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INITIAL ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT(EAR)
Factory Name: Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20,Agrabad, Chittagong Chittagong ChittagongBangladesh
Assessor: Uttaron Technologies
Date: 30 Mar 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:
Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20, Agrabad,Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh
Assessor: UttaronTechnologies
Date: 30 Mar 2014
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GENERAL INFORMATION
General Information
Factory Name: Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20, Agrabad, Chittagong Chittagong ChittagongBangladesh
Country: Bangladesh
Province: Chittagong
City: Chittagong
Zip Code: 4100
Audit Duration: 1 Days 0 Hours
Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months
Draft Report Date : 30 March 2014
Final Report Date : 01 May 2014
Are all action items fromprevious assessmentcomplete? :
N/A
Buildings in Complex : 1
Is the building(s) ownedor rented by theFactory?:
Rented
Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :
5 Storied building.2nd and a portion of 4th floor belongs to Rhythm Apparels Ltd.
Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :
Area per floor = 9600 sft, Total area = 9600+4800=14400 sf
Date of BuildingConstruction :
Yr.1985 to 1994
Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :
Yr.2014
Ancillary Structures inComplex :
One
Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF) :
No Ancillary level found.
FactoryName:
Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20, Agrabad,Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh
Assessor: UttaronTechnologies
Date: 30 Mar 2014
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Number of Occupants : 296
FactoryName:
Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20, Agrabad,Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh
Assessor: UttaronTechnologies
Date: 30 Mar 2014
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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: 1
Description: "No updated as-built drawing was found on the site. Proper Working or “asbuilt” electrical drawings of main distribution circuit and floor levels circuitsconnecting electrical loads (machines/lights/ cooling system etc.) should beavailable at site. Wit
Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No as-built drawing was not found on the site.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Have a qualified electrical engineer develop as-built electrical drawingsproviding detailing key components of the electrical system.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7
Electrical System Maintenance
Question: Have workers that operate and maintain the electrical system receivedelectrical safety training? Is training documentation on site?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: "Workers that operate and maintain the electrical system received no electricalsafety training and no documents were found at site in this connection.Trainingis needed for the related workers who deals with electrical equipment for thesafety of his/
Source of Findings: Uploaded Document: NFPA 70E Guide Lines
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Develop and implement an electrical safety program. Include key topics suchas lock out tag out procedures, personal protective equipment requirements,etc. Reference NFPA 70e for example program requirements.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: Reference NFPA 70e for example
Question: Is a periodical Insulation Resistance Measurement Program established andrecorded?
FactoryName:
Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20, Agrabad,Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh
Assessor: UttaronTechnologies
Date: 30 Mar 2014
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Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: Periodical insulation resistance test (IR test) shall have to be carried out for allelectrical equipments with Meggar 0.5 KV or 1 KV (according to the voltagerating of equipment).
Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No such program schedule is recorded on periodicalinsulation resistance test is evident in this site.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Develop an Insulation Resistance Measurement Program that ensuresdeterioration of insulation resistance will be identified quickly. Testing shouldbe in compliance with International Electrical Testing Association (NETA). Alltransformers, switchgears et
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.4 Insulation Tests and 10.13.8Electrical Inspections
Question: Are thermographic scans of electrical equipment completed at least everythree years?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: "Thermographic scans of electrical equipment need to be completed at leastevery three years to ensure the proper maintenance of the electricalequipment. Such programs has been witnessed in this factory."
Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Previous inspection report was not found on site.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Complete thermographic scans at least on a three year cycle. Thermographicscans should be completed in accordance with the Standard for InfraredInspection of Electrical Systems & Rotating Equipment and NFPA70B or acomparable standard.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections
Question: Have items identified in previous thermographic inspection reports beenaddressed?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: Items identified from previous thermographic inspection report need to beaddressed for the remedial action on the recommendations in the report.
Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Previous inspection report was not found on site.
FactoryName:
Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20, Agrabad,Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh
Assessor: UttaronTechnologies
Date: 30 Mar 2014
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Suggested Plan ofAction:
Complete action items identified from previous thermographic inspectionreport.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
15 Jun 2014
Standard: Not Applicable
Question: Are periodic safety inspections of the electrical system components completedand documented?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: Planned Periodical safety inspection of all electrical equipment shall be carriedout in order to ensure proper operability of the installation and record of thesame should be maintained.
Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No records found on periodic safety inspections of theelectrical system components
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Establish a periodic inspection program to ensure the electrical systems arefree from damage, debris, dirt, lint, etc. Maintain records concerninginspections and follow up actions.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13 Inspection and Testing and Part 13Section 13.6 Housekeeping
Question: Is the electrical switchgear and panel boards inspected on an annual basis toensure that the equipment is installed in accordance with the listed ratings?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: All electrical switchgear and panel boards have been inspected on an annualbasis to ensure that the equipment is installed in accordance with the listedratings. Inspecting electrical switchgear and panel boards on an annual basisensures an uninterrupte
Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Internal record is not found on site.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Inspect electrical switchgear and panel boards on an annual basis to ensurethat the equipment is in good working condition.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections
Question: Are records concerning the testing and inspection of the electrical systems
FactoryName:
Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20, Agrabad,Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh
Assessor: UttaronTechnologies
Date: 30 Mar 2014
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maintained on site and up to date?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: "Planned Periodical inspection/testing and maintenance of all electricalequipment shall be carried out in order to ensure proper operability of theinstallation and record of the same should be maintained"
Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No such program schedule or record is evident here forinspection and maintenance of the electrical equipments.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Develop an electrical maintenance program that includes inspections andtesting of the electrical systems. Reference NFPA 70 for example programrequirements.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections
Electrical System Conditions
Question: All equipment is efficiently earthed and properly connected to the requirednumber of earth electrodes.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: In general all parts of equipment and installation other than live parts shall beearth potential, thus ensuring that persons coming in contact with these partsshall also be at earth potential at all times.
Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: All equipment was not efficiently earthed.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide earthing of equipment at required locations and connect to requirednumber of electrodes. Refer to the BNBG for required number of electrodes.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7.1 Inspection of SubstationInstallations.
Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have a minimum clearance of 1 m(39 in) in front?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Switchboards and/or distribution boards should have a minimum clearance of1 m (39 in) in front for easy operation and maintenance.
FactoryName:
Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20, Agrabad,Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh
Assessor: UttaronTechnologies
Date: 30 Mar 2014
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Source of Findings: Photograph: All switchboards and/or distribution boards were not a minimumclearance of 1 m (39 in) in front
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Need to be removed all the hindrances from in front of DB/SDBs by 30 days
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear
Question: Are all switchboards and/or distribution boards metal enclosed with a deadfront construction?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: All main switches shall be either of metal clad enclosed patterns or of anyinsulated enclosed pattern and the switches shall be fixed at close proximity tothe point of entry of supply.
Source of Findings: Photograph: All switchboards and/or distribution boards are not metalenclosed with a dead front construction
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide metal enclosed switchboards and/or distribution boards with deadfront construction
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear
Question: No multi looping of wiring/cables observed at circuit breakers withinswitchboards and/or distribution boards.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: "Multiple cable entering in one point prevent tightening of the bolt and causesthe electrical sparks due to loose connection. Multiple and looping are found atcircuit breakers in the distribution boxes at every floor."
Source of Findings: Photograph: Multiple and looping cables found.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Multiple cables entered in one point either on Bus Bar or MCB, MCCBs. This isviolation of section 312.5 (C) of NFPA70-2011.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling
FactoryName:
Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20, Agrabad,Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh
Assessor: UttaronTechnologies
Date: 30 Mar 2014
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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.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: "In general all parts of equipment and installation other than live parts shall beearth potential, thus ensuring that persons coming in contact with these partsshall also be at earth potential at all times."
Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: All metal in the building was not connected to the buildingearthing/grounding system.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
All metal in the building need to connected to the building earthing/groundingsystem.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10 Earthing
Question: Are earthing connections provided at electrical equipment?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: "Circuit and system earthing shall limit excessive voltage from line surges fromcross-overs with higher voltage lines or turn lighting and keep non-currentcarrying enclosures and equipment at zero potential with respect to earth."
Source of Findings: Photograph: Earthing connections were not provided at electrical equipment.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide earthing connection at electrical equipment.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
15 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7.9 and 10.10 Earthing.
