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Masco Picasso Ltd
MASCO
MASCO PICASSO LTD, one of the best and largest screen printing industries of Bangladesh,experienced its inception in 2014. Since its inception, MASCO management has followed thestrategy of expansion to become one of the market leaders and, with all-out endeavors,effort, dedication and hard work of the highly skilled and experienced workforce, MASCOcould afford to stand on an infrastructure of modern industries with a vertical set-upequipped with state-of-the-art technology.
MASCO management always strives to fashion best possible values in favour of allstakeholders with the varied range of quality products, strong commitment, and timelydelivery. It also never deviates from embracing the core values, i.e. integrity, team - work,and accountability, to render convincing and satisfactory support to all the valuedcustomers maintaining Win-Win philosophy of business relationship.
Development is a never ending process. This process will deliberately help us grow andserve the stakeholders as well as the nation in the days ahead in a fashioned way.
Masco Picasso Ltd
Location :
Factory : 318 Kha-Para Road,Tilargati, Sataish, Tongi, Gazipur.
Head Office : Sayeed Grand Centre, Level# 13 & 15, Plot# 89, Sector#
7, Uttara, Dhaka-1230.
Year of Establishment : 2014
Factory Area
Building Area : 170635 square feet.
Production Capacity : 28,00,000-30,00,000 pcs/Month
Production Process :
Screen Printing
Our Buyers: H&M
C&A
New Yourker
KappAhl
Inditex
Target
Gymboree
Masco Picasso Ltd.
Compliance Audit
Performance/Monitoring SL
NO
Name of Audit Audit Result Audit
Authority
Remarks
1
Structural Safety Inspection Green
ILOElectrical Safety Inspection 100 % Remediation
Completed
Fire safety inspection 100 % Remediation
Completed
2 Social Compliance Audit C C&A
3 Higg Validation (2016) Social- 36
Environmental- 34
H&M
Engagement with External
Stakeholders
SL NO Name of Stakeholder Contact No
1 H&M 02-09609000466
2 Councilor ( Gazipur City Corporation) 01911364981
3 Industrial Police 01788950545
4 BGMEA 02-8115751
5 BKMEA 01712577027
6 East West Medical College & Hospital 01718447602
7 Labor Office 01744253820
8 Fire Service & Civil Defense ( FSCD) 029801070
9 Centre For Disability in Development ( CDD) 01713021695
Direct & Indirect Supplier List
SL
NO
Indirect Supplier Direct Supplier
Supplier Name Name of
Item
Address Contact Info Supplier
Name
Name of Item
1 H.S
Corporation
Chemical 240 Tejgaon I/A, Dhaka-
1208, Bangladesh
Ph0ne:88-2-8879180-3,
Fax880-2-8879184
2 K.M.Enterprise Chemical Sharaqa Mac3/1&3/2
Bijoy Nager, Dhaka
mrkabir@kmenterpriseb
d.com
3 The March
Corporation
Chemical House#1/A,Road #15,
Nikunja-2, Khilkhet,
Dhaka-1229
marchcorporation@gma
il.com
4 MH Corporation Chemical Soronika R/A, Savar,
Dhaka,
mhcorporation@rocket
mail.com
5 Microtex
Corportion
Chemical microtexcorporation@h
otmail.com
6 Shinhan Co.
Ltd.
Chemical KS Kim
VERITAS Engineering & Consultant
Preliminary Electrical Safety
Assessment Report (EAR)
Factory ID : B. Code –1970
Factory Name : Masco Picasso Ltd.
Address : 318, Khapari Road, Shataish, Tongi, Gazipur.
GPS Coordinate : 23.914731, 90.374567
Name of Auditor : Kh. Basharat Hossain,Kayumuzzaman Chowdhury
Name of Reviewer : Dewan Khokon
Date of Inspection : 2015-06-10
Date of Report : 2015-06-13
Report Status : V1
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Table of Content
Page No.
Introduction 02
Executive Summary 03
Chapter 1 Geographical Location of the Factory 04
Chapter 2 Factory General Information 05
Chapter 3 Criteria For Electrical Safety Assessment 06
Time Frame for Corrective Action 06
Chapter 4 Details Observations of non-compliance issues 07
4.1 Substation & High Tension Line 07
4.2 Generator Room 07
4.3 Distribution & Sub-distribution Boards 08
4.4 Wiring System 13
4.5 Earthing System 13
4.6 Thermography 14
4.7 Additional Area of Non-Compliance 15
Chapter 5 Recommendations Summary 17
Chapter 6 DIFE Summary 19
Chapter 7 Disclaimer 20
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Introduction
Over the past decades the RMG sector has experienced a number of industrial disasters like the fire
at TAZREEN FASHIONS and collapse of RANA PLAZA which claimed the lives of over 1,200 of
workers. In response, the Government of Bangladesh and its development partners have mobilized
unprecedented support and made commitments to improve working conditions and workers’ safety in
the RMG industry. The ILO (International Labour Organization) has taken a Program (RMGP) on
Improving Working Conditions for the workers in the Ready-Made Garments Sector which has been
developed to support the interventions identified in the National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA) on
Electrical Safety, Fire Safety & Building Integrity.
VERITAS Engineering & Consultant, one of the leading engineering firms in Bangladesh, is
carrying out Structural, Fire and Electrical safety inspections of factories as a part of the national
initiative under the National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA) for ensuring Fire, Electrical and
Structural Safety for the workers of the RMG sector in Bangladesh.
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Executive Summary
Masco Picasso Ltd. occupies a six storied building, located at 318, Khapari Road, Shataish, Tongi,
Gazipur. The occupied building is powered by three phase transformer (fed from Dhaka Electric
Supply Company Limited) and three generators. During the inspection the electrical drawings were
available for review. All the noncompliance issues are described in chapter 4 in details based on
NTPA guidelines, visual inspection, thermographic scanning, engineering judgment and interview of
factory technical personnel. Factory needs to put more concentration on the following noncompliance
issues highlighted below considering fire and electrical hazard.
Dedicated earthing is not provided for each circuit.
Electrical cables are not sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.
Un-terminated and temporary cables are found.
Looping and bunch of cables are found inside distribution boards.
Substation room is not fire rated.
Information Related to the Inspection
Client Name International Labour Organization (ILO)
Factory ID B. Code –1970
Factory Name Masco Picasso Ltd.
Factory Address 318, Khapari Road, Shataish, Tongi, Gazipur.
Coordinate of the Factory 23.914731
90.374567
Lead Assessor Kh. Basharat Hossain
Assessor Kayumuzzaman Chowdhury
Contact Person of The Factory Mohammad Shahin Mia (GM)
Phone No. of Contact Person +88-01985-505353
Email Address of Contact Person [email protected]
Date of Inspection 2015-06-10
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Chapter 1
Geographical location of the Factory
GPS Coordinate of Factory: 23.914731, 90.374567
Inspected Building of Masco Picasso Ltd.
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Chapter- 2
Factory General Information
Number of stories 6-storied reinforced concrete building
Buildings in Complex: 01 (one) RCC building.
Is the building(s) owned or rented by the Factory? Owned
Number of Building Levels (stories):
06 occupied floors out of 06 floors of the building.
Approximate Building Area :
Total=15875 m2
Description of Existing Electrical System:
An 11KV supply from the local network feeds a three
phase 3150KVA oil type transformer is located in the
substation room outside of the main building. The Low
Tension (LT) panel located at same room. The generator
room is located outside of the main building houses two
standby gas generator (both are 1000KVA) and one
150KVA diesel generator. Generators are synchronized.
The power is delivered to two Air Circuit Breakers
(mechanically interlocked) of Low Tension (LT) Panel
from transformer and generators. From LT Panel the
power is delivered to six numbers of Main Distribution
Boards (i, e. MDB/Ground Floor, MDB/1st Floor, MDB/2nd
Floor, MDB/3rd Floor, MDB/4th Floor, MDB/5th Floor). The
sub distribution boards (SDB’s) are installed in the knitting
section, dyeing section, and garments section gets supply
power from floor level MDBs.
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Chapter - 3
Criteria for Electrical Safety Assessment
The following report contains a site profile and summary of non-conformities identified during an
onsite inspection conducted by Veritas Engineering & Consultant. The inspection was conducted
based on the following standard.
i) National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA)
ii) Guideline of Building Assessment (Structural & Fire) for RMG Factory Building in
Bangladesh - Electrical Part, Chapter-4
iii) Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC) 2006 – Electrical Part
Time Frame for Corrective Action:
The observations are categorized as A.RED , B.RED/AMBER, C.AMBER, D. , E .GREY, Timeline for corrections are set as Immediate,1 Week, 6 Weeks, 6 months and 1Week+ Ongoing, respectively.
Severity Level Color Code Time Line
High Medium
Low
RED Immediate
RED/AMBER 1 Week
AMBER 6 Weeks
YELLOW 6 Months
GREY 1 Week + Ongoing
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Chapter - 4
Details Observations of non-compliance issues
4.1 Substation & High Tension Line
Issue No: 01
Does the substation room have fire rated wall and door in case of it is located inside/adjacent the production building?
Observation: The substation room is located adjacent to the production building but does not have adequate fire separation.
Location: Substation Room/Ground Floor.
Severity Level:
High
Source of Findings:
Photography
Time frame
6 Months
Color Code
Recommendation: Ensure the substation room has adequate fire separation from the main building.
Standard/Reference: NTPA- 3.7.8, 3.7.10 & 4.6.1; BNBC-2006, 2.6.2.3
4.2 Generator Room Issue No: 02
Are generators earthed at two separate points?
Observation: The diesel generator is earthed at one point only.
Location: Generator Room.
Severity Level:
Medium
Source of Findings:
Photography
Time frame
6 Weeks
Color Code
Recommendation: Provide two separate and distinct connections of earthing for each generator.
Standard/Reference: NTPA- 4.9.1
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4.3 Distribution & Sub-distribution Boards
Issue No: 03
Are all internal components of switchboards and/or distribution boards properly concealed?
Observation: Cable entry and exit points are not properly sealed for the distribution boards.
Location: LT-Panel/Substation, MDB/4th Floor, SDB-4/4th Floor, MDB/3rd Floor, SDB-1/3rd Floor, SDB-6/3rd Floor, SDB-4/2nd Floor, SDB-1/2nd Floor.
