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INITIAL STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ASSESSMENT REPORT (SIAR) Factory Name: Eve Dress Shirt Limited Address: Anowar Jung Road, Holding #219, Ward # 05, Block #A, Ashulia, Savar. Dhaka Savar Dhaka Bangladesh Assessor: EIMS Date: 10 Apr 2014 Created with EO.Pdf for .NET trial version. http://www.essentialobjects.com. The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Page 1/10

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INITIAL STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY ASSESSMENTREPORT (SIAR)

Factory Name: Eve Dress Shirt Limited

Address: Anowar Jung Road, Holding #219, Ward # 05, Block#A, Ashulia, Savar. Dhaka Savar Dhaka Bangladesh

Assessor: EIMS

Date: 10 Apr 2014

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Introduction to the Report

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

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

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

FactoryName:

Eve Dress Shirt Limited

Address: Anowar Jung Road, Holding #219, Ward # 05, Block #A, Ashulia,Savar. Dhaka Savar Dhaka Bangladesh

Type ofAssessment:

Initial Structural Safety Assessment

Assessor: EIMS

Date: 10 Apr 2014

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GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

Factory Name: Eve Dress Shirt Limited

Address: Anowar Jung Road, Holding #219, Ward # 05, Block #A, Ashulia, Savar. Dhaka Savar Dhaka Bangladesh

Country: Bangladesh

Province: Dhaka

City: Savar

Zip Code: 1341

Audit Duration: 11 Hours

Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months

Draft Report Date : 21 April 2014

Final Report Date : 21 May 2014

Are all Action ItemsFrom PreviousAssessmentCompleted?:

Yes

Buildings in Complex : One (1)

Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :

Seven (7)

Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :

1,19,200 sft

Date of BuildingConstruction :

2005-07

Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :

The building has no renovation/addition.

Is the Building mixeduse?:

No

Ancillary Structures inComplex :

One (1)

Number of AncillaryLevels (Stories) :

One (1) level

Approximate Ancillary 300 sft

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Eve Dress Shirt Limited

Address: Anowar Jung Road, Holding #219, Ward # 05, Block #A, Ashulia,Savar. Dhaka Savar Dhaka Bangladesh

Type ofAssessment:

Initial Structural Safety Assessment

Assessor: EIMS

Date: 10 Apr 2014

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Structures Area (SF) :

Number of Occupants : 1168.

Exterior FacadeDescription :

5 inch brick masonry wall both side plastered without reinforcement in facade wall with glass windows

Structural SystemDescription :

The factory building is a RCC beam-column frame structure having spread footing

FactoryName:

Eve Dress Shirt Limited

Address: Anowar Jung Road, Holding #219, Ward # 05, Block #A, Ashulia,Savar. Dhaka Savar Dhaka Bangladesh

Type ofAssessment:

Initial Structural Safety Assessment

Assessor: EIMS

Date: 10 Apr 2014

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ASSESSMENT FINDINGS

Structural System Design

Question: Are the available FoS for the columns adequate based on Preliminarycalculation?

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: No nondestructive testing of material strength was completed during the initialassessment.Considering 2100psi strength of concrete for MCAC calculatedFoS for columns considering vertical loads are adequate, but FoS for centralcolumn lies between 1.5 to 1.86 which warrants further investigation. FoS forcentral column=1.6 FoS for corner column=2.57 FoS for edge column=1.94

Source of Findings: Uploaded Document: Calculation sheet for capacity of Column.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Under guidance from a qualified structural engineer arrange additionalinvestigation which will include destructive core testing to verify the concretecompressive strength of columns.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

29 Jun 2014

Standard: Provide results of preliminary calculations in space provided. a) columncapacity; FoS > 1.86 - Safe b) column capacity; FoS 1.5 -1.86 - NeedsEvaluation c) Column capacity; FoS 1.25-1.5 - Needs Evaluation d) Columncapacity; FoS <1.25 - Unsafe In case of a critically low FoS (<1.25), considerImmediate Escalation Protocol

Question: If built after 2006, can documented compliance with the seismic and windrequirements of the 2006 BNBC be provided?

