Date

09-May-2017 STRUCTURAL & BUILDING SAFETY

Bangladesh Accord Remediation Summary of Actions Required

Factory Name & Address Chaity Composite Ltd., Chotto Shilmondi, Tripurdi, Sonargaon, Narayanganj, Dhaka
Date of Inspection by Accord 18-Mar-2014
Accord Rating
Finance Plan Agreed Yes

Comments from
Item No Accord Inspection Observation Accord Action Plan Final Action Plan Final Timeline Accord Accord Timeline Progress Status

1 Flexural cracks in the beams on the Sections of plaster finish to beams to Work already done 20/07/2014 The crack only on within 6-weeks Corrected
2nd floor of production building to be removed to investigate if cracks plaster.We advise
be investigated. penetrate the building structure to factory
management to
monitor
these crack. We
remove
plaster and found
yet not
2 Flexural cracks in the beams on the Building Engineer to carry out design Work already done. But ACCORD 10/09/2015 Though
the crackthe issue within 6-months Pending
2nd floor of production building to check on beams to confirm that these Verification pending. is
propagate to Verification
be investigated. cracks are non-structural. corrected
structure. but we
advise to
factory
management to
monitor these
cracks.
3 Flexural cracks in the beams on the Building Engineer to prepare Work already done. 11/11/2014 The DEA has within 6-months Corrected
2nd floor of production building to Allowable Floor Loading Plans. approved by
be investigated. ACCORD for
vertical
extension. this
issue covers
under the DEA.
4 Missing steel bracing elements in the Building Engineer to assess the need Work already done. But ACCORD 10/09/2015 Factory need to within 6-weeks Pending
Utility Building to be replaced to replace steel bracing elements Verification pending. put braces Verification
with original or similar. with the original element or similar. in both vertical
and
horizontal
position.

5 Missing steel bracing elements in the Building Engineer to confirm that Work already done. But ACCORD 15/09/2015 as above within 6-months Pending
Utility Building to be replaced bracing replacement has been carried Verification pending. Verification
with original or similar. out if required.

6 Missing steel bracing elements in the Continue implementing load plan. Work already done. But ACCORD 15/09/2015 as above within 6-months Pending
Utility Building to be replaced Verification pending. Verification
with original or similar.
Date
09-May-2017 FIRE SAFETY

Bangladesh Accord Remediation Summary of Actions Required

Factory Name & Address Chaity Composite Ltd., Chotto Shilmondi, Tripurdi, Sonargaon, Narayanganj, Dhaka
Date of Inspection by Accord 7-Apr-2014
Accord Rating
Finance Plan Agreed Yes

Comments from
Item No Accord Inspection Observation Accord Action Plan Final Action Plan Final Timeline Accord Accord Timeline Progress Status

