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Date

11-Jul-2018 STRUCTURAL & BUILDING SAFETY

Bangladesh Accord Remediation Summary of Actions Required

Factory Name & Address ACTOR SPORTING LTD., PLOT NO#33-35 DEPZ. GANAKBARI, SAVAR,DHAKA, Dhaka, Dhaka
Date of Inspection by Accord 6-Jul-2014
Accord Rating
Finance Plan Agreed Yes

Visit Type Sub Visit Type Item No Accord Inspection Observation Accord Action Final Action Plan Final Timeline Comments from
Plan Accord
Accord Timeline Progress Status
Initial Inspection 1 Column FoS calculations were Under guidance Done. Retrofit 31/12/2017 The factory got 9/30/2014 Pending
performed for two concrete from a qualified work is approval from 12:00:00 AM Verification
compressive strength cases: Alliance structural completed. Also ALLIANCE on 14th
Standard minimum for MCAC (2,370 engineer arrange completed our Jan 16 & Alliance
psi) and as determining by Detail Engineering new still stair mentioned to
nondestructive testing (2,800 psi via Assessment of the work. DEA complete
UPV testing). five-story Main approved by retrofitting works
Building structure. Alliance. within eleven
Column FoS results for minimum This assessment week from 19th
Initial Inspection 2 A structural
strength steelpsi)
(2,370 roof frame structure Have
concrete: shoulda include
qualified Done. Retrofit 31/12/2017 The factory
Jan 16 gotdate 9/30/2014
but till Pending
has been added at the roof level of structural destructive core work is approval
they didn’tfrom
started 12:00:00 AM Verification
the Store Building to create
For five-story building (considering engineer
testing to validate completed. Also ALLIANCE on 14th
retrofitting works.
additional occupancy
47.20 psf (average) livespace.
load):No complete
the in-situan completed our Jan 16 . On with
As discussed
evidence
Central columnwas available
- 1.73, to indicate analytical
concrete new still stair verification
factory period
that
Corner thiscolumn
structure had been designed evaluation
- 2.94, compressive of the work. DEA we found one–
management
by
Edgea structural engineer or that the structural
column - 1.88. strength ofimpact approved by shed on toilet
they told within
structural impact of the additional of the additions.
structural Alliance. block which
ten days willisstart
occupancy
For four-story space had been
building (considering elements. used for machine
retrofitting work.
Initial Inspection 3 The following
considered.
63.00 large storage
psf (average) live load):loads Have a qualified Done. Our 31/10/2017 On verification
store but not 9/30/2014 Pending
were
Corner observed
column in which the live load structural
- 2.63, operations, period
includewein found 12:00:00 AM Verification
exceeded
An
Edgeoverhead
column 42 psf:
- 1.87, water tank has engineer confirm
concrete storage of above
approved42 psf load
also been added
(No central columnsat Level 5 of
in this the
building). that capacity to materials or in main building
documents. The
-Levels 3 and 4, five-story
Main Production Building.MainNo support the load equipment 1st floor packing
factory
Building
evidence was available to indicate is available. Load weights do not area and store
management was
-Levels
that this1, 2 and
structure 3, four-story
had
Column FoS results for concrete been Store
designed Plans complying exced the live load building
committed 1stwithin
,2nd
Building
by a structural
strength (2,800engineer
psi) fromorUPV the with Alliance
thattest: capacity of floor above
two days will60 psf
structural impact of this addition had Standard Part 8 2kn/m2 at any & 3rd floor
removed the42 psf
Initial Inspection 4 For
No the two main
For evidence
been was
considered.
five-story buildings,
available
building tonoindicate Have
(considering a qualified
Section 8.20.4.3 Done. Retrofit
location of the 31/12/2017 Its
and was
shed.roofcovered
shed in 9/30/2014 Pending
evidence
that
47.20the was available
psfstructural
(average) live to
impact indicate
of these
load): structural
should also be work is will
factory. DEA
usedreport.
for dining 12:00:00 AM Verification
compliance
increased
Central column with-had
loads the
1.93, seismic
been and
considered. engineer
developed. completed.
fowwow as per Also but this is not
wind
Corner loading
column requirements
– 3.34, of the document completed
design load.our match with before
BNBC.
Edge column – 2.13. compliance with new still stair retrofitting load
the seismic and work. DEA plan which
For four-story building (considering wind approved by approved by
63.00 psf (average) live load): requirements Alliance. ALLIANCE.
Corner column – 2.90, stated in the 2006
Initial Inspection 5 For
Edgethe two main
column buildings, no
- 2.06, Engage
BNBC. a qualified Done. Retrofit 31/12/2017 Its was covered in 9/30/2014 Pending
evidence
(No central was available
columns to indicate
in this building). structural work is DEA report. 12:00:00 AM Verification
compliance with the wind loading engineer to completed. Also
requirements of the BNBC. confirm completed our
The FoS of central columns for the satisfactory new still stair
five story main production building is structural work. DEA
below the acceptable limit (1.86) performance of approved by
using the Alliance Standard minimum the buildings Alliance.
for MCAC (2,370 psi). This warrants under wind
additional investigation. loading.
Initial Inspection 6 The following elements were Adequately Done. 31/10/2017 No anchorages 9/30/2014 Pending
observed to not contain adequate anchor and brace fixing in racking 12:00:00 AM Verification
anchorage or bracing to resist seismic all non-structural system of each
forces: elements to resist floor.
earthquake forces
-Storage racks in five-story Main to comply with
Building (Levels 1, 2 and 4) the BNBC and
-Storage racks in four-story Store Alliance Standard.
Building (Ground Levels and Levels 1,
Initial Inspection 7 No load
2 and 3) management plan is Develop a Done. 31/10/2017 The factory posted 9/30/2014 Pending
currently in place. program to ensure load plan but 12:00:00 AM Verification
that all live loads didn’t manage
for which a floor loading.
or roof has been
designed for will
not be exceeded.
The designated
Load Manager
Initial Inspection 8 For the two main buildings, no Engage a qualified
shall oversee this Done. We are 31/12/2017 It was covered in 9/30/2014 Pending
evidence was available to indicate structural
program and already conducted DEA report. 12:00:00 AM Verification
general conformance with the BNBC engineer
ensure it isto DEA, also
or other comparable building code. develop
enforced.the completed our
required retrofit work.
documents to
confirm the
structural integrity
of the buildings.
Initial Inspection 9 A set of design documents was Have a qualified
Documents must Done. We are 31/12/2017 It was covered in 9/30/2014 Pending
available for review. However, these structural
comply with already conducted DEA report. 12:00:00 AM Verification
documents were incomplete and also engineer prepare DEA, also
Alliance Standard
did not contain a design report as credible as-built completed our
Part 8 Section
required by the BNBC and Alliance documents
8.19 and 8.20. based retrofit work.
Standard. on the
requirements of
Part 8 Section
8.19 of the
Initial Inspection 10 Water ponding and dampness were Under Standard. Done
Allianceguidance 21/05/2015 On verification 9/30/2014 Corrected
noted at the roof level of the five- from a qualified
This should be period we found 12:00:00 AM
story Main Building. Dampness was structural
completed for all no water ponding
also noted at masonry walls at Level 3 engineer,
buildings. address condition in roof
of the Main Building and within the all areas of top.
Store Building. needed
maintenance by
correcting the
identified issues.
Initial Inspection 11 Certificates of Occupancy are not Provide In progress. We 15/07/2015 The factory was 9/30/2014 Corrected
available for review. Certificates of are already collected 12:00:00 AM
Occupancy for applied to BEPZA. certificate from
review. Application consultant and
receipt copy in BEZPA was refuse
hand. to provide its.

