Date

24-Jun-2024 STRUCTURAL & BUILDING 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 AMIR SHIRTS LTD, Sufua, Kalikapur Union, Chauddagram, Comilla, Bangladesh, Comilla
Date of Inspection 30-Oct-2016
Finance Plan Agreed Yes

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 Column to be stressed above normal Factory Engineer Corrected Jan 10 2017 On 14/08/2017: 6 weeks Corrected
design limits(Production Building to review design, We have Factory engineer
Unit-1) loads and columns submitted Revised reviewed design,
stresses. DEA report on 3- loads and column
May-2017 stresses as part of
EA which got
acceptance from
ACCORD on 29th
August 2017. No
Initial Inspection 2 Column to be stressed above normal • Verify in-situ Corrected Jan 10 2017 On 14/08/2017: 6 weeks Corrected
design limits(Production Building concrete stresses we have verified Factory engineer
Unit-1) by 100mm dia. concrete strength verified in situ
cores from min. 4 w testing four concrete stresses
no. column from concrete core by by 100mm dia
ground floor level. BRTC, BUET cores as part of EA
which got
acceptance from
ACCORD on 29th
Initial Inspection 3 Column to be stressed above normal • Produce and Corrected Jan 10 2017 On 14/08/2017: 6 weeks Corrected
design limits(Production Building actively manage a We are mainting Load plan has
Unit-1) loading plan for all load plan been produced
floor plates and submitted
within the factory with EA. Load plan
giving was accepted with
consideration to EA by ACCORD on
floor capacity and 29th August 2017.
column capacity. During
Initial Inspection 4 Column to be stressed above normal Make structural Correted May 15 2017 On 14/08/2017: 6 months Corrected
design limits(Production Building alterations if No structural Factory engineer
Unit-1) required as alternation have prepared EA
advised by Factory been taken place which got
Engineer. and also in future acceptance from
no alternation wiil ACCORD on 29th
take place August 2017
without any
retrofitting work.
Initial Inspection 5 Column to be stressed above normal Corrected May 15 2017 On 14/08/2017: 6 months Corrected
design limits(Production Building • Continue to we are mainting Load plan has
Unit-1) implement load load plan been produced
plan and submitted
with EA. Load plan
was accepted with
EA by ACCORD on
29th August 2017.
During
Initial Inspection 6 Cracks on basement walls(Production Remove finishes Corrected Jan 10 2017 On 14/08/2017: 6 weeks Corrected
Building Unit-1) to investigate if Cracks has been Crack
cracking extends inspected and investigation was
into found no performed as a
structure. Any structural cracks part of EA. During
cracks found and does not need inspection, some
should be to repair repair works were
repaired. observed but
repair works was
Initial Inspection 7 Cracks on basement walls(Production Continue to Corrected May 15 2017 On 14/08/2017: 6 months Corrected
Building Unit-1) monitor building Cracks has been Crack
for signs of inspected and investigation was
cracking on on- found no performed as a
going structural cracks part of EA. During
basis and take and does not need inspection, some
appropriate to repair repair works were
action. observed but
repair works was
Initial Inspection 8 Discrepancies between drawings & Engage a Building Corrected Jan 10 2017 On 14/08/2017: 6-weeks Corrected
on-site observations(Production Engineer to survey The appointed Factory engineer
Building Unit-1) the structure and consulting team prepared as-built
update a found no drawing as a part
full set of “as- descripency on of EA which got
constructed” drawings acceptance from
drawings. ACCORD on 29th
August 2017. No
discrepancy found
Initial Inspection 9 Water ponding and rebar corrosion For both durability Corrected Jan 10 2017 On 14/08/2017: 6- weeks Corrected
observed at the roof and serviceability, no water ponding Water ponding
rust proof paint or on roof slab not found during
any inspection and no
appropriate corrosion was
method is observed.
recommended. On 24/04/2018:
This issue has
been corrected
Initial Inspection 10 Water ponding and rebar corrosion Waterproofing on Corrected May 15 2017 On
from14/08/2017:
previous 6-months Corrected
observed at the roof the roof slab is to no water ponding Water proofing
be applied. on roof slab layer on the roof
Moreover slab has been
the roof slab applied. The roof
drainage system slab drainage has
should be been improved.
investigated and On 24/04/2018:
improved. This issue has
Initial Inspection 11 Lack of vertical bracing may effect the Building Engineer Corrected: Jan 10 2017 On
been14/08/2017:
corrected 6-weeks Corrected
overall stability(Production Building to review stability we have Factory engineer
from previous
Unit-2) system for lateral completed the prepared EA
loading as per Structural which got
BNBC. Building Retrofitting work acceptance from
Engineer to design as per approved ACCORD with
and detail design. During some retrofitting
structural DEA and work on 29th
upgrading work retrofitting August 2017 .
Initial Inspection 12 Lack of vertical bracing may effect the Where
where necessary Corrected:
required, May 15 2017 On 14/08/2017: 6-months Corrected
overall stability(Production Building remedial
to ensure we have Factory engineer
Unit-2) measures to completed the prepared EA
steelwork to be Structural which got
carried Retrofitting work acceptance from
out. as per approved ACCORD with
design. During some retrofitting
DEA and work on 29th
retrofitting August 2017 .
