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EQUIVALENT INITIAL ELECTRICAL SAFETYASSESSMENT

Factory Name: Ananta Apparels Ltd

Address: Ananta Plaza, 136 Elephant Road, Bata Signal,Dhanmondi, Dhaka Dhaka Dhaka Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 10 Jun 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:

Ananta Apparels Ltd

Address: Ananta Plaza, 136 Elephant Road, Bata Signal, Dhanmondi, DhakaDhaka Dhaka Bangladesh


Date: 10 Jun 2014



GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

Factory Name: Ananta Apparels Ltd

Address: Ananta Plaza, 136 Elephant Road, Bata Signal, Dhanmondi, Dhaka Dhaka Dhaka Bangladesh

Country: Bangladesh

Province: Dhaka

City: Dhaka

Zip Code: 1205

Audit Duration: 01 Days

Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months

Draft Report Date : 06/12/2014

Final Report Date : 06/21/2014

Are all action items fromprevious assessmentcomplete? :

N/A

Buildings in Complex : 1

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

Owned

Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :

15 stories

Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :

157888

Date of BuildingConstruction :

1989

Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :

N/A

Ancillary Structures inComplex :

N/A

Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF) :

N/A

Number of Occupants : 3200

FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014



Provide brief descriptionof the electrical systemfor each building.:

Main source : Transformer(1250 KVA)-1 No.; Emergency source: Generator (635 KVA, 500 KVA, 500 KVA)- 3Nos., Power Factor Improvement Panel (PFI) (250 KVAR, 350 KVAR, 550 KVAR)- 3 Nos., Change OverSwitch (COS)-3 Nos., High Tension Panel (HT Panel) -1 No., Low Tension Panel (LT Panel)-3 Nos., MainDistribution Panel (MDB)-14 Nos., Sub Distribution Panel (SDB) -34 Nos.

Physical location ofSubstation? :

Substation located in Ground Floor of the main building.

What equipment/loadsdoes the UPS serve? :

UPS serves computers and CAD machine. IPS serves fire alarm, emergency lighting and exit signage.

FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014



ASSESSMENT FINDINGS

Electrical System Maintenance

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

Priority Level: Medium

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Periodical Insulation Resistance Measurement Program has not beenestablished.

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

Suggested Plan ofAction:

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 et

Suggested DeadlineDate:

17 Apr 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 switchgear 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 is in good working condition.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

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

FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014





Description: Thermographic scans of electrical equipment have not been done.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Thermographic scans of electrical equipment have notbeen done.


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.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

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



Description: No evidence found to ensure that transformer does not contain harmfulsubstances like PCBs.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No document was found which ensures harmfulsubstances like PCB is absent.


Consider replacing transformers that contain harmful substances to reducehealth hazards.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Not Applicable

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



Description: Some inadequate documents for periodic safety inspections of the electricaldocument are found.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Some inadequate periodic safety inspections of theelectrical system were found.


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 Deadline 17 Apr 2015

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Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014



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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 has not been done.

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


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


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

Electrical System Conditions

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

Priority Level: High


Description: Combustible materials are stored within the substation room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Combustible materials were found in substation room.


Remove all combustible materials within the substation room.


17 Apr 2015


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 are installed in storage areas. Location:Fabrics store(Ground Floor), Fabrics store(11th floor), Accessories store(12thFloor).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Uncovered lights are installed in storage areas.

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Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014




Ensure light fixtures without protective covers are not installed in storage areasor in any area where the Inspector of the Factories Rules.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

Question: The substation room has the required fire rating/protection and is physicallyseparated from the remainder of the building.



Description: The substation room is not fire rated but physically separated from theremainder of the building by bricks wall.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Substation room is not fire rated but physically separated.


Provide adequate fire protection for substation room.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 3 Section 3.4.2.1.4

Question: Wet type transformers are not leaking and have appropriate levels.



Description: Although the transformer oil level is appropriate but it is leaking.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Transformer is leaking.


