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Introduction to the Report
The following report contains a site profile and summary of non-conformities identified during an onsite assessment commissioned by theAlliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety (Alliance) and conducted by a third-party Qualified Assessment Firm (QAF). The assessment wasconducted against the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety Assessment Protocols (APs) and Fire Safety and Structural Integrity Standard,which is harmonized with the factory assessment guidelines developed by Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) forthe Bangladesh National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA). The goal of the Alliance process is to provide clear and practical technicalrequirements by which Bangladeshi Ready Made Garment (RMG) Factories producing for Alliance members may be consistently and fairlyevaluated for fire, structural, and electrical safety in a non-duplicative manner. Each assessment will prompt action plans that will be used byRMG factories to systematically and sustainably improve safety conditions for garment workers. Beyond tracking and reporting on actionsteps taken in a transparent manner, the Alliance organization and its members will seek to further support factory improvements throughtechnical assistance, training, implementation support for functional Worker Committees, and in some cases financial assistance and wagesupport for workers if factories are closed for remediation.
The contents of the report do not constitute a guarantee of compliance with the applicable laws, the Alliance Standard or the absolute orcontinued safety against fire, electrical and/or structural integrity issues that may lead to injury or loss of life. The report is designed to providea non-exhaustive summary of risk issues, based on a limited sampling and duration of time onsite by the named QAF. Neither the QAF northe Alliance can certify or guarantee the quality, outcome, or effectiveness of actions taken in response to the report.
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ASSESSMENT FINDINGS
Electrical System Information
Question: Are as-built electrical drawings indicating information such as panel and circuitlocations throughout the building(s) available for review?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: They have electrical drawing but not as-built. Proper Working or “as built”electrical diagram of main distribution circuit and floor levels circuitsconnecting electrical loads (machines/lights/cooling system etc.) are notavailable at site.
Source of Findings: Document Review: No as-built electrical drawing was found.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Prepare an approved “as built” electrical diagram.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
02 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7
Question: Provide brief description of the electrical system for each building.
Priority Level:
Non-Compliance Level:
Description: 3x50 KVA REB Pole mounted X-Former, 90KVAr-PFI-1, (GG1 & GG2-2x770KW), 450KVAr-PFI-2, (DG-360KVA) connected to REB with 11KV line.LT Panels. Then each floor having MDB/DB/SDB.
Source of Findings:
Suggested Plan ofAction:
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Standard: Include the number of services, redundancy, capacity, and general condition ofthe electrical system.
Electrical System Maintenance
Question: Is a periodical Insulation Resistance Measurement Program established andrecorded?
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Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: No periodical Insulation Resistance Measurement Program established.
Source of Findings: Document Review: No periodical Insulation Resistance MeasurementProgram.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Develop an Insulation Resistance Measurement Program that ensuresdeterioration of insulation resistance will be identified quickly. Testing shouldbe in compliance with InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA). Alltransformers, switchgears etc. shall be subject to an insulation resistancemeasurement test to ground after installation but before any wiring isconnected. Insulation tests shall be made between open contacts of circuitbreakers, switches etc. and between each phase and earth
Suggested DeadlineDate:
02 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.4 Insulation Tests and 10.13.8Electrical Inspections
Question: Are records concerning the testing and inspection of the electrical systemsmaintained on site and up to date?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Records concerning the testing and inspection of the electrical systems are notmaintained on site.
Source of Findings: Document Review: No testing and inspection records of the electrical systems
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Develop an electrical maintenance program that includes inspections andtesting of the electrical systems. Reference NFPA 70 for example programrequirements
Suggested DeadlineDate:
02 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections
Question: Are thermographic scans of electrical equipment completed at least everythree years?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Thermographic scans of electrical equipment are not completed.
Source of Findings: Document Review: No thermographic scans for electrical equipment.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Complete thermographic scans at least on a three year cycle. Thermographicscans should be completed in accordance with the Standard for InfraredInspection of Electrical Systems & Rotating Equipment and NFPA70B or a
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Standard: Not Applicable
Question: Have workers that operate and maintain the electrical system receivedelectrical safety training? Is training documentation on site?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Workers that operate and maintain the electrical system have not receivedelectrical safety training.
