INITIAL ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT...

INITIAL ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT(EAR)

Factory Name: ACS TEXTILES (BANGLADESH) LTD.

Address: Tetlabo, Rupgonj, Narayangonj Rupgonj DhakaBangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 27 May 2014

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The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety /22

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.


Address: Tetlabo, Rupgonj, Narayangonj Rupgonj Dhaka Bangladesh


Date: 27 May 2014



GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information



Country: Bangladesh

Province: Dhaka

City: Rupgonj

Zip Code: 1464

Audit Duration: 2 Days

Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months

Draft Report Date : 05-31-2014

Final Report Date : 06-29-2014

Are all action items fromprevious assessmentcomplete? :

N/A

Buildings in Complex : There are 13 buildings in the factory premises out of which five are main production buildings and eight areancillary buildings. The buildings are named as: 1) Three story RCC Accessories Building, 2) Single story pre-fabricated Processing shed, 3) Three story pre-fabricated chemical godown shed, 4) Two story pre-fabricatedWeaving Shed Unit-2, 5) Two story RCC utility building with pre-fabricated shed at roof unit-1, 6)Three storyRCC office building, 7) Two story pre-fabricated utility shed unit-2, 8) Three story RCC staff quarter, 9) Singlestory Medical Center, Child Care and pump room pre-fabricated shed, 10) Single story pre-fabricated grey &yarn Shed, 11) Two story pre-fabricated weaving shed unit-1, 12) Two story pre-fabricated warping shed, 13)Two story pre-fabricated towel shed.

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 levels. 1) Accessories Building: 45.92 ft [68.88 ft], 3, 0, 3. 2)Processing shed: 1 ft [14.76 ft], 1, 0, 1. 3) Chemical Godown shed: 45.92 ft [68.88 ft], 3, 0, 3. 4) Weaving ShedUnit-2: 14.76 ft [29.52 ft], 2, 0, 2. 5) Utility building Unit-1: 22.96 ft [32.80 ft], 3, 0, 3. 6) Office building: 45.92 ft[32.80 ft], 3, 0, 3. 7) Utility shed unit-2: 14.76 ft [29.52 ft], 2, 0, 2. 8) Staff quarter: 18.04 ft [36.08 ft], 3, 0, 3. 9)Medical Center shed: 1 ft [10.0 ft], 1, 0, 1. 10) Yarn Shed: 1 ft [14.76 ft], 1, 0, 1. 11) Weaving shed unit-1:14.76 ft [29.52 ft], 2, 0, 2. 12) Warping shed: 14.76 ft [29.52 ft], 2, 0, 2. 13) Towel shed with basement: 11.48 ft[22.96 ft], 2, 1, 3.

Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :

Total area of buildings in the factory premises: 1080054.00 SF. Building wise breakdown as follows: 1) Threestory RCC Accessories Building: 43980.00 SF, 2) Single story pre-fabricated Processing shed: 81000.00 SF,3) Three story pre-fabricated Chemical Godown shed: 24600.00 SF, 4) Two story pre-fabricated Weaving




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Shed Unit-2: 232321.00 SF, 5) Two story RCC utility building with pre-fabricated shed at roof unit-1: 15942.00SF, 6) Three story RCC office building: 30813.00 SF, 7) Two story pre-fabricated utility shed unit-2: 32640.00SF, 8) Three story RCC staff quarter: 45000.00 SF, 9) Single story Medical Center, Child Care and pumproom pre-fabricated shed: 2175.00 SF, 10) Single story pre-fabricated grey & yarn Shed: 72546.00 SF, 11)Two story pre-fabricated weaving shed unit-1: 172000.00 SF, 12) Two story pre-fabricated warping shed:83928.00 SF, 13) Two story pre-fabricated towel shed with basement: 243109.00 SF.

