ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT

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1 ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT K.L FASHION LTD. 75/1, Mudafa West, Master Bari, Tongi, Gazipur, Bangladesh Factory List: 1. Inspected by: Jobair Ibna Abdul Alim Report Generated by: Jobair Ibna Abdul Alim Inspected on September 4 th 2014

2 SUMMARY K.L FASHION LTD. is housed in a G+2 storied owned industrial building with 2 shades. One of the shade is for boiler another is for Generator and substation. The factory was constructed gradually started from 2004 and ended in But the production started in The total building height is approximately 9.23m and total floor area is about 25,000sqft. There are 600 workers working for the factory. The Factory was surveyed for electrical safety by Woosun Energy and Construction Co., Ltd. (WEC). The purpose of the survey was to identify significant electrical safety issues and to provide recommendations for remediation based on applicable standards specified by the Accord. The scope of this initial electrical safety inspection was limited to the review and identification of major electrical safety issues. The inspection did not include identification of minor deficiencies, which will be further addressed as part of follow-up inspections. Table below summarizes the major electrical safety issues identified during the inspection. Recommendations have been provided to address each issue. An implementation schedule shall be developed by the factory to remediate each of the findings. The Specific timing of improvements, including any requested extensions due to design / installation constraints shall be submitted to the Accord for approval. Page 2 of 12

FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FINDING NO: E- 1 CATEGORY: DESIGN, DRAWINGS & RECORDS 1. As-built electrical SLD, wiring layout designs and drawings, machine layouts are not prepared. 2.

3 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FINDING NO: E- 1 CATEGORY: DESIGN, DRAWINGS & RECORDS 1. As-built electrical SLD, wiring layout designs and drawings, machine layouts are not prepared. 2. Thermo graphic scanning of the entire electrical system has not been performed. 3. Insulation resistance test of electrical equipment has not been performed. 4. Earth resistance test is has not been performed. 5. Electric safety training program is not initiated. 1. The factory must have As-built electrical SLD with electrical wiring layout designs and drawings. Any changes in load, protection system, conductors, Generation and supply system must be reflected in the As-built SLD and drawings. 2. Thermo graphic scanning of the entire electrical system must be performed on tri-annual basis and recorded. 3. Insulation resistant test of all the cables must be performed once every 5 year cycle and recorded. 4. Earth resistance test should be done in five years cycle and recorded. 5. Electrical safety training and awareness program for the electrical personal and workers must be initiated and recorded. REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 25 WEEKS FINDING NO: E-2 CATEGORY: GENERATOR ROOM Bottom of the generator output panel is not sealed. Install baseplate of panel to fix the cable on it with glands of required size. Generator output terminal box Page 3 of 12

FINDING NO: E- 3 Changeover handle is missing. Install the handle for the safe operation.

cable size for cable entry and exit so that the cables are not stressed on the sharp edges

4 FINDING NO: E- 3 Changeover handle is missing. Install the handle for the safe operation. Changeover without handle FINDING NO: E-4 Panel top/base plates removed to allow cable entry. Make circular hole at the base plate and provide cable gland according to the respective cable size for cable entry and exit so that the cables are not stressed on the sharp edges of the hole of panels. Provide covers (of noncombustible material) if any additional gap remains after installing cable glands. Top/bottom of the panel is not sealed Page 4 of 12

FINDING NO: E-5 Openings in the panel cover Replace the panel front

PRIORITY: P3 Front of the panel is not sealed FINDING NO: E- 6 Panel

for body and doors of metallic distribution boards using green cables

5 FINDING NO: E-5 Openings in the panel cover Replace the panel front cover with new one. PRIORITY: P3 Front of the panel is not sealed FINDING NO: E- 6 Panel door not connected with earth bond (Typical) Provide earth connection for body and doors of metallic distribution boards using green cables preferably braid so that the metallic door remains at zero potential all the time. Panel door earth bond missing. Page 5 of 12

FINDING NO: E-7 CATEGORY: GENERATOR ROOM Generator room wall has several holes; rain water may enter

REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 12 WEEKS Rain water may enter to the room FINDING NO: E-8 CATEGORY: GENERATOR

must be free from materials (that are not required for regular operations) stored inside the room.

6 FINDING NO: E-7 CATEGORY: GENERATOR ROOM Generator room wall has several holes; rain water may enter to the room. Seal the holes of the room and install exhaust fan for the ventilation. REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 12 WEEKS Rain water may enter to the room FINDING NO: E-8 CATEGORY: GENERATOR ROOM Combustible materials stored and excessive dust/ lint deposit in generator room Electrical room must be free from materials (that are not required for regular operations) stored inside the room. Establish a routine cleaning program to keep neat and clean generator room. Combustible materials on substation room Page 6 of 12

FINDING NO: E-9 CATEGORY: CABLE & CABLE SUPPORT Generator output cables are laid directly on floor without any protections and

Construct cable trench to protect the cables to ensure the mechanical protection of the cable laid on floor otherwise cable

Cable laid on floor REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 12 WEEKS FINDING NO: E-10 No rubber mat in front of the panel.