Severity Level:
Medium
Source of Findings:
Photography
Time frame
6 Months
Color Code
Recommendation: Ensure distribution boards have no opening and all live internal components are concealed properly.
Standard/Reference: NTPA- 4.16.7.1, 4.8.2; BNBC-2006, 2.11.5.1
Issue No: 04
Are switchboards and/or distribution boards installed in compliant locations?
Observation: Distribution boards are not installed in compliant locations in terms of access.
Location: SDB-5/1st Floor.
Severity Level:
High
Source of Findings:
Photography
Time frame
6 Weeks
Color Code
Recommendation: Ensure distribution boards are installed in compliant locations in terms of height, access and surrounding weather.
Standard/Reference: NTPA- 4.8.1 & 4.8.3; BNBC-2006, 2.7.5.3 (A)
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Issue No: 05
Is each circuit provided with a dedicated neutral?
Observation: Each applicable circuit is not provided with a dedicated neutral. There is no marking to identify neutral cable for specified circuit.
Location: MDB/Ground Floor, SDB-1/ Ground Floor, SDB-2/ Ground Floor, SDB-3/ Ground Floor, SDB-4/ Ground Floor, SDB-5/ Ground Floor, SDB-6/ Ground Floor, MDB/1st Floor, SDB-1/1st Floor, SDB-2/1st Floor, SDB-3/1st Floor, SDB-4/1st Floor, SDB-5/1st Floor, SDB-6/1st Floor, MDB/2nd Floor,SDB-1/2nd Floor,SDB-2/2nd Floor,SDB-3/2nd Floor,SDB-4/2nd Floor,SDB-5/2nd Floor,SDB-6/2nd Floor, MDB/3rd Floor, SDB-1/3rd Floor, SDB-2/3rd Floor, SDB-3/3rd Floor, SDB-4/3rd Floor, SDB-5/3rd Floor, SDB-6/3rd Floor, MDB/4th Floor, SDB-1/4th Floor, SDB-2/4th Floor, SDB-3/4th Floor, SDB-4/4th Floor, SDB-5/4th Floor, SDB-6/4th Floor, MDB/5th Floor, SDB-1/5th Floor, SDB-2/5th Floor, SDB-3/5th Floor, SDB-4/5th Floor, SDB-5/5th Floor, SDB-6/5th Floor.
Severity Level:
Medium
Source of Findings:
Photography
Time frame
6 Months
Color Code
Recommendation: Provide dedicated & adequate size of neutral with proper identification for each applicable circuit.
Standard/Reference: NTPA- 4.4.1; BNBC-2006, 2.5.2.10
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Issue No: 06
Is each circuit provided with a dedicated earthing?
Observation: Each circuit is not provided with a dedicated earthing. There is no marking to identify earthing cable for specified circuit.
Location: MDB/Ground Floor, SDB-1/ Ground Floor, SDB-2/ Ground Floor, SDB-3/ Ground Floor, SDB-4/ Ground Floor, SDB-5/ Ground Floor, SDB-6/ Ground Floor, MDB/1st Floor, SDB-1/1st Floor, SDB-2/1st Floor, SDB-3/1st Floor, SDB-4/1st Floor, SDB-5/1st Floor, SDB-6/1st Floor, MDB/2nd Floor,SDB-1/2nd Floor,SDB-2/2nd Floor,SDB-3/2nd Floor,SDB-4/2nd Floor,SDB-5/2nd Floor,SDB-6/2nd Floor, MDB/3rd Floor, SDB-1/3rd Floor, SDB-2/3rd Floor, SDB-3/3rd Floor, SDB-4/3rd Floor, SDB-5/3rd Floor, SDB-6/3rd Floor, MDB/4th Floor, SDB-1/4th Floor, SDB-2/4th Floor, SDB-3/4th Floor, SDB-4/4th Floor, SDB-5/4th Floor, SDB-6/4th Floor, MDB/5th Floor, SDB-1/5th Floor, SDB-2/5th Floor, SDB-3/5th Floor, SDB-4/5th Floor, SDB-5/5th Floor, SDB-6/5th Floor.
Severity Level:
High
Source of Findings:
Photography
Time frame
6 Weeks
Color Code
Recommendation: Provide dedicated & adequate size of earthing with proper identification for each circuit and ensure continuous earth path is back to main building intake.
Standard/Reference: NTPA- 4.11, 4.11.2.1, Table 4.5; BNBC-2006, 2.8.3.3, Table 8.2.11
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Issue No: 07
Is electrical wiring/cables sized according to capacity of circuit breakers?
Observation: Electrical cables are not sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.
Location: SDB-6/5th Floor, SDB-2/5th Floor, MDB/5th Floor, SDB-4/5th Floor, SDB-3/5th Floor.
Severity Level:
Medium
Source of Findings:
Photography
Time frame
6 Weeks
Color Code
Recommendation: Consult with a qualified electrical engineer and ensure all electrical cables are sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.
Standard/Reference: NTPA- 4.10; BNBC-2006, 2.7.6
Circuit breaker rating-400A
Cable current capacity-368A Circuit breaker rating-250A
Cable current capacity-240A
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Issue No: 08
Are list and diagram of the circuits available for all distribution boards? Do cables have identification as per list and diagram?
Observation: List of the circuits are not available for distribution boards. Also there are no means of identification mark for cables.
Location: MDB/Ground Floor, SDB-1/ Ground Floor, SDB-2/ Ground Floor, SDB-3/ Ground Floor, SDB-4/ Ground Floor, SDB-5/ Ground Floor, SDB-6/ Ground Floor, MDB/1st Floor, SDB-1/1st Floor, SDB-2/1st Floor, SDB-3/1st Floor, SDB-4/1st Floor, SDB-5/1st Floor, SDB-6/1st Floor, MDB/2nd Floor,SDB-1/2nd Floor,SDB-2/2nd Floor,SDB-3/2nd Floor,SDB-4/2nd Floor,SDB-5/2nd Floor,SDB-6/2nd Floor, MDB/3rd Floor, SDB-1/3rd Floor, SDB-2/3rd Floor, SDB-3/3rd Floor, SDB-4/3rd Floor, SDB-5/3rd Floor, SDB-6/3rd Floor, MDB/4th Floor, SDB-1/4th Floor, SDB-2/4th Floor, SDB-3/4th Floor, SDB-4/4th Floor, SDB-5/4th Floor, SDB-6/4th Floor, MDB/5th Floor, SDB-1/5th Floor, SDB-2/5th Floor, SDB-3/5th Floor, SDB-4/5th Floor, SDB-5/5th Floor, SDB-6/5th Floor.
Severity Level:
Low
Source of Findings:
Photography
Time frame
6 Months
Color Code
Recommendation: Ensure each distribution board is provided with a circuit list indicating current rating of circuit and size of fuse element/ breaker. Also ensure the means of identification (separate color coding, marking tape, tagging, or other approved means) of cable is provided as per circuit list.
Standard/Reference: NTPA 4.8.3, 4.16.7.1
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4.4 Wiring System
Issue No: 09
Is all electrical wiring/cable properly terminated at its point of termination (Un-terminated wires, temporary cables etc.)?
Observation: An un-terminated cable is found inside distribution board.
Location: LT Panel/Substation room.
Severity Level:
High
Source of Findings:
Photography
Time frame
Immediate
Color Code
Recommendation: Isolate/make safe all unused cables first and then remove from distribution boards. If necessary make sure cables are properly terminated at its point of termination using appropriate size and type of lug.
Standard/Reference: NTPA- 4.4.11.2; BNBC-2.5.5.4
4.5 Earthing System
Issue No: 10
All metal in the building is connected to the building earthing/grounding system?
Observation: Metal in the building (water pipe, metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, cable channel, etc.) is not connected to the building earthing/grounding system.
Location: Throughout the building.
Severity Level:
High
Source of Findings:
Technical interview & Visual inspection
Time frame
6 Weeks
Color Code
Recommendation: Connect all metal in the building to the building earthing/grounding system such as metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metal water pipe etc.
Standard/Reference: NTPA 4.8.1
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4.6 Thermography
Issue No: 11
Were temperature differences of 21°C to 40°C noted based on comparisons between component and ambient air temperatures?
Observation: Temperature differences of 21°C to 40°C were observed based on comparisons between component and ambient air temperatures Probable causes are loose connection, over loading, multi cable at single point, rusted connection, use of improper lug, improper cable joint, improper cable bending, damage insulation, internal problem etc.
Location: SDB-01 /1st floor, SDB-03 /2nd floor, MDB /5th floor, Synchronies (generator/board -1) , Synchronies (generator/board -2), Synchronies (generator/board -3).
Severity Level:
Medium
Source of Findings:
Thermography
Time frame
6 Weeks
Color Code
Recommendation: Make sure cables are not overloaded ,properly terminated using proper lug, joints are made proper way, no rusted throughout the connection, proper cable bending, no insulation damage, single cable at single point etc. to avoid temperature rise. If necessary consult with a qualified engineer and replace cable or equipment.
Standard/Reference: NTPA- 4.16.7.1, 4.4.11.2; 4.4.10.5; 4.4.10.1, 4.4.6
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4.7 Additional Area of Non-compliance Issue No: 12
Do all switchboards and/or distribution boards have dead front construction?
Observation: Distribution boards do not have dead front construction.
Location: MDB/Ground Floor, SDB-1/ Ground Floor, SDB-2/ Ground Floor, SDB-3/ Ground Floor, SDB-4/ Ground Floor, SDB-5/ Ground Floor, SDB-6/ Ground Floor, MDB/1st Floor, SDB-1/1st Floor, SDB-2/1st Floor, SDB-3/1st Floor, SDB-4/1st Floor, SDB-5/1st Floor, SDB-6/1st Floor, MDB/2nd Floor,SDB-1/2nd Floor,SDB-2/2nd Floor,SDB-3/2nd Floor,SDB-4/2nd Floor,SDB-5/2nd Floor,SDB-6/2nd Floor, MDB/3rd Floor, SDB-1/3rd Floor, SDB-2/3rd Floor, SDB-3/3rd Floor, SDB-4/3rd Floor, SDB-5/3rd Floor, SDB-6/3rd Floor, MDB/4th Floor, SDB-1/4th Floor, SDB-2/4th Floor, SDB-3/4th Floor, SDB-4/4th Floor, SDB-5/4th Floor, SDB-6/4th Floor, MDB/5th Floor, SDB-1/5th Floor, SDB-2/5th Floor, SDB-3/5th Floor, SDB-4/5th Floor, SDB-5/5th Floor, SDB-6/5th Floor.
