ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT. Factory List: 1. Maxcom International Ltd. Inspected on April 7, 2014 MAXCOM INTERNATIONAL LTD. 37, HEMAYATPUR, SAVAR, DHAKA-1340, BANGLADESH.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT.
Factory List:
1. Maxcom International Ltd.
Inspected on April 7, 2014
MAXCOM INTERNATIONAL LTD.
37, HEMAYATPUR, SAVAR, DHAKA-1340, BANGLADESH.
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SUMMARY
Maxcom International Ltd., consist of four buildings of nine storeys, two single storeys and a three storeys. The nine storeyed building is the main factory building with the total area of 185,000 sq.ft., and a height of 118 feet. The operation of the factory started in 2013 and reportedly there are 2,945 workers.
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.
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Remediation Timeframe:
Recommendation:
Finding:
Finding #:
Category:
1E-
Within 1 Month
Power Transformer
TRANSFORMER ROOM
Oil cup below transformer breather is empty.
Breather oil cup must be filled with transformer oil
to required level as instructed by the manufacturer.
Remediation Timeframe:
Recommendation:
Finding:
Finding #:
Category:
2E-
3 Months
HT cable entering the building
SERVICE LINE
Overhead service cables are not supported.
Overhead cables must be firmly fastened at both
ends.
Remediation Timeframe:
Recommendation:
Finding:
Finding #:
Category:
3E-
Within 1 Month
HT cables laid in cable trench near
transformer
SERVICE LINE
Cable trenches are not protected.
Cable trench should be covered with concrete slab.
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Remediation Timeframe:
Recommendation:
Finding:
Finding #:
Category:
4E-
3 Months
Excess cables are hanging in
flexible
PVC conduit near the gate
SERVICE LINE
Excess cable length not arranged and supported.
Required length of cable may be used.
Remediation Timeframe:
Recommendation:
Finding:
Finding #:
Category:
5E-
6 Months
Panel is installed near the exhaust
fan
and it’s rear side is blocked by the
wall
SWITCH BOARD & PANELS
Panel installed close to wall.
Existing panel(s) installed near wall may be
rearranged to provide accessibility from
either/both sides for maintenance.
Remediation Timeframe:
Recommendation:
Finding:
Finding #:
Category:
6E-
3 Months
PVC conduitpassing through wall
SWITCH BOARD & PANELS
Wirings in flexible PVC conduit entering panels are
not firmly fixed.
Wiring in flexible PVC conduit must be supported
near panel on tray/riser to prevent stress at the
entry point (socket & check nuts).
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Remediation Timeframe:
Recommendation:
Finding:
Finding #:
Category:
7E-
6 Months
Typical distribution board containing
MCCBs and cables
SWITCH BOARD & PANELS
Crowded inside panel (MCCB, MCB, Bus bars and
Wires)
Panel must not be crowded with devices and
apparatus. Each panel must be installed with
devices and apparatus to maintain safety
clearances inside panel.
Remediation Timeframe:
Recommendation:
Finding:
Finding #:
Category:
8E-
3 Months
View of a distribution board
SWITCH BOARD & PANELS
Cables looped at the MCCB to extend supply to
other SDBs.
Extending main supply to SDBs from the MCCB
must be avoided. The main panel may be
redesigned with busbar systems to distribute
branches to other sub-panels.
Remediation Timeframe:
Recommendation:
Finding:
Finding #:
Category:
9E-
3 Months
Generator room
CABLE & CABLE SUPPORTS
Cables laid on concrete floor
Cables must be supported on cable trays and riser.
Cables may be laid in cable trench with covers.
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Remediation Timeframe:
Recommendation:
Finding:
Finding #:
Category:
10E-
Within 1 Month
Cable duct
CABLE & CABLE SUPPORTS
Excessive lint deposit in cable duct.
Clean the ducts and cover tightly with
non-combustible materials.
Remediation Timeframe:
Recommendation:
Finding:
Finding #:
Category:
11E-
3 Months
CABLE & CABLE SUPPORTS
Flexible PVC conduit wiring not supported.
Flexible PVC conduit wiring must be additionally
supported on cable tray and risers.
Remediation Timeframe:
Recommendation:
Finding:
Finding #:
Category:
12E-
Within 1 Month
Generator room
GENERATOR ROOM
Oil spilled in generator room floor.
Floors in generator room must be free from water
and oil spillage.
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Unsupported flexible PVC conduit wires