1 Flammable liquid for printing Separate the hazardous materials / Work is under progress. Old door is 31/07/2016 On 18/02/2016: Within 3 months Corrected
chemicals storage area at the 4th flammable liquid being replaced Not Corrected.
floor is not separated by fire-rated storage room by a minimum 2- hr The fire door
construction non-rated doors, fire-rated construction. Seal and/or installed as fire
penetrations. Some materials are protected all openings separation
also open to production floor. to maintain the required appears not to be
fireseparations. comply Accord
standard.
On 04/05/2016: In
2 The boiler, generator, transformer Separate the boiler, generator, Work is done 18/02/2016 On 18/02/2016:
progress. Fire Within 3 months Corrected
room is not separated by fire-rated transformer room by a Corrected. Brick
door installation
construction openings, non-rated minimum 2-hr fire-rated wall constructed
has not been
doors, penetrations on ground construction. Seal and/or as fire separation
started. Order has
floor utility building and for the protected all openings to maintain On
been 04/05/2016:
placed for
transformer, small out building east the required fire Corrected.
Fire doors. Civil
of ETP separations On
works21/08/2016:
are on-
Corrected.
going.
On 10/11/2016
Factory asking :
3 The exit stairs are not Provide minimum 1.5-hr fire-rated Work is under progress. Old door is 31/07/2016 On 04/05/2016: In Within 3 months
Corrected.
31/07/2016.Given In Progress
separated from work doors and seal all unprotected being replaced progress.
as they areFire
areas, on each floor by openings to separate the exit stairs door
On installation
16/04/2017:
replacing their old
fire-rated construction. from work areas and other building has not been
Corrected
doors. as per
However the northwest spaces on all floor levels. Ensure that started.
previous Order
follow-
On 21/08/2016: has
stairs ,there is an on the fire doors are self-closing and been
ups.
Factory placed
has for
going installation of fire positive latching and that they are Fire doors.
started fire Civil
rated
rated doors at 1st ,2nd provided with fire exit (panic) works are on-
door installation
floor. hardware where serving production going.
work in chemical
floors. If fire doors are required to be Factory
store roomasking
on 4th
held open for functional reasons, 31/07/2016.Given
floor.
provide automatic closing devices as
Onthey are
10/11/2016 :
tied to the fire alarm system replacing
Corrected.their old
As per
doors.
site condition.
On 21/08/2016:
15/01/2017:
Fire rated door
Corrected. Factory
installation
has installedworkfire is
in progress.
door and was
North-East
keeping theexit door
fire door
closed openthe
during on
stair
time landing
of
space. Spot
inspection.
removing room
4 Egress doors / gates Remove locking features from all Work is done. 18/02/2016 On 18/02/2016: Immediate Corrected
with locking features are egress doors/gates. Corrected. No
provided at building If locks are required for security Locking features
exits, exit stairs, along reasons, utilize were observed
egress routes, exit special door locking features during inspection.
discharge in all floors of complying with NFPA 101. On 04/05/2016:
the building. All gates Corrected.
and doors are open On 21/08/2016:
during the inspection. Corrected. Factory
5 Storage was located in Keep egress paths and stairs clear of Work is done. 18/02/2016 On
has18/02/2016:
removed non- Immediate Corrected
the egress path on storage. Corrected. Storage
compliant locking
floors 2, 3, and 4. were
featuresnotfrom
found in
the aisles
egress and exit
routes
egress path on the
doors/gates.
mentioned
On 10/11/2016 floors.
:
On 04/05/2016:
Corrected.
Corrected.
On 15/01/2017:
On 21/08/2016:
Corrected. No
6 Storage was located in Remove all storage from exit stairs Work is done. 10/05/2016 On 18/02/2016:
Corrected.
non-compliant During Immediate Corrected
the exit stair in ground, and egress paths. No action
follow
locking up has
features
and 4th floors. been takenstorage
inspection
were found yet.
during
On
the 04/05/2016:
was not found.
time of
Not
On Corrected. :
10/11/2016
inspection.
On 21/08/2016:
Corrected.
Corrected.
On 15/01/2017:
16/04/2017: During
follow
Corrected
Corrected.up as
inspection
previous follow-storage
7 Collapsible gates / Replace all gates / sliding doors along Work is done. 28/02/2016 On
up. 18/02/2016:
was not found. Within 1 month Corrected
sliding doors are the means of Partially
On 10/11/2016 :
provided at building egress with side-hinged, swinging Corrected.
On 16/04/2017: Most
exits, exit stairs, along egress doors. of
On the Collapsible
15/01/2017:
Corrected as
egress routes, exit If locks are required for security gates were
Corrected.
previous Store
follow-
discharge in all floors of reasons, utilize replaced
up. foundwith
not under
the building. special door locking features swing
the exit doors
stair.with
complying with NFPA 101. no locking
features/locking
On 16/04/2017:
8 Common path of egress Reconfigure the egress arrangement Work is done 18/02/2016 On 18/02/2016:
features
Storages from Within 3 months Corrected
travel exceeds 30 m on to reduce the Corrected.
complying
stair landing New
with
and
production area at maximum common path of travel to exit
stairhas
NFPA 101.been
dischargeSliding
ground, and 1st floors. not more than 30 m. provided
doors
shall be foundto meet
in 2
removed.
Accord
exits at ground
requirements.
floor for main
On 04/05/2016:
production
Corrected.
building.
On 21/08/2016:
04/05/2016:
9 Exit capacity is not Reduce occupant load to not more Work is done. 18/02/2016 On 18/02/2016:
Corrected. Factory Within 3 months Corrected
adequate for the than available exit capacity. OR: Corrected.
has created
Removed New
andnew
occupant load at 2nd Provide additional exits. exit has
stair.been
replaced.
floor the exit capacity is provided
On 10/11/2016 to meet
21/08/2016: :
671 while occupant load Accord
Corrected. Factory
is 900 requirements.
On
has15/01/2017:
removed non-
On 04/05/2016:
Corrected.
compliant Factory
Corrected.
has providedfrom
doors/gates an
On 21/08/2016:
additional
egress exit
routes.
Corrected.
stair.
On 10/11/2016 Factory:
has created new
Corrected.
exit stair.
On 16/04/2017:
15/01/2017:
On 10/11/2016
Corrected. No :
Corrected.
non-complaint
On 15/01/2017:
gates were found
10 The fire alarm system is Replace the fire alarm system with a Work is under progress 30/06/2016 On 18/02/2016: Design within 4 In Progress
antiquated, not a listed new, listed addressable fire alarm Partially months, install
system, and does not system in accordance with NFPA 72. corrected. within 9 months.
provide alarm and Reviewed drawing
notification features from Accord was
consistent with available during
acceptable standards. 2nd follow-up
inspection.
Installation was
11 Inspection, testing, and Inspect, test and maintain the fire Inspection, testing and maintenance 18/02/2016 On 18/02/2016:
almost completed. Design within 4 Corrected
maintenance for the fire alarm system, and keep written of the fire alarm system has been Corrected.
Fire doors, HVAC months, install
alarm system is not in records on-site, in accordance with introduced and records are kept on- Documents
system, fire pump of within 9 months.
accordance with NFPA NFPA 72. site regular
controlstesting
should be
72 and maintenance
interfaced with
were
FACP if observed
applicable. on
site.
Factory have to
On
prove04/05/2016:
whether the
Corrected.
installed fire alarm
12 The building is equipped Remove single-station smoke alarms. Work is under progress 30/06/2016 On
cable18/02/2016:
has been It Within 6 months
21/08/2016: Corrected
with single-station Provide automatic smoke detection is an integrated
Corrected.
certified byFactory
any
smoke alarms. Smoke throughout the building in part
thirdof
management Fire or
party alarm
is
not.
alarm activation sounds accordance with NFPA 72. system.
maintaining
(Commissioning of
only a local alarm and On
the 04/05/2016:
existing
system in- It
system
does not provide is
andankeeping
front integrated
of
automatic fire alarm part of Fire
