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INITIAL ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT(EAR)
Factory Name: AKH APPARELS LIMITED
Address: 128 Hemayetpur Savar Savar Dhaka Bangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 02 Jul 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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Factory Name: AKH APPARELS LIMITED
Address: 128 Hemayetpur Savar Savar Dhaka Bangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 02 Jul 2014
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GENERAL INFORMATION
General Information
Factory Name: AKH APPARELS LIMITED
Address: 128 Hemayetpur Savar Savar Dhaka Bangladesh
Country: Bangladesh
Province: Dhaka
City: Savar
Zip Code: 1340
Audit Duration: 01 Days
Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months
Draft Report Date : 07/06/2014
Final Report Date : 07/10/2014
Are all action items fromprevious assessmentcomplete? :
N/A
Buildings in Complex : There are three buildings in the factory premises out of which two are main production buildings and one isancillary building. The buildings are named as: 1) Five Story Main Production Building-02, 2) Four Story MainProduction Building-03, 3) Single Story Generator room with jute shed.
Is the building(s) ownedor rented by theFactory?:
Owned
Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :
1) Five Story Main Production Building-02, 2) Four Story Main Production Building-03, 3) Single StoryGenerator room with jute shed.
Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :
Total area of buildings in the factory premises: 150722 Sft.
Date of BuildingConstruction :
December-2007.
Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :
5th Floor addition in Five story Main production Building-2 finished in 2011.
Ancillary Structures inComplex :
1) Single Story Generator room with jute shed.
Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF) :
1) Single Story Generator room with jute shed: 4722 Sft.
Factory Name: AKH APPARELS LIMITED
Address: 128 Hemayetpur Savar Savar Dhaka Bangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 02 Jul 2014
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Number of Occupants : Total number of occupants: 2150.
Provide brief descriptionof the electrical systemfor each building.:
Transformer (630KVA): 01 No, Power Source: Rural Electrification Board (REB), Generator (635KVA): 01 No,Solar System: 4.4 KW, Auto Transfer Switch: 01 No, Distribution Board: 03 Nos, Sub Distribution Board: 15Nos.
Physical location ofSubstation? :
Substation room is Located on ground floor in main production building.
What equipment/loadsdoes the UPS serve? :
No UPS for emergency load.
Factory Name: AKH APPARELS LIMITED
Address: 128 Hemayetpur Savar Savar Dhaka Bangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 02 Jul 2014
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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, cooling system etc.) are availableat site, but not "as-built".
Source of Findings: Document Review: Inappropriate electrical diagram.
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:
31 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7
Electrical System Maintenance
Question: Have workers that operate and maintain the electrical system receivedelectrical safety training? Is training documentation on site?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Workers that operate and maintain the electrical system have not receivedelectrical safety training.
Source of Findings: Document Review: No electrical safety training., Worker Interviews: Noelectrical safety training.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Develop and implement an electrical safety program. Include key topes suchaslock out tag out procedures, personal protective equipment requirements,etc.Reference NFPA 70e for example program requirements.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
31 Aug 2014
Standard: Reference NFPA 70e for example
Question: Is a periodical Insulation Resistance Measurement Program established andrecorded?
Priority Level: Medium
Factory Name: AKH APPARELS LIMITED
Address: 128 Hemayetpur Savar Savar Dhaka Bangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 02 Jul 2014
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Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: No periodical Insulation Resistance Measurement Program is established andrecorded.
Source of Findings: Document Review: No periodical Insulation Resistance MeasurementProgram.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
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.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
31 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.4 Insulation Tests and 10.13.8Electrical Inspections
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?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: The electrical panel boards are not inspected on an annual basis to ensurethat the equipment is installed in accordance with the listed ratings.
Source of Findings: Document Review: No annual inspection record for electrical panel boards.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Inspect electrical switchgear and panel boards on an annual basis to ensurethat the equipment is in good working condition.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
31 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections
Question: Have items identified in previous thermographic inspection reports beenaddressed?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Items identified in previous thermographic inspection reports have not beenaddressed.
Source of Findings: Worker Interviews: No thermographic items have been addressed.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Complete action items identified from previous thermographic inspectionreport.
