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INITIAL ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT(EAR)

Factory Name: Stitchwell Designs Inc

Address: 430/1/A, I/A, Tejgaon, Dhaka Dhaka DhakaBangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 16 Apr 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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Address: 430/1/A, I/A, Tejgaon, Dhaka Dhaka Dhaka Bangladesh


Date: 16 Apr 2014



GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information



Country: Bangladesh

Province: Dhaka

City: Dhaka

Zip Code: 1208

Audit Duration: 1 Days

Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months

Draft Report Date : 22-Apr-14

Final Report Date : 05-May-14

Are all action items fromprevious assessmentcomplete? :

N/A

Buildings in Complex : 1 No. Building-1: Main Building

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

Owned

Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :

9 Stories

Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :

106461

Date of BuildingConstruction :

No information available

Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :

N/A

Ancillary Structures inComplex :

1 No: Generator room

Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF) :

297

Number of Occupants : 1287




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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: Electrical diagram of main distribution circuit and floor levels circuitsconnecting electrical loads (machines, lights and cooling system etc.) areavailable at site but not as-built.

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

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Have a qualified electrical engineer develop an as-built single line diagramdetailing key components and capacity of the electrical system.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7

Electrical System Maintenance

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

Priority Level: Medium


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




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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 equipments are not completed.

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


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 acomparable standard.


02 Jul 2014


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 concerning




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inspections 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?



Description: The electrical switchgear 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 switchgear andpanel boards.


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


02 Jul 2014


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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Transformer oil analysis is not routinely completed on main servicetransformers.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Transformer oil analysis is not routinely completed.


Complete an oil analysis on applicable transformers at appropriate intervalsbased on voltage and power.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

Electrical System Conditions




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



Description: Foreign utilities (Gas Line) are routed through the substation room. Location:Generator room ( Ground Floor)

Source of Findings: Photograph: Foreign utility were found in the substation room.


Change direction of such utilities, so that they are not routed through thesubstation room.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Part 10.3.4 External Influences

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



Description: The substation room has no required fire rating. Location: Substation room

Source of Findings: Photograph: No fire rating.


Provide adequate fire rating, 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. Location:Substation room

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


Remove all combustible materials within the substation room.


06 May 2014

Standard: Not Applicable




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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: Substaion room

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate equipment earthing.


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


02 Jul 2014

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

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



Description: Distribution boards are not metal enclosed with dead front construction.Location: All Distribution Boards

Source of Findings: Photograph: No metal enclosure.


Ensure distribution boards are metal enclosed with a dead front construction.


04 Jun 2014

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

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 system suchas metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metal water pipe.Location: Cable guard in change over room, All cable tray/Channel, WaterPipe near Motor(GF)

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




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Connect all metal in the building to the building earthing system such as metalrebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metal water pipe.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10 Earthing

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: MDB No-1 (Gr Floor), MDB No-2 (1st Floor ), MDB No-3 (1st FloorFinishing ), MDB No-4(2nd Floor Sewing), MDB No-5 (2nd Floor Finishing),MDB No-6 ( 3rd Floor Sewing

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


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


16 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: MDB No-2(1st Floor ), MDB No-3 (1st Floor Finishing ), MDB No-4(2nd Floor Sewing), MDB No-5 (2nd Floor Finishing), MDB No-6 ( 3rd FloorSewing), MDB No-7 (3rd F

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


Remove multi looping of cables at circuit breakers within distribution boards.


02 Jul 2014

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




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



Description: Distribution boards are not provided with adequate clearance. Location: MDBNo-5 (2nd Floor Finishing )

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate clearance in front of distribution board.


Provide clearance of at least 1 m (39 in) in front of distribution board.


04 Jun 2014


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



Description: Distribution boards are not installed in compliant locations. Location: MDB No-1(Gr Floor), CBDB-01(2nd Floor), CBDB-03(4 th Floor)

Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards are not installed in compliant location.


