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INITIAL ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT (EAR) Factory Name: Reliance Denim Industries Limited Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, Chittagong Pahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh Assessor: Bureau Veritas Date: 29 Apr 2014 Created with EO.Pdf for .NET trial version. http://www.essentialobjects.com. The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Page 1/19

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INITIAL ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT(EAR)

 

Factory Name: Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali,Chittagong Pahartali, Chittagong ChittagongBangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 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:

Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, ChittagongPahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Apr 2014

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GENERAL INFORMATION 

General Information

Factory Name: Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, Chittagong Pahartali, Chittagong ChittagongBangladesh

Country: Bangladesh

Province: Chittagong

City: Pahartali, Chittagong

Zip Code: 4219

Audit Duration: 2 Days

Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months

Draft Report Date : 05/13/2014

Final Report Date : 05/28/2014

Are all action items fromprevious assessmentcomplete? :

N/A

Buildings in Complex : There are 3 buildings in the premise. These are: 1. Main building, 2. Hydrant & Compressor Shed, 3. SecurityGuard Post.

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

Owned

Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :

1. Main Building: Building Height (Highest occupied floor level) 33.55m or 110 ft [Height up to roof: 36.60m or120 ft]. Storied above grade: 11, Storied below Grade: 0, Mezzanine Floor: 1, Occupied levels: 11. 2. Hydrant& Compressor Shed: Building Height (Highest occupied floor level): At Grade [Height up to roof: 3.05m or 10ft]. Storied above grade: 1, Storied below Grade: 0, Occupied levels: 1. 3. Security Guard Post: BuildingHeight (Highest occupied floor level) At Grade [Height up to roof: 2.74m or 9 ft]. Storied above grade: 1,Storied below Grade: 0, Occupied levels: 1.

Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :

Total Area: 177,447 sft: 1. Main Building: 177,072 sft (Ground Floor: 14,308 sft, Mezzanine Floor: 5824sft, 1stFloor: 15,694 sft, 2nd Floor: 15,694 sft, 3rd Floor: 15,694 sft, 4th Floor: 15,694 sft, 5th Floor: 15,694 sft, 6thFloor: 15,694 sft, 7th Floor: 15,694 sft, 8th Floor: 15,694 sft, 9th Floor: 15,694 sft, 10th Floor: 15,694 sft), 2.Hydrant & Compressor Shed: 310 sft, 3. Security Guard Post: 65 sft.

Date of BuildingConstruction :

No record available of building construction date.

Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :

No record available of last building renovation.

FactoryName:

Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, ChittagongPahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Apr 2014

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Ancillary Structures inComplex :

There are 2 ancillary structures: 1. Hydrant & Compressor shed, 2. Security guard post.

Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF) :

Total Area: 375 sft: 1. Hydrant & Compressor Shed: 310 sft, 2. Security Guard Post: 65 sft.

Number of Occupants : Total occupant: 4,159: 1. Main Building: 4,153 (Ground floor: 40, Mezzanine floor: 60, 1st to 9th floor:450*9=4,050, 10th floor: 3), 2. Hydrant & Compressor shed: 2, 3. Security guard post: 4.

Provide brief descriptionof the electrical systemfor each building.:

Transformer (750KVA)-1 No., Gas Generator (750KW)-1 No., Diesel Generator (65KVA)-1 No., COS-2 Nos.,LT-PANEL -1 No., PFI-1 No., MDB-2 Nos., DB-12 Nos., SDB-29 Nos.

Physical location ofSubstation? :

Substation located close to Selim and Brothers Ind. Ltd (A sister concern of Reliance Denim Ind. Ltd).

What equipment/loadsdoes the UPS serve? :

UPS serves PA System & audio Player.

