PROJECT
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Method Statement of Mechanical Work
For Mechanical Fire Protection System
Installation
METHOD STATEMENT i
Contents
PROJECT ............................................................................................................ i
Contents ...............................................................................................................ii
1 PURPOSE..................................................................................................... 1
2 SCOPE OF WORK ....................................................................................... 1
3 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................... 2
4 RESPONSIBILITIES ..................................................................................... 3
5 PROCEDURE ............................................................................................... 3
5.1 General Description ................................................................................ 3
5.2 Material................................................................................................... 4
5.3 Plant, Machinery & Equipment ............................................................... 5
5.4 Manpower............................................................................................... 5
6 CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES ............................................................... 6
6.1 Material Storage and Handling ............................................................... 6
6.2 Pre-Planning Stage ................................................................................ 7
6.3 Construction Stage ................................................................................. 7
6.3.1 Underground Pipes .......................................................................... 7
6.3.2 Piping Fabrication ............................................................................ 9
6.3.3 Pipe Installation Welding On The Trench....................................... 10
6.3.4 Indoor Hydrant Piping and Sprinkler Piping Installation ................. 10
6.3.5 Sprinkler Head ............................................................................... 15
6.3.6 Pre-Action Wet Pipe Sprinkler System........................................... 17
6.3.7 Outdoor Hydrant Box .................................................................... 21
6.3.8 Indoor Hydrant Box....................................................................... 23
6.3.9 Portable Fire Extinguisher ............................................................ 26
7 APPENDIX .................................................................................................. 27
APPENDIX 1 Permit to Work (PTW) .............................................................. 28
METHOD STATEMENT ii
APPENDIX 2 Job Safety Analysis (JSA) ........................................................ 29
METHOD STATEMENT iii
1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this statement is to document the correct procedure
of Mechanical Fire Protection System installation for ... Project, identify the
reference documents or applicable codes and standards, the construction
of the ... under ...
2 SCOPE OF WORK
This method statement is the necessary measures to ensure that all installation
representative.
The scope of this plan is to provide a guideline for the implementation of
quality assurance on installation work of Fire Protection System.
The following Standards and Codes of Practice shall be applicable to the works:
a) Project Specification
- Section 2.0 - General Requirements for Fire Protection Systems
- Section 2.1 - Automatic Fire Sprinkler System
- Section 2.2 - Fire Hydrant System
b) Local Code
- SNI 03-3989-2000 - Tata Cara Perencanaan dan Pemasangan Sistem
Springkler Otomatis untuk Pencegahan Bahaya
Kebakaran Pada Bangunan Gedung.
- SNI 03-1735-2000 - Tata cara perencanaan akses bangunan dan akses
lingkungan untuk pencegahan bahaya kebakaran
pada bangunan gedung
- SNI 03-1745-2000 - Tata cara perencanaan dan pemasangan sistem pipa
tegak dan slang untuk pencegahan bahaya kebakaran
pada bangunan gedung.
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- SNI 03-1746-2000 - Tata cara perencanaan dan pemasangan sarana jalan
keluar untuk penyelamatan terhadap bahaya kebakaran
pada bangunan gedung
c) NFPA 24-2019, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains
and Their Appurtenances.
d) NFPA 75-2020, Standard for the Fire Protection of Information Technology
Equipment.
e) NFPA 20-2019, Standard for Installation of Stationary Pumps.
f) NFPA 15-2017, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems.
g) NFPA 13-2013, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler System.
h) NFPA 14-2019, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant,
and Hose System.
i) NFPA 10-2013, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguisher.
j) NFPA 72-2016, National Fire Alarm Code.
3 DEFINITIONS
TERMS DEFINATION
Project
Owner
Consultant (RE)
Main Construction
MOS Method of Statement
MSA Material Submission Approval
Table 1 Definition
METHOD STATEMENT 2
4 RESPONSIBILITIES
NO DESIGNATION QTY RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibility for Overall Commercial,
contractual & technical performances
1 Project Manager 1
associated with specific project. Reporting to
the Project Director.
2 M&E Engineer 3 Planning and supervising installation activities
Inspect, verify, and prepare work statement for
3 QA/QC Engineer 1
a quality installation works.
To provide toolbox and guidance to work and
4 Safety Officers 1 to ensure that work is carries out in a safe
manner
Obtain permit to work, control the sequence
according to MOS, approved shops
Drawings,and MSA, ensure mechanical aspect
of the work are according to the specification.
Ensuresafe practices are followed and ensure
quality of workmanships during execution.
5 Supervisor 3-5
Ensure material temporary storage and
practice / standard requirement.
