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EQUIVALENT INITIAL ELECTRICAL SAFETYASSESSMENT

Factory Name: Doreen Garments Ltd

Address: 50-60, Dakkhin Panishail. N.K. Link Road, Kashimpur,Gazipur Gazipur Dhaka Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 08 May 2014

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The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety /23

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:

Doreen Garments Ltd

Address: 50-60, Dakkhin Panishail. N.K. Link Road, Kashimpur, Gazipur GazipurDhaka Bangladesh


Date: 08 May 2014



GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

Factory Name: Doreen Garments Ltd

Address: 50-60, Dakkhin Panishail. N.K. Link Road, Kashimpur, Gazipur Gazipur Dhaka Bangladesh

Country: Bangladesh

Province: Dhaka

City: Gazipur

Zip Code:

Audit Duration: 1 Days

Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months

Draft Report Date : 05-19-2014

Final Report Date : 06-19-2014

Are all action items fromprevious assessmentcomplete? :

N/A

Buildings in Complex : There are 3 buildings in the factory premises out of which one is five story main production building and twoare ancillary buildings. The buildings are named as: 1) Five Story Main Building, 2) Single Story Utility shed-1,3) Single Story Utility shed-2.

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

Owned

Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :

1) Five Story Main Building: Building height (Highest occupied floor level): 12.96 m or 42.50 ft [Height up toroof: 16.04 m or 52.50 ft], Stories above grade: 5, Stories below grade: 0, Occupied levels: 5, 2) Single StoryUtility shed-1: Building height (Highest occupied floor level): 15 cm or 0.50 ft above grade [Height up to roof:3.05 m or 10 ft], Stories above grade: 1, Stories below grade: 0, Occupied levels: 1, 3) Single Story Utilityshed-2: Building height (Highest occupied floor level): 15 cm or 0.50 ft above grade [Height up to roof: 3.65 mor 12 ft], Stories above grade: 1, Stories below grade: 0, Occupied levels: 1.

Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :

Total area of buildings in the factory premises: 125600.00 sft. Building wise breakdown as follows: 1) FiveStory Main Building: 125000 Sft (Ground floor: 25000 Sft, 1st floor: 25000 Sft, 2nd floor: 25000 Sft, 3rd floor:25000 Sft, 4th floor: 25000 Sft), 2) Single Story Utility shed-1: 400 Sft, 3) Single Story Utility shed-2:200 Sft.

Date of BuildingConstruction :

Factory personnel informed the date of construction as follows: 1) Five Story Main Building: Finished in-2002,2) Single Story Utility shed-1: Finished in-2003, 3) Single Story Utility shed-2: Finished in-2014.

Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :

1) In front of Single Story Utility shed-2 civil works on going.

FactoryName:

Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014



Ancillary Structures inComplex :

1) Single Story Utility shed-1, 2) Single Story Utility shed-2.

Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF) :

1) Single Story Utility shed-1: 400 Sft, 2) Single Story Utility shed-2: 200 Sft.

Number of Occupants : Total number of occupants: 2264. 1) Five Story Main Building: 2257 (Ground floor: 150, 1st floor: 472, 2ndfloor: 600, 3rd floor: 650, 4th floor: 425), 2) Single Story Utility shed-1: 4, 3) Single Story Utility shed-2: 3.

Provide brief descriptionof the electrical systemfor each building.:

Source of power REB, Transformer 630 KVA, Generator-2 Nos. (560 KVA, 92 KVA), COS-2Nos, DistributionBoards (DB) 17 Nos.

Physical location ofSubstation? :

Ground floor, front right side of the building.

What equipment/loadsdoes the UPS serve? :

UPS served Computer. IPS served fire alarm, emergency lighting, exit signage.

FactoryName:

Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014



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:

Description:

Source of Findings:

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Suggested DeadlineDate:

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?


Non-Compliance Level:

Description:

Source of Findings:



Standard: Reference NFPA 70e for example

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

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: A periodical Insulation Resistance Measurement program has not beenestablished.

