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EQUIVALENT INITIAL ELECTRICAL SAFETYASSESSMENT

Factory Name: ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD

Address: 169-171 Tetulzhora Union, Hemayetpur, Savar SavarDhaka Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 24 May 2014

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The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety /20

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.

For more information and report feedback please go to: www.bangladeshworkersafety.org.

FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD

Address: 169-171 Tetulzhora Union, Hemayetpur, Savar Savar DhakaBangladesh


Date: 24 May 2014



GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

Factory Name: ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD

Address: 169-171 Tetulzhora Union, 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 : 05-25-2014

Final Report Date : 06-25-2014

Are all action items fromprevious assessmentcomplete? :

N/A

Buildings in Complex : There are 10 buildings in the premises out of which one is main production building and four are ancillarybuildings. Other buildings belong to sister concerns of Aboni Knit Wear. The buildings are named as: 1) EightStory RCC Main Production building, 2) Single story prefab finished goods shed-1, 3) Single storyprefabfinished goods shed-2, 4) Two story guard room and day care shed, 5) Four story RCC Generator andsubstation building.

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

Owned

Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :

Information provided below as per following format: Highest occupied floor level [Height up to roof], Storiesabove grade, Stories below grade, Occupied level. 1) Eight Story RCC Main Production building: 21.34 m or70 ft [24.39 m or 80 ft], 8, 0, 8. 2) Single story prefab finished goods shed-1: 30 cm or 1 ft below grade [4.93 mor 15 ft], 1, 0, 1. 3) Single story prefab finished goods shed-2: 30 cm or 1 ft above grade [4.93 m or 15 ft], 1, 0,1. 4) Two story guard room and day care shed: 3.28 m or 10 ft [6.57 m or 20 ft], 2, 0, 2. 5) Four story RCCGenerator and substation building: 9.85 m or 30 ft [13.13 m or 40 ft], 4, 0, 4.

Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :

Total area of buildings in the factory premises: 155408.2 sft. Building wise breakdown as follows: 1) EightStory RCC Main Production building: 127524.00 sft (Ground floor: 19349.00 sft, 1st floor: 18280.00 sft, 2ndfloor: 18458.00 sft, 3rd floor: 17892.00 sft, 4th floor: 18286.00 sft, 5th floor: 16920.5 sft, 6th floor: 14951.00 sft,7th floor: 3386.7 sft), 2) Single storyprefab finished goods shed-1: 9344.00 sft, 3) Single storyprefab finishedgoods shed-2: 7500.00 sft, 4) Two story guard room and day care shed: 1061.00 sft, (Ground floor: 811.00 sft,1st floor: 250.00 sft), 5) Four story RCC Generator and substation building: 9980.00 sft (Ground floor: 2495.00sft, 1st floor: 2495.00 sft, 2nd floor: 2495.00 sft, 3rd floor: 2495.00 sft).

FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD



Date: 24 May 2014



Date of BuildingConstruction :

Factory personnel informed the date of construction as follows: 1) Eight Story RCC Main Production building:Started in 2001 and finished in 2002, 2) Single storyprefab finished goods shed-1: Finished in 2006, 3) Singlestoryprefab finished goods shed-2: Finished in 2006, 4)Two story guard room and day care shed: Finished in2004, 5) Four story RCC Generator and substation building: Finished in 2004.

Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :

A single story shed has been so far used as driver waiting room. Renovation of this shed is going on andintended to be used as day care.

Ancillary Structures inComplex :

1) Single story prefab finished goods shed-1, 2) Single storyprefab finished goods shed-2, 3) Two story guardroom and day care shed, 4) Four story RCC Generator and substation building.

Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF) :

1) Single storyprefab finished goods shed-1: 9344.00 sft, 2) Single storyprefab finished goods shed-2:7500.00 sft, 3) Two story guard room and day care shed: 1061.00 sft (Ground floor: 811.00 sft, 1st floor:250.00 sft), 4) Four story RCC Generator and substation building: 9980.00 sft (Ground floor: 2495.00 sft, 1stfloor: 2495.00 sft, 2nd floor: 2495.00 sft, 3rd floor: 2495.00 sft).

