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INITIAL ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT(EAR)

Factory Name: Niagara Textiles Ltd.

Address: Chandra Circle, Kaliakair Gazipur Gazipur DhakaBangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 02 Apr 2014

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The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety /19

Introduction to the Report

The following report contains a site profile and summary of non-conformities identified during an onsite assessment commissioned by the Alliance for Bangladesh WorkerSafety (Alliance) and conducted by a third-party Qualified Assessment Firm (QAF). The assessment was conducted against the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker SafetyAssessment Protocols (APs) and Fire Safety and Structural Integrity Standard, which is harmonized with the factory assessment guidelines developed by BangladeshUniversity of Engineering and Technology (BUET) for the Bangladesh National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA). The goal of the Alliance process is to provide clear andpractical technical requirements by which Bangladeshi Ready Made Garment (RMG) Factories producing for Alliance members may be consistently and fairly evaluatedfor fire, structural, and electrical safety in a non-duplicative manner. Each assessment will prompt action plans that will be used by RMG factories to systematically andsustainably improve safety conditions for garment workers. Beyond tracking and reporting on action steps taken in a transparent manner, the Alliance organization and itsmembers will seek to further support factory improvements through technical assistance, training, implementation support for functional Worker Committees, and in somecases financial assistance and wage support 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 or continued safety against fire,electrical and/or structural integrity issues that may lead to injury or loss of life. The report is designed to provide a non-exhaustive summary of risk issues, based on alimited sampling and duration of time onsite by the named QAF. Neither the QAF nor the Alliance can certify or guarantee the quality, outcome, or effectiveness of actionstaken in response to the report.

For more information and report feedback please go to: www.bangladeshworkersafety.org.


Address: Chandra Circle, Kaliakair Gazipur Gazipur Dhaka Bangladesh


Date: 02 Apr 2014



GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information



Country: Bangladesh

Province: Dhaka

City: Gazipur

Zip Code:

Audit Duration: 1 Days

Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months

Draft Report Date : 12/4/2014

Final Report Date : 21/05/2014

Are all action items fromprevious assessmentcomplete? :

N/A

Buildings in Complex : There are 14 buildings in the premise named as follows: 1.Old Building. 2.New Building. 3.Structural Building.4.Finishing New Building. 5.Training Building. 6.Dyeing and Finishing. 7.Boiler room- There is an electricboiler in the boiler room. 8.Generator and Compressor room- This room is occupied by Generator andcompressors. 9.Mechanical Workshop- Space is being used as repairing workshop. 10.Wastage Godown-Storage for waste materials. 11.Ware house + Medical + Child care- Bonded ware house, medical facilitiesand childcare provision. 12.HRD & Secuirity room- HR office and guards sitting arrangement. 13.Inspectionstorage- Storage. 14.ETP.

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

Owned

Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :

1. Old Building: Height: 24.69m (81ft) 7 Story Reinforced Concrete Construction Building + Half part tin shedat 5th floor. story above grade:7 story below grade: 0 Occupied levels:7 2. New Building: Height: 22.86m (75ft)6 Story RCC Building+Tin shed at 6th floor. story above grade:7 story below grade: 0 Occupied levels:7 3.Structural Building: Height:12.2m (40ft) 2 Story RCC Building+Pre fabricated shed at 2nd floor. story abovegrade:3 story below grade: 0 Occupied levels:3 4.Finishing New Building:Height:4.27m(14ft) 1 Story RCCBuilding (Plan approved for 8 story) story above grade:1 story below grade: 0 Occupied levels:1 5.TrainingBuilding: Height:6.1m (20ft) 2 Story RCC Building. story above grade:2 story below grade: 0 Occupied levels:26.Dyeing + Finishing Building: Height:4.87m (16ft) 01 Story Pre fabricated shed Building. story above grade:1story below grade: 0 Occupied levels:1

Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :

1. Old Building -56,460sft 2. New Building - 34,510sft 3. Structural Building - 38,738sft 4. Finishing NewBuilding - 20,864sft 5. Training Building - 4,896sft 6. Dyeing + Finishing - 4,0760sft

Date of BuildingConstruction :

Year: 2007-2010

Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :

At 2010, Dining tin shed at old and new building was constructed.

