CAP Amantex Limited

Assessor Information
Assessor Company Name

Assessor E-mail Address
Assessor Phone Number
Date of Assessment
Date of CAP Finalization
Date of Report Submission
Facility Information
Facility Name
Facility Address
Bureau Veritas
2-8143387
29-Apr-14
5-May-14
21-Jan-15
Amantex Limited
Boiragirchala
Sreepur, Gazipur
Sreepur, Gazipur
Dhaka
Bangladesh
Key Facility Contact Name

Facility Phone Number
Contact Email
Lead Brand Company
Lead Brand Contact Name
Lead Brand Contact Email
Audit Type/Name
CAP Responder at Facility
Important Criteria/Instructions
Md. Samsuzzaman
samsuzzaman@amangroupbd.com
Md. Samsuzzaman
Audit Closing Comments
There are two main factory buildings & some

ancillary buildings in the premises of Amantex
Ltd. Auditor team have gone through the
submitted documents and found no significant
deficiencies except structural design reports in
the availability of necessary documents to asses
the said buildings. In the same way through visual
observations, the factory building-1 is found
seven storied but in general notes of design
documents , it is noted six storied. However, an
as built structure design report is found which
confirms the safety & stability of this buildings
against expected upcoming loads.
Subheader
Structural System Construction
Question
Is the structural system free of distress,
separations, or cracking that indicates lack of
performance or overstress of the lateral loadcarrying system?
Description
Some minor cracks have been found, specifically
in the joint of two beams at the 3rd, 4th & 5th
floors.
Is the structural system free of distress,

settlement, shifting, or cracking in columns or
walls?
There is no visual sign of distress, settlement,

shifting, or cracking in columns. But, some
hairline cracks have been found in wall at
mezzanine as well as 6th floor of seven storied
building.
Are all non-structural elements suspended from,

attached to, or resting atop the structure
adequately anchored and braced to resist
earthquake forces?
There are some unbraced, plastic, overhead

water tanks on the roof.
Structural System Design
Have provisions been made in floors or decks for

a concentrated load (such as heavy equipment,
water tanks, stored materials, etc) applied at a
location wherever this load acting upon an
otherwise unloaded floor would produce stresses
greater than those caused by a uniform load?
No provisions have been made for a floor with a

concentrated load. This makes the location of
water tanks very hazardous.
Where density of operations, storage of materials, The live load for storage was almost 80 psf.
or equipment weights require live load capacity in
excess of 2.0 kN/m2 (42 psf), do the design
documents confirm that the required load
capacity exists? Or has the load capacity been
analytically confirmed and certified by an
Alliance-qualified structural engineer?
Are credible structural design documents

available for review and kept on site?
Structural design documents are available

showing six stories. However, building is found
seven storied; design report is available. All the
submitted documents are properly signed by the
engineer with MIEB no. As-built structural
assessment report is submitted; but cannot be
accepted due to presence of
deficiencies.structural design documents for the
security building were not available.
If the structure has been previously expanded,

was the structural impact on the entire structure
analytically evaluated and confirmed by a
qualified structural engineer.
General notes show that the factory building-1

was designed as a six storied structure. In reality,
it is a seven-storied building.
If the building is currently being renovated or

expanded, are the Construction Practices and
Safety requirements of Section 9 being followed?
The 8-storied factory building (building-2) is

under construction but the safety arrangement
(such as temporary canopy and safety net) is not
sufficient as per construction Practices and Safety
requirements of Alliance standard part-9. The
observed steel shed constructed on the roof for
building-1. This construction is approved but
detailed the structural design documents is
unavailable.
Structural Safety Programs
Is a program in place to ensure that the live loads There is no program available to manage floor
for which a floor or roof is or has been designed
and roof live loads. Floor load plans are also not
will not be exceeded?
available.
Have all areas of needed maintenance, including Dampness has been found in the 1st floor of
areas with efflorescence, dampness, standing
building 2.
water on rooftops, and corrosion been addressed.
Have Load Plans been prepared for each floor

documenting the actual maximum operational
loading that is intended and/or allowable on each
floor.
No Load Plans have been prepared for each floor

documenting actual maximum operational
loading that is intended or allowable on each
floor.
Are Floor Load Plans posted as required?
Floor Load Plans are not posted as required.
Are areas used for storage of work materials and

work products, clearly marked to indicate the
acceptable loading limits as described in the Load
Plan for that floor?
Storage of work materials and work products are

not marked to indicate the acceptable loading
limit. Also, the floor Load Plan is not available in
the floor.
Is a designated representative (Factory Load

Factory Load Manager or designated
Manager), who is onsite full time, trained
representative is not available.
regarding the structural floor capacity, and serves
as an ongoing vendor resource and monitor of
operational factory floor loadings?
Is a Geotechnical Report available for review and

kept on site?
Geotechnical report is available and kept on site

to review, but the IEB no. of the engineer is not
available.
Are Certificates of Occupancy available for

review?
The factory has not obtained the Certificate of

Occupancy from the authority.
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Suggested Plan of Action

Engage a qualified structural engineer to provide
additional investigations of the cracking and
provide a remediation plan if necessary.
Suggested Deadline
Standard
Date 15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.3.3
Have a qualified structural engineer provide

further testing and analysis of distress,
settlement, shifting, or cracking in walls and
provide a remediation plan to correct noted
issues.
15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.3.3
Relocate the water tanks. Adequately anchor and

brace all non-structural elements to resist
earthquake forces as to comply with the BNBC
and Alliance Standard.
15-Sep-14 Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.18 Seismic