Initial Inspection 13 Foundation adequacy requires to be Building engineer We have Jan 10 2017 On 14/08/2017: 6-weeks Corrected
check(Production Building Unit-2) requires to review submitted the DEA Factory engineer
the foundation and its under prepared EA
design review. If which got
considering the necessary acceptance from
bearing capacity according to ACCORD on 29th
of the soil and Approved DEA we August 2017. No
actual depth of will rectify it in discrepancy found
footing. accordance to during verification
Initial Inspection 14 Foundation adequacy requires to be Carry out remedial Corrected May 15 2017 On 14/08/2017: 6-months Corrected
check(Production Building Unit-2) works if required. AS per approved Factory engineer
DEA foundation prepared EA
is adequate. which got
acceptance from
ACCORD with
some retrofitting
work on 29th
August 2017 .
Initial Inspection 15 Discrepancies between drawings & Engage a Building Corrected Jan 10 2017 On 14/08/2017: 6-weeks Corrected
on-site Engineer to survey we have prepared Factory engineer
observations(Production Building the structure and as built drawing as prepared as-built
Unit-2) update a per site condition drawing as a part
full set of “as- of EA which got
constructed” acceptance from
drawings. Also ACCORD on 29th
review the design August 2017. No
considering discrepancy found
Follow Up Inspection 16 New Finding 01 (Re-Open Item No Building engineer Corrected
existing condition. Dec 31 2024 On 14-Dec-2023: (within 6 weeks) Pending
10): Sign of water ponding on the is required to Sign of water Verification
roof. (Production Building Unit 01) provide water ponding was
proofing layer on observed on the
the roof. roof. Building
engineer is
required to
provide
waterproofing
Follow Up Inspection 17 New Finding 02: Crack on the plaster Building engineer Corrected Jan 31 2024 On 14-Dec-2023: (within 6 weeks) Pending
of Periphery Columns (Production is required to Crack in the Verification
Building Unit 01) investigate the plaster was
cracks and repair observed on the
with suitable periphery
method. columns. Building
engineer is
required to
investigate the
Follow Up Inspection 18 New Finding 03: Non-Structural Building engineer Corrected Jan 31 2024 On 14-Dec-2023: (within 6 weeks) Pending
elements not anchored (Production is required to Non-structural Verification
Building Unit 01, Production Building anchored all the elements not
Unit 02, Office Building) non-structural anchored for
elements (Racks, seismic event.
PVC tanks, etc) Building engineer
is required to
anchor all the
non-structural
Follow Up Inspection 19 New Finding 04: Dampness on the Building engineer Corrected Jan 31 2024 On 14-Dec-2023: (within 6 weeks) Pending
building. (Production Building Unit 01, is required to Dampness was Verification
Production Building Unit 02) repair the observed
dampness of the throughout the
buildings. building. Building
engineer is
required to repair
the dampness of
the buildings.
Follow Up Inspection 20 New Finding 04: Undocumented Building engineer Inprogress Jan 31 2024 On 14-Dec-2023: (within 6 weeks) In Progress
structures. (Boiler Room, Security 1 & is required to Undocumented
2, Jhut Room, Fire Control Room) prepare as-built structures were
drawings of the observed. (Boiler
structures. Room, Security 1
& 2, Jhut Room,
Fire Control
Room). Building
engineer is
Date
24-Jun-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 AMIR SHIRTS LTD, Sufua, Kalikapur Union, Chauddagram, Comilla, Bangladesh, Comilla
Date of Inspection 30-Oct-2016
Finance Plan Agreed Yes

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 Unit-1: The exit stairs are not Provide minimum Corrected Feb 25 2017 On 11/06/2017: Within 3 months Corrected
separated on each floor by fire-rated 1.5-hr fire rated Partially
construction. In ground floor stairs doors and seal all Corrected. Fire
are discharging without proper unprotected rated doors are
separation. openings to installed at every
separate the exit required exit
stairs from work doors those were
areas and other kept open
building spaces on incorporating
Initial Inspection 2 Unit-1:Areas used for in-process Provide defined Corrected Feb 25 2017 On 11/06/2017: Within 3 months Corrected
storage of combustible materials are storage areas and We have removed Corrected.
open to the surrounding occupancy. limit the storage storage from On 24/09/2017:
Location: Ground floor arrangement as ground floor. Corrected.
follows:- 1. Dedicated storage Defined storage
General Condition: provided at area has been
Maximum height basement with found within limit.
of 2.4m and proper fire rated On 18/01/2018:
maximum area of separation Pile dimension
Initial Inspection 3 Unit-1: Unsealed penetrations and Seal all Corrected Feb 25 2017 On
area11/06/2017:
is Within 3 months Corrected
openings are located in the exit stair penetrations and We have sealed Corrected.
maintaining.Few
enclosures openings in exit the unseal penetrations were
stair enclosure penetration of exit found due to
walls to maintain stair ongoing standpipe
the fire piping work.
separations. On 24/09/2017:
Corrected. Sealed.
