Supertex Merchandising Co.,Ltd 9566 Alliance Audit Report Ear 4508 April

INITIAL ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT(EAR)

Factory Name: SUPERTEX MERCHANDISING CO.,LTD

Address: 483 GAWIRE,DHAKKIN KHAN ROAD, UTTARA,DHAKA Dhaka Bangladesh

Assessor: BD Technologies

Date: 26 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.

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Address: 483 GAWIRE,DHAKKIN KHAN ROAD, UTTARA, DHAKA DhakaBangladesh

Type ofAssessment:

Initial Electrical Safety Assessment


Date: 26 Apr 2014



GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information


Address: 483 GAWIRE,DHAKKIN KHAN ROAD, UTTARA, DHAKA Dhaka Bangladesh

Country: Bangladesh

Province: Dhaka

City: DHAKA

Zip Code: 1230

Audit Duration: 8 Hours

Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months

Draft Report Date : 23/05/14

Final Report Date : 29/05/14

Are all action items fromprevious assessmentcomplete? :

N/A

Buildings in Complex : 5

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

Owned

Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :

Building#1-Main Factory Building (level =4, Height = 42 ft.),Building#2- Factory building (level=2, Height= 22ft.),

Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :

Building#1-Main Factory Building (Area= 9680 sft), Building#2- Factory building (Area= 20480 sft),

Date of BuildingConstruction :

Building#1(2008), Building#2- (2002)

Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :

Building#1-(2013), Building#2- (2011)

Ancillary Structures inComplex :

• Building#3-1story building housing fabrics store. • Building#4-1story building housing the worker canteen. ,Building#5- 1 story building for Fuel storage

Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF) :

Building#3-Fabric store (Area= 3000 sft), Building#4- worker canteen (Area=500 sft), Building#5-Fuel storage(Area= 100 sft)

Number of Occupants : Building#1-Main Factory Building (G. F=39, 1st floor = 187, 2nd floor = 166), Building#2- Factory building (G.



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F=82, 1st floor = 281), Building#3-Fabric store (2), Building#4- worker canteen(None) , Building#5-Fuelstorage (None)



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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: As-built electrical drawings ie, single line diagram for electrical system fromGenerator control room (and/or Substation) to floor levels are not available.

Source of Findings: Document Review: The organization authority could not provide us any as-builtelectrical drawings for review.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

Have a qualified electrical engineer develop an as-built single line diagramdetailing key components and capacity of the electrical system. [AllianceStandard Part 10 Section 10.3.7]

Suggested DeadlineDate:

15 Oct 2014

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?



Description: The workers of the organization that operate and maintain the electricalsystem did not receive electrical safety training.There was no training relateddocument on site.

Source of Findings: Worker Interviews: Discussed with electrical responsible personnel and couldnot provide related documents.


Develop and implement an electrical safety program. Include key topics suchas lock out tag out procedures, personal protective equipment requirements,etc. Reference NFPA 70e for example program requirements.


15 Sep 2014

Standard: Reference NFPA 70e for example

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



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Priority Level: Medium


Description: Periodical Insulation Resistance Measurement Program was not establishedand recorded.

Source of Findings: Document Review: The organization could not provide us any recordeddocument.


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.


15 Aug 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.4 Insulation Tests and 10.13.8Electrical Inspections

Question: Are records concerning the testing and inspection of the electrical systemsmaintained on site and up to date?



Description: There was no records concerning the testing and inspection of the electricalsystems maintained.

Source of Findings: Document Review: The organization could not provide us any tested andinspection recorded document.


Develop an electrical maintenance program that includes inspections andtesting of the electrical systems. Reference NFPA 70 for example programrequirements. [Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 ElectricalInspection]


15 Aug 2014

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 were not completed,



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Source of Findings: Document Review: The organization could not provide us any relateddocuments.


Complete 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. [Allience Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 ElectricalInspection]


15 Aug 2014


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



Description: Periodic safety inspections of the electrical system components were notcompleted and documented previously.

Source of Findings: Document Review: The organization could not provide us any inspectiondocument.


