INITIAL FIRE SAFETY ASSESSMENT Factory Bashtoli, Sinabah, Sofipur, Kaliakoir, Gazipur Gazipur Dhaka 08 Sep 2014 The Alliance for Worker Safety Page 1/10
Factory 08 Sep 2014 Introduction to the Report The following report contains a site profile and summary of non-conformities identified during an onsite assessment commissioned by the Alliance for Worker Safety (Alliance) and conducted by a third-party Qualified Assessment Firm (QAF). The assessment was conducted against the Alliance for Worker Safety Assessment Protocols (APs) and Fire Safety and Structural Integrity Standard, which is harmonized with the factory assessment guidelines developed by University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) for the National Tripartite Plan of Action (NTPA). The goal of the Alliance process is to provide clear and practical technical requirements by which i Ready Made Garment (RMG) Factories producing for Alliance members may be consistently and fairly evaluated for fire, structural, and electrical safety in a non-duplicative manner. Each assessment will prompt action plans that will be used by RMG factories to systematically and sustainably improve safety conditions for garment workers. Beyond tracking and reporting on action steps taken in a transparent manner, the Alliance organization and its members will seek to further support factory improvements through technical assistance, training, implementation support for functional Worker Committees, and in some cases financial assistance and wage support 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 or continued safety against fire, electrical and/or structural integrity issues that may lead to injury or loss of life. The report is designed to provide a non-exhaustive summary of risk issues, based on a limited sampling and duration of time onsite by the named QAF. Neither the QAF nor the Alliance can certify or guarantee the quality, outcome, or effectiveness of actions taken in response to the report. For more information and report feedback please go to: www.bangladeshworkersafety.org. The Alliance for Worker Safety Page 2/10
08 Sep 2014 GENERAL INFORMATION General Information Factory Country: Province: City: Dhaka Gazipur Zip Code: Audit Duration: Re-Audit: 8 Hours Re-Audit After 0 Months Draft Report 09/09/2014 Final Report 09/15/2014 Are all Action Items From Previous Assessment Completed?: Buildings in Complex: Is the building(s) owned or rented by the Factory: Number of Building Levels (Stories): Approximate Building Area (SF): Date of Building Construction: Date of Last Building Renovation/Addition: Ancillary Structures in Complex: Approximate Ancillary Yes One (1) Main Factory Building and Five (5) Ancillary Building. Rented Building #1: 2-storied R.C.C. main factory building using as knitting, cutting, sewing, finishing section, office area etc. Ancillary # 1: Single storied shed using as Fabric Store. Ancillary # 2: Single storied shed using as Substation Room, Generator Room & Compressor Room, Ancillary # 3: Single storied shed using as Dining Room & Security Quarter, Ancillary # 4: Single storied shed using as Boiler Room & Fire Pump Room, Ancillary # 5: Single storied shed using as Doctor s Room & Child Care Room. Approximate Main Factory Building Area: 40,000 sq. ft. Main factory building: 2003. No Renovation /Addition. Total Number of Ancillary Structures in Complex=Five (5) Approximate Ancillary Structures Area: 14,828 sq. ft. The Alliance for Worker Safety Page 3/10
08 Sep 2014 Structures Area (SF): Number of Occupants: Main factory building (Ground floor=180, 1st floor=190), Ancillary # 1=2, Ancillary # 2=2, Ancillary # 3=8, Ancillary # 4=2, Ancillary # 5=4. Total Number of Occupants=388. Number of Ancillary Levels (Stories): Occupancy Type: Construction Type: Height of est Occupied Floor Level Above Grade: Ancillary # 1: Single storied shed using as Fabric Store. Ancillary # 2: Single storied shed using as Substation Room, Generator Room & Compressor Room, Ancillary # 3: Single storied shed using as Dining Room & Security Quarter, Ancillary # 4: Single storied shed using as Boiler Room & Fire Pump Room, Ancillary # 5: Single storied shed using as Doctor s Room & Child Care Room. Occupancy Type: Industrial G-2 (as per fire license). Main factory building: Type-2, Other ancillary sheds are non-rated shed. 2-storied main factory building=12 ft. and others are single storied non-rated shed. The Alliance for Worker Safety Page 4/10
08 Sep 2014 ASSESSMENT FINDINGS Fire Protection Construction Are exit enclosures provided with fire-resistive rated construction barriers? Non-Compliance Level: 3 All the exit enclosures (East Staircase & west staircase) are not provided with fire-resistance rated construction barriers or doors. Photograph: All the exit enclosures (East Staircase & west staircase) in main factory building. Provide minimum 1 hr fire resistance rated door to protect the staircases and egress path from smoke and fire. Reference Alliance Standards Part 4 Section 4.5 Separation Are shafts provided with the minimum fire-resistance rating? Non-Compliance Level: 2 The electrical riser shaft is not protected and has no fire separation with the production floor. Photograph: The electrical riser shaft in main factory building (Ground floor and 1st floor). Provide minimum 1 hour fire resistance rated construction wall and 45 min fire rated door to protect the Electrical riser shaft in Ground floor and 1st floor of the main factory building. Also seal all the penetrations with existing/ same fire rated const Reference Alliance Standards Part 4 Section 4.5.7.1 through 4.5.7.3 The Alliance for Worker Safety Page 5/10