Source of Findings: Worker Interviews: No electrical safety training
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Develop and implement an electrical safety program. Include key topes suchas lock out tag out procedures, personal protective equipment requirements,etc. Reference NFPA 70e for example program requirements.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
02 Jul 2014
Standard: Reference NFPA 70e for example
Question: Are periodic safety inspections of the electrical system components completedand documented?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: No periodic safety inspections of the electrical system components iscompleted.
Source of Findings: Document Review: No periodic safety inspections of the electrical system.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Establish a periodic inspection program to ensure the electrical systems arefree from damage, debris, dirt, lint, etc. Maintain records concerninginspections and follow up actions.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
02 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13 Inspection and Testing and Part 13Section 13.6 Housekeeping
Question: Is the electrical switchgear and panel boards inspected on an annual basis toensure that the equipment is installed in accordance with the listed ratings?
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Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: The electrical switch-gear and panel boards are not inspected on an annualbasis to ensure that the equipment is installed in accordance with the listedratings.
Source of Findings: Document Review: No annual inspection record for electrical switch-gear andpanel boards.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Inspect electrical switch-gear and panel boards on an annual basis to ensurethat the equipment is in good working condition.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
02 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8 Electrical Inspections
Electrical System Conditions
Question: Are electrical insulation mats provided in front of substation, switchboardsand/or distribution boards?
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Electrical insulation mats provided are not sufficient (graded but inadequatesize) in front of substation and distribution boards.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Insufficient mats provided in front of distribution boards andsubstation.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide electrical insulation mats in front of distribution boards.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
04 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation.
Question: Are overhead service connections achieved with covered conductors?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level:
Description: Overhead service connections are achieved with covered conductors.
Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Covered conductors for overhead service connections.
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Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7, Section 10.7.3, and 10.13.7, NFPA70 Chapter 1 Article 110.21, and Bangladesh Electricity Rules of 1937 Rule 46
Question: An instruction board for first aid and artificial respiration is located in thegenerator room and substation room.
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Instruction board for first aid and artificial respiration is not located insubstation room.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No instruction board for first aid and artificial respiration.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide Instruction board for first aid and artificial respiration in substationroom.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
04 Jun 2014
Standard: A sign detailing electrical shock first aid procedures should be installed inthese rooms.
Question: The substation room has adequate illumination levels.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level:
Description: The substation room is illuminated properly.
Source of Findings: Photograph: The substation room is illuminated properly.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Suggested DeadlineDate:
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7.1 Inspection of SubstationInstallations.
Question: The substation room has adequate means of security.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level:
Description: The substation room is properly secured.
Source of Findings: Photograph: The substation room is properly secured.
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Action:
Suggested DeadlineDate:
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7.1 Inspection of SubstationInstallations.
Question: Transformers are properly grounded (earthed).
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level:
Description: The factory does not own the transformer. The main service connection wastaken from REB/PBS. Transformer bank (3x50KVA)-pole mounted.
Source of Findings:
Suggested Plan ofAction:
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Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.5 Substation
Question: All equipment is efficiently earthed and properly connected to the requirednumber of earth electrodes.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 2
Description: Electrical equipment is not efficiently earthed and properly connected to therequired number of earth electrodes. Location: Substation Room, inside theCable trench.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate equipment earthing.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide earthing of equipment at required locations and connect to requirednumber of electrodes. Refer to the BNBG for required number of electrodes.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
02 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7.1 Inspection of SubstationInstallations.
Question: Wet type transformers are not leaking and have appropriate levels.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level:
Description: The factory does not own the transformer. The main service connection was
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Question: Are meters and other electrical devices (Ammeter, Voltmeter, PFI AutoController, etc) installed on the main electrical equipment operational?
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Meters and other electrical devices (Ammeter, Voltmeter, PFI Auto Controlleretc) are not installed on the main electrical equipment. Location: 5th floor-Sample Sec-MDB-15, GF-Knitting-MDB-11, MDB-03-Pump-Generator room
Source of Findings: Photograph: No meters and other electrical devices (Ammeter, Voltmeter, PFIAuto Controller etc) are installed.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure meters and other electrical devices installed on the main electricalequipment are operational.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
02 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation
Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have a minimum clearance of 1 m(39 in) in front?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level:
Description: Distribution boards are provided with adequate clearance.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards are provided with adequate clearance.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Suggested DeadlineDate:
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear
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Question: Are all switchboards and/or distribution boards metal enclosed with a deadfront construction?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Distribution boards are not metal enclosed and without dead front construction.Locations: Left-Side wall Sub-Station room, LT Garments-GF.