Date of BuildingConstruction :

Factory personnel informed the date of construction as follows: 1) Accessories Building: Started in 2006 andfinished in 2008, 2) Processing shed: Started in 2005 and finished in 2006, 3) Chemical godown shed: Startedin 2007 and finished in 2008, 4) Weaving Shed Unit-2: Finished in 2007, 5) Utility building unit-1: Started in2005 and finished in 2007, 6) Office building: Started in 2006 and finished in 2007, 7) Utility shed unit-2:Started in 2007 and finished in 2009, 8) Staff quarter: Started in 2007 and finished in 2008, 9) Medical Centershed: Started in 2011 and finished in 2012, 10) Grey & yarn Shed: Started in 2011 and finished in 2012, 11)Weaving shed unit-1: Started in 2005 and finished in 2007, 12) Warping shed: Started in 2006 and finished in2007, 13) Towel shed with basement: Started in 2009 and finished in 2012.

Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :

No record for date of building renovation or addition was found from factory personnel.

Ancillary Structures inComplex :

1) Three story RCC Accessories Building, 2) Three story pre-fabricated Chemical Godown shed, 3) Two storyRCC utility building with pre-fabricated shed at roof unit-1, 4) Three story RCC office building, 5) Two storypre-fabricated utility shed unit-2, 6) Three story RCC staff quarter, 7) Single story Medical Center, Child Careand pump room pre-fabricated shed, 8) Single story pre-fabricated grey & yarn Shed.

Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF) :

1) Three story RCC Accessories Building: 43980.00 SF (Ground floor: 14660.00 SF, 1st Floor: 14660.00 SF,2nd Floor: 14660.00 SF), 2) Three story pre-fabricated Chemical Godown shed: 24600.00 SF (Ground floor:8200.00 SF, 1st Floor: 8200.00 SF, 2nd floor: 8200.00 SF), 3) Two story RCC utility building with pre-fabricated shed at roof unit-1: 15942.00 SF (Ground floor: 6721.00 SF, 1st floor: 6721.00 SF, 2nd floor area:2500.00 SF), 4) Three story RCC office building: 30813.00 SF (Ground floor: 10271.00 SF, 1st floor: 10271.00SF, 2nd floor: 10271.00 SF), 5) Two story pre-fabricated utility shed unit-2: 32640.00 SF (Ground floor:16320.00 SF, 1st floor: 16320.00 SF), 6) Three story RCC staff quarter: 45000.00 SF (Ground floor: 15000.00SF, 1st Floor: 15000.00 SF, 2nd floor: 15000.00 SF), 7) Single story Medical Center, Child Care and pumproom pre-fabricated shed: 2175.00 SF, 8) Single story pre-fabricated grey & yarn Shed: 72546.00 SF.

Number of Occupants : Total number of occupants: 4883. 1) Three Story RCC Accessories Building: 45, 2) Single story pre-fabricatedProcessing shed: 920, 3) Three story pre-fabricated chemical godown shed: 25, 4) Two story pre-fabricatedWeaving Shed Unit-2: 1230, 5) Two story RCC utility building with pre-fabricated shed at roof unit-1: 14, 6)Three story storied RCC office building: 135, 7) Two story storied pre-fabricated utility shed unit-2: 7, 8) Threestory RCC staff quarter: 79, 9) Single story Medical Center, Child Care and pump room pre-fabricated shed:16, 10) Single story pre-fabricated grey & yarn Shed: 320, 11) Two story pre-fabricated weaving shed unit-1:1320, 12) Two story pre-fabricated warping shed: 225, 13) Two story pre-fabricated towel shed withbasement: 547.

Provide brief descriptionof the electrical systemfor each building.:

33 KV REB feed to a 1500 KVA 33 KV / 0.415 KV Oil type Transformer, Gas Generator 1125 KVA-5, GasGenerator 1175 KVA-1, Gas Generator 1752 KVA-1, Gas Generator 1770 KVA-1, Gas Generator 1330 KVA-3and Gas Generator 1295 KVA-2 connected with 3-phase 4-wire electrical distribution system and Distributionboards.

Physical location ofSubstation? :

Substations are located in Utility Building-1, Utility Building-2, Utility Building-3, Ground Floor.

What equipment/loadsdoes the UPS serve? :

Emergency Light, exit signage and fire alarm system.




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ASSESSMENT FINDINGS

Electrical System Maintenance

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

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: No periodical Insulation Resistance Measurement Program has beenestablished.

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:

26 Jul 2014

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

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



Description: Thermographic scans of electrical equipment are not completed.

