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INITIAL ELECTRICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT(EAR)

Factory Name: AB Mart Fashionwear Ltd.

Address: 786 Kakil Sataish Boradawra 13/3 Purbopara MudafaTongi, Gazipur Tongi, Gazipur Dhaka Bangladesh

Assessor: Bureau Veritas

Date: 22 Apr 2015

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The Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety /21

Introduction to the Report

The following report contains a site profile and summary of non-conformities identified during an onsite assessment commissioned by theAlliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety (Alliance) and conducted by a third-party Qualified Assessment Firm (QAF). The assessment wasconducted against the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Assessment Protocols (APs) and Fire Safety and Structural Integrity Standard,which is harmonized with the factory assessment guidelines developed by Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) forthe Bangladesh National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA). The goal of the Alliance process is to provide clear and practical technicalrequirements by which Bangladeshi Ready Made Garment (RMG) Factories producing for Alliance members may be consistently and fairlyevaluated for fire, structural, and electrical safety in a non-duplicative manner. Each assessment will prompt action plans that will be used byRMG factories to systematically and sustainably improve safety conditions for garment workers. Beyond tracking and reporting on actionsteps taken in a transparent manner, the Alliance organization and its members will seek to further support factory improvements throughtechnical assistance, training, implementation support for functional Worker Committees, and in some cases financial assistance and wagesupport for workers if factories are closed for remediation.

The contents of the report do not constitute a guarantee of compliance with the applicable laws, the Alliance Standard or the absolute orcontinued safety against fire, electrical and/or structural integrity issues that may lead to injury or loss of life. The report is designed to providea non-exhaustive summary of risk issues, based on a limited sampling and duration of time onsite by the named QAF. Neither the QAF northe Alliance can certify or guarantee the quality, outcome, or effectiveness of actions taken in response to the report.

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

FactoryName:

AB Mart Fashionwear Ltd.

Address: 786 Kakil Sataish Boradawra 13/3 Purbopara Mudafa Tongi, GazipurTongi, Gazipur Dhaka Bangladesh


Date: 22 Apr 2015



GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information

Factory Name: AB Mart Fashionwear Ltd.

Address: 786 Kakil Sataish Boradawra 13/3 Purbopara Mudafa Tongi, Gazipur Tongi, Gazipur Dhaka Bangladesh

Country: Bangladesh

Province: Dhaka

City: Tongi, Gazipur

Zip Code:

Audit Duration: 1 Days

Re-Audit: Re-Audit After 0 Months

Draft Report Date : 23/04/2015

Final Report Date : 07-May-2015

Are all action items fromprevious assessmentcomplete? :

N/A

Buildings in Complex : There is one building in the factory premise which is the RCC main production building.

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

Owned

Number of BuildingLevels (Stories) :

Five Story RCC Building: Building height (Highest occupied floor level): 13.11 m or 43 ft [Height up to roof:15.55 m or 51 ft]; Stories above grade: 5, Stories below grade: 0, Occupied levels: 5.

Approximate BuildingArea (SF) :

Total area of the building in the factory premises: 32,400 sft.

Date of BuildingConstruction :

Factory personnel informed the date of construction as follows: Construction started in 2006 and finished inMar 2008.

Date of Last BuildingRenovation/Addition :

Factory personnel informed the date of last building renovation or addition as follows: Finished in 2013.

Ancillary Structures inComplex :

No Ancillary Structure in complex.

Approximate AncillaryStructures Area (SF) :

N/A

Number of Occupants : 626

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Date: 22 Apr 2015



Provide brief descriptionof the electrical systemfor each building.:

AB Mart Fashion Wear Ltd. is supplied with 11KV from local utility company Rural Electricity Board (REB).Main source: REB, Own Transformer (150 KVA)- 01 No., Diesel Generator (165 KVA)- 01 No., COS-01 No.,MDB -01 No.and SDB-04 Nos.

Physical location ofSubstation? :

Ground Floor, Main Building.

What equipment/loadsdoes the UPS serve? :

IPS serves fire alarm, emergency lighting and exit signage, etc.