Initial Inspection 12 For main factory building: A Under guidance Done 21/05/2015 9/30/2014 Corrected
geotechnical report is complete and from a qualified 12:00:00 AM
available for review and kept on site. structural
engineer arrange
For store building: A geotechnical geotechnical
Report is not available for review and investigation at
kept on site. close vicinity of
the structure and
make the report
available for
review. This
should be
completed for the
Store Building.
Initial Inspection 13 No Factory Load Manager is currently Designate a Done 31/12/2017 The factory posted 9/30/2014 Pending
in place. representative as load plan but 12:00:00 AM Verification
the Factory Load didn’t manage
Manager. The loading.
Factory Owner
shall ensure that
at least one
individual, the
Factory Load
Initial Inspection 14 Floor load plans have not been Have
Managera qualified
who is Done 31/12/2017 Its was covered in 9/30/2014 Pending
prepared. structural
located onsite full DEA report and 12:00:00 AM Verification
engineer
time at the develop the factory posted
Floor
factory,Loading
is trained load plan but
Plans per the
in calculating didn’t manage
requirements
operational load of loading.
Part 8 Section of
characteristics
8.20.5.3.
the specific
factory. The
Initial Inspection 15 Floor load plans have not been Have
Factorya qualified
Load Done 31/12/2017 The factory posted 9/30/2014 Pending
prepared or posted. structural
Manager shall load plan but 12:00:00 AM Verification
engineer
serve as an prepare didn’t manage
load plans
ongoing resource loading.
including
to RMG vendorsthe
information
and be
required
responsible in to
Section 8.20the
ensure that of
the Alliance
factory
Initial Inspection 16 Storage areas have not been marked Provide
Standard.
operationalsignageloadsor Done
Floor 31/12/2017 On verification 9/30/2014 Pending
to indicate acceptable loading limits. the
load appropriate
do notplans
at any should
time period we found 12:00:00 AM Verification
markings
be visibly
exceed the at all
posted
factory no load limit
areas
on used
levelsfor
allloading
floor oflimits
all marked in each
storage
buildings.to indicate
as described on floor store area as
the acceptable
Floor Loading per before
loading
Plans. limits retrofitting plan.
detailed in the
Load Plan.
Date
11-Jul-2018 FIRE SAFETY

Bangladesh Accord Remediation Summary of Actions Required

Factory Name & Address ACTOR SPORTING LTD., PLOT NO#33-35 DEPZ. GANAKBARI, SAVAR,DHAKA, Dhaka, Dhaka
Date of Inspection by Accord 6-Jul-2014
Accord Rating
Finance Plan Agreed Yes