 

 

 

FactoryName:

Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, ChittagongPahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Apr 2014

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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: 3

Description: Electrical diagrams of main distribution circuit and floor levels circuits'connecting electrical loads (machines/lights/cooling system/etc.) are availableat site but not as-built.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No “as-built” electrical drawing.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Have a qualified electrical engineer develop an as-built single line diagramdetailing key components and capacity of the electrical system.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

15 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7

Electrical System Maintenance

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

 

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Thermographic scans of electrical equipment had not been conducted withinlast three years.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Report of thermographic scans for electrical equipment notfound.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Provide 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.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

15 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

FactoryName:

Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, ChittagongPahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Apr 2014

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

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Transformer oil report was found, but there is no information about thepresence of any harmful substances such as PCBs.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No information found in transformer's oil report regardingthe existence of any harmful substances such as PCBs.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Consider replacing transformers with that contain PCB's to reduce healthhazards.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

15 Jul 2014

Standard: Not Applicable

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

 

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: No periodic safety inspections of the electrical system components arecompleted and documented.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No records of periodic safety inspections of the electricalsystem were found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Establish a periodic inspection program to ensure the electrical systems arefree from damage, debris, dirt, lint, etc. Maintain records concerninginspections and follow up actions.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

15 Jul 2014

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

Electrical System Conditions

Question: No foreign utilities are routed through the substation room (wet pipes).  

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Foreign utilities such as compressor line are routed through the substationroom.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Foreign utilities were found in the substation room.

FactoryName:

Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, ChittagongPahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Apr 2014

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Suggested Plan ofAction:

Relocate utilities so that they are not routed through the substation room.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

15 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Part 10.3.4 External Influences

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

 

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Electrical equipment is not efficiently earthed and properly connected to therequired number of earth electrodes. Location: Substation room

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate equipment earthing found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

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

Suggested DeadlineDate:

15 Jul 2014

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

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

 

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Distribution boards are not metal enclosed with dead front construction.Location: Almost all panel boards. Provide list of panels that are not metalenclosed.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Found distribution boards without dead front construction

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Provide switchboards and/or distribution boards are metal enclosed with adead front construction.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

17 Jun 2014

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

FactoryName:

Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, ChittagongPahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Apr 2014

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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.

 

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: All metal in the building is not connected to the building earthing/groundingsystem, such as metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metalwater pipe.

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

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Connect all metal in the building to the building earthing/grounding system,such as metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metal water pipe.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

01 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10 Earthing

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

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: Indications of overheating were observed (Temperature-83.5 degree C).Location: DB – 5F-U4, MDB – U-4B, C.O.S.-U – 4(Old).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Indications of overheating found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Find out the cause of overheating, overloading, or signs of burning, then takeproper action.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

20 May 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.5

Question: Are overhead service connections achieved with covered conductors?  

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 1

Description: Underground service connections are routed to overhead service that crossesroad. Overhead wiring does not conform to the requirements. Location:Outside of Substation Room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Service connections achieved by underground cable passthrough the overhead of the road, but proper overhead wiring is not achieved.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Ensure proper wiring of overhead service conductors or cover the existingconductors with an approved material. Consult a qualified electrical engineerbefore completing work.

FactoryName:

Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, ChittagongPahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Apr 2014

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Suggested DeadlineDate:

15 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.10 Service Entry

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

 

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 1

Description: Electrical cables are not sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.Location: GND-FLR -MDB- U4A

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Higher rated circuit breakers found with lower rated cable.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Consult with a qualified electrical engineer and ensure electrical wiring/cablesare sized according to capacity of circuit breakers. Verify existing loads do notexceed breaker rating.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

15 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections.

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.

 

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 1

Description: Light fixtures without protective covers are installed in inspection areas.Location: 2nd Floor

Source of Findings: Photograph: Light fixtures without protective covers were found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

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.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

20 May 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

FactoryName:

Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, ChittagongPahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Apr 2014

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Question: Wiring systems are selected and erected so that no damage is caused by theingress of water.

 

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 1

Description: Wiring systems are not selected and erected in a manner that preventsdamage caused by the ingress of water. Location: In front of CompressorRoom.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Conduit pipe is not continuous. Therefore, water may enter intothe conduit, and the cable's insulation may become damaged.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Ensure wiring systems are selected and erected in a manner that preventsdamage caused by ingress of water. Confirm cable shown in picture requiresreplacement.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

01 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.4.3 Presence of Water

Question: The substation room has adequate ventilation.  