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


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


26 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

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




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Description: No documents were found to review, so it cannot be verified if the transformerdoes not contain harmful substances such as PCBs.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Oil test report (containing information of harmfulsubstances such as PCBs) was not found.


Consider replacing transformer with harmful substances to reduce healthhazards.


26 Jul 2014

Standard: Not Applicable

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 servicetransformer.

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.


26 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

Electrical System Conditions

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

Priority Level: High


Description: Distribution boards are metal enclosed but don't have dead front construction.Location: All distribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Metal enclosure with no dead front construction.


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


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

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



Description: Main incoming transformer is not leaking but the instrument transformer (415V/575 V) used to supply weaving machine is leaking. Oil level is appropriate.Location: Weaving-1, Ground Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Transformer is leaking.


Ensure that wet type transformer is not leaking and have appropriate oil levels.


26 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.5 Substation

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: MDB-Warping-4-GF-Weaving-2, BOX-ETP-2-ETP-2nd Floor, BOX-ETP-1-ETP-2ndFloor, MDB-Towel (Sizing/Warping)-GF-Towel Building, SDB-Towel(Mending)-GF-Towel Building, DB-Towel-Dyeing (LDB-1)-GF-Towel Building,MDB-Towel Dyeing-Electrician Room-GF-Towel Building, MDB-IngravingProcessing-GF-Processing Section, DB-PI (Light)-GF-Processing.

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


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


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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: Switchboards are installed near sinks. Location: General Store-1st Floor-Chemical godown building, Yarn & Fabrics mending.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Switchboard installed in an improper location.


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


26 Jul 2014


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



Description: Circuits are drawn for panel indicators without the incorporation of an overcurrent protection device (circuit breaker). Location: DB-Lighting-2-GF-Weaving-2, DB-Fan-2 (Ist Floor)-Towel Building, MDB-Towel Stitching-1stFloor-Towel Building, DB-Towel (Stitching) (LDB-1)-1st Floor-Towel Building,MDB-WTP-Thermoboiler Room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No protection device.


Ensure over an current protection device (circuit breaker) is installed for eachand every load.


12 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 were observed. Location: LT PANEL 2.1 (lower)-GF-Utility-3 (72.9°C), LT PANEL 2.1 (upper)-GF-Utility-3 (76.2°C), MDB-5/3.1-GF-Utility-3 (77.4°C), MDB-Boiler-1-Boiler Room-1-Utility-1 (91.3°C), MDB-GF(8)-GF-Compressor Room-Utility-3 (109.7°C), MDB-GF (6) LEFT-GF-Utility-2-Pump room-1 (78.2°C), Box-Emergency light-GF Weaving-1 (92.5°C), MDB-Sizing (left) – GF-Weaving-2-X-former room (79.8°C).




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Source of Findings: Photograph: Indications of overheating were observed.


Find out the cause of overheating and take proper action.


31 May 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.5

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: DB-GF-4-Weaving-1, DB-10 (GF)-Weaving-1, DB-14-GF-Weaving-1, DB -16-GF-Weaving-1, MDB-Stitching-2-1st Floor-Stitching-2, DB-Lighting-1-1st Floor-Stitching-2, MDB-Ingraving Processing-GF-ProcessingSection.

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.


26 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 are observed at circuit breakers & busbar withinswitchboards and distribution boards. Location: DB-Loom-7-GF-Weaving-2,DB-Loom-4-GF-Weaving-2, DB-Loom-3-GF-Weaving-2, DB-Loom-1-GF-Weaving-2, DB-1st-3-Finishing Folder-1st Floor-Stitching-1, BOX-5-1st Floor-Stitching-1, BOX-ETP-3-ETP-2nd Floor, DB Towel Engraving, DB TowelSewing M/C-2, DB Towel Sewing M/C-1-Towel Building.

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


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


26 Jul 2014

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




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



Description: Cable tray and MS stair in the building are not connected to the buildingearthing system. Location: Cable Tray-Thermoboiler Room, Generator Room-Utility-1, MS Stair (Beside Fire control room).

Source of Findings: Worker Interviews: Cable tray and MS stair in the building are not connected tothe building earthing system.


Connect Cable trays and MS stairs to the building earthing system.


