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Table of Contents
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................3 REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO TEST ................................................................3 DESIGN PARAMETERS .............................................................................3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS/DRAWINGS ..........................................................3 PRE START CHECKS/PRE-COMMISSIONING ....................................................3 COMMISSIONING/TEST PROCEDURES...........................................................4 INTERFACE PROCEDURE .........................................................................4 DOCUMENTATION .................................................................................4 DEMONSTRATION AND WITNESS PROCEDURES................................................4 COMMISSIONING FLOW CHART ................................................................4 INSTRUMENTATION..............................................................................5 STAFFING .........................................................................................5 SAFETY ASPECTS & PERMIT TO WORK REQUIREMENTS ....................................5 TESTING AND INSPECTION PLAN ..............................................................7 APPENDIX .........................................................................................8
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1. Introduction
This Method Statement covers the witnessing of Fire Damper drop test for all fire dampers within all ductwork systems throughout the development. A schedule will accompany this method statement detailing the dampers, the system they are located in and their physical location within the building.
3. Design Parameters
The location of the fire damper is to be checked against the requirements of the design in respect of the rating and temperature setting of each damper to be tested.
4. Reference Documents/Drawings
Hilson Moran drawing Contractor shop drawing and approval/status Method statement (approved/agreed) Damper test schedule
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d. The damper is built, and fire sealed into the wall/floor that the damper is intended to maintain the fire integrity of, in accordance with the requirements of the manufacturer. (Manufacturers details to be provided)
6. Commissioning/Test Procedures
a) b) c) d) e) f) Check installation of Fire dampers as per approved shop drawing. Remove the access door on duct to access damper. Remove the fusible link and verify the damper fully closes properly. Re open the damper and re install fusible link. Lubricate and clean the damper if deemed necessary. Label the testing acceptance on fire damper.
7. Interface Procedure
Confirmation that the ductwork system, enclosing the damper is complete, fully pressure tested and insulated.
8. Documentation
Test sheets Shop drawing Manufacturers certification (temperature/time rating)
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11. Instrumentation
There is no instrumentation required for this test. Tools are required and are listed in 2 above.
12. Staffing
Details of the engineer undertaking the process detailed above are required. Staff attending the test and their role and responsibility is required.
Safety Lighting
Safety lights will be used in case of power failure ensuring the good illumination of the working area to aid evacuation if necessary.
Task Lighting
Adequate lighting shall be provided to ensure the good illumination on the working area.
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Site general safety procedures will be followed. In case of emergency the Safety Officer or the most senior employee present will stop the work, and make the necessary emergency arrangements and report to the assembly points as described during Site Induction Course.
Fire Precautions:
No significant fire risks associated with this activity but general fire precaution measures will be taken as per Main Contractors instructions. Communication from site areas to Site Office via mobile phones issued to all engineers.
Environmental Considerations:
All waste materials are to be disposed of in compliance with the clauses in the main contract.
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15. Appendix
All attachments listed in this document are to be affixed to the document after this point.
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