Visit Type Sub Visit Type Item No Accord Inspection Observation Accord Action Final Action Plan Final Timeline Comments from
Plan Accord
Accord Timeline Progress Status
Initial Inspection 1 A cargo lift connecting 5 stories of the Provide fire- Corrected 30/04/2017 On 17-07-16: 10/28/2014 Corrected
Main Production Building is directly resistive rated Partially
open to the production floor. The lift construction corrected. Factory
does have a fire-resistance rating of 2 barriers and have installed
hour, but the openings in shaft is not associated double leaf fire
protected with 1.5 hr fire protective opening doors at every
opening assemblies as required in protection for floor in front of
accordance with Alliance Standards shafts in the cargo lift but
Part 4 Section 4.5.7. accordance with door coordinator
Initial Inspection 2 The external steel stair of this Provide
Alliance aStandard
fire- Corrected 15/03/2016 On
and08-03-
magnetic 10/28/2014 Corrected
building does not have a fire resistive rated
Section 4.5.7. 16:Partially
door hold device
separation from the building and 10 assembly
Consult a qualified corrected.
is pending for all
feet beyond the ends of the stair. between the
fire protection Penetration
the doors. Note: and
exterior
engineerexit stairs
to design openings
For doublewere leaf
(and 10 ft beyond
the required rated found at the
fire doors, time
door
the ends of the
construction of inspection.
coordinator shall
stairs)
barrier.and the Factory
be installedshall seal
building to all the If the
properly;
Initial Inspection 3 There are collapsible doors, wooden Replace
achieve the non- Corrected 08/03/2016 On 08-03-
penetrations
factory wants to 10/28/2014 Corrected
doors, aluminum swinging and sliding compliant
required doors 16:Corrected.
keep the door No
immediately.
steel collapsible doors with locking and frames in the
separation. such
opennon
Final CAP
at
arrangements at each egress means
Encloseofany egress complying
Timeline: gates
productionExpiredtime,
location. with side-swinging
openings were
Committed
magnetic found with
door
doors.
(windows, etc.) locking
hold device shallat
Timeline: features
Replacement
with required fire the time
Immediate
be installed of
doors shall be a
rated construction inspection.
On 17-07-16:
interfacing with
minimum
within thatwidth 10 ft of On
fire 17-07-16:
Corrected.
alarm system.
Initial Inspection 4 There are collapsible doors, wooden Remove
0.8 (32allin),
wallmsection. locking
and Corrected
The 08/03/2016 On 08-03-
Corrected. hasNo
02/03/2017:
Factory to 10/24/2014 Corrected
doors, aluminum swinging and sliding devices
are
ratedlisted,from all
assembly 16:Corrected.
such
provenon
Corrected.the fire No
steel doors with locking egress
should doors
approved, be self- and such non
complying
On 31/05/2017:
rating of thegates
total
arrangements in the direction of means
closing,
designed offire
egress
rated
and/or complying
were
Corrected
door set.foundgates
with
egress. The gates also have a locking components
door
approved by ain
assemblies were
locking found withat
features
On 24/08/2017:
02/03/2017: In
arrangement. accordance
(door
qualifiedandfire with
frame) locking
the timefeatures
Corrected
progress. ofas perat
Alliance
with
protection Standard
latching the time of
inspection.
previous
Interfacing follow-
work
Section
panic
engineer. 6.8.
hardware. If inspection.
On
has02/03/2017:
up. not been
locks are required On 17-07-16:
Corrected.
done yet.
Initial Inspection 5 Door widths are more than 0.8 m, Replace
for security non- Corrected 30/04/2017 On
On 17-07-16:
Corrected.
31/05/2017:
03/Dec/2017:No 10/28/2014 Corrected
but no rated doors are provided on compliant
reasons, utilizedoors Partially
such non
Corrected
any floor along the path of egress and frames
special doorin the corrected.
complying
On 24/08/2017: Non
gates
(i.e. doors leading to staircase) as means
locking of egress
features complying
were foundas
Corrected.
Corrected gates
with
per
required in accordance with Alliance with side-swinging
complying with were
locking
previous replaced
features
follow- at
Standard Section 6.3.1.2.2 and 4.6. doors.
NFPA 101. with
the
On fire doors
time of the
up. 03/Dec/2017:
However at
Replacement all
firethe
inspection.
Corrected
doorsproduction
were
doors shall be a floor
On but door
not02/03/2017:
closing
minimum width of coordinator
Corrected.
properly. Factory and
0.8 m (32 in), and magnetic
On door
shall31/05/2017:
ensure that
are listed, hold device
Corrected
all the door partsstill
approved, self- pending.
On Doors
24/08/2017:
are working
closing, fire rated were found open
Corrected.
properly.
door assemblies at the time of
(door and frame) inspection.
On
On 03/Dec/2017:
03/Dec/2017:Note:
with latching For double leaf
Corrected
Initial Inspection 6 Exit discharge from front side stair Route exits Corrected 15/03/2016 On 08-03- 10/28/2014 Corrected
and steel stair at east side of Main directly to the 16:Partially
Building is directly to exterior of the exterior or corrected. Factory
building but the two stairs on south provide an exit authority have
side and west side discharge to an passageway in sealed the
unprotected passageway which is not accordance with penetration
compliance with the Alliance Alliance Standard mentioned at the
Standard. Section 6.15 for picture but still
non-compliant penetrations and
Initial Inspection 7 All the openings through rated walls Provide fire-
arrangements. Corrected 08/03/2016 On 08-03-were
storages 10/28/2014 Corrected
in the assessed buildings were found resistiveConsult arated qualified 16:Corrected.
found at stair-1
to be non rated. Some major opening and
fire protection On 17-07-16:
discharge path.
locations are stated below: At Main penetration
engineer to design Corrected.
Factory shall
Production Building, each floor protection
and/or approve for On
remove02/03/2017:
all the
contains different storage but none of rated walls and
the required exit Corrected.
storage from the
the storage openings (windows, assemblies
passageway.in On
exit31/05/2017:
discharge
doors, etc.) are fire protected at accordance with Corrected
path and shall seal
adjacent occupancies. Similar Alliance Standard On 24/08/2017:
all the
Initial Inspection 8 Height
openings of are
the found
highestother
occupied floor Install
buildings. Sections a standpipe
4.6 and In Progress. Pump 15/05/2017 On 02/07/2018
Corrected.
penetrations 10/28/2014 In Progress
of five story main building is 15.69 m system at required
4.7. Consult a installation & Factory
immediately.Asking the
(51.5 ft) above grade which is more locations qualified firedesigned commissioning final
On
Final time
CAP line:
03/Dec/2017:
than 10 m (33 ft). Therefore, class III by a qualified fire complete. Already
protection 30/10/2018
Corrected
Timeline: Expired
standpipe system needs to be protection
engineer to design submit to Alliance. Time
Committedextension is
installed throughout the building at engineer.the required The But our system is not accepted.
Timeline:
required stairwells as per Alliance system
openingis to be negative suction. Corrective
Immediateaction
Standard 5.4.2 and NFPA 14. Class III compliant
protectives and with plan should be
On 17-07-16:
standpipe system is not currently the requirements
penetration completed
Corrected. as per
Initial Inspection 9 There areThroughout
installed. 4 stairs in the 5 factory,
the story Main
the Provide
of NFPA fire-
systems. 14. The Done. Door 30/04/2017 On 17-07-16:
Accord's
Verified by the 10/28/2014 Pending
Building. None of the
existing standpipe stairsconsists
system are of resistive
hydraulicrated Installation work is Partially
recommendation
pictorial evidences Verification
provided with fire-resistive
a 1 inch diameter rated
plastic pipe and 1.5 construction
calculations completed. corrected.
with
sent by theNon
immediate
construction
inch diameterbarriers or associated
fabric pipe with fixed barriers
should be and complying
factory. gates
concern.
opening protection.
nozzle. Hydraulic design for the associated
reviewed by were replaced
26/10/2017
On 02/03/2017:
installed system was not available. On openingAlliance and with
Factory fireAsking
Corrected. doors the at
roof hose pressure is found very protection
review to be for exit all
Onthe
final production
time line:
31/05/2017:
negligible (i.e., less than 4.5 bar). enclosures
completed prior in floor but door
15/12/2017
Corrected
However, existing standpipe system is accordance
to start of work. with coordinator
Time extension
On 24/08/2017: andis
Initial Inspection 10 Fire pump set is available
not in compliance with Alliance in the Install
Alliance a Standard In Progress. Pump 15/05/2017
dedicated
All standpipe On 02/07/2018
magnetic
not accepted.
Corrected as per 10/20/2014
door In Progress
factory; however it does not comply
Standard Section 5.4.2 and NFPA 14. system fire pump
Sections 4.5for the installation &
and Factory
hold Asking
device
Corrective
previous follow- the
still
action
with the requirements of Alliance facility
4.6. in ashall commissioning
Consult
installations final
up. time
pending.
plan should line:
Doorsbe
Standards and NFPA 20. accordance
qualified
be submitted firewith
for complete. Already 30/10/2018
were
completedfoundas open
per
NFPA
review20bytothe
protection supply submit to Alliance. Time
at
Onthe
Accord's extension
time of is
03/Dec/2017:
the demands
engineer
Alliance for of But our system is
to review
design not accepted.
inspection.
recommendation
Corrected Note:
the
priorconnected
required
to fire negative suction.
rated Corrective
For
withdouble
immediateaction
leaf
protection
construction
commencement plan
fire shoulddoor
doors,
concern. be
systems
barrier. along
of installation completed
coordinator
On 17-07-16: asshall
per
Initial Inspection 11 Mixed occupancies without proper Provide with fire-
a stored
according to Done. Door 10/03/2017 On 17-07-16:
Accord's
be installed
Installation in In 1/20/2015 Pending
fire separations are as follows: On resistive
5.4.3.2.ofrated
source water Installation work is progress.
recommendation
properly;
progress. If the
Design Verification
ground floor of main building, proper construction
sufficient to meet completed. Separation
with
factory immediate
of standpipewants to
separation is not provided between barriers the demands between in between
concern.26/10/20
keep
system thehasdoorbeen
embroidery and storage room. On 1st hazard accordancetypeswith in embroidery
17
open Factory
reviewed at byAskingand
floor of main building, proper accordance
NFPA 22. Firewith storage
the final
production room
time
Alliance. Thetime, on
line:
separation is not provided between Alliance Standard
pump installation ground
factory floor
15/12/2017
magnetic door has
label room and storage, production Sections 3.4 and
is to be tested for been
Time
hold completed.
extension
device
management hall is
and storage, packing section (finished 4.5. finalConsult
acceptance a in At
not
be first floor,
accepted.
