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FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT
GMS COMPOSITESARDAGONJ,KASHIMPUR GAZIPUR
OTHER FACTORIES: NONE
April 10, 2014
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SUMMARYGMS Composite was surveyed for fire safety on 4/10/2014 by Hughes Associates, Inc.This summary identifies the major deficiencies that were identified during the inspection.
The purpose of this survey was to identify significant fire safety issues and to providerecommendations for remediation based on applicable standards specified by theAccord. The scope of this initial fire safety inspection was limited to the review andidentification of major fire safety issues. The inspection did not include identification ofminor deficiencies, which will be further addressed as part of follow-up inspections.
Tables 1 - 6 summarizes the major fire safety issues identified during the inspection.Recommendations have been provided to address each issue.
An implementation schedule shall be developed by the factory to remediate each of thefindings. The specific timing of improvements, including any requested extensions dueto design / installation constraints, shall be submitted to the Accord for approval.
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No. Category Finding RecommendationRemediationTimeframe
Table 1. Findings And Recommendations - Building -06
Fire RatedConstruction
The exit stairs are notseparated from workareas, and other spaceson each floor by fire-rated construction.
Provide minimum 1.5-hr firerated doors and seal allunprotected openings toseparate the exit stairs fromwork areas and other buildingspaces on all floor levels.Ensure that the fire doors areself-closing and positivelatching and that they areprovided with fire exit (panic)hardware where servingproduction floors.
If fire doors are required to beheld open for functionalreasons, provide automatic-closing devices tied to the firealarm system.
Within 3months
F-1
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Fire RatedConstruction
Areas used for storageare not separated byfire-rated constructionthroughout the facility.
Provide dedicated storagerooms separated by minimum1-hr fire-rated construction.
Where separate storagerooms are not feasible,provide defined storage areasand limit the storagearrangement as follows:- Maximum height of 2.4m andmaximum area of 23m2- If sprinkler protected:maximum height of 3.66m andmaximum area of 93m2
Separate areas of unenclosedcombustible storage by aminimum clear distance of 3m.
Within 3months
F-2
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Fire RatedConstruction
Unsealed penetrationsand openings arelocated in exit stairenclosures on floors 5and 6.
Seal all penetrations andopenings in exit stairenclosure walls to maintain thefire separation.
Within 3months
F-3
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Egress Egress doors / gateswith locking features areprovided at buildingexits, exit stairs, alongegress routes, exitdischarge.
Remove locking features fromall egress doors / gates.
If locks are required forsecurity reasons, utilizespecial door locking featurescomplying with NFPA 101.
ImmediateF-4
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Egress Collapsible gates /sliding doors areprovided at [buildingexits, exit stairs, alongegress routes, exitdischarges throughoutthe factory.
Replace all gates / slidingdoors along the means ofegress with side-hinged,swinging egress doors.
If locks are required forsecurity reasons, utilizespecial door locking featurescomplying with NFPA 101.
Within 1month
F-5
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Egress Exit capacities on 3rdand 4th floors ( 1,360 )are not adequate for theoccupant load on 3rd(1,640 ) and 4th( 1,581 ) floors.
Reduce occupant load to notmore than available exitcapacity.
OR
If possible provide additionalexits in the future to increaseexit capacity.
Within 3months
F-6
Fire Protection Inspection, testing, andmaintenance for the firealarm system is not inaccordance with NFPA72
Inspect, test and maintain thefire alarm system, and keepwritten records on-site, inaccordance with NFPA 72.
Within 3months
F-7
Fire Protection The building is equippedwith single-stationsmoke alarms. Smokealarm activation soundsonly a local alarm anddoes not provideautomatic fire alarmnotification ofoccupants.
Remove single-station smokealarms. Provide automaticsmoke detection throughoutthe building in accordancewith NFPA 72.
Within 6months
F-8
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EgressLighting
Based on the numberand location ofemergency lightsobserved, adequateillumination levels arenot anticipated alongegress routes on groundor first floor.
Test the emergency lightingsystem on each floor andprovide additional emergencyfixtures to provide adequateillumination along the meansof egress. Provide a minimumillumination of 10 lux at thefloor level within exit stairs andexit discharge paths andminimum 2.5 lux along exitaccess aisles.
Within 3months
F-9
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EgressLighting
Inspection, testing, andmaintenance records forthe emergency lightingsystem were notavailable.
Inspect, test and maintain theemergency lighting system inaccordance with TheACCORD standard. Keepwritten records on-site.
