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INITIAL ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT(EAR)

Factory Name: Gramtech Knitting & Dyeing

Address: Dahorgaon, Rupgonj,Narayangonj. NarayanganjNarayanganj Dhaka Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Mar 2014

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Introduction to the Report

The following report contains a site profile and summary of non-conformities identified during an onsite assessment commissioned by theAlliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety (Alliance) and conducted by a third-party Qualified Assessment Firm (QAF). The assessment wasconducted against the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Assessment Protocols (APs) and Fire Safety and Structural Integrity Standard,which is harmonized with the factory assessment guidelines developed by Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) forthe Bangladesh National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA). The goal of the Alliance process is to provide clear and practical technicalrequirements by which Bangladeshi Ready Made Garment (RMG) Factories producing for Alliance members may be consistently and fairlyevaluated for fire, structural, and electrical safety in a non-duplicative manner. Each assessment will prompt action plans that will be used byRMG factories to systematically and sustainably improve safety conditions for garment workers. Beyond tracking and reporting on actionsteps taken in a transparent manner, the Alliance organization and its members will seek to further support factory improvements throughtechnical assistance, training, implementation support for functional Worker Committees, and in some cases financial assistance and wagesupport for workers if factories are closed for remediation.

The contents of the report do not constitute a guarantee of compliance with the applicable laws, the Alliance Standard or the absolute orcontinued safety against fire, electrical and/or structural integrity issues that may lead to injury or loss of life. The report is designed to providea non-exhaustive summary of risk issues, based on a limited sampling and duration of time onsite by the named QAF. Neither the QAF northe Alliance can certify or guarantee the quality, outcome, or effectiveness of actions taken in response to the report.

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Gramtech Knitting & Dyeing

Address: Dahorgaon, Rupgonj,Narayangonj. Narayanganj Narayanganj DhakaBangladesh


Date: 29 Mar 2014



GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

Factory Name: Gramtech Knitting & Dyeing

Address: Dahorgaon, Rupgonj,Narayangonj. Narayanganj Narayanganj Dhaka Bangladesh

Country: Bangladesh

Province: Dhaka

City: Narayanganj

Zip Code:

Audit Duration: 1 Days

Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months

Draft Report Date : 04/09/2014

Final Report Date : 05/10/2014

Are all action items fromprevious assessmentcomplete? :

N/A

Buildings in Complex : 8 nos, 1. Main Factory Building of Gramtech Knit Dyeing Finishing and Garments Ind. Ltd (Building-01)-6Storied 2. Dyeing shed 3. Waiting shed 4. Compressor shed 5. Boiler shed-01 6. Boiler shed-02 7. Generatorshed 8. ETP Building (2 storied)

Is the building(s) ownedor rented by theFactory?:

Owned

Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :

1. Main Factory Building: height: 22.40 m (73.51 ft) (6 storied). stories above grade: 6 stories below grade: 0Occupied levels: 6 2. Dyeing shed: height: 8.15 m (26.75 ft) (Single storied with mezzanine floor). storiesabove grade: 1 stories below grade: 0 Occupied levels: 1

Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :

1. Main Factory Building : 1,61,010 SF

Date of BuildingConstruction :

1st phase: 2006-2007 (Up to 3 storied); 2nd phase: 2011-2012 (3rd to 5th floor)

Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :

2012

Ancillary Structures inComplex :

07 nos, 1. Generator shed 2. Compressor shed 3. Boiler shed-01 4. Boiler shed-02 5. Waiting shed 6. ETPBuilding (2 storied) 7. Water Treatment plant [WTP]

Approximate Ancillary 7593

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Structures Area (SF) :

Number of Occupants : Total occupant: 1738, 1. Main Factory Buildings: 40 (ground floor), 250 (1st floor), 450 (2nd floor), 450 (3rdfloor), 250 (4th floor), 40 (5th floor). 2. Dyeing shed: 250 3. Ancillary structures: 8

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ASSESSMENT FINDINGS

Electrical System Information

Question: Are as-built electrical drawings indicating information such as panel and circuitlocations throughout the building(s) available for review?