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Date: 22 Apr 2015



ASSESSMENT FINDINGS

Electrical System Information

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

Priority Level: High

Non-Compliance Level: 1

Description: Though electrical drawing is available at site, it is not as built or up to date.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Single line diagram but not as built.

Suggested Plan ofAction:

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

Suggested DeadlineDate:

21 Jun 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7

Electrical System Maintenance

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



Description: Workers that operate and maintain the electrical system have not receivedelectrical safety training.

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


Develop and implement an electrical safety program. Include key topics suchas lock-out/tag-out procedures, personal protective equipment requirements,etc. Keep records of completed electrical training available on site.


21 Jun 2015

Standard: Reference NFPA 70e for example

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

Priority Level: Medium


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Date: 22 Apr 2015



Description: No periodical Insulation Resistance Measurement Program established andrecorded.

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


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


21 Jun 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.4 Insulation Tests and 10.13.8Electrical Inspections

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



Description: Thermographic scans of electrical equipment are not completed.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No thermographic scan report was found.


Complete thermographic scans at least on a three year cycle. Thermographicscans should be completed in accordance with the Standard for InfraredInspection of Electrical Systems & Rotating Equipment and NFPA70B or acomparable standard.


21 Jun 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

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



Description: No document found to verify that the transformer does not contain harmfulsubstances such as PCBs.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No evidence found.


Consult with manufacturer to determine if transformer contains harmfulsubstances. If harmful substances are found, consider replacing transformersto reduce health hazards.

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Date: 22 Apr 2015




21 Jun 2015

Standard: Not Applicable

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



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

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


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


21 Jun 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13 Inspection and Testing and Part 13Section 13.6 Housekeeping

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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Transformer oil analysis has not been completed on the main servicetransformer.

Source of Findings: Document Review: No document of transformer oil analysis was found.


Complete an oil analysis on applicable transformers at appropriate intervalsbased on voltage and power.


21 Jun 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections

Electrical System Conditions

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



Description: Combustible materials are stored within the substation room.

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Date: 22 Apr 2015



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


Remove all combustible materials within the substation room.


26 Apr 2015

Standard: Not Applicable

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



Description: Distribution boards are not metal enclosed with dead front construction.Location: All distribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards are not metal enclosed with dead frontconstruction.


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


24 May 2015

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

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



Description: Indications of overheating were observed at some locations and the detailedobservations were uploaded in thermographic scan report. Location: AllDistribution Boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Indications of overheating.


Find out the cause of overheating, overloading, or signs of burning and takeproper action. Consider replacement of equipment immediately if necessary.


17 May 2015


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Date: 22 Apr 2015



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



Description: Multi looping of wiring/cables observed at circuit breakers within distributionboards. Location: MDB/GF, SDB/GF, SDB/1st Floor, SDB/2nd Floor.

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


Remove multi looping of wiring/cables at circuit breakers within distributionboards.


21 Jun 2015

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

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



Description: All metal in the building is not connected to the building earthing/groundingsystem such as metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metalwater pipe. Location: Throughout the building.

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


Connect all metal in the building to the building earthing system such as metalrebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metal water pipe.


21 Jun 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10 Earthing

Question: The substation room has the required fire rating/protection and is physicallyseparated from the remainder of the building.



Description: The substation room does not have the required fire rating (Fire rated door hasnot been used) protection and is not physically separated from the remainderof the building.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No fire rated door used for substation room.


Consult with an expert fire engineer and provide adequate fire rating/protectionfor substation room.

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Date: 22 Apr 2015




21 Jun 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 3 Section 3.4.2.1.4

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



Description: Distribution boards are not provided with adequate clearance. Location:SDB/GF.

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


Provide clearance of at least 1 m (39 in) in front of switchboards and/ordistribution boards.


24 May 2015


Question: No circuits are drawn for loads without the incorporation of a overcurrentprotection device (circuit breaker).



Description: Circuits are drawn for loads without the incorporation of an overcurrentprotection device (circuit breaker). Location: SDB/1st Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No protection device.


Ensure overcurrent protection device (circuit breaker) for each and every load.


21 Jun 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.9 Protection of Circuits

Question: Is electrical wiring/cables sized according to capacity of circuit breakers (Nohigher rated circuit breakers with lower rated wiring)?