7 FINDING NO: E-9 CATEGORY: CABLE & CABLE SUPPORT Generator output cables are laid directly on floor without any protections and support. Construct cable trench to protect the cables to ensure the mechanical protection of the cable laid on floor otherwise cable insulation may damage due to falling object or stepping of occupants onto it. Cable laid on floor REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 12 WEEKS FINDING NO: E-10 No rubber mat in front of the panel. (Typical) Provide graded and adequate size of rubber mat in front of the panel. PRIORITY: P3 Rubber mat missing FINDING NO: E-11 Loop connection of MCBs inside panel. (Typical) Wiring looped at MCB terminals may be replaced by using Bus bars to distribute different circuits. Looping at switchgear terminal Page 7 of 12

FINDING NO: E-12 Multiple cables connected at a terminal of the busbar.

connection. Multiple cable at bus-bar terminal FINDING NO: E-13 Multiple cables terminating to MCCB in panel.

MCCB in panel providing individual lug according to the respective cable size. Mixing of branch circuit is not allowed.

8 FINDING NO: E-12 Multiple cables connected at a terminal of the busbar. (Typical) Terminate single cable (lugs/sockets) on a single point of bus-bar to get better electrical continuity and avoiding loose connection. Multiple cable at bus-bar terminal FINDING NO: E-13 Multiple cables terminating to MCCB in panel. (Typical) Remove all the multiple connections made at a single point of MCCB in panel and connect individual branch cables to individual MCCB in panel providing individual lug according to the respective cable size. Mixing of branch circuit is not allowed. Multiple cable at switchgear terminal FINDING NO: E-14 Barrier/separators between different phases of MCCB are not installed. (Typical) Install separators between different phases of MCCB. Standard separators must be used. PRIORITY: P3 Phase separator missing Page 8 of 12

FINDING NO: E-15 Burnt sign visible at terminal(s) inside panel.

cause the excessive heat-rise and take action accordingly.

wall not protected and remaining gaps around the cable/wiring not sealed.

9 FINDING NO: E-15 Burnt sign visible at terminal(s) inside panel.(typical) Arrange periodic inspection & thermal scan to identify the overloading, loose connection, unbalanced load which may cause the excessive heat-rise and take action accordingly. REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 12 WEEKS Burning signs inside panel FINDING NO: E-16 CATEGORY: WIRINGS Cables/wires passing through wall not protected and remaining gaps around the cable/wiring not sealed. Cables passing through permanent walls must be protected in steel/pvc pipes and remaining holes around the pipe must be sealed. Seal all the penetrations using appropriate fire rated material and ensure the cable insulation does not get damaged during sealing work. Power cables passing through the wall. Page 9 of 12

FINDING NO: E-17 Splicing joint of the cable is found inside the panel.

Improper cable joint FINDING NO: E-18 Connection without lugs at the bus-bar/mccb

(Typical) Cables must be terminated to terminal providing lugs of required size

10 FINDING NO: E-17 Splicing joint of the cable is found inside the panel. (Typical) Connect the cables using PVC connector with PIB tape wound around it. Improper cable joint FINDING NO: E-18 Connection without lugs at the bus-bar/mccb terminal. (Typical) Cables must be terminated to terminal providing lugs of required size according to the size of the respective cable. Use individual circuit breaker to connect each load. REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 12 WEEKS Cable termination without lugs Page 10 of 12

FINDING NO: E-19 CATEGORY: BOILER ROOM Power and control wiring of boiler are carried through flexible PVC pipe.

REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 12 WEEKS Cable in flexible PVC pipe in boiler room FINDING NO: E-20 CATEGORY: WIRINGS Cable duct without

Remove lint and dust from the cable duct and cover it with noncombustible material; make a periodical cleaning program.

11 FINDING NO: E-19 CATEGORY: BOILER ROOM Power and control wiring of boiler are carried through flexible PVC pipe. Use industrial graded (heat resistant) pipe for control and power wiring of boiler. REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 12 WEEKS Cable in flexible PVC pipe in boiler room FINDING NO: E-20 CATEGORY: WIRINGS Cable duct without cover and deposit of lint and dust in it. Remove lint and dust from the cable duct and cover it with noncombustible material; make a periodical cleaning program. REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 25 WEEKS No cover on cable duct FINDING NO: E-21 CATEGORY: BOILER ROOM MCBs mounted on wall without proper enclosure. MCBs (electrical devices) mounted on wall must be encased in metal enclosure made of steel sheet of thickness 18 SWG. MCCB without enclosure Page 11 of 12

12 FINDING NO: E-22 Power socket installed on combustible material. (Typical) Relocate the power socket from the wooden boards to a noncombustible material preferably on wall. Avoid installing electrical boards, switch, sockets etc on combustible materials. REMEDIATION TIME FRAME: 12 WEEKS Socket on combustible material. Page 12 of 12

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