Alema+Textiles+Ltd+ (Extension) + +CAP+ +july+2024
Alema+Textiles+Ltd+ (Extension) + +CAP+ +july+2024
Factory Name & Address Alema Textiles Ltd (Extension), Vogra,Bashan Sarak,Gazipur, Gazipur
Date of Inspection 29-Oct-2023
Finance Plan Agreed
Inspection Visit Type Inspection Visit Sub Type Item No Inspection Observation Inspection Factory Action Final Timeline Inspection Inspection Progress Status
Action Plan Plan Comments Timeline
Initial Inspection 1 Stress in column exceeds normal Factory Engineer In Progress: Jan 10 2024 On 09-Jun-2024: within 6 weeks In Progress
design to review design, This issue is
limit (Building-03) loads and columns We will takes required to be
stresses in area corrective action covered in
identified above. as suggested. Engineering
Assesment (EA).
Factory has
submitted the EA
to
Initial Inspection 2 Stress in column exceeds normal Verify in-situ In Progress: Jan 10 2024 On 09-Jun-2024: within 6 weeks Corrected
design concrete stresses Factory have
limit (Building-03) by We will takes taken cores from
100mm dia. cores corrective action column, beam &
from minimum of as suggested. slab as a part of
4 columns, beam EA & updated EA
and slab based on core test
result and
submitted to the
Initial Inspection 3 Stress in column exceeds normal Carry-out In Progress: May 28 2024 On 09-Jun-2024: within 6 months In Progress
design remedial works The factory is
limit (Building-03) where We will takes required to carry
required. corrective action out necessary
as suggested. remedial works (if
required) after
acceptance of EA.
Initial Inspection 4 Prepare and Implement floor load Building engineer In Progress: Jan 10 2024 On 09-Jun-2024: within 6 weeks In Progress
plan. is required to Load plans have
(Building-03) produce load plan We will takes been produced as
for all areas of the corrective action a part of EA.
building following as suggested. However, factory
BNBC is required to
revised load plan
according to the
occupancy type
Initial Inspection 5 Prepare and Implement floor load The building In Progress: May 28 2024 On 09-Jun-2024: within 6 months In Progress
plan. engineer is During the
(Building-03) required to We will takes inspection, a load
implement the corrective action plan was found
floor load as suggested. posted on each
management floor and floor
program by loading was within
posting live load the load plan.(3
plan, providing Kpa ). However,
Initial Inspection 6 Lack of water proofing at roof with Factory to apply In Progress: May 28 2024 On 09-Jun-2024: within 6 months In Progress
adequate slope (Building-03) water proofing at No water proofing
the roof top with We will takes was observed on
adequate slope to corrective action the roof during
develop drainage as suggested. inspection.
system Factory engineer
is required to
provide water
proofing at roof &
Initial Inspection 7 Dampness and vegetation at several Building Engineer In Progress: Jan 10 2024 On 09-Jun-2024: within 6 weeks Corrected
locations (Building-03) is required to No dampness was
investigate the We will takes found during
reason of corrective action inspection, factory
dampness & apply as suggested. has repared the
suitable method damp walls with a
to repair suitable method.
dampness.
Initial Inspection 8 Non-structural elements not Building engineer In Progress: Jan 10 2024 On 09-Jun-2024: within 6 weeks In Progress
anchored or is required to Racks were found
braced (Building-03) adequately anchor We will takes anchored at some
and brace all corrective action point, however
nonstructural as suggested. factory is required
elements to resist to anchored
earthquake forces adequatly for all
to comply with non structural
the BNBC members.
