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INITIAL ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT(EAR)

Factory Name: Intimate Apparels Ltd

Address: Plot 91-93, Karnaphuli EPZ, Chittagong ChittagongChittagong Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 12 May 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:

Intimate Apparels Ltd

Address: Plot 91-93, Karnaphuli EPZ, Chittagong Chittagong ChittagongBangladesh


Date: 12 May 2014



GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

Factory Name: Intimate Apparels Ltd

Address: Plot 91-93, Karnaphuli EPZ, Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh

Country: Bangladesh

Province: Chittagong

City: Chittagong

Zip Code: 4204

Audit Duration: 1 Days

Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months

Draft Report Date : 05-28-2014

Final Report Date : 06-16-2014

Are all action items fromprevious assessmentcomplete? :

N/A

Buildings in Complex : There are 3 buildings in the factory premises out of which one is main production building and two areancillary buildings. The buildings are named as: 1) Three story prefab main production building, 2) Single storyday care & security room, 3) Six story under construction building (5 story completed).

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

Owned

Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :

1) Three story prefab main production building: Building height (Highest occupied floor level): 9.15 m or 30 ft[Height up to roof: 15.55 m or 51 ft], Stories above grade: 3, Stories below grade: 0, Occupied levels: 3. 2)Single story day care & security room: Building height (Highest occupied floor level): 30 cm or 1 ft abovegrade, [Height up to roof: 3.05 m or 10 ft], Stories above grade: 1, Stories below grade: 0, Occupied levels: 1.3) Six story under construction building (5 story completed): Building height (Highest occupied floor level):14.17 m or 46.5 ft, [Height up to roof: 17.83 m or 58.5 ft], Stories above grade: 5, Stories below grade: 0,Occupied levels: 5.

Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :

Total area of buildings in the factory premises: 186573 sft. Building wise breakdown as follows: 1) Three storyprefab main production building: 93090 sft (Ground floor: 31030 sft, 1st floor: 31030 sft, 2nd floor: 31030 sft),2) Single story day care & security room: 818 sft, 3) Six story under construction building (5 story completed):92665 sft (Ground floor: 18533 sft, 1st floor: 18533 sft, 2nd floor: 18533 sft, 3rd floor: 18533 sft, 4th floor:18533 sft).

Date of BuildingConstruction :

Factory personnel informed the date of last building construction as follows: 1) Three story prefab mainproduction building: Finished in 2008, 2) Single story day care & security room: Finished in 2008, 3) Six storyunder construction building (5 story completed): Started in January-2013.

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Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :

No record for date of renovation or addition was found from factory personnel.

Ancillary Structures inComplex :

1) Single story day care & security room, 2) Six story under construction building (5 story completed).

Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF) :

1) Single story day care & security room: 818 sft, 2) Six story under construction building (5 story completed):92665 sft (Ground floor: 18533 sft, 1st floor: 18533 sft, 2nd floor: 18533 sft, 3rd floor: 18533 sft, 4th floor:18533 sft).

Number of Occupants : Total number of occupants: 2457. 1) Three story prefab main production building: 2450 (Ground floor: 500, 1stfloor: 975, 2nd floor: 975), 2) Single story day care & security room: 5, 3) Six story under construction building(5 story completed): 2.

Provide brief descriptionof the electrical systemfor each building.:

Transformer-1 No. (1000KVA) Source (PDB), Generator-2 Nos. (500 kVA & 88 KVA), 1 No. MTS, 1 No. LTPanel, 6 Nos. MDB, 8 Nos. DB.

Physical location ofSubstation? :

Ground Floor of main building.

What equipment/loadsdoes the UPS serve? :

UPS serves audio power amplifier (PA system).

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ASSESSMENT FINDINGS

Electrical System Information

Question: Are as-built electrical drawings indicating information such as panel and circuitlocations throughout the building(s) available for review?

