Date

07-Jan-2020 STRUCTURAL & BUILDING SAFETY

Bangladesh Accord Remediation Summary of Actions Required

Factory Name & Address 5F Apparels Limited, Zirabo, Ashulia Road, Savar, Dhaka
Date of Inspection by Accord 27-Jan-2015
Accord Rating
Finance Plan Agreed Yes

Accord Action Final Action Plan Comments from

Visit Type Sub Visit Type Item No Accord Inspection Observation Plan Final Timeline Accord Accord Timeline Progress Status

Factory Engineer Done Feb 29 2016

to review design,
floor loads and
columns
stresses in all
columns for the 6 On 18/02/2016: Previous date 29/2/16 Committed date 29/2/16 No actions were ta
storey building. On 28/12/2017:Factory prepared EA for the 5-storied building and submitted to ACCO
High stress levels in columns when On 19/07/2018: This issue is covered in EA. The EA got re-acceptance from Accord o
Initial Inspection 1 all floor levels have been constructed On 10-March-2019:(within 6-months)
This issue Corrected
was corrected from previous inspection. EA had been
Use existing We already sent Feb 29 2016
concrete test data core cutting layout
or take 100mm plan soft copy to
diameter ''maeedul.islam@
cores from a bangladeshaccore
minimum of 4 d.com'' from On 18/02/2016: Previous date 29/2/16 Committed date 29/2/16 No reports were av
columns at ''admin.manager On 28/12/2017: Core test has been done as a part of EA. During inspection, original t
High stress levels in columns when Ground Floor level @5fapparelsltd.co On 19/07/2018: During inspection core layout was not found matched with the subm
Initial Inspection 2 all floor levels have been constructed to m''date- On 10-March-2019:(within
Factory6-months)
has revisedInthe
Progress
core layout plan which was verified on sit
Produce and
verify insitu We provied the
19.03.2019 Feb 29 2016
actively
concrete strength. load capacity plan
manage a
loading plan for all for all floors and
floor we are maintain
plates within the strictly.
factory giving On 18/02/2016: Previous date 29/2/16 Committed date 29/2/16 No actions were ta
consideration to On 28/12/2017: Load plan was prepared as a part of EA which was accepted by ACCO
High stress levels in columns when floor On 19/07/2018: During inspection loading was not found properly maintained. No lo
Initial Inspection 3 all floor levels have been constructed capacity and On 10-March-2019:(within 6-months)
Load plan Pending
was prepared asVerification
a part of EA which was accepted by A
Building engineer Done
column capacity. Feb 29 2016
to check the
capacity of the
lightweight
roofs to the stairs
and dining areas On 18/02/2016: Previous date 29/2/16 Committed date 29/2/16 No actions were ta
and make any On 28/12/2017: This issue was covered in EA which was accepted by ACCORD on 19/
Apparently non-engineered roof to necessary On 19/07/2018: The non engineered shed was replaced by the RC slab and incorpora
Initial Inspection 4 stairs. alterations. On 10-March-2019:(within 6-months)
This issue Corrected
was corrected from previous inspection. EA had been
Building Engineer Done Feb 29 2016
to review column
design and
potential for
vehicle impact to
columns at On 18/02/2016: Previous date 29/2/16 Committed date 29/2/16 No actions were ta
northern end of On 28/12/2017: Factory prepared DEA for the 5-storied building and submitted to AC
factory. If On 19/07/2018: Barrier protection is provided for the mentioned columns.
Initial Inspection 5 Impact protection to columns appropriate On 10-March-2019:(within
This issue
6-months)
was corrected
Corrected
from previous inspection.
impact protection
to be provided.
 Factory required Done Feb 8 2018
to provide water
proofing
membrane
maintaining
proper slope and
improve the On 28/12/2017: During inspection, no water proofing membrane was observed on ro
drainage system On 19/07/2018: The water proofing work was found incomplete. It is required factor
Follow Up Inspection 6 New Findings-1: Possible water ingress On 10-March-2019:(within
The water
6 – weeks)
proofingCorrected
work was found completed.
Date
07-Jan-2020 FIRE SAFETY

Bangladesh Accord Remediation Summary of Actions Required

Factory Name & Address 5F Apparels Limited, Zirabo, Ashulia Road, Savar, Dhaka
Date of Inspection by Accord 6-Feb-2015
Accord Rating
Finance Plan Agreed Yes

Visit Type Sub Visit Type Item No Accord Inspection Observation Accord Action Final Action Plan Final Timeline Comments from Accord Timeline Progress Status
Plan Accord
Separate the Corrected May 18 2016
boiler room by On 22-08-2016: In progress. The boiler room has not been separ
aminimum 1-hr On 31/10/2016: Fire door installation is not done yet.
fire- On 02-01-17: Fire door installation work is not done yet. Note th
ratedconstruction On 06-04-17: Installation of boiler in new location has been start
for non-high On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
rise,and 2-hr fire On 25/03/2018: Corrected
ratedconstruction On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Initial Inspection 1 The boiler room on the ground floor is for high rise.Seal On 21/11/2019: Corrected.
Within 3 months Corrected
Provide
and/or protect defined Done Jun 1 2016
storageareas
allopenings toand On 22-08-2016: In progress. Heavily stacked combustible storage
limit
maintain the On 31/10/2016: It has been found same as before.
storagearrangeme
therequired fire On 02-01-17: It is found same as it was before.
nt as follows:-
separations.When On 06-04-17: No action has been taken yet.
Maximum
located to the height On 25/July/2017: Not corrected yet.
of 2.45m(8ft.)
exteriorof a and On 25/03/2018: Corrected
maximum
building, 3m area
(10 On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Initial Inspection 2 Areas used for combustible storage on of23m2
t
ft.)separation (250 ft2)-
is On 21/11/2019: Corrected.