Factory Name: AKH APPARELS LIMITED
Address: 128 Hemayetpur Savar Savar Dhaka Bangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
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Suggested DeadlineDate:
17 Aug 2014
Standard: Not Applicable
Question: Transformers do not contain harmful substances such as PCBs.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: No evidence (certificate) is found that may confirm that transformer does notcontain any harmful substance.
Source of Findings: Document Review: There is no information about non-existence of the harmfulsubstances such as PCBs.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Consult with transformer manufacturing company to ensure that thetransformer do not contain any harmful substance.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
31 Aug 2014
Standard: Not Applicable
Electrical System Conditions
Question: Underground service cables are laid in conformity with the requirements ofconcealed wiring.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Underground service cable is laid with concrete casting which does not complywith the requirements of concealed wiring.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Underground service cables are laid in nonconformity.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure underground cables for electrical service connection in the premisesare engaged in GI or PVC pipes and laid in earth trenches of sufficient depthas per BNBC 2.5.7.2.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
31 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.10 Service Entry
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Question: The substation room has the required fire rating/protection and is physicallyseparated from the remainder of the building.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: The substation room has no required fire rating but physically separated bysliding glass (which is not fire rated) from the remainder of the building.Generator is also in substation room.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No fire rating for substation room.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide adequate fire protection for substation room and make it separatedfrom rest of the building.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
31 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 3 Section 3.4.2.1.4
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.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: All metal in the building is not connected to the building earthing.
Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Not all metal in the building is connected to the buildingearthing.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
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
Suggested DeadlineDate:
31 Aug 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)?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: Electrical cables are not sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.Location: LT-Panel, Substation Room; Building-2, SDB -1, Ground Floor,Building-2; SDB -2, Ground Floor, Building-2; SDB-1, 2nd Floor, Building-2;SDB-1, 3rd Floor, Building-2; SDB-1, 4th Floor, Building-2; SDB-1, 5th Floor,Building-2; SDB-2, 2nd Floor, Building-2; SDB-3, 1st Floor, Building-2.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Higher rated circuit breakers with lower rated cables.
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Assessor: Bureau Veritas
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Suggested Plan ofAction:
Consult with a qualified Electrical Engineer and ensure electrical cables aresized according to capacity of circuit breakers.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
14 Sep 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.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: Multi looping of cables were observed at circuit breakers within distributionboard. Location: PFI, Substation Room, Building-2; SDB -1, Ground Floor,Building-2; SDB -2, Ground Floor, Building-2; SDB-1, 1st Floor, Building-2;SDB-2, 2nd Floor, Building-2; SDB-2, 3rd Floor, Building-2; SDB-2, 4th Floor,Building-2; SDB-2, 5th Floor, Building-2; SDB-Boiler -1, 2nd Floor (North site),Building-2; SDB-Fabric Store room.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Multi looping of cables at circuit breakers.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Remove multi looping of cables at circuit breakers within distribution boards.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
31 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling
Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have a minimum clearance of 1 m(39 in) in front?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Distribution boards are not provided with adequate clearance. Location: SDB-1, 4th Floor.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Not provided with adequate clearance.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide clearance of at least 1 m (39 in) in front of distribution boards.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
03 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear
Factory Name: AKH APPARELS LIMITED
Address: 128 Hemayetpur Savar Savar Dhaka Bangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 02 Jul 2014
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Question: Indications of overheating, overloading, or signs of burning were not observed.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Indications of overheating were observed (high temperature of 78.7 degree C).Location: PFI, Ground Floor; Note: Detail thermography report is uploadedhere under General Information section , namely ' Thermography of AKHApparels Limited.'
Source of Findings: Photograph: Indications of overheating.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Find out cause of overheating and take proper action including replacing cableor equipment where necessary.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
06 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.5
Question: Are all switchboards and/or distribution boards properly grounded (earthed)?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Distribution boards are not properly grounded. Location: All DistributionBoards.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No grounding at panel door.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide grounding (earthing) for Switchboards and distribution boards as perBNBC section 2.8.1.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
31 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10.2 Circuit and System Earthing
Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have clear identification markings?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Distribution boards have no clear identification markings. Location: Alldistribution boards.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No clear identification markings.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
As per BNBC section 2.11.5.4 ensure clear and permanent identificationmarks are painted in all distribution boards, switchboards, sub main boardsand switches.