This should also include the making sure the type of equipment installed issuitable for the installed location.


02 Jul 2014

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




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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 above sinks. Location: 5 th Floor ( Toilet), MDB No-1 (Ground Floor)

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


Ensure switchboards and panel boards are not installed above gas stoves orsinks or within 2.5 m of any washing unit in washing rooms or laundries.


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 an over currentprotection device (circuit breaker). Location: LT (S/S room, Gr. Floor), PFI 800KVAR (SS room, Gr.Floor)

Source of Findings: Photograph: No protection device.


Ensure overcurrent protection device (circuit breaker) for each and everyloads.


02 Jul 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: Indications of overheating [( Location: (PFI 800 KVAR - Critical Temperature: -129C (SS room, Gr.Floor)] and signs of burning [( Location: LT CT (S/S room,Gr. Floor), PFI 800 Kvar (SS room, Gr.Floor)] were observed.




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Source of Findings: Photograph: 1.Indications of overheating . 2.Indications of burning signs.


Find out the cause of overheating and signs of burning and take proper action.


16 May 2014


Question: Are earthing connections provided at electrical equipment?



Description: Earthing connections are not provided at electrical equipment. Location: 2 NosMotor (Near MDB No-1, Gr Floor)

Source of Findings: Photograph: No earthing connection at electrical equipment.


Ensure earthing connections at electrical equipment.


18 Jun 2014

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

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



Description: Power and telecommunication or antenna cables are not led in separately.Location: Near MDB No-13 (7th Floor)

Source of Findings: Photograph: Power and telecommunication or antenna cables are not led inseparately.


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


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.10 Service Entry




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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 and debris. Location:Substation room

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


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


06 Jun 2014


Question: The substation room has adequate ventilation.



Description: The substation room has no adequate ventilation. Location: Substaion room

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate ventilation in substation room.


Provide means of ventilation for the substation room. Consult a qualifiedelectrical engineer to determine the required ventilation rates based on theinstalled equipment.


18 Jun 2014

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

Question: The substation room has adequate illumination levels.



Description: The substation room is not illuminated properly. Location: Substaion room

Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper illumination in substation room.


Provide additional light fixtures to increase illumination levels provided in theBNBC.


18 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7.1 Inspection of Substation




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Installations.

Question: Transformers are properly grounded (earthed).



Description: Transformer is not properly grounded (earthed).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate grounding of transformer.


Provide adequate grounding (earthing) for transformer.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.5 Substation

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



Description: Distribution boards are not properly grounded (earthed). Location: MDB No-1(Gr Floor), MDB No-3 (1st Floor Finishing ), MDB No-4 (2nd Floor Sewing),MDB No-5 (2nd Floor Finishing), MDB No-6 (3rd Floor Sewing), MDB No-7(3rd Finishing), MDB No-8 (4th

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate grounding.


Provide grounding (earthing) for distribution boards as per BNBC section2.8.1.


02 Jul 2014

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

Question: Are electrical wiring/cables properly identified?



Description: Electrical cables are not properly identified. Location: MDB No-1(Gr Floor),MDB No-2(1st Floor ), MDB No-3 (1st Floor Finishing ), MDB No-4 (2nd FloorSewing), MDB No-5 (2nd Floor Finishing), MDB No-6 ( 3rd Floor Sewing),MDB No-7 ( 3rd Finishing),

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


Ensure the means of identification is obtained by separate color coding,marking tape, tagging, or other approved means.




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02 Jul 2014

Standard: Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56

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



Description: No cable shaft is provided for the whole building. Location: For All Floors.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No cable shaft.


Provide cable shaft for the whole building. Wiring and cables are arranged inshaft for ease of inspection and maintenance.


30 Jul 2014

Standard: BNBC Part 8 Section 2.5.6.1

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



Description: Conduit expansion fittings are not used for conduit runs that span a buildingexpansion joint. Location: upto 4 th floor

Source of Findings: Photograph: No conduit expansion fittings.