26 Jul 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:Accessories Store-GF-Weaving-1, Finished Goods Store-1st Floor-Weaving-1.

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


Ensure light fixtures without protective covers are not installed in storage areasor in any area where the Inspector of the Factories Rules (1.5.3.5) Part 53disallows these fixtures.


31 May 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

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: Near ETP drain-1st Floor-ETP Building,Roof Top-Foreign Staff Quarter.




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


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


12 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.4.3 Presence of Water

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



Description: Distribution boards do not have clear identification markings. Location: Alldistribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No clear identification markings.


Ensure clear and permanent identification marks are painted in all distributionboards, switchboards, sub main boards and switches.


28 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 do not have capacity information labels. Location: Alldistribution boards.

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


Provide capacity information labels (Maximum current rating, no of circuitbreakers etc.) for distribution boards.


12 Jul 2014

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




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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: All distribution boards.

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


Ensure proper rating for distribution boards and provide physical means toprevent the installation of more over current devices than that number forwhich the panel board is rated.


26 Jul 2014


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



Description: Power and telecommunication cables are not led in separately. Location: ITdepartment-2nd Floor, Marketing-1st Floor, Finance department-Ground Floor,Office building.

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


Lead telecommunication cables separately to the main point of service. Powerand telecommunications cables must have separate entrance.


26 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.10 Service Entry

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



Description: Internal components of switchboards are not properly concealed. Location:Switchboard-1st Floor-Utility-1 Building.

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




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


28 Jun 2014

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

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



Description: Distribution boards are not grounded. Location: DB-GF-5-Weaving-1, MDB-Warping-4-GF-Weaving-2, BOX-EL-GF-Weaving-2.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No grounding of distribution boards.


Provide grounding for switchboards and distribution boards as per BNBCsection 2.8.1.


26 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 boards are not clean. Location: SDB-GF (5.1)-Weaving-1, SDB-GF(5.2)-Weaving-1, DB-Overhead-1-AC Plant-GF-Weaving-2, DB-Overhead-2-AC Plant-GF-Weaving-2 , BOX-ETP-3-ETP-2nd Floor, BOX-ETP-2-ETP-2ndFloor, BOX-ETP-1-ETP-2nd Floor, MDB-ETP-ETP-2nd Floor.

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


Ensure distribution boards free of dirt and debris.


28 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9.1 Enclosures




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Question: Each circuit is provided with a dedicated neutral.



Description: Each circuit is not provided with a dedicated neutral. Location: MDB-GF (5)-Weaving-1, DB-GF (22)-Weaving-1, MDB-GF-1-Weaving-1, DB-GF-1-Weaving-1, MDB-GF-3-Weaving-1, DB-GF-2-Weaving-1, DB-GF-8-Weaving-1, DB-GF-9-Weaving-1, SDB-GF (3)-Weaving-1, DB-GF-13-Weaving-1, DB -17-GF-Weaving-1, DB-GF-17-Weaving-1, SDB-GF (5.1)-Weaving-1, SDB-GF(5.2)-Weaving-1, MDB-Loom-Tx-Room-GF-weaving-2, DB-1st-2-FinishingFolder-1st Floor-Stitching-1, SDB-1-1st Floor-Stitching-1, SDB-2-1st Floor-Stitching-1, BOX-1-1st Floor-Stitching-1, DB-Lighting-2-1st Floor-Stitching-2,DB-Lighting-3-1st Floor-Stitching-2, DB-Lighting-4-1st Floor-Stitching-2, DB-Machine-1-1st Floor-Stitching-2, DB-Machine-2-1st Floor-Stitching-2, DB-Machine-3-1st Floor-Stitching-2, DB-5-Quilting-1st Floor-Stitching-2, SDB-Quilting-1st Floor-Stitching-2, DB-Towel (Sizing/Warping)-GF-Towel Building,MDB-Towel (Lighting)-GF-Towel Building, DB-Towel (Lighting-1)-GF-TowelBuilding, DB-Towel (Lighting-2)-GF-Towel Building, MDB-Towel(Loom-1)-GF-Towel Building, MDB-Towel (Loom-2)-GF-Towel Building, SDB-Towel(Mending)-GF-Towel Building, MDB-Towel-Dyeing-Anglada-GF-Towel Blgd,DB-Towel-Dyeing (LDB-2)-GF-Towel Building, DB-Colour Kitchen (LDB)-GF-Towel Building, MDB-Flat Belt-GF-Towel Building, DB-Flat Belt (LDB-1)-GF-Towel Building, DB-Flat Belt (LDB-2)-GF-Towel Building, DB-Towel(Ingraving)-GF-Towel Building, DB-Towel-Stitching-Office-1st Floor-TowelBuilding, DB-Fan-2 (Ist Floor)-Towel Building, DB-Towel (Stitching)-M/C-3-1stFloor-Towel Building, DB-Processing Ingraving-1-GF-Processing Section.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No dedicated neutral.