Within 3months
F-10
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No. Category Finding RecommendationRemediationTimeframe
Table 2. Findings And Recommendations - Building -05
Fire RatedConstruction
Hazardous materials /flammable liquid storagearea is not separated byfire-rated construction(openings, non-rateddoors, penetrations).
Separate the hazardousmaterials / flammable liquidstorage room by a minimum 2-hr fire-rated construction. Sealand/or protected all openingsto maintain the required fireseparations.
Within 3months
F-1
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Fire RatedConstruction
The exit stairs are notseparated from workareas, other spaces oneach floor by fire-ratedconstruction.
Provide minimum 1.5-hr firerated doors and seal allunprotected openings toseparate the exit stairs fromwork areas and other buildingspaces on all floor levels.Ensure that the fire doors areself-closing and positivelatching and that they areprovided with fire exit (panic)hardware where servingproduction floors.
If fire doors are required to beheld open for functionalreasons, provide automatic-closing devices tied to the firealarm system.
Within 3months
F-2
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Egress Egress doors / gateswith locking features areprovided at buildingexits, exit stairs, alongegress routes, exitdischarge on groundfloor.
.
Remove locking features fromall egress doors / gates.
If locks are required forsecurity reasons, utilizespecial door locking featurescomplying with NFPA 101.
ImmediateF-3
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Egress Storage was located inthe exit stair on groundfloor.
Remove all storage from exitstairs and egress paths.
ImmediateF-4
Egress Collapsible gates /sliding doors areprovided at buildingexits, exit stairs, alongegress routes, exitdischarge on groundfloor.
Replace all gates / slidingdoors along the means ofegress with side-hinged,swinging egress doors.
If locks are required forsecurity reasons, utilizespecial door locking featurescomplying with NFPA 101.
Within 1month
F-5
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Fire Protection The fire alarm system isantiquated, not a listedsystem, and does notprovide alarm andnotification featuresconsistent withacceptable standards.
Replace the fire alarm systemwith a new, listed addressablefire alarm system inaccordance with NFPA 72.
Designwithin 4months,install
within 9months
F-6
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Fire Protection Inspection, testing, andmaintenance for the firealarm system is not inaccordance with NFPA72.
Inspect, test and maintain thefire alarm system, and keepwritten records on-site, inaccordance with NFPA 72.
Within 3months
F-7
Fire Protection The building is equippedwith single-stationsmoke alarms. Smokealarm activation soundsonly a local alarm anddoes not provideautomatic fire alarmnotification ofoccupants.
Remove single-station smokealarms. Provide automaticsmoke detection throughoutthe building in accordancewith NFPA 72.
Within 6months
F-8
EgressLighting
Based on the numberand location ofemergency lightsobserved, adequateillumination levels arenot anticipated alongegress routesthroughout the facility.
Test the emergency lightingsystem on each floor andprovide additional emergencyfixtures to provide adequateillumination along the meansof egress. Provide a minimumillumination of 10 lux at thefloor level within exit stairs andexit discharge paths andminimum 2.5 lux along exitaccess aisles.
Within 3months
F-9
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EgressLighting
Inspection, testing, andmaintenance records forthe emergency lightingsystem were notavailable.
Inspect, test and maintain theemergency lighting system inaccordance with TheACCORD standard. Keepwritten records on-site.
Within 3months
F-10
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No. Category Finding RecommendationRemediationTimeframe
Table 3. Findings And Recommendations - Building -04
Fire RatedConstruction
The exit stairs are notseparated from workareas, other spaces oneach floor by fire-ratedconstruction.
Provide minimum 1.5-hr firerated doors and seal allunprotected openings toseparate the exit stairs fromwork areas and other buildingspaces on all floor levels.Ensure that the fire doors areself-closing and positivelatching and that they areprovided with fire exit (panic)hardware where servingproduction floors.
If fire doors are required to beheld open for functionalreasons, provide automatic-closing devices tied to the firealarm system.
Within 3months
F-1
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Fire RatedConstruction
Areas used for storageare not separated byfire-rated constructionthroughout the facility.
Provide dedicated storagerooms separated by minimum1-hr fire-rated construction.
Where separate storagerooms are not feasible,provide defined storage areasand limit the storagearrangement as follows:- Maximum height of 2.4m andmaximum area of 23m2- If sprinkler protected:maximum height of 3.66m andmaximum area of 93m2
Separate areas of unenclosedcombustible storage by aminimum clear distance of 3m.