installed
should submit nothe
Initial Inspection 12 No record
goods of training
storage) program was
and production floor. Implement
qualified
presence fire of Corrected 08/03/2016 On
action08-03-
Corrective
interfacing
checklist with 10/10/2014
hasprovided
been
action Corrected
available
On 2nd floorin accordance with the
of main building, proper training
Alliance programs
protection and a 16:Corrected.
taken
plan
fire yetemail
should
alarm
through be
system.
Alliance
separationSafety Training
is not providedCurriculum
between andfinaldocument
engineer to design
inspection inof On 17-07-16:
regarding
completed
Factory
during has
the finished
astoper
time of
on fire safety. room and production. accordance
maintenance the required
installation with
rated Corrected.
goods
Accord's
prove storage
the
inspection. fire
Proper separation is not provided the Alliance
construction
shall be Safety On
area's02/03/2017:
firethe total
recommendation
rating of
On 02/03/2017:
between Main Building and storage Training barrier.
conducted by the Corrected.
separation
with
door
Factory set.haswork.
immediate
area. Similar separation is observed Curriculum.
Alliance prior to On 31/05/2017:
concern.
02/03/2017:
informed that In
on a different floor of a different final acceptance Corrected
On
they02/03/2017:
17-07-16:
progress.
have It isIn
building. of the installation On
an 24/08/2017:
progress.
integratedCivil
31/05/2017:
completed thepart In
by the Alliance as Corrected.
work
of fireisfighting
progress. going on.
installation.
per clause 5.5.5. On
On 31/05/2017: In
31/05/2017:
system.
24/08/2017:
Acceptance On
Fire 03/Dec/2017:
progress.
door is
Installation
testing of the Corrected
On 24/08/2017:
02/03/2017:
installation
ongoing. work In is
installation shall Fire door
progress.
still pending.
On 24/08/2017:
be in accordance installation
On
Diesel31/05/2017:
Besides work
is In
installed
pump is
with NFPA 20, 22, in
fireprogress.
progress.
doors were
non-listed. Design
Initial Inspection 13 A fire department (Siamese) inlet Provide Fire In Progress. Pump 15/05/2017 On 02/07/2018 1/20/2015 In Progress
connection and outlet connection Department installation & Factory Asking the
(pillar hydrant) are not provided to (Siamese) commissioning final time line:
allow fire department pumper connections in complete. Already 30/10/2018
equipment to supplement the fire accordance with submit to Alliance. Time extension is
protection systems. Alliance Standard But our system is not accepted.
Section 5.5.4. negative suction. Corrective action
Connections shall plan should be
match the Fire completed as per
Initial Inspection 14 Automatic fire alarm and detection Arrange
Service and for direct
Civil In Progress. 30/04/2017 On 02/07/2018
Accord's 10/24/2014 In Progress
system is available in the factory, but connection
Defence hose of the Detection system Factory Asking the
recommendation
there is no monitoring company in fire alarm
thread and
standard. installation final
with time line:
immediate
Bangladesh. Fire Service and Civil detection system completed. 30/10/2018
concern.26/10/20
Defence is also not capable of to a central station Commissioning Time extension
17 Factory Asking is
monitoring fire alarm and detection monitoring service report & As built not accepted.
the final time line:
systems of the factories. or the Fire Service drawing submit to Corrective
15/12/2017action
and Civil Defence Alliance. Waiting plan
Timeshould
extension be is
as per Alliance for alliance completed
not accepted. as per
Initial Inspection 15 Fabrics are stored underneath the Remove
Standardall Corrected
Section approval. 08/03/2016 On 08-03- action 10/10/2014
Accord's
Corrective Corrected
cutting tables on the 3rd floor of the combustibles
5.7.5. Until that 16:Corrected.
recommendation
plan should be
Main Production Building. stored
time, aunderneath
person On
with 17-07-16:
immediate
completed as per
the cutting
trained tables
to contact Corrected.
concern.On
Accord's 17-07-
in
theaccordance
Fire Service On
16: 02/03/2017:
Fire alarm
recommendation
with Alliance
and Civil Defence Corrected.
system drawing
with immediate
Standard
in the event Section
of fire On
has 31/05/2017:
been
concern.
13.7.2.
alarm activation Corrected
reviewed
On 17-07-16: by It is
shall be provided. On 24/08/2017:
Accord.
an integrated part
Initial Inspection 16 Workers are aware of the evacuation Develop
An annunciatoran Corrected 08/03/2016 On 08-03-
Corrected.
Installation
of fire fighting is in 10/17/2014 Corrected
procedure upon commencing of the emergency
shall be located in 16:Corrected.
progress.
system. The
alarm. However, no procedure evacuation
a constantlyplan On 17-07-16:
03/Dec/2017:
factory
02/03/2017: It
defining evacuation process was which
attended includes
location Corrected.
Corrected
management
is an integrated
available. duties
(such as anda fire On
part02/03/2017:
should of submit
fire the
responsibilities
control room) toof Corrected.
checklist
protection provided
system.
various
alert thispeople,
person. On 31/05/2017:
through email In
interfacing Corrected
during
progress. the time of
between groups On 24/08/2017:
inspection.
Initial Inspection 17 Record of verifying emergency power Develop a testing Corrected
and fire brigade, 08/03/2016 On 02/03/2017: 10/17/2014
08-03-
Corrected.
In progress. Corrected
for means of egress illumination was and maintenance
headcount and 16:Corrected.
Factory has
not found. program
identificationthat of On
On 17-07-16:
03/Dec/2017:
informed that
ensures
trapped the victims, Corrected.
Corrected
they have part of
Integrated
operation of all
physically disabled On 02/03/2017:
completed
fire protection the
egress
peoplelighting
and their is Corrected.
installation
system. of fire
verified
rescue, etc. at least
and all On
alarm 31/05/2017:
system.
once per year. If
components Corrected
On 31/05/2017: In
battery-operated
required by the On 24/08/2017:
progress.
Initial Inspection 18 Illuminated exit signs are placed at Provide
lights
AllianceareStandards
used, Corrected 08/03/2016 On
On 08-03-
24/08/2017: 1/20/2015
Corrected. Corrected
entrances to exits, but not along the continuously
these lights shall
and communicate 16:Corrected.
Installation work
path of egress where there is a illuminated
be
thetested
plan toonalla exit On 17-07-16:
03/Dec/2017:
in progress.
change in direction or where the signs
monthly perbasis.
employees. Alliance
The Corrected.
Corrected
Interfacing work is
continuation of egress is not obvious. Standard
Functional
evacuation Section
testing
plan On
still 02/03/2017:
pending.
6.11.
of Signs shall
battery
shall include Corrected.
ACCORD reviewed
be placedlights
powered
provisions at
toall On 31/05/2017:
design was
required
shall
assistbe exits and
provided
physically Corrected
available.
along
for egress
a minimum
disabled persons. 90 On 24/08/2017:
Initial Inspection 19 No plan or record was found of Develop
paths,
min aper
testing
ofespecially
A listonce all year. Corrected 08/03/2016 On
On 08-03-
03/Dec/2017: 10/17/2014
Corrected. Corrected
conducting periodic tests for the and
where maintenance
employees therewithis a 16:Corrected.
System installation
emergency battery backup for program
physicalinthat
change Factory
On
is not is
03/Dec/2017:
completed
illumination of the exit signs. ensures
direction
disabilities the
forshall
the maintaining
Corrected
yet as Fire doors a
emergency
path
be keptof travel.
by the power
Fire standard
are not fully
for exit signs
Service Director. is maintenance
interfaced with
tested at least checklist.
FACP. Moreover,
once per year. If On
fire 17-07-16:
pump unit
battery operated Corrected.
shall have Factory
signs are used, is maintaining
connection with a
these lights are standard
the FACP.
tested on a maintenance
monthly basis. checklist.
Functional testing On 02/03/2017:
of battery Corrected.
powered signs is On 31/05/2017:
Initial Inspection 20 There are 4 stairs in the main building Provide handrails Corrected 08/03/2016 On 08-03- 1/20/2015 Corrected
and handrails are not provided on on both sides of 16:Corrected.
both sides of the stair. Among them, each stairway. On 17-07-16:
maximum width of stair is 2.13 m. Mount new Corrected.
Therefore, there is no need to handrail at a On 02/03/2017:
provide intermediate handrail. height consistent Corrected.
Handrails are mounted at 37 inches, with existing On 31/05/2017:
which is appropriate as per Alliance height (between Corrected
Standard. 30 in. and 44 in). On 24/08/2017:
Initial Inspection 21 Occupant loads are not posted in a Post the occupant Corrected 08/03/2016 On 08-03-
Corrected. 10/17/2014 Corrected
conspicuous space near the main load for every 16:Corrected.
exits or exit access doorways. assembly and On 17-07-16:
03/Dec/2017:
production floor Corrected.
Corrected
in a facility in a On 02/03/2017:
conspicuous space Corrected.
near the main exit On 31/05/2017:
or exit access Corrected
doorway for the On 24/08/2017:
Initial Inspection 22 Extinguishers are inspected monthly, Fire extinguishers Corrected
space. 08/03/2016 On 08-03-
Corrected. 1/20/2015 Corrected
but no document was found in are to be 16:Corrected.
support of annual maintenance of inspected, tested, On 17-07-16:
03/Dec/2017:
extinguishers by a servicing agent, or and maintained in Corrected.
Corrected
annual testing of nozzle of CO2 accordance with On 02/03/2017:
extinguisher. NFPA 10 Chapter Corrected.
7. On 31/05/2017:
Corrected
On 24/08/2017:
Initial Inspection 23 Floor level indicated but stair name Install signage Corrected 08/03/2016 On 08-03-
Corrected. 10/17/2014 Corrected
or designation was not provided. adjacent to each 16:Corrected.
stair door On 17-07-16:
03/Dec/2017:
indicating the stair Corrected.
Corrected
name and the On 02/03/2017:
floor level in both Corrected.
English and On 31/05/2017:
Bengali. Corrected
On 24/08/2017:
Initial Inspection 24 Some exit signs do not have Make sure all Corrected 08/03/2016 On 08-03-
Corrected. 1/20/2015 Corrected
appropriate illumination levels and required exit signs 16:Corrected.
contrasting graphics. are illuminated On 17-07-16:
03/Dec/2017:
continuously at all Corrected.
Corrected
times. Exit signs On 02/03/2017:
may be Corrected.
illuminated either On 31/05/2017:
by lamps external Corrected
to the sign or by On 24/08/2017:
Initial Inspection 25 Fire department pre-planning was Complete fire
lamps contained Corrected 08/03/2016 On 08-03-
Corrected. 10/17/2014 Corrected
not found. department pre-
within the sign. 16:Corrected.
planning activities
The source of On 17-07-16:
03/Dec/2017:
with the localshall
illumination Fire Corrected.
Corrected
Service
provide and Civil
not less On 02/03/2017:
Defence.
than 50 lux at the Corrected.
illuminated On 31/05/2017:
surface with a Corrected
contrast of not On 24/08/2017:
Initial Inspection 26 Hot-work permit program is not yet Develop
less thana0.5.
hot- Corrected 08/03/2016 On 08-03-
Corrected. 1/20/2015 Corrected
established. However, hot-work is not work permit