On 18/01/2018:
Initial Inspection 4 Unit-1: The elevator [on all the floors] Provide a We have already Aug 12 2016 On 11/06/2017: Within 3 months
Sealed. Corrected
discharges inside the production minimum 2-hr fire sealed the Corrected
floor. [Unsealed penetrations & rated construction opening of (Sealed).
openings] to separate the elevator shaft with On 24/09/2017:
elevator shaft proper fire Corrected.
from each floor separation On 18/01/2018:
level.Seal all Corrected.
penetrations and On 20/02/2019:
openings in Corrected.
Initial Inspection 5 Handrails are not provided on both Provide handrails Corrected Feb 25 2017 On 11/06/2017: Within 3 months Corrected
sides of each exit stairs on all floors. on both sides of We have provided Corrected
Having handrails on one side of said the exit stair. New handrail on both On 24/09/2017:
staircase, may pose as a falling hazard handrails shall side of exit stair Corrected
during evacuation. Location: For both have a minimum On 18/01/2018:
unit-1 and unit-2. height of 865 mm Corrected.
(34 in.) and a On 20/02/2019:
maximum height Corrected.
of 965 mm (38 in.) On 31/12/2019:
Corrected.
Initial Inspection 6 Unit-1: Uneven walking surface and Make a road / Corrected Feb 25 2017 On 11/06/2017: Within 3 months Corrected
tripping hazards were found on the egress pathfor we have cleared Corrected
exit discharge path of stair-3 and 4 smooth discharge the exit way and On 24/09/2017:
ofoccupants. made it smooth Corrected
Means of for walking On 18/01/2018:
egressshall be Corrected.
maintainedcontin On 20/02/2019:
uously free and Corrected.
clearof all On 31/12/2019:
Initial Inspection 7 Utility Building: Generator and Separate the Corrected. Feb 25 2017 On 11/06/2017: Within 3 months
Corrected. Corrected
transformer room is not separated by generator and Generator and Corrected
fire rated construction (openings, transformer room boiler room On 24/09/2017:
non-rated doors, penetrations). by a minimum 2- separated by fire Corrected on 1st
hr fire rated rated construction follow-up.
construction. Seal and fire rated On 18/01/2018:
and/or protected door also have Separated.
all openings to been installed On 20/02/2019:
maintain fire Corrected.
Initial Inspection 8 Unit-1: Exit sign not provided at exit. Provide exit signs Corrected Jan 15 2017 Factory should Within 1 month Corrected
Location: Unit-1 building. above all exits to Exit sign provided complete the
the exterior and throughout the issue within the
all doors to the building ACCORD timeline.
exit stair. On 11/06/2017:
Corrected
On 24/09/2017:
Corrected
On 18/01/2018:
Initial Inspection 9 Unit-1: The fire detection system is Replace the fire Corrected Apr 15 2017 On 18/01/2018: Design within
Provided. Pending
antiquated, not a listed system, and detection system AFDS system T&C comments 3months, Verification
does not provide alarm and with a new, listed installed as per (not limited to): Installwithin 9
notification features consistent withaddressable fire NFPA-72 Wiring of devices months
acceptable standards. detection system and panel is not
in accordance properly
with NFPA 72. protected,
Submit the design improper
to ACCORD for grounding, EOLR
Initial Inspection 10 Inspection, testing, and maintenance Inspect, test and Corrected Feb 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: It Within 3 months Corrected
for the fire detection system is not maintain the fire is an integrated
inaccordance with NFPA 72. detection system, part of fire alarm
and keep written system.
records on-site, in On 24/09/2017: It
accordance with is an integrated
NFPA 72. part of fire alarm
system.
On 18/01/2018:
Initial Inspection 11 Unit-1: The existing building has anInstall a new class In Progress May 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: Design within 3
Maintaining. Corrected
occupied floor greater than 10 meterIII standpipe Standpipe system Installation is months, Install
(33 feet) and is not provided with system & fire installed and T&C going on. within 6 months
standpipe protection. For unit-1 department by accord On 24/09/2017:
production building connection in engineers in last Installation was
accordance with 20 February, 2019. almost completed.
NFPA 14. A class I They found some Interfacing of fire
system shall be systematic pump with FACP is
permitted in problem. Already pending. The
Initial Inspection 12 Inspection, testing and maintenance Inspect, test and Corrected Feb 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: Within 3 months Corrected
of the standpipe system is not in maintain the we are maintain Installation is
accordance with NFPA 14. standpipe system inspection, testing going on.
and keep written and On 24/09/2017: It
records on-site, in commissioning is an integrated
accordance with report part of standpipe
NFPA 14 and system.
ACCORD On 18/01/2018:
standards. Integrated part.