Severity Level:
Source of Findings:
Photography
Time frame
Color Code
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Issue No: 13
Are phase separators/Interphase barriers provided between terminals on Circuit Breaker?
Observation: Phase separators are not provided between terminals on circuit breaker.
Location: LT panel/Substation room, MDB/Ground Floor.
Severity Level:
Source of Findings:
Photography
Time frame
Color Code
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Chapter – 5
Recommendations Summary
Time Line Observation Recommended Action Plan Color code
Immediate
An un-terminated cable is found inside distribution board.
Isolate/make safe all unused cables first and then remove from distribution boards. If necessary make sure cables are properly terminated at its point of termination using appropriate size and type of lug.
Mid Term (6 Weeks )
The diesel generator is earthed at one point only.
Provide two separate and distinct connections of earthing for each generator.
Distribution boards are not installed in compliant locations in terms of access.
Ensure distribution boards are installed in compliant locations in terms of height, access and surrounding weather.
Each circuit is not provided with a dedicated earthing. There is no marking to identify earthing cable for specified circuit.
Provide dedicated & adequate size of earthing with proper identification for each circuit and ensure continuous earth path is back to main building intake.
Electrical cables are not sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.
Consult with a qualified electrical engineer and ensure all electrical cables are sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.
Metal in the building (water pipe, metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, cable channel, etc.) is not connected to the building earthing/grounding system.
Connect all metal in the building to the building earthing/grounding system such as metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metal water pipe etc.
Temperature differences of 21°C to 40°C were observed based on comparisons between component and ambient air temperatures Probable causes are
Make sure cables are not overloaded ,properly terminated using proper lug, joints are made proper way, no rusted throughout the connection, proper cable bending, no insulation damage, single cable at single point etc. to avoid temperature rise. If necessary consult with a qualified engineer and replace cable or equipment.
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Time Line Observation Recommended Action Plan Color code
loose connection, over loading, multi cable at single point, rusted connection, use of improper lug, improper cable joint, improper cable bending, damage insulation, internal problem etc.
Long Term (6 Months)
The substation room is located adjacent to the production building but does not have adequate fire separation.
Ensure the substation room has adequate fire separation from the main building.
Cable entry and exit points are not properly sealed for the distribution boards.
Ensure distribution boards have no opening and all live internal components are concealed properly.
Each applicable circuit is not provided with a dedicated neutral. There is no marking to identify neutral cable for specified circuit.
Provide dedicated & adequate size of neutral with proper identification for each applicable circuit.
List of the circuits are not available for distribution boards. Also there are no means of identification mark for cables.
Ensure each distribution board is provided with a circuit list indicating current rating of circuit and size of fuse element/ breaker. Also ensure the means of identification (separate color coding, marking tape, tagging, or other approved means) of cable is provided as per circuit list.
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Chapter – 6
DIFE Summary
Name of the Factory : Masco Picasso Ltd.
Address of the Factory : 318, Khapari Road, Shataish, Tongi, Gazipur.
Present Status of the Factory : Under Operation
Electrical Assessment conducted by : VERITAS Engineering & Consultant
Date of Electrical Inspection : 2015-06-10
Time Line Recommended Action Plan
Immediate Remove all unused cables from distribution boards and make sure all necessary cables are properly terminated at its point of termination using appropriate size and type of lug.
Mid Term
Provide two separate and distinct connections of earthing for each generator.
Ensure distribution boards are installed in compliant locations in terms of height, access and surrounding weather.
Provide dedicated & adequate size of earthing with proper identification for each circuit from the earth busbar of distribution boards and ensure continuous earth path is back to main building intake.
Ensure all electrical cables are sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.
Connect all metal in the building to the building earthing system.
Find out the cause (improper cable/over current selection, over loading, improper lug, improper cable joints, rusted connection, insulation damage, multiple cables at single point, ) of overheating { ambient+( 200C-400C)} and take proper action.
Long Term
Ensure the substation room has adequate fire separation from the main building.
Ensure distribution boards have no opening and all live internal components are concealed properly.
Provide dedicated & adequate size of neutral with proper identification for each applicable circuit.
Ensure each distribution board is provided with a circuit list and means of identification is provided as per list.
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Chapter- 7
Disclaimer
The report is generated by VERITAS Engineering & Consultant under instructions from ILO on the
basis of visual inspection, technical interviews, documentation/information provided by the factory,
thermographic scanning and engineering judgment. It is not an extensive detailed assessment. Also
this report does not constitute a guarantee of continued or absolute safety against electrical disasters.
The sole purpose of this report is to help the factory for improving the level of electrical safety in terms
of electrical infrastructure and management. The recommendations made represent our assessment
of the electrical safety standards considered necessary for the common areas to ensure the safety of
the owners, workers and visitors to the premises as well as the assets of the factory.
VERITAS Engineering & Consultant and its visiting members will not be responsible and will not
accept any further liability if further unsafe work practices, procedures, actions or in-actions create any
non-compliance issue by the factory personnel while performing their assigned duties.
VERITAS Engineering & Consultant
Preliminary Fire Safety
Assessment Report (FAR)
Factory ID : B Code –1970
Factory Name : MASCO PICASSO LTD.
Address : 318, Khapari Road, Shataish, Tongi, Gazipur, Bangladesh.
GPS Coordinate : 23.914731, 90.374567
Name of Assessor : Muhammad Junaid Absar Chowdhury
Support Assessor : Md Farid Alam
Name of Reviewer : Md. Shariful Islam
Date of Inspection : 2015-06-10
Date of Report : 2015-06-11
Report Status : V1
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Table of Content
Page No.
Introduction 2
Executive Summary 3
Chapter 1 Geographical location of the Factory 5
Chapter 2 Factory General Information 6
Chapter 3 Criteria for Fire Safety Assessment 7
Chapter 4 Floor Layout Plan 8
4.1 FLOOR INFORMATION 10
4.2 DISCHARGE CACACITY CALCULATION 11
Chapter 5 Details Observations of non-compliance issues 13
1.0 DOCUMENTATION 13
2.0 MEANS OF ESCAPE 17
3.0 STAIRWAYS 21
4.0 DISCHARGE LEVEL 25
5.0 OCCUPANCY NUMBERS 26
6.0 FIRE SEPARATION & PROPAGATION BETWEEN FLOORS 27
7.0 SAFETY SYSTEMS 34
Chapter 6 Observation Summary 43
Chapter 7 DIFE Summary 46
Chapter 8 Disclaimer 49
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Introduction
Over the past decades the RMG sector has experienced a number of industrial disasters like the fire at
TAZREEN FASHIONS and collapse of RANA PLAZA which claimed the lives of over 1,200 of workers.
In response, the Government of Bangladesh and its development partners have mobilized
unprecedented support and made commitments to improve working conditions and workers’ safety in
the RMG industry. The ILO (International Labour Organization)has taken a Program (RMGP) on
Improving Working Conditions for the workers in the Ready-Made Garments Sector which has been
developed to support the interventions identified in the National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA) on
Electrical Safety, Fire Safety & Building Integrity.
VERITASEngineering & Consultant,one of the leading engineering firms in Bangladesh, is carrying
out Structural, Fire and Electrical safety inspections of factories as a part of the national initiative under
the National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA) for ensuring Fire, Electrical and Structural Safety for
the workers of the RMG sector in Bangladesh.
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Executive Summary
The factory consist one number of 06-storied reinforced concrete building with two number of single
storied reinforce concrete generator building and kitchen building. The factory also has an ETP at
west-north corner of the main production building. All the floors of all the buildings are used by the
assessed factory itself. The ground floor of the main production building is used as office room, child
care, medical, flock store and auto printing section. 1st floor is used as accessories store, dining room,
office room, and compressor room. From 2nd floor to 5th floor is used as printing section, chemical
store and office room. Final exit-01, 02, & 03 is not proper fire separated belongs to the production
floor located at ground floor & Final exit route-04 passed beside the flock store without proper fire
separation. The preliminary assessment covered the fire prevention, fire detection, evacuation and
firefighting system. The detection & firefighting system are not installed & not covered also according
to the NTPA guide line. There is no good combustible management & evacuation system. The major
noncompliance issues are mention in the following:
Observations are:
None of the stair cases are fire and smoke proof & the entire staircase exit are fitted non
rated steel sliding doors.
No fire separation between accessories store and dining area located at 1st floor also there
is an unprotected opening/ door found at flock store located at ground floor which is having
without fire separation.
Centralized fire detection system is not available at any floor of the building.
There is no automatic fire alarm system in the factory premises.
Generator room is located at ground floor of single storied reinforce concrete building but
adjacent to the production floor of main building with a glass partition which is without
proper fire separation.
As built drawing is available but dimension not shown in the drawing.
Fire department pre plan is not developed.
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Information Related to the Inspection
Client Name International Labour Organization (ILO)
Factory ID B Code – 1970
Factory Name MASCO PICASSO LTD.
Factory Address 318, Khapari Road, Shataish, Tongi, Gazipur, Bangladesh.
Coordinate of the Factory 23.914731
90.374567
Lead Assessor Muhammad Junaid Absar Chowdhury
Support Assessor Md Farid Alam
Contact Person of The Factory Mohammad Shahin Miah
Phone No. of Contact Person +8801985505353
Email Address of Contact Person [email protected]
Date of Inspection 2015-06-10
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Chapter 1
Geographical location of the Factory
GPS Coordinate of Factory: 23.914731, 90.374567
Inspected Building of MASCO PICASSO LTD.
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Chapter 2
Factory General Information
Number of stories One number 6-storied reinforced concrete building and two
number of single storied reinforced concrete building.
Number of basement None
Buildings in complex: 01 (one)
Is the building(s) owned or rented
by the factory? Owned
Number of building levels
(stories): 06 occupied floors out of 06 floors of the building.