Establish a periodic inspection program to ensure the electrical systems arefree from damage, debris, dirt, lint, etc. Maintain records concerninginspections and follow up actions. [Allience Standard Part 10 Building ServiceSection 10.13 inspection and testing]


15 Aug 2014

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

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: Inspection was not held an annual basis of electrical switchgear and panelboards to ensure that the equipment is installed in accordance with the listedratings.

Source of Findings: Document Review: The organization could not provide us any relateddocuments for review.


Inspect electrical switchgear and panel boards on an annual basis to ensurethat the equipment is in good working condition. [Alliance Standards Part 10Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspection]



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15 Aug 2014


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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Oil analysis for any service transformers ware not performed routinely.

Source of Findings: Document Review: The organization could not provide us any relateddocument.


Complete an oil analysis on applicable transformers at appropriate intervalsbased on voltage and power. [Allience Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7]


15 Aug 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

Electrical System Conditions

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

Source of Findings: Photograph: All distribution boards (example-MDB-2),Transformer metalfence., Visual Assessment: We did not find building earthing/groundingsystem.


Provide a grounding connection for the electrical system or provide evidencethat such a system is in place.


15 Sep 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10 Earthing



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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.



Description: Light fixtures without protective covers were installed in storage areas andother areas.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Whole factory, Example: 2nd floor, building-1,Ground floor,building-2


Light fixtures without protective covers (otherwise known as naked lights)should not be allowed in storage areas and other areas. Alliance StandardsPart 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights


15 Sep 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

Question: Are earthing connections provided at electrical equipment?



Description: No earthing connections provided at electrical panel body.

Source of Findings: Photograph: All metal enclosures [Example: MDB-2, 1st floor, building-1]


All metal casings or metallic coverings containing or protecting any electricalsupply-line or apparatus shall be connected with earth.


15 Sep 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7.9 and 10.10 Earthing.

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



Description: Distribution boards were metal enclosed but not with a dead front construction.

Source of Findings: Photograph: MDB-1, building-1, MDB-3, 2nd floor, building-1, MDB-2, 1st floor,



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building-1


Distribution boards should be metal enclosed with a dead front construction.Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear


15 Sep 2014

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

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



Description: Higher rated circuit breakers was present with lower rated wiring.

Source of Findings: Photograph: MDB-4, ground floor, building-2, SDB-3,1st floor, building-2, SDB-1, 1st floor, building-1 and other some DBs.


Electrical wiring/cables should be sized according to capacity of circuitbreakers.


15 Sep 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections.



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Question: Combustible materials are not stored within the substation room.



Description: Combustible materials stored in the substation room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: oil in substation room, Carton in substation room.


Remove all combustible materials within the substation room.


27 Jun 2014

Standard: Not Applicable

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



Description: All equipments were not efficiently earthed and properly connected to therequired number of earth electrodes

Source of Findings: Photograph: Sewing machine socket, ground floor, 2nd floor and Generatorframe earthing (grounding) one point


Provide earthing of equipment at required locations and connect to requirednumber of electrodes. Refer to the BNBG for required number of electrodes.Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7.1 Inspection of SubstationInstallations.


15 Aug 2014

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



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Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have a minimum clearance of 1 m(39 in) in front?



Description: Distribution board had no minimum clearance of 1 m (39 in) in front.

Source of Findings: Photograph: [DB,2nd floor, building-1], [SB,ground floor, building-1]


There shall be a distance of minimum 1 m(39 inch) clear in front of each panelboard for maintenance works. Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 MainSwitch, Switchboards and Metal Clad Switchgear


18 Jul 2014


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



Description: LT panel,switchboards were not installed in proper location.

Source of Findings: Photograph: LT Panel substation room,Switchboard in building-2,Switchboardin building-1.


All distribution boards should installed is suitable location for operation andmaintenance. Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch,Switchboards and Metal Clad Switchgear


15 Aug 2014

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



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Date: 26 Apr 2014



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



Description: Indications of overheating and overloading were observed.

