Method Statement for Installation of
Ductworks with Accessories
Ductwork is an MEP work, if you are a quality engineer working in MEP contracting,
this method statement is for you.
1. Scope of Work
The scope of this method statement is to describe the measures and ways of
ductworks with required accessories as per project specification and project quality
plan
2. Field of Application
This method statement would be used to make sure the proper way of installing duct in
the areas where it is designed to be in-placed such as slab soffits, through slab, roof and
many more.
3. Purpose
The purpose of this method is to define the specific tasks to be performed by Company
relating the Installation of GI ducts works and to make sure quality of the output
including the safety of the works.
4. Reference
• Design Layout Drawing or Builders Work Drawing
• Material Approval Request
• Specification Section for Ductwork
5. Material
• GI Duct and Fittings
• Fiber Glass Duct Insulation
• Hanger and Supports
• Duct Adhesives
• Volume control damper
• Fire Dampers
• Fire Sealant
6. Manpower
• Project Manager
• Construction Manager
• Assistant Construction Manager
• Project Engineer
• Site Engineer
• Foreman
• Charge hand
7. Equipment and Tools
• Task Lifting
• Scaffolding
• Mobile Scaffolds
• Ladder (Only for offloading purposes)
• Standard Tool Kit for Duct Fabricator
• Lifting Slings
• Duct lifter
• Manlift
• Portable grinding machine
• Sheet metal cutting tools and bender
• Hand drilling machine
• Safety helmet
• PPE such as eye protection, dust and chemical mask, Hearing protection, Overalls,
Body Harness
8. Methodology
1. The ducts are made to conform to relevant standards and specifications. It will be
ensured that site measurements and approved drawing meet the required
standards.
2. MIR inspection will be carried out on the duct once it is delivered to site. This is
done to increase conformance to specifications before the ducts are covered.
3. Ensure that there is no leakage of air from between the pieces by using
recommended gasket on the TDF flanges. Use quality bolts and nuts (approved
brands) to join the pieces.
4. Use appropriately sized drill to mark the location of hangers in the slab.
5. Choose the correct sizes of anchor bolts; insert them into the drilled location and
use a hammer to fix it firmly.
6. Where structural steelwork will require support, beam clamps, glider clips, or
other devices that do not require welding or drilling of the steelwork shall be used to
attach them to the steelwork.
7. Choose the threaded rod that has the appropriate length and diameter; fix it by
carefully twisting the anchor bolt. Make sure you exercise caution to avoid
damaging the threads.
8. Lift the ducts one at a time through hoisting up the support level, make sure it is
positioned and aligned to the specified level in the construction drawing.
9. Use nuts and bolts to join the duct. Ensure that you have all the accessories needed
to complete the installation, such as supports and hangers.
10. Follow the approved drawing and specification while placing the hanger support.
Provide approved gasket before you place the duct over it. The sizes of support will
vary depending on the approved project drawing and specification.
11. Using the approved installation details as a guide, use nuts and washer to fix
the support.
12. Special channel support should be used for vertical ducts. Make sure this support
is bolted on the inner surface before it is fixed on the wall
13. Fabricated fittings should be used for all duck connections. Avoid diagonal runs.
Unless otherwise stated in the project drawing, duct should be located horizontally
and vertically.
14. Ductwork penetrating external walls and floors shall be sealed to the wall.
15. Ductwork that passes through floors, ceilings and walls should be padded and sealed
with a sealant. Also, it should get a fire rating if it will be passing through fire-rated
floors or walls. Fire damper should be installed at the point where the ductwork
penetrates the fire rated walls.
16. Install fire dampers in compliance with project specification and SMACNA standards.
17. If required, fire dampers/motorized smoke will be installed according to
the approved shop drawing and any other damper should be fusible link type.
18. There should be provision of an access door for inspection, calibration,
adjustment and maintenance of dampers in line with the project specification.
19. As each duct section gets completed, check and make necessary adjustments
to ensure that the ducts are in the correct level and alignment.
0. Use polyurethane to seal the open end of the duct temporarily, get rid of all
construction debris and clean up the site before leaving.
21. Repeat for other part of the ducts until the whole ducts are connected.
22. Carry out a thorough inspection after the installation is complete.
9. How to install Manual Duct Hoisting at a high level
1. Mark the point where the support is located. Drill the anchor bolt and place the
rod and angle bar to the support.
2. Use a pulley and a hoisting rope for the duct support and use the rope to tighten
the duct.
3. Put measures in place that will prevent slipping and tripping when lifting and
lowering the duct. Make sure you make a barricade and also provide a warning sign.
4. The ductworks should be lifted gradually and one part at a time and it can be done
mechanically or manually as the weight gets evenly distributed throughout the length
of the ductwork, ensuring that all dimensions and levels conform are in line with the
approved construction drawing. If the need arises to use mechanical lifting accessories,
they must be rated and certified before being used. All certification for lifting
accessories and equipment must be done before the equipment is used. The equipment
should be inspected and certified by a safety officer.
5. Use recommended scaffolding that has toe board protection and it should have
the approval of a scaffolding inspector.
6. Slowly hoist the duct until the desired height is reached. Slip the angle bar below
the duct and then release the rope from the duct. Same process will follow.
10 Proposed Control Measures to Reduce the Risks (use additional
sheet if necessary)
1. A three ton truck will be used to transport GI Ducts and accessories to site.
Vehicles and machinery older than 10 years will not be used and they will all be
inspected by main contractor logistic department personnel. Be mindful of the site
traffic signs and the speed limit of 20 km/h.
2. The entire loading and offloading of GI Ducts material will be inspected by main
contractor lifting team. The main contractor will provide a Third party certified mobile
crane operator, signaler, accessories and other appointed persons; he will also ensure
that the lifting permit is in place. All activity that involves loading and offloading will be
controlled by the Main contractor lifting supervisor.
3. A standard storage area with proper covering and shading will be provided for all
GI ducts materials. The material should be stored at least 1.5m from the ground.
Appropriate stopper/wedges will be made available.
4. The company makes sure that every employee is safety inducted before entering
the site, and they will learn about the site’s safety regulations and rules, site’s
emergency procedure, and so on.
5. JSA & PTB will be carried out and briefed daily before the commencement of work
on site by a concerned supervisor or engineer.
6. All personnel involved in the installation of GI Ducts and accessories will undergo
training by HSE officers on manual handling and safety precautions and procedures that
have to do with working at height.
7. All power tools and hand tools will be subjected to inspection, quarterly PAT testing,
before being used to ensure they are fit for use. All power tools must be 110 V
(depends on your country) and must come with double insulated cables. Color coding
will be maintained as per main contractor procedure.