Description: Electrical wiring/cables are not sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.Location: SDB/2nd Floor.

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Date: 22 Apr 2015



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


Consult with a qualified Electrical Engineer and ensure electrical wiring/cablesare sized according to capacity of circuit breakers.


21 Jun 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections.

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



Description: Light fixtures without protective covers are installed in storage areas. Location:Finishing section, GF.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Light fixtures without protective covers are installed in storageareas.


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


26 Apr 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

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



Description: Substation room is not clean and free from dirt, lint, oil and debris. Location:SS Room, GF.

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


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


26 Apr 2015


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Date: 22 Apr 2015



Question: Are all switchboards and/or distribution boards properly grounded (earthed)?



Description: Distribution boards are not properly grounded (earthed). Location: Alldistribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate grounding.


Provide grounding (earthing) for switchboards and/or distribution boards asper BNBC section 2.8.1.


21 Jun 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10.2 Circuit and System Earthing

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



Description: Distribution boards do not have clear identification markings. Location: Alldistribution boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No clear identification markings.


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


24 May 2015

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

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



Description: Distribution boards do not have capacity information labels. Location: AllDistribution boards.

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


Provide capacity information labels (Maximum current rating, no of circuitbreakers etc.) for switchboards and/or distribution boards.


07 Jun 2015

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

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Date: 22 Apr 2015



Clad Switchgear and 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation

Question: Are switchboards and/or distribution boards provided with physical means toprevent the installation of more over current devices than that number forwhich the panel board was designed, rated, and listed.



Description: Switchboards and/or distribution boards are not provided with physical meansto prevent the installation of more over current devices than that number forwhich the panel board was designed, rated, and listed. Location: AllDistribution Boards.

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


Ensure switchboards and/or distribution boards provided with physical meansto prevent the installation of more over current devices than that number forwhich the panel board was designed, rated, and listed following NFPA 70section 408.54.


21 Jun 2015


Question: Are electrical wiring/cables properly identified?



Description: Electrical wiring/cables are not properly identified. Location: All DistributionBoards.

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


Ensure the means of identification is obtained by separate color coding,marking tape, tagging, or other approved means.


21 Jun 2015

Standard: Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56

Question: Stranded conductors having a nominal cross-sectional area 6mm2 or greaterare provided with cable sockets. Conductors below 6 mm2 without cablesockets, all strands at the exposed ends are soldered together or are crimpedusing suitable sleeve or ferrules.



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Date: 22 Apr 2015



Description: Cable sockets are not provided for stranded conductors. Location: MDB/GF,SDB/GF, SDB/1st Floor, SDB/3rd Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Cable sockets are not provided.


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


07 Jun 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.3 Cable Ends

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



Description: Internal components of distribution boards are not properly concealed.Location: MDB/GF, SDB/1st Floor, SDB/2nd Floor, SDB/3rd Floor.

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


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


17 May 2015

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

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



Description: Distribution boards are not clean. Location: MDB/GF, SDB/GF, SDB/1st Floor.

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


Disconnect the panel from the electrical service and clean interior componentsof all dust and debris. Seal all openings within the enclosure to prevent dustand debris from entering.


24 May 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9.1 Enclosures

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Date: 22 Apr 2015



Question: Each circuit is provided with a dedicated neutral.



Description: Each circuit is not provided with a dedicated neutral. Location: SDB/3rd Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No dedicated neutral.


Provide dedicated neutral for each circuit.


21 Jun 2015

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

Question: Electrical wiring and conduit is properly supported.



Description: Electrical wiring and conduit is not properly supported. Location:COS/Generator Room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical wiring and conduit is not properly supported.


Provide adequate supports for electrical wiring and conduit.


07 Jun 2015

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

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



Description: Cable joints are not through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIB tape woundaround joint. Location: SBD/3rd Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Cable joints are not through porcelain/PVC connectors.


Ensure cable joints are through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIB tapewound around joint.


21 Jun 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.4 Cable Joints

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Date: 22 Apr 2015



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



Description: Lighting fixtures are not supported from the structure and seismic bracing isnot installed as required. Location: 2nd and 3rd floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Lighting fixtures are not supported from the structure.