checklist
contractor/ alarm
records
3rd
notification of system.
on-site.
party will be done
occupants. Factory
On asking :
10/11/2016
by Accord)
13 Inspection, testing, and Inspect, test and maintain the Inspection, testing and maintenance 18/02/2016 On
On 18/02/2016:
31/08/2016
Corrected.
04/05/2016: not It Within 3 months Corrected
maintenance records for emergency lighting system in are carried out and records are kept. Corrected.
accepted.
On
has15/01/2017:
been found Final
the emergency lighting accordance with The ACCORD Documents
time
sameline of
as itexpired.
Corrected. Factory
was
system were not standard. Keep written records on- regular
On
is testing
21/08/2016:
maintaining
last(2nd) follow- a It
available. site. and
up.anmaintenance
is
standardintegrated
checklist
were
part
as per
Factoryofobserved
Fire
code.
askingAlarmon
site.
System.
31/08/2016 not
On 04/05/2016:
10/11/2016
16/04/2017:
accepted. Final :
Corrected.
time line expired.The
14 Areas used for combustible storage Provide dedicated storage 1-hr fire- 20/06/2016 On
On 18/02/2016:
21/08/2016:
factory has
21/08/2016: Within 3 months. In Progress
are not separated by fire rated rated construction. Where separate No actionsingle
Corrected.
removed
Partially has
Factory
construction on ground floors storage rooms are not feasible, been
is taken
keeping
station
corrected. smoke yet.
Factory
building -04 and building -05. provide defined storage areas and On
has04/05/2016:
emergency
alarm .
installed &fire
exit
limit the storage Not
light
On
alarm corrected
maintenance
15/01/2017:
system but yet.
arrangement as follows: - Maximum On 21/08/2016:
checklist
Corrected
interfacing record
as per is
work
height of 2.4m and maximum area of Storage
on-site
previous
remaining. areas
as per are
follow-
23m2 - If sprinkler protected: not
Accord
up. separated
standard.
On 10/11/2016 by: :
maximum height of 3.66m and fire
On rated
10/11/2016
In progress. :
15 Flammable liquid Separate
maximumthe flammable
area liquid
of 93m2 Separate All fire doors are being replaced by 31/05/2016 On 18/02/2016:
construction
Corrected.
On 16/04/2017:
Reviewed on Within 3 months.
drawing In Progress
storage area is not storage
areas ofroom by a minimum
unenclosed 2- hr.
combustible new fire doors. No action
ground
On
from has
floor.
15/01/2017:
Corrected
Accord as was
separated by fire-rated fire-rated
storage byconstruction. Seal distance
a minimum clear been
On taken
10/11/2016
Corrected.
previous
present yet. :
Factory
follow-
during
construction openings, and/or
of 3m. protected all openings to On
In
is
up. 04/05/2016:
progress.
maintaining
inspection. The a In
non-rated doors. maintain the required fire progress.
factory
standard
Installationhas Fire
started
checklist
almost
Storage was provided separations. door
the
as installation
work
per
complete. but not
code.
only with non fire rated has
in not been
Onproper
15/01/2017:way.
construction. started.
On Order
15/01/2017:
16/04/2017:
ACCORD reviewed hasIt
been
was placed
found
Corrected.
design wassame for
Fire
as it doors.
was before.
available. Civil
Factory
works are on-
didn't start the
going.
On 16/04/2017:
modification work
Factory
Found
yet. same asking as
31/08/2016
before. not
accepted.
On 16/04/2017: Final
16 The exit stairs are not Provide minimum 1.5-hr fire rated All fire doors are being replaced by 31/05/2016 On 18/02/2016: Within 3 months In Progress
separated from work doors and seal all unprotected new fire doors. No action as been
areas, and other spaces on each openings to separate the exit stairs taken yet for
floor by fire-rated construction from work areas and other building building 04 and 05
spaces on all floor levels. Ensure that On 04/05/2016: In
the fire doors are self-closing and progress. Fire
positive latching and that they are door installation
provided with fire exit (panic) has not been
hardware where serving production started. Order has
17 Unsealed penetrations Seal allIfpenetrations
floors. and
fire doors are openings
required in
to be 18/06/2016 On
been 18/02/2016:
placed for Within 3 months In Progress
and openings are exit
heldstair
open for functional reasons, No
Firecorrective
doors. Civil
located in exit stair enclosure walls to maintain
provide automatic the fire
closing devices measures
works are has on-
enclosures. separation.
tied to the fire alarm system been
going.taken yet.
On 04/05/2016:
Factory asking It
was found same
31/08/2016 not
as it was before.
accepted. Final
On
time21/08/2016:
line expired.
Factory
On 21/08/2016:
18 Egress doors / gates Remove locking features from all Work is done. 18/02/2016 On
Fire18/02/2016:
management
rated door Immediate Corrected
with locking features are egress doors/gates. Corrected.
confirms
installation No
that
workthisis
provided at building If locks are required for security Locking
issue willfeatures
in progress. be
exits, and exit discharge reasons, utilize were
completedobserved
On 10/11/2016 within :
on all floors. All gates special door locking features during
20th inspection.
September,
Fire door
/doors were open and complying with NFPA 101. On
2016. 04/05/2016:
installation is
unlocked during the Corrected.
On
almost10/11/2016
completed. :
inspection On
It was21/08/2016:
Without found same
Corrected.
as it was before.
interfacing Factory
with
19 Storage was located in the egress Keep egress paths and stairs clear of Work is done. 18/02/2016 On
has
FACP. 18/02/2016:
removed non-
15/01/2017: It Immediate Corrected
path on ground floor building -05 & storage. No
On action
foundas
compliant
was been
locking
15/01/2017:same
04. taken
features
as yet.from
Exitit stairs
was before.
are not
On
egress04/05/2016:
separated routes
yet.exit
Corrected.
doors/gates.
On 16/04/2017:
Factory didn't
Removed.
On
Found 10/11/2016
install same
fire as :
doors
On
yet.21/08/2016:
Corrected.
before.Beside the
Corrected.
On 15/01/2017:
external During
stair from
follow
Corrected. up No
the mezzanine
20 Storage was located in Remove all storage from exit stairs Work is done. 18/02/2016 On
floor is not storage Immediate
18/02/2016:
inspection
non-complaint Corrected
the exit stair on ground and egress paths. Corrected
was
lockingnotfeatures
properly found.
floor building 04 On
were 04/05/2016:
10/11/2016
separatedfoundfrom :
during
Corrected.
the time of
gas meter
On 21/08/2016:
15/01/2017:
inspection.
room
Corrected.
Corrected as During
per
follow
previous upfollow-
On 16/04/2017:
inspection
up.
Corrected.
No progressive storage
was
action notafter
found.last
21 Collapsible gates / Replace all gates / sliding doors along Work is done. 28/02/2016 On 18/02/2016:
16/04/2017:: Within 1 month
10/11/2016
follow-up Corrected
sliding doors are the means of egress with side- Partially
Corrected.
Corrected
inspection.as per
provided at building hinged, swinging egress doors. If Corrected.
On 15/01/2017:
previous Most
follow-
exits, and exit locks are required for security of
up.the Collapsible
Corrected.
discharge on all floors. reasons, utilize special door locking gates
Removed. were
features complying with NFPA 101. replaced with
swing doors with
On 16/04/2017:
no locking as per
Corrected
features/locking
previous follow-
features
ups.
complying with
NFPA 101. Sliding
doors were found
in exits at ground
floor.
22 The fire alarm system is Replace the fire alarm system with a Work is under progress 30/06/2016 On 18/02/2016: Design within 4 In Progress
antiquated, not a listed new, listed addressable fire alarm Partially months,
system, and does not provide alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72. corrected. install
and notification features Reviewed drawing within 9
consistent with acceptable standards from Accord was months
available during
2nd follow-up
inspection.
Installation was
23 Inspection, testing, and Inspect, test and maintain the fire Works are done regularly and records 18/02/2016 On 18/02/2016:
almost completed. Within 3 months Corrected
maintenance for the fire alarm system, and keep written are kept. All
Firethe documents
doors, HVAC
alarm system is not in records on-site, in accordance with regarding