Source of Findings: Photograph: MDB-1, MDB-2, MDB-3, SDB-1, SDB-3


Find out the cause of overheating and overloading and take proper action.


30 Jun 2014


Question: No multi looping of wiring/cables observed at circuit breakers withinswitchboards and/or distribution boards.



Description: Multi looping of wiring/cables observed at circuit breakers within switchboardsboards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: [SB, building-1], [Water pump room], [SB, building-2]


Need to connect single cable in single port by proper size of cable lug. AllianceStandard Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling


15 Aug 2014

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

Question: Shielding or additional insulation is provided for wiring exposed to externalheat sources.



Description: No shielding or additional insulation is provided for wiring exposed to externalheat sources.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Boiler room

Suggested Plan of In order to avoid the effects of heat from external sources one of the following



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Action: methods should be used to protect wiring systems: (1) shielding; (2) placing900 mm (36 in.) from the source of heat; (3) local reinforcement or substitutionof insulating material. Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.4.2 Externalheat sources.


01 Aug 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.4.2 External heat sources.

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



Description: Switchboards were not grounded (earthed)with panel body. And earthingconnection not present at panel body all distribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Switch board in building-1,Switch board in building-2, distributionpanel body.


Switch boards with panel doors and other related equipment's should beearthed properly. Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10.2 Circuit andSystem Earthing


15 Aug 2014

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: Switchboards and/or distribution boards had not clear identification markings.(All DBs)

Source of Findings: Photograph: MDB-4, ground floor, building-2, SDB-2( 1st Floor),building-2 and



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all DBs.


Clear & Permanent identification marks are printed in all DBs, Switchboards,Sub-main boards & switches as necessary.BNBC- Part 8 section 2.11.5.4Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 BNBC Part 8 Section 2.11.5.4


18 Jul 2014

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: Switchboards and/or distribution boards had no capacity information labels(Allpanel boards).

Source of Findings: Photograph: MDB-4, ground floor, building-2, and all panel boards.


All the panel boards should have the capacity information labels like it's busbar rating, no. of CB according to size of Box, incoming CB rating, maximumpermitted load etc. Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch,Switchboards And Metal Clad Switchgear and 10.13.7 Inspection of theInstallation


01 Aug 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 electrical wiring/cables properly identified?



Description: Electrical wiring/cables were not properly identified of the whole factory.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: We did not find any identification of wiring/cables of thewhole factory.


Need to identify each cable and label for which load/equipment it is connectedto. Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56


15 Aug 2014

Standard: Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56



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Date: 26 Apr 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: Stranded conductors having a nominal cross-sectional area 6mm2 or greaterwere not present and soldered together or crimped using suitable sleeve orferrules.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Ground floor, building-2


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. Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.3Cable Ends


15 Aug 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.



Description: Cable joints were not through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIB tape woundaround joint.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Cable joint box, ground floor, building-2


Cable joints are to be realized through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIBtape wound around before placing the cable in the box Alliance Standards Part10 Section 10.3.8.4 Cable Joints


15 Aug 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.4 Cable Joints



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Date: 26 Apr 2014



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



Description: Lighting fixtures were not proper supported from the structure and seismicbracing was not installed proper as required.

Source of Findings: Photograph: lighting fixtures installed on PVC pipe,building-2, lighting fixtureson inflammable materials,building-2


Lighting fittings shall be supported by suitable pipe/conduits, bracketsfabricated from structural steel, steel chains or similar materials dependingupon the type and weight of the fittings. Alliance standard 10.3.6.1


18 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.6 Lighting Fittings

Question: The substation room is clean and free from dirt, lint, water, oil, and debris.



Description: The substation room was not clean and free from dirt,oil and improperly storedmaterials.

Source of Findings: Photograph: oil in substation room, Carton in substation room, dirt insubstation room.


Remove all dirt, debris,oil, and improperly stored materials from the substationroom.


27 Jun 2014


Question: Each circuit is provided with a dedicated neutral.



Description: Each circuit was not provided with a dedicated neutral.



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Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Combined neutral connection was observed throughoutthe factory.


Provide individual and dedicated neutral connection for each machine.