Within 3 months Corrected
Provide
If sprinkler dedicated We will provied Jun 1 2016
required.Provide
storagerooms
protected:maximu
proper the fire door On 22-08-2016: In progress. Civil related work has not been start
separated
m height ofby
ventilationand within three On 31/10/2016: Fire door installation is ongoing.
minimum1-hr
3.66m(12ft.)
consult a andfire- months. On 02-01-17: It is found same as it was before.
rated
maximum
qualifiedengineer area On 06-04-17: Action has been taken but not enough yet.
construction.Wher
of93m2 On 25/July/2017: Fire doors are inhouse but not installed yet.
e(305ft2)Separate
separate On 25/03/2018: Same as before.
storagerooms
areas are On 29/01/2019: No remarkable progress after last follow up note
Initial Inspection 3 Rooms used for combustible storage ont not
ofunenclosed On 21/11/2019: NoWithin 3 months
remarkable progressIn Progress
has been observed sinc
Provide minimum We will provied Jun 1 2016
feasible,provide
combustiblestorag
1-hr
e by rateddoors
defined a minimum the fire door On 22-08-2016: In progress. It was found same as previous follow
for buildings with
storageareas
cleardistance of within three
and On 31/10/2016: Still office area and northeast exit stair are not s
3 orfewer
limit
3m the stories months.
(10ft.). On 02-01-17: Fire door installation work is in progress. Note that
and 1.5-hr
storagearrangeme On 06-04-17: No action has been taken yet.
firerated
nt as follows:- doors for On 25/July/2017: In progress. Fire door installation is pending on
buildings
Maximumthatare height 4 On 25/03/2018: Same as before.
or more stories.
of 2.45m(8ft.) and On 29/01/2019: No remarkable progress after last follow up note
Initial Inspection 4 The exit stairs are not separated from Seal
maximum area On 21/11/2019: NoWithin
remarkable
3 months
progress
In Progress
has been observed sinc
Openings
allunprotected
of23m2 (250 from ft2)- Fire door Apr 19 2016
exit
openingsenclosureto installation work is
If sprinkler On 22-08-2016: Corrected in last follow-up; found same in curre
utility
toseparate spaces
protected:maximu theshall ongoing. Note On 31/10/2016: Corrected.
beprovided
exit
m heightstairsof with a that, We allready On 02-01-17: Corrected as per last follow-up inspection.
vestibule
fromwork
3.66m(12ft.) withfire
and seal all the
areas On 06-04-17: Corrected.
rated
and
maximum construction
other area penetrations. On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
andopenings.Provi
buildingspaces
of93m2 on On 25/03/2018: Corrected
de
all a 1 hr. fire
floor
(305ft2)Separate On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Initial Inspection 5 Boiler room dischargesdirectly into exitrated
areas dooron that
levels.Ensure the On 21/11/2019: Corrected
Within 3asmonths
per previous
Corrected
follow up.
exit
the stairdoors
fire
ofunenclosed side and
aareself-closing
1-hr. fire
combustiblestoragrated and
door
e by aon thesouth
positivelatching
minimum
room
and side.
that Ensure
they
cleardistance of
thatthe
areprovided
3m (10ft.). fire rating
with
of
firethe
exit
vestibuleconstruc
(panic)hardware
 The exit stair We will provied Jun 1 2016
enclosure shallbe the fire door On 22-08-2016: In progress. It was found same as previous follow
provided with a within three On 31/10/2016: Fire door installation is ongoing.
minimum1-hr fire months. On 02-01-17: Fire door installation work is in progress. Note that
resistance rating On 06-04-17: Installation of fire rated door has not been comple
forbuildings with 3 On 25/July/2017: Work hasn't been completed yet.
or fewerstories On 25/03/2018: Same as before.
and a minimum of On 29/01/2019: No remarkable progress after last follow up note
Initial Inspection 6 The exit stair enclosures are not separ 2-hr fire resistance On 21/11/2019: NoWithin
remarkable
3 months
progress
In Progress
has been observed sinc
Provide stair
rating forbuildings Fire detection Feb 18 2016
designationsigns
4 or more stories. equipments & fire On 18-02-2016: Corrected.
and occupant protaction On 19-04-2016: Corrected.
loadsigns at equipments are in On 02-01-17: Corrected as per last follow-up inspection.
required locations house On 06-04-17: Corrected.
,we will stard On 25/July/2017: Corrected. Occupant load sign shall be posted
work from On 25/03/2018: Corrected
october 2018 On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Initial Inspection 7 Building did not havestair designation On 21/11/2019: Corrected.
Immediately Corrected
Remove locking Fire detection Feb 18 2016
featuresfrom all equipments & fire On 18-02-2016: Corrected. During inspection, locking feature wa
egress doors / protaction On 19-04-2016: Corrected. Non-compliant locking feature was n
gates.If locks are equipments are in On 02-01-17: Corrected.
required house On 06-04-17: Corrected.
forsecurity ,we will stard On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
reasons, work from On 25/03/2018: Corrected
utilizespecial door october 2018 On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Initial Inspection 8 Egress doors / gateswith locking feature locking On 21/11/2019: Corrected.
Immediately Corrected
Remove all
featurescomplying Fire detection Feb 18 2016
storage
with NFPAfrom 101and equipments & fire On 22-08-2016: Corrected. Storage has not been observed in exi
exitstairs
ACCORD and protaction On 31/10/2016: Corrected.
egress paths.
standard6.8.2. equipments are in On 02-01-17: Corrected.
house On 06-04-17: Corrected.
