth links on
each joint of cable trays and trunking shall be connected to the earth bar with the
specified size of earth cable.
5.3. Flexible earth cable spiral shall be used for the earthing connections when there is the
possibility of expansion/contraction and also where vibrating equipment is installed.
5.4. The metallic water lines shall be bonded by an earthing cable of size not less than 6mm2
5.5. All bonding connections shall be carefully and accurately checked and examined for
correct tightness and cleanliness.
5.6. WIR will be issued for signature to the Consultant.
6.0. Safety
6.1. All safety measures shall be practiced as per the established project safety plan and
procedure.
7.0. Records
7.1. Inspection request duly signed off by Consultant.

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