Provide dedicated neutral for each circuit.


26 Jul 2014

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

Question: Are electrical wiring/cables properly identified?



Description: Electrical wiring and cables are not properly identified. Location: DB-11 (GF)-Weaving-1, SDB-Loom-Ground Floor-Weaving-1, MDB-Sizing-Tx Room-GF-Weaving-2, DB-Office-1st Floor-Stitching-2, DB-Towel (Ingraving)-GF-TowelBuilding, DB-PI (Light)-GF-Processing, SDB-Fabrics Godown-Ground Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical wiring and 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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Standard: Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56

Question: Electrical wiring and conduit is properly supported.



Description: Electrical wiring and conduit is not properly supported. Location: Roof Top-Weaving-1 Building.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate cable support.


Provide adequate supports for electrical wiring and conduit.


12 Jul 2014

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

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



Description: Cable sockets are not provided for stranded conductors. Location: DB-FireControl Room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No cable socket used.


Provide cable sockets for stranded conductors having a nominal cross-sectional area 6 mm2 or greater. For conductors below 6 mm2 without cablesockets, all strands at the exposed ends are soldered together or are crimpedusing suitable sleeve or ferrules.


12 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.3 Cable Ends

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



Description: Improper cable joints were found. Location: Fire Control Room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper cable joint.




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Ensure cable joints are through porcelain or PVC connectors with PIB tapewound around joint.


26 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.4 Cable Joints

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



Description: Electrical connections at equipment are not properly secured. Location: Grey &Yarn Godown-Mending Section.

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


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


12 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections

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



Description: Electrical wire is not properly terminated. Location: DB (Old)-Fire ControlRoom.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Un-terminated wire.


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


26 Jul 2014

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

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



Description: No mechanical guards are provided for electrical equipment where necessary.




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Location: Motor-Ground Floor-Warping-Utility-2 Building, Motor-In Front ofThermo boiler Room, Motor-Ground Floor-Mending Section-Fabrics & YarnStore.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No mechanical guards.


Provide mechanical guards for electrical equipment where necessary.


28 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: 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: Accessories Store-GF-Weaving-1,Finished Goods Store-1st Floor-Weaving-1, Garments accessories Store-2ndFloor-Weaving-1, Yarn Godown-Basement-Towel Bldg, Chemical Store-Basement-Towel Bldg, Chemical Sub Store-Dyeing-GF-Towel Bldg, WastageGodown-Basement-Towel Bldg.

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.


28 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Electrical insulation mats are not provided in front of switchboards anddistribution boards. Location: DB-GF-21-Weaving-1, MDB-AC Plant-AC Plant-GF-Weaving-2, MDB-Warping-4-GF-Weaving-2, DB-Loom-4-GF-Weaving-2,DB-Lighting-1-GF-Weaving-2, BX-Reed Cleaner-GF-Weaving-2, DB-1/7-1stFloor-Stitching-1, MDB-ETP-2nd Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No mats are provided in front of switchboards and distributionboards.




Date: 27 May 2014




Provide electrical insulation mats in front of switchboards and distributionboards.