Suggested Deadline 03 Aug 2014
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Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 02 Jul 2014
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Date:
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?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Distribution boards do not have capacity information labels. Location: Alldistribution boards.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No DB capacity information labels.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide capacity information labels (Maximum current rating, no of circuitbreakers etc.) for distribution boards.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
17 Aug 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 provided with physical means toprevent the installation of more over current devices than that number forwhich the panel board was designed, rated, and listed.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
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: All distribution boards.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No means to prevent the installation of more over currentdevices.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure switchboards and 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 following NFPA 70section 408.54.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
31 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear
Factory Name: AKH APPARELS LIMITED
Address: 128 Hemayetpur Savar Savar Dhaka Bangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 02 Jul 2014
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Question: Each circuit is provided with a dedicated neutral.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Each circuit is not provided with a dedicated neutral. Location: All distributionboards.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No dedicated neutral.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide dedicated neutral for each circuit.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
31 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling
Question: Are lighting and receptacle (socket) circuits segregated?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Lighting and socket are not separated. Location: All switch boards and socketsadjacent to those are fed from same circuit breaker in the factory.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Lighting and socket are not separated.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Lighting and socket circuits must be separated at the noted locations. Have aqualified electrician separate the lighting and sockets into separate circuits.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
31 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7.2
Question: The substation room has adequate ventilation.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: The substation room does not have adequate ventilation. Generator is also insubstation room.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate ventilation in substation room.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide means of ventilation for the substation room. Consult a qualifiedelectrical engineer to determine the required ventilation rates based on theinstalled equipment.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
17 Aug 2014
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Address: 128 Hemayetpur Savar Savar Dhaka Bangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 02 Jul 2014
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Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7.1 Inspection of SubstationInstallations.
Question: Are electrical wiring/cables properly identified?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: Electrical cables are not properly identified. Location: MCB BOX GeneratorRoom, Building-2; SDB -1, Ground Floor, Building-2; SDB-2, 1stFloor.Building-2; SDB-2, 2nd Floor, Building-2; SDB-2, 3rd Floor, Building-2;SDB-2, 4th Floor, Building-2; SDB-2, 5th Floor, Building-2; SDB-2, GroundFloor, Building-2; SDB-3, 1st Floor, Building-2; SDB-Boiler -1, 2nd Floor (Northsite), Building-2; SDB-Fabric Store Room, Building-2.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical cables are not identified.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure the means of identification is obtained by separate colorcoding,marking tape, tagging, or other approved means.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
31 Aug 2014
Standard: Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56
Question: The substation room is clean and free from dirt, lint, water, oil, and debris.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Substation room is not clean. Generator is also in substation room.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Substation room is not clean.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Remove all dirt, debris, lint from the substation room
Suggested DeadlineDate:
06 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 13 Section 13.6.2
Question: Are all internal components of switchboards and/or distribution boards properlyconcealed (No missing circuit breaker or knockout covers)?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Internal components of distribution boards are not properly concealed.Location: SDB- Fabric store room; SDB-1, 3rd Floor; SDB-1, 5th Floor; SDB-1,P2 3rd Floor; SDB-2, 2nd Floor; SDB-2, 5th Floor; SDB-Boiler -1, 2nd Floor(North site).