Number of Occupants : Total number of occupants: 2443. 1) Eight Story RCC Main Production building: 2433 (Ground floor: 398, 1stfloor: 395, 2nd floor: 409, 3rd floor: 403, 4th floor: 398, 5th floor: 410, 6th floor: 20, 7th floor: 0, 8th floor: 0), 2)Single story prefab finished goods shed-1: 1, 3) Single story prefab finished goods shed-2: 1, 4) Two storyguard room and day care shed: 4, 5) Four story RCC Generator and substation building: 4 (Ground floor: 2,1st floor: 2, 2nd floor: 0, 3rd floor: 0).

Provide brief descriptionof the electrical systemfor each building.:

Source (1288KVA Gas Generator- 2 Nos), Diesel Generator 800KW- 1 No, REB Pole mounted Transformer(37.5KVA)- 3 Nos, LT- 2 Nos, PFI-1 No, MDB-10 Nos, DB- 8 Nos and SDB-2 Nos.

Physical location ofSubstation? :

The substation is located on the the utility building, 1st Floor.

What equipment/loadsdoes the UPS serve? :

Several nos. of Computers & Printers are connected to the UPS.

FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD



Date: 24 May 2014



ASSESSMENT FINDINGS

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: 2

Description: Workers that operate and maintain the electrical system received electricalsafety training but no documentation on site.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No documentation on electrical safety training.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

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

Suggested DeadlineDate:

20 Jul 2014

Standard: Reference NFPA 70e for example

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


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.


20 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?



FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD



Date: 24 May 2014



Description: Thermographic scans of electrical equipment’s are not completed.

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


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.


20 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

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



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

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.


20 Jul 2014

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

Electrical System Conditions

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: All metal in the building is not connected to the building earthing system suchas metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metal water pipe.

Source of Findings: Photograph: All metal in the building is not connected to the building earthing.


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


20 Jul 2014

FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD



Date: 24 May 2014



Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10 Earthing

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:Sub Store-1st Floor-Main building, Storage area-1st Floor-Main building.

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


Ensure light fixtures without protective covers are installed in storage areas orin any area where the Inspector of the Factories Rules (1.5.3.5) Part 53disallows these fixtures.


25 May 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

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 but physically separated fromthe remainder of the building.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No fire rating but physical separation for substation room.


Provide adequate fire rating of the substation room.


20 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 3 Section 3.4.2.1.4

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: SDB-1(New)/4F-4th Floor, MDB-11(New)/Cutting/3F-3rd Floor, MDB-3/Sewing/2F-2nd Floor, MDB-2/Sewing/1F-1st Floor, DB-1/Sewing/GF-Ground Floor.

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

FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD



Date: 24 May 2014




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


22 Jun 2014

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

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



Description: Distribution boards are metal enclosed with improper dead front construction.Location: DB-01/Ground Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards are metal enclosed with improper dead frontconstruction.


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


22 Jun 2014


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



Description: Switchboards and distribution boards are not installed in compliant locations(access limited). Location: SDB-1(New)/4F-4th Floor, MDB-11(New)/Cutting/3F-3rd Floor, MDB-3/Sewing/2F-2nd Floor, MDB-2/Sewing/1F-1st Floor, DB-1/Sewing/GF-Ground Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Switchboards and distribution boards are installed in improperlocation.


Install Switchboards and distribution boards in compliant locations so thatoperation is not hampered due to limited access.


20 Jul 2014

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

FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD



Date: 24 May 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-A/GF-Ground Floor, MDB-1/GF-Ground Floor, SUB-SDB-4/1/Sample/4F-4th Floor, SDB-5/Cutting/3F-3rdFloor, MDB-2/Sewing/1F-1st Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No protection device.