Approximate building area Total=15875 m2 (Main production building = 15603.00 sq. ft)
Shed -01= 160.00 sq. m & shed -02 = 112.00 sq. m
Number of shed None
Uses of existing building
06-storied reinforced concrete building with two
reinforce concrete shed:
Ground Floor:
Auto printing
Office room
Child care
Medical
Flock store
1st Floor:
Accessories store
Dining room
Office room
Compressor room
2nd Floor to 5th Floor:
Printing section,
Chemical store
Office room
Reinforce concrete shed-1:
Generator
Sub-station
Reinforce concrete shed-2:
Kitchen
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Chapter 3
Criteria for Fire Safety Assessment
The following report contains a site profile and summary of conformity and non-conformity issues
identified during onsite Inspection conducted by VERITASEngineering & Consultant. The Inspection
was conducted based on the following standard:
Guidelines for Assessment of Structural Integrity, Fire and Electrical Safety of Existing RMG Factory Buildings in Bangladesh.
Timing of Priority Actions
Importance Factor Time Limit Color Code
Category Level 1 (C-1) Immediate Action Red
Category Level 2 (C-2) Short Term Action (1 2 Weeks) Amber
Category Level 3 (C-3) Mid Term Action (6 Weeks) Orange
Category Level 4 (C-4) Long Term Action (6 Months) Yellow
Category Level 5 (C-5) Not Actions Green
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Chapter 4
FactoryLayout Plan
Ground Floor Layout Plan
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1st Floor Layout Plan
Typical Floor Plan
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Table 4.1: Floor Information
Factory Floor Type of Occupancy
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Ground Floor
Auto printing
Office room
Child care
Medical
Kitchen
Flock store
1st Floor
Accessories store
Dining room
Office room
Compressor room
2nd Floor to 5th Floor:
Printing section,
Chemical store
Office room
RCC Shed 01: Generator
Sub-station
RCC Shed-02: Kitchen
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Table 4.2 (a): Discharge Capacity Calculation
Flo
ors
Are
a (
m2)
No
. o
f
occu
pan
ts Exit Stair
No
To
tal
wid
th (
m)
Re
qu
ire
d
tota
l
wid
th (
m)
No
To
tal
wid
th (
m)
Re
qu
ire
d
tota
l
wid
th (
m)
1st Floor 2600.5 96 3
1.70 +
1.70 +
1.90 =
5.30
960.004 = 0.384
3
1.70 +
1.70 +
1.90 =
5.30
960.008 = 0.768
OR OR
20.9 = 1.8 20.9 = 1.8
OK OK
2nd Floor 2600.5 170 3
1.70 +
1.70 +
1.80 =
5.30
1700.004 = 0.680
3
1.70 +
1.70 +
1.90 =
5.30
1700.008 = 1.360
OR OR
20.9 = 1.8 20.9 = 1.8
OK OK
3rd Floor 2600.5 131 3
1.70 +
1.70 +
1.80 =
5.30
1310.004 = 0.524
3
1.70 +
1.70 +
1.90 =
5.30
1310.008 = 1.048
OR OR
20.9 = 1.8 20.9 = 1.8
OK OK
4th Floor 2600.5 138 3
1.70 +
1.70 +
1.80 =
5.30
1380.004 = 0.552
3
1.70 +
1.70 +
1.90 =
5.30
1380.008 = 1.104
OR OR
20.9 = 1.8 20.9 = 1.8
OK OK
5th Floor 2600.5 116 3
1.70 +
1.70 +
1.80 =
5.30
1160.004 = 0.464
3
1.70 +
1.70 +
1.90 =
5.30
1160.008 = 0.928
OR OR
20.9 = 1.8 20.9 = 1.8
OK OK
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Table 4.2 (b) Final Exit door width checks for discharge floor
Factory Building
Exit Occupant Number
Required Exit
Width (m)
Minimum width per door (m)
Actual final exit width (m)
Status Formulae
used
Stair-1 Exit, E-1
55 [1.70(1/2) +
550.004] = 1.070
0.90
2.40 Ok
[Stair
width(1/2) +
P0.004] m
Stair-2 Exit, E-2
55 [1.70(1/2) +
550.004] = 1.070
2.30 Ok
[Stair
width(1/2) +
P0.004] m
Stair-3 Exit, E-3
55 [1.80(1/2) +
550.004] = 1.120
2.20 Ok
[Stair
width(1/2) +
P0.004] m
E-4 25 [250.004]
= 0.100 1.40 Ok [P0.004] m
N.B: The entry door of all the staircases at all floor levels needs to be as minimum either 0.9 m
width or half of the stair width, the largest one of those.
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Chapter 5
Details Observation of Non Compliance Issues
1.0 DOCUMENTATION
1.1 Issue Availability of As Built Drawing with machine layout & escape route
Status Inadequate
Problem observed with location
As built drawing is available but dimension not shown in the drawing.
Importance Factor
C-3
Color Code
Deadlines Mid Term Action (6 Weeks)
Recommendation Factory needs to prepare as built drawing with floor machine layout showing means of escape with proper dimension.
References Article No. 2.8.1 of NTPA Guideline (Page 31)
Comments Factory inspector drawing is available without dimensions showing means of escape.
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1.2 Issue Validity and full area coverage of fire license
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 1.4 (V)of NTPA Guideline (Page 3)
Comments Date of validity is June 30, 2015.
1.3 Issue Availability of fire department pre-plan
Status Inadequate
Problem observed with location
Fire department pre- planning is not available
Importance Factor
C-4
Color Code
Deadlines Long Term Action (6 Months)
Recommendation Fire department pre-plan needs to be developed.
References Appendix – IV of NTPA Guideline (Page 96)
Comments Factory needs to have a proper pre-plan for fire service & civil defense.
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1.4 Issue Fire safety training from BGMEA or Fire service & Civil Defense or others
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Appendix – IV of NTPA Guideline (Page 96)
Comments
1.5 Issue Conductivity and record of fire drill
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 3.8 of NTPA Guideline (Page 60)
Comments Fire drill conducted and documented.
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1.6 Issue Testing and record of fire-fighting equipment
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Appendix (IV) of NTPA Guideline (Page 95 )
Comments The proper maintenance & updated records of all fire-fighting equipment’s are available.
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2.0 MEANS OF ESCAPE
2.1 Issue Number of exit doors according to occupant load
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 2.9.12 (Page 41) of NTPA Guideline
Comments Number of exits doors is adequate as per minimum requirements of occupant loads.
2.2 Issue Type of exit doors
Status Steel sliding door
Problem observed with location
At all the exits leading to the staircases of the building are fitted with nonrated steel sliding doors.
Importance Factor
C-3
Color Code
Deadlines Mid Term Action (6 Weeks)
Recommendation All the exit doors need to be replaced by side swinging so that un-lockable doors can be opened easily in the direction of evacuation without the use of a key.
References Article No. 2.9. 7 (Page 37) & 2.9. 11 (Page 40, 41) & APPENDIX – II (Page 90) of NTPA Guideline
Comments
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2.3 Issue Minimum width and height of exit door
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 2.9.7 (Page 38) & APPENDIX – II (Page 90) of NTPA Guideline
Comments Minimum width is 1.70m & height is 2.40m others are shown in table 4.2(a)
2.4 Issue Total width of exits except final exits
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadline No Actions
Recommendation
Reference Article No. 2.9.5 (Table 2.19) of NTPA Guideline (Page 36)
Comments Total width of exits is adequate as shown in table 4.2 (a).
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2.5 Issue Minimum width of marked aisles
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 2.9.6 of NTPA Guideline (Page 36)
Comments Minimum width of marks aisles found 0.90 m.
2.6 Issue Total width of aisles
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 2.9.5 (Table 2.19) of NTPA Guideline (Page 35)
Comments Total width of aisles found adequate as per minimum requirement and occupant loads.
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2.7 Issue Limit of maximum travel distance
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 2.9.13 of NTPA Guideline (Page 42)
Comments Maximum travel distance is 40 m as measured on 2nd floor which is less than the minimum requirement 60m.
2.8 Issue Proper slope and height of ramp
Status Not applicable
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 2.5.4 (Page 26) & 2.9.9 (Page 39) of NTPA Guideline
Comments No such ramp is available in the factory building.
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3.0 STAIRWAYS
3.1 Issue Obstruction in means of escape
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References APPENDIX – II of NTPA Guideline (Page 90)
Comments Means of escape (aisles, exit and stair) are free & unobstructed.
3.2 Issue Handrails are provided if difference in levels between two adjacent floors exceed 0.75mexcluding stairs
Status Not applicable
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 2.9.9 of NTPA Guideline (Page 39)
Comments There is no such floor level difference in the factory building.
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3.3 Issue Minimum clear width of stair
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 2.9.5 (Table 2.19) of NTPA Guideline (Page 36)
Comments Minimum clear width of stair-1 and stair-2 is 1.70 m. Others are shown in table 4.2)a(.
3.4 Issue Total width of stair
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 2.9.5 (Table 2.19) of NTPA Guideline (Page 36)
Comments Total width of stair comply with the minimum requirements and occupant load as shown in discharge capacity calculation table 4.2(a)
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3.5 Issue Handrail on both sides of stairways
Status Inadequate
Problem observed with location
Handrails are provided only on one side of stairways at south-east stair-1, south-west stair-2.
Importance Factor
C-3
Color Code
Deadlines Mid Term Action (6 Weeks)
Recommendation Factory needs to provide handrail on both sides of all the stairways.
References Article No. 2.9.8 of NTPA Guideline (Page 39)
Comments Stair-03 handrail is provided bot side of stairways.
3.6 Issue Availability of Intermediate handrail
Status Not applicable
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 2.9.8 of NTPA Guideline (Page 39)
Comments None of the stairways width exceeds 2.20 m.
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3.7 Issue Consistency of tread and riser in stair
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 2.9.8 of NTPA Guideline (Page 38)
Comments All treads are identical. The risers are not more than 225 mm with a permissible tolerance of 5 mm between adjacent risers and 10 mm between the largest and the smallest risers.
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4.0 DISCHARGE LEVEL
4.1 Issue Fire separation of final exit routes
Status Inadequate
Problem observed with location
Final exit-1, 2 & 3 (exit routes from stair-1, 2 and 3) passed besides the production floor located at ground floor without proper fire separation and final exit route-4 passed beside flock store without proper fire separation.