08 Sep 2014 Are openings and penetrations through rated walls and/or assemblies protected? Penetrations of electrical riser in main factory building. Photograph: Some penetrations are found in 1st floor throughout the electrical riser. Seal all the penetrations with existing/ same fire rated construction. Includes doors, windows, ducts, piping, etc. Reference Alliance Standards Part 4 Section 4.6 Opening Protectives and Section 4.7 Penetrations Certificates of Occupancy for each building have been issued and are on file. Low Occupancy certificates are not found any of the building and sheds. Document Review: Occupancy certificates are not found. Collect occupancy certificates for each of the building and sheds from appropriate authority. 26 Nov 2014 Are certificates of occupancy provided for each building or ancillary structure? Means of Egress Interior exit stairways and ramps terminate at an exit discharge except where terminating at a rated exit passageway. Non-Compliance Level: 3 Both the stairways are terminated through the ground floor of the building and the exit passageways are not fire separated from the production floor. Photograph: Interior exit stairways terminate through the production floor on ground floor. The Alliance for Worker Safety Page 6/10
08 Sep 2014 Provide minimum 1 hr fire rated construction to separate the exit passageways from the production floor on the ground floor. Alliance Standard Part 6 Section 6.14 Exit Enclosures Doors are not locked in the direction of egress under any conditions. All hasps, locks, slide bolts, and other locking devices have been removed where required. Non-Compliance Level: 2 Locking devices are found in two main gates and two other doors (Roof top to 1st floor). Other exit doors are in under installation. During the audit period all the doors and gates was open. Photograph: Locking devices are found in main factory building. Remove all hasps, locks, slide bolts, or other locking devices at the noted locations. If locks are required for security reasons, utilize special door locking features complying with NFPA 101. 28 Oct 2014 Alliance Standards Part 6 Section 6.8 Doors and Gates Exit discharge is directly to the exterior of the building, unless the requirements of 6.17.2 are met, at grade or provides direct access to grade. Exit discharge shall not reenter a building. The main two exit discharge throughout the production floor on the ground level of the main factory building. Visual Assessment: Exit discharge through the production floor of the main factory building. Provide minimum 1 hour fire resistive rated construction to separate the egress path from the production floor on the ground level of the main factory building. Alliance Standard Part 6 Section 6.17 Exit Discharge. See Section 16.7.2 and 16.7.3 for exceptions. The Alliance for Worker Safety Page 7/10
08 Sep 2014 All doors in a means of egress are of the side-hinged swinging type. Two main gates are collapsible gate of main factory building. Photograph: Collapsible gate of main factory Building. Provide side-hinged swing type doors in all means of egress. Alliance Standards Part 6 Section 6.8 Doors and Gates Emergency power for means of egress illumination is verified at least once per year. If battery operated lights are used, these lights are tested on a monthly basis. Functional testing of battery powered lights is provided for a minimum 90 min once per year. Medium Documents are not found for testing of emergency/battery backup power. Document Review: No documents are found for testing of emergency/battery backup power. Develop a testing and maintenance program that ensures the emergency power for exit signs is tested at least once per year. If battery operated signs are used, these lights are tested on a monthly basis. Functional testing of battery powered signs is prov 11 Nov 2014 Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.12 Illumination of Exit Signs and Means Of Escape Lighting Emergency power for exit signs is tested at least once per year. If battery operated, these lights are tested on a monthly basis. Functional testing of battery powered signs is provided for a minimum 90 min once per year. Medium Documents are not found for testing of emergency battery backup power for exit signs. Document Review: No document found for testing of emergency battery backup power for exit signs. The Alliance for Worker Safety Page 8/10
08 Sep 2014 Develop a testing and maintenance program that ensures the emergency power for exit signs is tested at least once per year. If battery operated signs are used, these lights are tested on a monthly basis. Functional testing of battery powered signs is prov 11 Nov 2014 Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.12 Illumination of Exit Signs and Means Of Escape. Fire Safety Programs Are the required number of people trained and certified in fire fighting, first aid, and rescue training by the appropriate authority. Non-Compliance Level: 3 The workers are not well trained in fire fighting, first aid, and rescue program and they have no training certificate. Worker Interviews: The workers are not well trained. Arrange sufficient training programs for fire fighting, first aid, and rescue training and prepare proper documents (trained certificated) and keep evidence for an Alliance review. Train-up sufficient number (25 %) of worker for fire fighting, rescue, fir 02 Apr 2015 Alliance Standard Part 13 Human Element Programs Fire Department pre-planning has been completed. Low Non-Compliance Level: 2 Fire Department pre-planning has not completed yet. Visual Assessment: Visit the factory premises and discuss with the management of this factory. Complete fire department per-planning activities with the local Fire Service and Civil Defense as per Alliance Standard section 13. 11 Nov 2014 Alliance Standards Part 13 Section 13.1 Fire Safety Director The Alliance for Worker Safety Page 9/10
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