FactoryName:

Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014



Source of Findings: Document Review: No periodical Insulation Resistance Measurementprogram.


Develop an Insulation Resistance Measurement program that ensuresdeterioration of insulation resistance will be identified quickly. Testing shouldbe in compliance with International Electrical Testing Association (NETA). Alltransformers, switchgears etc. shall be subject to an insulation resistancemeasurement test to ground after installation but before any wiring isconnected. Insulation tests shall be made between open contacts of circuitbreakers, switches etc. and between each phase and earth.


14 Jan 2015

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?



Description: The electrical switch-gear 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 are in good working condition.


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

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



Description: Thermographic scans of electrical equipment are not completed.

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


Complete Thermographic scans, at minimum, on a three year cycle.Thermographic scans should be completed in accordance with the Standardfor Infrared Inspection of Electrical Systems & Rotating Equipment.


14 Jan 2015

FactoryName:

Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014



Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

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



Description: There is no document to review the whether transformers contain harmfulsubstances or not.

Source of Findings: Document Review: There is no document to review whether the transformerscontain harmful substances.


Consider replacing transformers that contain harmful substances to reducehealth hazards.


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Not Applicable

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



Description: Periodic safety inspections of the electrical system components are notcompleted.

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.


14 Jan 2015

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

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

Priority Level: Low


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

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

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Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014




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


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

Electrical System Conditions

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, protection and is notphysically separated from the remainder of the building.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No fire rating, protection and physical separation for substationroom.


Consult with an expert fire protection engineer and make sure the substationroom is fire rated with physically separated from rest of the building as perAlliance standard.


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 3 Section 3.4.2.1.4

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



Description: Distribution boards are metal enclosed without dead front construction.Location: All distribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Metal enclosed without dead front construction.


Distribution boards are metal enclosed without dead front construction.


14 Jan 2015

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

FactoryName:

Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014



Question: Indications of overheating, overloading, or signs of burning were not observed.



Description: Indications of overheating, and signs of burning were observed. Location:SDB-1, 1st Floor; DB-5, 3rd Floor; COS-1 Substation, LT-1, Substation, PFI-1,Substation DB-01,Ground Floor; DB-09, 4h Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Indications of overheating and signs of burning were observed.


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


14 Jan 2015

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, cables are not sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.

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


Consult with a qualified Electrical Engineer and ensure electrical wiring/cablesare sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections.

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 earthling system suchas metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metal water pipe.

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


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.

FactoryName:

Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014




14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10 Earthing

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: DB-10, 4th Floor, DB -8, 3rd Floor, DB -6, 2nd Floor, DB -3, 1st Floor

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


Provide clearance of at least 1 m (39 in) in front of switchboards and/ordistribution boards.


14 Jan 2015


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



Description: Distribution boards are not installed in compliant locations (access limited).Location: DB-10, 4th Floor; DB -8, 3rd Floor; DB -6, 2nd Floor; DB -3, 1stFloor.

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


Install distribution boards in compliant locations so that operation is nothampered due to limited access.


14 Jan 2015

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

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: 2nd Floor, near window.

FactoryName:

Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014



Source of Findings: Photograph: Damage due to ingress of water.


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


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.4.3 Presence of Water

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



Description: Power and antenna cables are not led in separately.

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


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


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.10 Service Entry

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



Description: Distribution boards are not properly grounded (earthed). Location: DB -7,sample section, 2nd Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate grounding.


Provide grounding (earthing) for Switchboards and/or distribution boards.


14 Jan 2015

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

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



Description: Distribution boards have no capacity information labels. Location: Alldistribution boards.

FactoryName:

Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014



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


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


14 Jan 2015

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

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



Description: Distribution boards are not free of dirt. Location: DB-10, 4th Floor; DB -8, 3rdFloor; DB -6, 2nd Floor; DB -3, 1st Floor.