Bracing of Key Non-Structural Elements and 2006
BNBC Part 6
Relocate water tanks to a safe location. Engage a

qualified structural engineer to confirm and
document that provisions have been made to
accommodate concentrated loads. If provisions
have not been made, have a qualified structural
engineer develop a remediation plan.
15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.13 and 8.14
Have a qualified structural engineer confirm that

capacity to support the load is available through
detailed structural assessment with SDT. Load
Plans complying with Alliance Standard Part 8
Section 8.20.4.3 should also be developed.
15-Sep-14 Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.15 Minimum

Floor Design Loads
Have a qualified structural engineer prepare

credible as-built documents (drawings and
detailed assessment) based on the requirements
of Part 8 Section 8.19 of the Alliance Standard.
15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.19 Required

Structural Documentation for New and Existing
Factories
Have a qualified structural engineer complete a

detailed structural assessment with SDT for
evaluation of the structural impact of the
addition.
15-Sep-14 Reference Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.1

Applicability of Building Code.
Provide sufficient safety arrangements (such as

temporary canopy will be provided just below the
construction floor surround the building and also
surrounded by safety net) as per construction
Practices and Safety requirements of Alliance
standard part-9.
15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 9 Construction Practices

and Safety.
Develop a program to ensure that all live loads

for which a floor or roof has been designed will
not be exceeded. The designated Load Manager
shall over see this program and ensure it is
enforced.
15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 13 Section 13.7 and Part 8

Section 8.9.
Under guidance from a qualified structural

engineer, address all areas of needed
maintenance.
15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.26 Durability

and Maintenance
Have a qualified structural engineer to develop

floor Load Plans through detailed structural
assessment with SDT as per the requirements of
Part 8 Section 8.20.5.3.
15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.10 Floor

Loading Plans (Load Plans)
Have a qualified structural engineer prepare load

plans including the information required in
Section 8.20 of the Alliance Standard. Floor load
plan should be posted in each floor.
15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.20.5.3
Provide appropriate markings at all areas used for

storage to indicate the acceptable loading limits
detailed in the Load Plan.
15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.11 Floor Load

Markings
Designate a representative as the Factory Load

Manager. The Factory Owner shall ensure that
one Factory Load Manager is located onsite full
time. The Factory Load Manager must be trained
in calculating operational load characteristics of
the factory. The Factory Load Manager shall serve
as an ongoing resource to RMG vendors and be
responsible to ensure that the factory operational
loads do not at any time exceed the factory floor
loading limits as described on the Floor Loading
Plans.
15-Sep-14 Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.9 Factory Load

Manager
The IEB no. of the engineer must be mentioned in

the geotechnical report.
15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.2 Structural

Integrity of Existing Factory Buildings
Apply for issuance of Certificate of Occupancy

and pursue the matter to obtain the same.
15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.3 Preliminary

Structural Assessment
Factory CAP
We will do it within 20-Nov-2014.
Factory CAP Deadline Date

Factory Responsible
20-Nov-14 Engr. Faruq Person
Ahmed
20-Nov-14 Engr. Faruq Ahmed
1-Jan-14 Engr. Faruq Ahmed
Already capacity plan confirm by Structural

designer
Already credible load plan confirm by Structural

designer for seven storied building and sign with
MIEB no.
Already credible load plan confirm by Structural

designer for seven storied building and given
notes by sign with MIEB number.
Already provided sufficient safety arrangement

including temporary canopy with safety net.
Already developed a program to ensure that all

live loads.
Already developed floor load plan by structural

consultant.
Already developed floor load plan by structural

consultant.
Already provided appropriate markings at all

areas used for storage to indicate the acceptable
loading limits detailed in the Load Plan.
We will appoint a designated representative as

the Factory Load Manager.
Geotechnical report is available and kept on site

to review which signed by the MIEB engineer.
We will collect the Certificate of Occupancy from

the authority.
Source of Findings
Level
Visual Assessment: Some minor cracks have been High
found, especially in the joint of two beams at 3rd,
4th & 5th floor.
Non-Compliance Level
1
Visual Assessment: In visual assessment no visual High

sign of distress, settlement, shifting, or cracking
in columns. But, some hairline cracks have been
found in wall at mezzanine as well as 6th floor of
seven storied building.
Visual Assessment: Some unbraced plastic

overhead water tanks are located on the roof.
Medium
Document Review: Based on the structural

document, the provisions
for a concentrated load, such as water tanks,
have not been made., Visual Assessment:
Arrangement for water tanks is not safe.
Medium
Document Review: Floor load capacity is not

mentioned in the document., Visual Assessment:
Live load exceeds 42 psf.
Medium
Document Review: Structural drawings are

Medium
available for six storied building; design report is
not available., Visual Assessment: The six storied
building shown in drawing was noted as seven
storied from visual observation.
Document Review: Structural drawings show that Medium

the building is designed to have six stories.,
Visual Assessment: The building has seven
stories.
Visual Assessment: Observations of the factory

building-2.
Medium
Visual Assessment: Floor load plan is not

available.
Medium
Visual Assessment: Dampness has been found in

the 1st floor of building 2.
Medium
Document Review: No Load Plan is documented.
Low
Visual Assessment: In visual assessment no load

plans have been found.
Low
Visual Assessment: No Load Plan is available in

the floor.
Low
Document Review: The HR file of Factory Load

Manager or designated representative is not
documented., Visual Assessment: Presence of
factory load manager or designated
representative has not been seen.
Low
Document Review: Geotechnical report is

available in the submitted
document. However, the IEB no. of the engineer
is not available.
Low
Document Review: The document review shows

that the factory has not obtained the Certificate
of Occupancy from the authority.
Low
Date of Assessment
Facility Name
Facility Address
Bureau Veritas
2-8143387
16-Apr-14
3-May-14
21-Jan-15
Amantex Limited
Boiragirchala
Sreepur, Gazipur
Sreepur, Gazipur
Dhaka
Bangladesh