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: They have electrical drawing but not as-built. Proper Working or “as built”electrical diagram of main distribution circuit and floor levels circuitsconnecting electrical loads (machines/lights/cooling system etc.) are notavailable at site.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No as-built electrical drawing was found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Prepare an approved “as built” electrical diagram.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

02 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7

Question: Provide brief description of the electrical system for each building.

Priority Level:

Non-Compliance Level:

Description: 3x50 KVA REB Pole mounted X-Former, 90KVAr-PFI-1, (GG1 & GG2-2x770KW), 450KVAr-PFI-2, (DG-360KVA) connected to REB with 11KV line.LT Panels. Then each floor having MDB/DB/SDB.

Source of Findings:



Standard: Include the number of services, redundancy, capacity, and general condition ofthe electrical system.

Electrical System Maintenance

Question: Is a periodical Insulation Resistance Measurement Program established andrecorded?

Priority Level: Medium

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Description: No periodical Insulation Resistance Measurement Program established.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No periodical Insulation Resistance MeasurementProgram.


Develop an Insulation Resistance Measurement Program that ensuresdeterioration of insulation resistance will be identified quickly. Testing shouldbe in compliance with InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA). Alltransformers, switchgears etc. shall be subject to an insulation resistancemeasurement test to ground after installation but before any wiring isconnected. Insulation tests shall be made between open contacts of circuitbreakers, switches etc. and between each phase and earth


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.4 Insulation Tests and 10.13.8Electrical Inspections

Question: Are records concerning the testing and inspection of the electrical systemsmaintained on site and up to date?



Description: Records concerning the testing and inspection of the electrical systems are notmaintained on site.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No testing and inspection records of the electrical systems


Develop an electrical maintenance program that includes inspections andtesting of the electrical systems. Reference NFPA 70 for example programrequirements


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

Question: Are thermographic scans of electrical equipment completed at least everythree years?



Description: Thermographic scans of electrical equipment are not completed.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No thermographic scans for electrical equipment.


Complete thermographic scans at least on a three year cycle. Thermographicscans should be completed in accordance with the Standard for InfraredInspection of Electrical Systems & Rotating Equipment and NFPA70B or a

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comparable standard.


02 Jul 2014


Question: Have items identified in previous thermographic inspection reports beenaddressed?



Description: No thermographic scans for electrical equipments.

Source of Findings:



Standard: Not Applicable

Question: A transformer oil analysis is routinely completed on main service transformers.

Priority Level: Low


Description: The factory does not own transformer.The main service connection was takenfrom REB/PBS. Transformer bank (3x50KVA)-pole mounted.

Source of Findings:



Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

Question: Transformers do not contain harmful substances such as PCBs.



Description: The factory have no own transformer.The main service connection was takenfrom REB/PBS. Transformer bank (3x50KVA)-pole mounted.

Source of Findings:

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Question: Have workers that operate and maintain the electrical system receivedelectrical safety training? Is training documentation on site?



Description: Workers that operate and maintain the electrical system have not receivedelectrical safety training.

Source of Findings: Worker Interviews: No electrical safety training


Develop and implement an electrical safety program. Include key topes suchas lock out tag out procedures, personal protective equipment requirements,etc. Reference NFPA 70e for example program requirements.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Reference NFPA 70e for example

Question: Are periodic safety inspections of the electrical system components completedand documented?



Description: No periodic safety inspections of the electrical system components iscompleted.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No periodic safety inspections of the electrical system.


Establish a periodic inspection program to ensure the electrical systems arefree from damage, debris, dirt, lint, etc. Maintain records concerninginspections and follow up actions.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13 Inspection and Testing and Part 13Section 13.6 Housekeeping

Question: Is the electrical switchgear and panel boards inspected on an annual basis toensure that the equipment is installed in accordance with the listed ratings?