Initial Inspection 9 Cracks in brick wall (Building-03) Building engineer In Progress: Jan 2 2024 On 09-Jun-2024: within 6 weeks Corrected
is required to Cracks were found
investigate the We will takes repaired at brick
cause of crack and corrective action wall at several
repair the crack as as suggested. locations. No brick
per wall crack was
recommendation observed during
from investigation inspection.
report
Initial Inspection 10 Exposed re-bar at roof (Building-03) All exposed In Progress: Jan 10 2024 On 09-Jun-2024: within 6 weeks Corrected
reinforcement is Factory has
to be We will takes provided antirust
protected from corrective action paints to avoid
corrosion which as suggested. corrosion on
may cause expose rebar at
degradation of the roof.
concrete
Initial Inspection 11 Trolly impact in RC column. (Building- Factory engineer In Progress: Jan 10 2024 On 09-Jun-2024: within 6 weeks Corrected
03) is required to Factory has
investigate the We will takes repaired the
damage and corrective action damage column &
suggest a as suggested. provided
remedial action as protection barriar
well as provide to avoid troly
suggestion to impact.
prevent such
Initial Inspection 12 Lack Lateral stability system (Dyeing Building
damagesengineer
in future In Progress: Jan 10 2024 On 09-Jun-2024: within 6 weeks In Progress
Shed-02) to prepare the This issue is
Engineering We will takes required to be
Assessment (EA) corrective action covered in
including a design as suggested. Engineering
report, and a set Assesment (EA).
of structural Factory has
drawings in submitted the EA
compliance with to
Initial Inspection 13 Lack Lateral stability system (Dyeing Carry-out In Progress: May 28 2024 On 09-Jun-2024: within 6 months In Progress
Shed-02) remedial works The factory is
where We will takes required to carry
required. corrective action out necessary
as suggested. remedial works (if
required) after
acceptance of EA.
Initial Inspection 14 Permit drawing not available (Dyeing Factory authority In Progress: May 28 2024 On 09-Jun-2024: within 6 months In Progress
Shed-02) is required to avail During inspection
the permit We will takes no permit drawing
drawing for the corrective action was available for
structure. as suggested. this building.
Factory is required
to take approval
from local
authority &
Initial Inspection 15 Corrosion in steel section (Dyeing Factory is required In Progress: May 28 2024 On 09-Jun-2024: within 6 months Corrected
Shed-02) to take necessary Factory has
actions to protect We will takes provided antirust
the steel members corrective action paints to avoid
from corrosion. as suggested. corrosion on steel
section.
Date
03-Jul-2024 FIRE SAFETY
From 1st June 2020 all inspections conducted by the RMG Sustainability Council.
Before 1st June 2020 all inspections conducted by the Stichting Bangladesh Accord Foundation.
Remediation Summary of Actions Required
Factory Name & Address Alema Textiles Ltd (Extension), Vogra,Bashan Sarak,Gazipur, Gazipur
Date of Inspection 29-Oct-2023
Finance Plan Agreed
Inspection Visit Type Inspection Visit Sub Type Item No Inspection Observation Inspection Factory Action Final Timeline Inspection Inspection Progress Status
Action Plan Plan Comments Timeline
Initial Inspection 1 Unsealed penetrations and openings Seal all In progress : Feb 28 2024 The remediation Within 3 months In Progress
are penetrations and work shall be
located in the fire rated floor/ceiling
openings in completed
assemblies. floor/ceiling We following the
Location :Toilet area, steam line in assemblies to will be Sealed all action plan
floor, maintain the fire penetrations and provided by the
Electrical riser at Building-03. separation at least openings as RSC and other
by 3-hr. The used suggested within applicable
sealer shall be 3rd proposed standards.
Initial Inspection 2 Storage room discharges directly into Opening from exit In progress : Feb 28 2024 The remediation within 3 months In Progress
all enclosure to work shall be
exit stair enclosures at building-03 storage areas shall completed
several be We following the
floor provided with a will do as action plan
vestibule with fire suggested within provided by the
rated construction proposed RSC and other
and timeframe. applicable
openings. Provide standards.