Ensure all the tools being used for the
installation are calibrated and meeting the
.
To carry out all the mechanical aspect of the
Installed Pipe Pressure Testing.
6 General Worker 10-15
Table 2 Resposibility
5 PROCEDURE
5.1 General Description
The Fire Protection System Installation to be carried out at ... project
by ...
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5.2 Material
The fire protection system installation to be carried out at ... Project. All
materials shall be as per the approved material submittal.
Item Descriptions Purpose
Fire ProtectionSystem
1 Fire Hydrant(diesel) Pump
External Hydrant System
(FHPR 1-01 and
2 Fire HydrantJockeyPump
External Hydrant System
(FHJPR1-01)
3 Fire Hydrant(diesel) Pump Stand
(FHP 1-01and FHP1-02) PipeSystem(IndoorHydrant)
- As
4 Indoor HydrantBox apointwhereextinguishingwater
hose connection and storage of
equipment to extinguish the fire
located inside the building
Outdoor HydrantBox - As a
5
pointwhereextinguishingwater
hoseconnection andstorage
ofequipment toextinguish
thefire located outside thebuilding
6 - As the point where
HydrantPillar
theextinguishing water hose
connection
7 BreachingValve -
8 SprinklerHead - Detecting hot temperatures
occurring due to fires, and
simultaneously as a fire
suppression directly
9 Portable - Light fireextinguishers
WaterTypeFireExtinguisher
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Item Descriptions Purpose
Fire ProtectionSystem
10 Above GroundSprinkler and - Distribution
HydrantPipe extinguishingwaterinstallation
above thesurface
11 Under GroundSprinkler and - Distribution
HydrantPipe extinguishingwaterinstalled
Table 3: List of Materials
5.3 Plant, Machinery & Equipment
Item Descriptions Purpose
1 Cutter CuttingPipe
Pipe and accessories
2 GeneralToolbox
fabrication/Installation
3 ChainBlock Lifting tool for pipe installation
Welding of pipe and piping
4 Welding Machine
accessories/fittings
Tightening connections of threaded pipe
5 Pipe Wrench
and accessories (small pipe size)
6 Threading Machine Creating pipe thread (small pipe size)
7 Drill Machine For pipe support fabrication/installation
For ground excavation/backfilling,
8
Excavator Lifting/SettingPipe
9 Compactor Compacting ground
10 Scaffolding Temporary structure for Working atHeight
5.4 Manpower
The actual manpower of each type of installation may vary according to the site
condition and requirement. All workers shall wear appropriate PPE (Hard Hat,
Protective Boots/Safety Shoes, Safety Goggles, High Visibility Vest and Protective
Gloves) and safety harness when working above 2 meter in height.
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6 CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES
6.1 Material Storage and Handling
a. When the material arrives, it is checked for compatibility with the
approvedmaterial, alldocumented in the Receipt Inspection Form.
b. Storage of pipe material is carried out in an open area with sufficient space and to
consider safety aspects and does not impede construction activities.
c. The storage method for the pipeline is shown in the figure by calculating the safe
height. ASTM A53 pipes should always be stacked on a base of raised wooden
battens. The battens should be of sound timber free from protrusions and at least
100mm thick x 100mm wide. The battens should be positioned approximately
900mm from each of the pipes.
Square stacking:
The sockets at each end of the preceding tier locks the pipes in position.
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Parallel stacking using wooden rolling boards:
An adequate numbers of chocks should be wedged under the outer of each tier
and nailed to timer bearers to ensure stability
Pipe material is sent and transported to the work site using heavy equipment.
6.2 Pre-Planning Stage
a) Secure all necessary design information and prepare all the necessary designed
drawings
b) Submission of design drawings for approval.
c) Prepare all necessary shop drawings and determine the actual position to
commence installation with the mobilization of required work force, tools and
equipment.
6.3 Construction Stage
6.3.1 Underground Pipes
Hydrant and Sprinkler installations for external lines use Black Steel
ASTM underground pipes, following the sequence of work.
Mapping the pipeline by using the specified coordinates specified
shall be approved the shop drawing.
Conducting soil excavation by using an excavator inside that has
been determined shall be approved shop drawing.
Conduct soil compaction using a compactor machine and
followed by spreading sand.
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Setting out saddle block for ASTM A53 pipe sitting and doing straight
joint between ASTM A53 pipe pipe.