Approved self- 16:Corrected.
taking place in the factory right now. program.
luminous Thesigns Factory authority
On 03/Dec/2017:
program must
which provide have confirmed
Corrected
comply with the
evenly illuminated that hot work is
requirements
letters having aof not taking place at
NFPA
minimum51B. the factory.
luminance of 0.2 On 17-07-16:
cd/m2 may also Corrected. Factory
be used. authority have
confirmed that
hot work is not
taking place at the
factory.
On 02/03/2017:
Corrected.
Initial Inspection 27 No occupancy certificates are Apply to BEPZA in Corrected 08/04/2016 On 08-03-16:In 10/10/2014 Corrected
available for any building. an expeditious progress. Factory
manner for have applied for
issuance of the the occupancy
Certificates of certificate but
Occupancy for BEPZA didn’t give
each building and any certificate for
ancillary structure occupancy issue.
according to Final CAP
Initial Inspection 28 Compliant standpipe system is not Install
buildingclass
use.III In Progress. Pump 15/05/2017 On 02/07/2018
Timeline: Expired 1/20/2015 In Progress
found in the factory premises. standpipe system installation & Factory
Committed Asking the
However, there is no test and at required commissioning final time line:
Timeline:
maintenance plan or record for locations designed complete. Already 30/10/2018
08/04/2016
testing and maintenance of installed by a qualified fire submit to Alliance. Time extension
On 17-07-16: Notis
standpipe system as per requirement protection But our system is not accepted.
applicable.
of NFPA 25 Chapter 6 Table 6.1.1.2. engineer. The negative suction. Corrective
On 02/03/2017: action
system is to be plan should be
Not applicable.
compliant with completed
On 31/05/2017: as per
Initial Inspection 29 Fire pump set is available in the Install a pump
the requirements In Progress. Pump 15/05/2017 On 02/07/2018
Accord's
Corrected 1/20/2015 In Progress
factory; however it does not comply dedicated
of NFPA 14.forThen installation & Factory Asking the
recommendation
On 24/08/2017:
with the requirements of Alliance firefighting
establish anor fire commissioning final
with time line:
immediate
Not applicable.
Standards and NFPA 20. Existing fire protection
inspection, complete. Already 30/10/2018
concern.26/10/20
pump inspection, maintenance and following
maintenance, the and submit to Alliance. Time
17 extension
On Factory
03/Dec/2017:Askingis
testing procedures are not available requirements
testing program of But our system is not
the accepted.
final
Corrected time line:
in the factory. NFPA
for the20. Then
standpipe negative suction. Corrective
15/12/2017action
establish an
and hose system. plan
Timeshould
extensionbe is
inspection,
Program must completed
not accepted. as per
Initial Inspection 30 Smoking is prohibited as per verbal Smoking
maintenance,
comply with is the and Corrected 08/03/2016 On 08-03- action 10/24/2014
Accord's
Corrective Corrected
information of factory personnel, but prohibited
testing in of
program
requirements 16:Corrected.
recommendation
plan should be
signs are not posted in Bengali and garment
for
NFPA factory
the25fire pump.6
Chapter On
with17-07-16:
immediate
completed as per
English at all building entrances. No buildings
Program or
must
Table 6.1.1.2. Corrected.
concern.26/10/20
Accord's
designated smoking area is created similar
complyuses. Post
with NFPA On
17 02/03/2017:
Factory
recommendation Asking
outside the buildings. "No
25. Smoking" Corrected.
the
withfinal time line:
immediate
signs in English On 31/05/2017:
15/12/2017
concern.
and Bengali at all Corrected
Time extension
On 17-07-16: It is
building On
not 24/08/2017:
accepted. part
an integrated
Initial Inspection 31 Trade license, industry license, BERC Apply to If the Corrected
entrances. 08/03/2016 On 08-03-
Corrected.
Corrective action 10/24/2014
of fire fighting Corrected
certificate, boiler operator license appropriate
Owner designates 16:Corrected.
plan
system.should be
and electrician license are available authority
a smokinginarea an On 17-07-16:
03/Dec/2017:
completed
02/03/2017: as perIt
and up-to-date, but fire license and expeditious
outside the Corrected.
Corrected
Accord's
is an integrated
boiler license are not valid. manner
building,for On
part02/03/2017:
recommendation
of fire
issuance
information of all
on Corrected.
with immediate
fighting system.
required
the locationlicenses
of On 31/05/2017: In
concern.
and
thesepermits.
areas shall Corrected
On 17-07-16: It is
progress.
be posted on the On
an 24/08/2017:
On integrated
24/08/2017: part
Initial Inspection 32 A written housekeeping policy was Establish
"No Smoking"written Corrected 08/03/2016 On 08-03-
Corrected.
of fire
Diesel fighting
pump is 4/14/2015 Corrected
not found. corporate
signs. and 16:Corrected.
system.
non-listed. Design
plant policies on On 17-07-16:
was03/Dec/2017:
On 02/03/2017:
reviewed It
housekeeping to Corrected.
Corrected
is an integrated
from Alliance.
ensure scheduled On
part02/03/2017:
of fire on
Installation
cleaning for floor, Corrected.
fighting
going. system.
wall, ceiling, On
On 31/05/2017:
31/05/2017: In
supply and return Corrected
progress.
On 03/Dec/2017:
air ventilation On
New24/08/2017:
On 24/08/2017:
listed diesel
Initial Inspection 33 A class III standpipe system is not Install
systems.a standpipe
Promptly In Progress. Pump 15/05/2017 On 02/07/2018
Corrected.
Diesel
engine pumpisis in- 10/10/2014
pump In Progress
installed in the building. Signage for system at required installation &
reschedule Factory
housed Asking
non-listed. the
Design
& shall
the available standpipe system is not locations designed commissioning
skipped cleanings. final
On
was time line:
03/Dec/2017:
reviewed
replace the
found at required location. by a qualified
Provide a fire complete. Already 30/10/2018
Corrected
from
existingAlliance.
non-listed
protection
documented line submit to Alliance. Time
dieselextension
Installation on is
& jockey
engineer. The
of authority for But our system is not accepted.
going.
pump.
system is to abe
authorizing negative suction. Corrective action
compliant
cleaning delaywithand plan should be
On 03/Dec/2017:
the requirements
rescheduling. completed as per
New listed diesel
of NFPA 14. Install Accord's
engine pump is in-
required recommendation
housed & shall
identification signs with
replaceimmediate
the
at the noted concern.26/10/20
existing non-listed
locations. Signage 17 Factory
diesel Asking
& jockey
must comply with the
pump.final time line:
NFPA 14 Chapter 15/12/2017
Follow Up Inspection 34 New Finding in 1st follow-up: Remove all Corrected 08/04/2016 On 08-03-16:No Within 1 month Corrected
Combustible combustible action has been
construction materials materials and taken yet.
where provided in the replace by non Accessories store
(Wooden wall) location: accessories combustible with wooden
store. materials. partition was
found at 3rd floor.
Final CAP
Timeline: Expired
Follow Up Inspection 35 New Finding in 1st follow-up: Areas Provide defined Corrected 23/03/2016 On 08-03-16:No Within 1 month
Committed Corrected
used for in-process storage of storage areas and action
Timeline:hasWithin
been 1
combustible materials are open to limit the storage taken
monthyet. In-
the surrounding occupancy. arrangement as process storage
On 17-07-16:
Location: Accessory store , Finished follows:- were foundNo
Corrected. on
Goods: 1st Floor. 1. General 2nd ,1st
such woodenand
Condition: ground
partitionfloor
has with
been
Maximum height the
foundproduction
during the
of 2.4m and floor.
time of Factory shall
inspection
Follow Up Inspection 36 New Finding in 2nd follow-up: Based Test
maximumthe area of Corrected 23/03/2016 On 08-03-16:
provide
in the New Within 15 days
dedicated
mentioned Corrected
on the number and location of emergency
23m2. Separate Finding.
storage
location.area
emergency lights observed, adequate lighting
areas ofsystem on On 17-07-16:
otherwise shall
02/03/2017:
illumination levels are not anticipated each floor and
unenclosed Corrected.
follow the
along egress routes. provide
combustible additional Adequate
recommended
On 31/05/2017:
emergency
storage by a emergency
Corrected lights
arrangement.
fixtures
minimum toclear
provide has
Finalbeen
CAP found
On 24/08/2017:
adequate
distance of 3m. during
Timeline:
CorrectedtheExpired
time of
illumination
2. If sprinkleralong inspection.
Committed
Follow Up Inspection 37 New Finding in 2nd follow-up: 1.
the Boilers
meansorofother Corrected
protected: 10/03/2017 On 08-03-16:
02/03/2017:
Timeline:
03/Dec/2017: New Within 15 days Corrected
Dinning area at ground floor was not heat
egress.
maximum producing
Provide
heighta Finding.
Corrected.
23/03/2016
Corrected
separated with boiler room. equipment
minimum
of 3.66m and shall On 17-07-16:
31/05/2017: Fire
be separated
illumination
maximum offrom
area 10
of separation
Corrected work is
Corrected. During
other
lux
93m2. occupancies
at the floor
Separate ongoing
On time inofthat
the 24/08/2017:
by
level
areasa minimum
within
of exit1- mentioned
Not area.
corrected.
inspection no
hr (2-hr
stairs andfor
unenclosed exit transient storage
highrise
discharge
combustible building)
paths On 02/03/2017:
03/Dec/2017:
areas were found.
fire
and rated
storageminimum
by a 2.5 Not completed
Corrected
On 02/03/2017:
Follow Up Inspection 38 New Finding in 2nd follow-up: Width Aisles
lux shall
construction
along exit
minimum be(wall, Corrected
clear 10/03/2017 Corrected. New Within 1 month
On
yet.08-03-16: Corrected
of aisles is less than 0.9m (36-in.). provided
floor,
access
distance slab with
3m.a
etc).
aisles.
of Finding.
On 24/08/2017:
31/05/2017:
Location : 3rd floor. minimum
Seal all the
3. Enclose On 17-07-16:
Dinning
Corrected area is
unobstructed
penetrations
storage area from and Partially
not fully removed
On 24/08/2017:
clear-width
openings
the surrounding of 0.9
(door, corrected.
In progress.Work
yet. Foundis
m (36 in.).
window
occupancy etc.)
with a ongoing.
improper.
should
minimum be 1 hour On 02/03/2017:
03/Dec/2017:In
protected
construction. by 0.75- progress.
Corrected
On 03/Dec/2017:
hr (45 min) fire On 31/05/2017:
Dining
Correctedfacility has
Follow Up Inspection 39 New Finding in 6th Follow-up: Remove manualto Corrected
rated materials 24/09/2017 New
been Finding
Corrected
removed Within 1 month Corrected
Manual on-off switch is provided for on/off
maintain switches
the fire On
from24/08/2017:
the rear side
[emergency lighting / exit signage] from [emergency
separation if On 03/Dec/2017:
Corrected
of the ground
units. lighting
required. All/exit Corrected
floor.
signage] units to
exhaust systems On 03/Dec/2017:
prevent them to
shall discharge Corrected
from being of the
the exterior
switched
building inoffa safe
location.
Or
Relocate it to
exterior of the
building and
maintain a
minimum 3m (10
ft.) spatial
separation
distance from the
building.
Date
11-Jul-2018 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Bangladesh Accord Remediation Summary of Actions Required