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: It is not mentioned that seismic and wind requirements of the 2006 BNBCwere followed in structural documents.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Structural drawings.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Have a qualified structural engineer document compliance with the seismicand wind requirements stated in the 2006 BNBC.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

29 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.17 Design for Lateral Loads and 2006BNBC Part 6 Section 1.5

FactoryName:

Eve Dress Shirt Limited

Address: Anowar Jung Road, Holding #219, Ward # 05, Block #A, Ashulia,Savar. Dhaka Savar Dhaka Bangladesh

Type ofAssessment:

Initial Structural Safety Assessment

Assessor: EIMS

Date: 10 Apr 2014

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Question: Have provisions been made in floors or decks for a concentrated load (such asheavy equipment, water tanks, stored materials, etc) applied at a locationwherever this load acting upon an otherwise unloaded floor would producestresses greater than those caused by a uniform load?

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: There were two water tanks observed on the roof. Each of the two tanks had a2000 liter capacity.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Site visit on 10th April, 2014.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Engage a qualified structural engineer to confirm and document that provisionshave been made to accommodate concentrated loads. If provisions have notbeen made, have a qualified structural engineer develop a remediation plan.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

29 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.13 and 8.14

Question: Where density of operations, storage of materials, or equipment weightsrequire live load capacity in excess of 2.0 kN/m2 (42 psf), do the designdocuments confirm that the required load capacity exists? Or has the loadcapacity been analytically confirmed and certified by an Alliance-qualifiedstructural engineer?

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: Bonded wear house was overloaded in 3F of main building.It wasrecommended to reduce the load up to allowable limit immediately. The loadcapacity has not been analytically confirmed and certified by an Alliance-qualified structural engineer.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Site visit on 10th April, 2014.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Have a qualified structural engineer confirm that capacity to support the load isavailable. Load Plans complying with Alliance Standard Part 8 Section8.20.4.3 should also be developed.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

29 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.15 Minimum Floor Design Loads

Question: Can credible structural documentation indicating general conformance with2006 BNBC or other comparable applicable international model building codebe produced?

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 1

FactoryName:

Eve Dress Shirt Limited

Address: Anowar Jung Road, Holding #219, Ward # 05, Block #A, Ashulia,Savar. Dhaka Savar Dhaka Bangladesh

Type ofAssessment:

Initial Structural Safety Assessment

Assessor: EIMS

Date: 10 Apr 2014

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Description: Available structural documents do not indicate conformance with 2006 BNBCor other comparable applicable international model building code. Acertification document by the structural engineer & architect states that thebuilding is safe for factory operation according their structural design &construction supervision, but does not mention conformance with the 2006BNBC or other comparable applicable international model building code.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Certification.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Engage a qualified structural engineer to develop the required documents toconfirm the structural integrity of the buildings. Documents must comply withAlliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.19 and 8.20.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

29 Jun 2014

Standard: Reference Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.2 Structural Integrity of ExistingFactory Buildings

Question: Can documentation be provided that the building is compliant with therequirements for wind loading and storm surge loadings as detailed in BNBCPart 6 Section 1.5.3?

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 1

Description: It is not mentioned that wind loading and storm surge loadings requirementsas detailed in BNBC Part 6 Section 1.5.3 followed in structural documents.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Structural drawings.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Engage a qualified structural engineer to confirm satisfactory structuralperformance of the buildings under wind loading.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

29 Jun 2014

Standard: 2006 BNBC Part 6 Section 1.5. Compliance may be waived if the FactoryOwner provides satisfactory evidence of a cyclone operations plan thatincludes full evacuation of the factory in advance of any approaching cyclone"

Question: Are Certificates of Occupancy available for review?

Priority Level: Low

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: There is no certificates of Occupancy for review.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Documents reviewed on April 10, 2014.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Provide Certificates of Occupancy for review.

Suggested Deadline 29 Jun 2014

FactoryName:

Eve Dress Shirt Limited

Address: Anowar Jung Road, Holding #219, Ward # 05, Block #A, Ashulia,Savar. Dhaka Savar Dhaka Bangladesh

Type ofAssessment:

Initial Structural Safety Assessment

Assessor: EIMS

Date: 10 Apr 2014

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Date:

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.3 Preliminary Structural Assessment

Structural System Construction

Question: If yes, have the structural members constructed with MCAC been investigatedby an appropriate program of in-situ testing and representative destructivetesting or core samples?

