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FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT

HAESONG SWEATER LIMITEDHIZALHATI, BAROI PARA, KALIAKAIR

OTHER FACTORIES: HAESONG CORPORATION UNIT2

April 2, 2014

Accord - Bangladesh RMG Fire Safety InspectionHaesong Sweater Limited

SUMMARYHaesong Sweater Limited was surveyed for fire safety on 4/2/2014 by Hughes Associates,Inc. This summary identifies the major deficiencies that were identified during theinspection.

The purpose of this survey was to identify significant fire safety issues and to providerecommendations for remediation based on applicable standards specified by theAccord. The scope of this initial fire safety inspection was limited to the review andidentification of major fire safety issues. The inspection did not include identification ofminor deficiencies, which will be further addressed as part of follow-up inspections.

Table 1 summarizes the major fire safety issues identified during the inspection.Recommendations have been provided to address each issue.

An implementation schedule shall be developed by the factory to remediate each of thefindings. The specific timing of improvements, including any requested extensions dueto design / installation constraints, shall be submitted to the Accord for approval.


No. Category Finding RecommendationRemediationTimeframe

Table 1. Findings And Recommendations

Fire RatedConstruction

Oxidizers andflammable liquids arestored adjacent to eachother.

Separate the oxidizers andflammable liquid storage roomby at least 20 feet.

Within 3months

F-1


The boiler, generator,and transformer roomsare not separated byfire-rated construction.

Separate the boiler, generatorand transformer rooms by aminimum 2-hr fire-ratedconstruction. Seal and/orprotected all openings tomaintain the required fireseparations

Within 3months

F-2



Storage rooms andprocess areasthroughout the buildingused for combustiblestorage are notseparated by fire-ratedconstruction.

Provide dedicated storagerooms separated by minimum1-hr fire-rated construction.

Where separate storagerooms are not feasible,provide defined storage areasand limit the storagearrangement as follows:- Maximum height of 2.4m andmaximum area of 23m2- If sprinkler protected:maximum height of 3.66m andmaximum area of 93m2

Separate areas of unenclosedcombustible storage by aminimum clear distance of 3m.

Within 3months

F-3



The exit stairs are notseparated from workareas on each floor byfire-rated construction.

Provide minimum 1.5-hr firerated doors and seal allunprotected openings toseparate the exit stairs fromwork areas and other buildingspaces on all floor levels.Ensure that the fire doors areself-closing and positivelatching and that they areprovided with fire exit (panic)hardware where servingproduction floors.

If fire doors are required to beheld open for functionalreasons, provide automatic-closing devices tied to the firealarm system.

Within 3months

F-4



Unsealed penetrationsand openings arelocated in the fire-ratedfloor/ceiling assemblies,specifically the electricalshaft in the South end ofthe building.

Provide a minimum 2-hr fire-rated shaft to separate theutility risers from each floorlevel.

Within 3months

F-5


Egress Egress doors and gateswith locking features areprovided throughout thestairwells.

Remove locking features fromall egress doors / gates.

If locks are required forsecurity reasons, utilizespecial door locking featurescomplying with NFPA 101.

ImmediateF-6

Egress Storage was located inthe egress paththroughout the finishingareas

Keep egress paths and stairsclear of storage.

ImmediateF-7


Egress Storage was located onthe ground floor in theNE exit stair.

Remove all storage from exitstairs and egress paths.

ImmediateF-8

Egress Collapsible gates andsliding doors areprovided throughout thebuilding.

Replace all gates and slidingdoors along the means ofegress with side-hinged,swinging egress doors.

If locks are required forsecurity reasons, utilizespecial door locking featurescomplying with NFPA 101.

Within 1month

F-9


Egress The width of egressaisles is less than 36-in.on floors 1 and 2.

Provide minimum aisle widthsof 36-in.

Within 3months

F-10

Egress Edit stair door on floor 5does not swing in thedirection of egresstravel.

Modify the egress door toswing in the direction ofegress travel.

Within 3months

F-11


Egress The exit capacity of1026 is not adequate forthe occupant load of1200 on floor 2.

Immediately reduce occupantload to not more than availableexit capacity (1026).

If possible, provide additionalexits in the future to increaseexit capacity.

Within 3months

F-12

Egress The exits in the laundry,washing area andwinding areas are notremotely located fromeach other such that asingle fire event couldcompromise both exits.

Modify exit arrangement.

OR

Provide additional exit(s).

Within 3months

F-13


Fire Protection The fire alarm system isantiquated, not a listedsystem, and does notprovide alarm andnotification featuresconsistent withacceptable standards.

Replace the fire alarm systemwith a new, listed addressablefire alarm system inaccordance with NFPA 72.

Designwithin 4months,install

within 9months

F-14

Fire Protection Inspection, testing, andmaintenance for the firealarm system it was notin accordance withNFPA 72

Inspect, test and maintain thefire alarm system, and keepwritten records on-site, inaccordance with NFPA 72.

Within 3months

F-15


Fire Protection The building is equippedwith single-stationsmoke alarms. Smokealarm activation soundsonly a local alarm anddoes not provideautomatic fire alarmnotification ofoccupants.

Remove single-station smokealarms. Provide automaticsmoke detection throughoutthe building in accordancewith NFPA 72.

Within 6months

F-16


EgressLighting

Manual on-off switch isprovided for emergencylighting.

Remove manual on/offswitches from emergencylighting units to prevent themfrom being switched off.

Within 1month

F-17

EgressLighting

Based on the numberand location ofemergency lightsobserved, adequateillumination levels arenot anticipated alongegress routes on floor 5

Test the emergency lightingsystem on each floor andprovide additional emergencyfixtures to provide adequateillumination along the meansof egress. Provide a minimumillumination of 10 lux at thefloor level within exit stairs andexit discharge paths andminimum 2.5 lux along exitaccess aisles.

Within 3months

F-18


EgressLighting

Exit signage notinstalled on floor 5.

Regularly inspect all exitsignage and replace/installlights as needed to illuminatesigns.

Within 3months

F-19

EgressLighting

Inspection, testing, andmaintenance records forthe emergency lightingsystem were notavailable.

Inspect, test and maintain theemergency lighting system inaccordance with TheACCORD standard. Keepwritten records on-site.

Within 3months

F-20

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