Ensure that wet type transformer is not leaking and have appropriate oil levels.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.5 Substation

FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014



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: SDB-GF(IPS), MDB-11&12, SDB-13.1, MDB-13, MDB-14, SDB-13.4(Cad Room),MDB-Lift, SDB-1(Lift Room), SDB-2(Lift Room), SDB-3(Lift Room), SDB-4(LiftRoom).

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


Provide clearance of at least 1 m (39 in) in front of distribution boards.


17 Apr 2015

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

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



Description: Distribution boards is not installed in compliant locations (accessbared/limited). Location: SDB-GF(IPS), SDB-10.1, SDB-10.2, SDB-10.3, SDB-10.4, SDB-10.5, SDB-10.6,MDB-13, SDB-13.4.

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.


17 Apr 2015

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

Question: No circuits are drawn for loads without the incorporation of a overcurrentprotection device (circuit breaker).



Description: Circuits are drawn for loads without the incorporation of an overcurrentprotection device (circuit breaker). Location: MDB-2, MDB-4, SDB-4.3, MDB-7,SDB-7.1, MDB-14, MDB-Lift, SDB-2(Lift Room), SDB-3(Lift Room), SDB-4(LiftRoom).

FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014



Source of Findings: Photograph: No protection device.


Ensure overcurrent protection device (circuit breaker) for each and everyloads.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.9 Protection of Circuits

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



Description: Indications of overheating were observed at some locations duringthermography. Location:1.Exhaust fan 2(12th floor) 2.Lift 2 Control Panel,14thFloor. 3.LT-1,Ground Floor. 4.PFI-1(left-bottom),Ground Floor. 5.PFI-1(Right-bottom),Ground Flo

Source of Findings: Photograph: Indications of overheating.


Find out the cause of overheating and take proper action consideringreplacement of cable or equipment if necessary .


17 Apr 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 cables are not sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.Location: SDB-2.1, MDB-3, MDB-4, SDB-4.3, MDB-5, MDB-6, MDB-7, SDB-7.3, SDB-8.1, SDB-10.3, SDB-11.2, SDB-12.1, MDB-14, MDB-13, SDB-13.1,SDB-13.4

Source of Findings: Document Review: Higher rated circuit breakers with lower rated wiring.,Visual Assessment, Document Review: Higher rated circuit breakers withlower rated wiring., Visual Assessment


Consult with a qualified Electrical Engineer and ensure electrical cables aresized according to capacity of circuit breakers.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections.

FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014



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



Description: Multi looping of cables were observed at circuit breakers within distributionboards. Location: SDB-1(Embroidery), SDB-2.1, MDB-6, SDB-6.1, SDB-7.2,MDB-8, SDB-8.1, MDB-9, SDB-10.3, SDB-10.2, SDB-10.1, SDB-11.2, SDB-13.1, SDB-13.3

Source of Findings: Photograph: Multi looping of cables at circuit breakers.


Remove multi looping of cables at circuit breakers within distribution boards.


17 Apr 2015

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

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



Description: Power and telecommunication or antenna cables are not led in separately.Location : Finishing Section/4th Floor.

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


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


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.10 Service Entry

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



Description: Distribution boards do not have clear identification markings. Location: Alldistribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No clear identification markings.


Ensure clear and permanent identification marks are painted in all distributionboards, switchboards, sub main boards and switches.


FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014



Date:

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: Distribution boards do not have capacity information labels. Location: Alldistribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No capacity information labels.


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


17 Apr 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 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: As there is no capacity information available on distribution panel boards, so“physical means to prevent the installation of more over current devices” is notconsiderable right now. When available the electrical concern should considerthe given suggest

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No capacity information available on distribution panelboards.


Ensure distribution boards provided with physical means to prevent theinstallation of more over current devices than that number for which the panelboard was designed, rated, and listed.


17 Apr 2015

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

FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 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.


Provide dedicated neutral for each circuit.


17 Apr 2015

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

Question: Are electrical wiring/cables properly identified?



Description: Electrical cables are not properly identified. Location: All distribution boards.