system, fire pump
accordance with NFPA NFPA 72. inspection,
controls should testing
be
72. and maintenance
interfaced with
were
FACP if observed
applicable.
on-site.
Factory have to
On
prove04/05/2016:
whether the
Corrected.
installed fire alarm
24 The building is equipped Remove single-station smoke alarms. 20/06/2016 On
cable18/02/2016:
has been It Within 6 months Corrected
21/08/2016:
with single-station smoke alarms. Provide automatic smoke detection is an integrated
Corrected.
certified byFactory
any
Smoke alarm activation sounds only throughout the building in part
thirdof
managementFire or
party alarm
is
not.
a local alarm and does not provide accordance with NFPA 72. system.
maintaining
(Commissioning of
automatic fire alarm notification of On
the 04/05/2016:
existing
system in- It
system
occupants. is
andankeeping
front integrated
of
part of Fire
checklist
contractor/ alarm
records
3rd
system.
on-site.
party will be done
On 21/08/2016:
10/11/2016 :It
by Accord)
25 Inspection, testing, and Inspect, test and maintain the Inspection, testing and maintenance 18/02/2016 On
Onan18/02/2016:
is integrated It Within 3 months Corrected
Corrected.
04/05/2016:
maintenance records for emergency lighting system in are carried out and records are kept. All
hasthe
part
On of documents
Fire
15/01/2017:
been Alarm
found
the emergency lighting accordance with The ACCORD regarding
System.
Corrected.
same as it was Factory
system were not standard. Keep Written records on- inspection,
On
is 10/11/2016
maintaining
last(2nd) testing
follow-a:
available. site. and
up. maintenance
Corrected.
standard checklist
were
On
as per
Factory observed
15/01/2017:
code.
asking
on-site.
Corrected
31/08/2016 asnot
per
On 04/05/2016:
previous
accepted. follow-
16/04/2017:
Final
Corrected.
up.
time line expired.
26 New Finding: Provide a minimum 2-hr fire rated Work is under progress. 18/02/2016 On
On 18/02/2016:
21/08/2016: Within 3 months Corrected
21/08/2016:
Unsealed penetrations and openings shaft to separate the utility risers Corrected.
On Factory
16/04/2017:
Partially
are located in the fire rated from each floor level. Penetrations
is keeping as
Corrected
corrected. were
per
Factory
floor/ceiling assemblies. Seal all penetrations and openings in sealed
emergency
previous with &fire
follow-
has installed exit
floors/ceiling assemblies to maintain concrete
light casting.
alarmmaintenance
up. system but
the fire separation. On 04/05/2016:
checklist
interfacing record
work is
Corrected.
on-site
remaining.as per
On
On 21/08/2016:
Accord standard.:
10/11/2016
Corrected.
On 10/11/2016 :
In progress.
27 New Finding: Submit the as-built design of fire Work is under progress. 30/06/2016 On 18/02/2016:
10/11/2016
Corrected.
Reviewed drawing : Design submission In Progress
The existing factory building with an fighting system to Accord in Drawing
Corrected.
On
from has been
15/01/2017:
Accord was Within
occupiable floor greater than 10 m accordance with NFPA 14 & reviewed
On byFactory 2 months and
15/01/2017:
Corrected.
present during
(33 ft) above the finished grade is installation should be as per the Accord.
Corrected
is maintaining
inspection. as a Modification (if
not protected with an approved reviewed design Installation
previous
standard
Installation almost required) within 4
follow-up
checklist
standpipe system. Reviewed design process
but
as has not months.
penetrations
per
complete.code.
was not found during follow-up been
were startedduring
found
On 15/01/2017: yet.
inspection On
the 04/05/2016:
time of
16/04/2017:
ACCORD reviewed It
has been
inspection.
Corrected.
design wasfound
same as itFactory
available. was
last(2nd)
On follow-
16/04/2017:
didn't start the
up.
Unsealed
modification work
On
yet.21/08/2016:
penetrations shall
Standpipe
be sealed system
drawing
properly. has been
On 16/04/2017:
28 New Finding: Provide parapets or guards with a Work is completed. 18/02/2016 On 18/02/2016: Within Corrected
Guard rail provided in the roof which minimum height of 1067mm (42 Corrected. 3 months
is less than 42 inch. inch.). On 04/05/2016:
Corrected.
On 21/08/2016:
Corrected.
On 10/11/2016 :
Corrected.
On 15/01/2017:
29 New Finding: Remove manual on/off switches from Work is done. 18/02/2016 On 18/02/2016:
Corrected as per Within 1 Corrected
Manual on-off switch is exit sign and emergency lighting units Corrected.
previous follow- month
provided for Exit sign and emergency to prevent them from being switched Manual
up. on-off
lighting units. This was off. switch has been
reflected throughout the removed from exit
On 16/04/2017:
building in various sign and as
Corrected
locations. emergency
previous follow-
lighting
up. unit.
On 04/05/2016:
30 New Finding: Provide stair designation signs, Work is done. 18/02/2016 On 18/02/2016: Immediately
Corrected. Corrected
Building did not have occupant load signs Corrected.
On 21/08/2016:
stair designation signs and emergency evacuation plans at On 04/05/2016:
Corrected.
at the floor entrances. required locations. Corrected.
On 10/11/2016 :
Building did not have On 21/08/2016:
Corrected.
occupant load signs and Corrected.
On 15/01/2017: Note:
emergency evacuation Factory
Corrected. should
plans at exits. update
Removed. occupant
load and stair
31 New Findings (2nd Follow-up): Based Test the emergency lighting system 18/05/2016 On 18/02/2016:
designation
16/04/2017: signs. Immediately Corrected
on the number and location of on each floor and provide additional New
On Finding. :
10/11/2016
Corrected.
emergency lights observed, emergency fixtures to provide On 04/05/2016: In
Corrected.
adequate illumination levels are not adequate illumination along the progress.
On 15/01/2017:
anticipated along egress routes. means of egress. Provide a minimum Emergency
Corrected. lights
illumination of 10 lux at the floor were found to be
Provided.
level within exit stairs and exit inadequate in
discharge paths and minimum 2.5 lux number.
On 16/04/2017:
along exit access aisles. On 21/08/2016:
Corrected.
32 New Finding (On 21/08/2016): Provide handrails on both sides of the 20/09/2016 New
FactoryFinding Within 1 month Corrected
Handrails are not provided on both exit stair and ramp. New handrails On 10/11/2016
management is :
sides of the exit stair. shall have a minimum height of 865 Corrected.
increasing
mm (34 in.) and a maximum height of On 15/01/2017:
emergency light
965 mm (38 in.) as measured from Corrected.
on aisles as per
the leading edge of the tread. standard and
Intermediate handrails shall be On 16/04/2017:
confirms that this
provided when the stair width Corrected.
issue will be
exceeds 2.2 m (87 in.) completed within
33 New Finding (On 21/08/2016): Provide dedicated storage rooms 20/09/2016 New
10th Finding
September, Within 1 month In Progress
Storage rooms and process areas separated by minimum 1-hr fire-rated On 10/11/2016 : It
2016.
used for combustible storage are not construction. Where separate storage was found same:
On 10/11/2016
separated by fire rated construction rooms are not feasible, provide as it was before.
In progress. The
on all floors in Building-1. defined storage areas and limit the Note:
factorySee Accord
storage arrangement as follows: - Standard
management will
Maximum height of 2.45m (8ft.) and -3.4.2.1.6
provided
maximum area of 23m2 (250 ft2) – If miscellaneous
emergency light .
sprinkler protected: maximum height storage.
On 15/01/2017:
of 3.66m (12ft.) and maximum area On
Work15/01/2017:
is in
of 93m2 (305ft2) Separate areas of No action taken
progress.
unenclosed combustible storage by a yet for in-process
minimum clear distance of 3m (10ft.). storages. Huge in-
On 16/04/2017:
process
Corrected. storages
Lights
were found on
have been
34 New Finding in 6th Follow-up: Separate the generator and 15/02/2017 New Finding Within 1 month In Progress
Generator and transformer room is transformer room by a minimum 2-hr
not separated by fire rated fire rated construction. Seal and/or On 16/04/2017: It
construction (openings, non-rated protected all openings to maintain was found same
doors, penetrations) Location: Beside fire separations. as before.
ETP

