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INITIAL ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT(EAR)

Factory Name: KAZIPUR FASHIONS LTD

Address: Plot # 647-652, Kalma-1, Ward-7, Dairy Farm, Savar,Dhaka-1340 Bangladesh Bangladesh

Assessor: Uttaron Technologies

Date: 25 May 2017

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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 the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety (Alliance) and conducted by a third-party QualifiedAssessment Firm (QAF). The assessment was conducted against the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Assessment Protocols (APs) and Fire Safety and Structural Integrity Standard, which is harmonized with the factory assessmentguidelines developed by Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) for the Bangladesh National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA). The goal of the Alliance process is to provide clear and practical technical requirementsby which Bangladeshi Ready Made Garment (RMG) Factories producing for Alliance members may be consistently and fairly evaluated for fire, structural, and electrical safety in a non-duplicative manner. Each assessment will prompt actionplans that will be used by RMG factories to systematically and sustainably improve safety conditions for garment workers. Beyond tracking and reporting on action steps taken in a transparent manner, the Alliance organization and itsmembers will seek to further support factory improvements through technical assistance, training, implementation support for functional Worker Committees, and in some cases financial assistance and wage support for workers if factoriesare 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 or continued safety against fire, electrical and/or structural integrity issues that may lead to injury or loss oflife. The report is designed to provide a non-exhaustive summary of risk issues, based on a limited sampling and duration of time onsite by the named QAF. Neither the QAF nor the Alliance can certify or guarantee the quality, outcome, oreffectiveness of actions taken in response to the report.

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

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KAZIPUR FASHIONS LTD

Address: Plot # 647-652, Kalma-1, Ward-7, Dairy Farm, Savar, Dhaka-1340Bangladesh Bangladesh

Assessor: UttaronTechnologies

Date: 25 May 2017



GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

Factory Name: KAZIPUR FASHIONS LTD

Address: Plot # 647-652, Kalma-1, Ward-7, Dairy Farm, Savar, Dhaka-1340 Bangladesh Bangladesh

Country: Bangladesh

Province:

City:

Zip Code: 1340

Audit Duration: 1 Days 0 Hours

Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months

Draft Report Date : 30th May 2017

Final Report Date : 31st May 2017

Are all action items fromprevious assessmentcomplete? :

N/A

Buildings in Complex : There are one main building and three ancillary buildings in the complex.

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

Owned

Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :

The main building is a six-story RCC building.

Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :

Total building area is 112,642 sq. ft.

Date of BuildingConstruction :

2002-2005

Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :

Retrofitting was done in 2016.

Ancillary Structures inComplex :

There are three ancillary buildings in the complex.

Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF) :

Utility building: 2,400 sft; Dining Building: 1,421 sft; Temporary Idle Machine room (bamboo shed): 5,227 sft.

Number of Occupants : Total 832 person (GF: 20, 1st FL: 65, 2nd FL: 10, 3rd FL:22, 4th FL:305, 5th FL:410).

Provide brief descriptionof the electrical systemfor each building.:

Power Source: REB, 1 Dry Type Transformer(1600 KVA). Two (2) Diesel Generators (650 KVA and 150KVA).One High Tension Panel (HT). One (1) Low Tension Panel (LT). One (1) PFI Panel. Two (2) Main DistributionBoards (MDB), Eleven (11) Sub-distribution board (SDB)-11 Nos.

Physical location ofSubstation? :

Separated from main building.

What equipment/loadsdoes the UPS serve? :

N/A

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Date: 25 May 2017



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: 1

Description: The Electrical system installation work is on going; however, approval on thedesign from the appropriate authority has not been obtained.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Proposed SLD

Suggested Plan ofAction:

New electrical safety features should be approved by the Alliance.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

31 Jul 2017

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7

Electrical System Conditions

Question: All equipment is efficiently earthed and properly connected to the requirednumber of earth electrodes.



Description: Most of the electrical equipment is efficiently earthed and properly connectedto the earth electrodes but not all. Location: SDB-12/Sewing Sec/5th FL, SDB-11/Sewing Sec/5th FL, SDB-07/Sewing Sec/3rd FL, SDB-08/Sewing Sec/3rdFL, MDB-02/Cutting Sec/2nd FL, LT Panel, HT Panel.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate equipment earthing.


Provide earthing of equipment at required locations and connect to requirednumber of electrodes. Refer to the BNBC for required number of electrodes.


31 Jul 2017

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7.1 Inspection of SubstationInstallations.

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



Description: Electrical cables are not sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.Location: MDB-01/1st FL, MDB-02/1st FL, SDB-01/GF, SDB-11/5th FL, SDB-12/5th FL, SDB-08/3rd FL, SDB-07/3rd FL. Also, oversized breaker/undersized cable found for the branch bus bar at every floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: 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.


31 Jul 2017

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 cables observed at Bus-bar within distribution boards. Location: LTPanel, SDB-01/GF, SDB-11/5th FL, SDB-12/5th FL, SDB-08/3rd FL, SDB-07/3rd FL.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Multi cables at Bus-bar.


Remove multi wiring/cables at Bus-bar within switchboards and/or distributionboards.


31 Jul 2017

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: Not all metal in the building is connected to the building earthling system suchas metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metal water pipe andmetallic cable trays. Location: Throughout the Building.

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.


31 Jul 2017

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10 Earthing

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

Priority Level: Medium


Description: Distribution boards are not properly grounded. SDB-12/Sewing Sec/5th FL,SDB-11/Sewing Sec/5th FL, SDB-07/Sewing Sec/3rd FL, SDB-08/SewingSec/3rd FL, MDB-02/Cutting Sec/2nd FL, LT Panel, HT Panel.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards are not properly grounded.


Provide grounding (earthing) for distribution boards per BNBC.


31 Jul 2017

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

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



Description: Distribution boards have no clear identification markings. Location: Alldistribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards have no clear identification markings.


Per BNBC ensure clear and permanent identification marks are painted in alldistribution boards, switchboards, sub main boards and switches.


30 Jun 2017

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: Capacity information labeling is not proper. Location: All distribution boards.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Capacity information labels are not proper.


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


17 Jul 2017

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

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: SDB-05/2nd FL, SDB-06/2nd FL, SDB-07/3rd FL, SDB-08/3rd FL.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical cable is not properly terminated.


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

Suggested Deadline 31 Jul 2017

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

Lightning Protection System

Question: Is a lightning protection system installed on the building?



Description: A lightning protection system is not installed on the building. Location: Rooftop.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Lightning protection system is not found.


Install a lightning protection system.


31 Aug 2017

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.11 Lightning Protection. Calculate RiskIndex to determine if required.

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