Initial Inspection 3 Chemical storage area is not Ensure the rated In progress :
1.5- hr fire Feb 28 2024 The remediation within 3 months In Progress
separated by chemical
door on thestore
exitfire work shall be
fire-rated construction due to separated
stair side by completed
unsealed minimum 4-hr fire We following the
penetrations and openings. rated construction will do as action plan
Location: 2nd floor barrier with only suggested within provided by the
occupancies with proposed RSC and other
G and H timeframe. applicable
following table standards.
Initial Inspection 4 Areas used for in-process storage of Provide
3.2.1 of dedicated
BNBC- In progress : Feb 28 2024 The remediation within 3 months In Progress
combustible materials are open to storage
2006. Norooms
opening work shall be
the separated
is permitted by completed
surrounding occupancy. minimum 1-hr We following the
Location: Building 03 fire-rated will do as action plan
construction. suggested within provided by the
Where separate proposed RSC and other
storage rooms are timeframe. applicable
not feasible, standards.
Initial Inspection 5 The Prayers area is not separated Separate
provide the Corrected : Feb 28 2024 The remediation within 3 months Pending
from prayer room from work shall be Verification
adjacent floor area by fire rated production & verified during the
construction. other We already next follow up
Location: 2nd floor occupancies by replaced prayer inspection.
minimum 3-hr fire room by
rated dedicated prayer RPO Comments
construction. room. On 07-Mar-2024:
Provide the factory
management
Initial Inspection 6 The exit stair enclosures are not The exit stair In progress : Feb 28 2024 The remediation within 3 months In Progress
separated enclosure shall be work shall be
from work areas and other spaces on provided with a completed
each minimum 1-hr fire We following the
floor by fire-rated construction. resistance rating will do as action plan
for buildings with suggested within provided by the
3 or fewer stories proposed RSC and other
and a minimum of timeframe. applicable
2- hr. fire standards.
Initial Inspection 7 Egress doors/gates with locking 1. Remove all non Corrected : Oct 31 2023 The remediation Immediately Pending
features not compliant locking work shall be Verification
complying with NFPA101 are features from verified during the
provided at [ egress We already next follow up
building exits, exit stairs, along egress doors. removed all inspection.
routes, exit discharge]. 2. If locks are locking features.
required for RPO Comments
security reasons, On 07-Mar-2024:
utilize special the factory
Initial Inspection 8 Proper certification was not provided Submit proper Corrected: Feb 28 2024 The remediation within 3 months
management Pending
for certifications for work shall be Verification
fire rated doors installed in the installed fire doors verified during the
factory. during We have next follow up
Location: Building-03 inspection for certifications for inspection.
approval. If not installed fire
available , or doors. RPO Comments
certification is not On 07-Mar-2024:
approved , install the factory
Initial Inspection 9 Headroom measured less than 2.03 Provide the In progress : Dec 28 2023 The remediation Within 1 Month
management In Progress
meter. headroom shall be work shall be
Location: Steam line at Several floor not less than 2.03 completed
are m. in all We will re- following the
means of egress arranged as action plan
suggested provided by the
RSC and other
applicable
standards.
Initial Inspection 10 The egress path along means of Means of egress Corrected : Oct 31 2023 The remediation Immediately Pending
egress has shall be work shall be Verification
interrupted by obstruction/storage. maintained verified during the
continuously free Already we free next follow up
and and clear of all inspection.
clear of all obstructions/stora
obstructions/stora ge from egress RPO Comments
ge. path and stair. On 07-Mar-2024:
Or the factory
Initial Inspection 11 Exit stairs serve more than 5 stories Every door in a In progress : Feb 28 2024 The remediation within 3 months
management In Progress
and do stair enclosure work shall be
not have required re-entry provisions serving more than completed
on all 5 stories We will re- following the
floors shall be provided arranged as action plan
with re-entry suggested provided by the
unless it meets RSC and other
RSC standard . applicable
standards.