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Description: The electrical switch-gear and panel boards are not inspected on an annualbasis to ensure that the equipment is installed in accordance with the listedratings.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No annual inspection record for electrical switch-gear andpanel boards.


Inspect electrical switch-gear and panel boards on an annual basis to ensurethat the equipment is in good working condition.


02 Jul 2014


Electrical System Conditions

Question: Are electrical insulation mats provided in front of substation, switchboardsand/or distribution boards?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Electrical insulation mats provided are not sufficient (graded but inadequatesize) in front of substation and distribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Insufficient mats provided in front of distribution boards andsubstation.


Provide electrical insulation mats in front of distribution boards.


04 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation.

Question: Are overhead service connections achieved with covered conductors?



Description: Overhead service connections are achieved with covered conductors.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Covered conductors for overhead service connections.



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Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.10 Service Entry

Question: Power and telecommunication or antenna cables are led in separately.



Description: Power and telecommunication or antenna cables are not led in separately.Location: Boiler Room-Outside corner-CCTV

Source of Findings: Photograph: Power and telecommunication cables are not separated.


Led telecommunication or antenna cables separately to the main point ofservice. Power and telecommunications cables must have separate entrance.


02 Jul 2014


Question: Underground service cables are laid in conformity with the requirements ofconcealed wiring.



Description: There is no underground service cable in the factory.

Source of Findings:




Question: Physical location of Substation?

Priority Level:


Description: Ancillary building attached with Generator room.

Source of Findings:



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Standard:

Question: No foreign utilities are routed through the substation room (wet pipes).



Description: Foreign utilities (Gas Line/ Water Line/ etc.) are not routed through thesubstation room.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Foreign utilities were not found in the substation room.



Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Part 10.3.4 External Influences

Question: The substation room is clean and free from dirt, lint, water, oil, and debris.



Description: Substation room is not clean and free from dirt, lint, debris. Location:Substation room

Source of Findings: Photograph: Substation room is not clean.


Remove all dirt, debris, lint, water, oil, and improperly stored materials from thesubstation room.


02 Jul 2014


Question: The substation room has adequate ventilation.



Description: Sufficient window type air condition is installed.

Source of Findings:



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Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7.1 Inspection of SubstationInstallations.

Question: The substation room has the required fire rating/protection and is physicallyseparated from the remainder of the building.



Description: The substation room is physically separated from the remainder of the buildingbut has no required fire rating and protection.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No fire rating and protection.


Provide adequate fire rating and protection for substation room and make itseparated from rest of the building.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 3 Section 3.4.2.1.4

Question: Combustible materials are not stored within the substation room.



Description: Combustible materials are stored within the substation room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Combustible materials found in substation room.


Remove all combustible materials within the substation room.


08 May 2014


Question: Required equipment and safety signage is posted within the room.

Priority Level: Low


Description: Required equipment and safety signage is not posted within the room.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Required equipment and safety signage is not foundwithin the room.


Make sure required equipment and safety signage is posted within the room.

Suggested Deadline 07 Jun 2014

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Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7, Section 10.7.3, and 10.13.7, NFPA70 Chapter 1 Article 110.21, and Bangladesh Electricity Rules of 1937 Rule 46

Question: An instruction board for first aid and artificial respiration is located in thegenerator room and substation room.

Priority Level: Low


Description: Instruction board for first aid and artificial respiration is not located insubstation room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No instruction board for first aid and artificial respiration.


Provide Instruction board for first aid and artificial respiration in substationroom.


04 Jun 2014

Standard: A sign detailing electrical shock first aid procedures should be installed inthese rooms.

Question: The substation room has adequate illumination levels.



Description: The substation room is illuminated properly.

Source of Findings: Photograph: The substation room is illuminated properly.




Question: The substation room has adequate means of security.



Description: The substation room is properly secured.

Source of Findings: Photograph: The substation room is properly secured.