,we will stard On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
work from On 25/03/2018: Corrected
october 2018 On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Initial Inspection 9 Storage was located in the exit stair pr Immediately
On 21/11/2019: Corrected. Corrected
Replace all gates / Fire detection Feb 18 2016
slidingdoors along equipments & fire On 18-02-2016: Corrected.
the means of protaction On 19-04-2016: Corrected. No non-compliant gate was found du
egress with side- equipments are in On 02-01-17: Corrected.
hinged,swinging house On 06-04-17: Corrected.
egress doors ,we will stard On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
inaccordance with work from On 25/03/2018: Corrected
ACCORDstandard october 2018 On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Initial Inspection 10 Collapsible gates /sliding doors through6.8.1 On 21/11/2019: Corrected.
Within 1 month Corrected
Modify the egress Fire detection Feb 18 2016
door toswing in equipments & fire On 22-08-2016: Corrected as per previous follow-up inspection.
the direction protaction On 31/10/2016: Corrected.
ofegress trave equipments are in On 02-01-17: Corrected.
house On 06-04-17: Corrected.
,we will stard On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
work from On 25/03/2018: Corrected
october 2018 On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Initial Inspection 11 Exit stair doors on theroof floor does n On 21/11/2019: Corrected.
Within 3 months Corrected
Provide handrails Fire detection Feb 18 2016
on bothsides of equipments & fire On 22-08-2016: Corrected.
the exit stair. protaction On 31/10/2016: Corrected.
Newhandrails equipments are in On 02-01-17: Corrected.
shall have house On 06-04-17: Corrected.
aminimum height ,we will stard On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
of 865 mm(34 in.) work from On 25/03/2018: Corrected
and a october 2018 On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Initial Inspection 12 Handrails are notprovided on both sideso maximumheight On 21/11/2019: Corrected.
Within 3 months Corrected
of 965 mm (38 in.)
asmeasured from
the leadingedge
of the
tread.Intermediat
e handrails shallbe
provided when
 Replace the fire Ditection system Jul 10 2016
alarmsystem with installation work On 22-08-2016: In progress. The drawing of fire alarm system ha
a new, on going On 31/10/2016: Installation work still not started.
listedaddressable On 02-01-17: It is found same as it was before.
fire alarmsystem On 06-04-17: No action has been taken regarding the order (LC)
in accordance On 25/July/2017: L/C has been opened.
withNFPA 72. On 25/03/2018: Same as before.
On 29/01/2019: Factory personnel informed that, materials are i
Initial Inspection 13 The fire alarm system is antiquated, n On 21/11/2019: Installation
Design within
work4hasmonbeen
In Progress
started.
Smoking is Corrected Feb 18 2016
prohibited in On 22/08/2016: Corrected. Posted.
anygarment On 31/10/2016: Corrected.
factory building On 02-01-17: Corrected.
orseparate storage On 06-04-17: Corrected.
building.Signs On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
shall be posted On 25/03/2018: Corrected
inBengali and On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Initial Inspection 14 The required no smoking signs are not English at On 21/11/2019: Corrected.
Within 1 months Corrected
Inspect, test and Corrected
allbuilding Apr 25 2016
maintain
entrances. If On 22-08-2016: In progress. The factory is maintaining a checklis
theportable fire
thefactory creates On 31/10/2016: No action has been taken.
extinguishersand
a On 02-01-17: No action has been taken.
keep written
designatedsmokin On 06-04-17: Action shall be as per ACCORD Standard.
records onsite,in
g area outside On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
accordance
thebuilding, On 25/03/2018: Corrected
withNFPA
information10.of On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Initial Inspection 15 Inspection, testing and maintenance oftheseareas will be On 21/11/2019: Corrected.
Within 3 months Corrected
Inspect,
posted ontest and Ditection system Jul 10 2016
maintain
thesigns. thefire installation work On 22-08-2016: It is an integrated part of fire alarm system.
alarm system and on going On 31/10/2016: No action has been taken.
keepwritten On 02-01-17: It is an integrated part of fire alarm system.
records on-site, On 06-04-17:It is an integrated part of fire alarm system.
inaccordance with On 25/July/2017: It's an integrated part of Fire alarm system.
NFPA 72. On 25/03/2018: It is an integrated part of FAS.
On 29/01/2019: It's an integrated part of Fire alarm system.
Initial Inspection 16 Inspection, testing and maintenance fo On 21/11/2019: It'sWithin 3 months
an integrated part In
ofProgress
Fire alarm system.
Provide fire Hydrent system Feb 18 2016
departmentconne installation work
ction in on going On 22-08-2016: Corrected as the highest occupiable floor height
accordancewith On 31/10/2016: In progress. Presently factory is 5 storied buildin
ACCORD On 02-01-17: Fire fighting system drawing has been reviewed by
standard5.5.4. On 25/July/2017: It's an integrated part of Fire Fighting system.
On 25/03/2018: It is an integrated part of FFS.
On 29/01/2019: Factory personnel informed that, materials are i
Initial Inspection 17 Fire department connection is not prov On 21/11/2019: FireWithin
pump3room
months
and reservoir
In Progress
constructions are
Inspect, test and Hydrent system Apr 25 2016
maintain the installation work On 22-08-2016: The factory has not provided any document for
stand pipe system on going On 31/10/2016: No action has been taken.
and keep written On 02-01-17: It is an integrated part of fire fighting system.
records on-site, in On 06-04-17:It is an integrated part of fire fighting system.
accordance with On 25/July/2017: It's an integrated part of Fire Fighting system.
NFPA 14. On 25/03/2018: No action has been taken for installation and m
On 29/01/2019: Factory personnel informed that, materials are i
Initial Inspection 18 Inspection, testing and maintenance of On 21/11/2019: It isWithin
an integrated
3 monthspartInofProgress
Fire Fighting system.