Within 3months
F-2
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Egress Egress doors / gateswith locking features areprovided at buildingexits, exit stairs, alongegress routes, exitdischarge on all floorsthroughout the building.
Remove locking features fromall egress doors / gates.
If locks are required forsecurity reasons, utilizespecial door locking featurescomplying with NFPA 101.
ImmediateF-3
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Egress Exit capacity on 3rd and4th floors are ( 620 ) notadequate for theoccupant loads 3rd( 735 ) and 4th ( 725 ).
Reduce the occupant capacityto meet exit capacity.
OR:
If possible provide additionalexits in the future to increaseexit capacity.
ImmediateF-4
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Egress Storage was located inthe egress paths inseveral location in thefacility.
Keep egress paths and stairsclear of storage.
ImmediateF-5
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Egress Collapsible gates /sliding doors areprovided at buildingexits, exit stairs, alongegress routes, exitdischarges throughoutthe factory.
Replace all gates / slidingdoors along the means ofegress with side-hinged,swinging egress doors.
If locks are required forsecurity reasons, utilizespecial door locking featurescomplying with NFPA 101.
Within 1month
F-6
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Egress The width of egressaisles is less than 36-inon 5th floor accessoriesstore.
Provide minimum aisle widthsof 36-in.
Within 3months
F-7
Fire Protection Inspection, testing, andmaintenance for the firealarm system is not inaccordance with NFPA72
Inspect, test and maintain thefire alarm system, and keepwritten records on-site, inaccordance with NFPA 72.
Within 3months
F-8
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Fire Protection The building is equippedwith single-stationsmoke alarms. Smokealarm activation soundsonly a local alarm anddoes not provideautomatic fire alarmnotification ofoccupants.
Remove single-station smokealarms. Provide automaticsmoke detection throughoutthe building in accordancewith NFPA 72.
Within 6months
F-9
EgressLighting
Based on the numberand location ofemergency lightsobserved, adequateillumination levels arenot anticipated alongegress routes on groundor first floor.
Test the emergency lightingsystem on each floor andprovide additional emergencyfixtures to provide adequateillumination along the meansof egress. Provide a minimumillumination of 10 lux at thefloor level within exit stairs andexit discharge paths andminimum 2.5 lux along exitaccess aisles.
Within 3months
F-10
EgressLighting
Inspection, testing, andmaintenance records forthe emergency lightingsystem were notavailable.
Inspect, test and maintain theemergency lighting system inaccordance with TheACCORD standard. Keepwritten records on-site.
Within 3months
F-11
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No. Category Finding RecommendationRemediationTimeframe
Table 4. Findings And Recommendations - Building -01
Fire RatedConstruction
Flammable liquidstorage area is notseparated by fire-ratedconstruction openings,non-rated doors, opento production floors on4th, and 5th floors.
Separate the flammable liquidstorage room by a minimum 2-hr fire-rated construction. Sealand/or protected all openingsto maintain the required fireseparations.
Within 3months
F-1
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Fire RatedConstruction
The boiler, generator ,transformer, rooms arenot separated by fire-rated constructionopenings, non-rateddoors, penetrations onground floor in separatesheds.
Separate the boiler, generator,transformer, EMR room by aminimum 2-hr fire-ratedconstruction. Seal and/orprotected all openings tomaintain the required fireseparations
Within 3months
F-2
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Fire RatedConstruction
Areas used forcombustible storage arenot separated by fire-rated construction onfloors 3, 4, and 5.
Provide dedicated storagerooms separated by minimum1-hr fire-rated construction.
Where separate storagerooms are not feasible,provide defined storage areasand limit the storagearrangement as follows:- Maximum height of 2.4m andmaximum area of 23m2- If sprinkler protected:maximum height of 3.66m andmaximum area of 93m2
Separate areas of unenclosedcombustible storage by aminimum clear distance of 3m.
Within 3months
F-3
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Fire RatedConstruction
The exit stairs are notseparated from workareas, and other spaceson each floor by fire-rated construction.
Provide minimum 1.5-hr firerated doors and seal allunprotected openings toseparate the exit stairs fromwork areas and other buildingspaces on all floor levels.Ensure that the fire doors areself-closing and positivelatching and that they areprovided with fire exit (panic)hardware where servingproduction floors.
If fire doors are required to beheld open for functionalreasons, provide automatic-closing devices tied to the firealarm system.