Contact Email
Lead Brand Company
Audit Type/Name
Md. Samsuzzaman
Md. Samsuzzaman
Subheader
Means of Egress
In the closing meeting, the non-conformities were

explained to the factory personnel. The issues are
as follows- One door width found 0.7m at
ground floor which is not sufficient in accordance
with Alliance Standard in Building-2. Visually
some of the doors are fire rated. However no
credible certificate is available. There are
collapsible gates and steel sliding doors with
locking arrangement at some egress locations.
Height of the highest occupied floor of the main
building is 19.51m (64ft) above grade i.e. above
23 m (75 ft). Therefore, class III standpipe system
needs to be installed throughout the building as
per Alliance Standard 5.4.2 and NFPA 14. Only
class-II(40 mm) fabric hoses are connected with
underground Water Reservoir. There are 4 stairs
in the main building. Two of them are interior
stairs and others are external stairs. There are
swinging glass doors available at interior exits.
All doors in a means of egress are not side-hinged
swinging type. Most of them are collapsible,
sliding. There is dedicated fire pump available
in the factory and one jockey pump with
alternative automatic backup power but no
approved design with hydraulic calculation was
found as per NFPA 20. On ground floor there is
Chemical store without proper fire separation.
Chemical store need to be fire separated
according to BNBC Table-3.2.2 pg-10355. On 2nd
floor there is no proper fire separation between
production floor and fabric store. Two hour fire
Question
Doors along the path of egress have a minimum
width of 0.8 m (32 in) and have required ratings.
Description
One door width found 0.7m at ground floor which
is not sufficient in accordance with Alliance
Standard in building-2. Visually some of the doors
appear fire-rated. However, no credible fire-rating
certification for the doors is available.
Means of Egress
Doors are not locked in the direction of egress

There are collapsible gates and steel sliding doors
under any conditions. All hasps, locks, slide bolts, with locking arrangements at some egress
and other locking devices have been removed
locations.
where required.
Means of Egress
All doors in a means of egress are of the sidehinged swinging type.
Some doors in means of egress are not sidehinged swinging and self-latching type. Most of
them are collapsible, sliding gates.
Fire Protection Systems
Does the building have a Standpipe System?
Height of the highest occupied floor of the main

building is 19.51m (64ft) above grade i.e. above
23m (75 ft). Therefore, class III standpipe system
needs to be installed throughout the building as
per Alliance Standard 5.4.2 and NFPA 14. Only
class-II (40mm) fabric hoses are connected with
underground Water Reservoir.
Does the building have a fire pump?
There is a dedicated fire pump available in the

factory and one jockey pump with alternative
automatic backup power, but no approved design
with hydraulic calculation was found as per NFPA
20.
Fire Protection Construction
Are exit enclosures provided with fire-resistive

rated construction barriers?
There are 4 sets of stairs in the main building.

Two of them are interior stairs and two are
external stairs. There are swinging glass doors at
the interior exits.
Are separations between hazards provided with

fire-resistive rated construction barriers.
On ground floor there is chemical storage without

proper fire separation. Chemical storage needs to
be fire separated according to BNBC Table-3.2.2
pg-10355.
On 2nd floor there is no proper fire separation
between production floor and fabric storage. Two
hour fire separation required between production
floor and fabric storage according to BNBC Table
3.2.1 pg-10352.
Means of Egress
Occupant loads are posted for every assembly

and production floor in a conspicuous space near
the main point of egress.
Occupant loads are not posted for every

assembly and production floor in a conspicuous
space near the main point of egress.
Means of Egress
Every door in a stair enclosure serving more than There are no re-entry doors available in
5 stories is provided with re-entry unless it meets accordance with Section-6.8.3 and 6.8.3.1(a).
the requirements of Alliance Standards Part 6
Section 6.8.3.1.
Means of Egress
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.
Means of Egress
Emergency power for means of egress

Available documents of periodical testing of
illumination is verified at least once per year. If
emergency power for means of egress were
battery operated lights are used, these lights are found but do not comply with Alliance Standard.
tested on a monthly basis. Functional testing of
battery powered lights is provided for a minimum
90 min once per year.
Fire extinguishers are inspected, tested, and

maintained as required.
Documentation of periodical testing for

emergency power of means of egress signs were
found but the documentation does not comply
with the Alliance Standard.
Extinguishers are inspected monthly by factory's

staff. No documents were found in support of i)
annual maintenance of extinguishers by a
servicing agent, ii) annual testing of nozzle,
and/or iii) internal inspection of extinguishers at 5
year interval.
Fire Safety Programs
Chemicals and other flammable materials are

stored within approved enclosures.
Chemicals and other flammable materials are not

stored within approved enclosures.
Training programs are implemented and

documented in accordance with the Alliance
Safety Training Curriculum.
No records of training programs are available in

accordance with the Alliance Safety Training
Curriculum on fire safety.
Standpipe system piping is free of mechanical

damage, leakage, and corrosion?
Complete standpipe system not installed yet.