Initial Inspection 12 Uneven path of travel and blockage in Remove Corrected: Dec 28 2023 The remediation Within 1 Month Pending
exit unnecessary items work shall be Verification
access. and level exit path verified during the
Location: stair-02 exit at building 03 to the public Already we next follow up
way removed all inspection.
unnecessary items
from mentioned RPO Comments
exit path On 07-Mar-2024:
the factory
management
Initial Inspection 13 Emergency lighting did not function in Regularly test the Corrected: Dec 28 2023 The remediation Within 1 Month Pending
test emergency work shall be Verification
mode. lighting system on verified during the
Specify location: Building-03 each floor Already we next follow up
and replace/repair repaired all inspection.
lights as needed emergency light
now it is RPO Comments
functional. On 07-Mar-2024:
the factory
Initial Inspection 14 Exit signs are not provided at all the Provide exit signs Corrected: Dec 28 2023 The remediation Within 1 Month
management Pending
required area above all exits to work shall be Verification
Location: Building-03 the exterior and verified during the
all doors Already we next follow up
to the exit stair provided exit sign inspection.
where required.
RPO Comments
On 07-Mar-2024:
the factory
Initial Inspection 15 The directional signs are not provided Install illuminated Corrected: Dec 28 2023 The remediation Within 1 Month
management Pending
where there is a change in direction directional signs work shall be Verification
and shall be provided verified during the
where the continuation of the egress where Already we next follow up
path is there is a change provided inspection.
not obvious. in the direction for illuminated
Location: Building-03 the path of travel directional signs RPO Comments
and the where required. On 07-Mar-2024:
direction to an the factory
Initial Inspection 16 Inspection, testing, and maintenance Inspect,
exit is not obvious Corrected:
test and Feb 28 2024 The remediation within 3 months
management Pending
for maintain the work shall be Verification
the emergency lighting system were emergency verified during the
not in lighting system in Now we next follow up
accordance with The RSC Technical the accordance maintain Inspect, inspection.
Guidelines (Standard) with The RSC test and maintain
Technical the emergency RPO Comments
Guidelines lighting system in On 07-Mar-2024:
(Standard) the accordance the factory
Initial Inspection 17 Inspection, testing and maintenance Inspect, test and Corrected: Feb 28 2024 The remediation within 3 months
management Pending
of maintain the work shall be Verification
portable fire extinguishers is not in portable fire verified during the
accordance with NFPA 10 extinguishers and Now we next follow up
keep written maintain Inspect, inspection.
records onsite, in Inspect, test and
accordance with maintain the RPO Comments
NFPA 10 and portable fire On 07-Mar-2024:
The RSC Technical extinguishers and the factory
Initial Inspection 18 Automatic fire alarm & detection Design &
Guidelines In progress: May 28 2024 The remediation
management Design within 2 In Progress
system Installation
(Standard). of Fire work shall be Months, Install
installation requires detailed review Alarm & Detection completed within 4 Months
to system shall Fire alarm & following the (If
confirm compliance with NFPA 72 be in accordance Detection system action plan modification
and RSC with RSC standard covered by provided by the required)
standards and NFPA 72. existing ID(9969) RSC and other
Submit asbuilt & as per existing applicable
design, ID- Design standards.
Initial Inspection 19 Inspection, testing and maintenance Inspect, test and Corrected: Jun 28 2024 The remediation Within 1 Month Pending
for the maintain the fire work shall be (after installation) Verification
fire alarm system is not in accordance alarm system and verified during the
with keep Now we next follow up
NFPA 72 and The RSC Technical written records maintain Inspect, inspection.
Guidelines on-site, in test and maintain
(Standard). accordance with the fire alarm RPO Comments
NFPA 72 and The system and keep On 07-Mar-2024:
RSC Technical written records. the factory
Guidelines management
(Standard) and
keep written
Initial Inspection 20 Fire Stand pipe system and pump Submit the fire In progress: May 28 2024 The remediation Design-2 Months. In Progress
system Standpipe system work shall be Installation-4
installation complete which requires design to RSC for completed Months
detailed review to confirm review. fire following the
compliance with Once the design is Standpipe system action plan
NFPA 25 reviewed, install covered by provided by the
and modify the existing ID(9969) RSC and other
fire & as per existing applicable
Standpipe and fire ID fire Standpipe standards.