Initial Inspection 13 Unit-1: Based on the number and Test the Corrected Feb 20 2017 On 11/06/2017: Within 3 months Corrected
location of emergency lights emergency we have provided Corrected
observed, adequate illumination lighting system on additional light on On 24/09/2017:
levels are not anticipated along each floor and egress path to Corrected
egress routes. provide additional ensure the On 18/01/2018:
emergency minimum lighting Found adequate.
fixtures to provide requirement On 20/02/2019:
adequate Corrected
illuminationalong On 31/12/2019:
Initial Inspection 14 Inspection, testing, and maintenance Inspect, test and Corrected Feb 25 2017 On 11/06/2017:
Corrected. Within 3 months Corrected
for the emergency lighting system maintain the we are Corrected
was not in accordance with The emergency maintaining the On 24/09/2017:
ACCORD standard lighting system in emergency Corrected
the accordance lighting system in On 18/01/2018:
with The ACCORD accordance to Maintaining.
standard. Keep accord standard On 20/02/2019:
written recordson- Corrected
site. On 31/12/2019:
Initial Inspection 15 Office Building: Exit stair door/egress Modify the egress we had two door Aug 12 2016 On 11/06/2017:
Corrected. Within 1 month Corrected
door serving 50 or more occupants door to swing in at dining space at Corrected
does not swing in the direction of the direction of office building. We On 24/09/2017:
egress travel. Location: Dinning area egress travel. have modified the Corrected
at office building. swing direction in On 18/01/2018:
the direction of Modified.
travel distance On 20/02/2019:
Corrected
On 31/12/2019:
Initial Inspection 16 Office Building: Egress doors/gates Remove locking Corrected Oct 12 2016 On 11/06/2017:
Corrected. Immediately Corrected
with locking features features from all we have removed Corrected
not complying with NFPA101 are egress all the locking On 24/09/2017:
provided at [ building exits, exit stairs, doors/gates.If features Corrected
along egress routes, exit discharge] locks are required On 18/01/2018:
for security Removed.
reasons, utilize On 20/02/2019:
specialized door Corrected
locking features On 31/12/2019:
Initial Inspection 17 Unit-2: The exit stairs are not Stair shall be Corrected Jul 12 2016 On 11/06/2017:
Corrected. Within 3 months Corrected
separated on each floor by fire-rated enclosed with a Partially
construction. In ground floor stairs minimum 2-hr Corrected. Fire
are discharging without proper fire-rated rated doors are
separation. construction. installed at every
Seal all required exit
unprotected doors those were
openings and kept open
provide minimum incorporating
Initial Inspection 18 Unit-2: Compressor is not separated Separate the The compressor Jul 12 2016 On 11/06/2017: Within 3 months Corrected
by fire rated construction compressor by a showed in Corrected
(openings, non-rated doors, minimum 2-hr pictorial evidence On 24/09/2017:
penetrations) fire rated report is inactive Corrected as per
construction. Seal and just stored . previous follow-
and/or protected However We are up.
all openings to planning to install On 18/01/2018:
maintain fire central Corrected as per
separations. compressor previous follow up
Initial Inspection 19 Unit-2: Storage was located in the Keep egress path Corrected Oct 12 2016 On 11/06/2017:
inspections. Immediately Corrected
egress path. and stair clear of we have removed Corrected
storage. all the obstacle on On 24/09/2017:
the Corrected
egress path and On 18/01/2018:
stair. Removed.
On 20/02/2019:
Corrected
On 31/12/2019:
Corrected.
Initial Inspection 20 Unit-2: Storage was located under Remove storage Corrected Oct 12 2016 On 11/06/2017: Immediately Corrected
exit stair. from the exit We have removed Corrected
stairs and egress strobe from the On 24/09/2017:
path exit stair Corrected
On 18/01/2018:
Removed.
On 20/02/2019:
Corrected
On 31/12/2019:
Initial Inspection 21 Unit-2: Exit signage not illuminated Regularly inspect Corrected Jan 15 2017 On 11/06/2017:
Corrected. Within 1 month Corrected
(burned out, broken, etc.). all exit signage we have replaced Corrected
Location: Unit-2 building and replace/install the exit singe by On 24/09/2017:
lights installing the new Corrected
as needed to one On 18/01/2018:
illuminate signs Corrected.
On 20/02/2019:
Corrected
On 31/12/2019:
Initial Inspection 22 Unit-2: Fire detection system Submit as-built Corrected Feb 15 2017 On 18/01/2018:
Corrected. Design within 1 Pending
installation requires detailed drawings, testing AFDS system T&C comments month; Verification
review to confirm compliance with records, installed as per (not limited to): Modification
NFPA 72 and ACCORD standards equipment NFPA-72 Wiring of devices within 6 months
certification and panel is not
and other properly
relevant protected,
documentation to improper
the ACCORD for grounding, EOLR
Initial Inspection 23 Unit-2: Based on the number and Test the Corrected Mar 15 2017 Factory should Within 3 months Corrected
location of emergency lights emergency We have made complete the
observed, lighting system on new light fixture issue within the
adequate illumination levels are not each floor and ACCORD timeline.
anticipated along egress routes. provide On 11/06/2017:
additional Corrected
emergency On 24/09/2017:
fixtures to provide Corrected
adequate On 18/01/2018:
Initial Inspection 24 Unit-2: Fire alarm control panel is Relocate the FACP Corrected: we Jan 15 2017 Factory should
Corrected. Within 1 month Corrected
located in an unsafe location. to a safe place have relocate the complete the
Location: Ground floor, unit-2 from where it can fire control panel issue within the
be easily from in site of the ACCORD timeline.
monitored with an production On 11/06/2017:
easy and safe building to outside Corrected
access. security room, (Relocated).
where 24hr access On 24/09/2017:
is available Corrected.