Current standpipe system piping is free of
mechanical damage, leakage, and corrosion.
Is the fire alarm and detection system monitored An automatic fire alarm and detection system is
by a central station monitoring service or directly available in the factory. However, there is no
connected to the Fire Service and Civil Defense? monitoring company in Bangladesh. Fire Service
and Civil Defense are not capable of monitoring
the fire alarm and detection systems of the
factories.
An emergency evacuation plan has been

developed and communicated to all employees.
An emergency evacuation plan has not been

developed yet.
Fire Department pre-planning has been

completed.
Fire Department pre-planning has not been

completed.
Means of Egress
Stair designation signs are provided at each floor Stair designation signs are not provided at each
entrance from the stair to the floor in English and floor. Only floor level is designated in Bengali &
Bengali. Signs indicate the name of the stair and English.
the floor level. Signs are posted adjacent to the
door.
Are inspection, maintenance, and testing

procedures of the standpipe and hose system
documented and up to date? Including inspection
and testing of hoses if provided.
Complete standpipe system not installed yet.

There are maintenance plans and records for the
testing and maintenance of the current standpipe
system.
Is signage for the standpipe system installed at

required locations and on required components?
Complete standpipe system is not installed yet.

Signage for the existing standpipe system is not
installed.
Are inspection, maintenance, and testing

procedures of the fire pump documented and up
to date?
Proper fire pump has not been installed.

Inspection, maintenance, and testing procedures
of the existing fire pump has not been
documented or kept up to date.
Certificates of Occupancy for each building have

been issued and are on file.
No occupancy certificates are available for any

buildings.
A hot-work permit program has been established. A hot-work permit program has not been
established.
A written housekeeping policy is established and

enforced.
The available record is not in compliance with the

Alliance standard.
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Provide 1.5 hour fire-rated opening assemblies in
2 hour fire-rated exit enclosure. Increase door
width to 0.8m or greater by demolishing wall
adjacent to the door. If this door is not required to
satisfy the requirement of total exit width (based
on occupant load) and maximum travel distance,
eliminate this door.
Suggested Deadline
Standard
Date 8-Aug-14 Alliance Standard Part 6 Section 6.5.6 Minimum
Widths. Increased occupant loads will require a
door width greater than 0.8 m.
Provide side-swinging, self-closing and latching

non-lockable certified 1.5 hour fire-rated doors
that open in the direction of egrees in 2 hour
rated exit enclosures. Exits shall be enclosed with
the same fire-resistance rating as the floor
penetrated but will not need to exceed 2 hour.
30-May-14 Alliance Standards Part 6 Section 6.8 Doors and

Gates
Replace all collapsible, sliding gates and shutters

in means of egresses with side-hinged swinging,
self-latching doors of proper width and rating to
comply with Section-6.8.1.
8-Aug-14 Alliance Standards Part 6 Section 6.8 Doors and

Gates
Install a standpipe system at required locations

which are to be designed by a qualified fire
protection engineer. The system must be
compliant with the requirements of NFPA 14. The
hydraulic calculations should be reviewed by
Alliance and review to be completed prior to start
of work. All standpipe system installations shall
be submitted for review by the Alliance for review
prior to commencement of installation according
to 5.4.3.2. Testing of the installation shall be
conducted in accordance with NFPA 14
acceptance testing requirements. Documentation
of all testing shall be submitted for review by the
Alliance. Final inspection and testing of the
installation shall be witnessed by the Alliance as
per clause 5.4.3.3.
8-Aug-14 Does the building have a standpipe system

installed where required. Alliance Standard Part 5
Section 5.4.2
Install a pump dedicated for fire fighting or fire

protection. Should follow the requirements of
NFPA 20. Pump design should also account for 5th
floor which is under construction. Fire pump
installation is to be tested for final acceptance in
presence of Alliance and a final inspection of the
installation shall be conducted by the Alliance
prior to final acceptance of the installation.
Acceptance testing of the installation shall be in
accordance with NFPA 20, 22, and 24 testing
requirements. Documentation of all testing shall
be submitted to the Alliance for review prior to
final acceptance. This pump is to be connected to
an alternative power source like a generator and
the generator is to be connected with ATS (auto
starter).
31-Oct-14 Alliance Standard Part 5 Fire Protection Systems
Provide 2 hr fire-resistive rated construction

barriers at exit enclosures. Fit outward opening,
side-swinging, self-closing and latching, nonlockable certified fire doors of 1.5 hr rating in all
stairwell enclosures. Consult a qualified fire
protection engineer to design the required rated
construction barriers.
8-Aug-14 Reference Alliance Standards Part 4 Section 4.5

Separation
Provide fire-resistive rated construction barriers

between hazard types following Table 4.4.1 of
Alliance Standard or Table 4.1.1 from BNBC Part
4. Consult a qualified fire protection engineer to
design the required rated construction barrier.
31-Oct-14 Reference Alliance Standards Part 4 Section 4.5

Separation
Post the occupant load for every assembly and

production floor in a facility in a conspicuous
space near the main exit or exit access doorway
for the space.
13-Jun-14 Alliance Standards Part 6 Section 6.4.4 Posting of

Occupant Load
Every door in a stair enclosure serving more than

5 stories shall be provided with re-entry unless it
meets the following requirements. Stair doors
may be permitted to be locked from the stair
(ingress) side that prevents re-entry to the floor
provided at least two floors allowing re-entry to
access another exit are provided, there are not
more than 4 stories intervening between re-entry
floors, re-entry is allowed on the top or next to
top level, reentry doors are identified as such on
the stair side, and locked doors shall be identified
as to the nearest re-entry floors. When the
discharge floor is determined to be a required reentry floor using the above requirements, reentry does not have to be provided back into the
building on this level.
8-Aug-14 Alliance Standards Part 6 Section 6.8 Doors and

