9799 - Abir Fashions 6th Fup Structural

Structural Safety Inspection
Factory Name Abir Fashions Accord ID 9799
Factory Address Plot #44, Road #02, Kutubail, Fatullah, Narayanganj.

Inspection Date 23/08/2014
Date of Review
20-Nov-18
Inspection
Inspected by Sanjoy Roy
Final
Item Accord Accord Timeline( Progress
Accord Timeline Final Action Plan Comments after Physical Inspection Pictorial Evidence
No Observation Recommendation DD/MM/ Status
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1 Uncontrolled • Reduce stacking Immediate – Now Corrected '20/11/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory is maintaining loads less than 2kPa in most areas of the mentioned buildings. Corrected
heavy storage height to ensure total But some high loading was found in the building 4.
loading in Building load does not exceed On 2/07/2017: No load management was observed. Also no load marking and load plan was seen in
1, Building 2, 2.0 kPa. any of the buildings. In Building 3 Fabric store area loading was found more than 100 psf. Though the
Building 3 and DEA is not approved yet it is required factory maintain loading less than 42 psf . After acceptance of
Building 4. DEA load plan is required to maintained according to the guideline of the accepted DEA.
On 19/09/2017: Load plan has been produced and DEA of this factory has been accepted. Now factory
is required to follow the intermediate load plan. During inspection load was found allowable limit in
Building-1 but in Building-3 load was found more than the limit mentioned in intermediate load plan.
Moreover undocumented gardening was found at roof level of these three buildings. Factory
management must remove the gardening from the roof level and reduce the load from the overloaded
areas.
On 2nd April 2018: Load plan has been posted on floors of the buildings but during inspection loading
was found higher than load plan limit (2kPa) in building 1. Factory is required to maintain loading below
load plan limit on the floors of all building.
On 10-Sep-2018: Load plan was found posted during inspection. Load was found below allowable limit
(42 psf for operation and 63 psf for storage)
On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected from previous inspection.
2 Uncontrolled • A Detailed Immediate – Now Corrected '20/11/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. They are going to submit it Corrected
heavy storage Engineering soon.
loading in Building Assessment is On 2/07/2017: DEA was not accepted till date. The submission timeline was 21 June 2017.
1, Building 2, required to review the On 19/09/2017: This issue has been covered in DEA. DEA has been accepted on 26th July 2017.
Building 3 and design and However, during inspection, some discrepancies have been found between as-built drawing and as-built
Building 4. loads. condition(see DEA verification report). Factory management is required to submit the revised DEA with
corrections.
On 2nd April 2018: This issue has been covered in DEA. DEA for Building 1 is approved but during
retrofitting verification some discrepancies were observed with approved retrofitting drawings which are
stated in retrofitting verification report. For Building 2.3.4: factory submitted revised documents on 22
January 2018 and review comments were sent on 5th April 2018. Factory is required to submit revised
DEA for Building 2,3,4 and Factory is required to complete Building 1 retrofitting as per approved
drawings.
On 10-Sep-2018: This issue has been covered in the DEA, the DEA was re-accepted from ACCORD on
26-Aug-2018.

Final
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3 Uncontrolled • Factory Engineer to Immediate – Now '20/11/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. They are going to submit it Corrected
heavy storage state the maximum soon.
loading in Building weight that is allowed On 2/07/2017: No load plan was seen posted in any of the buildings. Factory is required to implement
1, Building 2, per square intermediate load plan before retrofitting is completed. After completion of the remediation final load plan
Building 3 and meter. Suggest that can be implemented.
Building 4. state the value on On 19/09/2017: Load plan has been produced and this issue has been covered in DEA. DEA has been
notice boards in these accepted on 26th July 2017. However, during inspection, some discrepancies have been found
areas. between as-built drawing and as-built condition(see DEA verification report). Factory management is
(Loading Plans). required to submit the revised DEA with corrections.
On 2nd April 2018: During inspection, no such signage was observed in Building 1,2 and 3. Load plans
have been produced as part of DEA report. Review comments on submitted DEA were sent on 5th April
2018. Factory is required to submit revised DEA and install signage in all the floors to indicate the
maximum stacking height.
(42 psf for operation and 63 psf for storage). Maximum allowed load poster was observed. But it was
not mentioned for all buildings. Factory is required to post the load plans for all buildings.
On 20-Nov-2018 : load marking was observed. Load was found below allowable limit (42 psf for
operation and 63 psf for storage).
4 Uncontrolled • Adopt some sort of within 6 – weeks '30/11/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. They are going to submit Corrected
heavy storage signage/staff it soon. At present, they are trying to maintain loads within 2 Kpa in most of the areas.
loading in Building guidance to ensure On 2/07/2017: No signage was seen which can confirm that factory implement load restrictions in the
1, Building 2, that floors. Factory is required implement the load restrictions accordingly in the storage areas.