Initial Inspection 25 Building did not have stair Provide stair Corrected. We Nov 12 2016 On 11/06/2017: Immediately Corrected
designation signs ,floor designation, designation have provided Corrected
occupant signs ,floor stair designation , On 24/09/2017:
load signs and evacuation maps at designation, Floor designation , Corrected
the required locations. Location: Both occupant load Occupant load On 18/01/2018:
unit-1 and 2. signs and signs and Posted.
evacuation maps evacuation map at On 20/02/2019:
at the required the required Corrected
locations location On 31/12/2019:
Initial Inspection 26 Inspection, testing and maintenance Inspect, test and Corrected Jan 15 2017 On 11/06/2017:
Corrected. Within 3 months Corrected
of portable fire extinguishers is maintain the we are Corrected
not in accordance with NFPA 10. portable fire maintaining the On 24/09/2017:
extinguishers record of Corrected
and keep written inspection, testing On 18/01/2018:
records onsite, in and maintenance Maintaining.
accordance with of fire On 20/02/2019:
NFPA 10 and extinguisher in Corrected.
ACCORD accordance to On 31/12/2019:
Corrected.
Follow Up Inspection 27 New Finding (2nd Follow Up): Seal all Done Oct 24 2017 On 24/09/2017: Within 1 month Pending
Penetrations through floor/ceiling penetrations and New Finding. Verification
assemblies are found unsealed. openings in On 18/01/2018:
floor/ceiling (full Sealed.
thickness of the On 20/02/2019:
floor/ceiling) Corrected. Sealed.
assemblies by fire On 31/12/2019:
rated materials to Corrected.
maintain the fire
Follow Up Inspection 28 New Finding (3rd Follow Up): Unit-2: Seal all Corrected: Mar 18 2018 NEW FINDING Within 2 months Corrected
The exit discharge path is less than 10 penetrations and we have change On 20/02/2019:
ft wide and is not seperated from the openings to the the discharge Found same as it
building interior. interior of the route and its done was.
building along the in accordance to On
discharge path, up accord standard 31/12/2019:
to a height of 10 Corrected.
ft. to provide a
minimum 1-hr fire On 14/12/2023:
Follow Up Inspection 29 New Finding (7th FUI): The exit stairs Provide minimum Done Mar 14 2024 On as per Within 3 months
14/12/2023:
Corrected Pending
are not separated from [work areas, 1.5-hr fire rated New Finding
previous follow- Verification
other spaces] on each floor by fire- doors and seal all up. Note: Factory
rated construction. Unit-2, Office unprotected RPO comments:
Building. openings to This issue will be
separate the exit checked in the
stairs from work next inspection.
areas and other
building spaces on
Follow Up Inspection 30 New Finding (7th FUI): Based on the Test the Done Jan 14 2024 On 14/12/2023: Within 1 month Pending
number and location of emergency emergency New Finding Verification
lights observed, adequate lighting system on
illumination levels are not anticipated each floor and RPO comments:
along egress routes. Location: Unit-01 provide additional This issue will be
emergency checked in the
fixtures to provide next inspection.
adequate
illumination along
Follow Up Inspection 31 New Finding (7th FUI): Areas used for Provide defined Done Jan 14 2024 On 14/12/2023: Within 1 month Pending
in-process storage of combustible storage areas and New Finding Verification
materials are open to the limit the storage
surrounding occupancy. Location: arrangement as RPO comments:
Unit-1 & Unit-2 follows:- This issue will be
1. General checked in the
Condition: next inspection.
Maximum height
of 2.4m and
Follow Up Inspection 32 New Finding (7th FUI): The width of Provide minimum Done Jan 14 2024 On 14/12/2023: Within 1 month Pending
egress aisles is less than 36-inch due aisle widths of 36- New Finding Verification
to obstruction. inch.
RPO comments:
This issue will be
checked in the
next inspection.