Gates
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 must be tested on a
monthly basis. Functional testing of battery
powered signs must be conducted for a minimum
90 min once per year.
13-Jun-14 Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.12

Illumination of Exit Signs and Means Of Escape.
Develop a testing and maintenance program that

ensures the operation of all exit signs is verified
at least once per year. If battery-operated signs
are used, these lights shall be tested on a
monthly basis. Functional testing of battery
powered signs shall be provided for a minimum
90 minutes once per year.
13-Jun-14 Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.12

Illumination of Exit Signs and Means Of Escape
Lighting
Fire extinguishers are to be inspected, tested, and

maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 Chapter
7.
31-Oct-14 NFPA 10 Chapter 7
Store chemicals and all flammable materials in

approved enclosure in a safe manner.
30-Jun-14
Implement training program with proper

documentation in accordance with the Alliance
Safety Training Curriculum on fire safety.
13-Jun-14 Alliance Standards Part 13
An appropriate standpipe system needs to be

installed at required locations designed by a
qualified fire protection engineer. The system is
to be compliant with the requirements of NFPA
14. Also install required identification signs at the
noted locations. Signage must comply with NFPA
14 Chapter 6.
31-Oct-14 NFPA 25 Chapter 6 Standpipe and Hose Systems
Arrange for direct connection of the fire alarm

system to a central monitoring station or Fire
Service and Civil Defense. Until direct monitoring
can be set up, a person shall be assigned to
contact the fire department in the event of fire
alarm activation. An annunciator shall be located
in a constantly attended location (such as a fire
control room) to alert this person.
13-Jun-14 Alliance Standard Part 5 Section 5.7.5 Monitoring
Develop an emergency evacuation plan which

includes all components required by the Alliance
Standards and communicate the plan to all
employees.
13-Jun-14 Alliance Standards Part 13 Section 13.1 Fire

Safety Director
Complete Fire Department pre-planning activities

with the local Fire Service and Civil Defense.
13-Jun-14 Alliance Standards Part 13 Section 13.1 Fire

Safety Director
Install signage adjacent to each stair door

indicating the stair name and the floor level at
the noted locations in accordance with Section
6.9.3.1.
13-Jun-14 Alliance Standard Part 6 Section 6.9 Stairs

designed by a qualified fire protection engineer
and installed at required locations. The system
must comply with the requirements of NFPA 14.
31-Oct-14 Reference NFPA 25 Chapter 6 Standpipe and Hose

Systems Table 6.1.1.2

installed at the required locations designed by a
qualified fire protection engineer. The system is
to be compliant with the requirements of NFPA
14. Also, install required identification signs at the
noted locations. Signage must comply with NFPA
14 Chapter 6.
27-Jun-14 Reference NFPA 14 Chapter 6
Install a pump dedicated for fire fighting or fire

protection following the requirements of NFPA 20.
Also Establish an inspection, maintenance, and
testing program for the fire pump. Program must
comply with NFPA 25.
31-Oct-14 Reference NFPA 25 Chapter 8 Fire Pumps
Apply to PWD for issuance of occupancy

certificate and pursue the matter to expedite.
27-Jun-14 Are certificates of occupancy provided for each

building or ancillary structure?
Develop a hot-work permit program that complies

with Section-9.1.7 and NFPA 51B. In general, this
program should address the process of request
and approval of authorities, necessary checks
prior to approval, standby fire watch and
firefighting equipment, sounding of alarm
procedure, duration and expiry of permit, and reapproval procedures, etc.
31-Oct-14 Alliance Standards Part 13 Section 13.4 Hot Work

Permit and NFPA 51B
Establish written corporate and plant policies on

housekeeping to ensure scheduled cleaning for
floor, wall, ceiling, supply, and return air
ventilation systems. Promptly reschedule skipped
cleanings. Provide a documented line of authority
for authorizing a cleaning delay and rescheduling.
As a general rule the maximum tolerable deposit
thickness for loose fluffy lint is 13mm (in.) over
a maximum of 46.5m2 (500ft2). Limit dense
deposits to 6mm (in.) and oil saturated deposits
to 3.2mm (in.).
23-Jan-15 Alliance Standards Part 13 Section 13.6

Housekeeping
Factory CAP

Factory Responsible
Person
23-Feb-15 Mr. Abdur Rahim
Done
Mr. Abdur Rahim
We will do it within 31-Dec-2014.
We will do it within 25.02.2015
18-May-15 Mr. Abdur Rahim
Done.
Mr. Abdur Rahim
We are working on it. We need huge construction

works.
29-Dec-14 Mr. Abdur Rahim
We will do it within 31.01.2015.
Done.
Mr. Abdur Rahim
Done.
Mr. Abdur Rahim
We have fire pump. We will maintain document

on maintenance, and testing.
Done.
We will do it within 31.01.2015.
12-Jan-15 Mr. Abdur Rahim
12-Jan-15 Mr. Abdur Rahim
Mr. Abdur Rahim
10-Aug-15 Mr. Abdur Rahim
Source of Findings
Photograph: Door widths were not sufficient to
comply with Alliance Standard in building-2.
Level
High
3
Visual Assessment: There are collapsible gates