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: The substation room does not have adequate ventilation.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Adequate ventilation not found in substation room.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

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

Suggested DeadlineDate:

01 Jul 2014

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

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

 

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Internal components of distribution boards are not properly concealed.Location: Almost all panel boards.

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

Suggested Plan of Provide covers or blanks to conceal all live internal components of

FactoryName:

Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, ChittagongPahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Apr 2014

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Action: switchboards and/or distribution boards.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

17 Jun 2014

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

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

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Distribution boards have no means of determining the load capacity for whichthe panels are designed and rated. Location: Almost all panel boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Capacity information on DBs not found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Provide capacity information labels (Maximum current rating, no of circuitbreakers, etc.) for all switchboards and/or distribution boards.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

01 Jul 2014

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 provided with physical means toprevent the installation of more over current devices than that number forwhich the panel board was designed, rated, and listed.

 

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 3

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: Almost all panel boards.

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

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Ensure switchboards and/or distribution boards are provided with physicalmeans to prevent the installation of more over current devices than thatnumber for which the panel board was designed, rated, and listed followingNFPA 70 section 408.54. Verify existing loads do not exceed panel andbreaker rating.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

15 Jul 2014

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

FactoryName:

Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, ChittagongPahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Apr 2014

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Question: Are electrical wiring/cables properly identified?  

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Electrical cables are not properly identified. Location: Almost all panel boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Proper electrical cable identification not found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Ensure the means of identification is obtained by separate color coding,marking tape, tagging, or other approved means for all electrical cables notproperly identified.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

15 Jul 2014

Standard: Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56

Question: A wire/cable shaft is provided for the whole building. Wiring and cables arearranged in shaft for ease of inspection and maintenance.

 

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Cable shaft not provided for the whole building.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No cable shaft found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Provide wire/cable shaft for the whole building. Ensure wiring and cables arearranged in shaft for ease of inspection and maintenance.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

12 Aug 2014

Standard: BNBC Part 8 Section 2.5.6.1

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.

 

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Cable sockets are not provided for stranded conductors. Location: GND-FLRMDB-U4B, GND-FLR -MDB- U4A, 7TH-FLR -DB-7F/U4, 5TH-FLR- DB-5F/U4,3RD-FLR-DB-3F/U4

Source of Findings: Photograph: Cable sockets not found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Provide cable sockets for stranded conductors having a nominal cross-sectional area 6mm2 or greater.

FactoryName:

Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, ChittagongPahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Apr 2014

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Suggested DeadlineDate:

01 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.

 

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Cable joints are not through porcelain/PVC connectors, and PIB tape is notwound around joints. Location: Almost all panel boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper cable joint found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Provide cable joints are through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIB tapewound around joints.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

15 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.4 Cable Joints

Question: The substation room has adequate illumination levels.  

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: The substation room is not illuminated properly.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Proper illuminated not found in the substation room.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Provide additional light fixtures to increase illumination levels provided in theBNBC.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

01 Jul 2014

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

Question: The substation room has adequate means of security.  

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: The substation room is not secured properly.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate substation security found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Install security measures to ensure unauthorized access to the substation isrestricted.

FactoryName:

Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, ChittagongPahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Apr 2014

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Suggested DeadlineDate:

03 Jun 2014

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

Question: Each circuit is provided with a dedicated neutral.  

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: There is no means to identify that each circuit is provided with a dedicatedneutral. Location: 7TH-FLR-DB-7F/U4, 5TH-FLR- DB-5F/U4, 3RD-FLR-DB-3F/U4

Source of Findings: Photograph: No dedicated neutral.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Provide dedicated neutral for each circuit.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

15 Jul 2014

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

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

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 1

Description: Power and telecommunication or antenna cables are not led in separately.Location: First Floor, Near DB-1F/U4.

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

Suggested Plan ofAction:

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

Suggested DeadlineDate:

15 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.10 Service Entry

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

 

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 1

Description: Lighting fixtures are not supported properly. Location: In front of CompressorRoom- HYDRANT

FactoryName:

Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, ChittagongPahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Apr 2014

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Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper support for lighting fixtures found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Ensure that lighting fixtures are supported from the structure and that seismicbracing is installed as required.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

17 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.6 Lighting Fittings

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

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 1

Description: Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc. are not properly secured.Location: Ground-Floor, BATHROOM, ELECTRICAL SECTION.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Insecure Electrical connections found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

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

Suggested DeadlineDate:

01 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)?