Importance Factor
C-4
Color Code
Deadlines Long Term Action (6 Months)
Recommendation
Final exit route-1, 2 & 3 (exit routes from stair-1, 2 and 3) need to be protected (2 hours rated construction with 1. 5 hours rated door) at each floor level entrance, also need to be protected with production floor at ground floor by 2 hours rated construction with 1. 5 hours rated door/opening and need to have the protected escape route till to reach safe refuse area. Final exit route-4 needs to be separated from flock store with 2 hours rated construction with 1. 5 hours rated door.
References Article No. 2.9 of NTPA Guideline (Page 32)
Comments Final exit-04 is directly discharged outside of the building.
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5.0 OCCUPANCY NUMBERS
5.1 Issue Overcrowding in working floor
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 2.9.3.5 of NTPA Guideline (Page 34)
Comments Occupant = 190, Floor Area = 2600.50 m2, Space = 2600.50 /190 = 13.70 m2/Person > 2.3 m2 (OK)
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6.0 FIRE SEPARATION & PROPAGATION BETWEEN FLOORS
6.1 Issue Proper fire separation of child care within safe location
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 2.2.2 of NTPA Guideline (Page 6)
Comments Child care is located at ground floor and direct discharged outside of the building and open to sky.
6.2 Issue Fire separation of storage area
Status Inadequate
Problem observed with location
No fire separation between accessories store and dining area located at 1st floor also there is an unprotected opening/ door of flock store located at ground floor along the final exit route-4 without fire separation.
Importance Factor
C-4
Color Code
Deadlines Long Term Action (6 Months)
Recommendation
Accessories store needs to be fire protected from the dining area with 3 hours rated construction and 3 hours rated opening or doors. Flock store need to be protected from final exit route-4 with 2 hours rated construction and 1.5 hours rated opening or doors.
References Article No. 2.2.2 of NTPA Guideline (Page 6)
Comments
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6.3 Issue Fire separation of boiler, generator, sub-station and chemical room
Status Inadequate
Problem observed with location
Generator room is located at ground floor of shed building but adjacent to the
production floor of main building with a glass partition which is without proper
fire separation.
Importance Factor
C-4
Color Code
Deadlines Long Term Action (6 Months)
Recommendation
Generator room needs to be fire separated from the main production building
with 4 hours fire rated enclosure and 2 hour rated opening having direct
access from outside and safely discharged of the building .
References Article No. 3.7.6 of NTPA Guideline (Page 57)
Comments
There are chemical stores found in the factory premises but flammable materials are not found so that this issue is not applicable. Compressor room is located at 1st floor and safe location and safe distance from production floor.
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6.4 Issue Fire and smoke protection of staircases
Status Inadequate
Problem observed with location
All the exits connecting to the staircase-1, staircase-2 and staircase-3 are fitted with nonrated door in each floor of the building without fire separation.
Importance Factor
C-4
Color Code
Deadlines Long Term Action (6 Months)
Recommendation
All the exits connecting to the staircase-1, staircase-2 and staircase-3 need to be protected with fire and smoke resistant enclosures and opening (2hours rated enclosure and 1.5 hours rated door) and provide a protected route from all through the stairway to the final exits.
References Article No. 2.9.11 of NTPA Guideline (Page 40)
Comments
6.5 Issue Lighting arrangement with wiring protected in conduits and covers to light fittings of storage area
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 3.9 of NTPA Guideline (Page 61)
Comments There is no electric connection available in the storage area.
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6.6 Issue Fire protection system in kitchen area (fixed temperature type detectors and portable fire extinguishers)
Status Inadequate
Problem observed with location
Kitchen is located at another shed of north side of the building and there are no fixed temperature type detectors and portable fire extinguishers.
Importance Factor
C-2
Color Code
Deadlines
Short Term
Action (1 - 2 weeks)
Recommendation Factory needs to provide fixed temperature type detectors and portable fire extinguishers in the kitchen.
References Article No. 4.15.2 (Page 82) & 3.5 (Page 53) of NTPA Guideline
Comments
6.7 Issue Status of occupancy separation
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 2.2.2 & Table 2.1 of NTPA Guideline (Page 6)
Comments All occupancy separation covered by previous issues (For this factory).
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6.8 Protection and arrangement of vertical shaft (including lift core)
Status Inadequate
Problem observed with location
There is an unprotected lift core near stair-1 at south-east side of the building.
Importance Factor
C-4
Color Code
Deadlines Long Term Action (6 Months)
Recommendation Factory needs protect the lift with 2 hours rated enclosure & 1hour rated auto closing fire door.
References Article No. 4.5.1,2.7.6,3.7.2of NTPA Guideline (Page 30,55&68)
Comments
6.9 Issue Sealing status of penetration and openings in rated walls and slab
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 2.7.1 (Page2728) of NTPA Guideline
Comments There is no penetration and openings in walls and slabs.
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6.10 Issue Fire separated lobby in staircase
Status Not applicable
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 2.9.11 of NTPA Guideline (Page 40)
Comments The height of the factory building is below 23 m.
6.11 Issue Fire separation and smoke protection in basement area with lobby
Status Not applicable
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 2.9.11 of NTPA Guideline (Page 40)
Comments There is no basement in the building.
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6.12 Issue Management of flammable liquid
Status Not applicable
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 2.8.1 & 2.8.2 of NTPA Guideline (Page 3132)
Comments No flammable liquid is found during assessment.
6.13 Issue Management of combustibles in storage area
Status Inadequate
Problem observed with location
The management of combustibles in flock store at ground floor is not proper.
Importance Factor
C-2
Color Code
Deadlines Short Term Action (1 - 2 weeks)
Recommendation
Combustibles are to be managed with good housekeeping. Storage facilities with no air-conditioning duct shall be minimum 2.9 m and when used as a storage facility there shall be a minimum clearance of one third the floor height from the ceiling to the top of the storage stack.
References Article No. 2.5.1 of NTPA Guideline (Page 24)
Comments Management of combustibles in accessories store is properly storing.
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7.0 SAFETY SYSTEMS
7.1 Issue Adequacy of illuminated emergency light in floors and escape routes
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 3.7.7 (Page 58) & 4.13.2 (Page 81) of NTPA Guideline
Comments Emergency light are available in floors and stairs.
7.2 Issue Emergency backup power for critical fire safety system (signage, fire alarm & detection system, emergency lighting, AFD and Alarm systems etc.)
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 3.7.7 (Page 58) & 4.13.2 (Page 81) of NTPA Guideline
Comments There is IPS/battery and solar system backup power available in the factory.
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7.3 Issue Visibility and uniformity of exit signs
Status Inadequate
Problem observed with location
Exit sign is available at all exit portions only but not visible from all positions in all floors.
Importance Factor
C-2
Color Code
Deadlines Short Term Action (1 - 2
weeks)
Recommendation All required means of exit or exit access in buildings or areas requiring more than one exit shall be signposted. The signs shall be clearly visible at all times, where necessary supplemented by directional signs.
References Article No. 2.9.14 of NTPA Guideline (Page 42)
Comments
7.4 Issue Adequacy of centralized fire detection system
Status Inadequate
Problem observed with location
Centralized fire detection system is not available at any floors of the building.
Importance Factor
C-4
Color Code
Deadlines Long Term Action (6 Months)
Recommendation Factory need to install centralized and automatic fire detection & alarm system on all occupied floors, including other tenanted floors of the building as per NTPA Guideline.
References Article No. 3.7.12 (Page 60) & 4.15.1 (Page 81) of NTPA Guideline
Comments
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7.5 Issue Installation of fire alarm system and call point
Status Inadequate
Problem observed with location
Only electrical alarm system is available but there is no automatic and centralized alarm system available.
Importance Factor
C-4
Color Code
Deadlines Long Term Action (6 Months)
Recommendation The factory need to install manually operated electrical fire alarm system and automatic fire alarm system with single or multiple call boxes on all occupied floors, including other tenanted floors of the building.
References Article No. 3.7.12 (Page 60) & 4.15.1 (Page 81) of NTPA Guideline
Comments
7.6 Issue Availability of control panel for automatic fire detection and alarm system
Status Inadequate
Problem observed with location
There is no control panel for fire detection and fire alarm system in the building.
Importance Factor
C-4
Color Code
Deadlines Long Term Action (6 Months)
Recommendation Factory needs to install control panel for centralized automatic smoke detection & fire alarm system according to NTPA Guideline
References Article No. 3.7.12 & 4.15.2 (Page 82) of NTPA Guideline
Comments
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7.7 Issue Communication system of all floors
Status Not applicable
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 3.7.13 of NTPA Guideline (Page 60)
Comments This requirement is not applicable for this factory because the height of the factory building was below 20 m but one way public address system is available.
7.8 Issue Adequate number of portable fire extinguishers
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 3.5 of NTPA Guideline (Page 53)
Comments There is adequate numbers and types of fire extinguishers in the factory.
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7.9 Issue Availability of standpipe system
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article : 3.2.4 & Table 3.2 (Page 46) NTPA Guideline
Comments Proper standpipe and hose system available in the factory building.
7.10 Issue Adequate number of hoses
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 3.2.2 (Table 3.1) of NTPA Guideline (Page 45)
Comments 38mm dia fabric type hose with variable nozzle is available near each exit.
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7.11 Issue Maximum throw of hose pressure at the highest point
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 3.2.4 of NTPA Guideline (Page 46)
Comments Maximum through of jet found at roof floor is about 20 m
7.12 Issue Availability of Siamese connection for fire department
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation .
References Article No. 3.2.4 (Page 47) & Article No. 3.2.5 (Page 50) of NTPA Guideline
Comments Siamese connection is available.
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7.13 Issue Adequacy of access road for maneuver fire engine
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 3.2.4 (Page 47) & Article No. 3.2.5 (Page 50) of NTPA Guideline
Comments Access road for maneuver fire engine is adequate.
7.14 Issue Standby generator with required backup power
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 3.7.9 of NTPA Guideline (Page 59)
Comments Stand by generator is available with sufficient backup power.
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7.15 Issue Availability of dedicated fire pump with sufficient capacity and backup power
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 3.2.6 of NTPA Guideline (Page 50)
Comments Dedicated fire pump is available with having sufficient capacity & backup power.