Building 3 and the maximum weight On 19/09/2017: During inspection load marking was found in the storage areas and load was found
Building 4. of storage is not within allowable limit in Building-1 but in, Building-3 and load was found more than the limit mentioned in
exceeded. (Loading intermediate load plan and load marking was not observed. Factory management must reduce the load
Plans). and mark the height in the overloaded areas.
(42 psf for operation and 63 psf for storage). Load height marking and maximum weight limit was not
found for all building and floors.
Final
YYYY)
5 Uncontrolled • Maintain standards within 6-months '30/04/2015 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. They are going to submit it Corrected
heavy storage of quality control to soon. At present, they are trying to maintain loads within 2 Kpa in most of the areas.
loading in Building ensure that storage On 2/07/2017: No load management was observed. Also no load marking and load plan was seen in
1, Building 2, procedures are any of the buildings. In Building 3 Fabric store area loading was found more than 100 psf. Though the
Building 3 and correctly followed so DEA is not approved yet it is required factory maintain loading less than 42 psf . After acceptance of
Building 4. that overloading DEA load plan is required to maintained according to the guideline of the accepted DEA.
problems do not arise On 19/09/2017: During inspection Intermediate load plan was not found posted but load marking was
in the future. found in the storage areas and load was found within allowable limit in Building-1 but in, Building-3 and
load was found more than the limit mentioned in intermediate load plan and load marking was not
observed. Factory management must reduce the load and mark the height in the overloaded areas.
On 2nd April 2018: During inspection, high loading was observed in Building 1. Load plans were
posted on floors. But no marking for maximum storage height was observed. Factory is required to
install height markings to ensure that the loading does not exceed load plan weight limit.
(42 psf for operation and 63 psf for storage). Load height marking and maximum weight limit was not
found for all building and floors.
6 Uncontrolled • Maintain and within 6-months '30/04/2015 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. They are going to submit it Corrected
heavy storage implement Loading soon. At present, they are trying to maintain loads within 2 Kpa in most of the areas.
loading in Building Plans On 2/07/2017: No load management was observed. Also no load marking and load plan was seen in
1, Building 2, any of the buildings. In Building 3 Fabric store area loading was found more than 100 psf though the
Building 3 and recommended loading was 63psf. Though the DEA is not approved yet it is required factory maintain
Building 4. loading less than 42 psf . After acceptance of DEA load plan is required to maintained according to the
guideline of the accepted DEA.
On 19/09/2017: During inspection it was observed that retrofitting of column was going on in both
buildings. Final load plan shall be implemented after successfully completion of the retrofitting work.
On 2nd April 2018: Load plans have been produced and posted on floors of all the buildings. But during
inspection high loading was observed in Building 1. Factory needs to maintain loading below load plan
limit(2kPa).
(42 psf for operation and 63 psf for storage).
Final
YYYY)
7 Uncontrolled • Remove heavy Immediate – Now Corrected '30/11/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. They are going to submit it Corrected
heavy storage storage loading in the soon. At present, they are trying to maintain loads within 2 Kpa in most of the areas.
loading on area identified above. On 2/07/2017: Heavy storage was not seen removed. Overloading was observed in Building 3. Also
cantilevered slabs poor load management in the factory made the load maintenance questionable. On the other hand, DEA
in Building 1, was not accepted till date. The submission deadline was 21 June 2017.
Building 2, On 19/09/2017: During inspection, load was found more than allowable limit on top floor of building-3.
Building 3 and Factory management must reduce the load from the area and follow intermediate load plan until the
Building 4. retrofitting work is completed.
On 2nd April 2018: During inspection, the cantilevered portion of the buildings were found empty.
On 10-Sep-2018: Corrected in previous inspection. Cantilever area was found vacant.
On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected from previous inspection. Cantilever area was found vacant.
8 Uncontrolled • A Detailed Immediate – Now Corrected '30/11/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. They are going to submit it Corrected
heavy storage Engineering soon. At present, they are trying to maintain loads within 2 Kpa in most of the areas.
loading on Assessment is On 2/07/2017: Heavy storage was not seen removed. Overloading was observed in Building 3. Also
cantilevered slabs required to review the poor load management in the factory made the load maintenance questionable. On the other hand, DEA
in Building 1, design was not accepted till date. The submission deadline was 21 June 2017.
Building 2, and loads. On 19/09/2017: This issue has been covered in DEA. DEA has been accepted on 26th July 2017.
Building 3 and However, during inspection, some discrepancies have been found between as-built drawing and as-built
Building 4. condition(see DEA verification report). Factory management is required to submit the revised DEA with
corrections.
On 2nd April 2018: This issue has been covered in DEA. DEA for Building 1 is approved but during
retrofitting verification some discrepancies were observed with approved retrofitting drawings which are
stated in retrofitting verification report. For Building 2.3.4: factory submitted revised documents on 22
DEA for Building 2,3,4 and Factory is required to complete Building 1 retrofitting as per approved
drawings.