Within 3months
F-4
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Egress Egress doors / gateswith locking features areprovided at buildingexits, exit stairs, alongegress routes, exitdischarge on all floorsthrough out the building.All gates/doors wereopen and unlocked atthe time of inspection.
Remove locking features fromall egress doors / gates.
If locks are required forsecurity reasons, utilizespecial door locking featurescomplying with NFPA 101.
ImmediateF-5
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Egress Storage was located inthe egress path onfloors 3, 4, and 5.
Keep egress paths and stairsclear of storage.
ImmediateF-6
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Egress Collapsible gates /sliding doors, roll downdoors are provided atbuilding exits, exit stairs,along egress routes, exitdischarge on all floors,through out the building.
Replace all gates / slidingdoors along the means ofegress with side-hinged,swinging egress doors.
If locks are required forsecurity reasons, utilizespecial door locking featurescomplying with NFPA 101.
Within 1month
F-7
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Fire Protection The fire alarm system isantiquated, not a listedsystem, and does notprovide alarm andnotification featuresconsistent withacceptable standards.
Replace the fire alarm systemwith a new, listed addressablefire alarm system inaccordance with NFPA 72.
Designwithin 4months,install
within 9months
F-8
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Fire Protection The high-rise buildinghas an occupied floorgreater than 23m (75 ft)and is not provided withautomatic sprinklerprotection. The largeoccupant loads, heavyfuel loading, andanticipated extendedegress times warrantsprinkler protection.
Provide automatic sprinklerprotection throughout thebuilding in accordance withNFPA 13.
Designwithin 6months,install
within 12months
F-9
Fire Protection Inspection, testing, andmaintenance for the firealarm system is not inaccordance with NFPA72.
Inspect, test and maintain thefire alarm system, and keepwritten records on-site, inaccordance with NFPA 72.
Within 3months
F-10
Fire Protection The building is equippedwith single-stationsmoke alarms. Smokealarm activation soundsonly a local alarm anddoes not provideautomatic fire alarmnotification ofoccupants.
Remove single-station smokealarms. Provide automaticsmoke detection throughoutthe building in accordancewith NFPA 72.
Within 6months
F-11
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EgressLighting
Manual on-off switch isprovided for emergencylighting units on allfloors connected to floorcircuit lightings.
Remove manual on/offswitches from emergencylighting units to prevent themfrom being switched off.
Within 1month
F-12
EgressLighting
Inspection, testing, andmaintenance records forthe emergency lightingsystem were notavailable.
Inspect, test and maintain theemergency lighting system inaccordance with TheACCORD standard. Keepwritten records on-site.
Within 3months
F-13
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No. Category Finding RecommendationRemediationTimeframe
Table 5. Findings And Recommendations - Building -02
Fire RatedConstruction
Areas used forcombustible storage arenot separated by fire-rated construction onground floor.
Provide dedicated storagerooms separated by minimum1-hr fire-rated construction.
Where separate storagerooms are not feasible,provide defined storage areasand limit the storagearrangement as follows:- Maximum height of 2.4m andmaximum area of 23m2- If sprinkler protected:maximum height of 3.66m andmaximum area of 93m2
Separate areas of unenclosedcombustible storage by aminimum clear distance of 3m.
Within 3months
F-1
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Fire RatedConstruction
The exit stairs are notseparated from workareas, and other spaceson each floor by fire-rated construction.
Provide minimum 1.5-hr firerated doors and seal allunprotected openings toseparate the exit stairs fromwork areas and other buildingspaces on all floor levels.Ensure that the fire doors areself-closing and positivelatching and that they areprovided with fire exit (panic)hardware where servingproduction floors.
If fire doors are required to beheld open for functionalreasons, provide automatic-closing devices tied to the firealarm system.
Within 3months
F-2
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Fire RatedConstruction
Unsealed penetrationsand openings arelocated in exit stairenclosures.
Seal all penetrations andopenings in exit stairenclosure walls to maintain thefire separation.
Within 3months
F-3
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Fire RatedConstruction
The exit discharge pathserving north east exit,on 1st floor is less than10 ft wide and is notseparated from thebuilding interior.
Seal all penetrations andopenings to the interior of thebuilding along the dischargepath, up to a height of 10 ft., toprovide a minimum 1-hr fireseparation.
Alternatively, provide a secondremote discharge path to thepublic way (only include this iffeasible).