Suggested Plan of

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Question: Transformers are properly grounded (earthed).



Description: The factory does not own the transformer. The main service connection wastaken from REB/PBS. Transformer bank (3x50KVA)-pole mounted.

Source of Findings:



Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.5 Substation

Question: All equipment is efficiently earthed and properly connected to the requirednumber of earth electrodes.



Description: Electrical equipment is not efficiently earthed and properly connected to therequired number of earth electrodes. Location: Substation Room, inside theCable trench.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate equipment earthing.


Provide earthing of equipment at required locations and connect to requirednumber of electrodes. Refer to the BNBG for required number of electrodes.


02 Jul 2014


Question: Wet type transformers are not leaking and have appropriate levels.



Description: The factory does not own the transformer. The main service connection was

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taken from REB/PBS. Transformer bank (3x50KVA)-pole mounted.

Source of Findings:




Question: Transformers with large oil content are provided with soak pits.



Description: The factory does not own the transformer. The main service connection wastaken from REB/PBS. Transformer bank (3x50KVA)-pole mounted.

Source of Findings:




Question: Is a readily accessible single point of disconnect provided for each mainelectrical service feed?



Description: Readily accessible single point of disconnect is provided for each mainelectrical service feed.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Readily accessible single point of disconnect is provided for eachmain electrical service feed.



Standard: BNBC 2.7.5 Main Switch and Switchboards

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Question: Are meters and other electrical devices (Ammeter, Voltmeter, PFI AutoController, etc) installed on the main electrical equipment operational?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Meters and other electrical devices (Ammeter, Voltmeter, PFI Auto Controlleretc) are not installed on the main electrical equipment. Location: 5th floor-Sample Sec-MDB-15, GF-Knitting-MDB-11, MDB-03-Pump-Generator room

Source of Findings: Photograph: No meters and other electrical devices (Ammeter, Voltmeter, PFIAuto Controller etc) are installed.


Ensure meters and other electrical devices installed on the main electricalequipment are operational.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation

Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have a minimum clearance of 1 m(39 in) in front?



Description: Distribution boards are provided with adequate clearance.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards are provided with adequate clearance.



Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear

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Question: Are all switchboards and/or distribution boards metal enclosed with a deadfront construction?



Description: Distribution boards are not metal enclosed and without dead front construction.Locations: Left-Side wall Sub-Station room, LT Garments-GF.

Source of Findings: Photograph: 1) No metal enclosure. 2) No dead front construction.


Ensure Distribution boards are not metal enclosed with a dead frontconstruction.


04 Jun 2014


Question: Are all internal components of switchboards and/or distribution boards properlyconcealed (No missing circuit breaker or knockout covers)?



Description: Internal components of distribution boards are not properly concealed.Locations: PFI- Substation room, DB13-12-Second floor-Sewing.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Internal components are not properly concealed.


Provide covers or blanks to conceal all live internal components of distributionboards.


04 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9 Sub-Distribution Boards

Question: Are all switchboards and/or distribution boards properly grounded (earthed)?



Description: Distribution boards are properly grounded (earthed).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards are properly grounded (earthed).



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Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10.2 Circuit and System Earthing

Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have clear identification markings?



Description: Distribution boards have no adequate clear identificationmarkings.Identification marks are not painted. Locations: All DBs

Source of Findings: Photograph: No adequate clear identification markings.


As per BNBC section 2.11.5.4 ensure clear and permanent identificationmarks are painted in all distribution boards, switchboards, sub main boardsand switches.


04 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 BNBC Part 8 Section 2.11.5.4

Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have capacity information labels?



Description: Distribution boards have no capacity information labels. MDB-05-DyeingFinishing & All Panel boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No DB capacity information labels.


Provide capacity information labels for distribution boards.


18 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards And MetalClad Switchgear and 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation

Question: Are switchboards and/or distribution boards installed in compliant locations?



Description: Distribution boards are installed in compliant locations.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards are installed in compliant locations.