Initial Inspection 21 Inspection, testing and maintenance Inspect,
pump room test and
and Corrected: Jun 28 2024 The remediation Within 1 Month In Progress
of the maintain the
alarm system work shall be
standpipe system is not in accordance standpipe
throughout system completed
with NFPA 25 and keep Now we following the
written records maintain Inspect, action plan
on-site, in test and maintain provided by the
accordance with the standpipe RSC and other
NFPA 25. system and keep applicable
written records standards.
Initial Inspection 22 Inspection, testing and maintenance Inspect, test and Corrected: Jun 28 2024 It is an integrated Within 1 Month In Progress
of the maintain the fire part of the Fire
fire pump system is not in accordance pump system and Pump system..
with keep Now we
NFPA 20 written records maintain Inspect, RPO Comments
on-site, in test and maintain On 07-Mar-2024:
accordance with the fire pump The corrective
NFPA 20 and RSC system and keep action plan should
standards. written records. be completed as
Initial Inspection 23 The construction period of Dyeing The building shall In progress: May 28 2024 The remediation Within 6 Months In Progress
shed -02 be type-I or II work shall be
is Construction started-April, 2016 construction. So, completed
and End provide We will takes following the
in May 2014. Occupied -October, require rating in corrective action action plan
2016.The the structural as suggested. provided by the
main structural element of the elements of the RSC and other
building is building. applicable
constructed by steel which is non- Consult with a standards.
Initial Inspection 24 The interior
rated and exit discharges into a Provide
qualified1-hr
fire fire- In progress: Feb 28 2024 The remediation within 3 months In Progress
covered rated exit
protection work shall be
area between the exterior passageway
engineer. Follow completed
wall/openings of leading directly an We will takes following the
Dyeing shed-02 and the exterior wall open-air location. corrective action action plan
of an Provide 1-hr as suggested. provided by the
adjacent building (Dyeing shed-01) vestibules to RSC and other
separate storage applicable
areas for the exit standards.
Initial Inspection 25 Aisles marking has not been provided Provide
dischargeminimum
path. Corrected: Dec 28 2023 The remediation Within 1 Month Pending
on aisle widths of 36 work shall be Verification
floor properly inch with proper verified during the
marking Already we next follow up
& update on provided aisles inspection.
evacuation map. mark
RPO Comments
On 07-Mar-2024:
the factory
Initial Inspection 26 Automatic fire alarm & detection Design & In progress: May 28 2024 The remediation
management Design within 2 In Progress
system Installation of Fire work shall be Months, Install
installation requires detailed review Alarm & Detection completed within 4 Months
to system shall Fire alarm & following the (If
confirm compliance with NFPA 72 be in accordance Detection system action plan modification
and RSC with RSC standard covered by provided by the required)
standards. and NFPA 72. existing ID(9969) RSC and other
Submit asbuilt & as per existing applicable
design, ID- Design standards.
Initial Inspection 27 Inspection, testing and maintenance
Inspect, test and Corrected: Jun 28 2024 It is an integrated Within 1 Month In Progress
for the maintain the fire part of the fire (after installation)
fire alarm system is not in accordance
alarm system and alarm system.
with keep Now we
NFPA 72 and The RSC Technical written records maintain Inspect, RPO Comments
Guidelines on-site, in test and maintain On 07-Mar-2024:
(Standard) accordance with the fire alarm The corrective
NFPA 72 and The system and keep action plan should
RSC Technical written records. be completed as
Initial Inspection 28 The emergency evacuation maps was Fire evacuation
Guidelines Corrected: Dec 28 2023 The remediation Within 1 Month Pending
not maps shall be
(Standard) and work shall be Verification
found in the exit area posted at the
keep written verified during the
entrance to each Already posted next follow up
exit stair. Fire evacuation inspection.
maps
RPO Comments
On 07-Mar-2024:
the factory
Initial Inspection 29 Building did not have occupant load Provide occupant In progress: Dec 28 2023 The remediation Within 1 Month
management In Progress
signs at load signs at the work shall be
the required locations. required locations completed
We will takes following the
corrective action action plan
as suggested. provided by the
RSC and other
applicable
standards.