Within 6months
F-4
Egress Exit capacity is notadequate for theoccupant load on floors2, and 3 exit capacity forboth floors is 412manpower, howeveroccupant load is 2ndfloor (755 man), and 3rdfloor ( 760 man).
Reduce occupant load to notmore than available exitcapacity.
OR
If possible, provide additionalexits in the future to increaseexit capacity.
ImmediateF-5
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Egress Egress doors / gateswith locking features areprovided at buildingexits, exit stairs, alongegress routes, exitdischarge on all floorsand through out thebuilding. All doors/gateswere open and unlockedduring inspection.
Remove locking features fromall egress doors / gates.
If locks are required forsecurity reasons, utilizespecial door locking featurescomplying with NFPA 101.
ImmediateF-6
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Egress Storage was located inthe egress path onfloors G, 1, 2, 3, 4, and5.
Keep egress paths and stairsclear of storage.
ImmediateF-7
Egress Storage was located inthe exit stair on groundfloor northeast exit stair.
Remove all storage from exitstairs and egress paths.
ImmediateF-8
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Egress Collapsible gates /sliding doors, roll downdoors are provided atbuilding exits, exit stairs,along egress routes, exitdischarge on all floorsexits.
Replace all gates / slidingdoors along the means ofegress with side-hinged,swinging egress doors.
If locks are required forsecurity reasons, utilizespecial door locking featurescomplying with NFPA 101.
Within 1month
F-9
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Egress Common path of egresstravel exceeds 30 m onfloors 2, and 3production area.
Reconfigure the egressarrangement to reduce themaximum common path oftravel to not more than 30 m.
Within 3months
F-10
Egress Dead-end aisles exceed30 m on floors 2, and 3production area.
Reconfigure the egressarrangement to reduce themaximum dead-end distanceto not more than 30 m.
Within 3months
F-11
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Egress Exit stairs dischargeinside the building on1st floor northeast stairthe egress routedischarges to building-03 .
Provide 2-hr fire-rated exitpassageway leading direcltyoutside (vestibules to separateany storage areas).
OR
Provide sprinkler protection fordischarge floor in accordancewith NFPA 13.
Within 6months
F-12
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Fire Protection The fire alarm system isantiquated, not a listedsystem, and does notprovide alarm andnotification featuresconsistent withacceptable standards.
Replace the fire alarm systemwith a new, listed addressablefire alarm system inaccordance with NFPA 72.
Designwithin 4months,install
within 9months
F-13
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Fire Protection The high-rise buildinghas an occupied floorgreater than 23m (75 ft)and is not provided withautomatic sprinklerprotection. The largeoccupant loads, heavyfuel loading, andanticipated extendedegress times warrantsprinkler protection.
Provide automatic sprinklerprotection throughout thebuilding in accordance withNFPA 13.
Designwithin 6months,install
within 12months
F-14
Fire Protection Inspection, testing, andmaintenance for the firealarm system is not inaccordance with NFPA72.
Inspect, test and maintain thefire alarm system, and keepwritten records on-site, inaccordance with NFPA 72.
Within 3months
F-15
Fire Protection The building is equippedwith single-stationsmoke alarms. Smokealarm activation soundsonly a local alarm anddoes not provideautomatic fire alarmnotification ofoccupants.
Remove single-station smokealarms. Provide automaticsmoke detection throughoutthe building in accordancewith NFPA 72.
Within 6months
F-16
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EgressLighting
Manual on-off switch isprovided for emergencylighting units for "IPS"powered system areconnected to on/offswitches on all floorproduction areas.
Remove manual on/offswitches from emergencylighting units to prevent themfrom being switched off.
Within 1month
F-17
EgressLighting
Inspection, testing, andmaintenance records forthe emergency lightingsystem were notavailable.
Inspect, test and maintain theemergency lighting system inaccordance with TheACCORD standard. Keepwritten records on-site.
Within 3months
F-18
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No. Category Finding RecommendationRemediationTimeframe
Table 6. Findings And Recommendations - Building -03
Fire RatedConstruction
Hazardous materialsand flammable liquidstorage area is notseparated by fire-ratedconstruction that isopenings, non-rateddoors on ground floorchemical shed.
Separate the hazardousmaterials / flammable liquidstorage room by a minimum 2-hr fire-rated construction. Sealand/or protected all openingsto maintain the required fireseparations.
Within 3months
F-1
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Fire RatedConstruction
Areas used forcombustible storage arenot separated by fire-rated construction onfloors G, 2, 4, and 5.
