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FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT
REZA FASHIONS LTDGORAT, BAGHBARI,ASHULIA,SAVAR
March 16, 2014
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SUMMARYReza Fashions Ltd was surveyed for fire safety on 3/16/2014 by Hughes Associates, Inc.This summary identifies the major deficiencies that were identified during the inspection.
The purpose of this survey was to identify significant fire safety issues and to providerecommendations for remediation based on applicable standards specified by theAccord. The scope of this initial fire safety inspection was limited to the review andidentification of major fire safety issues. The inspection did not include identification ofminor deficiencies, which will be further addressed as part of follow-up inspections.
Table 1 summarizes the major fire safety issues identified during the inspection.Recommendations have been provided to address each issue.
An implementation schedule shall be developed by the factory to remediate each of thefindings. The specific timing of improvements, including any requested extensions dueto design / installation constraints, shall be submitted to the Accord for approval.
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No. Category Finding RecommendationRemediationTimeframe
Table 1. Findings And Recommendations
Fire RatedConstruction
The generator /transform room is notseparated by fire-ratedconstruction (openings,non-rated doors,penetrations).
Locations:Ground Floor SouthSide of building.
Separate the generator /transformer room by aminimum 2-hr fire-ratedconstruction. Seal and/orprotected all openings tomaintain the required fireseparations
Within 3months
F-1
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Fire RatedConstruction
The exit stairs are notseparated from workareas and other spaceson each floor by fire-rated construction.
Provide minimum 1.5-hr firerated doors and seal allunprotected openings toseparate the exit stairs fromwork areas and other buildingspaces on all floor levels.Ensure that the fire doors areself-closing and positivelatching and that they areprovided with fire exit (panic)hardware where servingproduction floors.
If fire doors are required to beheld open for functionalreasons, provide automatic-closing devices tied to the firealarm system.
Within 3months
F-2
Fire RatedConstruction
Unsealed penetrationsand openings arelocated in the fire-ratedfloor/ceiling assemblies.
Provide a minimum 2-hr fire-rated shaft to separate theutility risers from each floorlevel.
Seal all penetrations andopenings in floor/ceilingassemblies to maintain the fireseparation.
Within 3months
F-3
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Fire RatedConstruction
Areas used forcombustible storage arenot separated by fire-rated construction.
Location:Ground Floor
Provide dedicated storagerooms separated by minimum1-hr fire-rated construction.
Where separate storagerooms are not feasible,provide defined storage areasand limit the storagearrangement as follows:- Maximum height of 2.4m andmaximum area of 23m2- If sprinkler protected:maximum height of 3.66m andmaximum area of 93m2
Separate areas of unenclosedcombustible storage by aminimum clear distance of 3m.
Within 3months
F-4
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Egress Egress doors / gateswith locking features areprovided at buildingexits, exit stairs, alongegress routes, and exitdischarge.
Type/location:Folding steel gatelocated on al floors.
Remove locking features fromall egress doors / gates.
If locks are required forsecurity reasons, utilizespecial door locking featurescomplying with NFPA 101.
ImmediateF-5
Egress Storage was located inthe exit stair.
Locations:
Top of all stairwells.Ground floor west sidestairwell.5th floor whereconstruction is going on.
Remove all storage from exitstairs and egress paths.
ImmediateF-6
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Egress Exit stair door does notswing in the direction ofegress travel.
Location:East side stairwell 5thfloor.
Modify the egress door toswing in the direction ofegress travel.
Within 3months
F-7
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Fire Protection The fire alarm system isantiquated, not a listedsystem, and does notprovide alarm andnotification featuresconsistent withacceptable standards.
Replace the fire alarm systemwith a new, listed addressablefire alarm system inaccordance with NFPA 72.
Designwithin 4months,install
within 9months
F-8
Fire Protection The high-rise buildinghas an occupied floorgreater than 23m (75 ft)and is not provided withautomatic sprinklerprotection. The largeoccupant loads, heavyfuel loading, andanticipated extendedegress times warrantsprinkler protection.
Height of highestoccupied floor is 92' 6".
Provide automatic sprinklerprotection throughout thebuilding in accordance withNFPA 13.
Designwithin 6months,install
within 12months
F-9
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Fire Protection Activation of the firealarm system by amanual fire alarmstation providesautomatic occupantnotification only on thefloor of alarm and notthroughout the building.
Configure the fire alarmsystem to initiate automaticoccupant notification on allfloor levels to facilitate whole-building evacuation upon anymanual fire alarm stationactivation.
Within 1months
F-10
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Fire Protection Inspection, testing, andmaintenance records forthe fire alarm systemwere not available.
Inspect, test and maintain thefire alarm system, and keepwritten records on-site, inaccordance with NFPA 72.
Within 3months
F-11
Fire Protection The building is equippedwith single-stationsmoke alarms. Smokealarm activation soundsonly a local alarm anddoes not provideautomatic fire alarmnotification ofoccupants.
Replace the single-stationsmoke alarms with automaticsmoke detectors tied into thefire alarm system. Configurethe fire alarm system to initiateoccupant notification uponactivation of any two smokedetectors in addition to themanual fire alarm stations.
Within 6months
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EgressLighting
Emergency lighting didnot function in test mode(burned out, broken,etc.).
Locations:All Locations were notworking properly.
Reguarly test the emergencylighting system on each floorand replace/repair lights asneeded.
Within 1month
F-13
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