35 New Finding in 6th Follow-up: Dining Re-locate the dining area or separate 15/02/2017 New Finding Within 1 month In Progress
area is not separated from other the dining area from other
occupancies with fire rated occupancies by 2-hr. fire rated On 16/04/2017:
assemblies construction. Not completed
yet.

36 New Finding in 6th Follow-up: The Provide minimum aisle widths of 36- 15/02/2017 New Finding Within 1 month In Progress
width of egress aisles is less than 36- inch.
inch. On 16/04/2017:
Aisles shall be
kept free of
storage. Clear 36
inch aisles shall be
maintained.
37 New Finding in 6th Follow-up: EMR Separate the EMR room by a 15/02/2017 New Finding Within 1 month In Progress
room is not separated by fire rated minimum 2-hr fire rated construction.
construction (openings, non-rated Seal and/or protected all openings to On 16/04/2017:
doors, penetrations) maintain fire separations. Not completed
yet.

38 New Finding in 6th Follow-up: Keep egress path and stair clear of 18/01/2017 New Finding Immediate In Progress
Storage was located in the egress storage.
path. On 16/04/2017: It
was found same
as before.
Date
09-May-2017 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Bangladesh Accord Remediation Summary of Actions Required

Factory Name & Address Chaity Composite Ltd., Chotto Shilmondi, Tripurdi, Sonargaon, Narayanganj, Dhaka
Date of Inspection by Accord 7-Apr-2014
Accord Rating
Finance Plan Agreed Yes

Comments from
Item No Accord Inspection Observation Accord Action Plan Final Action Plan Final Timeline Accord Accord Timeline Progress Status

1 HT service cable dropping from pole HT cable dropping from the pole Necessary actions have been taken as 28/07/2014 On 18/02/16: Within 3 months Corrected
is not protected near the base of the must be protected in steel pipe of recommended to protect the cable. Already verified in
pole, above ground level. required size at least 2m from the First follow up
ground level to protect from physical inspection.
injury by moving objects. The cable
should be carried in required sized
PVC pipe for carrying it through
underground.
2 Oil leakage from the transformer i.e. Leakage must be checked during Leakage has been stopped 30/03/2016 On 18/02/2016: Within 1 month Corrected
oil is leaking through the booster. maintenance and repaired as Though corrected
necessary. Install vertical risers to at 1st follow up
support both the HT and HT cables as but due to poor
well as reduce strain on the maintenance this
termination point (Booster). issue raise again.
This issue is still
open. New
committed time
3 Cable trench without cover in Disconnect the transformer from the Cable trenches have been cleaned. 30/03/2016 On
line18/02/2016:
is given till Within 3 months Corrected
transformer room filled with grid and clean the cable trench. Metallic covers have been provided Though
30/03/16. corrected
excessive lint and dust. Metallic cover (checkered plate) on cable trench in the transformer at
On1st follow up
04/05/2016:
should be provided on cable trench room. Routine cleaning programme but due to poor
Corrected.
to prevent the damage of cable has been established. maintenance this
insulation or falling of operator issue raise again.
during maintenance. Establish a This issue is still
routine cleaning program as a part of open. New
periodic maintenance to keep the committed time
trench neat and clean. line is given till
30/03/16.
On 04/05/2016:
Not Corrected. In
ETP room and
generator room
found cable
trench found open
and filled with lint
and dust.
On 21/08/2016:
Corrected.
4 Cables not supported and protected Install cable tray with protective Work has been done. 30/03/2016 Within 3 months Corrected
in transformer room. cover to support and protect the On 18/02/2016:
cables. This issue is still
open. New
committed time
line is given till
30/03/16.
On 04/05/2016:
Not Corrected.
5 Panel door not connected with earth Provide earth connection for body All panel boards have been 30/03/2016 On 21/08/2016: Within 2 month Corrected
bond. and doors of metallic distribution connected with earth bond. On 18/02/2016:
Corrected.
boards using green cables preferably This issue is still
braid so that the metallic door open. New
remains at zero potential all the time. committed time
line is given till
30/03/16.
On 04/05/2016:
Corrected.
6 Panel base plate not installed and Collect a base plate for the panel and Work has been done 30/03/2016 On 18/02/2016: Within 1 month. Corrected
excessive lint and dust found inside make circular hole into it and provide This issue is still
panel. cable glands according to the open. New
respective cable size for cable entry committed time
and exit so that the cables are not line is given till
stressed on the sharp edges of the 30/03/16.
hole of panels. Provide covers (of On 04/05/2016:
non-combustible material) if any Not Corrected.
additional gap remains after installing Cable gland is
7 Excessive dust and lint deposit in Clean regularly
cable to protectand protect
ingress the &
of dust panel
lint Cleaning is done regularly. 30/03/2016 On 18/02/2016:
higher in size and Within 1 month Corrected
control panel. from
insideingress
panel. of
. lint and dust by This
thereissue is still
are also
sealing all the unused openings of open.
unusedNew glands
the panel. committed
which needtime to
line
seal.is given till
30/03/16.
On 21/08/2016:
On 04/05/2016:
Corrected.
Corrected.
8 Cables arranged haphazardly inside Cables inside panel must be securely Work has been done accordingly. 30/03/2016 On 18/03/2016: Within 1 month Corrected
panel. fastened through slotted PVC wiring This issue is still
ducts to avoid crossing live parts. open. New
committed time
line is given till
30/03/16.
On 04/05/2016:
Corrected.
9 Cables not supported in channel Cables should be carried and 30/03/2016 On 18/02/2016: Within 3 months Corrected
properly. supported in cable channel or tray This issue is still
throughout it’s whole length. Provide open. New
metallic cover on channel to make it committed time
dust and vermin proof. line is given till
30/03/16.
On 04/05/2016:
Not Corrected.
On 21/08/2016:
Not Corrected.
On 10/11/2016:
Corrected.
10 Cables carried in flexible pipes under The entering/leaving cables from Actions have been taken as 28/07/2014 On 18/02/2016: Within 3 months Corrected
control panels not supported and control panels should be carried in recommended Already verified in
protected. rigid PVC/steel pipe. The rigid pipe First follow up
should be continuous through-out its inspection.
length and properly supported
(clamped with saddle, at regular
interval of 600 mm).The conduit shall
run vertically or horizontally, shall
never at angle.
11 Cables connected directly to bus bar Use proper sized lugs according to Works have been done . 28/07/2014 On 18/02/2016: Within 1 month Corrected
without using lugs. the respective cable size to terminate Already verified in
cables on bus bar. Use proper First follow up
puncher to punch the lugs. inspection.

12 Flexible PVC pipes found inside The flexible pipes should be removed Works are done 28/07/2014 On 18/02/2016: Within 1 month Corrected
panel. from the panel. Install slotted wiring Already verified in
ducts to route and arrange cables First follow up
inside panel. inspection.

13 Cables submerged in water of cable Water in cable trenches must be Work is already done 30/10/2015 On 04/05/2016: Within 3 months Corrected
trench drained and provision should be Corrected at 2nd
incorporated to keep the trenches follow up
clean and dry. inspection.

14 Combustible material hanging on the Remove combustible materials Work is already done 28/07/2014 On 04/05/2016: Within 1 month Corrected
cable duct. hanging on the BBT. Awareness Already verified in
should be raised about this issue First follow up
inspection.