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


06 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.9 Protection of Circuits

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



Description: Electrical wiring and cables are not sized according to capacity of circuitbreakers. Location: SUB-SDB-4/1/Sample/4F-4th Floor.

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


Consult with a qualified Electrical Engineer and ensure electrical wiring andcables are sized according to capacity of circuit breakers. Verify existingindividual loads do not exceed the cable and/or breaker rating. Verify totalexisting loads do not ex


20 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-6/Sewing/5F-5th Floor, MDB-3/Sewing/2F-2nd Floor, LT-A/GF-Ground Floor.

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

FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD



Date: 24 May 2014




Remove multi looping of wiring and cables at circuit breakers withinswitchboards and distribution boards.


20 Jul 2014

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

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: Generator room, Ground Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate insulation.


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


06 Jul 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: LT-A and LT-B/Ground Floor, REBincoming cable junction box.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Possibility of damage due to ingress of water.


Ensure wiring systems are selected and erected so that no damage is causedby the ingress of water. Provide water proof seal around cable openings wherewater entry is possible.


06 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.4.3 Presence of Water

FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD



Date: 24 May 2014



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



Description: Power and telecommunication cables are not led in separately. Location:Throughout of main building.

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.


20 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.10 Service Entry

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: Switchboards and distribution boards are not provided with physical means toprevent the installation of more over current devices than that number forwhich the panel board was designed, rated and listed. Location: Allswitchboards and distribution boards.

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.


20 Jul 2014


Question: Are electrical wiring/cables properly identified?



Description: Electrical wiring and cables are not properly identified. Location: Allswitchboards and distribution boards.

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

FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD



Date: 24 May 2014




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


20 Jul 2014

Standard: Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56

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



Description: Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc. are not properly secured.Location: Grinding machine/5th Floor, Sewing machine-All Floor.

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


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


06 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections

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



Description: No mechanical guards are provided for electrical equipment where necessary.Location: All pumps inside the generator room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No mechanical guards.


Provide mechanical guards for electrical equipment where necessary.


22 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.

FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD



Date: 24 May 2014



Location: MDB-1/Sewing/GF-Ground Floor, DB-1/Sewing/GF-Ground Floor,MDB-5/Sewing/4F-4th Floor, MDB-6/Sewing/5F-5th Floor, MDB-9/Marketing/2F-2nd Floor.

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


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


22 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 panel doors are not grounded (earthed). Location: MDB-4/Cutting/3F-3rd Floor, MDB-11(New)/Cutting/3F-3rd Floor, DB-4(New)/2F-2ndFloor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate grounding.


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


20 Jul 2014

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

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



Description: Distribution board is not clean. Location: REB Distribution board, Child care,Ground Floor.

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


Ensure distribution boards free of dirt and debris.


22 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9.1 Enclosures

FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD



Date: 24 May 2014



Question: Each circuit is provided with a dedicated neutral.



Description: Each circuit is not provided with a dedicated neutral. Location: SDB-2(New)/5F-5th Floor, DB-6(New)/4F-4th Floor, DB-5(New)/3F-3rd Floor, MDB-4/Cutting/3F-3rd Floor, MDB-11(New)/Cutting/3F-3rd Floor, DB-4(New)/2F-2ndFloor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No dedicated neutral.


Provide dedicated neutral for each circuit.


20 Jul 2014

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

Question: Electrical wiring and conduit is properly supported.



Description: Electrical wiring and conduit are not properly supported. Location: REBincoming cable junction box, Near MDB-3/Sewing/2F-2nd Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate cable support.


Provide adequate supports for electrical wiring and conduit.


06 Jul 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: Air Compressor/1F-1st Floor,Cable Channel/Sewing/1F-1st Floor, MDB-Cooling/Generator Room/GF-Ground Floor, MDB-3/Sewing/2F-2nd Floor, LT-B/GF-Ground Floor, MDB-4/Cutting/3F-3rd Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper cable joint.