Factory Name & Address ACTOR SPORTING LTD., PLOT NO#33-35 DEPZ. GANAKBARI, SAVAR,DHAKA, Dhaka, Dhaka
Date of Inspection by Accord 6-Jul-2014
Accord Rating
Finance Plan Agreed Yes

Visit Type Sub Visit Type Item No Accord Inspection Observation Accord Action Final Action Plan Final Timeline Comments from
Plan Accord
Accord Timeline Progress Status
Initial Inspection 1 All metal in the building is not Connect all metal Corrected 31/12/2015 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014 Corrected
connected to the building earthing in the building to Corrected
system such as metal rebar in the building
concrete, metal frame of building, orearthing system
metal water pipe. such as metal
rebar in concrete,
metal frame of
building, or metal
water pipe.
Initial Inspection 2 Generator room is not properly rated Ensure the Corrected 30/06/2015 On 03/11/2015: 12/23/2014 Corrected
and physically separated from the generator room Corrected
remainder of the building. properly rated and
physically
separated from
the remainder of
the building.

Initial Inspection 3 Emergency power switchboards, All boxes and Corrected 30/06/2015 On 03/11/2015: 12/23/2014 Corrected
distribution boards, and circuits are enclosures Corrected
not identified. (including transfer
switches,
generators, and
power panels) for
emergency
circuits shall be
permanently
Initial Inspection 4 Light fixtures without protective Ensure
markedlight
so they Corrected 31/12/2015 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014 Corrected
covers are installed in storage areas. fixtures without
will be readily Corrected
protective
identified ascovers
a
are not installed
component of anin
storage
emergencyareas or in
circuit
any area where
or system.
the Inspector of
the Factories
Rules disallows
Initial Inspection 5 Signs of burning were observed. Find
theseout the cause Corrected
fixtures. 10/06/2017 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014 Corrected
Indications of overheating were of overheating, This issue is not
observed at some locations during signs of burning corrected yet and
Thermography. and take proper factory should
action. resolve this issue
immediately.
On 17/07/2016:
Still not corrected.
On 02/03/2017:
Not corrected.
On 31/05/2017:
Not corrected.
On 24/08/2017:
Not Corrected.
On 03/12/2017:
Corrected
Initial Inspection 6 Workers that operate and maintain Develop and Corrected 15/06/2015 On 03/11/2015: 12/23/2014 Corrected
the electrical system have received implement an Corrected
electrical safety training but not electrical safety
documented on site. program. Include
key topics such as
lock out tag out
procedures,
personal
protective
Initial Inspection 7 Distribution boards are not provided Provide
equipment clearance Corrected 30/06/2015 On 03/11/2015: 12/23/2014 Corrected
with adequate clearance. of at least 1 m etc.
requirements, (39 Corrected
in) in front NFPA
Reference of
distribution
70e for example
boards.
program
requirements.