Provide visible Ditection system Jul 10 2016
and installation work On 22-08-2016: It is an integrated part of fire alarm system.
audiblenotificatio on going and PA On 31/10/2016: No action has been taken.
n for the building system has done. On 02-01-17: It is an integrated part of fire alarm system.
inaccordance with On 06-04-17:It is an integrated part of fire alarm system.
NFPA 72 On 25/July/2017: It's an integrated part of Fire alarm system.
On 25/03/2018: It is an integrated part of FAS.
On 29/01/2019: It is an integrated part of fire alarm system.
Initial Inspection 19 Visible and audible notification was n On 21/11/2019: It isWithin
an integrated
3 monthspartInofProgress
fire alarm system.
 Provide additional Ditection system Jul 10 2016
notificationapplia installation work On 22-08-2016: It is an integrated part of fire alarm system.
nces such that the on going and PA On 31/10/2016: No action has been taken.
firealarm system is system has done. On 02-01-17: It is an integrated part of fire alarm system.
audiblethroughou On 06-04-17: No action has been taken yet.
t the building On 25/July/2017: It's an integrated part of Fire alarm system.
inaccordance with On 25/03/2018: It is an integrated part of FAS.
NFPA 72. On 29/01/2019: It is an integrated part of fire alarm system.
Initial Inspection 20 The fire alarm systemon each floor do On 21/11/2019: It isWithin
an integrated
6 monthspartInofProgress
fire alarm system.
Remove single- Ditection system Jul 10 2016
station installation work On 22-08-2016: It is an integrated part of fire alarm system.
smokealarms. on going . On 31/10/2016: No action has been taken.
Provide On 02-01-17: It is an integrated part of fire alarm system.
automaticsmoke On 06-04-17: No action has been taken yet.
detection On 25/July/2017: It's an integrated part of Fire alarm system.
throughoutthe On 25/03/2018: It is an integrated part of FAS.
building, tied into On 29/01/2019: It is an integrated part of fire alarm system.
Initial Inspection 21 The building is equippedwith single-s the firealarm On 21/11/2019: It isWithin
an integrated
9 monthspartInofProgress
fire alarm system.
Remove manual Corrected
system, in Feb 18 2016
on/offswitches
accordancewith On 22-08-2016: Corrected.
from
NFPA 72. On 31/10/2016: Corrected.
emergencylighting On 02-01-17: Corrected.
units to prevent On 06-04-17: Corrected.
themfrom being On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
switched off. On 25/03/2018: Corrected
On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Initial Inspection 22 Manual on-off switch is provided for em On 21/11/2019: Corrected.
Within 1 month Corrected
Inspect, test and Corrected Apr 25 2016
maintain On 22-08-2016: In progress. The factory is maintaining a checklis
theemergency On 31/10/2016: No action has been taken.
lighting system On 02-01-17: No action has been taken.
inthe accordance On 06-04-17: Action shall be as per ACCORD Standard.
with TheACCORD On 25/July/2017: Corrected. Maintaining as per standard.
standard. On 25/03/2018: Corrected as per previous follow up. No docume
Keepwritten On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Initial Inspection 23 Inspection, testing andmaintenance f records on-site. Within 3 months Corrected
On 21/11/2019: Corrected.
Test the Corrected May 12 2016
emergency On 22-08-2016: No action has been taken yet.
lightingsystem on On 31/10/2016: No action has been taken.
each floor On 02-01-17: Partially corrected. The factory management has in
andprovide On 06-04-17: It is found same as before.
additional On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
emergencyfixtures On 25/03/2018: Corrected
to supply On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Initial Inspection 24 Based on the numberand location of emeadequateillumina On 21/11/2019: Corrected.
Within 3 months Corrected
Provide minimum
tion along the Corrected May 15 2016
aisle widths
meansof of 36-
egress. On 22-08-2016: No action has been taken yet.
inch.
Provide On 31/10/2016: Not corrected.
aminimum On 02-01-17: It is found same as it was before.
illumination of On 06-04-17: No action has been taken yet. It is found same as b
10lux at the floor On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
level withinexit On 25/03/2018: Corrected.
stairs and along On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Follow Up Inspection 25 New Finding (1st Follow-up): The widthexitdischarge
o On 21/11/2019: Corrected.
Within 1 months Corrected
Remove
paths andall Corrected Jun 1 2016
combustible
aminimum 2.5 lux On 22-08-2016: In progress. Combustible construction material h
materials and
along exitaccess On 31/10/2016: No action has been taken.
replace
aisles. by non On 02-01-17: It is found same as it was before.
combustible On 06-04-17: Action shall be as per NFPA 101/Accord standard.
materials. On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
On 25/03/2018: Corrected.
On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Follow Up Inspection 26 New Finding (1st Follow-up): Combustib On 21/11/2019: Corrected.
Within 1 month Corrected
 Separate the Done May 15 2016
flammable gas On 23-08-2016: No action has been taken yet. Flammable gas cy
cylinder On 31/10/2016: Separation wall shall be minimum 10 feet heigh
storage area by a On 02-01-17: Corrected as per recommendation given during the
minimum 2- On 06-04-17: Corrected as per previous follow up inspection.
hr fire-rated On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
construction. Seal On 25/03/2018: It was found during latest follow up.
and/or protected On 29/01/2019: Not Corrected.
Follow Up Inspection 27 New finding (2nd Follow-up): Flammable all openings On 21/11/2019: NotWithin
seperated.