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 3

Description: Proper working or “as-built” electrical diagram of main distribution circuit andfloor level circuits connecting electrical loads (such as, machines/lights/coolingsystem, etc.) are not available on site.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No as-built electrical drawings were found.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

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

Suggested DeadlineDate:

23 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7

Electrical System Maintenance

Question: Have workers that operate and maintain the electrical system receivedelectrical safety training? Is training documentation on site?



Description: Workers that operate and maintain the electrical system received electricalsafety training but not documentation on site.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No documentation on electrical safety training.


Develop and implement an electrical safety program. Include key topics suchas lock out tag out procedures, personal protective equipment requirements,etc.


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Reference NFPA 70e for example

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

Priority Level: Medium

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Description: No periodical Insulation Resistance Measurement Program established orrecorded.

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


Develop an Insulation Resistance Measurement Program that ensuresdeterioration of insulation resistance will be identified quickly. Testing shouldbe in compliance with InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA). Alltransformers, switchgears etc. shall be subject to an insulation resistancemeasurement test to ground after installation but before any wiring isconnected. Insulation tests shall be made between open contacts of circuitbreakers, switches etc. and between each phase and earth.


23 Jan 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.


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

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



Description: Thermographic scans had not been conducted within last three years.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No document found.

Suggested Plan of Complete thermographic scans at least on a three year cycle. Thermographic

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Action: scans should be completed in accordance with the Standard for InfraredInspection of Electrical Systems & Rotating Equipment and NFPA70B or acomparable standard.


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

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



Description: No document found that transformers do not contain harmful substances suchas PCBs.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No document found.


Consider replacing transformers with harmful substances to reduce healthhazards.


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Not Applicable

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



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

Source of Findings: Document Review: No periodic safety inspections of the electrical system.


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


23 Jan 2015

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


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Description: Transformer oil analysis is not routinely completed on main servicetransformers.

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.


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

Electrical System Conditions

Question: Underground service cables are laid in conformity with the requirements ofconcealed wiring.



Description: Underground service cables are not laid in conformity with the requirements ofconcealed wiring. Location: Ground Floor, Substation Room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper wiring of underground service cables.


Ensure underground cables for electrical distribution in thepremises/garden/compound of the building are encased in GI or PVC pipesand laid in earth trenches of sufficient depth.


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.10 Service Entry

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



Description: Distribution boards are metal enclosed without dead front construction.Location: Ground Floor_MDB-01, Ground Floor_DB-01, 1st Floor_MDB-04, 1stFloor_DB-03, 2nd Floor_MDB-05, 2nd Floor_DB-04.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Without dead front construction.


Ensure distribution boards are metal enclosed with a dead front construction.


23 Jan 2015

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

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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: Ground Floor-Substation Room_LT Panel, Ground Floor_MDB-01,Ground Floor_DB-01, 1st Floor_MDB-04, 1st Floor_DB-03, 2nd Floor_MDB-05, 2nd Floor_DB-04.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Higher rated circuit breakers with lower rated cable.


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


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections.

Question: Light fixtures without protective covers are not installed in storage areas or inany area where the Inspector of the Factories Rules (1.5.3.5) Part 53 disallowsthese fixtures.



Description: Light fixtures without protective covers are installed in storage areas. Location:Store room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Naked light fixtures installed in storage areas.


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


23 Jan 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 has no required fire rating and the room is separated bybrick wall.

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Source of Findings: Photograph: No fire rating for substation room.


Provide adequate fire rating.


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 3 Section 3.4.2.1.4

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



Description: Critical temperature 82.2°C found in thermography scan at LTpanel/substation room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Indication of overheat was found.


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


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.5

Question: All metal in the building is connected to the building earthing/grounding systemsuch as metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metal water pipe.



Description: Not all metal in the building is connected to the building earthing/groundingsystem such as metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metalwater pipe. Location: Fire Hyrdant Room.