Ancillary Structures inComplex :

8 types of ancillary structures are at the premise. 1. Boiler room- There is an electric boiler in the boiler room.2.Generator and Compressor room- This room is occupied by Generator and compressors. 3. MechanicalWorkshop- Space is being used as repairing workshop. 4. Wastage Godown- Storage for waste materials. 5.Ware house + Medical + Child care- Bonded ware house, medical facilities and childcare provision. 6. HRD &Secuirity room- HR office and guards sitting arrangement. 7. Inspection storage- Storage. 8. ETP.




Date: 02 Apr 2014



Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF) :

1. Boiler room - 1,328sft 2. Generator + Compressor room- 2,897sft 3. Mechanical Workshop- 1,166sft 4.Wastage Godown - 5,200sft 5. Ware house + Medical + Child care-10,247sft 6. HRD & Secuirity room -1,800sft 7. Inspection storage -720sft 8. ETP - 2,200sft

Number of Occupants : Total occupant: 3,424 1. Old Building -1,435 2. New Building- 916 3. Structural Building- 761 4. Finishing NewBuilding - 25 5. Training Building- 0 6. Dyeing + Finishing - 162 7. Boiler room-6 8. Generator+Compressorroom- 10 9. Mechanical Workshop -18 10. Wastage Godown -8 11. Ware house+Medical+Child care - 43 12.HRD & Secuirity room -17 13. Inspection storage -8 14. ETP-15




Date: 02 Apr 2014



ASSESSMENT FINDINGS

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 have not receivedelectrical safety training.

Source of Findings: Worker Interviews: As per worker interview they have not received electricalsafety training.

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:

14 Jul 2014

Standard: Reference NFPA 70e for example

Question: Are records concerning the testing and inspection of the electrical systemsmaintained on site and up to date?

Priority Level: Medium


Description: Records concerning the testing and inspection of the electrical systems are notmaintained on site.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No testing and inspection records of the electrical systems.


Develop an electrical maintenance program that includes inspections andtesting of the electrical systems. Reference NFPA 70 for example programrequirements.


14 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

Question: Have items identified in previous thermographic inspection reports beenaddressed?



Description: Items identified in previous thermographic inspection reports have not beenaddressed.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Thermographic items have not been addressed.


Complete action items identified from previous thermographic inspectionreport.


30 Jun 2014




Date: 02 Apr 2014



Standard: Not Applicable

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



Description: There is no document found to identify transformers do not contain harmfulsubstances such as PCBs.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No such document was found


Consider replacing transformers with harmful substances to reduce healthhazards.


14 Jul 2014


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



Description: No periodic safety inspections of the electrical system components have beencompleted.

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


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


14 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?



Description: The electrical switch-gear 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.


14 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

Question: A transformer oil analysis is routinely completed on main service transformers.




Date: 02 Apr 2014



Priority Level: Low


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.


14 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

Electrical System Conditions

Question: No foreign utilities are routed through the substation room (wet pipes).



Description: Foreign utility (water Line) is routed through the substation room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Foreign utility was found in the substation room.


Change direction of such utilities, so that they are not routed through thesubstation room.


14 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Part 10.3.4 External Influences

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



Description: Combustible materials are stored within the substation room.

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


Remove all combustible materials within the substation room.


19 May 2014


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:Chemical Room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Light fixtures without protective covers.




Date: 02 Apr 2014




Ensure light fixtures without protective covers are not installed in storage areasor in any area where the Inspector of the Factories Rules (1.5.3.5) Part 53disallows these fixtures.


19 May 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have a minimum clearance of 1 m(39 in) in front?



Description: Distribution boards are not provided with adequate clearance. Location:BD/MW/GF, DB/EW/GF, DB-29/Dyeing, DB-15/Dyeing, DB-31/Cutting/1st FL,DB-30/Cutting/1st FL, DB-32/2nd FL, DB-33/2nd FL, DB-35/1st FL.