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Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear

Question: Are switchboards and/or distribution boards free of dust and debris?



Description: Distribution boards are not clean. Location: LT- Garments-GF, LT-SubStation

Source of Findings: Photograph: Dirt and debris found in distribution boards.


Ensure distribution boards free of dirt and debris.


04 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9.1 Enclosures

Question: Switchboards and/or panelboards are not installed above gas stoves or sinksor within 2.5m of any washing unit in washing rooms or laundries.



Description: Panel-boards are installed near sink. Location: 3rd floor-Sewing-Left side wall

Source of Findings: Photograph: Panel boards installed in improper location.


Ensure panelboard are not installed above gas stoves or sinks or within 2.5mof any washing unit in washing rooms or laundries.


02 Jul 2014


Question: Are switchboards and/or distribution boards provided with physical means toprevent the installation of more over current devices than that number forwhich the panel board was designed, rated, and listed.



Description: Distribution boards are not provided with physical means to prevent theinstallation of more over current devices than that number for which the panelboard was designed, rated, and listed. Locations: All DBs

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Source of Findings: Photograph: No means to prevent the installation of more over currentdevices.


Ensure distribution boards provided with physical means to prevent theinstallation of more over current devices than that number for which the panelboard was designed, rated, and listed.


02 Jul 2014


Question: No circuits are drawn for loads without the incorporation of a overcurrentprotection device (circuit breaker).



Description: Circuits are drawn for loads without the incorporation of over-current protectiondevice (circuit breaker). Location: SDB-5/11-1st floor Finishing

Source of Findings: Photograph: No protection device.


Ensure over-current protection device (circuit breaker) for each and everyloads.


18 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.9 Protection of Circuits

Question: Indications of overheating, overloading, or signs of burning were not observed.



Description: 1. Indications of overheating (critical temperature more than 90° C). location:(1) SS, COS-Gen (2) Boiler Room, SDB-Sub (3) Boiler Room, MDB-4(left) (4)Compressor Room, SDB-Compressor (5) Garments Building/GF, LT-2 (6) 1stFloor/Finishing Sec, SDB-02/11 (7) 1st Floor/Finishing Sec, SDB-03/11 (8) 1stFloor/Finishing Sec, SDB-06/11 (9) 2nd Floor/Sewing Sec, SDB-01/12 (10)2nd Floor/Sewing Sec, SDB-03/12 (11) 2nd Floor/Sewing Sec, SDB-04/12(12) 2nd Floor/Sewing Sec, SDB-12/12 (13) 2nd Floor/Sewing Sec, SDB-14/12 (14) 3rd Floor/Sewing Sec, MDB-13 (15) 4th Floor/Cutting Sec, MDB-14(16) 4th Floor/Cutting Sec, SDB-02/14 (17) 4th Floor/Cutting Sec, SDB-03/142. Signs of burning were observed. Location: Second floor, Sewing section

Source of Findings: Photograph: Indications of overheating and signs of burning.


Findout the cause of overheating, overloading, or signs of burning and takeproper action.

Suggested Deadline 08 May 2014

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Question: Each circuit is provided with a dedicated neutral.



Description: Each circuit is not provided with a dedicated neutral. Locations: All DBs

Source of Findings: Photograph: No dedicated neutral.


Provide dedicated neutral for each circuit.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling

Question: Are lighting and receptacle (socket) circuits segregated?



Description: Lighting and socket are not separated. Location: Boiler Room; 5th floor , officearea, Garments Building; office area, mezzanine floor, Dyeing shed.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Lighting and socket are not separated.


Lighting and socket circuits must be separated at the noted locations. Have aqualified electrician separate the lighting and sockets into separate circuits.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7.2

Question: Are electrical wiring/cables properly identified?



Description: Electrical cables are not properly identified. All DBs

Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical cables are not identified.


Identify electrical cables properly.