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


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


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10 Earthing

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



Description: Wiring systems are selected and erected considering the effect of damagecaused by ingress of water. Location: Next to security room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Effect of damage caused by ingress of water.


Ensure wiring systems are selected and erected so that no damage is causedby the ingress of water.


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.4.3 Presence of Water

Question: Switchboards and/or panelboards are not installed above gas stoves or sinksor within 2.5m of any washing unit in washing rooms or laundries.



Description: Panel boards are installed beside water sinks within 2.5m. Location: 1stFloor_MDB-04.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards installed in improper location.


Ensure panel boards are not installed above gas stoves or sinks or within 2.5mof any washing unit in washing rooms or laundries.


23 Jan 2015

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

Question: The substation room has adequate ventilation.



Description: The substation room hasn't adequate ventilation.

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.

Suggested Deadline 23 Jan 2015

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

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



Description: Distribution boards have no clear and permanent identification markings.Location: All distribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No permanent identification markings.


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


23 Jan 2015

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 have no capacity information labels. Location: Alldistribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards have no capacity information labels.


Provide capacity information labels (maximum current rating, no of circuitbreakers etc.) for distribution boards.


23 Jan 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: Distribution boards are not provided with physical means to prevent theinstallation of more over current devices than that number for which the panelboard was designed, rated, and listed. Location: Almost all distribution boards.

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


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 following NFPA 70 section 408.54.


23 Jan 2015

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

Question: Each circuit is provided with a dedicated neutral.



Description: There is no means to identify that each circuit is provided with a dedicatedneutral. Location: All distribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No means of identification neutral cables.


Provide dedicated neutral for each circuit.


23 Jan 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.


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56

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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.


23 Jan 2015


Question: Electrical wiring and conduit is properly supported.



Description: Electrical wiring and conduit is not properly supported. Location: GroundFloor_MDB-01, 1st Floor_DB-03, 2nd Floor_DB-04.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate cable support.


Provide adequate supports for electrical wiring and conduit.


23 Jan 2015

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

Question: Cable joints are through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIB tape woundaround joint.



Description: Improper cable joints were found. Location: 1st Floor_DB-03, 2nd Floor_DB-04, 2nd Floor_MDB-05, Ground Floor_DB-01, Ground Floor_MDB-01.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper cable joint.


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


23 Jan 2015

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Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.4 Cable Joints

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



Description: Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc. are not properly secured (fanconnection without ceiling rose). Location: 2nd Floor ‘C’ section.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical connections are not secured.


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


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections

Question: The substation room has adequate means of security.



Description: The substation room is not secured properly.

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


Install security measures to ensure access to the substation is restricted.


23 Jan 2015


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



Description: Distribution boards are not properly concealed. Location: Ground Floor-Substation Room_LT PANEL, Ground Floor_MDB-01.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Not properly concealed.


Provide covers or blanks to conceal all live internal components ofswitchboards and/or distribution boards.

Suggested Deadline 23 Jan 2015

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

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



Description: Distribution boards are not clean. Location: Ground Floor_SubstationRoom_LT PANEL.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Dirt found inside distribution boards.


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.


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9.1 Enclosures

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: GroundFloor_MDB-01, 2nd Floor_MDB-05.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Cable socket was not found.


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


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.3 Cable Ends

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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Required equipment and Safety signage is not posted within the room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No safety signage posted.

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Indoor electrical installations that are accessible to unqualified persons shallbe made with metal-enclosed equipment. Switchgear, unit substations,transformers, pull boxes, connection boxes, and other similar associatedequipment shall be marked with appropriate caution signs. Entrances to roomsand other guarded locations that contain exposed live parts shall be markedwith conspicuous warning signs forbidding unqualified persons to enter.Caution, warning, danger signs or labels should meet the followingrequirements: (1) The marking shall adequately warn of the hazard usingeffective words and/or colors and/or symbols. American National StandardsInstitute ANSI Z535.4-2011, Product Safety Signs and Labels, providesguidelines for suitable font sizes, words, colors, symbols, and locationrequirements for labels. (2) Shall be permanently affixed to the equipment orwiring method and shall not be hand written. Exception, portions of labels ormarkings that are variable, or that could be subject to changes, shall bepermitted to be hand written and shall be legible. (3) The label shall be ofsufficient durability to withstand the environment involved. ANSI Z535.4-2011,Product Safety Signs and Labels, provides guidelines for the design anddurability of safety signs and labels for application to electrical equipment