28 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 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-GF (5)-Weaving-1, MDB-GF-1-Weaving-1, DB-GF-1-Weaving-1, DB-GF-2-Weaving-1, DB-GF-5-Weaving-1, DB-11(GF)-Weaving-1, DB-GF-13-Weaving-1, SDB-Loom-Ground Floor-Weaving-1, MDB-AC Plant-AC Plant-GF-Weaving-2, DB-Overhead-1-AC Plant-GF-Weaving-2, DB-Overhead-2-ACPlant-GF-Weaving-2, MDB-Warping-4-GF-Weaving-2, MDB-Sizing-Tx Room-GF-Weaving-2, MDB-Workshop-Tx Room-GF-Weaving-2, MDB-Workshop-Tx-Room-GF-Weaving-2, DB-Loom-7-GF-Weaving-2, DB-Loom-6-GF-Weaving-2,DB-Loom-5-GF-Weaving-2, DB-Loom-4-GF-Weaving-2, DB-Loom-3-GF-Weaving-2, DB-Loom-1-GF-Weaving-2, SDB-2-1st Floor-Stitching-1, SDB-3-1st Floor-Stitching-1, MDB-Stitching-2-1st Floor-Stitching-2, DB-Lighting-1-1stFloor-Stitching-2, DB-Lighting-2-1st Floor-Stitching-2, DB-Lighting-4-1st Floor-Stitching-2, DB-Machine-1-1st Floor-Stitching-2, DB-Machine-2-1st Floor-Stitching-2, DB-Machine-3-1st Floor-Stitching-2, DB-Office-1st Floor-Stitching-2, DB-5-Quilting-1st Floor-Stitching-2, MDB-ETP-ETP-2nd Floor, DB-ChemicalStore-Basement-Towel Building, MDB-Towel (Sizing/Warping)-GF-TowelBuilding, MDB-Towel-Dyeing-Anglada-GF-Towel Bldg, DB-Colour Kitchen(LDB)-GF-Towel Building, DB-Towel (Raising)-GF-Towel Building, MDB-FlatBelt-GF-Towel Building, DB-Towel (Ingraving)-GF-Towel Building, MDB-TowelStitching-1st Floor-Towel Building, DB-Towel (Stitching) (LDB-1)-1st Floor-Towel Building.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No phase separator.


Install phase separators between terminal connections at the noted locations.


12 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections

Emergency Power System

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



Description: The generator room does not have the required fire rating but is physicallyseparated (approximately 4 m gap between two buildings) from the remainder




Date: 27 May 2014



of the building. Location: Utility-2 Building, Ground Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No fire rating for generator room.


Provide adequate fire rating for generator room.


12 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.8.4 Generator Room

Question: Are cable trenches properly covered?



Description: Cable trenches are not covered properly. Location: Cable Trench Utility-2Building.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate cable trench cover


Provide adequate cover on cable trench.


28 Jun 2014

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

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



Description: Emergency power distribution boards are not properly identified. Location: Allemergency distribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper identification of emergency distribution boards.


Ensure proper identification of all emergency power distribution boards. It maybe color paint or metal sticker permanently affixed with door.


28 Jun 2014

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

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

Priority Level: Low




Date: 27 May 2014




Description: Inspection, maintenance and testing procedures of the IPS are not beingcompleted.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Inspection, maintenance and testing procedures of theIPS are not being completed.


Establish an inspection testing and maintenance program for theUninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)and/or Instant Power Supply (IPS)associated components. The program must be based on the following: (1)Manufacturer's recommendations (2) Manufacturer's instruction manuals (3)Minimum Requirements of NFPA 111 Chapter 8 (4) Minimum Requirements ofNFPA 70B Chapter 28.


26 Jul 2014

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

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 generatorsare being completed but not documented properly.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inspection, maintenance and testing procedures of theemergency generators being completed but not documented properly.


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


25 Jul 2014

Standard: NFPA 110 Chapter 8

Lightning Protection System

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



Description: “As built” electrical drawing (SLD) for the lightning protection system was notavailable to review whether the air termination network vertical conductors areappropriately spaced or not.

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




Date: 27 May 2014




Consult with an Expert Electrical Engineer and ensure the system is securedagainst lightning.


12 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 “as built” electrical drawing (SLD) for the lightning protection system wasnot available to review, so appropriate number of down conductors neededcan not be verified.

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


Consult with an Expert Electrical Engineer and ensure your system is securedagainst lightning.


12 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.11 Lightning Protection




Date: 27 May 2014



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