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


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


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56

Question: The substation room has adequate ventilation.



Description: The substation room is not properly ventilated.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate ventilation 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.


17 Apr 2015

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

FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014



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



Description: 1.Silica gel of transformer breather becomes pink. Location:Transformer(1250KVA)/Substation Room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Silica gel of transformer breather becomes pink.


1. Need to replace by fresh silica-gel (blue color).


17 Apr 2015


Question: The substation room has adequate illumination levels.



Description: The substation room is not illuminated properly.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper illumination in substation room.


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


17 Apr 2015

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)?



Description: Internal components of electrical panel boards are not properly concealed.Location: PFI-1, LT-1, LT-3, SDB-1.1, SDB-6.1, MDB-10, SDB-10.1, SDB-10.3, SDB-11.1, SDB-12.1, SDB-12.2, SDB-13.2, MDB-14

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.


FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014



Date:

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

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



Description: Distribution boards are not properly grounded. Location: SDB-GF(IPS), SDB-Substation room, SDB-10.1, SDB-10.2, SDB-10.3, SDB-10.4, SDB-10.5,SDB-10.6, MDB-14, SDB-13.5(below lift room), SDB-1(Lift room.

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


Provide grounding for distribution boards as per BNBC.


17 Apr 2015

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

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



Description: Distribution boards are not clean. Location: SDB-GF(IPS), SDB-Sub- Stationroom, SDB-10.3, SDB-13.1, MDB-Lift, SDB-3(Lift Room),SDB-4(Lift Room),SDB-13.5(below lift room). SDB-1(Lift Room), SDB-2(Lift Room),

Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards are not clean.


Disconnect the panel from the electrical service and clean interior componentsof all dust and debris. Seal all openings within the enclosure to prevent dustand debris from entering.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9.1 Enclosures

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



Description: Cable shaft is provided for Ground Floor to 12th floor except 13th & 14th Floor.(Total 15 Floor).

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Cable shaft is provided for Ground Floor to 12th floor

FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014



except 13th & 14th Floor. (Total 15 Floor).


Provide cable shaft for the whole building. Wiring and cables are arranged inshaft for ease of inspection and maintenance.


17 Apr 2015

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.



Description: Cable sockets are not provided for stranded conductors.Location : SDB-4.2,SDB-10.1, SDB-12.1, MDB-2, MDB-lift

Source of Findings: Photograph: No cable socket.


Provide cable sockets for stranded conductors having a nominal cross-sectional area 6mm2 or greater. Conductors below 6 mm2 without cablesockets, solder all strands at the exposed ends together or crimp usingsuitable sleeve or ferrules.


17 Apr 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 : SDB-2.2, SDB-8.2, SDB-13.3

Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper cable joint.


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


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.4 Cable Joints

FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014



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



Description: Electrical connections at equipment (Generator starter terminal) is open andMCB in distribution board is broken. Location: Generator (500 KVA),Basement; SDB-13.1

Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical connections are secured.


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


17 Apr 2015

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)?



Description: Electrical cable is not properly terminated. Location: MDB-14.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Un-terminated wires.


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


17 Apr 2015

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

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



Description: Mechanical guard is not provided for electrical equipment. Location: lift room(14th Floor).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Mechanical guard is not provided.


Provide mechanical guards for electrical equipment where necessary.


17 Apr 2015

FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 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: 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 hasnot been installed at required locations. Location : Fabrics store(GroundFloor), Fabrics store(11th Floor), Accessories store(12th Floor).

Source of Findings: Photograph: No signage indicating the prohibition of installation of uncoveredlight fixtures.


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 disallows these fixtures. Install signs posted in Bengali andEnglish, indicating th


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Electrical insulation mats are not provided in front of distribution boards.Location : SDB-GF/IPS, SDB-Sub-station, SDB-10.1, SDB-10.2, SDB-10.3,SDB-10.4, SDB-10.5, SDB-10.6, MDB-13, SDB-13.4, MDB-lift, SDB-1/lift,SDB-2/lift, SDB-3/lift, SDB-4/li

Source of Findings: Photograph: Insulation mat is not provided front of distribution boards.


