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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

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Certifications :

OCS

GOTS

Higg

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

[email protected]

Social Compliance Goals & Objectives

coverings Higg Index

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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Electrical Safety Assessment Report : Masco Picasso Ltd.

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.


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.


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.


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


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.

MASCO PICASSO LTD.



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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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


Date of Inspection 2015-06-10

mailto:[email protected]

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Chapter 1


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


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


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation

References Appendix – IV of NTPA Guideline (Page 96)

Comments

1.5 Issue Conductivity and record of fire drill

Status Adequate


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


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


At all the exits leading to the staircases of the building are fitted with nonrated steel sliding doors.

Importance Factor

C-3

Color Code


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


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


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


Comments Minimum width of marks aisles found 0.90 m.

2.6 Issue Total width of aisles

Status Adequate


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


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



Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


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


Handrails are provided only on one side of stairways at south-east stair-1, south-west stair-2.

Importance Factor

C-3

Color Code


Recommendation Factory needs to provide handrail on both sides of all the stairways.


Comments Stair-03 handrail is provided bot side of stairways.

3.6 Issue Availability of Intermediate handrail



Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


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


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


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.


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


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


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


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.


Comments

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6.3 Issue Fire separation of boiler, generator, sub-station and chemical room

Status Inadequate


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


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 .


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


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


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.


Comments

6.5 Issue Lighting arrangement with wiring protected in conduits and covers to light fittings of storage area

Status Adequate


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


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


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


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


There is an unprotected lift core near stair-1 at south-east side of the building.

Importance Factor

C-4

Color Code


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


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



Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


Comments The height of the factory building is below 23 m.

6.11 Issue Fire separation and smoke protection in basement area with lobby



Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


Comments There is no basement in the building.

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6.12 Issue Management of flammable liquid



Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


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


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.


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


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


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.


Comments

7.4 Issue Adequacy of centralized fire detection system

Status Inadequate


Centralized fire detection system is not available at any floors of the building.

Importance Factor

C-4

Color Code


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.


Comments

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7.5 Issue Installation of fire alarm system and call point

Status Inadequate


Only electrical alarm system is available but there is no automatic and centralized alarm system available.

Importance Factor

C-4

Color Code


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.


Comments

7.6 Issue Availability of control panel for automatic fire detection and alarm system

Status Inadequate


There is no control panel for fire detection and fire alarm system in the building.

Importance Factor

C-4

Color Code


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



Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


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


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


Comments Dedicated fire pump is available with having sufficient capacity & backup power.

7.16 Issue Water capacity for fire-fighting

Status Adequate


Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


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



Importance Factor

C-5

Color Code


Recommendation


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.

MASCO PICASSO LTD.



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

MASCO PICASSO LTD.



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

Masco Picasso Ltd. VERITAS Engineering& Consultant Page | 1 Report No: VEC/ILO/RMGP/SIAR/2015/238

Structural Integrity Assessment Report: Masco Picasso Ltd.

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


3.2 Structural Measurements

Chapter 4 Details Observations of noncompliance issues 11

Chapter 5 Recommendation Summary 12

Chapter 6 DIFE Summary

13

Chapter 7

Disclaimer

15



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


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.



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.





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


Date of Inspection 10-June-2015



Chapter 1


GPS Coordinate of Masco Picasso Ltd: Latitude 23.9145°, Longitude 90.3745°

Inspected Building of Masco Picasso Ltd.



Chapter 2

Description of Buildings


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



Chapter 3

Description of building structure


• 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)



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).





steel Column& beam steel Column& Beam



Sectional elevation



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.



Chapter 5

Recommendation Summary

Time Line Observation Recommended Action Plan

Imm

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Term

N/A N/A

Mid

Term

(6 W

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N/A N/A

Lo

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Term

(6 M

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ths) Soil test report and

floor load plane were not available.

Building engineer should investigate the soil vicinity to the

structure. He should also prepare a floor load plan.



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



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.



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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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


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


GREENNational Initiative Rating

Factory Name & Address

Date of Assessment by National Initiative

Masco Picasso ltd.

318, KHAPARI ROAD, SHATAISH, TONGI, GAZIPUR.