Use conduit expansion fittings for conduit runs that span a building expansionjoint.


18 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.5 Expansion Joints

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



Description: Lighting fixtures are not supported properly. Location: All false celling tube light(5 th Floor), (8th Floor)

Source of Findings: Photograph: Lighting fixtures are not supported properly.




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Ensure Lighting fixtures are supported from the structure and seismic bracingis installed as required.


04 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.6 Lighting Fittings

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



Description: No mechanical guards are provided for electrical equipment where necessary.Location: Both Generators (Geneator 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 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.Location: MDB No-2(1st Floor ), MDB No-3 (1st Floor Finishing ), MDB No-5(2nd Floor Finishing), MDB No-6 (3rd Floor Sewing), MDB No-7(3rd Finishing),MDB No-8 (4th Floor Sewing)

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


Provide covers or blanks to conceal all live internal components ofswitchboards distribution boards.


04 Jun 2014

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




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



Description: Distribution boards have no clear identification markings. Location: LT Exten.(SS room, Gr.Floor), PFI 2 (SS room, Gr.Floor), CBDB-01 (2nd Floor), CBDB-03 (4th Floor), COS(1-12 Nos)( Change over room, Gr.Floor)

Source of Findings: Photograph: No clear identification markings.


As per BNBC section 2.11.5.4 ensure clear and permanent identificationmarks are painted in all distribution boards,


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. Location: MDB No-1(Gr Floor), MDB No-2 (1st Floor ), MDB No-3(1st Floor Finishing ), MDB No-4(2nd Floor Sewing), MDB No-5 (2nd Floor Finishing), MDB No-6 ( 3rd FloorSewing), MDB No-7 (3rd Fi

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


Provide capacity information labels (Maximum current rating, no of circuitbreakers etc.) for Switchboards and/or 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 free of dust and debris?



Description: Distribution boards are not clean. Location: MDB No-1(Gr Floor), MDB No-2(1st Floor ), MDB No-3 (1st Floor Finishing ), MDB No-6 ( 3rd Floor Sewing),MDB No-8 (4th Floor Sewing), MDB No-10 (4th Floor Finishing ), MDB No-11(5th Floor ), MDB No-12

Source of Findings: Photograph: Dirt was found distribution board.

Suggested Plan of Ensure distribution boards free of dirt.




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Action:


04 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9.1 Enclosures

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. Location: MDB No-1(Gr Floor), MDBNo-2(1st Floor ), MDB No-3 (1

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 following NFPA 70 section 408.54.


02 Jul 2014


Question: Each circuit is provided with a dedicated neutral.



Description: Each circuit is not provided with a dedicated neutral. Location: MDB No-1 (GrFloor), MDB No-2 (1st Floor ) ,MDB No-3 (1st Floor Finishing ), MDB No-4(2nd Floor Sewing), MDB No-6 ( 3rd Floor Sewing), MDB No-7 ( 3rdFinishing), MDB No-8(4th Floor Se

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




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Question: Electrical wiring and conduit is properly supported.



Description: Electrical wiring and conduit is not properly supported. Location: Above MDBNo-1 (Gr Floor), Near MDB No-4 (2nd Floor Sewing), Near MDB No-6 (3rdFloor Sewing), Above MDB No-8 (4th Floor Sewing), Above MDB No-9 (4thFloor Fusing), Near MDB No-13 (7

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate cable support.


Provide adequate supports for electrical wiring and conduit.


18 Jun 2014

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

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



Description: Improper cable joints were found. Location: MDB No-1(Gr Floor), MDB No-2(1st Floor ), MDB No-3 (1st Floor Finishing ), MDB No-4 (2nd Floor Sewing),MDB No-5 (2nd Floor Finishing), MDB No-6 (3rd Floor Sewing), MDB No-8(4th Floor Sewing), MDB No-9 (4

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



Description: Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc. are not properly secured.Location: Battery for Gen- 1 (Generator room, Gr Floor), Battery for Gen -2(Generator room, Gr Floor), Battery S/S room (Gr. Floor), Fan connection fromsocket (Gr

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: Are lighting and receptacle (socket) circuits segregated?