Factory Name: AKH APPARELS LIMITED
Address: 128 Hemayetpur Savar Savar Dhaka Bangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 02 Jul 2014
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Source of Findings: Photograph: Internal components are not properly concealed.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide covers or blanks to conceal all live internal components of distributionboards.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
03 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9 Sub-Distribution Boards
Question: Are switchboards and/or distribution boards free of dust and debris?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Distribution boards are not clean. Location: MCB-Box-Generator Room,Building-2; SDB -2, Ground Floor, Building-2; SDB-2, 2nd Floor, Building-2;SDB-2, 4th Floor, Building-2; SDB-2, 5th Floor, Building-2; SDB-Fabric StoreRoom.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Dirt, debris are found in distribution boards.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure distribution boards free of dirt and debris.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
03 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9.1 Enclosures
Question: Conduit expansion fittings are used for conduit runs that span a buildingexpansion joint.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Conduit expansion fittings are not used for conduit runs that span a buildingexpansion joint.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Conduit run without conduit expansion fitting.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Use conduit expansion fittings for conduit runs that span a building expansionjoint.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
17 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.5 Expansion Joints
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Address: 128 Hemayetpur Savar Savar Dhaka Bangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 02 Jul 2014
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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.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Cable sockets are not provided for stranded conductors. Location : SDB-2, 1stFloor; DB-1, 1st Floor, Building-3; PFI–Panel, Substation Room.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No cable socket.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide cable sockets for stranded conductors having a nominal cross-sectional area 6mm2 or greater.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
17 Aug 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.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Improper cable joints were found. Location : SDB -1, Ground Floor, Building-2;SDB-1, 2nd Floor , Building-2; SDB-1, 4th Floor, Building-2; SDB-1, 5th Floor,Building-2; SDB-3, 1st Floor, Building-2.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper cable joint
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure cable joints through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIB tape woundaround joint.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
31 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.4 Cable Joints
Question: Are junction boxes and other electrical devices provided with covers?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Junction boxes are not provided with adequate covers. Location: 4th floor
Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate electrical cover.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide adequate covers for junction boxes and other electrical devices.
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Assessor: Bureau Veritas
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Suggested DeadlineDate:
03 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.5 and 13.6.2
Question: Mechanical guards are provided for electrical equipment and wiring wherenecessary.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: No mechanical guards are provided for electrical wiring. Location: GeneratorRoom.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No mechanical guards.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide mechanical guards for electrical equipment where necessary.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
03 Aug 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 electrical insulation mats provided in front of substation, switchboardsand/or distribution boards?
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Insufficient and non grated mats are provided in front of substation, distributionboards. Location: All distribution boards.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Although insulation mats are provide but those are insufficientand non grated.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide grated electrical insulation mats in front of distribution boards.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
03 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation.
Question: Signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protective covers isinstalled at required locations.
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: No signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protective coversis installed at required locations. Location: Store room/Ground floor.
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Address: 128 Hemayetpur Savar Savar Dhaka Bangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
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Source of Findings: Photograph: No signage indicating the prohibition of installation of withoutprotective covers light fixtures.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Light fixtures without protective covers (otherwise known as naked lights) shallnot be allowed in storage areas or in any area where the Inspector of theFactories Rules (1.6.3.7) Part 53 disallows these fixtures. Install signs postedin Bengali and English, indicating this prohibition at all entrances to theseareas.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
03 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights
Question: Are meters and other electrical devices (Ammeter, Voltmeter, PFI AutoController, etc) installed on the main electrical equipment operational?
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Ammeter, voltmeter, selector switches and indicator lamps are installed on themain electrical equipment but ammeters are not operational. Location: LT-Panel, Substation Room; DB-1, 1st Floor, Building-3.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Ammeters are not operational
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure meters and other electrical devices installed on the main electricalequipment are operational.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
17 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation
Question: Phase separators are provided between terminals on circuit breakers.
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Phase separators are not provided between terminals on circuit breakers.Location: LT Panel, Substation Room.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No phase separators.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Install phase separators between terminal connections at the noted
Suggested DeadlineDate:
31 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections
Emergency Power System
Factory Name: AKH APPARELS LIMITED
Address: 128 Hemayetpur Savar Savar Dhaka Bangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
Date: 02 Jul 2014
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Question: Are cable trenches properly covered?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Cable trenches are not covered properly. Location: Generator room
Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate cable trench cover.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide adequate cover on cable trench.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
03 Aug 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation
Lightning Protection System
Question: Is a lightning protection system installed on the building?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Lightning protection system is not installed on the building.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No lightning protection system.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Have a qualified electrical engineer design a lightning protection systemaccording to the BNBC requirements. Have a licensed electrician install thedesigned system.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
28 Sep 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.11 Lightning Protection. Calculate RiskIndex to determine if required.
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Address: 128 Hemayetpur Savar Savar Dhaka Bangladesh
Assessor: Bureau Veritas
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