Provide electrical insulation mats in front of distribution boards.


17 Apr 2015

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


FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014



Description: Required equipment and safety signage is posted within substation room. Butinstruction board for first aid and artificial respiration are not located inGenerator room & substation room. Location: Generator room.(Basement);Sub-station Room, GF.

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No instruction board for first aid and artificial respirationfound.


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 a


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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Meters and other electrical devices (Ammeter and Voltmeter etc.) are notinstalled on the main electrical. Location : MDB-2, MDB-3, MDB-4, MDB-5,MDB-7, MDB-9,MDB-10, MDB-11&12, MDB-13, MDB-14, MDB-Lift.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Meters and other electrical devices are not installed.


Ensure meters and other electrical devices installed on the main electricalequipment are operational.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation

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: SDB-1(Embroidery), MDB-2, SDB-2.2, MDB-3, MDB-4, SDB-4.2,SDB-4.3, MDB-5, SDB-6.1, SDB-6.2, MDB-7, SDB-7.2, MDB-8, SDB-8.1,MDB-9, MDB-10, SDB-10.3, SDB-10.2, SDB-10.1, SDB

Source of Findings: Photograph: No phase separators.


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

FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014




17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections

Emergency Power System

Question: Are cable trenches properly covered?



Description: Cable trench is not covered properly. Where it is covered, the cover is madeby combustible materials.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Cable trench is not covered properly.


Ensure light fixtures without protective covers are not installed in storage areasor in any area where the Inspector of the Factories Rules.


17 Apr 2015

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

Question: Fuel storage tanks located within the building have a maximum combinedcapacity of 2500L (660 gal) or less.



Description: Fuel storage tanks located within the building have a combined capacity of3350 L.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Fuel storage tanks capacity of 3350 L.


Ensure fuel storage tanks located within the building have a maximumcombined capacity of 2500 L (660 gal) or less.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 3 Section 3.4.2.1.3 Generators

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



Description: Emergency power switchboards, distribution boards, and circuits are notproperly identified.

FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014



Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Emergency DB and circuits are not properly identified.


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 col


17 Apr 2015

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

Question: Is the generator room properly ventilated



Description: Generator room is not properly ventilated.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate ventilation.


Ensure proper ventilation for generator room.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.8.4 Generator Room

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



Description: Generator room is physically separated by bricks wall but it is not fire rated(although it has fire doors but the exhaust fan area is not fire rated).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Generator room is physically separated but it is not fire rated.


Ensure the generator room has proper fire protection.


17 Apr 2015


FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014



Question: Is the generator exhaust discharged to the exterior of the building in a safelocation



Description: Generator exhaust is charged to the exterior of the building in a safe locationbut exhaust pipe is not graded.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Generator exhaust pipe is not graded.


Ensure generator exhaust pipe is graded and safe.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 3 Section 3.4.2.1.3 Generators

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



Description: Generator frame earthing is not provided at two separate points. Location :Generator (635KVA,500KVA,500KVA), Basement, Generator room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Single point of generator frame earthing.


Provide two separate points earthing provided for generator.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard 10.8.2.2

Question: Is the generator room properly illuminated?



Description: Generator room is not properly illuminated. Location: Basement/ Generatorroom.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate illumination.


Provide additional light fixtures to increase illumination levels provided.


17 Apr 2015

FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014




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.


17 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.8.4 Generator Room

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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Only maintenance record of generator is completed and documented.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Generator Maintenance record.


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


17 Apr 2015

Standard: NFPA 110 Chapter 8

Lightning Protection System

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



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

Source of Findings: Photograph: No lightning protection system.


Have a qualified electrical engineer design a lightning protection systemaccording to the BNBC requirements. Have a licensed electrician install thedesigned system.

FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014




17 Apr 2015

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

FactoryName:

Ananta Apparels Ltd



Date: 10 Jun 2014



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