Description: Lighting and socket are not separated. Location: MDB No-13 ( 7th Floor), SDBNo-4(5th Floor)

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: 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: MDB No-2(1st Floor ), MDB No-8(4th Floor Sewing), MDB No-12 (6th Floor), PFI 800Kvar(SS room, Gr.Floor)

Source of Findings: Photograph: No cable socket.

Suggested Plan of Provide cable sockets for stranded conductors having a nominal cross-




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Action: sectional area 6mm2 or greater.


18 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.3 Cable Ends

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: MDB No-8(4th FloorSewing), MDB No-13 ( 7th Floor), MDB No-14 ( 8th Floor), LT(S/S room, Gr.Floor), Generator room, 5 th Floor, 7 th Floor in front receiption area, 6th Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Un-terminated cable.


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

Priority Level: Low


Description: No Required equipment and safety signage is posted within the room.Location: Substaion room

Source of Findings: Photograph: No Required equipment and safety signage is posted within theroom.


Required equipment and safety signage is posted within the room.


04 Jun 2014

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




Date: 16 Apr 2014



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: Bonded wear house (Ground Floor),Finished Good area (Ground Floor)

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.


04 May 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

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: MDB No-1(Gr Floor), MDB No-2(1st Floor ), MDB No-3 (1st FloorFinishing ), MDB No-4 (2nd Floor Sewing), MDB No-5 (2nd Floor Finishing),MDB No-6 (3rd Floor Sewing), M

Source of Findings: Photograph: No phase separators.


Install phase separators between terminal connections at the noted locations.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections

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 Controller/etc.) installed on the main electrical equipment are not operational. Location:MDB No-4(2nd Floor Sewing), MDB No-11(5th Floor), SDB No-3(5th Floor)

Source of Findings: Photograph: Meters and other electrical devices (Ammeter/ Voltmeter/ PFIAuto Controller/ etc.) are not operational.




Date: 16 Apr 2014




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


18 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation

Emergency Power System

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



Description: Generator room is not properly rated but physically separated from theremainder of the building. Location: Generator room

Source of Findings: Photograph: Generator room is not properly rated but physically separatedfrom the remainder of the building.


Ensure the generator room properly rated.


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 not clean. Location: Generator room

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


Ensure the generator room clean and free of dirt, debris, and improperly storedmaterials.


02 May 2014





Date: 16 Apr 2014



Question: Is the generator room properly ventilated



Description: Generator room is not properly ventilated. Location: Generator room

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate ventilation.


Ensure proper ventilation for generator room.


18 Jun 2014


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



Description: Emergency power distribution boards and circuits are not properly identified.Location: All BDs

Source of Findings: Photograph: No identification of emergency DBs.


Ensure proper identification of emergency power distribution boards andcircuits.


18 Jun 2014

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

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



Description: Generator frame earthing (grounding) is not provided at two separate points.Location: Generator room

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate generator frame earthing.


Provide two separate points earthing (grounding) provided for generator.


18 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard 10.8.2.2




Date: 16 Apr 2014



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 not appropriate. Location: Generator room

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate generator room size.


Ensure appropriate size for generator room in order to properly access thegenerator to perform routine maintenance activities.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.8.4 Generator Room

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 not being completed. Location: Generator room

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of theemergency generator are not being completed and documented.


Ensure inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the emergencygenerator being completed.


02 Jul 2014

Standard: NFPA 110 Chapter 8

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. Location: office room.

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


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




Date: 16 Apr 2014




02 Jul 2014

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

Lightning Protection System

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



Description: No lightning protection system installed on the building. Location: Roof Top ofthe Building.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No lightning protection system.


Install lightning protection system on the building.


30 Jul 2014

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




Date: 16 Apr 2014



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