15 New Finding: Prepare SLD more informative thus 30/03/2016 On 18/02/2016: 3 Months In Progress
Electrical Single Line Diagram (SLD) anyone can understand it. This issue is still
has inadequate information which open. New
has no effectiveness. committed time
line is given till
30/03/16.
On 04/05/2016:
Not Corrected.
Single line
diagram does not
match with
existing system.
Make it as built by
putting the
actual/existing
16 New Finding: Redesign/modify LPS for your factory 30/03/2016 On 18/02/2016: 4 Months In Progress
Lightning Protections System (LPS) is to increase safety; Factory have to Design needs
inadequate for the factory & No submit LPS design to Accord before modification.
drawing available in the factory. starting This issue is still
open. New
committed time
line is given till
30/03/16.
On 04/05/2016:
17 New Finding: Identify each earth pit and mark it for Works have been done . 31/12/2015 On
Not18/02/2016:
Corrected. 2 Months Corrected
Earth Pits are not identifiable & Earth periodic maintenance purpose. All Identify each
Installation is still
resistance record is unavailable earthing systems shall be tested for earth
pending.pit and mark
resistance on any dry day not less it
Onfor periodic
21/08/2016:
than once in every two years. A maintenance
Not Corrected.
record of every earth test made and purpose. Test
On 10/11/2016:
the result shall be kept for not less again the faulty
Not Corrected.
than two years and shall be available pits with pictorial
Installation almost
to the Inspector when required. evidence.
completed.
18 New Finding: Insulation resistant test of all the Works have been done . 31/12/2015 On
This04/05/2016:
issue will be 2 Months
15/01/2017: Corrected
Insulation resistance test of electrical cables must be performed once every Corrected
verified at 2nd
again
Not corrected. in
cable is not performed 2 year cycle and recorded (this must follow
next up
inspection.
On 16/04/2017:
require a complete power shut off) inspection.
On
Not04/05/2016:
Corrected
Found corrected
in previous follow-
up visit.

19 New Finding: Arrange periodic inspection & Works have been done . 30/03/2016 On 18/02/2016: 2 Months Corrected
Hot spots at terminations inside thermal scan at least twice in a year This issue is still
panel. Thermographic inspection to identify the overloading, loose open. New
record is unavailable. connection, unbalanced load which committed time
may cause the excessive heat-rise line is given till
and take action accordingly. However, 30/03/16.
immediately correct such points. On 04/05/2016:
Corrected.
20 New Finding: All Maintenance record should be Maintenance record is now available. 30/03/2016 On 18/02/2016: 2 Months Corrected
No maintenance record or checklist kept & Maintenance in charge/Safety Electrical safety training has started. Electrical safety
is available in factory. officer should check the record with training and
housekeeping. awareness
program for the
electrical personal
and workers must
be initiated and
recorded
21 New Finding: Check the transformer oil condition Works have been done . 03/11/2015 On 04/05/2016:
according to NFPA 2 Months Corrected
Transformer Oil Test report is by performing oil test. Do it once in a Corrected at 2nd
70E This issue is
unavailable year and keep the record. follow up New
still open.
inspection.
committed time
line is given till
30/03/16.
On 04/05/2016:
Corrected.
22 New Finding: Terminate each power cable at single Works have been done . 30/03/2016 On 18/02/2016: 1 Month Corrected
Multiple cables terminated at MCCB terminal and use proper sized cable This issue is still
terminals/ Bus bar. lug. open. New
committed time
line is given till
30/03/16.
On 04/05/2016:
Not Corrected.
On 21/08/2016:
23 New Finding: Put purposely made phase separator Proper phase separators have been 30/03/2016 On 18/02/2016:
Corrected. 1 Month Corrected
Phase barrier/separator has not (rubber type) between two phases; installed. This issue is still
installed. also terminate cables by proper sized open. New
cable lugs and cover cable lugs by committed time
heat shrink. line is given till
30/03/16.
On 04/05/2016:
Corrected.
24 New Finding: All unterminated wires shall be All unterminated wires have been 30/03/2016 On 18/02/2016: 2 Months Corrected
Unterminated wire/BBT is kept inside removed removed. This issue is still
the electrical panel/cable tray. open. New
committed time
line is given till
30/03/16.
On 04/05/2016:
Corrected.
25 New Finding: Existing cables with joints must be 30/03/2016 On 18/02/2016: 2 Months Corrected
Cables in service are joined (splicing) spliced using butt splicing kits and This issue is still
between terminations. then should be insulated with open. New
electrical tapes. Joints must be committed time
supported and protected. line is given till
30/03/16.
On 04/05/2016:
Corrected.
26 New Finding: Need to provide electrical graded Work is done. 30/09/2015 On 04/05/2016: 1 Month Corrected
MCCB is installed without any enclosure Corrected at 2nd
enclosure follow up
inspection.

27 New Finding: Make a brick built separation Work is done 03/12/2015 On 04/05/2016: 3 Months Corrected
No separation between LT panels between LT and HT units; ensure that Corrected at 2nd
and HT units (Transformer, HT after making separator you have follow up
switchgear ) adequate ventilation (cross inspection.
ventilation) and working clearance
around each electrical equipment
28 New Finding: Adjust or replace all the 30/03/2016 On 18/02/2016: 2 Months In Progress
Oversized circuit breakers or Circuit MCCBs/MCBs according to cable This issue is still
breakers are not adjusted ampacity (connected load). Avoid open. New
accordingly using different sized cable at the committed time
terminals line is given till
30/03/16.
On 04/05/2016:
Not Corrected.
On 21/08/2016:
29 New Finding: Ensure proper support by using cable Work has been done. 30/03/2016 On
Not18/02/2016:
Corrected. 2 Months Corrected
Cables in PVC flexible pipe are tray or ladder. You may use C-channel This issue is still
On 10/11/2016:
hanging/running on wall without any or metallic clamp to support the PVC open. New
Not Corrected.
support and protection. flexible pipe containing power cables. committed
On 15/01/2017: time
line
Not is given till
corrected.
30/03/16.
On 16/04/2017:
On
Not04/05/2016:
Corrected
Not Corrected.
On 21/08/2016:
30 New Finding: Replace cable tray by wider one; or 30/05/2016 On 18/02/2016:
Corrected. 3 Months In Progress
Cable tray is overloaded with use additional cable tray to distribute This issue is still
excessive cables; eventually top cables thus 20-25% tray area are kept open. New
cover has of no use. free (if you cover it) committed time
line is given till
30/03/16.
Time extension
given form
30/03/2016 to
31 New Finding: Use single pole/Double pole instead Work has been done. 30/03/2016 On 18/02/2016:
30/05/2016 2 Months Corrected
One phase/Two phase used in a of Three phase MCCB. This issue is still
On 04/05/2016:
Three phase MCCB. open. New
Not Corrected.
committed
On 21/08/2016: time
line
Not is given till
corrected.
30/03/16.
On 10/11/2016:
On
Not04/05/2016:
Corrected.
Corrected.
On 15/01/2017:
Not corrected.
32 New Finding: Hang this instruction near all Work has been done. 30/03/2016 On
Cables18/02/2016:
are 1 Month Corrected
Instruction for CPR electrical equipment (LT panel, MDB, (1)All distribution
disorganized and
(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) or FDB, DB, SDB) on a visible location boards shall be
not fastened.
Electrical shock restoration is not marked
On 16/04/2017:
present permanently,
Not Correctedas
the case may be,
provided a unique
ID number (e.g.
MDB-1).
33 New Finding: Indicator light should be connected Works have been done . 31/12/2015 On
(2)Put18/02/2016:
electrical 1 Month Corrected
Indicator light is not glowing & with control device such as fuse or At few location
insulation (rubber
somewhere it is mounted without MCB. this
mat)issueon theis still
control device. present,
working area solveof
those quickly.
each electrical
However
installation this
issue is Corrected
(Transformer/LT
& will be
panel/MDB/DB/S
rechecked
DB/ other manual in the
next
operatedinspection.
On 04/05/2016:
machineries). This
Found
issue iscorrected
still open.
in
New thecommitted
previous
inspection.
time line is given
till 30/03/16.
34 New Finding:
Cables/BBT passing through
wall/floor slab are not protected at
the entry/exit point(s)
Cables/BBT passing through Works have been done. 31/12/2015 On 04/05/2016: 3 Months Corrected
permanent wall/floor slab must be Corrected at 2nd
protected. Seal the opening by fire follow up
rated material protecting power inspection.
cables thus no smoke can pass
through this