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


Ensure distribution boards free from dirt.


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9.1 Enclosures

Question: Are switchboards and/or distribution boards provided with physical means toprevent the installation of more over current devices than that number forwhich the panel board was designed, rated, and listed.



Description: Distribution boards are not provided with physical means to prevent theinstallation of more over current devices than that number for which the panelboard was designed, rated, and listed. Location: All Distribution board.

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


Ensure switchboards and/or distribution boards provided with physical meansto prevent the installation of more over current devices than that number forwhich the panel board was designed, rated, and listed.


14 Jan 2015


FactoryName:

Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014



Question: Each circuit is provided with a dedicated neutral.



Description: Each circuit is not provided with a dedicated neutral. Location: All DistributionBoards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No dedicated neutral for each circuit.


Provide dedicated neutral for each circuit.


14 Jan 2015

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

Question: Are lighting and receptacle (socket) circuits segregated?



Description: Lighting and socket circuits are not separated.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Lighting and socket circuits are not separated.


Lighting and socket circuits must be separated at the noted locations. Have aqualified electrician separate the lighting and sockets into separate circuits.


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7.2

Question: Are electrical wiring/cables properly identified?



Description: Electrical wiring, cables are not properly identified. Location: All Distributionboards, switch board.

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


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


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56

FactoryName:

Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014



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: Alldistribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Cable socket are not provided.


Provide cable sockets for stranded conductors having a nominal cross-sectional area 6mm or greater.


14 Jan 2015

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: Iron Section, 4th Floor; SewingSection 4th Floor; SDB -6 , 4th Floor; DB -8, 3rd Floor; DB -9, 3rd Floor; CableTray 2nd Floor; DB -5, 2nd Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper cable joints were found.


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


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.4 Cable Joints

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: 4th Floor Sewing section,SDB -3, Bartic Section.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Un-terminated wires found.

Suggested Plan of Ensure all electrical wiring/cable properly terminated at its point of termination.

FactoryName:

Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014



Action:


14 Jan 2015

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

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



Description: Internal components of switchboards and distribution boards are not properlyconcealed. Location: DB-8, 3rd floor, 2nd Floor, Sewing Section; 1st Floor,Finishing.

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


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


14 Jan 2015

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

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



Description: Lighting fixtures are not supported properly. Location: 1st floor, finishing area.

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


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


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.6 Lighting Fittings

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



Description: Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc. are not properly secured.Location: Boiler Room

FactoryName:

Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014



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


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


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections

Question: Are junction boxes and other electrical devices provided with covers?



Description: Junction boxes and other electrical devices are not provided with covers.Location: 2nd Floor (ceiling)

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate electrical cover.


Provide adequate covers for junction boxes and other electrical devices.


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.5 and 13.6.2

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



Description: No mechanical guards are provided for electrical equipment where necessary.Location: 3rd floor, sewing section

Source of Findings: Photograph: No mechanical guards.


Provide mechanical guards for electrical equipment where necessary.


14 Jan 2015

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

FactoryName:

Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014



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



Description: Conduit expansion fittings are not used for conduit runs that span a buildingexpansion joint.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Conduit expansion fittings not found.


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


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.5 Expansion Joints

Question: Are there additional areas of non-compliance to report?



Description: There are no additional areas of non-compliance to report.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: There are no additional areas of non-compliance to report.


N/A


Standard: Not Applicable

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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Non-graded electrical insulation mats are provided in front of substation anddistribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Non-graded mats provided in front of substation and distributionboards.


Provide electrical graded insulation mats in front of distribution boards.


14 Jan 2015

FactoryName:

Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014



Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 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 room.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Required equipment and safety signage is not available.