Question: Are switchboards and/or distribution boards installed in compliant locations?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: "In damp or wet locations, surface-type enclosures within the scope of thisarticle shall be placed or equipped so as to prevent moisture or water fromentering and accumulating within the cabinet or cutout box, and shall bemounted so there is at leas
Source of Findings: Photograph: All switchboards and/or distribution boards were not installed incompliant location
FactoryName:
Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20, Agrabad,Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh
Assessor: UttaronTechnologies
Date: 30 Mar 2014
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Suggested Plan ofAction:
Switchboards and/or distribution boards need to be installed in compliantlocation.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear
Question: Are all switchboards and/or distribution boards properly grounded (earthed)?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Panel board cabinets and panel board frames, if of metal, shall be in physicalcontact with each other and shall be grounded. Where the panel board is usedwith nonmetallic raceway or cable or where separate grounding conductorsare provided, a termina
Source of Findings: Photograph: All switchboards and/or distribution boards were not properlygrounded (earthed)
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Earth bus-bars not connected properly in the panel boxes is violation of therule refers to section 408.3(E) and 408.41 NFPA70-2011.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10.2 Circuit and System Earthing
Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have clear identification markings?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: "All distribution boards shall be marked ""Lighting"" or ""Power"", as the casemay be, and also be marked with the voltage and number of phases of thesupply. Each shall be provided with a circuit list giving diagram of each circuitwhich it controls and
Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards have no clear identification markings.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
"Clear identification/marking must be available at LT, MDB and DBMCB/MCCB. Clear and permanent identification marks are required to bepainted in all distribution boards, switchboards, sub main boards and switchesas necessary."
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 BNBC Part 8 Section 2.11.5.4
FactoryName:
Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20, Agrabad,Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh
Assessor: UttaronTechnologies
Date: 30 Mar 2014
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Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have capacity information labels?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: "Capacity lables helps to understand the maximum numbers of protectivedevices can be accomodate and what is the capacity of the boxes is also canbe undersatnd from the information label. Means of prevention of installingexceeding the designed number
Source of Findings: Photograph: Switchboards and/or distribution boards have no capacityinformation labels.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Check the adequacy of the boxes interns of free spaces and capacity.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
15 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards And MetalClad Switchgear and 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation
Question: Are electrical wiring/cables properly identified?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: "Electrical wiring/cables are not properly identified. This is a violation of therule refer to section 310.120, 250.119 NFPA70-2011."
Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical wiring/cables are not properly identified.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
All Phase conductors, Neutral and Earth should follow the color code.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56
Question: Are all internal components of switchboards and/or distribution boards properlyconcealed (No missing circuit breaker or knockout covers)?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: There should not be loose or missing circuit breaker in the switchboards.
Source of Findings: Photograph: All internal components of switchboards and/or distributionboards were not properly concealed
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide covers or blanks to conceal all live internal components ofswitchboards and/or distribution boards.
FactoryName:
Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20, Agrabad,Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh
Assessor: UttaronTechnologies
Date: 30 Mar 2014
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Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9 Sub-Distribution Boards
Question: Are switchboards and/or distribution boards free of dust and debris?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: All switchboards and/or distribution boards were not free of dirt and debris
Source of Findings: Photograph: All switchboards and/or distribution boards were not free of dirtand debris
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Keep switchboards and/or distribution boards free of dirt and debris.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9.1 Enclosures
Question: Each circuit is provided with a dedicated neutral.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: "Circuits are not provided with a dedicated neutral for each load. The use ofcommon neutral for more than one circuit shall not allowed in the standard."
Source of Findings: Photograph: Circuit is not provided with a dedicated neutral for each load.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide dedicated neutral for each load of circuit.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
19 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling
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.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: "In MDB/DB/SDBs cables should be attached using splicing joint at theirbusbar with using cable lugs. As per 2.5.4.4 and 2.5.5.4 (c) of BNBC-2006Cables shall be connected to terminals only by soldered or welded lugs,
FactoryName:
Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20, Agrabad,Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh
Assessor: UttaronTechnologies
Date: 30 Mar 2014
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unless the terminals are of such form
Source of Findings: Photograph: Cable sockets not used to terminate the cables in MCCB forsome of the distribution boards.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Need to reconnect with proper size of cable sockets.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.3 Cable Ends
Question: Cable joints are through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIB tape woundaround joint.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: "Cable joint should be done in accordance with the direction described in thestandards to avoid loose connections."