Follow Up Inspection 33 New Finding (7th FUI): Liquefied or LPG/CNG cylinders Done Mar 14 2024 On 14/12/2023: Within 3 months Pending
compressed gas cylinders were are permitted to New Finding Verification
located within the factory. Location: be stored in a
Office Building inside stair-2 roof floor separate RPO comments:
dedicated building This issue will be
on the factory checked in the
premises within its next inspection.
boundaries if the
building meets the
Date
24-Jun-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 AMIR SHIRTS LTD, Sufua, Kalikapur Union, Chauddagram, Comilla, Bangladesh, Comilla
Date of Inspection 30-Oct-2016
Finance Plan Agreed Yes

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 Electrical SLD Mar 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: 3 MONTHS Corrected
reflection in existing SLD must be amended Not corrected. All
properly; all the circuit needs
required identification to
information must distinguish easily.
be mentioned On 18/01/2018:
there; and it shall Not Corrected.
be updated when SLD is not as built.
you do significant On 28/06/2018:
Initial Inspection 2 Lightning Protection System (LPS) Factory has to we have amended Mar 15 2017 On
Not24/09/2017:
corrected. 3 MONTHS Corrected
drawing is unavailable design Lightning SLD in accordance Installation is
Circuit numbering
Protection System to filed condition completed but
shall be done.
(LPS) for the needs some
whole factory modifications.
(where the Risk On 18/01/2018:
index is more than Not Corrected.
40). Once a LPS is Some strip joint
designed properly, not done properly.
Initial Inspection 3 Electrical safety training program has Electrical safety Corrected: Jan 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
not initiated/conducted. training and Electrical safety Not corrected.
awareness training On 24/09/2017:
program for the conducted as per Corrected.
electrical accord Electrical safety
personnel must be recommendation. training content
initiated. It is a shall need to be
periodic task documented.
which factory has
Initial Inspection 4 There is no programmed schedule for An electrical Corrected: Aug 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
periodical inspection & testing of maintenance we have make Not corrected.
electrical equipment. program shall be maintenance Time extension is
prepared which schedule plan to given till
will include resolve this issue 15/08/2017.
inspections and On 24/09/2017:
testing of the Corrected
electrical systems
(preventive and
Initial Inspection 5 Maintenance record doesn't reflect Periodic Corrected Jan 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
with housekeeping. maintenance must We have made a Corrected.
be done in the schedule
facility; proper maintenance plan
and relevant of electrical
documentation equipment and
shall be kept. maintain proper
record
Initial Inspection 6 Earth Pit resistance record is not All earthing Corrected Feb 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: 2 MONTHS Corrected
available. systems shall be We have Corrected.
tested for constructed 13
resistance on any no's earthing pit
dry day not less and earth
than once in every resistance test is
two years. A performed and
record of every record available in
earth test made out site
Initial Inspection 7 Insulation resistance test of electrical Field information Corrected Feb 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: 2 MONTHS Corrected
power cables is not performed. must be reflected insulation Corrected.
in the record and resistance test
significantly lower performed and
sized cables' report available in
record shall be our factory
avoided.

Initial Inspection 8 No working separation between LT A working Corrected: Aug 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: 2 MONTHS Corrected
panel/s and HT unit/s (Transformer, separation We have Not corrected.
HT switchgear) between LT and constructed a Time extension is
HT must be brick wall to given till
ensured. A brick resolve this issue . 15/08/2017.
wall will do it; and On 24/09/2017:
adequate working Corrected
clearance (1.07m)
and ventilation
Initial Inspection 9 Thermography scanning report is Thermography Corrected Feb 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: 2 MONTHS Corrected
unavailable survey must be Thermography Corrected.
done and scanning is
recorded at least completed
twice in a year

Initial Inspection 10 Transformer Body earthing Equipment Corrected: Aug 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
(equipment earthing) cable size is earthing cable size we have provided Not corrected.
inadequate must be additional Time extension is
increased. The earthing as per given till
earth cable size accord 15/08/2017.
shall be less than recommendation On 24/09/2017:
or equal to half of to resolve this Corrected
the phase cable issue
(depends on fault
Initial Inspection 11 Power cables entering or exiting from Power cables Corrected Dec 7 2016 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
Distribution board/panel are not entering or exiting we have Corrected.
properly fixed. from distribution completed this
board/panel must issue by installing
be fixed through proper size cable
Panel base/top gland, sealing
plate using proper opening in the
sized cable glands panel board. After
(metal/PVC). accord initial audit
Initial Inspection 12 Cable duct/ channels are filled with Cable Corrected Aug 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
fluffs (Lint/dust). channels/ducts We are Not corrected.
must be kept neat maintaining Time extension is
and clean; these periodical cleaning given till
must be sealed program of 15/08/2017.
properly thus no electrical duct and On 24/09/2017:
scope of channel. Not Corrected.
ingression of fluffs Few cable ducts
still need to be
covered.