High
and steel sliding doors with locking arrangements
at some egress locations.
Photograph: Side-hinged swinging exit.
High
Photograph: Photograph shows the standpipe

system.
High
Photograph: Available dedicated fire pump and

one jockey pump with alternative automatic
backup power.
High
Visual Assessment: Interior exit enclosures are

not fire protected.
High
Visual Assessment: Chemical storage was found

without proper fire separation.
Medium
Visual Assessment: Visual Assessment shows that Medium

occupant loads are not posted for every assembly
and production floor in a conspicuous space near
the main point of egress.
Visual Assessment: No re-entry doors are

provided in the main building.
Medium
Document Review: Relevant document available

but is not complying with the alliance standard.
Medium
Document Review: Relevant document found of

Medium
periodical testing of emergency power for means
of egress were found but do not comply with
Alliance Standard.
Document Review: Documents show that fire

extinguishers are inspected, tested, and
maintained on a monthly basis., Photograph: Fire
extinguishers are inspected, tested, and
maintained monthly.
Medium
Visual Assessment: Chemicals and other

flammable materials are not stored within
approved enclosures.
Document Review: No records of training
programs are available in accordance with the
Alliance Safety Training Curriculum on fire safety.
Medium
Medium
Photograph: No mechanical damage, leakage, or

corrosion is identifiable on current standpipe
system.
Medium
Photograph: Automatic fire alarm and detection

system is available in the factory.
Medium
Document Review: Among the documents shown

by the factory personnel, no proper emergency
evacuation plan was found.
Medium
Document Review: Documents show that Fire

Low
Department pre-planning has not been completed
yet.
Photograph: Floor level is mentioned in Bengali & Low
English only.
Photograph: Registry book of maintenance and

testing procedures of the standpipe and hose
system. This shows that the factory conducted
proper inspection, maintenance, and testing
procedures of the standpipe and hose system.
Low
Visual Assessment: No signage is found for the

available standpipe.
Low
Document Review: There is no evidence of a plan Low

or record for maintenance of the fire pump.
Document Review: Document review shows that

the factory has no occupancy certificate for any
of its structures.
Document Review: A hot-work permit program
has not been established.
Low
Low
Document Review: Available record is not in

compliance with the Alliance standard.
Low
Date of Assessment
Facility Name
Facility Address
Bureau Veritas
2-8143387
16-Apr-14
3-May-14
21-Jan-15
Amantex Limited
Boiragirchala
Sreepur, Gazipur
Sreepur, Gazipur
Dhaka
Bangladesh

Contact Email
Lead Brand Company
Audit Type/Name
Md. Samsuzzaman
Md. Samsuzzaman
Number of observations were found during Audit,
but following observations were highlighted
during closing meeting: 1. Looping at Circuit
Breaker Terminal (DB-Unit 2/1, DB-Unit 3/1). 2.
Lint and Dirt present inside the Distribution Panel
(DB-Unit 3/2). 3. Non Graded rubber mat present
infront of Distribution Panel (DB-5/GF, DB-Mid
Level TR, DB-GF/2, MDB-Wash). 4. No Phase
separator at Circuit Breaker terminal (DBCanteen).
Subheader
Electrical System Maintenance
Question
Have workers that operate and maintain the
electrical system received electrical safety
training? Is training documentation on site?
Description
Workers that operate and maintain the electrical
system have not received any electrical safety
training.
Electrical System Conditions
Are all switchboards and/or distribution boards

metal enclosed with a dead front construction?
All distribution boards are metal enclosed but lack

dead front construction.
Emergency Power System
Are life safety loads (fire alarm, fire pump,

elevators, emergency lighting, exit signage, etc)
connecting to the emergency power system?
The emergency generator is not under Amantex

management nor is it in the Amantex compound.
Are emergency power switchboards, distribution

boards, and circuits properly identified?
Emergency power switchboards, distribution

boards, and circuits are not properly identified.
Is an uninterruptable power supply (UPS)

provided?
No uninterruptible power supply (UPS) has been

provided for certain electrical appliances that
require uninterruptible conditioned sinusoidal
wave.
Are cable trenches properly covered?
Light fixtures without protective covers are not

installed in storage areas or in any area where
the Inspector of the Factories Rules (1.5.3.5) Part
53 disallows these fixtures.
No cover on cable trench.

Location: Boiler Room.
Light fixtures without protective covers are
installed in storage areas.
Location: 4th floor, Main Building
No circuits are drawn for loads without the

incorporation of a overcurrent protection device
(circuit breaker).
Circuits are drawn for loads without the

incorporation of an overcurrent protection device
(circuit breaker).
Location: DB-GF/6, Ground Floor, Main Building
Is electrical wiring/cables sized according to

capacity of circuit breakers (No higher rated
circuit breakers with lower rated wiring)?
Electrical cables are not sized according to

capacity of circuit breakers.
Location: DB- W/T, Ground Floor, Main Building
(Problem found 2 DBs out of 32 DBs).
Indications of overheating, overloading, or signs

of burning were not observed.
Indications of overheating were observed (Critical

Temperature 76.7 found in thermography scan).
Location: LT Panel, Substation room.
Are records concerning the testing and inspection Records concerning the testing and inspection of
of the electrical systems maintained on site and the electrical systems are not maintained.
up to date?
Are thermographic scans of electrical equipment

completed at least every three years?
Thermographic scans of electrical equipment are

not completed properly.
Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have

clear identification markings?
Distribution boards have no clear identification

markings.
Location : All Distribution boards.
Do switchboards and/or distribution boards have

capacity information labels?
Distribution boards do not have capacity

information labels.
Location: All distribution boards.
Are switchboards and/or distribution boards

provided with physical means to prevent the
installation of more over current devices than
that number for which the panel board was
designed, rated, and listed.
Distribution boards are not provided with physical

means to prevent the installation of more over
current devices than that number for which the
panel board was designed, rated, and listed.
Are periodic safety inspections of the electrical

Periodic safety inspections of the electrical
system components completed and documented? system components were neither completed nor
documented.
Are electrical wiring/cables properly identified?
Electrical cables are not properly identified.