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

Priority Level: Low


Description: No signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protective coversis installed at required locations. Location: Ground Floor_Store Room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No signage indicating the prohibition of installation of naked lightfixtures.


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 this prohibition at all entrances to these areas.


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Meter and other electrical devices (Voltmeter and indicator lamps) installed onthe main electrical equipment are not operational. Location: Ground Floor_DB-

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Source of Findings: Photograph: Meter and other electrical devices (Voltmeter and indicator lamps)are not operational.


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


23 Jan 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: Ground Floor-Substation Room_LT PANEL.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No phase separators.


Install phase separators between terminal connections at the noted locations.


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections

Emergency Power System

Question: Is the generator room properly ventilated



Description: Generator room is ventilated with open window where rain water may enter.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate ventilation.


Ensure proper ventilation for generator room.


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.8.4 Generator Room

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


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

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No identification of emergency DBs/CKTs.


All boxes and enclosures (including transfer switches, generators, and powerpanels) for emergency circuits shall be permanently marked so they will bereadily identified as a component of an emergency circuit or system. Therequired marking can be by color code, the words “emergency system,” or anyother method that identifies the box or enclosure as a component of theemergency system.


23 Jan 2015

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

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



Description: Generator room is not properly rated but physically separated by break wallfrom the building.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Generator room is not rated.


Ensure the generator room properly rated.


23 Jan 2015


Question: Is the generator room clean and free of dirt, debris, and improperly storedmaterials?



Description: Generator room is not clean.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Generator room is not clean.


Ensure the generator room clean and free of dirt, debris, and improperly storedmaterials.


23 Jan 2015

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Question: Is the generator room properly illuminated?



Description: Generator room is not properly illuminated.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate illumination.


Ensure generator room is properly illuminated.


23 Jan 2015


Question: Are inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the UPS beingcompleted and documented?

Priority Level: Low


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

Source of Findings: Photograph: No documentation on UPS testing and maintenance.


Establish an inspection testing, and maintenance program for theUninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) and associated components. Theprogram must based on the following: (1) Manufacturer's recommendations (2)Manufacturer's instruction manuals


23 Jan 2015

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

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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Appropriate type of firefighting equipment is not installed inside the generatorroom.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate firefighting equipment.

Suggested Plan of Install appropriate type and number of firefighting equipment inside the

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Action: generator room.


23 Jan 2015

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

Lightning Protection System

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



Description: There is no drawing and document found to identify that the air terminationnetwork vertical and horizontal conductors are not appropriately spaced.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Proper air termination network and spacing was not identified.


Consult with an expert electrical engineer to verify air termination networkvertical and horizontal conductor appropriately spaced and prepare drawingfor lightning protection including risk index and make sure your system issecured against lightning.


23 Jan 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.11 Lightning Protection

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



Description: The lightning protection ground terminals are not bonded to the building orstructure grounding. Location: Beside Substation Room.

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


Make sure the lightning protection ground terminals are bonded to the buildingor structure grounding.


23 Jan 2015


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Question: The appropriate number of down conductors are installed based on thebuilding size.



Description: There were eight down conductors, but one of the down conductors was notconnected to the lightning system.

Source of Findings: Photograph: There is no drawing and document found to identify theappropriate numbers of down conductors are installed based on the buildingsize.


Consult with an expert electrical engineer and make sure your system issecured against lightning.


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