10-06-15

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Label grade

PRC A7rc22

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P 115336

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This certificate, covers the following processing unit(s) which meet(s) the GOTS and article 10of the Control Union lnspection Regulations:

Processing units

Address

Nayapara, Kashimpur,Gazipur,BANGLADESH

221 -223, Shataish Road.Tongi,Gazipur,BANGLADESH

1514, M.l. Khan BhabanShataish Moddhopara,Shataish Road, Tongi,Gazipur,BANGLADESH

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Annex to certificate no.: CU849322GOTS-01 .2018Tasniah Fabrics Limited.Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

Place and date of issue:Dhaka, 13 January 2018

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Ref.: PRJ 849319 / OCS

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Dear Sir/Madam,

Please find enclosed your Scope Certificate for your project. When CU Inspections & Certifications India Private Limited does not receive any reaction within 21 days after sending (date of postmark), it is assumed that you agree with its contents.

Your valid scope certificate summarises and visualises your current achievements with regard to the certification of your production. Please feel free to use it for your public relation purposes.

Please be aware that: - The Scope Certificate cannot be used as an Import or Transaction Certificate for a certain product. - Only your most recently issued Scope Certificate is valid.


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by Control Union will be considered only if based upon failure to take due care proven by the Pnncipal. Liability shall under no circumstances whatsoever exceed a total aggregate sum equal to ten

(10) times the amount of the fee or commission due for the respective service to which the liability relates or from which it has arisen.

CONTROLUNION Shanta Expressions Ltd. Kakill Shataish, East Mudafa, Badam Road, Tongi, Gazipur BANGLADESH

Dhaka, 03/01/18

Ref.: PRJ 849319 / OCS

Dear Sir/Madam,

With this letter we inform you that the preliminary Assessment form and Inspection Report which has been handed over during the last inspection has been approved by the certifier. Therefore the findings have become official and any non-conformities that have been established have been reaffirmed by the certifier.

If the certifier has made any changes to the report, you will find the adapted report enclosed with this letter. In this case the findings in the report and if any non-conformities that have been established have been amended by the certifier, and are official with the issuance of this latest report.

If applicable, you will also find enclosed your new Scope Certificate. Your valid scope certificate summarises and visualises your current achievements with regard to the certification of your production. Please feel free to use it for your public relation purposes.

Please be aware that only your most recently issued Scope Certificate is valid.


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CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE (Scope Certificate)

CERTIFICATE No: CU8493190CS-01.2018

REGISTRATION No: CU 849319

CU Inspections & Certifications India Private Limited declares that

Shanta Expressions Ltd. Kaki11 Shataish, East Mudafa, Badam Road, Tongi,

Gazipur

BANGLADESH

has been inspected and assessed according to the

Organic Content Standard (OCS)

Version 2.0

Organic Content Standard 100

Organic Content Standard Blended

and that products of the categories as mentioned below (and further specified in the annex) comply with this standard:

Garments

Processing steps / activities carried out under responsibility of the above mentioned company (by the operations as detailed in the

annex) for certified products

Dyeing, Embroidering, Exporting, Finishing, Importing, Knitting, Manufacturing , Printing, Storing, Washing, Wet

processing

This certificate is Valid until: 02 January 2019

Place and date of issue:

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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


OCS bl PRC 071613


OCS bl PRC 071613

P 114149 Garments : Knitted garments - 60% Organic Cotton + 40% Polyester

OCS bl PRC 071613


OCS bl PRC 071613

P 114147 Garments : Knitted garments - 65% Organic Cotton + 35% Polyester

OCS bl PRC 071613


OCS bl PRC 071613

P 114103 Garments : Knitted garments - 70% Organic Cotton + 30% Viscose

OCS bl PRC 071613


OCS bl PRC 071613


OCS bl PRC 071613

P 115602 Garments : Knitted garments - 80% Organic Cotton + 20% Polyester ....C1

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In specific the certificate covers the following products:

Product code

Name of product and Material composition Label grade Processing Unit


OCS bl PRC 071613


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


OCS bl PRC 071613


OCS bl PRC 071613


OCS bl PRC 071613

P 078946 Garments : Knitted garments - 95% Organic Cotton + 5% Elastane

OCS 100 PRC 071613


OCS 100 PRC 071613


OCS 100 PRC 071613


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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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