Initial Inspection 30 The directional signs are not provided Install illuminated Corrected: Feb 28 2024 The remediation within 3 months Pending
where there is a change in direction directional signs work shall be Verification
and shall be provided verified during the
where the continuation of the egress where Already we next follow up
path is there is a change provided inspection.
not obvious in the direction for illuminated
the path of travel directional signs RPO Comments
and the where required. On 07-Mar-2024:
direction to an the factory
exit is not obvious. management
Date
03-Jul-2024 ELECTRICAL SAFETY
From 1st June 2020 all inspections conducted by the RMG Sustainability Council.
Before 1st June 2020 all inspections conducted by the Stichting Bangladesh Accord Foundation.
Remediation Summary of Actions Required
Factory Name & Address Alema Textiles Ltd (Extension), Vogra,Bashan Sarak,Gazipur, Gazipur
Date of Inspection 29-Oct-2023
Finance Plan Agreed
Inspection Visit Type Inspection Visit Sub Type Item No Inspection Observation Inspection Factory Action Final Timeline Inspection Inspection Progress Status
Action Plan Plan Comments Timeline
Initial Inspection 1 Field information has no/less The factory Jan 28 2024 On 13/05/2024: 2 MONTHS In Progress
reflection in received the Not corrected.
existing SLD. accepted Single Factory prepared
Line their as-built SLD.
Diagram (SLD) Need to submit
from the RSC in their SLD to RSC
August 2023. for review.
Now, you need to
create an as-built
Initial Inspection 2 Earth Pit resistance test record Adequate
SLD number Dec 28 2023 On 13/05/2024: 1 MONTH Corrected
doesn't match of earth pits must Corrected.
with field. be ensured (if it's
lower in numbers)
and record must
be made
accordingly.
Initial Inspection 11 Power Cables are hanging without Power cables Jan 28 2024 On 13/05/2024: 2 MONTHS Corrected
proper must be Corrected.
support. supported by
cable tray
(ladder- where
needed)
Initial Inspection 12 PVC pipe used for wiring in storage In storage area, In progress : Dec 28 2023 On 13/05/2024: 1 MONTH In Progress
area. wiring shall be Not corrected.
done by GI Found in several
pipe/solid metal store.
duct or concealed We will takes
wiring system. corrective action
plan as suggested
Initial Inspection 13 Outdoor Cable are not covered to Outdoor cable In progress : Jan 28 2024 On 13/05/2024: 2 MONTHS In Progress
protect from tray/ladders shall Not corrected.
weather effect. be covered Found in several
properly to avoid places.
seasonal effect on We will takes
cables and its corrective action
longevity. plan as suggested
Initial Inspection 14 Cable duct/channels are filled with Cable Dec 28 2023 On 13/05/2024: 1 MONTH In Progress
fluffs channels/ducts Not corrected.
(Lint/dust) must be kept neat Found in several
and places.
clean; these must
be sealed properly
thus no
scope of
ingression of
Initial Inspection 15 Tap of box of BBT has unwanted Unwanted
fluffs. Dec 28 2023 On 13/05/2024: 1 MONTH In Progress
opening. opening of TOB Not corrected.
shall be sealed. Found in several
places.
Follow Up Inspection 16 New Finding: Splicing in the Jun 20 2024 1 MONTH In Progress
Cables in service are joined (splicing) power cables shall
between terminations. be avoided; in
unavoidable cases
splicing, must be
made following
proper guidance.