Source of Findings: Photograph: Cable joints are not through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIBtape wound around joint.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide Cable joint as per standard.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.4 Cable Joints
Question: Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc are properly secured.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: "Connections between conductors and between conductors and otherequipment shall provide durable electrical continuity and adequate mechanicalstrength and protection"
Source of Findings: Photograph: All connection were not secured and loose cables/wires foundunterminated.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
If flexible metallic hose is used for wiring to motors and other equipment, thewiring is enclosed to the full lengths, and the hose secured properly byapproved.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
15 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections
FactoryName:
Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20, Agrabad,Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh
Assessor: UttaronTechnologies
Date: 30 Mar 2014
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Question: Is all electrical wiring/cable properly terminated at its point of termination (Noun-terminated wires, lugs are provided at terminals, etc)?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: "Cable should not be unterminated. Unterminated cables may lead theelectrical short circuit. Cables shall be connected to terminals only by solderedor welded lugs, unless the terminal are of such form that it is possible tosecurely clamp them without c
Source of Findings: Photograph: Cables are connected without lugs and unterminated cable found.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
In MDB/DB/SDBs attaching cables using cable lugs is a violation of Section2.5.4.4 and 2.5.5.4 (c) of BNBC-2006.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.9.2 Wiring of Sub-distribution Boards
Question: Phase separators are provided between terminals on circuit breakers.
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: Phase separator is need to provide for the terminals of circuit breakers toprevent arcing and short circuit between phases.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Phase Separator was not fixed on circuit breakers.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Install phase separators between terminal connections at the noted locations.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections
Question: Signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protective covers isinstalled at required locations.
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: "Light fixtures without protective covers (otherwise known as naked lights)shall not be allowed in storage areas or in any area where the Inspector of theFactories Rules (1.6.3.7) Part 53 disallows these fixtures. These could be thecause of fire from h
Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtureswithout protective covers is installed at required locations.
FactoryName:
Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20, Agrabad,Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh
Assessor: UttaronTechnologies
Date: 30 Mar 2014
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Suggested Plan ofAction:
Signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protective coversshould be installed at required locations.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
29 May 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights
Emergency Power System
Question: Are emergency power switchboards, distribution boards, and circuits properlyidentified?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: "All emergency power switchboards, distribution boards, and circuits need tobe properly identified to easy locate and maintain to get service in need. Noidentification evident here in all areas."
Source of Findings: Photograph: No identification evident here in all areas.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
"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
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jun 2014
Standard: NFPA 70 Chapter 7 Article 700.10 Wiring, Emergency System
Question: Is the generator frame earthing (grounding) provided at two separate points?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Generator frame earthing shall be at two points separately.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Earthing not provided at two points for both the generator.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Generator frame earthing shall be two points separately. This is a violation ofBangladesh Electricity rules 1937, Clause 57 (2).
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard 10.8.2.2
FactoryName:
Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20, Agrabad,Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh
Assessor: UttaronTechnologies
Date: 30 Mar 2014
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Question: Is the appropriate type and number of firefighting equipment installed insidethe generator room?
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: "Appropriate number of firefighting equipment on the basis of area should beinstalled at generator room."
Source of Findings: Photograph: Adequate number of firefighting equipment not found in thegenerator room.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Appropriate number of firefighting equipment need to installed at generatorroom.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jun 2014
Standard: Is the appropriate type and number of firefighting equipment installed insidethe generator room?
Question: Are inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the UPS beingcompleted and documented?
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: Inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the UPS need to be doneand documented
Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No record found on inspection, maintenance, and testing
Suggested Plan ofAction:
The routine maintenance and operational testing program shall be based onall of the following: (1) Manufacturer's recommendations (2) Instructionmanuals (3) Minimum requirements of NFPA 110 Chapter 8 (4) The authorityhaving jurisdiction
Suggested DeadlineDate:
26 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 13 Section 13.11 NFPA 111 Chapter 8 NFPA 70BChapter 28
Question: Are inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the emergencygenerator being completed and documented?
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: "Document on inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of thegenerator need to be documented."
Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the
FactoryName:
Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20, Agrabad,Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh
Assessor: UttaronTechnologies
Date: 30 Mar 2014
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generator not reviewed and found.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Need document on inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of thegenerator
Suggested DeadlineDate:
01 Jul 2014
Standard: NFPA 110 Chapter 8
Lightning Protection System
Question: Is a lightning protection system installed on the building?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: A building shall have protection against lightning depending on the probabilityof a stroke and acceptable risk levels. A complete lightning protection systemshall consist of air termination network, down conductors and earthtermination.
Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: This factory has no lightning protection system as perstandard.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Install lightning protection system as per standard.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
17 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.11 Lightning Protection. Calculate RiskIndex to determine if required.
FactoryName:
Rhythm Garments Ltd
Address: 686, CDA Residential Area, 2nd & 4th Floor, Rd No 20, Agrabad,Chittagong Chittagong Chittagong Bangladesh
Assessor: UttaronTechnologies
Date: 30 Mar 2014
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