Source of Findings: Photograph: 1) No metal enclosure. 2) No dead front construction.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure Distribution boards are not metal enclosed with a dead frontconstruction.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
04 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear
Question: Are all internal components of switchboards and/or distribution boards properlyconcealed (No missing circuit breaker or knockout covers)?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Internal components of distribution boards are not properly concealed.Locations: PFI- Substation room, DB13-12-Second floor-Sewing.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Internal components are not properly concealed.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide covers or blanks to conceal all live internal components of distributionboards.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
04 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9 Sub-Distribution Boards
Question: Are all switchboards and/or distribution boards properly grounded (earthed)?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level:
Description: Distribution boards are properly grounded (earthed).
Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards are properly grounded (earthed).
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Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10.2 Circuit and System Earthing
Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have clear identification markings?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Distribution boards have no adequate clear identificationmarkings.Identification marks are not painted. Locations: All DBs
Source of Findings: Photograph: No adequate clear identification markings.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
As per BNBC section 2.11.5.4 ensure clear and permanent identificationmarks are painted in all distribution boards, switchboards, sub main boardsand switches.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
04 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 BNBC Part 8 Section 2.11.5.4
Question: Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have capacity information labels?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Distribution boards have no capacity information labels. MDB-05-DyeingFinishing & All Panel boards.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No DB capacity information labels.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide capacity information labels for distribution boards.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
18 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards And MetalClad Switchgear and 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation
Question: Are switchboards and/or distribution boards installed in compliant locations?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level:
Description: Distribution boards are installed in compliant locations.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Distribution boards are installed in compliant locations.
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Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear
Question: Are switchboards and/or distribution boards free of dust and debris?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Distribution boards are not clean. Location: LT- Garments-GF, LT-SubStation
Source of Findings: Photograph: Dirt and debris found in distribution boards.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure distribution boards free of dirt and debris.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
04 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.9.1 Enclosures
Question: Switchboards and/or panelboards are not installed above gas stoves or sinksor within 2.5m of any washing unit in washing rooms or laundries.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Panel-boards are installed near sink. Location: 3rd floor-Sewing-Left side wall
Source of Findings: Photograph: Panel boards installed in improper location.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure panelboard are not installed above gas stoves or sinks or within 2.5mof any washing unit in washing rooms or laundries.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
02 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear
Question: Are switchboards and/or distribution boards provided with physical means toprevent the installation of more over current devices than that number forwhich the panel board was designed, rated, and listed.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Distribution boards are not provided with physical means to prevent theinstallation of more over current devices than that number for which the panelboard was designed, rated, and listed. Locations: All DBs
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Source of Findings: Photograph: No means to prevent the installation of more over currentdevices.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure distribution boards provided with physical means to prevent theinstallation of more over current devices than that number for which the panelboard was designed, rated, and listed.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
02 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards and MetalClad Switchgear
Question: No circuits are drawn for loads without the incorporation of a overcurrentprotection device (circuit breaker).
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Circuits are drawn for loads without the incorporation of over-current protectiondevice (circuit breaker). Location: SDB-5/11-1st floor Finishing
Source of Findings: Photograph: No protection device.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure over-current protection device (circuit breaker) for each and everyloads.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
18 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.9 Protection of Circuits
Question: Indications of overheating, overloading, or signs of burning were not observed.
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Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.5
Question: Each circuit is provided with a dedicated neutral.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Each circuit is not provided with a dedicated neutral. Locations: All DBs
Source of Findings: Photograph: No dedicated neutral.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide dedicated neutral for each circuit.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
02 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling
Question: Are lighting and receptacle (socket) circuits segregated?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Lighting and socket are not separated. Location: Boiler Room; 5th floor , officearea, Garments Building; office area, mezzanine floor, Dyeing shed.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Lighting and socket are not separated.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Lighting and socket circuits must be separated at the noted locations. Have aqualified electrician separate the lighting and sockets into separate circuits.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
02 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.7.2
Question: Are electrical wiring/cables properly identified?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Electrical cables are not properly identified. All DBs
Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical cables are not identified.