02 Jul 2014

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Standard: Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56

Question: Is electrical wiring/cables sized according to capacity of circuit breakers (Nohigher rated circuit breakers with lower rated wiring)?



Description: Electrical cables are not sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.Location: LT-Garments-GF

Source of Findings: Photograph: Higher rated circuit breakers with lower rated cables.


Consult with a qualified Electrical Engineer and ensure electrical cables aresized according to capacity of circuit breakers.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections.

Question: No multi looping of wiring/cables observed at circuit breakers withinswitchboards and/or distribution boards.



Description: Multi looping of cables observed at circuit breakers within distribution boards.Location: Boiler Room-Control Panel

Source of Findings: Photograph: Multi looping of cables at circuit breakers.


Remove multi looping of wiring/cables at circuit breakers within switchboardsand/or distribution boards.


18 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling

Question: Phase separators are provided between terminals on circuit breakers.

Priority Level: Low


Description: Phase separators are not provided between terminals on circuit breakers.Location: LT Panel -Sub Station Room

Source of Findings: Photograph: No phase separators.


Install phase separators between terminal connections at the noted locations.

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02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections

Question: A wire/cable shaft is provided for the whole building. Wiring and cables arearranged in shaft for ease of inspection and maintenance.



Description: Building is five storied. No need to provide wire/cable shaft.

Source of Findings:



Standard: BNBC Part 8 Section 2.5.6.1

Question: Conduit expansion fittings are used for conduit runs that span a buildingexpansion joint.



Description: No expansion to another building.

Source of Findings:



Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.5 Expansion Joints

Question: Electrical wiring and conduit is properly supported.



Description: Electrical wiring and conduit is not properly supported. Location: Checkingtable area, Dyeing Shed; Compressor Room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate cable support.

Suggested Plan of Provide adequate supports for electrical wiring and conduit.

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Action:


18 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.2, 10.3.4.3, and 10.3.5

Question: Stranded conductors having a nominal cross-sectional area 6mm2 or greaterare provided with cable sockets. Conductors below 6 mm2 without cablesockets, all strands at the exposed ends are soldered together or are crimpedusing suitable sleeve or ferrules.



Description: Cable sockets are not provided for stranded conductors. location: MDB7-2ndfloor Sewing section.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No cable socket.


Provide cable sockets for stranded conductors having a nominal cross-sectional area 6mm2 or greater.


18 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.3 Cable Ends

Question: Cable joints are through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIB tape woundaround joint.



Description: Improper cable joints were found. Location: ETP-1st floor Pump1, ETP-1stfloor Pump2.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper cable joint.


Ensure cable joints through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIB tape woundaround joint.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.4 Cable Joints

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Question: All metal in the building is connected to the building earthing/grounding systemsuch as metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metal water pipe.



Description: Not all metal in the building is connected to the building earthing/groundingsystem such as metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metalwater pipe. Location: Roof -Garments Building

Source of Findings: Photograph: Not all metal in the building is connected to the building earthing.


Connect all metal in the building to the building earthing/grounding systemsuch as metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metal water pipe.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10 Earthing

Question: Lighting fixtures are supported from the structure and seismic bracing isinstalled as required.



Description: Lighting fixtures are supported properly.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Lighting fixtures are supported properly.



Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.6 Lighting Fittings

Question: Signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protective covers isinstalled at required locations.

Priority Level: Low


Description: No signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protective coversis installed at required locations. Location: 5th floor, Storage Section.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No signage indicating the prohibition of installation of naked lightfixtures


Ensure Signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protectivecovers is installed at required locations.

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04 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

Question: Light fixtures without protective covers are not installed in storage areas or inany area where the Inspector of the Factories Rules (1.5.3.5) Part 53 disallowsthese fixtures.



Description: Light fixtures without protective covers are installed in storage areas. Location:5th floor, Storage Section.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Naked light fixtures installed in storage areas.


Ensure electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc are properly secured.


08 May 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

Question: Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc are properly secured.