7.16 Issue Water capacity for fire-fighting
Status Adequate
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No 3.2.1 (Page 44) & 3.2.2 (Page 45) of NTPA Guideline
Comments Total water reservoir capacity is 300000 gallon.(Under Ground Reservoir)
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7.17 Issue Fire command station facilities with communication to all floors
Status Not applicable
Problem observed with location
Importance Factor
C-5
Color Code
Deadlines No Actions
Recommendation
References Article No. 3.7.13 of NTPA Guideline (Page 60)
Comments Factory Building height is less than 23 m.
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Chapter 6
Observation Summary
Priority Observation Recommendation Action Plan Color Code
Imm
ed
iate
Ac
tio
ns
None None
6 W
eek
s
(Mid
Term
)
Fire protection system in kitchen
area (fixed temperature type
detectors and portable fire
extinguishers)
Factory needs to provide fixed temperature type
detectors and portable fire extinguishers in the
kitchen.
Management of combustibles in
storage area
Combustibles are to be managed with good
housekeeping. Storage facilities with no air-
conditioning duct shall be minimum 2.9 m and
when used as a storage facility there shall be a
minimum clearance of one third the floor height
from the ceiling to the top of the storage stack.
Visibility and uniformity of exit
signs
All required means of exit or exit access in
buildings or areas requiring more than one exit
shall be signposted. The signs shall be clearly
visible at all times, where necessary
supplemented by directional signs.
6 W
eek
s
(Mid
Term
Ac
tio
n)
Availability of As Built Drawing
with machine layout and escape
route
Factory needs to prepare as built drawing with
floor machine layout showing means of escape
with proper dimension.
. Type of exit doors
All the exit doors need to be replaced by side
swinging so that un-lockable doors can be
opened easily in the direction of evacuation
without the use of a key.
Handrail on both sides of
stairways
Factory needs to provide handrail on both sides
of all the stairways.
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6 M
on
ths
(Lo
ng
Term
Acti
on
) Availability of fire department
pre-plan
Fire department pre-plan needs to be
developed.
Fire separation of final exit routes
Final exit route-1, 2 & 3 (exit routes from stair-1,
2 and 3) need to be protected (2 hours rated
construction with 1. 5 hours rated door) at each
floor level entrance, also need to be protected
with production floor at ground floor by 2 hours
rated construction with 1. 5 hours rated
door/opening and need to have the protected
escape route till to reach safe refuse area.
Final exit route-4 needs to be separated from
flock store with 2 hours rated construction with
1. 5 hours rated door.
Fire separation of storage area
Accessories store needs to be fire protected
from the dining area with 3 hours rated
construction and 3 hours rated opening or
doors.
Flock store need to be protected from final exit
route-4 with 2 hours rated construction and 1.5
hours rated opening or doors.
Fire separation of boiler,
generator, sub-station and
chemical room
Generator room needs to be fire separated from
the main production building with 4 hours fire
rated enclosure and 2 hour rated opening
having direct access from outside and safely
discharged of the building .
Fire and smoke protection of
staircases
All the exits connecting to the staircase-1,
staircase-2 and staircase-3 need to be
protected with fire and smoke resistant
enclosures and opening (2hours rated
enclosure and 1.5 hours rated door) and
provide a protected route from all through the
stairway to the final exits.
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Protection and arrangement of
vertical shaft (including lift core)
Factory needs protect the lift with 2 hours rated
enclosure & 1hour rated auto closing fire door.
Adequacy of centralized fire
detection system
Factory need to install centralized and
automatic fire detection & alarm system on all
occupied floors, including other tenanted floors
of the building as per NTPA Guideline.
Installation of fire alarm system
and call point
The factory need to install manually operated
electrical fire alarm system and automatic fire
alarm system with single or multiple call boxes
on all occupied floors, including other tenanted
floors of the building.
Availability of control panel for
automatic fire detection and
alarm system
Factory needs to install control panel for
centralized automatic smoke detection & fire
alarm system according to NTPA Guideline
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Chapter 7
DIFE Summary
Name of the Factory MASCO PICASSO LTD.
Address of the Factory 318, Khapari Road, Shataish, Tongi, Gazipur,
Bangladesh.
Present Status of the Factory Under Operation
Fire Assessment Conducted by VERITAS Engineering & Consultant
Date of Fire Safety Inspection 2015-06-10
Priority Recommendation Action Plan
Immediate Actions None
Short Term (Actions that must be incorporated
into a Fire Safety Management Plan
immediately (1 2 weeks) and should be a regular activity)
Factory needs to provide fixed temperature type detectors
and portable fire extinguishers in the kitchen.
Combustibles are to be managed with good housekeeping.
Storage facilities with no air-conditioning duct shall be
minimum 2.9 m and when used as a storage facility there
shall be a minimum clearance of one third the floor height
from the ceiling to the top of the storage stack.
All required means of exit or exit access in buildings or
areas requiring more than one exit shall be signposted. The
signs shall be clearly visible at all times, where necessary
supplemented by directional signs.
Mid Term (The remedial works indicated must be carried out within a period of 6
weeks)
Factory needs to prepare as built drawing with floor
machine layout showing means of escape with proper
dimension.
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All the exit doors need to be replaced by side swinging so
that un-lockable doors can be opened easily in the direction
of evacuation without the use of a key.
Factory needs to provide handrail on both sides of all the
stairways.
Long Term (The remedial works indicated must be carried out within a period of 6
months)
Fire department pre-plan needs to be developed.
Final exit route-1, 2 & 3 (exit routes from stair-1, 2 and 3)
need to be protected (2 hours rated construction with 1. 5
hours rated door) at each floor level entrance, also need to
be protected with production floor at ground floor by 2 hours
rated construction with 1. 5 hours rated door/opening and
need to have the protected escape route till to reach safe
refuse area.
Final exit route-4 needs to be separated from flock store
with 2 hours rated construction with 1. 5 hours rated door.
Accessories store needs to be fire protected from the dining
area with 3 hours rated construction and 3 hours rated
opening or doors.
Flock store need to be protected from final exit route-4 with
2 hours rated construction and 1.5 hours rated opening or
doors.
Generator room needs to be fire separated from the main
production building with 4 hours fire rated enclosure and 2
hour rated opening having direct access from outside and
safely discharged of the building .
All the exits connecting to the staircase-1, staircase-2 and
staircase-3 need to be protected with fire and smoke
resistant enclosures and opening (2hours rated enclosure
and 1.5 hours rated door) and provide a protected route
from all through the stairway to the final exits.
Factory needs protect the lift with 2 hours rated enclosure &
1hour rated auto closing fire door.
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Factory need to install centralized and automatic fire
detection & alarm system on all occupied floors, including
other tenanted floors of the building as per NTPA Guideline.
The factory need to install manually operated electrical fire
alarm system and automatic fire alarm system with single or
multiple call boxes on all occupied floors, including other
tenanted floors of the building.
Factory needs to install control panel for centralized
automatic smoke detection & fire alarm system according to
NTPA Guideline
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Chapter 8
Disclaimer
This initial Assessment Report and other reports issued in connection with this subject matter do not
constitute a guarantee of continued or absolute safety against fire, building integrity issues or loss of
life and property. The observations and recommendations are only pertinent to the conditions at the
time of the Assessment. From the site visit and visual observation, conclusive decision cannot be
drawn on the fire safety of the building and the premises.
This report was prepared under instructions from ILO (International Labour Organization) and in
order to carry out this fire risk assessment the assessors have used their professional expertise and
judgment and guidance contained in National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA). The
recommendations made represent our assessment of the fire safety standards considered necessary
for the common areas to ensure the safety of the owner, workers and visitors to the premises.
Preliminary Structural Integrity
Assessment Report (SIAR)
Bcode 1970
Factory Name Masco Picasso ltd.
Address 318, KHAPARI ROAD, SHATAISH, TONGI, GAZIPUR.
GPS Coordinate Latitude 23.9145°, Longitude 90.3745°
Name of Auditor Md.Shamsuzzaman &Md. Mahfujur Rahman
Name of Reviewer A.S.M Rubaiat Nahid
Date of Inspection 10-June-2015
Date of report 17-June-2015
Report Status V1
GREEN
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Table of Contents
Page No
Introduction
Executive Summary
2
3
Chapter 1 Geographical location of the Factory 5
Chapter 2 Description of the Building 6
2.1 General Information
2.2 Work Activities in all floor
Chapter 3 Description of the Building Structure 7
3.1 General Information
3.2 Structural Measurements
Chapter 4 Details Observations of noncompliance issues 11
Chapter 5 Recommendation Summary 12
Chapter 6 DIFE Summary
13
Chapter 7
Disclaimer
15
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Introduction
During the past decades the RMG sector has witnessed a number of industrial disasters including the
fire at TAZREEN FASHIONS and collapse of RANA PLAZA which claimed the lives of over 1,200 of
workers. In response, the Government of Bangladesh and its development partners have mobilized
unprecedented support and made commitments to improve working conditions and workers’ safety in
the RMG industry. The ILO Program (RMGP) on Improving Working Conditions in the Ready-Made
Garment Sector was developed to support the interventions identified in the National Tripartite Plan of
Action on Fire Safety & Building Integrity.
VERITAS Engineering & Consultant, one of the leading engineering firms in Bangladesh, is
carrying out Structural, Fire and Electrical safety inspections of the factories as part of the national
initiative under the National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA) for Fire, Electrical and Structural
Safety.
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Executive Summary
The building is six storied steel structure with composite floor system. The structural system of the
building is steel structure with isolated foundation.
The entire building is used as a Garments factory of Masco Picasso Limited. Generator is located
at a separate building.
The visual assessment covers all structural components including steel beams, columns and
Composite slabs except foundation.
During document review approval plan, full set of architecture and structural drawings, as built
machine layout plan & materials test reports are available but soil test report and floor load plan
have not been found.
Approval drawing was approved on November 13, 2012 by Chairmen of tongi pourosova, gazipur.
There is no need to suspend operations in any part of the factory.
The colour code GREEN is recommended as column stress found to be safe, No critical visible
defects have been found to the structures and no immediate risk to workers. Production may
continue subject to agreement and actions to address issues raised with prioritised actions in
report.