Initial Inspection 8 Distribution boards are metal Ensure Corrected 30/04/2016 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014 Corrected
enclosed without dead front distribution This issue is not
construction. boards are metal corrected yet.
enclosed with a New committed
dead front timeline is given
construction. till 30/04/16.
On 17/07/2016:
Corrected.
Initial Inspection 9 Distribution board is not installed in Install distribution Corrected 30/06/2015 On 03/11/2015: 12/23/2014 Corrected
compliant locations (access limited). boards in Corrected
compliant
locations so that
operation is not
hampered due to
limited access.

Initial Inspection 10 Circuits are drawn for loads without Ensure over Corrected 25/12/2016 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014 Corrected
the incorporation of an over current current protection This issue is not
protection device (circuit breaker). device (circuit corrected yet.
breaker) for each New committed
and every loads. timeline is given
till 30/04/16
On 17/07/2016:
Still not corrected.
On 02/03/2017:
Initial Inspection 11 Electrical cables are not sized Consult with a Corrected 25/12/2016 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014
Corrected. Corrected
according to capacity of circuit qualified Electrical This issue is not
breakers(Circuit Breaker :40A SP Engineer and corrected yet.
MCB, connected cable: 6rm BYA) ensure electrical New committed
wiring are sized timeline is given
according to till 30/04/16.
capacity of circuit On 17/07/2016:
breakers. Still not corrected.
On 02/03/2017:
Initial Inspection 12 Multi looping of cables observed at Remove multi Corrected 31/12/2015 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014
Corrected. Corrected
circuit breakers within distribution looping of cables Corrected
boards. at circuit breakers
within distribution
boards.
Initial Inspection 13 Electrical cables are not properly Ensure the means Corrected 30/04/2016 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014 Corrected
identified. of identification is This issue is not
obtained by corrected yet.
separate color New committed
coding, marking timeline is given
tape, tagging, or till 30/04/16.
other approved On 17/07/2016:
means. Corrected.
Initial Inspection 14 The distribution boards have no Provide capacity Corrected 10/04/2016 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014 Corrected
capacity information labels, so information labels This issue is not
"physical means to prevent the on distributions corrected yet.
installation of more over current boards and ensure New committed
devices" is not considerable for thisdistribution timeline is given
non-conformity at the moment. boards provided till 10/04/16.
with physical On 17/07/2016:
means to prevent Corrected.
the installation of
Initial Inspection 15 Distribution boards have no Ensure
more overclear and Corrected
current 10/04/2016 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014 Corrected
identification markings. permanent
devices than that This issue is not
identification
number for which corrected yet.
marks are board
the panel painted New committed
in
wasalldesigned,
distribution timeline is given
boards,
rated, and listed. till 10/04/16.
switchboards, sub On 17/07/2016:
main boards and Corrected.
switches.
Initial Inspection 16 Distribution boards have no capacity Provide capacity Corrected 10/04/2016 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014 Corrected
information labels. information labels This issue is not
(Maximum corrected yet.
current rating, no New committed
of circuit breakers timeline is given
etc.) for till 10/04/16.
distribution On 17/07/2016:
boards. Corrected.
Initial Inspection 17 Periodical Insulation Resistance Develop an Corrected 30/04/2016 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014 Corrected
Measurement Program is not Insulation This issue is not
established. Resistance corrected yet.
Measurement New committed
Program that timeline is given
ensures till 30/04/16.
deterioration of On 17/07/2016:
insulation Corrected.
resistance will be
Initial Inspection 18 Thermo graphic scans of electrical Complete thermo Corrected
identified quickly. 10/11/2016 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014 Corrected
equipment have not been completed. graphic scans atbe
Testing should This issue is not
least on a
in compliancethree corrected yet.
year
with cycle.
International New committed
Thermo
Electricalgraphic
Testing timeline is given
scans should be
Association till 30/04/16.
completed
(NETA). All in On 17/07/2016:
accordance
transformers, with Corrected.
the Standardetc.
switchgears for On 02/03/2017:
Initial Inspection 19 No document regarding PCB Consider
Infrared replacing
shall be subject to Corrected 15/06/2015 On 03/11/2015:
Corrected. 12/23/2014 Corrected
containment of transformer was transformers
Inspection
an insulation of with Corrected
found on site that confirms that the harmful
Electrical
resistanceSystems
transformer does not contain harmful substances
& Rotating to test
measurement
substances such as PCBs. reduce
Equipment
to groundhealth
or a
after
hazards.
comparable
installation but
standard.
before any wiring
is connected.
Insulation tests
shall be made
between open
contacts of circuit
breakers, switches
etc. and between
each phase and
earth.
Initial Inspection 20 Generator frame earthing is not Provide two Corrected 30/06/2015 On 03/11/2015: 12/23/2014 Corrected
provided at two separate points. separate points Corrected
Location: Generator room, Shed-1. earthing provided
for generator.

Initial Inspection 21 The lightning protection ground Ensure the Corrected 30/04/2016 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014 Corrected
terminals are not bonded to the lightning This issue is not
building or structure grounding. protection ground corrected yet.
terminals are New committed
bonded to the timeline is given
building or till 30/04/16
structure On 17/07/2016:
grounding. Corrected.
Initial Inspection 22 Though ceiling fans are installed in Provide means of Corrected 15/06/2015 On 03/11/2015: 12/23/2014 Corrected
the room but no exhaust fans are ventilation for the Corrected
installed to ensure proper ventilation substation room.
of the substation room. Consult a qualified
Location: Substation Room,Shed-1. electrical engineer
to determine the
required
ventilation rates
based on the
Initial Inspection 23 Electrical cable are not properly Ensure
installedall Corrected 30/06/2015 On 03/11/2015: 12/23/2014 Corrected
terminated. electrical
equipment. cable Corrected
Location: SDB-4, Ground floor; SDB- properly
EM, Ground floor. terminated at its
point of
termination.

Initial Inspection 24 Each circuit is not provided with a Provide dedicated Corrected 31/12/2015 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014 Corrected
dedicated neutral. neutral for each Corrected
circuit.

Initial Inspection 25 Cable sockets are not provided for Provide cable Corrected 20/04/2016 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014 Corrected
stranded conductors. sockets for This issue is not
stranded corrected yet.
conductors having New committed
a nominal cross- timeline is given
sectional area till 20/04/16.
6mm2 or greater. On 17/07/2016:
Corrected.
Initial Inspection 26 Cable joints are not through Ensure cable Corrected 20/04/2016 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014 Corrected
porcelain, PVC connectors with PIB joints through Corrected
tape wound around joint. porcelain/PVC
connectors with
PIB tape wound
around joint.
Initial Inspection 27 Factory personnel provided drawing Consult with an Corrected 30/06/2015 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014 Corrected
that have not mentioned spacing expert engineer to Factory has
between air termination network have details prepared drawing
vertical and horizontal conductors. design and which requires
drawing of some minor
lightning modifications.
protection system
and ensure the air
termination
Initial Inspection 28 Internal components of distribution Provide
networkcovers
verticalor Corrected 30/06/2015 On 03/11/2015: 12/23/2014 Corrected
boards are not properly concealed. blanks to conceal
and horizontal Corrected
all live internal
conductors are
components
appropriatelyof
switchboards
spaced.
and/or
distribution
boards.
Initial Inspection 29 Distribution boards are not earthed. Provide grounding Corrected 30/06/2015 On 03/11/2015: 12/23/2014 Corrected
(earthing) for Corrected
distribution
boards.