1 month In Progress
Seal all
to maintain the May 19 2016
penetrations
required fire and On 23-08-2016: No action has been taken yet.
openings to the
separations. On 31/10/2016: No action has been taken.
interior of the On 02-01-17: Partially corrected.
building along the On 06-04-17: Corrected.
discharge path, up On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
to a height of 10 On 25/03/2018: Corrected.
ft. to provide a On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Follow Up Inspection 28 New Findings (3rd Follow up): The exit minimum
d 1-hr fire On 21/11/2019: Factory
Withinshall
1 month
seal the unsealed
In Progress
penetration alon
Remove locking Corrected
separation. Aug 24 2016
featuresfrom all
egress doors / On 22-08-2016: New Finding
gates.If locks are On 31/10/2016: Corrected. Fire door installation is on going.
required On 02-01-17: Corrected.
forsecurity On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
reasons, On 25/03/2018: Corrected.
utilizespecial door On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Follow Up Inspection 29 New Finding (4th Follow Up): Non-complilocking On 21/11/2019: Corrected.
Immediately Corrected
Replace all gates / Corrected
featurescomplying Aug 29 2016
slidingdoors
with NFPA 101andalong
the means of
ACCORD On 22-08-2016: New Finding
egress with side-
standard6.8.2. On 31/10/2016: Corrected. Factory has been removed all collaps
hinged,swinging On 02-01-17: Corrected.
egress doors On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
inaccordance with On 25/03/2018: Corrected.
ACCORDstandard On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Follow Up Inspection 30 New Finding (4th Follow Up): Collapsibl6.8.1 Within 1 week
On 21/11/2019: Corrected. Corrected
Provide stair Done Aug 27 2016
designationsigns On 22-08-2016: New Finding
and occupant On 31/10/2016: No action has been taken.
loadsigns at On 02-01-17: No action has been taken.
required locations On 06-04-17: Corrected.
On 25/July/2017: Corrected. Still some modifications are require
On 25/03/2018: Same as before.
On 29/01/2019: Partially Corrected, stair designation signage ava
Follow Up Inspection 31 New Finding (4th Follow Up): Stair desi On 21/11/2019: NoImmediately
progress has been Inobserved
Progresssince the previo
Keep egress paths Done Aug 25 2016
and stairs clear of On 22-08-2016: New Finding
storage. On 31/10/2016: Corrected.
On 02-01-17: Corrected.
On 06-04-17: Corrected.
On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
On 25/03/2018: Corrected.
On 29/01/2019: Re-opened. During inspection aisles were found
Follow Up Inspection 32 New Finding (4th Follow Up): Storage w On 21/11/2019: Storage
Immediately
has been observed
In Progress
inside the exit stair.
Modify the egress Corrected Nov 30 2016
door to swing in
the direction of On 31/10/2016: New finding.
egress travel. On 02-01-17: It is found same as it was before.
On 06-04-17: Action has been taken but not enough yet.
On 25/July/2017: Corrected.
On 25/03/2018: Corrected
On 29/01/2019: Corrected.
Follow Up Inspection 33 New Fiding: Exit stair door/egress door On 21/11/2019: Corrected.
Within 1 month Corrected
Date
07-Jan-2020 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Bangladesh Accord Remediation Summary of Actions Required On 18/02/2016:

Not corrected.
On 19/04/2016:
Factory Name & Address 5F Apparels Limited, Zirabo, Ashulia Road, Savar, Dhaka Not Corrected
Date of Inspection by Accord 6-Feb-2015 On 22/08/2016:
Not Corrected
Accord Rating On 31/10/2016:
Finance Plan Agreed Yes Not Corrected
On 02/01/2016:
Not Corrected.
Accord Action On 06/04/2017:
Comments from Accord Timeline Progress Status
Visit Type Sub Visit Type Item No Accord Inspection Observation Plan Final Action Plan Final Timeline Not Corrected.
Accord
On 25/07/2017:
Draw as-built Mar 31 2016 Not Corrected. As-built SLD is under review in Accord.
electrical SLD and On 29/10/2017:
electrical layouts, Work has been started but not finished yet. Not Corrected.
mentioning all On 25/03/2018:
required Not Corrected. SLD has been submitted to ACCORD.
information by On 29/01/2019:
qualified engineer Not corrected. Do required modification and prepare as-built dra
and get it On 21/11/2019:
Initial Inspection 1 Electrical Single Line Diagram (SLD) andreviewed by Not Corrected. SLD 12have
WEEKS
been prepared Inagain.
Progress
SLD shall be subm
Thermo
Accord. graphic Done Mar 1 2016
scanning of the
entire electrical
system must be
performed twice
in a year. On 18/02/2016:
Not Corrected
On 19/04/2016:
Initial Inspection 2 Thermo graphic scanning of the entire Corrected 12 WEEKS Corrected
Insulation Mar 1 2016
resistance test of On 18/02/2016:
all power cables not corrected. New timeline is 01-03-16.
(up to On 19/04/2016:
Floor distribution Not corrected.
board or SDB) On 22/08/2016:
must be Not Corrected
performed in a On 31/10/2016:
Initial Inspection 3 Insulation resistance test of electrica periodic manner Corrected. 12 WEEKS Corrected
Electrical safety Done
and recorded Mar 1 2016
training and
awareness
program for the
electrical On 18/02/2016:
personnel and Not corrected. New timeline is 31-03-16.
On 18/02/2016:
Electric safety workers must be On
not19/04/2016:
corrected. New timeline is 1-03-16.
program is not initiated and Not corrected. The design was found OK. But the installation is p
On 19/04/2016:
Initial Inspection 4 initiated. recorded. On 22/08/2016: 12 WEEKS
Corrected. Corrected
Design and install Mar 31 2016 Not Corrected
Lightning On 31/10/2016:
Protection System Still not corrected.