A wire/cable shaft is provided for the whole

building. Wiring and cables are arranged in shaft
for ease of inspection and maintenance.
No cable shaft is provided for the whole building.
Lightning Protection System
The air termination network vertical and

horizontal conductors are appropriately spaced.
No designs or documents were found to verify air

termination network vertical and horizontal
conductors are appropriately spaced.
The appropriate number of down conductors are

installed based on the building size.
No designs or documents were found to verify if

the appropriate number of down conductors were
installed based on the building size.
Location: Roof top of the building
The lightning protection ground terminals are

bonded to the building or structure grounding.
The lightning protection ground terminals are not

bonded to the building or structure grounding.
Each circuit is provided with a dedicated neutral.
Some circuits are not provided with a dedicated

neutral.
Location: DB- Boiler, Ground Floor, Boiler Room
(Problem found 12 DBs out of 32 DBs).
Lighting fixtures are supported from the structure Lighting fixtures are not supported properly.
and seismic bracing is installed as required.
Location: 2nd Floor, Training section.
Cable joints are through porcelain/PVC connectors Improper cable joints were found.
with PIB tape wound around joint.
Location: SDB-1, Training, 1st Floor, Training
Section. (All DBs of Ground floor main building
and 1st floor, main building) (Problem found 8
DBs out of 31 DBs).
Electrical connections at equipment, fixtures, etc

are properly secured.
Electrical wiring and conduit is properly

supported.
Are electrical insulation mats provided in front of

substation, switchboards and/or distribution
boards?
Electrical connections at equipment are not

properly secured.
Location: 4th floor, Main Building.
Electrical wiring and conduits are not properly
supported.
Location: 1. DB- W/T, Ground Floor, Main Building.
Electrical insulation mats are non-graded and
insufficient in front of distribution boards.
Are meters and other electrical devices

(Ammeter, Voltmeter, PFI Auto Controller, etc)
installed on the main electrical equipment
operational?
Meters and other electrical devices (Ammeter,

Voltmeter and indicator light) are not installed on
the main electrical equipment.
Location: MDB-Utility, Ground Floor, Main
Building.
682552787

Develop and implement an electrical safety
program. Include key topics such as lock-out tagout procedures, personal protective equipment
requirements, etc. Provide training document on
site.
Ensure switchboards and/or distribution boards
are metal enclosed with a dead front
construction.
Provide emergency power connection for life
safety loads (fire alarm, fire pump, elevators,
emergency lighting, exit signage, etc.).
Suggested Deadline
Standard
Date 29-Jun-14 Reference NFPA 70e for example
14-May-15 Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main

Switch, Switchboards and Metal Clad Switchgear
11-Jun-14 Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.8 Standby

Power
Ensure proper identification of emergency power

switchboards, distribution boards, and circuits.
1-Jun-14 NFPA 70 Chapter 7 Article 700.10 Wiring,

Emergency System
Provide uninterruptable power supply (UPS) for

life safety loads (fire alarm, fire pump, elevators,
emergency lighting, exit signage, etc.).
13-Jul-14 Not Applicable
Provide adequate cover on cable trench.

Ensure light fixtures without protective covers are
not installed in storage areas or in any area
where the Inspector of the Factories Rules
(1.5.3.5) Part 53 disallows these fixtures.
14-May-14 Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7

Inspection of the Installation
4-May-14 Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.15 Naked
Lights
Ensure overcurrent protection device (circuit

breaker) is incorporated in every circuit.
15-Jun-14 Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.9 Protection

of Circuits
Consult with a qualified Electrical Engineer and

ensure electrical wiring/cables are sized
according to capacity of circuit breakers.
29-Jun-14 Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.1 Electrical

Connections.
Factory CAP
Investigate the cause of the overheating and take

proper action.
4-May-14 Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.5
Develop an electrical maintenance program that

includes inspections and testing of the electrical
systems. Keep records on site.
29-Jun-14 Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.13.8

Electrical Inspections
Complete thermographic scans at least on a three

year cycle. [Thermographic scans should be
completed in accordance with the Standard for
Infrared Inspection of Electrical Systems &
Rotating Equipment and NFPA70B or a
comparable standard.]

Electrical Inspections
Ensure clear and permanent identification marks

are painted in all distribution boards,
switchboards, sub main boards and switches.
Provide capacity information labels (maximum
current rating, number of circuit breakers, etc.)
for switchboards and/or distribution boards.
25-May-14 Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7

BNBC Part 8 Section 2.11.5.4
8-Jun-14 Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.7 Main

Switch, Switchboards And Metal Clad Switchgear
and 10.13.7 Inspection of the Installation
Ensure switchboards and/or distribution boards

are provided with physical means to prevent the
installation of more over current devices than
that number for which the panel board was
designed, rated, and listed following NFPA 70
section 408.54.
29-Jun-14 Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.7 Main

Switch, Switchboards and Metal Clad Switchgear
Establish a periodic inspection program to ensure

the electrical systems are free from damage,
debris, dirt, lint, etc. Maintain records concerning
inspections and follow up actions.
29-Jun-14 Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13

Inspection and Testing and Part 13 Section 13.6
Housekeeping
Ensure a clear and easy means of identification

for electrical wiring and cables by separating
them by color coding, marking tape, tagging, or
other approved means.
29-Jun-14 Bangladesh Electricity Rules 1937 Rule 51 and 56
Provide wire/cable shaft for the whole building.