Provide dedicated storagerooms separated by minimum1-hr fire-rated construction.
Where separate storagerooms are not feasible,provide defined storage areasand limit the storagearrangement as follows:- Maximum height of 2.4m andmaximum area of 23m2- If sprinkler protected:maximum height of 3.66m andmaximum area of 93m2
Separate areas of unenclosedcombustible storage by aminimum clear distance of 3m.
Within 3months
F-2
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Fire RatedConstruction
The exit stairs are notseparated from workareas, and other spaceson each floor by fire-rated construction.
Provide minimum 1.5-hr firerated doors and seal allunprotected openings toseparate the exit stairs fromwork areas and other buildingspaces on all floor levels.Ensure that the fire doors areself-closing and positivelatching and that they areprovided with fire exit (panic)hardware where servingproduction floors.
If fire doors are required to beheld open for functionalreasons, provide automatic-closing devices tied to the firealarm system.
Within 3months
F-3
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Fire RatedConstruction
The exit discharge pathserving north exit on 1stfloor, is less than 10 ftwide and is notseparated from thebuilding interior.
Seal all penetrations andopenings to the interior of thebuilding along the dischargepath, up to a height of 10 ft., toprovide a minimum 1-hr fireseparation.
Alternatively, provide a secondremote discharge path to thepublic way (only include this iffeasible).
Within 6months
F-4
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Egress Egress doors / gateswith locking features areprovided at buildingexits, exit stairs, alongegress routes, exitdischarge on all floorsthrough out the building.All doors/gates wereopen and unlocked atthe time of inspection.
Remove locking features fromall egress doors / gates.
If locks are required forsecurity reasons, utilizespecial door locking featurescomplying with NFPA 101.
ImmediateF-5
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Egress Storage was located inthe egress path onfloors ground, 2nd, 4thand 5th.
Keep egress paths and stairsclear of storage.
ImmediateF-6
Egress Storage was located inthe north east exit stairon 3rd floor.
Remove all storage from exitstairs and egress paths.
ImmediateF-7
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Egress Collapsible gates /sliding doors, and rolldown doors areprovided at buildingexits, exit stairs, alongegress routes, exitdischarge on all floors.
Replace all gates / slidingdoors, and roll down doors,along the means of egresswith side-hinged, swingingegress doors.
If locks are required forsecurity reasons, utilizespecial door locking featurescomplying with NFPA 101.
Within 1month
F-8
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Egress Common path of egresstravel exceeds 30 m onfloors 3, and 5.
Reconfigure the egressarrangement to reduce themaximum common path oftravel to not more than 30 m.
Within 3months
F-9
Egress Dead-end aisles exceed30 m on 5th floor.
Reconfigure the egressarrangement to reduce themaximum dead-end distanceto not more than 30 m.
Within 3months
F-10
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Egress North exit stairsdischarge inside on the1st floor, of building-02.
Provide 2-hr fire-rated exitpassageway leading direcltyoutside (vestibules to separateany storage areas).
OR
- Provide sprinkler protectionfor discharge floor inaccordance with NFPA 13.
Within 6months
F-11
Fire Protection The fire alarm system isantiquated, not a listedsystem, and does notprovide alarm andnotification featuresconsistent withacceptable standards.
Replace the fire alarm systemwith a new, listed addressablefire alarm system inaccordance with NFPA 72.
Designwithin 4months,install
within 9months
F-12
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Fire Protection Inspection, testing, andmaintenance for the firealarm system is not inaccordance with NFPA72.
Inspect, test and maintain thefire alarm system, and keepwritten records on-site, inaccordance with NFPA 72.
Within 3months
F-13
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Fire Protection The building is equippedwith single-stationsmoke alarms. Smokealarm activation soundsonly a local alarm anddoes not provideautomatic fire alarmnotification ofoccupants.
Remove single-station smokealarms. Provide automaticsmoke detection throughoutthe building in accordancewith NFPA 72.
Within 6months
F-14
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EgressLighting
Manual on-off switch isprovided for "IPS"powered emergencylighting units on allfactory floors.
Remove manual on/offswitches from emergencylighting units to prevent themfrom being switched off.
Within 1month
F-15
EgressLighting
Inspection, testing, andmaintenance records forthe emergency lightingsystem were notavailable.
Inspect, test and maintain theemergency lighting system inaccordance with TheACCORD standard. Keepwritten records on-site.
Within 3months
F-16
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