Description: Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc are not properly secured.Location: Compressor room -EF Connection

Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical connections are not secured.


Ensure electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc are properly secured.


18 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections

Question: Is all electrical wiring/cable properly terminated at its point of termination (Noun-terminated wires, lugs are provided at terminals, etc)?



Description: Electrical cable is not properly terminated. Location: ETP-1st floor-Pump2

Source of Findings: Photograph: Un-terminated cables.

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Ensure all electrical cable properly terminated at its point of termination.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.9.2 Wiring of Sub-distribution Boards

Question: Are earthing connections provided at electrical equipment?



Description: Earthing connections provided at electrical equipment.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Earthing connections provided at electrical equipment.



Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7.9 and 10.10 Earthing.

Question: Shielding or additional insulation is provided for wiring exposed to externalheat sources.



Description: No additional insulation is provided for wiring exposed to external heatsources. Location: Boiler Room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate insulation.


Provide Shielding/ additional insulation for wiring exposed to external heatsources.


18 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.4.2 External heat sources.

Question: Wiring systems are selected and erected so that no damage is caused by theingress of water.



Description: Wiring systems are not selected and erected considering the effect of damagecaused by ingress of water. Location: Out side wall, ETP; Wall, Main Gate; outside wall, Compressor room.

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Source of Findings: Photograph: Damage due to ingress of water.


Ensure wiring systems are selected and erected so that no damage is causedby the ingress of water.


18 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.4.3 Presence of Water

Question: Are junction boxes and other electrical devices provided with covers?



Description: Junction boxes and other electrical devices are provided with covers.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Adequate electrical cover.



Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.5 and 13.6.2

Question: Mechanical guards are provided for electrical equipment and wiring wherenecessary.



Description: No mechanical guards are provided for electrical equipment where necessary.Location: Air Compressor room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No mechanical guards.


Provide mechanical guards for electrical equipment where necessary.


04 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling, 10.6.5Cables, and 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards And Metal Clad Switchgear

Question: Are there additional areas of non-compliance to report?



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Date: 29 Mar 2014



Description: There is no additional area of non-compliance to report.

Source of Findings:




Emergency Power System

Question: Is the building provided with an emergency power generator?



Description: The building is provided with two emergency power generators.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Two emergency power generators.



Standard:

Question: Are inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the emergencygenerator being completed and documented?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the emergency generatorare being completed and documented.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of theemergency generator are being completed and documented.



Standard: NFPA 110 Chapter 8

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Date: 29 Mar 2014



Question: Is the generator room properly rated and physically separated from theremainder of the building?



Description: The generator room physically separated from the remainder of the buildingbut no fire rated wall.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Generator room is not rated.


Ensure the generator room properly rated and physically separated from theremainder of the building.


18 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.8.4 Generator Room

Question: Is the generator room clean and free of dirt, debris, and improperly storedmaterials?



Description: Generator room is clean.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Generator room is clean.




Question: Is the generator exhaust discharged to the exterior of the building in a safelocation



Description: The generator exhaust discharged to the exterior of the building in a safelocation.

Source of Findings: Photograph: The generator exhaust discharged to the exterior of the buildingin a safe location.


Suggested Deadline

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Date: 29 Mar 2014



Date:

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 3 Section 3.4.2.1.3 Generators

Question: Is the generator frame earthing (grounding) provided at two separate points?



Description: The generator frame earthing (grounding) provided at two separate points.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Generator frame earthing.



Standard: Alliance Standard 10.8.2.2

Question: Is the generator room properly ventilated



Description: The generator room is properly ventilated.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Proper ventilation in generator room.




Question: Is the generator room properly illuminated?



Description: The generator room is properly illuminated.

Source of Findings: Photograph: The generator room is properly illuminated.



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Date: 29 Mar 2014




Question: Is the appropriate type and number of firefighting equipment installed insidethe generator room?