(LPS) in On 02/01/2017:
Lightning the factory; the Not Corrected.
Protection System LPS designs must On 06/04/2017:
(LPS) needed but be submitted to Not Corrected.
has not been Accord before On 25/07/2017:
Initial Inspection 5 installed starting Corrected. 16 WEEKS Corrected
installation
 HT cable dropping Done May 31 2015
from
HT service cable 11kV pole must be
dropping from protected in steel
pole not pipe of On 18/02/2016:
protected at the required size at Not corrected. New timeline is 31-03-16.
base of the pole least 2m On 19/04/2016:
above ground from the ground Still not corrected.
Initial Inspection 6 level level to On 06/09/2015:
22/08/2016: Cor5 WEEKS Corrected
Excess
protectlength
from of Corrected & Mar 31 2016 Not Corrected
existing
physical injury by Pending for On 31/10/2016:
HT cables
moving coiled verification.
objects Still not corrected
near On 02/01/2017:
transformer must On
Not18/02/2016:
Corrected.
Excess cable be not corrected. New timeline is 31-03-16.
On 06/04/2017:
length not protected and laid On
Not19/04/2016:
Corrected.
arranged and safely not corrected.
On 25/07/2017:
Initial Inspection 7 supported On 22/08/2016:
Corrected. Cable trench
6 WEEKS
with cover is constructed.
Corrected
Construct fire Corrected Mar 31 2016 Not Corrected
rated brick On 31/10/2016:
wall up to the Still not corrected
ceiling On 02/01/2017:
around the On
Not18/02/2016:
Corrected.
transformer to not corrected. New timeline is 31-03-16.
On 06/04/2017:
separate it from On
Not19/04/2016:
Corrected.
other Still not corrected.
On 25/07/2017:
Initial Inspection 8 No fire rated barrier/protection betweeoccupancy and On 22/08/2016:
Consulting with Fire5engineer
WEEKS on that day,
Corrected
this issue is corrected.
HT cable must be Corrected
install Mar 31 2016 Not Corrected
firmly
louversfixed
and by On 31/10/2016:
clamp
exhaustwith
fan the Still not corrected
ladder.
for cooling the On 02/01/2017:
transformer room. Not Corrected.
On 06/04/2017:
Not Corrected.
On 25/07/2017:
Initial Inspection 9 HT cable is not firmly fixed with the lad Corrected. 6 WEEKS Corrected
Transformer base Done Mar 31 2016
must be rigidly
fixed to the
foundation, with On 18/02/2016:
appropriate On
not18/02/2016:
corrected. New timeline is 31-03-16.
fastening fixtures. Not corrected. New timeline is 31-03-16.
On 19/04/2016:
On
Still19/04/2016:
not corrected. Transformer is not firmly fixed yet.
Still not corrected.
On 22/08/2016:
Initial Inspection 10 Transformer installed on floor not firm On 22/08/2016: 5 WEEKS
Corrected Corrected
Cable trench must Corrected Mar 31 2016 Not Corrected
be covered by On 31/10/2016:
rigid material Still not corrected
(chickened plate) On 02/01/2017:
throughout the On
Not18/02/2016:
Corrected.
length of the not corrected. New timeline is 31-03-16.
On 06/04/2017:
cable On
Not19/04/2016:
Corrected.
Still not corrected.
On 25/07/2017:
Initial Inspection 11 Cable trench is not covered. On 22/08/2016:
Corrected Corrected
Install base plate Corrected Mar 31 2016 Not Corrected
of the panel and On 31/10/2016:
make hole into it Still not corrected
then fit cable On 02/01/2017:
gland (required Not Corrected.
sized) for cable On 06/04/2017:
Panel base plate entry and exit to Not Corrected.
not installed to the panel and seal On 25/07/2017:
Initial Inspection 12 allow cable entry all the unused Corrected 8 WEEKS Corrected
openings by
suitable means to
make the panel
dust and vermin
proof
 Battery must be Done May 31 2015
placed on
the battery stand
made of non-
combustible
material (steel
IPS battery fabricated)
directly lay on
Initial Inspection 13 concrete floor. On 06/09/2015: Cor4 WEEKS Corrected
Install separators Done May 31 2016
between
different phases
of
Phase MCCB to prevent
separators/ flashover.
barriers between Standard
different phases separators
Initial Inspection 14 not installed. provided by the On 18/02/2016: Cor3 WEEKS Corrected
Wire
MCCBjoints in Done May 31 2015
panels must
manufacturer
be
musttightly
be used.
connected
using terminals or
Wires in panel are spliced and sockets
insulated with crimped and
PVC insulating insulated. PIB tape
Initial Inspection 15 tapes and heat shrink On 06/09/2015: Cor3 WEEKS Corrected
Cables
tubes maypassing
be Done May 31 2015
through
used for
permanent
insulation.
wall/floor
slab must be
protected. Seal
the opening by
Cables passing fire
Initial Inspection 16 through wall/ floor slab are not protected
ratedat material
the entry/exit point(s) On 06/09/2015: Cor6 WEEKS Corrected
Sharp cable bends Done
protecting Mar 31 2016
shall
power becables thus On 18/02/2016:
avoided
no such that not corrected. New timeline is 31-03-16.
no stress
smoke canis pass On 19/04/2016:
imposed
through thison the Still not corrected.
termination of the On 22/08/2016:
cable or insulation Not Corrected
Excessive bent of the cable. On 31/10/2016:
Initial Inspection 17 in cable Corrected. 6 WEEKS Corrected
Clean all the cable Done Feb 29 2016
channels/ducts
; then seal them
for
permanent (you
may use
Cable checkered/perfora
duct/channels are filled ted plate at the
Initial Inspection 18 with lint/dust bottom). But On 18/02/2016: Cor1 WEEKS Corrected
Combustible
ensure that you Done May 31 2015
material
have used inside
proper
panel.
sized cable for all
of your electrical
loads.