15 Aug 2014

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

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



Description: Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc were not properly andsecurely.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Ground floor, building-2 and many other places.


Electrical equipment, fixtures, etc must be connected properly and securely.Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections


01 Aug 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections



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Question: Is all electrical wiring/cable properly terminated at its point of termination (Noun-terminated wires, lugs are provided at terminals, etc)?



Description: Some electrical wiring/cable not properly terminated at its point of termination .i.e without lugs , unused openings etc.

Source of Findings: Photograph: [Switchboard,ground floor, building-2],[MDB-3,building-1],[2ndfloor, building-1] and other many places.


Need to terminate wiring/cable only by soldered or welded lugs, unless theterminal are of such form that it is possible to securely clamp them withoutcutting away the cable strands. Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.9.2Wiring of Sub-distribution Boards


15 Aug 2014

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

Question: The substation room has adequate ventilation.



Description: The substation room had no adequate ventilation. One exhaust fan does notwork properly.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Exhaust fan in substation room.


Provide means of ventilation for the substation room. Consult a qualifiedelectrical engineer to determine the required ventilation rates based on theinstalled equipment. Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7.1 Inspection ofSubstation Installations.

Suggested Deadline 01 Aug 2014



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Date: 26 Apr 2014



Date:

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

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: Switchboards were not provided with physical means to prevent the installationof more over current devices than that number for which the panel board wasdesigned, rated, and listed.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Switchboads in building -2


According to BNBC Table 8.2.7 provides recommended sizes of enclosures forsub-distribution boards containing miniature circuit breakers or fuses. AllianceStandards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and Metal CladSwitchgear


15 Aug 2014


Question: Electrical wiring and conduit is properly supported.



Description: Electrical wiring and conduit was not properly supported.

Source of Findings: Photograph: 2nd floor, building-1, building-1 wall


Need to properly supported electrical wiring and conduit permanently. AllianceStandard Part 10 Section 10.3.2, 10.3.4.3, and 10.3.5


01 Aug 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.2, 10.3.4.3, and 10.3.5



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Date: 26 Apr 2014



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



Description: Mechanical guards were not provided for electrical wiring where necessary.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Cables on building-1 wall,Cable in substation room,Building-1,ground floor near MDB-1


Need to provide mechanical guards for electrical wiring where necessary.Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling, 10.6.5Cables, and 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards And Metal Clad Switchgear


18 Jul 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



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Date: 26 Apr 2014



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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protective covers wasnot installed at required locations.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Total factory, Example :Ground floor, building-2, Building-1


Light fixtures without protective covers (otherwise known as naked lights) shallnot be allowed in storage areas or in any area where the Inspector of theFactories Rules (1.6.3.7) Part 53 disallows these fixtures. Install signs postedin Bengali and English, indicating this prohibition at all entrances to theseareas. Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights


18 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Phase separators were not provided between terminals on circuit breakers.

Source of Findings: Photograph: MDB-1, ground floor, building-1, MDB-2, 1st floor, building-1,MDB-3, 2nd floor, building-1, LT Panel and other some places.


Install phase separators between terminal connections. Verify phaseseparators are installed at all remaining locations. Alliance Standard Part 10Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections


15 Aug 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections



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Date: 26 Apr 2014



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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Safety signage was not posted within the substation room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Substation room


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


18 Jul 2014

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



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Question: Are meters and other electrical devices (Ammeter, Voltmeter, PFI AutoController, etc) installed on the main electrical equipment operational?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Ammeter, Voltmeter and indicator lamp was installed but not operational.

Source of Findings: Photograph: MDB-2, 1st floor, building-1, Indicator lamp (MDB-2,building-1),MDB-1, ground floor, building-1 and other some places.


Ammeter, Voltmeter and indicator lamp should be replaced. Alliance Standard10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation


01 Aug 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation

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

Priority Level: Low

Non-Compliance Level:

Description: Electrical insulation mats were not existed in front of substation, switchboardsand/or distribution boards(Substation room and LT panel-).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Changeover switch, generator room


Provide electrical insulation mats in front of distribution boards. BNBC Part-8,chapter-2,article-2.11.5.1


18 Jul 2014

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



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Date: 26 Apr 2014



Emergency Power System

Question: Are cable trenches properly covered?