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: House Building Research Institute has conducted cylinder test for only 3specimens during construction of the building. This testing does not meet therequirements of the Alliance Standard, and no in-situ testing of concretecompressive strength was performed as part of the initial assessment.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Concrete cylinder test report of HBRI.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Have a qualified structural engineer assess the durability aspects assuggested in Alliance Standard Part 7 Section 7.2 and take appropriateremedial measures. This assessment should include destructive core testingto verify the concrete compressive strength of columns.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

29 Jun 2014

Standard: Reference Alliance Standards Part 7 Building Materials Section 7.2 Masonry-chip aggregate concrete (MCAC)

Structural Safety Programs

Question: Is a program in place to ensure that the live loads for which a floor or roof is orhas been designed will not be exceeded?

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: There is no program in place to ensure that the live loads for which a floor orroof is or has been designed will not be exceeded.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Site visit on 10th April.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Develop a program to ensure that all live loads for which a floor or roof hasbeen designed for will not be exceeded. The designated Load Manager shalloversee this program and ensure it is enforced.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

29 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 13 Section 13.7 and Part 8 Section 8.9.

Question: Have Load Plans been prepared for each floor documenting the actual

FactoryName:

Eve Dress Shirt Limited

Address: Anowar Jung Road, Holding #219, Ward # 05, Block #A, Ashulia,Savar. Dhaka Savar Dhaka Bangladesh

Type ofAssessment:

Initial Structural Safety Assessment

Assessor: EIMS

Date: 10 Apr 2014

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maximum operational loading that is intended and/or allowable on each floor.

Priority Level: Low

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: Floor load plan has not been prepared so far, but loading is within 42 psf.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Received documents from the management.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Have a qualified structural engineer develop Floor Loading Plans per therequirements of Part 8 Section 8.20.5.3.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

29 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.10 Floor Loading Plans (Load Plans)

Question: Are Floor Load Plans posted as required?

Priority Level: Low

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: No floor load plans have been developed.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Site visit on 10th April, 2014.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Have a qualified structural engineer prepare load plans including theinformation required in Section 8.20 of the Alliance Standard. Floor load plansshould be displayed on all levels of the building.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

29 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.20.5.3

Question: Are areas used for storage of work materials and work products, clearlymarked to indicate the acceptable loading limits as described in the Load Planfor that floor?

Priority Level: Low

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: The areas are used for storage of work materials and work products are notclearly marked to indicate the acceptable loading limits.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Site visit on 10th April, 2014.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Provide signage or the appropriate markings at all areas used for storage toindicate the acceptable loading limits detailed in the Load Plan.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

29 Jun 2014

FactoryName:

Eve Dress Shirt Limited

Address: Anowar Jung Road, Holding #219, Ward # 05, Block #A, Ashulia,Savar. Dhaka Savar Dhaka Bangladesh

Type ofAssessment:

Initial Structural Safety Assessment

Assessor: EIMS

Date: 10 Apr 2014

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Standard: Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.11 Floor Load Markings

Question: Is a designated representative (Factory Load Manager), who is onsite full time,trained regarding the structural floor capacity, and serves as an ongoingvendor resource and monitor of operational factory floor loadings?

Priority Level: Low

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: There is no designated representative(Factory Load Manager).

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Factory visit on 10th April, 2014.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Designate a representative as the Factory Load Manager. The Factory Ownershall ensure that at least one individual, the Factory Load Manager who islocated onsite full time at the factory, is trained in calculating operational loadcharacteristics of the specific factory. The Factory Load Manager shall serveas an ongoing resource to RMG vendors and be responsible to ensure that thefactory operational loads do not at any time exceed the factory floor loadinglimits as described on the Floor Loading Plans.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

29 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.9 Factory Load Manager

FactoryName:

Eve Dress Shirt Limited

Address: Anowar Jung Road, Holding #219, Ward # 05, Block #A, Ashulia,Savar. Dhaka Savar Dhaka Bangladesh

Type ofAssessment:

Initial Structural Safety Assessment

Assessor: EIMS

Date: 10 Apr 2014

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