Initial Inspection 13 Power Cables are hanging without Power cables Corrected Dec 7 2016 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
proper support must be we have Corrected.
supported by completed this
cable tray (ladder- issue by installing
where needed). Cable tray, cable
Outdoor for specific route
arrangement must replacing some
be covered cable. After accord
initial audit we
Initial Inspection 14 Service cables from Grid network has Power service Corrected Dec 7 2016 On 11/06/2017: 2 MONTHS Corrected
inadequate support (or excessively cables must be we have Corrected.
sagged) drawn using cable completed this
tray/ladder (in issue by installing
case of overhead Cable tray, LT
drawing); covering cable is properly
is required for LT supported. After
cable accord initial audit
we have
Initial Inspection 15 Cables in service are joined (splicing) Splicing in the Corrected: Aug 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
between terminations power cables shall we have remove Not corrected.
be avoided; in all splice type Time extension is
unavoidable cases cable connection. given till
splicing, must be In some cases we 15/08/2017.
made following have replaced the On 24/09/2017:
proper guidance cable up to certain Corrected
length and in
some cases we
Initial Inspection 16 Cables passing through wall/ floor Cables passing Corrected Jan 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
slab are not protected at the through we have provided Corrected.
entry/exit point(s) permanent cable tray to
wall/floor slab support for the
must be cables and
protected. Floor projected at entry
to floor openings and exit point
shall be sealed by
proper type
Initial Inspection 17 Power Cables are laid on soil without Power cables Corrected Dec 7 2016 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
protection must be all power cable Corrected.
supported by has been provided
cable tray (ladder- support by
where needed). installing cable
Outdoor tray and a specific
arrangement must route. After
be covered accord initial audit
we have
Initial Inspection 18 Cable trench in the utility area is not Covered cable Corrected: Dec 7 2016 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
covered. (Generator/Substation trench must be We have provided Corrected.
equal to working Cable tray at the
floor height. If not, bottom of civil
extended area constructed
must be sloped at trench to mitigate
both sides to this problem
avoid obstacle.
Initial Inspection 19 Earth connections for different All the earth Corrected: Aug 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: 2 MONTHS Corrected
electrical installation are not connections we have Not corrected.
segregated (transformer, segregated the Time extension is
generator and earthing given till
electrical systems) connection in 15/08/2017.
must be accord On 24/09/2017:
segregated and recommendation Corrected
clearly marked way
(for TT earthing
Initial Inspection 20 Manually operated machines (may Each manually Corrected Mar 15 2016 On 11/06/2017: 3 MONTHS Corrected
have chance to be touched by operated machine Earthing Corrected.
operator/user) have no earth (may have chance connections to
connection to be touched by the manually
user/operator) operated machine
must have earth provided
connection. Cable
selection shall be
made as per CB
Initial Inspection 21 Earth pits are not identifiable Each earth pit Corrected Dec 7 2016 On 11/06/2017: 2 MONTHS Corrected
shall be properly After accord initial Corrected.
identifiable and inspection we
marked for have constructed
periodic 11 no's 110 ft.
maintenance. boring earthing pit
whose resistance
is less that one
ohm to ensure
Initial Inspection 22 Boiler room has poor/ inadequate Boiler room must Corrected Jan 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
ventilation be well ventilated We have provided Corrected.
exhaust fan to
ensure proper
ventilation at
boiler room

Initial Inspection 23 Panel doors are not connected with All metal Corrected: Aug 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
earth installation which we have provided Not corrected.
are part electrical earthing in all Time extension is
system must be electrical panel given till
connected to door 15/08/2017.
earth to avoid On 24/09/2017:
electrical shock or Corrected
electrocution.
Initial Inspection 24 Phase barrier/ separators are missing Phases must be Corrected: Dec 7 2016 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
in the MCCB/MCB separated by We have installed Corrected.
insulator (a rubber phase separator
type no- for all MCCB/MCB
flammable in the all
materials shall be distribution and
used for it) panel board

Initial Inspection 25 MCCB is installed without any Each MCCB/MCB Corrected: Dec 7 2016 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
enclosure and on wooden plunk. must be enclosed We have removed Corrected.
by proper type all wooden base
material. the and open
material must not MCCB/MCB. After
be more than 18 accord initial audit
SWG graded we have corrected
these type of issue
Initial Inspection 26 Power cables are bent excessively Power cables Corrected: Aug 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
must be installed we have repaired Not corrected.
as straight as all sharp bent in Time extension is
possible; in all panel board given till
unavoidable case 15/08/2017.
not less than 135 On 24/09/2017:
degree bending Corrected
can be allowed
Initial Inspection 27 Multiple cables (came from different Each electrical Corrected: Dec 7 2016 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
electrical consumers) circuit must be We have removed Corrected.
terminated at MCCB terminals/ Bus terminated at all multiple
bar single MCB/MCCB connection on a
terminals single bus bar

Initial Inspection 28 MCCBs are not adjusted according to All the MCCBs Aug 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: 2 MONTHS Corrected
load demand. must be adjusted Not corrected.
according to Time extension is
cable current given till
ampacity/ load 15/08/2017.
current; if On 24/09/2017:
adjustment is not Not Corrected.
possible, Only found in two
replacement will DB.