Description: Cable trenches were not present and covered by non inflammable material.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Cables from generator to changeover system.


All cable trenches should be covered by non inflammable materials. AllianceStandard Part 10 Section 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation


15 Sep 2014

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

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



Description: Emergency power switchboards, distribution boards, and circuits were notidentified.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: We did not find the identification of Emergency powerswitchboards, distribution boards, and circuits.


All boxes and enclosures (including transfer switches, generators, and powerpanels) for emergency circuits shall be permanently marked 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. NFPA 70 Chapter 7 Article 700.10 Wiring, EmergencySystem


15 Sep 2014

Standard: NFPA 70 Chapter 7 Article 700.10 Wiring, Emergency System



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Date: 26 Apr 2014



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



Description: generator room properly rated but physically not separated from the remainderof the building.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Generator room


Generating set should be housed in separate room to avoid transfer ofvibration and noise to the main building. Alliance Standards Part 10 Section10.8.4 Generator Room


01 Aug 2014

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: The generator room was not clean and free of dirt, debris, and improperlystored materials.

Source of Findings: Photograph: wood in generator room, oil tank in generator room,dirt ingenerator room.


Need to clean and free the generator room from dirt, debris, and improperlystored materials. Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.8.4 Generator Room


27 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.8.4 Generator Room



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Date: 26 Apr 2014



Question: Do changeover switch(es) have interlocking capabilities?



Description: The changeover switch(es) was not interlocking capabalities.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Manual changeover switch-1,2


In the case of duplicate or ring main supply, switches with interlockingarrangement shall be provided to prevent simultaneous switching of twodifferent supply sources. Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.6.1.2 and10.7.3.4


15 Aug 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.6.1.2 and 10.7.3.4

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



Description: Generator frame earthing was not provided at two separate points.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Generator frame earthing.


Generator frame earthing shall be two points separately. Alliance Standard10.8.2.2


01 Aug 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard 10.8.2.2

Question: Are inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the emergencygenerator being completed and documented?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the emergency generatorwas not completed and documented.

Source of Findings: Document Review: The organization could not provide us any recordeddocument.


Establish a routine maintenance and testing program for the emergencygenerator. The program shall be based on all of the following: (1)Manufacturer's recommendations (2) Manufacturer's Instruction manuals (3)Requirements of NFPA 110 Chapter 8



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Date: 26 Apr 2014




15 Aug 2014

Standard: NFPA 110 Chapter 8

Question: Is the appropriate type and number of firefighting equipment installed insidethe generator room?

Priority Level: Low


Description: The firefighting equipment inside the generator room was not available.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Generator room


Need to keep firefighting equipment at Generator room. Alliance standard10.8.4.2


18 Jul 2014

Standard: Is the appropriate type and number of firefighting equipment installed insidethe 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 was notcompleted and documented. Need to Maritain the records of the installation,maintenance and testing reports.

Source of Findings: Document Review: They could not provide us any document of Inspection,maintenance and testing procedures of the UPS.


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 (3) Minimum Requirements of NFPA 111Chapter 8 (4) Minimum Requirements of NFPA 70B Chapter 28


15 Aug 2014

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

Lightning Protection System

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



Type ofAssessment:



Date: 26 Apr 2014





Description: Lightning protection system was not installed on the building.

Source of Findings: Document Review: They could not provide us any document of lightningprotection system., Visual Assessment: We did not find Lightning protectionsystem on the building.


Have a qualified electrical engineer design a lightning protection systemaccording to the BNBC requirements. Have a licensed electrician install thedesigned system. Alliance standard Article: 10.11 This is a violation of Section2.9 of BNBC, 2006.


12 Nov 2014

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



Type ofAssessment:



Date: 26 Apr 2014



Documents

Supertex Merchandising Co.,Ltd 9566 Alliance Audit Report Ear 4508 April