Combustible
material inside
Initial Inspection 19 panel. On 06/09/2015: Cor1 WEEKS Corrected
 Provide earth Done May 31 2015
connection
for body and
doors of
metallic
distribution
Panel doors not boards using
connected with green cables
Initial Inspection 20 earth bond. preferably braid On 06/09/2015: Cor3 WEEKS Corrected
Terminate
so that each Done Feb 29 2016
power cable door
the metallic at
single
remains terminal
at zero
and use proper
potential all
sized cable
the time
lug. Multiple
Multiple cables cables termination
terminated at is allowed if all are
Initial Inspection 21 bus bar. soldered properly On 18/02/2016: Cor6 WEEKS Corrected
Lights in store to a Done
and powering Feb 29 2016
room
single /circuit.
storage areas shall
be
covered
New Finding:
Light in store
room / storage
Follow Up Inspection 22 areas is uncovered. On 18/02/2016: Cor1 Month Corrected
Wires Done Mar 31 2016
close/attached to On 18/02/2016:
steam line/heat not corrected. New timeline is 31-03-16.
source must be On 19/04/2016:
protected from Still not corrected.
New Finding: external heat. In On 22/08/2016:
Exposed and unavoidable case Not Corrected
heated steam provide proper On 31/10/2016:
Follow Up Inspection 23 line is close to cable channel. insulation Corrected. 1 Month Corrected
Check
for theall
heatthe Done Feb 29 2016
earthing and
source/steam
neutral
line. Normally
connections;
power cable
Ensure segregated
should keep 0.9m
New Finding: earth connection
apart from hot
Current is leaking for your electrical
area.
through earthing system
Follow Up Inspection 24 cable (Earth Lead Cable) (transformer, On 18/02/2016: Cor1 Month Corrected
Use insulated
generator and Done Feb 29 2016
rubber cap to
other electrical
cover all the
equipment's).
battery
terminals On 18/02/2016:
not corrected. New timeline is 31-03-16.
New Finding: On 19/04/2016:
Battery terminals Still not corrected.
Follow Up Inspection 25 are left open On 18/02/2016:
22/08/2016: Cor1 Month Corrected
Terminate each Corrected Mar 31 2016 Not Corrected
power cable at On 31/10/2016:
single terminal Still not corrected
and use proper On 02/01/2017:
New Finding: sized cable lug. Not Corrected.
Multiple cables On 06/04/2017:
terminated at Not Corrected.
MCCB terminals/ On 25/07/2017:
Follow Up Inspection 26 Bus bar Corrected 1 Month Corrected
 Fill the Done Feb 29 2016
transformer
breather oil cup
by transformer oil.
On 18/02/2016:
New Finding: not corrected. New timeline is 31-03-16.
Transformer On 19/04/2016:
Breather oil cup Still not corrected.
Follow Up Inspection 27 is empty On 18/02/2016:
22/08/2016: Cor1 Month Corrected
Construct a cable Corrected Mar 31 2016 Not Corrected
trench for On 31/10/2016:
distributing power Still not corrected
cables. Then cover On 02/01/2017:
it by checkered On
Not18/02/2016:
Corrected.
plate. not corrected. New timeline is 31-03-16.
On 06/04/2017:
On
Not19/04/2016:
Corrected.
New Finding: Still not corrected.
On 25/07/2017:
Follow Up Inspection 28 Power cable is not protected. As it is kept on the walking way On 22/08/2016: 1 Month
Corrected Corrected
Adjust or replace Corrected Mar 31 2016 Not Corrected
all the On 31/10/2016:
MCCBs/MCBs Still not corrected
New Finding: according to cable On 02/01/2017:
Oversized circuit ampacity Not Corrected.
breakers or (connected load). On 06/04/2017:
Circuit breakers Avoid using Not Corrected.
are not adjusted different sized On 25/07/2017:
Follow Up Inspection 29 accordingly cable at the Corrected 1 Month Corrected
Two separate and Done
terminals Feb 29 2016
distinct earth
connection must
be provided over
generator.
Generator body
must have earth
connection with
Follow Up Inspection 30 New Finding: Inadequate sized earth c half of phase On 18/02/2016: Cor1 Month Corrected
Thermography
conductor. Or Corrected Nov 15 2016
survey
follow must be On 31/10/2016:
done at least
manufacturer/ Not corrected. New timeline is 15/11/2016
twice in a year.
suppliers On 02/01/2017:
Hot spots must be
recommendation Not Corrected.
removed as soon On 06/04/2017:
as possible. Not Corrected.
On 25/07/2017:
Follow Up Inspection 31 New Finding: Thermography survey reco Corrected. No hot spot
1 Month
is observed during
Corrected
inspection.
Cable OK Nov 30 2016
channels/ducts
must be kept On 31/10/2016:
clean; these must Not corrected. New committed timeline given till 15/11/2016
be sealed properly On 02/01/2017:
thus no scope of Not Corrected.
On 31/10/2016:
ingression of On
Not06/04/2017:
corrected. New committed timeline given till 15/11/2016
fluffs. Not Corrected.