35 New Finding: Use insulated rubber cap to cover all Work is done 30/09/2015 On 04/05/2016: 1 Month Corrected
Battery terminals are left open the battery terminals Corrected at 2nd
follow up
inspection.

36 New Finding: Fill the transformer breather oil cup Works have been done. 30/05/2016 On 04/05/2016: 1 Month Corrected
Transformer Breather oil cup is by transformer oil. Not Corrected.
empty New timeline is
given till 30th-
May-2016.
On 21/08/2016:
Corrected.

37 New Finding: Two separate earth connection & one 05/06/2016 On 04/05/2016: 1 Month Corrected
Inadequate sized earth cable separate and distinct Neutral Not Corrected.
connected to generator & connection must be provided over Two point frame
transformer frame. generator & transformer. Earth earthing is found
connection must be half of phase for transformer,
conductor/follow manufacturer/ but still diesel
suppliers recommendation. generator one
point frame
earthing. Factory
38 New Finding: Ensure at least 1 meter (or equal to Works have been done. 15/06/2016 On 04/05/2016:
is advised to close 2 Months Corrected
Inadequate working space around the width of board, whichever is Not Corrected.
this issue within
panels and access to the panel is higher) working clearance in front of New timeline is
stipulated
inconvenient. each panel. given till 15th-
timeline.
June-2016.
On 21/08/2016:
On
Not21/08/2016:
corrected.
Not Corrected.
On 10/11/2016:
On
Not10/11/2016:
Corrected.
Corrected.
On 15/01/2017:
39 New Finding: Panel door All metal panel doors shall have earth Works have been done. 15/06/2016 On 04/05/2016: 1 Month
Corrected. Corrected
has no earth connection connection with a 4 ram earth cable. Not Corrected. In
few distribution
boards earth
busbar installed
on insulator. In
this case provide
additional
connection to
body and then to
panel door. New
committed
timeline is given
till 15th-June-
2016.
40 New Finding: Cable
termination at the motor terminal
box is directly connected to
terminals without proper gland.
(1)All equipment termination must Works have been done. 31/05/2016 On 04/05/2016: 1 Month Corrected
be done with proper termination Corrected.
including cable glands to avoid
ingression of moisture and dust
entering the terminals.
(2)Remove combustible
materials(wooden plunk)

41 New Finding: Ensure proper safety arrangement. Work is done 20/03/2016 On 04/05/2016: 1 Month Corrected
Electrical/Maintenance/Construction Considering
work is going on without safety present situation
this is consider
corrected.

42 New Finding:
Power cables entering to or exiting
from Distribution board/panel are
not properly fixed & supported..
Power cables entering to or exiting Works have been done. 31/05/2016 On 04/05/2016: 1 Month Corrected
from distribution board/panel must Corrected. Cables
be fixed through Panel base/top plate have been
using cable glands (metal/PVC). You removed from the
may use cable tray/ladder to support panel.
cables.

43 New Finding: Wires close/attached to steam 15/06/2016 On 04/05/2016: 1 Month Corrected

Exposed and heated steam line is line/heat source must be protected Not Corrected.
close to cable channel. from external heat. In unavoidable Need to provide
case provide proper insulation for the additional
heat source/steam line. Normally insulation
power cable should keep 0.9m apart between the
from hot area. steam line and
power line. New
timeline is given
44 New Finding: Connect and ensure all the manually Works have been done. 15/06/2016 On 04/05/2016: 1 Month
till 15th-June- Corrected
Manually operated machines have operated machines with earth Not
2016. Corrected. For
no earth connection manually
On 21/08/2016:
operated machine
Not corrected.
earthing is
On 10/11/2016:
provided
Corrected.but for
motor/pump is
not earthed yet.
New timeline is
45 New Finding: Electrical elements shall be fixed Work is done. 10/03/2016 On
given04/05/2016:
till 15th- 1 Month Corrected
Electrical elements are installed properly/remove the broken one by a Corrected.
June-2016 The
without proper support/improper new one socket has been
On 21/08/2016:
way removed
Corrected.from the
generator frame.
46 New Finding: Take necessary initiative thus every 15/06/2016 On 04/05/2016: 1 Month In Progress
Panel/Distribution boxes are not panel/distribution board can be Not Corrected.
readily accessible easily accessible Change the
orientation so that
all circuit breaker
can operate easily
or make sure the
top of the panel
height is 2meter
47 New Finding: Ensure adequate illumination in the Works have been done. 15/06/2016 On
from 04/05/2016:
floor. New 1 Month Corrected
Sub station room/panel/distribution sub station room & in front of Not Corrected.
timeline is given
board has inadequate illumination panel/distribution board thus any Substation room
till 15th-June-
maintenance can be done does
2016.not proper
comfortably (150 lux should be illumination
On 21/08/2016: and
maintained) ventilation.
Not Corrected New
timeline is given
On 10/11/2016:
till
Not15th-June-
Corrected.
2016.
On 15/01/2017:
48 New Finding: Eliminate loop cables; use single Work is done as asked.. 30/03/2016 On
Not04/05/2016:
21/08/2016:
corrected. 1 Month Corrected
Loop connection has used powering cable for each MCBs/MCCBs. You Corrected.
Combustible
multiple MCBs/MCCBs. may use bus bar to avoid multiple materials also
termination. stacked beside
panel.
On 16/04/2017:
Not Corrected

49 New Finding: Wires close/attached to boiler must Works have been done. 10/05/2016 On 04/05/2016: 1 Month Corrected
Wiring has done using flexible PVC be protected from external heat. Corrected.
cable around boiler surface. In unavoidable case use metal type
flexible pipe. Again Power cable
should keep 0.9m apart from hot
area.