Indoor electrical installations that are accessible to unqualified persons shallbe made with metal-enclosed equipment. Switchgear, unit substations,transformers, pull boxes, connection boxes, and other similar associatedequipment shall be marked with appropriate caution signs. Entrances to roomsand other guarded locations that contain exposed live parts shall be markedwith conspicuous warning signs forbidding unqualified persons to enter.Caution, warning, danger signs or labels should meet the followingrequirements: (1) The marking shall adequately warn of the hazard usingeffective words and/or colors and/or symbols. American National StandardsInstitute ANSI Z535.4-2011, Product Safety Signs and Labels, providesguidelines for suitable font sizes, words, colors, symbols, and locationrequirements for labels. (2) Shall be permanently affixed to the equipment orwiring method and shall not be hand written. Exception, portions of labels ormarkings that are variable, or that could be subject to changes, shall bepermitted to be hand written and shall be legible. (3) The label shall be ofsufficient durability to withstand the environment involved. ANSI Z535.4-2011,Product Safety Signs and Labels, provides guidelines for the design anddurability of safety signs and labels for application to electrical equipment


14 Jan 2015

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: Phase separators are provided between terminals on circuit breakers.

Priority Level: Low


Description: Phase separators are not provided between terminals on circuit breakers.Location: All Distribution Boards. Except DB -11.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No phase separators.


Install phase separators between terminal connections. Verify phaseseparators are installed at all remaining locations.


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections

FactoryName:

Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014



Question: Signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protective covers isinstalled at required locations.

Priority Level: Low


Description: No signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protective coversis installed at required locations.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtureswithout protective covers.


Ensure signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protectivecovers is installed at required locations. Light fixtures without protective covers(otherwise known as naked lights) shall not be allowed in storage areas or inany area where the Inspector of the Factories Rules disallows these fixtures.Install signs posted in Bengali and English, indicating this prohibition at allentrances to these areas.


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

Emergency Power System

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



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

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


Consult with an expert fire protection engineer and make sure the generatorroom is fire rated as per Alliance standard.


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.8.4 Generator Room

Question: Is the generator room clean and free of dirt, debris, and improperly storedmaterials?



Description: Generator room is not clean.

FactoryName:

Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014



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


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


14 Jan 2015


Question: Is the generator room properly ventilated



Description: Generator room is not properly ventilated.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate ventilation.


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


14 Jan 2015


Question: Are cable trenches properly covered?



Description: Cable trenches are not covered properly.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No cable trench cover.


Provide adequate cover on cable trench.


14 Jan 2015

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

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



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

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate generator frame earthing.

FactoryName:

Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014




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


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard 10.8.2.2

Question: Is the generator room appropriately sized in order to properly access thegenerator to perform routine maintenance activities?



Description: The size of generator room is not appropriate.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate generator room size.


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


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.8.4 Generator Room

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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the UPS and IPS are notcompleted.

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


Establish an inspection testing, and maintenance program for theUninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) and associated components. Theprogram must based on the following: (1) Manufacturer's recommendations (2)Manufacturer's instruction manuals


14 Jan 2015

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

Lightning Protection System

Question: The lightning protection ground terminals are bonded to the building orstructure grounding.

FactoryName:

Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014





Description: The lightning protection ground terminals are not bonded to the building orstructure grounding.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: The lightning protection ground terminals are not bondedto the building or structure grounding.


Consult with an expert engineer to have details design and drawing of lightningprotection system and ensure your building is secured.


14 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.11 Lightning Protection

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



Description: No design and document found to verify, the air termination network verticaland horizontal conductors are appropriately spaced.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate spacing.


Consult with an expert electrical engineer and prepare drawing for lightningprotection including risk index and make sure your system is secured againstlightning.


14 Jan 2015


Question: The appropriate number of down conductors are installed based on thebuilding size.



Description: No such design and drawing found to identify number of down conductorsinstalled based on the building size.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Inadequate down conductor found.


Consult with an expert electrical engineer to make sure system hasappropriate numbers of down conductors installed based on the building size.


14 Jan 2015

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Doreen Garments Ltd



Date: 08 May 2014




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