Wiring and cables are arranged in shaft for ease
of inspection and maintenance.
27-Jul-14 BNBC Part 8 Section 2.5.6.1
Consult with an expert electrical engineer and

make sure the system is secure.

Lightning Protection
Consult with an expert electrical engineer and

make sure the system is secure.

Ensure the lightning protection ground terminals

are bonded to the building or structure grounding.

Provide dedicated neutral for each and every

circuit.
29-Jun-14 Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3 Electrical

Wiring and Cabling
Ensure lighting fixtures are supported from the

structure and seismic bracing is installed as
required.
1-Jun-14 Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.6 Lighting

Fittings
Ensure cable joints are through porcelain/PVC

connectors with PIB tape wound around joint.
29-Jun-14 Alliance Standards Part 10 Section 10.3.8.4 Cable

Joints
Ensure electrical connections at equipment are

properly secured.

Electrical Connections
Provide adequate supports for electrical wiring

and conduits.
15-Jun-14 Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.3.2,

10.3.4.3, and 10.3.5
Provide graded electrical insulation mats in front

of distribution boards.
1-Jun-14 Alliance Standard Part 10 Section 10.13.7

Inspection of the Installation.
Ensure meters and other electrical devices

installed on the main electrical equipment are
operational.
15-Jun-14 Alliance Standard 10.13.7 Inspection of the

Installation
Factory Responsible
Person
Source of Findings
Worker Interviews: In interviews with workers
they indicated that they have received no
electrical safety training.
Level
High
3
Photograph: No dead front construction.
High
Visual Assessment: No emergency power for life

safety loads.
High
Visual Assessment: No identification of

emergency DBs/CKTs.
High
Visual Assessment: No UPS found.
High
Photograph: No cover on cable trench.
High
Photograph: Naked light fixtures installed in

storage areas.
High
Photograph: No protection device.
High
Photograph: Higher rated circuit breakers with

lower rated wiring.
High
Photograph: Indications of overheating.
High
Document Review: No testing and inspection

records of the electrical systems.
Medium
Document Review: No thermographic scans for

electrical equipment.
Medium
Photograph: No clear identification markings.
Medium
Photograph: No DB capacity information labels.
Medium
Photograph: No means to prevent the installation Medium

of more over current devices.
Document Review: No periodic safety inspections Medium

of the electrical system.
Photograph: Electrical cables are not identified.
Medium
Visual Assessment: No cable shaft.
Medium
Document Review: No such document found.
Medium
Document Review: No such document found.
Medium
Visual Assessment: The lightning protection

ground terminals are not bonded to the building
or structure grounding.
Medium
Photograph: No dedicated neutral.
Medium
Photograph: Lighting fixtures are not supported

properly.
Medium
Photograph: Improper cable joints.
Medium
Photograph: Electrical connections are not

secured.
Medium
Photograph: Inadequate cable support.
Medium
Photograph: Non-graded mats provided in front of Low

distribution boards.
Photograph: No Meters and other electrical

Low
devices (Ammeter, Voltmeter and indicator lamp)
are installed.

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Assessor Information

Assessor Company Name

Key Facility Contact Name

Audit Closing Comments

There are two main factory buildings & some

Structural System Construction

Is the structural system free of distress,

There is no visual sign of distress, settlement,

Structural System Construction

Are all non-structural elements suspended from,

There are some unbraced, plastic, overhead

Structural System Design

Have provisions been made in floors or decks for

No provisions have been made for a floor with a

Structural System Design

Structural System Design

Are credible structural design documents

Structural design documents are available

Structural System Design

If the structure has been previously expanded,

General notes show that the factory building-1

Structural System Construction

If the building is currently being renovated or

The 8-storied factory building (building-2) is

Structural Safety Programs

Structural System Construction

Structural Safety Programs

Have Load Plans been prepared for each floor

No Load Plans have been prepared for each floor

Structural Safety Programs

Are Floor Load Plans posted as required?

Floor Load Plans are not posted as required.

Structural Safety Programs

Are areas used for storage of work materials and

Storage of work materials and work products are

Structural Safety Programs

Is a designated representative (Factory Load

Structural System Design

Is a Geotechnical Report available for review and

Geotechnical report is available and kept on site

Structural System Design

Are Certificates of Occupancy available for

The factory has not obtained the Certificate of

Suggested Plan of Action

Have a qualified structural engineer provide

15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.3.3

Relocate the water tanks. Adequately anchor and

15-Sep-14 Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.18 Seismic

Relocate water tanks to a safe location. Engage a

15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.13 and 8.14

Have a qualified structural engineer confirm that

15-Sep-14 Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.15 Minimum

Have a qualified structural engineer prepare

15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.19 Required

Have a qualified structural engineer complete a

15-Sep-14 Reference Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.1

Provide sufficient safety arrangements (such as

15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 9 Construction Practices

Develop a program to ensure that all live loads

15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 13 Section 13.7 and Part 8

Under guidance from a qualified structural

15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.26 Durability

Have a qualified structural engineer to develop

15-Sep-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.10 Floor