On 02/01/2017:
Follow Up Inspection 32 New Finding: Cable duct/ channels are fi On 25/07/2017:
Corrected. 1 Month Corrected
Around electrical Now are factory Nov 30 2016 Not Corrected
panel with all pannel box On 30/10/2017:
emphasis on accessable. Not Corrected
those access On 25/03/2018:
doors and panel Not Corrected.
must be kept clear On 29/01/2019:
of materials or any Not corrected
other articles that On 21/11/2019:
Follow Up Inspection 33 New Finding: Panel/Distribution boxes deter access to Corrected. 1 Month Corrected
electrical panel
 Electrical safety Done May 15 2017
training and
awareness
program for the
electrical personal
and workers must On 25/07/2017:
be conducted and Not Corrected
New Finding: recorded. Training On 30/10/2017:
Follow Up Inspection 34 Safety program is initiated but has no influence
must haveinanthe factory. Corrected. 1 Month Corrected
Adequate
impact on the Done Sep 10 2017
illumination must
safety attitude of
be
theensured in the
personnel.
sub station room
thus any
maintenance can
be done
New Finding: comfortably (150 On 30/10/2017:
Follow Up Inspection 35 Sub station room has inadequate illumination. ( Accord
lux should be Standard Part 10 Section 10.15.3) Corrected. 1 Month Corrected
Adequate
maintained). Corrected. Sep 10 2017
earthing for
generator/
transformer
neutral must be
ensured. On 30/10/2017:
Not Corrected. The size of the driven earth electrode and equipm
New Finding: On 25/03/2018:
Follow Up Inspection 36 Transformer neutral has inadequate earth connection. Corrected. 1 Month Corrected
Power cables Some cable labar Dec 7 2017
must be we provied cover
supported by and some lader
cable tray (ladder- we will covering On 25/03/2018:
where needed). within 3 months Not Corrected.
Outdoor cable On 29/01/2019:
New Finding: tray/ladders shall Not corrected.
Power Cables are hanging without proper support.
be covered On 21/11/2019:
Follow Up Inspection 37 Outdoor Cable trays are not covered toproperly
protect from
to avoidweather effect. Not Corrected. Few1arera
Monthstill covering In Progress
not completed yet.
Splicing the on Corrected.
seasonalineffect Dec 7 2017
power
cables andcables
its shall
be avoided; in
longevity.
unavoidable cases
splicing, must be
made following
proper guidance.
New Finding: On 25/03/2018:
Follow Up Inspection 38 Cables in service are joined (splicing) between terminations. Corrected. 1 Month Corrected
Each power cable Corrected. Dec 7 2017
must be
terminated at any
point using single
cable lug.
No loop
New Finding: connection shall
Multiple cables connected/terminatedbe at used;
the bus bar using single cable lug.
each On 25/03/2018:
Follow Up Inspection 39 Loop connection has been used powering multiple
single circuits through MCB/MCCBs.
cable shall Corrected. 1 Month Corrected
A
bethree phase
terminated Corrected. Dec 7 2017
MCCB/MCB
using cable lug must
be usedatfor
(flat/I) eachthree
phase
terminal.circuit.
Combo
bus bar may be
used (but
incoming cable
New Finding: size must meet On 25/03/2018:
Follow Up Inspection 40 Three phase MCCB is used as double phase or single (input terminals are connected to three separate
the rated Corrected.
power bus bars)
1 Month Corrected
capacity)
 Transformer Done Dec 7 2017
breather oil cup
must be filled not
more than 70% of
its capacity.
On 25/03/2018:
Not Corrected.
New Finding: On 29/01/2019:
Follow Up Inspection 41 Transformer Breather oil cup is empty Corrected 1 Month Corrected
Cable We also clearing Dec 7 2017
channels/ducts all electrical
must be kept neat channel every
and clean; these month and it is On 25/03/2018:
must be sealed our running work. Not Corrected.
properly thus no On 29/01/2019:
scope of Not corrected
New Finding: ingression of On 21/11/2019:
Follow Up Inspection 42 Cable duct/ channels are filled with fluffs (Lint/dust).
fluffs. Not Corrected. 1 Month In Progress
Thermography Corrected. Dec 7 2017
survey shall be
conducted on
entire electrical
system in the
facility at least
twice in a year.
New Finding: And the On 25/03/2018:
Follow Up Inspection 43 Periodicity of thermographic survey is not continued & Hot Spots were observed at several points.
remediation Corrected. 1 Month Corrected
Factory
suggestionshas to Contruction work May 31 2018
design
mentioned Lightning
in the is going on at
Protection
report shallSystem
be utility building till
(LPS)
carriedforout.
theHot now.
whole factory
spots must be
(where
eliminated the from
Risk On 29/01/2019:
index
entire iselectrical
more than Not corrected. Construction work is going on at utility building.
New Finding: 40).
systemOnceanda shall
LPS is On 21/11/2019:
Follow Up Inspection 44 Lightning Protection System (LPS) is notdesigned
beinstalled (Utility Building) where the risk index (RI) exceeds
alwaysproperly,
carried Not40. 2 Months
Corrected. Utility building is underInconstruction.
Progress Tin shed no
Heat sourcemust
installation
forward. (or We removed the Mar 10 2019
steam
be done line) must cable tray from
be kept at least
accordingly asap. stem line.
0.9 meter apart
from any electrical
installation. In
New Finding: unavoidable case,
Heat source (or exposed steam line) is heat
adjacent
sourceto electrical
shall installations (cable channel/duct). On 21/11/2019:
Follow Up Inspection 45 be covered by Not Corrected. 1 Month In Progress
No loopand
proper Dec 31 2019
connection
adequate shall
be used; each
insulator.
single cable shall
be terminated
using cable lug
(flat/I) at each
New Finding: terminal. Combo
Follow Up Inspection 46 Loop connection and multiple connection bus has
bar been
may be used powering multiple circuits through MCB/MCCBs. 1 Month In Progress
used (but
incoming cable
size must meet
the rated
capacity)