Setting out trust block, to withstand the rate and pressure of
water, ASTM A53 pipe needs to be strengthened, the reinforcement
is must be at the bend, offset and valve sides. For straight pipe
lines, reinforcement is must be installed every 18 and need 2
concrete block supports for each pipe (6m) and ensure the levels for
each pipe are the same for pipe connection meters (see detailed
picture). For straight Push-On Jointing when applied for Fire
hydrant/sprinkler shall be Used the Rubber seal/Gasket with
specification class/type that can hold pressure more than 14 bar
labelled shall beburied 300mm above the pipe finished ground level
above every bend and at 10-meter intervals along pipe route.
Make sure before the back filling is done, some of testing should be
conducted such as theleakage test (hydrostatic test), elevation checking,
haunching/thrust block checking, withoutany outstanding issues
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ASTM A53 pipe installation provisions for Hydrant and Sprinkler
Installation.
6.3.2 Piping Fabrication
Welding pipe is using to joint the fire protection system pipe comply to the
welding procedure specification and procedure qualification report. After joint 2 pipes
or 4 pipes maximum, Dye penetrant inspection applied to check the welding joint
pipe. Flange will be use only for the flange connection such as valve.
Before pipe installation on the underground trench, Pipe is fabricated above
ground by jointing/butt welding 2 to 4 pipes. Visual inspection on the welded joints
and/or penetrant test (as per approved ITP), and apply anticorrosion wrapping tape
on the whole pipe except on the welding area (200mm for testing) and finally
completely apply anticorrosion wrapping tape when the line is completely/partially
tested and accepted.
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6.3.3 Pipe Installation Welding On The Trench
Lowering of pipe by using excavator from the welding area into the trench for
pipe DN200 above and for pipe DN200 below will be lowered manually. Field weld
on the trench will be done to joint all of the pipe underground. Welding pipe on the
trench will be done safely by increase the excavation on the area where the location
of the joint to welded to ensure more room for the welder to execute the welding
work on the lower side of the pipe. and adding formwork to avoid the soil
moving/slide. After all the pipes are connected, the hydrotesting will be done to make
sure there are no leak on every pipe joint. Finally, all the pipes wrap before
backfilling is done.
6.3.4 Indoor Hydrant Piping and Sprinkler Piping Installation
Pre-action Sprinkler, Wet system Sprinkler and Indoor Hydrant Piping
Installation using black steel ASTM A53 with medium class. Pipes below 50
mm diameter using joined by screw connections. Pipes 50 mm diameter
and larger using joined by mechanical grooved jointcoupling.
6.3.4.1 Mechanical Fitting Threaded Joint Installation
Mechanical Fitting threaded joint Installation, the followings
procedure shall be follow: -
drawings
threading is then executed.
matching is it with standing fittings.
quirement, nylon string is applied on
the threaded follow by application of polyethylene seal tape.
and secured.
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Support Pipe with Hanger (hanging round bar) interval list
6.3.4.2 Bracket
For brackets fabrication, the followings procedure shall be follow:
dimension of purlin, bend the strip plate according to purlin size
instructions.
t step is to install the hanging rod bar according to the size by
referring to the location and type of hanging type needed
The following are the provisions for mounting the hanger on the steel structure :
METHOD STATEMENT 11
Hanger Rod Type-1
Hanger Rod Type-2
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Hanger Rod Type-3
Hanger Rod Type-4
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Hanger Rod Type-5
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6.3.5 Sprinkler Head
After the sprinkler piping has been installed, the next step is to install the
sprinkler head. Sprinkler heads are installed according to instructions with working
drawings, some types of sprinkler installs will be installed as follow :
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point whichis specified in approved shop drawings.
thread.
the reduceraccordingly.
p paint as per manufacturer color code to be painted on the
valves, pipesand fittings for which had scratched during construction.
around the
6.3.6 Pre-Action Wet Pipe Sprinkler System
i. The Pre-Action Wet Pipe Sprinkler System shall consist of the
following:
Pre-Action Sprinkler Distribution Piping & Pipe Fittings (Thread &
Mechanical Coupling)
Sprinkler Check Valve (Groove)
Alarm Gong (Thread)
Flow Switch/Pressure Switch
Solenoid Valve
Tamper Switch
OS&Y Gate Valve (Flange)
Drain Valve (Thread)
Pressure Gauge (Thread)
Sprinkler head (Thread)
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ii. Confirm the model, quantity, pressure rating, and connection type of
the sprinkler check valve, gate valve, sprinkler head and its
accessories.
iii. The locations and installation detail of sprinkler system shall be as
per approved shop drawings.
6.3.6.1 Piping Fabrication and Installation
Installation begins with identification of sprinkler range pipe and
distribution pipe routing at site. Identify and marks the location of
support / brackets base on approved shop drawings and site
situation.