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

FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD



Date: 24 May 2014




20 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.4 Cable Joints

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



Description: Lighting fixtures are not supported properly. Location: General Floor, GroundFloor.

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


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


22 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.6 Lighting Fittings

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-2/1F-1st Floor-Sewing section.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Un-terminated wires.


Ensure all electrical cable properly terminated at its point of termination.Remove un-terminated wiring cable back to source.


20 Jul 2014

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

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


Non-Compliance Level:

Description:

Source of Findings:

FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD



Date: 24 May 2014




Provide a capacity information label which contains the current carryingcapacity and size of main cable, rated capacity of circuit breaker and the busbar (with dimension).Display panel schedule on panel door (inner side) printedon a sheet made of non c


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

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 substationroom.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No equipment and safety signage.


Provide required equipment and safety signage within the substation room.


22 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

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: Sub Store-1st Floor-Main building,Storage area-1st Floor-Main building.

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.


22 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD



Date: 24 May 2014



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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Inadequate electrical insulation mats are provided in front of substation anddistribution boards. Location: SDB-2/5th Floor, DB-6/4th Floor, DB-5/3rd Floor,DB-4/2nd Floor, LT-A/GF-Ground Floor, MDB-01/GF-Ground Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate insulation mats provided in front of substation anddistribution boards.


Provide adequate electrical insulation mats in front of distribution boards.


22 Jun 2014

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

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, Selector switch)installed on the main electrical equipment but not operational. Location: MDB-8(New)/GF, Ground Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Meters and other electrical devices (Ammeter, Voltmeter,Selector switch) are not operational.


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


06 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation

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-REB/Substation Room, LT-A/GF-Ground Floor, MDB-01/GF-Ground Floor, MDB-3/2F-2nd Floor, MDB-09/2F-2nd Floor, Breaker for MeterCKT-Substation room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No phase separators.

FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD



Date: 24 May 2014




Install phase separators between terminal connections at the noted locations.


06 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections

Emergency Power System

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



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

Source of Findings: Document Review: No Identification of emergency CKTs.


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


22 Jun 2014

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

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


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


06 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.8.4 Generator Room

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



FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD



Date: 24 May 2014



Description: Life safety loads (fire alarm, fire pump, emergency lighting, exit signage) areconnected to the emergency power system. But elevator is not connected toemergency power system. Location: Elevator, Main building.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Emergency power is not connected to the elevator.


Provide emergency power connection for elevator.


20 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.8 Standby Power

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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Inspection and testing procedures of the UPS are not completed anddocumented. But maintenance documents found on site.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No documentation on UPS testing and inspection availableon site.


Ensure inspection and testing procedures of the UPS are completed anddocumented.


20 Jul 2014

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

Lightning Protection System

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



Description: The air termination network vertical conductors are not appropriately spaced.Although “as built” electrical drawing (SLD) for lightning protection system wasnot available to review. Hence the adequacy and functionality of the systemcould not be checked.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Inadequate spacing.


Ensure the air termination network vertical and horizontal conductors areappropriately spaced. Consult with qualified electrical engineer and ensurethat your system is capable to protect against lighting.

FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD



Date: 24 May 2014




06 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 numbers of down conductors are not installed based on thebuilding size. Although “as built” electrical drawing (SLD) for lightningprotection system was not available to review. Hence, adequacy andfunctionality of the system could not be checked.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Inadequate down conductor.


Consult with qualified electrical engineer and ensure that your system iscapable to protect against lighting. Ensure appropriate numbers of downconductors are installed based on the building size.


06 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: Worker Interviews: No bonding of the lightning protection ground terminals andstructure grounding.


Ensure the lightning protection ground terminals are bonded to the building orstructure grounding.


06 Jul 2014


FactoryName:

ABONI KNIT WEAR LTD



Date: 24 May 2014



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