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


24 May 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.6 Lighting Fittings

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



Description: Electrical wiring/cable is not properly terminated. Location: SDB/1st floor,SDB/3rd Floor.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Un-terminated wires.


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


21 Jun 2015

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

Question: Are junction boxes and other electrical devices provided with covers?



Description: Junction boxes and other electrical devices are not provided with covers.Location: Generator Room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical devices are not provided with covers.


Provide adequate covers for junction boxes and other electrical devices.

Suggested Deadline 24 May 2015

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Date: 22 Apr 2015



Date:

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.5 and 13.6.2

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



Description: Mechanical guards are not provided for electrical equipment and wiring wherenecessary. Location: SS Room.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Mechanical guards are not provided for electrical wiring.


Provide mechanical guards for electrical equipment and wiring wherenecessary.


24 May 2015

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

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

Priority Level: Low


Description: Electrical insulation mats are not provided in front of substation and distributionboards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No mats provided in front of substation and distribution boards.


Provide electrical insulation mats in front of distribution boards and substation.


24 May 2015

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

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

Priority Level: Low


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

Source of Findings: Photograph: No required equipment and safety signage posted in the room.

Suggested Plan of Indoor electrical installations that are accessible to unqualified persons shall

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Date: 22 Apr 2015



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


24 May 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7, Section 10.7.3, and 10.13.7, NFPA70 Chapter 1 Article 110.21, and Bangladesh Electricity Rules of 1937 Rule 46

Question: Phase separators are provided between terminals on circuit breakers.

Priority Level: Low


Description: Phase separators are not provided between terminals on circuit breakers.Location: All Distribution Boards.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No phase separators.


Install phase separators between terminal connections. Verify phaseseparators are installed at all remaining locations.


21 Jun 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections

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

Priority Level: Low


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

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

Suggested Plan of Light fixtures without protective covers (otherwise known as naked lights) shall

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Date: 22 Apr 2015



Action: not be allowed in storage areas or in any area where the Inspector of theFactories Rules (1.6.3.7) Part 53 disallows these fixtures. Install signs postedin Bengali and English, indicating this prohibition at all entrances to theseareas.


24 May 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights

Emergency Power System

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



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

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


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


18 Jun 2015

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

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



Description: Generator room is not properly rated (Door is not fire rated) and is notphysically separated from the remainder of the building.

Source of Findings: Photograph: Generator room is not properly rated (Door is not fire rated).


Ensure the generator room is properly rated and physically separated from theremainder of the building.


07 Jun 2015

Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.8.4 Generator Room

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Date: 22 Apr 2015



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



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

Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate generator frame earthing.


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


07 Jun 2015

Standard: Alliance Standard 10.8.2.2

Question: Are inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the emergencygenerator being completed and documented?

Priority Level: Low


Description: Inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures of the emergency generatorare not being completed and documented.

Source of Findings: Document Review: Inspection, maintenance, testing procedures of theemergency generator are not completed and documented.


Establish a routine maintenance and testing program for the emergencygenerator. The program shall be based on all of the following: (1)Manufacturer's recommendations (2) Manufacturer's Instruction manuals (3)Requirements of NFPA 110 Chapter 8.


21 Jun 2015

Standard: NFPA 110 Chapter 8

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

Priority Level: Low


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

Source of Findings: Document Review: No documentation on UPS/IPS testing and maintenance.


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

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Date: 22 Apr 2015



Manufacturer's instruction manuals (3) Minimum Requirements of NFPA 111Chapter 8 (4) Minimum Requirements of NFPA 70B Chapter 28.


18 Jun 2015

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

Lightning Protection System

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



Description: No lightning protection system is installed on the building. As per BNBC riskassessment calculation, risk index is 44, i.e. greater than 40. So, a lightningprotection system is required for the building.

Source of Findings: Photograph: No lightning protection system is installed on the building


Have a qualified electrical engineer design a lightning protection systemaccording to the BNBC requirements. Have a licensed electrician install thedesigned system.


29 Jul 2015

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

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Date: 22 Apr 2015



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