 

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 1

Description: Electrical cable is not properly terminated. Location: BESIDES FEMALE -TOILET, 9TH –Floor.

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

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Ensure all electrical wiring/cable is properly terminated at its point oftermination. Remove un-terminated wiring/cable back to source.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

15 Jul 2014

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

FactoryName:

Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, ChittagongPahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Apr 2014

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

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 1

Description: Circular boxes with loose covers. Location: Ground Floor, PASSAGE AREA

Source of Findings: Photograph: Circular boxes with loose covers.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Provide approved covers for junction boxes and other electrical devices.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

17 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.5 and 13.6.2

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

 

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 1

Description: Mechanical guards are not provided for electrical equipment. Location:COMPRESSOR ROOM-HYDRANT

Source of Findings: Photograph: Mechanical guards not found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Provide mechanical guards for electrical equipment where necessary.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

17 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: Required equipment and safety signage is posted within the room.  

Priority Level: Low

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Required equipment and safety signage is not posted within the substationroom but is posted within the gas generator room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No safety signage is posted within the substation room but isposted within the gas generator room.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Provide required equipment and safety signage posted within the room.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

17 Jun 2014

FactoryName:

Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, ChittagongPahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Apr 2014

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

 

Priority Level: Low

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protective covers isnot installed at required locations. Location: Ground Floor, STORE ROOM,ENTRANCE

Source of Findings: Photograph: Signage indicating the prohibition of installation of naked lightfixtures not found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Ensure signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protectivecovers is installed at required locations.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

17 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

Question: Phase separators are provided between terminals on circuit breakers.  

Priority Level: Low

Non-Compliance Level: 1

Description: Phase separators are not provided between terminals on circuit breakers.Location: GND-FLR MDB-U4B, GND-FLR -MDB- U4A, 7TH-FLR -DB-7F/U4,3RD-FLR-DB-3F/U4.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Phase separators not found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Install phase separators between terminal connections at the noted locations.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

01 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections

Emergency Power System

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

 

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Emergency power switchboards, distribution boards, and circuits are not

FactoryName:

Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, ChittagongPahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Apr 2014

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properly identified.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No identification of emergency DBs/CKTs.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Provide all boxes and enclosures (including transfer switches, generators, andpower panels) for emergency circuits with permanent markings so they will bereadily identified as a component of an emergency circuit or system. Therequired marking can be by color code, the words “emergency system,” or anyother method that identifies the box or enclosure as a component of theemergency system.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

17 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

Non-Compliance Level: 3

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

Source of Findings: Worker Interviews: No Documentation found on UPS testing and maintenance.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Ensure inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the UPS arecompleted and documented.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

15 Jul 2014

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

Lightning Protection System

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

 

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: No design and drawing found to determine whether the air termination networkvertical and horizontal conductors are appropriately spaced. Location: Rooftop.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No design & drawing found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Consult with an qualified electrical engineer and prepare drawing for lightningprotection (including risk index), and confirm the existing system is securedagainst lightning.

FactoryName:

Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, ChittagongPahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Apr 2014

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Suggested DeadlineDate:

01 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.11 Lightning Protection

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

 

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 3

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

Source of Findings: Photograph: The lightning protection ground terminals are not bonded to thebuilding or structure grounding.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Consult with an qualified electrical engineer to confirm the system's lightningprotection ground terminals are bonded to the building or structure grounding.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

01 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.

 

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 2

Description: No design and drawing found to determine whether down conductors areinstalled based on the building size. Location: North side wall of building.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No design & drawing found to determine if the numbers of downconductors are appropriate.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Consult with an qualified electrical engineer to confirm the system has anappropriate number of down conductors installed based on the building size.

Suggested DeadlineDate:

01 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.11 Lightning Protection

 

 

FactoryName:

Reliance Denim Industries Limited

Address: A/1, BSCIC Industrial Area, Sagarika Road, Pahartali, ChittagongPahartali, Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 29 Apr 2014

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