ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT MILLENNIUM TEXTILES (SOUTHERN) LTD., Bara Rangamatia, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka 1341, Bangladesh Factory List: MILLENNIUM TEXTILES (SOUTHERN) LTD., Inspected on April 8, 2014
SUMMARY The Millenium Textiles(Southern) Ltd., factory is started in 2002 in a five-storied building which was constructed in 2000. 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. MILLENNIUM TEXTILES (SOUTHERN) LTD., Page 2 of 6
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Finding #: E- 1 Category: SERVICE LINE Overhead service cables are not supported. Overhead service cables must be must be supported with suitable means from the transformer to the building (may be supported providing catenary wire). Service cables from electric pole. MILLENNIUM TEXTILES (SOUTHERN) LTD., Page 3 of 6
Finding #: E- 2 Category: GENERATOR ROOM Cables terminating to generator output terminal box are laid on floor. Cables may be laid in cable-trench with protective covers or supported in cable trays installed on floor to avoid mechanical damages from falling objects/stepping of occupant. Cables terminating from generator output. Finding #: E- 3 Panel back cover left open to allow cable connection. Panel rear cover must be closed with nuts and bolt and make circular hole at the base plate/top plate of panels 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. Panel without back cover. Finding #: E- 4 Category: CABLE & CABLE SUPPORTS Cable ducts covered with combustible materials Remove combustible materials covering cables or used as tray/duct covers. Provide cover made of noncombustible material on the channel for preventing ingress of dust and debris /risk of spreading fire. Cable duct in production floor. MILLENNIUM TEXTILES (SOUTHERN) LTD., Page 4 of 6
Finding #: E- 5 Crowded inside panel (MCCB, MCB, Bus bars and Wires) Check the capacity of the panel & establish a load management program for avoiding any installation exceeding its capacity in future. Install slotted wiring-duct inside the panel to arrange and latch the haphazard cables. Crowd inside panel. Finding #: E- 6 Category: CABLE & CABLE SUPPORTS Excessive lint deposit in cable duct. Disconnect the power source of the cable laid into channel and clean dust and debris of all interior components. Establish a periodic cleaning program and maintain records of the activities. Provide cover made of noncombustible material on the channel for preventing ingress of dust and debris in future. Cable duct in production floor. Finding #: E- 7 Category: WIRINGS PVC casing capping wiring damaged. Damaged PVC casing used for surface wiring must be replaced to protect wires in it throughout its length. PVC casing capping. MILLENNIUM TEXTILES (SOUTHERN) LTD., Page 5 of 6
Finding #: E- 8 Hot spots at terminations inside panel. Arrange periodic inspection & thermal scan to identify the overloading, loose connection, unbalanced load which may cause the excessive heat-rise and take action accordingly. Hot spot at MCCB. Finding #: E- 9 Cables entering panels are not firmly fixed. Cables must be supported into the covered cable tray up to the top plate/base plate of panels to prevent any physical damage to insulation of the cable. Cables entering to panel. Finding #: E- 10 Category: CABLE & CABLE SUPPORTS Cables/wires passing through wall not protected and remaining gaps around the cable/wiring not sealed. Cables/wirings passing through permanent wall must be protected in covered cable duct and remaining gaps must be sealed with fire resistant materials. Cable also must be protected throughout the length providing cover (metallic) to the tray to prevent damage due to harsh weather. Cables are entering to factory building. MILLENNIUM TEXTILES (SOUTHERN) LTD., Page 6 of 6