SAPMT has reviewed the subject letter dated January 23, 2014 and has no objection with the following comments:
1.	ICC is urged to submit method statements whenever there are risks regarding safety of working personnel, safety of by-passers, safety of existing construction, and operation of existing systems. However, PMT may explicitly require method statements when complications are foreseen during execution.
2.	For mechanical and electrical works the following Method statements are necessary:
a.	Works which requires tie-in point with the existing KAUST Fire Water, Portable Water and Sewer line.
b.	Electrical connection with the existing KAUST substation.
c.	Excavation for electrical duct banks and pipe/conduit trenches in areas wherein there are underground utilities laid and if the excavation is crossing/parallel KAUST roads which may result in disruption of traffic.
3.	In addition to the above list, items for security and communication systems that require downtime, relocation and re-installation, removal and salvaging of equipment’s needs to have an approved method statement.
Should you have any questions, please contact Fahad A. Al-Balawi, Sr. Project Engineer on Tel.  No. +966 12 422 4393.