Initial Inspection 29 Meters and other electrical devices Different type Corrected Jan 20 2017 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
(Ammeter, Voltmeter) is not working meters and other we have replaced Corrected.
on the main electrical equipment electrical devices the dead meter
installed in the by installing the
main electrical new one
distribution
board/panel shall
be operational
Initial Inspection 30 Earth lead cable/Earth Continuity Resize earth lead Corrected Feb 20 2017 On 11/06/2017: 2 MONTHS Corrected
Conductor size is inadequate/ cable/ ECC for LT We have provided Corrected.
undersize panel/MDB/ DB; Earthing cable
follow BNBC 2006 according to
Part 8 chapter 2 ACCORD and
section 2.8 for BNBC standard
sizing your
earthing cables
(Usually ECC
Initial Inspection 31 Pot containing liquid materials are Provide support to Corrected Jan 20 2017 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
supported from cable duct. the liquid pot we have provided Corrected.
separately. adequate support
the liquid pot

Initial Inspection 32 No/Inadequate rubber (insulation) Put electrical Corrected Jan 20 2017 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
mat on the working are of insulation (rubber We have provided Corrected.
distribution board/panel mat) on the rubber mat as per
working area of accord
each electrical recommendation
installation
(Transformer/ LT
panel /MDB /DB /
SDB / other
Initial Inspection 33 Heat source (or exposed steam line) Heat source (or Corrected Feb 20 2017 On 11/06/2017: 2 MONTHS Corrected
is adjacent to electrical steam line) must We have Corrected.
installations (cable channel/duct) be kept at least separated steam
0.9 meter apart line and electric
from any electrical line
installation. In
unavoidable case
heat source, shall
be covered by
Initial Inspection 34 Relays & other control devises are not Control devises Corrected Feb 20 2017 On 11/06/2017: 2 MONTHS Corrected
fixed firmly inside boiler control panel used in panel we have properly Circuit is
must be firmly fixed the relays & disconnected to
fixed and other control power. Corrected.
protected from panel
touching
unintentionally to
other live parts.
Initial Inspection 35 Distribution Board's bottom is left Each electrical Corrected Feb 20 2017 On 11/06/2017: 3 MONTHS Corrected
open (typical issue) distribution we have repaired Corrected.
board/panel must the distribution
be properly sealed board and all the
to avoid opening
ingression of
fluffs; but an
adequate
ventilation system
Initial Inspection 36 Generator Exhaust pipe opened Extend the Corrected: Dec 7 2016 On 11/06/2017: 2 MONTHS Corrected
inside the generator room exhaust pipe to we have Corrected.
release the reconfigured the
exhaust outside substation area
the generator and Exhaust pipe
room. The has reconfigured
generator engine to the building
exhaust should be exterior.
appropriately
Initial Inspection 37 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Personal Corrected Aug 15 2017 On 11/06/2017: 1 MONTH Corrected
for Electrical Work Protective MCCBs adjusted Not corrected.
is not available. Equipment (PPE) as per approved Time extension is
must be arranged SLD given till
by the factory 15/08/2017.
management On 24/07/2017:
team for the Electrical tools
safety of their needs to be
employee and insulated.
Follow Up Inspection 38 New Finding: Thermography Corrected Oct 30 2017 On 18/01/2018: 1 MONTH Corrected
Periodicity of Thermography survey is survey must be Thermography Corrected.
not continued. done and scanning is being
recorded at least conducted
twice in a year. periodically

Follow Up Inspection 39 New Finding: Power cables Corrected Oct 30 2017 On 18/01/2018: 1 MONTH Corrected
Power cables entering or exiting from entering or exiting Distribution board Corrected.
Distribution board/panel are not from distribution / panel has been
properly fixed. board/panel must properly fixed
be fixed through
Panel base/top
plate using proper
sized cable glands
(metal/PVC), and
Follow Up Inspection 40 New Finding: Induction motor Corrected Oct 30 2017 On 18/01/2018: 1 MONTH Corrected
Large exhaust fans are controlled driven fans (which This has been Corrected.
directly by MCB has high inrush corrected by relay
current) must not module
be operated
directly using
MCB; Direct-On-
Line (DoL) type
control switch
Follow Up Inspection 41 New Finding: Each cable must Corrected Feb 28 2018 On 28/06/2018: 1 MONTH Corrected
Multiple cables connected in the bus be connected in We have removed Corrected.
bar through single lugs. the bus bar multiple cable
through single connection
lugs.

Follow Up Inspection 42 New Finding: Circuit is drawn from Each electrical Aug 28 2018 On 20/02/2019: 2 MONTHS Corrected
bus bar without any protective circuit must be Corrected.
means. drawn from
distribution board
bus bar using a
proper type
protection
arrangement
(MCCB/MCB).
Follow Up Inspection 43 New Finding: Insulation Jan 28 2024 On 30/05/2024: 1 MONTH Corrected
Insulation resistance test of all resistance test of Corrected.
electrical power cables is not all the cables (you
performed. Also test record found can avoid less
mismatch with field. than 25 sq.mm)
must be
performed once in
every 2 years’
cycle and
Follow Up Inspection 44 New Finding: Factory shall Feb 28 2024 On 30/05/2024: 2 MONTHS Corrected
Lightning Protection System (LPS) is maintain LPS Corrected.
not maintained properly. properly ensuring
(disconnected conductor observed, continuous
metal bonding missing) conductor
connection up to
earth electrode,
and all metal
bodies on the