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Information Related to the Inspection
Client Name International Labour Organization (ILO)
Factory ID Bcode 1970
Factory Name Masco Picasso Limited.
Factory Address 318, Khapari Road, Shataish, Tongi, Gazipur.
Coordinate of the Factory
Latitude 23.9145°
Longitude 90.3745°
Lead Assessor Md. Shamsuzzaman
Assessor Md. Mahfujur Rahman
Contact Person of The Factory Mr. Shahin(GM)
Phone No. of Contact Person +88-01985505353
Email Address of Contact Person [email protected]
Date of Inspection 10-June-2015
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Chapter 1
Geographical location of the Factory
GPS Coordinate of Masco Picasso Ltd: Latitude 23.9145°, Longitude 90.3745°
Inspected Building of Masco Picasso Ltd.
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Chapter 2
Description of Buildings
2.1 General Information
Number of stories
(State if building height varies)
Six storied Pre-fabricated steel structure. Height Varies
in all floors. Ground floor is 14.2’, 1st floor is 10.62’, 2nd
floor is 10.66’, 3rd floor is 10.68’, 4th floor is 10.60, and
5th floor is 10.54’
Number of basement levels There was no basement found.
Which part of the building is occupied
by the factory?
Entire Building.
Year of construction
(State if building was built in phases) Building was constructed (One Phases) in 2012 - 2014.
Describe any vertical or horizontal
extensions and when they were built
N/A, there is no vertical or horizontal extensions.
Does the building have cantilevers?
How long are they and where are they
located?
N/A, there are no cantilevers in the building.
2.2 Work Activities in all Floors
Floor Operations Observed live loading (psf)
GF Printing section and bounded ware
house N/A
1st floor Office, store and others 40
2nd floor Printing section 40
3rd floor Printing section 40
4th floor Printing section 40
5th floor Printing section 40
Roof Water Tank(Plastic) 25
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Chapter 3
Description of building structure
3.1 General Information
• The building is a six storied Pre-fabricated steel frame structure.
• Pre-fabric steel columns are fixed by anchors bolts with composite floor system.
• Thickness of steel column varies 14.0 mm to 8.0 mm and beam are 8.0 mm.
• The building is Pre-fabricated steel frame structure system therefore the stability of the building
is apparent.
• 5” brick wall is used as for internal partition wall and 10” brick wall exterior wall.
• From the review of structural drawing, it has been found that the buildings isolated foundation.
Column Layout Plan (dimensions are in mili-meter)
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3.1 Structural measurements
Floor to ceiling heights (typical
and ground floor if different)
Ground floor 14.2’, 1st floor 10.62’, 2nd floor 10.66’, 3rd floor
10.68’, 4th floor 10.60, and 5th floor 10.54’.
Floor finishes depth Floor finish depth is 1.5”
Slab thickness All slab thickness is 4”
Typical total beam dimensions Rafter W 625mmx 8 mm and F 175mm x 8mm,
Sub beam W 400mm x 8mm and F 175mmx8mm.
State which column(s) are
identified as being critical for a
stress check and why
Corner Column (Grid: E-10), Edge column (C-10) Central
Column (C-9) are critical because Column contributory area
is larger than others column.
Column data: Corner(C-117) Edge(C-119) Central(C-114)
Structural grid with dimension E-10
Dim:15.75’X11.78’
C-10
Dim:31.5’X11.78’
C-9
Dim:31.5’X23.55’
Column size (steel column)
Column Web 500mm x 10 mm and Flange 325 mm x 16 mm at Ground floor level
Column Web 500 mm x 10 mm and Flange 350 mm x 16 mm at Ground floor level
Column Web 550 mm x 16 mm and Flange 375 mm x 20 mm at Ground floor level
[aggregate type (state how this
was identified) RCC Foundation- Brick chips
RCC Foundation- Brick chips
RCC Foundation- Brick chips
Reinforcement (state how this
was identified) N/A N/A N/A
Result of column stress
Stress in column was found to be safe (Green).
Stress in column was found to be safe (Green).
Stress in column was found to be safe (Green).
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steel Column& beam steel Column& Beam
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Sectional elevation
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Chapter 4
Detail Observations of Non Compliance Issues
Observations are listed in order of priority
OBSERVATION 1: Inadequate documents.
Description Soil test report and floor load plan were not available.
Location N/A
Priority 1 actions (Immediate) N/A
Priority 2 actions (6 weeks) N/A
Priority 3 actions (6 months) Building engineer should investigate the soil vicinity to the
structure. He also should prepare a floor load plan.
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Chapter 5
Recommendation Summary
Time Line Observation Recommended Action Plan
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floor load plane were not available.
Building engineer should investigate the soil vicinity to the
structure. He should also prepare a floor load plan.
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Chapter 6
DIFE Summary
Name of the Factory Masco Picasso Ltd.
Address of the Factory 318, Khapari Road, Shataish, Tongi, Gazipur.
Present Status of the Factory Under Operation
Structural assessment conducted by VERITAS Engineering & Consultant
Date of Structural Inspection 10-June-2015
Basic Information: The present garments factory is a six storied Industrial building with steel frame
with composite floor system. The following general information was noted:
i. Building Usage Type Garments factory
ii. Structural System Steel frame with composite floor system.
iii. Floor System RCC slab on steel deck.
iv. Floor Area 165384 sft(all floor)
v. No. of Stories 6 storied
vi. Construction Year 2012 to 2014.
vii. Foundation Type Isolated foundation.
viii. Design Drawings
Available- Approval plan, Full set of structural &
architectural drawings, As built machine layout plan,
material test report.
Not available-floor load plan and soil test report.
ix. Soil investigation Report Not available
x. Construction Materials Pre-fabricated steel joist, Brick.
xi. Generator Ground Floor
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Recommendations for corrective actions
Immediate/Short Term:
N/A
Mid Term (6 Weeks):
N/A
Long Term (6 Months):
1. Building engineer should investigate the soil vicinity to the structure.
2. Building engineer should prepare floor load plan.
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Chapter 7
Disclaimer
From the site visit and visual observation, conclusive decision cannot be drawn on the structural
adequacy and safety of the building. These quick assessments based on visual signs of distress
and a simple gravity load capacity calculations of some structural members. The report is not
intended to be treated as a generalized inspection and does not cover the deterioration of structural
members through dampness, fungal or insect attachments, nor does it deal with problems and
defects of a non-structural nature.
This report does not comment in detail on the future seismic performance of the building and only
highlights the fact that the building may experience significant damage or collapse in a seismic
event along with many others in the Dhaka region.
The above reports are made from visual observations of the exposed parts of the superstructure
and best engineering judgment of the visiting members, who do not bear responsibility for any
deviation from predicted behavior of the structure caused by unknown construction practice and
uncertainties of performance or calamities.
Date
[date]
Item No NI Inspection Observation NI Action Plan Final Action Plan Final TimelineComments from
DIFENI Timeline Progress Status
1An un-terminated cable is found inside
distribution board.
Isolate/make safe all unused cables first and
then remove from distribution boards. If
necessary make sure cables are properly
terminated at its point of termination using
appropriate size and type of lug.
completed N/A[Remarks from DIFE
about the process]Immediate Done
2 The diesel generator is earthed at one point only.Provide two separate and distinct connections of
earthing for each generator.completed N/A 6 Weeks Done
3Distribution boards are not installed in compliant
locations in terms of access.
Ensure distribution boards are installed in
compliant locations in terms of height, access
and surrounding weather.
completed N/A 6 Weeks Done
4
Each circuit is not provided with a dedicated
earthing. There is no marking to identify earthing
cable for specified circuit.
Provide dedicated & adequate size of earthing
with proper identification for each circuit and
ensure continuous earth path is back to main
building intake.
completed N/A 6 Weeks Done
5Electrical cables are not sized according to
capacity of circuit breakers.
Consult with a qualified electrical engineer and
ensure all electrical cables are sized according to
capacity of circuit breakers.
completed N/A 6 Weeks Done
6
Metal in the building (water pipe, metal rebar in
concrete, metal frame of building, cable channel,
etc.) is not connected to the building
earthing/grounding system.
Connect all metal in the building to the building
earthing/grounding system such as metal rebar
in concrete, metal frame of building, or metal
water pipe etc.
completed N/A 6 Weeks Done
National Initiative Rating [RED, RED/AMBER, AMBER, YELLOW, GREY]
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
National Initiative Remediation Summary of Actions Required
Factory Name & Address [Masco Picasso Ltd.], [318, Khapari Road, Shataish, Tongi, Gazipur.]
Date of Assessment by National Initiative [2015-06-10]
7
Temperature differences of 21°C to 40°C were
observed based on comparisons between
component and ambient air temperatures
Probable causes are loose connection, over
loading, multi cable at single point, rusted
connection, use of improper lug, improper cable
joint, improper cable bending, damage insulation,
internal problem etc.
Make sure cables are not overloaded ,properly
terminated using proper lug, joints are made
proper way, no rusted throughout the
connection, proper cable bending, no insulation
damage, single cable at single point etc. to avoid
temperature rise. If necessary consult with a
qualified engineer and replace cable or
equipment.
completed N/A 6 Weeks Done
8
The substation room is located adjacent to the
production building but does not have adequate
fire separation.
Ensure the substation room has adequate fire
separation from the main building.completed N/A 6 Months Done
9Cable entry and exit points are not properly
sealed for the distribution boards.
Ensure distribution boards have no opening and
all live internal components are concealed
properly.
completed N/A 6 Months Done
10
Each applicable circuit is not provided with a
dedicated neutral. There is no marking to identify
neutral cable for specified circuit.
Provide dedicated & adequate size of neutral
with proper identification for each applicable
circuit.
completed N/A 6 Months Done
11
List of the circuits are not available for distribution
boards. Also there are no means of identification
mark for cables.
Ensure each distribution board is provided with a
circuit list indicating current rating of circuit and
size of fuse element/ breaker. Also ensure the
means of identification (separate color coding,
marking tape, tagging, or other approved means)
of cable is provided as per circuit list.
completed N/A 6 Months Done
Item NoNI Inspection
ObservationNI Action Plan
Final Action
Plan
Final
Timeline
Commen
ts from
DIFE
NI TimelineProgress
Status
1
Fire protection system in
kitchen area (fixed
temperature type detectors
and portable fire
extinguishers)
Factory needs to provide fixed
temperature type detectors and portable
fire extinguishers in the kitchen.
