TITLE: STATEMENT OF METHODOLOGY FOR INSTALLATION OF FEEDMAIN, CROSSMAIN AND BRANCHLINES
PURPOSE:
The puprpose of this methodology is to illustrate the guidelines and procedures on the installation of feedmains, crossmains and branchlines for Fire Protection works.
SCOPE:
The work procedure shall apply to Fire Protection works for the Construction of all permanent and major temporary works.
PROCEDURES:
A. PRE-INSTALLATION
1. Secure the approved plans and drawings to be used for the activity
2. Verify if the area is ready for the activity
3. prepare all the materials needed based on the approved material submittals. Materials should be checked and inspected upon delivery prior to installation.
4. Prepare all the required manpower, tools and equipments, and PPE for the installation.
5. Secure all the required work permits and safety permits prior to exevution of activities.
B. PIPE SLEEVING
1. Refer to the Statement of Methodology for Pipe Sleeving works posted on this blog.
C. INSTALLATION PROPER AND INSPECTION
1. Prior to installation of Pipe sleeves and piping layout such as feedmain, crossmain and branchlines, pipe should be applied with primer paint to avoid corrosion.
This should be done at the fabrication area.
2. Install hanger and support based on the approved plans by consultants and designers. Adequate and sufficient hangers are required throughout the piping lines.
Note that minimum number of hangers and the size of hanger rod and pipe sizes should be based on NFPA 13.
3. Install feedmain and crossmains by joining Pipes thru Mechanical Coupling or Welding.
4. After installation of Pipes coated with primer, retouch final paint on the pipes with torch marks.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
1. Adjustable Wrench
2. Torque Wrench
3. Threading Machine
4. Manual Pipe Threader
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