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ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT

AYASHA & GALEYA FASHIONS LTD.

24-ka, Shahidminar Road, Kallyanpur, Dhaka-1216, Bangladesh.

Factory List:

1. Ayasha & Galeya Fashions Ltd.

2. Simco Fashion Ltd

3. Fine Craft Ltd.

4. Camlet Fashion.

Inspected by: Khan

Generated by: Khan

Inspected on March 7th 2015

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Ayasha & Galeya Fashions Ltd.

SUMMARY

The Ayasha & Galeya Fashions Ltd. currently operating in an eight (G+7) storied rented building. The

factory occupies the 6th floor and roof top. The other floors are occupied by the other factories. The building

was constructed in 2005 and factory started production in 2013. The buildings have been formally approved

for commercial purposes. The factory had approximately 378 workers at the time of inspection.

The Factory was surveyed for electrical safety by Woosun Energy and Construction Co., Ltd. (WEC). The

purpose of the survey was to identify significant electrical safety issues and to provide recommendations for

remediation based on applicable standards specified by the Accord.

The scope of this initial electrical safety inspection was limited to the review and identification of major

electrical safety issues. The inspection did not include identification of minor deficiencies, which would be

further dealt with as part of follow-up inspections.

The table below summarizes the major electrical safety issues identified during the inspection.

Recommendations have been provided to each finding.

The implementation schedule shall be developed by the factory to remediate each of the findings. The

specific timing of improvements, including any requested extensions due to design/installation constraints,

shall be submitted to the Accord for an approval.

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FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

FINDING NO: E-1

CATEGORY: DESIGN, DRAWINGS & RECORDS

FINDING: Electrical Single Line Diagram (SLD) is not amended properly.

RECOMMENDATION: Amend Electrical SLD properly. Mention all the modification there as present in the factory.

PRIORITY: P2

REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 12 WEEKS

FINDING NO: E-2


FINDING: Thermographic scanning of the entire electrical system has not been performed.

RECOMMENDATION: Thermographic scanning of the entire electrical system must be performed twice in a year.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E-3


FINDING: Insulation resistance test of electrical equipment is not performed.

RECOMMENDATION: Insulation resistance test of all power cables (up to floor distribution board or SDB) must be performed in a periodic manner and recorded.

PRIORITY: P2


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FINDING NO: E-4


FINDING: Electric safety program is not initiated.

RECOMMENDATION: Electrical safety training and awareness program for the electrical personnel and workers must be initiated and recorded.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E-5

CATEGORY: LIGHTNING PROTECTION

FINDING: Lightning Protection System (LPS) needed but has not been installed.

RECOMMENDATION: Design and install Lightning Protection System (LPS) in the factory; the LPS designs must be submitted to Accord before starting installation.

PRIORITY: P1


FINDING NO: E- 6

Generator room in ground floor.

CATEGORY: GENERATOR ROOM

FINDING: Generator room congested.

RECOMMENDATION: Maintain safe working space (preferably minimum

1.07m) around the generator for ease its

maintenance work.

PRIORITY: P2


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FINDING NO: E- 7

Generator output cables.


FINDING: Cable extended from generator output terminal is not protected.

RECOMMENDATION: Construct a cable trench or install a cable tray with cover.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 8

Combustible materials.


FINDING: Storage in generator room.

RECOMMENDATION: Materials and wastage stored in generator room must be removed and cleared.

PRIORITY: P1


INDING NO: E- 9

Substation located in ground floor.

CATEGORY: TRANSFORMER ROOM

FINDING: No identification and signs for electrical room including high Voltage danger signs.

RECOMMENDATION: Every equipment & enclosure within which a nominal voltage exceeding 230 volts must have a visible warning notice (of durable material) mentioning maximum voltage.

PRIORITY: P2


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FINDING NO: E- 10

Inside transformer room.


FINDING: Transformer and electrical room too congested. Poor illumination of transformer room & electrical room.

RECOMMENDATION: Maintain safe working space (1.07 meter preferably) surrounding the existing power transformer. Install additional lights inside generator room and ensure minimum 150 lux illumination around the room for performing the maintenance and inspection.

PRIORITY: P3


FINDING NO: E- 11

LT panel in substation room.


FINDING: No fire rated barrier/protection between the transformer and other occupancy (LT panel & PFI plant i.e. control panel)

RECOMMENDATION: The transformer must be installed with barrier walls between transformer and other panels. The walls must be fire resistant and should have height up to the ceiling or Assign a qualified engineer to design a required transformer room according to BNBC, Section-2.6.3.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 12

HT cable in transformer room.