Priority Level: Low


Description: No sufficient number(one) of firefighting equipment installed inside thegenerator room.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No sufficient number of firefighting equipment


Install appropriate number of firefighting equipment inside the generator room.


04 Jun 2014

Standard: Is the appropriate type and number of firefighting equipment installed insidethe generator room?

Question: Do changeover switch(es) have interlocking capabilities?



Description: Changeover switch(es) have interlocking capabilities.

Source of Findings:



Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.6.1.2 and 10.7.3.4

Question: Is the generator room appropriately sized in order to properly access thegenerator to perform routine maintenance activities?



Description: The size of generator room is appropriate.

Source of Findings:


Suggested Deadline

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Date: 29 Mar 2014



Date:

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.8.4 Generator Room

Question: Are cable trenches properly covered?



Description: Cable trenches are covered properly.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Adequate cable trench cover



Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation

Question: Fuel storage tanks located within the building have a maximum combinedcapacity of 2500L (660 gal) or less.



Description: Gas generator. No need to provide fuel tank.

Source of Findings:



Standard: Alliance Standards Part 3 Section 3.4.2.1.3 Generators

Question: Are emergency power switchboards, distribution boards, and circuits properlyidentified?



Description: Emergency power switchboards, distribution boards, and circuits are notproperly identified. Location: 1st floor Finishing-MDB11

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No identification of emergency DBs/CKTs


Ensure proper identification of emergency power switchboards, distributionboards, and circuits.

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Date: 29 Mar 2014




04 Jun 2014

Standard: NFPA 70 Chapter 7 Article 700.10 Wiring, Emergency System

Question: Is an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) provided?



Description: An instant power supply (IPS- 2.5 KVA) is provided.

Source of Findings:




Question: Are inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the UPS beingcompleted and documented?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the UPS are notcompleted.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No documentation on UPS testing and maintenance.


Ensure inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the UPS are notcompleted and documented.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 13 Section 13.11 NFPA 111 Chapter 8 NFPA 70BChapter 28

Question: Are life safety loads (fire alarm, fire pump, elevators, emergency lighting, exitsignage, etc) connecting to the emergency power system?



Description: Life safety loads are (fire alarm, emergency lighting, exit signage,CCTV etc)connected to the emergency power system.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Emergency power for life safety loads.

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Date: 29 Mar 2014





Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.8 Standby Power

Question: What equipment/loads does the UPS serve?

Priority Level:


Description: Life safety loads are (fire alarm, emergency lighting, exit signage,CCTV etc)connected to the emergency power system.

Source of Findings:




Lightning Protection System

Question: Is a lightning protection system installed on the building?



Description: A lightning protection system is installed on the building.

Source of Findings:



Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.11 Lightning Protection. Calculate RiskIndex to determine if required.

Question: The air termination network vertical and horizontal conductors areappropriately spaced.



Description: The air termination network vertical and horizontal conductors are not

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Date: 29 Mar 2014



adequately spaced. Location: Garments building Roof area (19000 SF), 02numbers air terminal.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate spacing.


Ensure the air termination network vertical and horizontal conductors areappropriately spaced.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.11 Lightning Protection

Question: The appropriate number of down conductors are installed based on thebuilding size.



Description: The appropriate number of down conductors are not installed based on thebuilding size.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate down conductor


Ensure appropriate number of down conductors are installed based on thebuilding size.


02 Jul 2014


Question: The lightning protection ground terminals are bonded to the building orstructure grounding.



Description: The lightning protection ground terminals are not bonded to the building orstructure grounding.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Ground terminals are not bonded to the building structuregrounding.


Make sure ground terminals are bonded to the building or structure grounding.


02 Jul 2014


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Date: 29 Mar 2014



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Date: 29 Mar 2014



Documents

INITIAL ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT REPORTaccord.fairfactories.org/accord_bgd_files/1/Audit_Files/60769.pdfWaiting shed 4. Compressor shed 5. Boiler shed-01 6. Boiler shed-02 7. Generator