Fabricate the supports / brackets
Fabricate the pipes
Use U-bolts to hold the sprinkler range pipe on the supports as per
approved shop drawings.
Use pipe hanger to hold the sprinkler distribution pipe as per
approved shop drawings.
Upon the above has been completed, install the ranges pipe and
distribution pipe secure onto hanger rod with brackets and the pipe
gradient shall be adjusted by tightening or loosening the bolt and
nut at the threaded hanger rod.
Align the ranges pipe and distribution pipe. All the pipes hanger rod
and bracket must be vertically straight and firm to hold the
horizontal pipe.
The tightness of the pipe hanger and bracket in holding the pipes
shall be visual checking.
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6.3.6.2 Valve Installation
Select the required valve size based on approved construction
drawings.
Confirm the selected valve type and model to be used from
approved material specifications. Screw type valve shall be use
for size 50mm and below. Flanged / grooved type valve base on
manufacturer specification shall be use for size 65mm and above.
Set valve in position as per approved construction drawings.
For screw type valve, thread the associated pipes. Wrap the thread
slowly turn pipe or valve in clock-wise direction. Hold valve firmly on
a vise or using a spanner on the flat surface of the valve and tighten
pipe accordingly.
For flanged type valve, place gasket in between the pipe flange and
valve flange. Insert bolts complete with washer and nuts into all of
the flange holes and tighten one by one evenly.
the gasket. Place gasket over pipe end, being sure gasket lips foes
not overhang pipe end. Align and bring the valve towards the pipe
ends and slide gasket into position center between the grooves on
the pipe. Loosely assemble all segments of the coupling and leaving
coupling housing over gasket and into the grooves. Tighten the
remaining bolt and nut ensuring that the bolt track head engages
into housing recess. Tighten nuts alternately and equally until the
housing bolt pads are firmly together and maintaining a metal-to-
metal contact.
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6.3.6.3 Pre-Action Sprinkler Alarm Valve Installation
Installation begins with the setting up of the
location of the alarm check valve which situated at the external
area.
Upon completion of the identification of location of
the alarm check valve, the contractor shall call upon
inspection together with the employer representative to verify
and endorsed the location marked.
First, a header of alarm check valve is made; the
header of the alarm valve must able to accommodate the
number of alarm valve to be install and fire hose station
tapping.
The spacing of the alarm valve is first determined
and marked. Then opening is made by means oxy- cutter. The
end of the header is flanged sealed type.
The header opening to the alarm valve is then
connected by direct pipe welding.
The alarm valve is then installed at a level as per
approved construction drawings. The up and down stream of the
alarm valve is connected with gate valve. Gate valve is
normally open and must be monitor with a tamper switch at
open position.
The alarm valve has a 80mm outlet to test flow meter. The testing of
water flow is done by 80mm gate valve. The gate valve is at
normally close position.
From alarm valve, the is a 20mm outlet to alarm gong; the pipe is
isolated by a 20mm ball valve.
In both upstream and downstream of the alarm valve is monitored
by pressure gauge.
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The flow of water s monitored by optional flow switch.
6.3.6.4 Flow Switch Installation
Installation begins with the setting up of the location of the flow
switch and gate valve which specified in approved shop drawing.
First, the position of flow switch is determined and marked. Then
opening is made by means of oxy- cutter. The flow switch is secured to
the main pipe by means of welding socket connection.
The position of flow switch must be accessible for future operation.
The gate valve, tamper switch and flow switch is monitored by fire
alarm system by means of input interface for addressable system.
6.3.6.5 Sprinkler Head Installation
Installation begins with the setting up of the location of the sprinkler
point which is specified in approved shop drawings.
Wrap the thread with Teflon thread sealing tape for screw type
sprinkler head.
Guide the sprinkler head into the reducer female thread.
Slowly turn the sprinkler head in clock wise direction to tighten it to
the reducer accordingly.
6.3.6.6 Touch up paint as per manufacturer color code to be painted on the
valves, pipes and fittings for which had scratched during construction.
6.3.6.7 Fire proof material use to seal up and making good the wall opening
around the pipe.
6.3.7 Outdoor Hydrant Box
i. Verify the hydrant and its accessories:
Confirm the pillar hydrant model, hose, nozzle, cabinet, sluice
valve, and accessories.
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Check the pressure rating, quantity and connection type for the pipe
work, pillar hydrant and its accessories.
ii. The locations and installation detail of hydrant system shall be as per
approved shop drawings
iii. Piping fabrication and installation:-
Installation begins with identification of hydrant pipe routing at site.