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Action:
Suggested DeadlineDate:
18 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.2, 10.3.4.3, and 10.3.5
Question: Stranded conductors having a nominal cross-sectional area 6mm2 or greaterare provided with cable sockets. Conductors below 6 mm2 without cablesockets, all strands at the exposed ends are soldered together or are crimpedusing suitable sleeve or ferrules.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Cable sockets are not provided for stranded conductors. location: MDB7-2ndfloor Sewing section.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No cable socket.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide cable sockets for stranded conductors having a nominal cross-sectional area 6mm2 or greater.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
18 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.3 Cable Ends
Question: Cable joints are through porcelain/PVC connectors with PIB tape woundaround joint.
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Question: All metal in the building is connected to the building earthing/grounding systemsuch as metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metal water pipe.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 3
Description: Not all metal in the building is connected to the building earthing/groundingsystem such as metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metalwater pipe. Location: Roof -Garments Building
Source of Findings: Photograph: Not all metal in the building is connected to the building earthing.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Connect all metal in the building to the building earthing/grounding systemsuch as metal rebar in concrete, metal frame of building, or metal water pipe.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
02 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.10 Earthing
Question: Lighting fixtures are supported from the structure and seismic bracing isinstalled as required.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level:
Description: Lighting fixtures are supported properly.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Lighting fixtures are supported properly.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Suggested DeadlineDate:
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.6 Lighting Fittings
Question: Signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protective covers isinstalled at required locations.
Priority Level: Low
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: No signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protective coversis installed at required locations. Location: 5th floor, Storage Section.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No signage indicating the prohibition of installation of naked lightfixtures
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure Signage indicating the prohibition of light fixtures without protectivecovers is installed at required locations.
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Suggested DeadlineDate:
04 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights
Question: Light fixtures without protective covers are not installed in storage areas or inany area where the Inspector of the Factories Rules (1.5.3.5) Part 53 disallowsthese fixtures.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Light fixtures without protective covers are installed in storage areas. Location:5th floor, Storage Section.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Naked light fixtures installed in storage areas.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc are properly secured.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
08 May 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked Lights
Question: Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc are properly secured.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc are not properly secured.Location: Compressor room -EF Connection
Source of Findings: Photograph: Electrical connections are not secured.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc are properly secured.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
18 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical Connections
Question: Is all electrical wiring/cable properly terminated at its point of termination (Noun-terminated wires, lugs are provided at terminals, etc)?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Electrical cable is not properly terminated. Location: ETP-1st floor-Pump2
Source of Findings: Photograph: Un-terminated cables.
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Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure all electrical cable properly terminated at its point of termination.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
02 Jul 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.9.2 Wiring of Sub-distribution Boards
Question: Are earthing connections provided at electrical equipment?
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level:
Description: Earthing connections provided at electrical equipment.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Earthing connections provided at electrical equipment.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Suggested DeadlineDate:
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7.9 and 10.10 Earthing.
Question: Shielding or additional insulation is provided for wiring exposed to externalheat sources.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: No additional insulation is provided for wiring exposed to external heatsources. Location: Boiler Room.
Source of Findings: Photograph: Inadequate insulation.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide Shielding/ additional insulation for wiring exposed to external heatsources.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
18 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.4.2 External heat sources.
Question: Wiring systems are selected and erected so that no damage is caused by theingress of water.
Priority Level: High
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: Wiring systems are not selected and erected considering the effect of damagecaused by ingress of water. Location: Out side wall, ETP; Wall, Main Gate; outside wall, Compressor room.
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Source of Findings: Photograph: Damage due to ingress of water.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Ensure wiring systems are selected and erected so that no damage is causedby the ingress of water.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
18 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.4.3 Presence of Water
Question: Are junction boxes and other electrical devices provided with covers?
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level:
Description: Junction boxes and other electrical devices are provided with covers.
Source of Findings: Visual Assessment: Adequate electrical cover.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Suggested DeadlineDate:
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.5 and 13.6.2
Question: Mechanical guards are provided for electrical equipment and wiring wherenecessary.
Priority Level: Medium
Non-Compliance Level: 1
Description: No mechanical guards are provided for electrical equipment where necessary.Location: Air Compressor room.
Source of Findings: Photograph: No mechanical guards.
Suggested Plan ofAction:
Provide mechanical guards for electrical equipment where necessary.
Suggested DeadlineDate:
04 Jun 2014
Standard: Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical Wiring and Cabling, 10.6.5Cables, and 10.7 Main Switch, Switchboards And Metal Clad Switchgear
Question: Are there additional areas of non-compliance to report?