Initial Inspection 30 Transformer oil analysis has not been Complete an oil Corrected 30/06/2015 On 03/11/2015: 12/23/2014 Corrected
completed on main service analysis on Corrected
transformer. applicable
transformers at
appropriate
intervals based on
voltage and
power.
Initial Inspection 31 No signage indicating the prohibitionLight fixtures Corrected 30/11/2015 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014 Corrected
of light fixtures without protective without protective Corrected
covers is installed at required covers (otherwise
locations. known as naked
Location: All Stores. lights) shall not be
allowed in storage
areas or in any
area where the
Inspector of the
Initial Inspection 32 Inspection, maintenance, and testing Establish
Factories anRules Corrected 20/04/2016 On 08/03/2016: 12/23/2014 Corrected
procedures of the UPS and IPS are inspection testing,
disallows these This issue is not
not completed. and maintenance
fixtures. Install corrected yet.
program for the
signs posted in New committed
Uninterruptable
Bengali and timeline is given
Power
English,Supply
indicating till 20/04/16.
(UPS) and
this prohibition at On 17/07/2016:
associated
all entrances to Corrected.
components.
these areas. The
Initial Inspection 33 Required equipment and safety Indoor
program electrical
must Corrected 30/06/2015 On 03/11/2015: 12/23/2014 Corrected
signage is not posted within the installations
based on thethat Corrected
room. are accessible
following: (1) to
Location: Substation Room, Shed-1. unqualified
Manufacturer's
persons shall
recommendations be
made with metal-
(2) Manufacturer's
enclosed
instruction
equipment.
manuals
Switchgear, unit
substations,
transformers, pull
boxes, connection
boxes, and other
similar associated
equipment shall
be marked with
Initial Inspection 34 Phase separators are not provided Install phase Corrected 30/06/2015 On 03/11/2015: 12/23/2014 Corrected
between terminals on circuit separators Corrected
breakers. between terminal
connections.
Verify phase
separators are
installed at all
remaining
locations.
Initial Inspection 35 Meters and other electrical devices Ensure meters and Corrected 15/06/2015 On 03/11/2015: 12/23/2014 Corrected
(Voltmeter) installed on the main other electrical Corrected
electrical equipment are not devices installed
operational. on the main
Location: LT Panel, Substation Room, electrical
Shed-1. equipment are
operational.

Follow Up Inspection 36 New Finding: Use cable Corrected 15/03/2017 On 08/03/2016: Within 3 Months Corrected
Cables support are not adequate & tray/ladder to This issue is not
cables are laid on floor without any support cables at corrected yet.
support. any where to keep New committed
cable out of timeline is given
tension, Provide till 30/04/16.
cable tray inside On 17/07/2016:
cable drain and Still not corrected.
cover it by On 02/03/2017:
Follow Up Inspection 37 New Finding: Panel baseplate.
checkered plates Corrected 25/12/2016 On
Not08/03/2016:
corrected. Within 2 Months Corrected
Panel base plates removed to allow must be installed, This issue is not
On 31/05/2017:
cable entry. at all time, and corrected
Corrected.yet.
cables entering New committed
panel must be timeline is given
firmly fixed with till 30/04/16.
cable gland. On 17/07/2016:
Still not corrected.
On 02/03/2017:
Follow Up Inspection 38 New Finding: Avoid power cable Corrected 10/06/2017 On 08/03/2016:
Corrected. Within 2 Months Corrected
Power cables are bent excessively bending in This issue is not
electrical system; corrected yet.
in unavoidable New committed
case bend cables timeline is given
without any stress till 20/04/16
but not less than On 17/07/2016:
135 degree. Still not corrected.
On 02/03/2017:
Follow Up Inspection 39 New Finding: Construct a cable Corrected 30/04/2016 On
Not08/03/2016:
corrected. Within 2 Months Corrected
Power cable is buried in the Sand. trench for This issue is not
On 31/05/2017:
distributing power corrected yet.
Not corrected.
cables. Then cover New committed
On 24/08/2017:
it by checkered timeline is given
Not Corrected.
plate. till
On 30/04/16.
03/12/2017:
On 17/07/2016:
Corrected
Corrected.
Follow Up Inspection 40 New Finding: Fill the Corrected 03/12/2015 On 08/03/2016: Within 1 Month Corrected
Transformer Breather oil cup is transformer Corrected
empty breather oil cup
by transformer oil.
Follow Up Inspection 41 New Finding: Wires Corrected 03/12/2015 On 08/03/2016: Within 1 Month Corrected
Wiring has done using flexible PVC close/attached to Corrected
cable around vertical boiler surface.
boiler must be
protected from
external heat. In
unavoidable case
use metal type
flexible pipe.
Again Power cable
Follow Up Inspection 42 New Finding: Terminate
should keep each
0.9m Corrected 20/04/2016 On 08/03/2016: Within 1 Month Corrected
Multiple cables terminated at MCCB power cablehot
apart from at This issue is not
terminals/ Bus bar. single
area. terminal corrected yet.
and use proper New committed
sized cable lug. timeline is given
till 20/04/16.
On 17/07/2016:
Corrected.
Follow Up Inspection 43 New Finding: All earthing Corrected 30/04/2016 On 08/03/2016: Within 2 Months Corrected
Earth Pit resistance record is systems shall be This issue is not
unavailable tested for corrected yet.
resistance on any New committed
dry day not less timeline is given
than once in every till 30/04/16.
two years. A On 17/07/2016:
record of every Corrected.
earth test made
Follow Up Inspection 44 New Finding: Amend
and the Electrical
result Corrected 30/04/2016 On 08/03/2016: Within 2 Months Corrected
Electrical Single Line Diagram (SLD) is SLD
shallproperly.
be kept for This issue is not
not amended properly. Again SLD has Mention all the
not less than two corrected yet.
inadequate information which has no modification
years and shall there
be New committed
effectiveness. as presenttointhe
available the timeline is given
factory.
InspectorPrepare
when till 30/04/16
SLD more
required. On 17/07/2016:
informative thus Corrected.
anyone can
Follow Up Inspection 45 New Finding: Ensure minimum
understand it. Corrected 10/11/2016 On 02/03/2017: Within 2 Months Corrected
Inadequate space around 1.07m working Corrected.
transformer for performing space around the
maintenance work transformer (and
related electrical
installations)

Follow Up Inspection 46 New Finding: Electrical safety Corrected 10/11/2016 On 02/03/2017: 1 Month Corrected
Electric safety training program is not training and Corrected.
initiated/ conducted. awareness
program for the
electrical personal
and workers must
be initiated and
recorded
Follow Up Inspection 47 New Finding: Identify each Corrected 10/07/2016 On 02/03/2017: Within 2 Months Corrected
Earth pits are not identifiable earth pit and mark Corrected.
it for periodic
maintenance
purpose.
Follow Up Inspection 48 New Finding: Strike termination Corrected 30/07/2017 1 Month Corrected
Multiple-level hip roofs, the zone of devices shall be On 24/08/2017:
protection shall include in this areas. located so as to Corrected
provide a zone of
protection that
covers the entire
roof.

Follow Up Inspection 49 New Finding: For maintenance Corrected 10/10/2017 On 03/12/2017: 1 Month Corrected
Uninsulated electrical tools are used purposes, all the Corrected
by maintenance personnel in the electrical tools
factory shall be properly
insulated and
these insulations
shall be checked
periodically.

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