The setting out of the routing and level of pipe is by surveyor. Upon
identifying the level, trenching work is carried out by excavator. The
depth of pipe is typically 1000mm below finishing level or unless
suit to the site condition. After pipe installed shall be back filling with
existing soil.
The jointing of underground pipe to hydrant is using ANSI flanges.
Insert a rubber gasket between the flanges connection. Then use
bolts, nuts and washer to tighten up the flanges.
Every sluice valve, duck foot bend, pillar hydrant and cabinet must
be support by 120mm thick concrete base support.
Touch up paint as per manufacturer color code to be painted on
pillar hydrant and sluice valve which had scratched.
Hydrant cabinet is installed near the pillar. Expansion bolts are cast
in wet concrete before it sets. The location of the expansion bolts in
the concrete base
shall be follow as per approved shop drawings. Each hydrant
cabinet contains 2 numbers 65mm canvas hose and 2 numbers
65mm nozzles.
iv. Visual inspection shall be carried out for hydrant pipes and its connection.
Make sure all the flanges/ connection is tightened and no sign of leakage.
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6.3.8 Indoor Hydrant Box
The indoor hydrant box (class III NFPA-14) must consist of the following
equipment or comply to SNI 03-1745-2000:
the lidthat can be opened 180o and equipped with a stopper.
ii. The box should be equipped with an alarm push button, alarm lamp and
alarm horn. iii. Hose rack for 40 mm hose, chrome plated bronze with the
number of teeth to matchthe width of the case.
iv. Hydrant valve, chrome plated 40 mm and 65 mm connection and valve
shape adaptedto the function of the pipe, which must be equipped
with a sign the direction of opening and closing. The 45 mm valve must
be equipped with an orifice, so that the pressure at the nozzle is not less
than 65 psi (4.5 bar) and does not exceed 100 psi (6.9 bar). For a 65 mm
valve the minimum pressure is 6.9 bar and the maximum pressure is 9.65
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bar, if the pressure on the 65 mm valve exceeds 9.65 bar, a zone must be
made equipped with a Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) so that it continues
from 6.9 bar. up to 9.65 bar maximum.
v. Firehose type A-
vi. 40mm hydrant nozzle variable spray type.
vii. The hydrant box is equipped with glass with a height of 150 mm.
viii. Indoor Hydrant piping and fittings. The locations and installations detail of
IndoorHydrant shall be as per approved shop drawings.
6.3.8.1 Piping fabrication and installation of Indoor Hydrant Box by Grooved
Mechanical Coupling
Installation begins with identification of Indoor Hydrant pipe routing
at site. Identify and marks the location of support/ brackets base on
approved shop drawings and site situation.
Fabricate the supports / brackets
Fabricate the pipes
A wall / angle plug shall fix to the soffit of the slab / riser shaft wall
based on the marking for installation of pipe hanger rod/ bracket.
Upon the above has been completed, install the pipe secure onto
hanger rod with brackets and the pipe gradient shall be adjusted by
tightening or loosening the bolt and nut at the threaded hanger rod.
Align the pipe and connect pipe to pipe with mechanical coupling.
All the pipes hanger rod and bracket must be vertically straight and
firm to hold the horizontal pipe. The tightness of the pipe hanger
and bracket in holding the pipes shall be visually checked.
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6.3.8.2 Valve Installation
Installation begins with measuring the height of the landing valve
that shall be mounted base on the approved construction drawings.
A tee off from the riser will reduce to 65mm ANSI flange type
connection.
The valve is then connecting to the flange by Inserting bolts
complete withwasher and nuts into all the flange holes and tighten
one by one evenly.
6.3.8.3 Hose cabinet c/w hose cradle, hose and nozzle installation:
shall bemounted base on the approved construction drawings.
Wall bracket is mounted on the wall by using wall plug.
nuts.
cradle supportthrough the cabinet opening to the wall using wall plug.
1xnozzle.
system, contractorshall call upon inspection together with the
employer representative to verify the proper installation of the Indoor
Hydrant system.
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6.3.9 Portable Fire Extinguisher
i. Portable fire extinguisher (CO2 and Dry Powder) will be
provide as per approved shop drawings.
ii. Hooks will be install on the wall where portable fir extinguisher
are located as per approved shop drawings details.
iii. Installation steps:
- Drill wall for wall plugs hall, Install wall plugs.
- Install fire extinguisher bracket
- Install fire extinguisher on hook
- Lock clamp to secure fire extinguisher.
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7 APPENDIX
1. APPENDIX 1 Permit To Work (PTW)
2. APPENDIX 2 Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
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APPENDIX 1 Permit to Work (PTW)
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APPENDIX 2 Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
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