FINDING: Excess cable length not arranged and supported.

RECOMMENDATION: Excess length of existing HT cables coiled near transformer must be protected and laid safely.

PRIORITY: P2


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FINDING NO: E- 13

Transformer breather.


FINDING: Breather oil cup is empty & dry.

RECOMMENDATION: Oil cup must be filled with transformer oil as per the instruction of the manufacturer.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 14

HT bushing of Transformer.


FINDING: Lint and dust deposited on transformer top.

RECOMMENDATION:

Ensure that transformer is always kept clean.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 15

HT bushing side of transformer.


FINDING: One arching horn missing at transformer HT side.

RECOMMENDATION: Arching horn should be in the noted HT bushing (may consult the servicing/supplier company).

PRIORITY: P2


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FINDING NO: E-16

HT panel in transformer room.


FINDING: No identification and signs for electrical panels including high Voltage danger signs (typical).

RECOMMENDATION: Provide identification and warning notice in front every electrical panel. Include voltage level on the notice and any precautions if required for special case.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 17

HT panel door.

CATEGORY: DISTRIBUTION BOARD & PANEL

FINDING: Panel doors are not connected with earth (typical).

RECOMMENDATION: All metal panel doors must have an earth connection of at least 4 rm earth cable.

PRIORITY: P1


FINDING NO: E- 18

Cable inside LT panel.


FINDING: Excessive bent in cable. (Typical)

RECOMMENDATION: Sharp cable bends shall be avoided such that no stress is imposed on the termination of the cable or insulation of the cable.

PRIORITY: P2


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FINDING NO: E-19

MDB in production floor.


FINDING: Phase barrier/separators between different phases are not installed.

RECOMMENDATION: Install separators between different phases of MCCB to avert flashover. Standard separators provided by the MCCB manufacturer must be used.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 20

Overhead wiring duct in production floor.

CATEGORY: CABLE & CABLE SUPPORTS

FINDING: Open cable ducts used for cable support.

RECOMMENDATION:

Clean the duct & provide cover made of noncombustible material on the duct for preventing ingress of dust and lint in future.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 21

Distribution board in production floor.


FINDING: Openings in the panel top cover plate.

RECOMMENDATION: Seal each distribution board's top/bottom; and use cable glands holding/supporting cables.

PRIORITY: P2


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FINDING NO: E- 22

Exhaust Fan in production floor.

CATEGORY: EQUIPEMENT & MACHINE

FINDING: Large exhaust fans in production floors are directly controlled by the MCB.

RECOMMENDATION: Large exhaust fans must be connected through control device such that it will not restart automatically when power is restored.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 23

Power socket in Childcare room.

CATEGORY: SWITCH BOARD & PANEL

FINDING: Power socket outlet is installed at reachable height of children.

RECOMMENDATION: Remove or relocate it, in a safe location. Keep it reach out of children.

PRIORITY: P1

REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 1 WEEK

FINDING NO: E- 24

Busbar inside distribution board.


FINDING: Wires connected to the busbar without lugs.

RECOMMENDATION: Terminate wires/cables to bus bar by using proper sized lugs and punch the lugs by proper hand puncher or hydraulic puncher. Periodic inspection is needed to keep all the contacts tight.

PRIORITY: P2


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FINDING NO: E- 25

MCCB inside panel.


FINDING: Excessive dust and lint inside panel.

RECOMMENDATION: Disconnect the panel form power source and clean the interior of the panel regularly and seal the openings to protect ingress of lint and dusts. Provide covers if any additional gap remains after installing cable glands.

PRIORITY: P1

REMEDIATION TIMEFRAME: 1 WEEK

FINDING NO: E- 26

Distribution board in finishing section.


FINDING: Panel/Distribution board is inaccessible or cannot be opened to perform any maintenance work.

RECOMMENDATION: The distribution board should be relocated in such a location that where the operation and maintenance of the panel should not be obstructed. Keep 1.07 m clearance in front the panel and sufficient head room should be remained to stand in front the panel.

PRIORITY: P2


FINDING NO: E- 27

Motor in boiler room.

CATEGORY: BOILER ROOM

FINDING: Motor in the boiler room, not firmly fixed on the foundation/frame.

RECOMMENDATION: Motor in boiler must be fixed firmly on the concrete floor (base slab may be built).

PRIORITY: P2


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FINDING NO: E- 28

Inside boiler control panel.

CATEGORY: BOILER ROOM

FINDING: Burnt sign visible at terminal(s) inside boiler control panel.

RECOMMENDATION: Check the connected load and tighten connections. If required, replace the burn cable.

PRIORITY: P1


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