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


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


16 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?



Description: Some distribution boards are metal enclosed with no dead front construction.Location: DB-01, DB/MW, DB/EW, DB-9, DB-17, DB-18, DB-24, DB-6,SDB/Inspection Room, DB-19, DB-12, DB-14, DB-13, DB-15.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Metal enclosure with no dead front construction.


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


16 Jun 2014


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



Description: Distribution boards are not installed in compliant locations. Location: DB- 15,SDB- Rest House/Stair.

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


Install switchboards and/or distribution boards in compliant locations so thatoperation is not hampered due to limited access.




Date: 02 Apr 2014




14 Jul 2014

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

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 board is installed within 2.5m of washing unit. Location: DB-29.

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.


14 Jul 2014


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: DB-15/Dyeing.

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


Ensure electrical cables are sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.


14 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections.

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



Description: Multi looping of cables observed at circuit breakers within distribution boards.Location: DB-48, SDB/Inspection Room/1st FL.

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


Remove multi looping of cables at circuit breakers within switchboards and/ordistribution boards.


14 Jul 2014

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




Date: 02 Apr 2014



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



Description: Wiring systems are not selected and erected considering the effect of damagecaused by ingress of water. Location: DB-20, DB-21.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Damage due to ingress of water.


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


14 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.4.3 Presence of Water

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


Non-Compliance Level:

Description:

Source of Findings:



Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.5

Question: The substation room is clean and free from dirt, lint, water, oil, and debris.



Description: Substation room is not clean and not free from dirt, lint, debris.

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


Remove all dirt, debris, lint, water, oil, and improperly stored materials from thesubstation room.


19 May 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 13 Section 13.6.2

Question: The substation room has adequate means of security.



Description: Although substation room is secured, the outdoor transformer is not securedproperly. Location: Substation Room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Outdoor transformer is not secured.




Date: 02 Apr 2014




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


02 Jun 2014

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

Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have capacity information labels?



Description: Distribution boards have no capacity information labels. Location: Alldistribution Boards (Except DB-34, DB-35, DB-36, DB-37, DB-38, DB-39, DB-42, DB-43).

Source of Findings: Photograph: No DB capacity information labels.


Provide capacity information labels for Distribution boards.


30 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 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: All distribution boards.

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.


14 Jul 2014


Question: Each circuit is provided with a dedicated neutral.



Description: Each circuit is not provided with a dedicated neutral. Location: All distributionboards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No dedicated neutral.


Provide dedicated neutral for each circuit.




Date: 02 Apr 2014




14 Jul 2014

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

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



Description: Power and telecommunication or antenna cables are not separated. Location:Shed/Finishing-2, Inspection room/1st Floor.

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


Ensure power and telecommunication or antenna cables are separated.


14 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.10 Service Entry

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



Description: No cable shaft is provided for the whole building. Location: Old Building(Building- 1).

Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: No cable shaft.


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


16 Aug 2014

Standard: BNBC Part 8 Section 2.5.6.1

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



Description: No mechanical guards are provided for electrical equipment and wiring wherenecessary. Location: Generator Room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No mechanical guards.


Provide mechanical guards for electrical equipment where necessary.


16 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling, 10.6.5Cables, and 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards And Metal Clad Switchgear




Date: 02 Apr 2014



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



Description: Internal components of distribution boards are not properly concealed.Location: DB-8, SDB-17, DB-25, DB/WP, DB-13, DB-33, DB-34, DB-49, DB-54, DB-56.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Internal components are not properly concealed.


Provide covers or blanks to conceal all live internal components of distributionboards.


16 Jun 2014

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

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



Description: Distribution boards have no clear identification markings. Location: BD/MW,SDB/LT, SBD/Inspection.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No clear identification markings.


Provide clear identification markings for Distribution boards.


16 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 BNBC Part 8 Section 2.11.5.4

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



Description: Distribution boards are not clean. Location: DB-29, DB-11, DB-13.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Dirt and debris found in distribution boards.


Ensure switchboards and/or distribution boards free of dirt and debris.