Completed 1~2 Weeks
Done
2Management of combustibles
in storage area
Combustibles are to be managed with
good housekeeping. Storage facilities
with no air-conditioning duct shall be
minimum 2.9 m and when used as a
storage facility there shall be a minimum
clearance of one third the floor height
from the ceiling to the top of the storage
stack.
Completed 1~2 Weeks
Done
3Visibility and uniformity of
exit signs
All required means of exit or exit access
in buildings or areas requiring more than
one exit shall be signposted. The signs
shall be clearly visible at all times, where
necessary supplemented by directional
signs.
Completed 1~2 Weeks
Done
4
Availability of As Built
Drawing with machine layout
and escape route
Factory needs to prepare as built drawing
with floor machine layout showing means
of escape with proper dimension.
Completed 6 Weeks
Done
National Initiative Rating RED/AMBER/ORANGE/YELLOW/GREEN
FIRE SAFETY ASSESSMENT
National Initiative Remediation Summary of Actions Required
Factory Name & AddressMASCO PICASSO LTD.
318, Khapari Road, Shataish, Tongi, Gazipur, Bangladesh.
Date of Assessment by National Initiative 10-06-15
5 Type of exit doors
All the exit doors need to be replaced by
side swinging so that un-lockable doors
can be opened easily in the direction of
evacuation without the use of a key.
Completed 6 Weeks
Done
6Handrail on both sides of
stairways
Factory needs to provide handrail on both
sides of all the stairways.Completed 6 Weeks
Done
7Availability of fire department
pre-plan
Fire department pre-plan needs to be
developed.Completed 6 Months
Done
8Fire separation of final exit
routes
Final exit route-1, 2 & 3 (exit routes from
stair-1, 2 and 3) need to be protected (2
hours rated construction with 1.5 hours
rated door) at each floor level entrance,
also need to be protected with production
floor at ground floor by 2 hours rated
construction with 1.5 hours rated
door/opening and need to have the
protected escape route till to reach safe
refuse area. Final exit route-4 needs to
be separated from flock store with 2
hours rated construction with 1.5 hours
rated door.
Completed 6 Months
Done
9Fire separation of storage
area
Accessories store needs to be fire
protected from the dining area with 3
hours rated construction and 3 hours
rated opening or doors. Flock store need
to be protected from final exit route-4 with
2 hours rated construction and 1.5 hours
rated opening or doors.
Completed 6 Months
Done
10
Fire separation of boiler,
generator, sub-station and
chemical room
Generator room needs to be fire
separated from the main production
building with 4 hours fire rated enclosure
and 2 hour rated opening having direct
access from outside and safely
discharged of the building .
Completed 6 Months
Done
11Fire and smoke protection of
staircases
All the exits connecting to the staircase-1,
staircase-2 and staircase-3 need to be
protected with fire and smoke resistant
enclosures and opening (2hours rated
enclosure and 1.5 hours rated door) and
provide a protected route from all through
the stairway to the final exits.
Completed 6 Months
Done
12
Protection and arrangement
of vertical shaft (including lift
core)
Factory needs protect the lift with 2 hours
rated enclosure & 1hour rated auto
closing fire door.
Completed 6 Months
Done
13Adequacy of centralized fire
detection system
Factory need to install centralized and
automatic fire detection & alarm system
on all occupied floors, including other
tenanted floors of the building as per
NTPA Guideline.
Completed 6 Months
Done
14Installation of fire alarm
system and call point
The factory need to install manually
operated electrical fire alarm system and
automatic fire alarm system with single or
multiple call boxes on all occupied floors,
including other tenanted floors of the
building.
Completed 6 Months
Done
15
Availability of control panel
for automatic fire detection
and alarm system
Factory needs to install control panel for
centralized automatic smoke detection &
fire alarm system according to NTPA
Guideline
Completed 6 Months
Done
Item
NoNI Assessment Observation NI Action Plan Final Action Plan Final Timeline
Comments from
DIFE
NI
TimelineProgress Status
1Soil test report and floor load plan were
not available.
Building engineer should investigate the
soil vicinity to the
structure. He also should prepare a
floor load plan.
C0mpleted
[When will
remediation be
finished?]
[Remarks from
DIFE about the
process]
6 months Corrected
STRUCTURAL & BUILDING SAFETY
National Initiative Remediation Summary of Actions Required
GREENNational Initiative Rating
Factory Name & Address
Date of Assessment by National Initiative
Masco Picasso ltd.
318, KHAPARI ROAD, SHATAISH, TONGI, GAZIPUR.
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This certificate' refered to in the licence contract as s_cope-certificate, covers the following product(s),which meet(s) the GOTS and articles 15 & 16 of the CU Inspection Regutation, wnicn are appticable tothe below indicated product category:
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This certificate cannot be used as a transaction certificate. The issuing body can withdraw this certificate before it expires if the declared compliance is no longer guaranteed. Accredited by: International Organic Accreditation Services (IOAS); Contract No 81
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CU Inspections & Certifications India Private Limited. Plot No C-113, TTC, Industrial Area, Pawane MIDC, Navi Mumbai 400709
Email: [email protected] Tel: +91-22-61294200 -299
Annex to certificate no.: CU8493190CS-01.2018
Shanta Expressions Ltd. Organic Content Standard (OCS)
In specific the certificate covers the following products:
Product code
Name of product and Material composition Label grade Processing Unit
P 078931 Garments : Knitted garments - 100% Organic Cotton
OCS 100 PRC 071613
P 115081 Garments : Knitted garments - 35% Organic Cotton + 60% Polyester + 5% Elastane
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 115094 Garments : Knitted garments - 46% Organic Cotton + 50% Viscose + 4% Elastane
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 114699 Garments : Knitted garments - 50% Organic Cotton + 50% Conventional Cotton
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 122951 Garments : Knitted garments - 50% Organic Cotton + 50% Modal
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 119638 Garments : Knitted garments - 57% Organic Cotton + 38% Polyester + 5% Elastane
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 115083 Garments : Knitted garments - 60% Organic Cotton + 35% Polyester + 5% Elastane
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 114149 Garments : Knitted garments - 60% Organic Cotton + 40% Polyester
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 115086 Garments : Knitted garments - 65% Organic Cotton + 30% Viscose + 5% Elastane
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 114147 Garments : Knitted garments - 65% Organic Cotton + 35% Polyester
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 122949 Garments : Knitted garments - 67% Organic Cotton + 28% Viscose + 5% Elastane
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 114103 Garments : Knitted garments - 70% Organic Cotton + 30% Viscose
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 125876 Garments : Knitted garments - 78% Organic Cotton + 17% Polyester + 5% Elastane
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 114970 Garments : Knitted garments - 80% Organic Cotton + 15% Viscose + 5% Elastane
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 115602 Garments : Knitted garments - 80% Organic Cotton + 20% Polyester ....C1
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PRC 071613
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Standard's Logo Place and date of issue: Dhaka, 03 January 2018
Name of uthorised person
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CU Inspections & tifiptions India Private Limited. Plot No C-113, TTC, Industrial Area, Pawane MIDC, Navi Mumbai 400709
Email: [email protected] Tel: +91-22-61294200 -299
Annex to certificate no.: CU8493190CS-01.2018
Shanta Expressions Ltd. Organic Content Standard (OCS)
In specific the certificate covers the following products:
Product code
Name of product and Material composition Label grade Processing Unit
P 117368 Garments : Knitted garments - 80% Organic Cotton + 20% Viscose
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 113834 Garments : Knitted garments - 85% Organic Cotton + 15% Viscose
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 114989 Garments : Knitted garments - 90% Organic Cotton + 10% Elastane
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 114973 Garments : Knitted garments - 90% Organic Cotton + 5% Elastane + 5% Viscose
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 122944 Garments : Knitted garments - 93% Organic Cotton + 2% Viscose + 5% Elastane
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 114151 Garments : Knitted garments - 93% Organic Cotton + 7% Viscose
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 113904 Garments : Knitted garments - 94% Organic Cotton + 2% Viscose + 4% Elastane
OCS bl PRC 071613
P 078946 Garments : Knitted garments - 95% Organic Cotton + 5% Elastane
OCS 100 PRC 071613
P 114978 Garments : Knitted garments - 95% Organic Cotton + 5% Viscose
OCS 100 PRC 071613
P 114984 Garments : Knitted garments - 99% Organic Cotton + 1% Viscose
OCS 100 PRC 071613
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Standards Logo Place and date of issue: Dhaka, 03 January 2018
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CU Inspections & C-rqficatons India Private Limited. Plot No C-113, TTC, Industrial Area, Pawane MIDC, Navi Mumbai 400709
Email: [email protected] Tel: +91-22-61294200 -299
Annex to certificate no.: CU8493190CS-01.2018
Shanta Expressions Ltd. Organic Content Standard (OCS)
Under the scope of this certificate the following facilities / subcontractors have been inspected and assessed. The listed processing steps/activities comply with the corresponding criteria of the Organic Content Standard (OCS) for the certified products:
Processing units
Unit no. Name of unit Address Processes
PRC 071613 Shanta Expressions Ltd. Kakill Shataish, East Mudafa, Badam Road, Tongi, Gazipur, BANGLADESH
Exporting, Importing, Manufacturing , Storing
PRC 071615 Masco Printing & Embroidery Ltd. 15/4, M.I. Khan Bhaban Shataish Moddhopara, Shataish Road, Tongi, Gazipur, BANGLADESH
Embroidering, Finishing, Printing, Storing, Wet processing
PRC 071616 Masco Industries Ltd. - Knitting Unit Kendua, Kanchan, Rupgonj, Narayangonj, BANGLADESH
Knitting, Storing
PRC 071617 Concept Knitting Ltd. Tilargati, Shatish Bazar, Tongi Gazipur, BANGLADESH
Dyeing, Finishing, Storing, Washing, Wet processing
PRC 071618 Masco Picasso Ltd. 318 Kha Pam Road, Tilargati, Tongi, Gazipur, BANGLADESH
Finishing, Printing, Storing, Wet processing
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