50 New Finding: Ensure minimum 1.07m working 15/07/2016 On 04/05/2016: 3 Months In Progress
Inadequate space around space around the transformer (and Not Corrected.
transformer for performing related electrical installations) New timeline is
maintenance work given till 15th-
June-2016.
Factory asking
31/12/2016 not
accepted. Time
extension given till
51 New Finding: Ensure 2 meter distance between the Works have been done. 28/04/2016 On 04/05/2016: 2 Months
15/07/2016 Corrected
Water source is close to distribution water source & distribution board. Corrected.
On 21/08/2016:
board. To do so relocate the panel Not Corrected.
On 10/11/2016:
Not Corrected.
On 15/01/2017:
Not corrected.
Separation
between LT and
HT is not done
properly.
On 16/04/2017:
Not Corrected
52 New Finding:
Inadequate working space around
panels due to construction of
wall/installing dead front
construction in wrong way
Though at least 1 meter (or equal to Works have been done. 28/05/2016 On 04/05/2016: 1 Month Corrected
the width of board, whichever is Corrected.
higher) working clearance in front
this panel is present but if possible
relocate the wall Or change the
orientation of the dead front
construction.

53 New Finding: Need to improve the earthling system Work is under progress. More time 15/07/2016 On 04/05/2016: 2 Months Corrected
Neutral earthling is not separated for the whole electrical system. will be required Not Corrected.
from body earthling of the electrical Factory is working
system. on this. New
timeline is given
till 15th-June-
2016.
Factory asking
31/12/2016 not
54 New Finding: Lights in store room / storage Work is under progress. More time 15/07/2016 On 21/08/2016:
accepted. Time 1 Month Corrected
Light in store room / storage areas/Chemical shall be covered will be required Not Corrected.
extension given till
areas/Chemical room is uncovered. On 10/11/2016:
15/07/2016
Not Corrected.
On 21/08/2016:
Lights above
Not corrected.
temporary
On 10/11/2016: storage
is still uncovered.
Corrected.
On 15/01/2017:
Not corrected.
55 New Finding: Avoid power cable bending in 15/07/2016 On 21/08/2016:
Cables in store 2 Months Corrected
Power cables are bent excessively electrical system; in unavoidable case Corrected.
room are encaged
bend cables without any stress but in flexible
not less than 135 degree. conduits. Use
electrical
connection
through secure
path e.g. GI steel
pipe and you may
56 New Finding: a)Installed rated panel board to 15/07/2016 On
keep 21/08/2016:
switch 1 Month Corrected
a)Panel board installed in outdoor ensure degree of protection against Not Corrected.
outside of the
does not have adequate degree of windblown dust, rain and water. room
protection. b)For distribution board, along with On 10/11/2016:
16/04/2017:
b) Circuit is drawn from bus bar the main circuit breaker all outgoing Corrected.
Corrected
without Circuit breaker or any circuits shall have individual outgoing
protective means. circuit breaker.

57 New Finding: No/Inadequate Put electrical insulation (rubber mat) 30/09/2016 On 10/11/2016: 1 Month Corrected
rubber (insulation) mat on the on the working area of each electrical Corrected.
working are of distribution installation (Transformer/LT
board/Panel. panel/MDB/DB/SDB/ other manual
(Generator room) operated machineries).
58 New Finding: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 30/09/2016 On 10/11/2016: 1 Month Corrected
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be arranged by the factory Corrected.
for Electrical Work is not available. management team for the safety of
their employee and worker

59 New Finding: Resize earth lead cable/ECC for LT 10/11/2016 On 10/11/2016: 1 Month In Progress
Earth lead cable/Earth Continuity panel/MDB/DB; follow BNBC 2006 Not Corrected.
Conductor size is Part 8 chapter 2 section 2.8 for sizing Timeline extended
inadequate/undersize your earthing cables (Usually ECC up to 10/11/2016.
should be equal to the half of the On 15/01/2017:
respective phase cable). Not corrected.
On 16/04/2017:
Not Corrected
60 New Finding: Thermal inspection Arrange periodic inspection & 15/02/2017 On 15/01/2017: 1 Month Corrected
report outdated. thermal scan at least twice in a year Not corrected.
to identify the overloading, loose Thermal
connection, unbalanced load which inspection report
may cause the excessive heat-rise is generated, but
and take action accordingly. However, still hot spot
immediately correct such points. found.
Time extension is
given till
61 New Finding: 1. Splicing in the power cables shall 25/02/2017 On 16/04/2017: 1 Month
15/02/2017 In Progress
1. Cables in service are joined be avoided; in unavoidable cases Not Corrected
On 16/04/2017:
(splicing) between terminations. splicing, must be made following Corrected
2. Cable trench is uncleaned and proper guidance.
cables are laid on trench floor. 2. A cable trench shall always be keep
neat and clear; a cable tray shall be
installed in the trench to ensure
proper support for cables.
62 New Finding: 1. Panel base plates/back cover must 25/02/2017 On 16/04/2017: 1 Month In Progress
1. Panel base plates/back cover are be installed/ keep close, at all time, Not Corrected
removed/kept open to allow cable and cables entering panel must be
entry. firmly fixed with cable gland.
2. Power cables entering or exiting 2. Power cables entering or exiting
from Distribution board/panel are from distribution board/panel must
not properly fixed. be fixed through Panel base/top plate
using proper sized cable glands
(metal/PVC).
63 New Finding: 1. Periodic maintenance must be 25/02/2017 On 16/04/2017: 1 Month In Progress
1. Maintenance record doesn't done in the facility; proper and Not Corrected
reflect with housekeeping. relevant documentation shall be kept.
2. Electrical power distribution room 2. In front of each distribution board
is full of combustible material. should have at least 1.07 m
clearance. For stacking combustible
materials this clearance shall not be
less than 10 feet.
64 New Finding: 1. Lead acid battery terminals must 25/02/2017 On 16/04/2017: 1 Month In Progress
1. Lead acid battery terminals are left be covered/capped and rust must be Not Corrected
open checked and cleaned.
2. Transformer Silica gel is discolored 2. Silica gel shall be changed; or reuse
can be done, if color regains after
sundry.

65 New Finding: 1. Cables must be supported on cable 25/02/2017 On 16/04/2017: 1 Month In Progress
1. Power cables are laid on concrete ladder and riser with following Not Corrected
floor. standard cable laying technique.
2. Cable duct/channels are filled with Cables may be laid in cable trench
fluffs (Lint/dust). with covers.
2. Cable channels/ducts must be kept
neat and clean; these must be sealed
properly thus no scope of ingression
of fluffs.
66 New Finding: Generator must be placed in 30/05/2017 1 Month In Progress
Generator is operating at open sky permanent room. Minimum working
rather than putting it into a space (1.07m) around the Generator
permanent room (and related electrical installations)
must be ensured.

67 New Finding: Any kind of oil spillage/leakage must 30/05/2017 1 Month In Progress
Oil spillage/leakage has been be stopped; and generator must be
observed in generator room. kept always dry.

68 New Finding: Replace wooden support and it is 30/05/2017 1 Month In Progress

Wooden support used for electrical preferable to fix each electrical
installation/element. devices with noncombustible
support.

69 New Finding: Hot spots must be eliminated from 30/05/2017 1 Month In Progress
Hot Spots were observed at several entire electrical system and shall be
points. always carried forward.