16 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9.1 Enclosures

Question: Are electrical wiring/cables properly identified?



Description: Electrical cables are not properly identified. Location: SDB/LT Room.

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




Date: 02 Apr 2014




Identify electrical cables properly.


14 Jul 2014

Standard: Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56

Question: Electrical wiring and conduit is properly supported.



Description: Electrical wiring and conduit is not properly supported. Location: GeneratorRoom.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate cable support.


Provide adequate supports for electrical wiring and conduit.


30 Jun 2014

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

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: DB-57, DB-1, DB-9, SDB-17, SDB-18, DB-23.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No cable socket.


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


30 Jun 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.



Description: Improper cable joints were found. Location: DB-9.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Improper cable joints.


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


14 Jul 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.4 Cable Joints




Date: 02 Apr 2014



Question: Lighting fixtures are supported from the structure and seismic bracing isinstalled as required.



Description: Lighting fixtures are not supported properly. Location: Finishing/2ndFL/Building-3.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Lighting fixtures are not supported.


Ensure Lighting fixtures are supported from the structure and seismic bracingis installed as required.


16 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.6 Lighting Fittings

Question: Is all electrical wiring/cable properly terminated at its point of termination (Noun-terminated wires, lugs are provided at terminals, etc)?



Description: electrical cable is not properly terminated. Location: DB-1, DB-9, SDB-17,SDB-18, DB-23, DB-22.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Un-terminated cables.


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


14 Jul 2014

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

Question: Are lighting and receptacle (socket) circuits segregated?


Non-Compliance Level:

Description:

Source of Findings:



Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7.2

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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Non graded and inadequate electrical insulation mats are provided in front ofsubstation and distribution boards. Location: All Distribution Boards &




Date: 02 Apr 2014



Substation Room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Non graded electrical insulation mats are provided in front ofsubstation and distribution boards.


Provide electrical insulation mats in front of distribution boards.


16 Jun 2014

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

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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Required equipment and safety signage is not posted within the room.Location: Generator room & substation room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Required equipment and safety signage is not posted within thesubstation room.


Ensure safety signage within the room.


16 Jun 2014

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: Phase separators are provided between terminals on circuit breakers.

Priority Level: Low


Description: Phase separators are not provided between terminals on circuit breakers.Location: LT-1, PFI, DB/MW, SDB-17, SDB-18, DB-23, DB-18, DB-19, DB-13,DB-14, Db-57, DB-15, DB-31, DB-32, DB-46, DB-47, DB-48, DB-49, DB-50,DB-52.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No phase separators.


Install phase separators between terminal connections at the noted locations.


30 Jun 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


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

Source of Findings: Photograph: No signage indicating.

Suggested Plan of Ensure Signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protective




Date: 02 Apr 2014



Action: covers is installed at required locations.


16 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

Emergency Power System

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.


19 May 2014

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.8.4 Generator Room

Question: Are cable trenches properly covered?



Description: Cable trenches are not covered properly (Cable trenches cover made bycombustible material).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Non graded and combustible material used as cable trench cover.


Provide adequate and graded cover on cable trenches.


16 Jun 2014

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

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



Description: Emergency power distribution boards and circuits are not properly identified.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No identification of emergency distribution board.


Ensure proper identification of emergency power switchboards, distributionboards, and circuits.


16 Jun 2014

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




Date: 02 Apr 2014



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



Description: Generator frame earthing (grounding) is not provided at two separate points(all generators).

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate generator frame earthing.


Provide two separate points earthing (grounding) provided for generator.


30 Jun 2014

Standard: Alliance Standard 10.8.2.2

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.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Documentation on UPS testing and maintenance was notfound.


Ensure inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the UPS are notcompleted and documented.


14 Jul 2014

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

Lightning Protection System

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



Description: No lightning protection system installed on any of the buildings within factorypremises.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No lightning protection system installed.


Consult with an expert Electrical Engineer, calculate risk index, take properaction accordingly and make sure the factory premises (including all buildings)is secured against lightning.


16 Aug 2014

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




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