METHOD STATMENT FOR PIPE LEAKAGE TESING

METHOD STATMENT FOR PIPE LEAKAGE TESING

1.  Purpose

   The purpose of this method statement is to describe methodology for PIPEWORK LEAKAGE TESTING and to ensure that the requirements from technical specifications.

2.  SAFETY PROCEDURE

   The contents of this method statement shall form the basis of a toolbox talk for all operatives and ensure that the availability of  (PPE) and tools provisions for testing prior the commencement of such works.

3.  Protection and Safety Equipment

   • Safety Helmet, Safety Shoes, Safety Vests
   • Safety Belts, Safety Goggles
   • Hand Gloves
   • Caution Tape, Traffic Control Cones

4.  Risk Assessment

   • Flooding during
   • Burst of pipe or fitting because of over
   • Danger of falls from
   • Falls, knocks or trips due to poorly lit areas within the
   • Electrocution when using electric hand tools, extension cords
   • Damage of paint and equipment due to over pressure test and theft of installed valves.

5.  PROCEDURE FOR PIPEWORK LEAKAGE TEST

   

   5.1   Pre-Commissioning Check

   • Prior to start the test, refer to the approved installation and ensure that required materials are available at
   • Supervisor to carry out a visual inspection of the work areas, materials, tools, safety equipment and confirm ready to commence works.
   • Preparation of tools and materials such as pipe leakage test kit, accessories and hand tools prior to commence the works.
   • Ensure all work areas are released by the main contractor before proceeding with the
   • Check the location of pipe routing in relation to the structure and architect as indicated on the
   • Fit blanking devices in accordance with the drawings and ensure that enable a blank to be cut-out after the testing is
   • Access to adjacent to each blank is required.
     

     5.2     Gravity Test Methodology

     • Remove all obstructions, debris and superfluous matter from the
     • Sucre all drain stoppers and/or bags in the end of the pipelines and all associated branches under
     • Ensure all pipelines with minimum 5 meters head and maximum 3 meters head from highest horizontal.
     • Fill water to the pipelines at least 30 minutes before the test to allow for water
     • Internal test shall be a minimum of 30 minutes and otherwise testing at least 8 hours.
     • Measure the loss of water inside the pipeline.