On 10-Sep-2018: The DEA was re-accepted form ACCORD on 26-Aug-2018. This issue had been
covered under DEA.

Final
YYYY)
9 Uncontrolled • Factory Engineer to Immediate – Now Corrected '20/11/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. They are going to submit it Corrected
heavy storage state the maximum soon. At present, they are trying to maintain loads within 2 Kpa in most of the areas.
loading on weight that is allowed On 2/07/2017: No load plan was seen posted in any of the buildings. Factory is required to implement
cantilevered slabs per intermediate load plan before retrofitting is completed. After completion of the remediation final load plan
in Building 1, square meter. can be implemented.
Building 2, Suggest that state the On 19/09/2017: Load plan has been produced and this issue has been covered in DEA. DEA has been
Building 3 and value on notice accepted on 26th July 2017. However, during inspection, some discrepancies have been found
Building 4. boards in these between as-built drawing and as-built condition(see DEA verification report). Factory management is
areas. (Loading required to submit the revised DEA with corrections.
Plans). On 2nd April 2018: During inspection, no such signage was observed in Building 1,2 and 3. Load plans
covered under DEA. Load was found below allowable limit (42 psf for operation and 63 psf for storage).
10 Uncontrolled • Adopt some sort of within 6 – weeks '20/11/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. They are going to submit it Corrected
heavy storage signage/staff soon. At present, they are trying to maintain loads within 2 Kpa in most of the areas.
loading on guidance to ensure On 2/07/2017: No signage was seen which can confirm that factory implement load restrictions in the
cantilevered slabs that floors. Factory is required to implement the load restrictions accordingly in the storage areas.
in Building 1, the maximum weight On 19/09/2017: During inspection load marking was found in the storage areas and load was found
Building 2, of storage is not within allowable limit in Building-1 but in Building-3 and load was found more than the limit mentioned in
Building 3 and exceeded. (Loading intermediate load plan and load marking was not observed. Factory management must reduce the load
Building 4. Plans). and mark the height in the overloaded areas.
Load height marking and maximum weight limit was not found for all building and floors.
Final
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11 Uncontrolled • Maintain standards within 6-months Corrected '30/04/2015 On 29/04/2017: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. They are going to submit it Corrected
heavy storage of quality control to soon. At present, they are trying to maintain loads within 2 Kpa.
loading on ensure that storage On 2/07/2017: No load management was observed. Also no load marking and load plan was seen in
cantilevered slabs procedures are any of the buildings. In Building 3 Fabric store area loading was found more than 100 psf. Though the
in Building 1, correctly followed so DEA is not approved yet it is required factory maintain loading less than 42 psf . After acceptance of
Building 2, that overloading DEA load plan is required to maintained according to the guideline of the accepted DEA.
Building 3 and problems do not arise On 19/09/2017: During inspection Intermediate load plan was not found posted but load marking was
Building 4. in the future. found in the storage areas and load was found within allowable limit in Building-1 but in Building-3 and
load was found more than the limit mentioned in intermediate load plan and load marking was not
observed. Factory management must reduce the load and mark the height in the overloaded areas.
On 2nd April 2018: During inspection, high loading was observed in Building 1. Load plans were posted
on floors. But no marking for maximum storage height was observed. Factory is required to install height
markings to ensure that the loading does not exceed load plan weight limit.
On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected in previous inspection. Load was found below allowable limit (42 psf for
12 Uncontrolled • Maintain and within 6-months '30/04/2015 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. They are going to submit it Corrected
heavy storage implement Loading soon. At present, they are trying to maintain loads within 2 Kpa in most of the areas.
loading on Plans. On 2/07/2017: No load management was observed. Also no load marking and load plan was seen in
cantilevered slabs any of the buildings. In Building 3 Fabric store area loading was found more than 100 psf. Though the
in Building 1, DEA is not approved yet it is required factory maintain loading less than 42 psf . After acceptance of
Building 2, DEA load plan is required to maintained according to the guideline of the accepted DEA.
Building 3 and On 19/09/2017: During inspection it was observed that retrofitting of column was going on in both
Building 4. buildings. Final load plan shall be implemented after successfully completion of the retrofitting work.
On 2nd April 2018: Load plans have been produced and posted on floors of all the buildings. But during
inspection high loading was observed in Building 1. Factory needs to maintain loading below load plan
limit(2kPa).
13 Bolts missing at • Factory Engineer to within 6 – weeks Corrected '30/11/2014 On 19/09/2017: During inspection it was observed that factory management has installed some Corrected
the connection check these items in missing bolts. Factory management shall install all missing bolts.
between Shed 1 the area On 2nd April 2018: During inspection, missing bolts were observed on some retrofitting works. Factory
and the existing identified above and needs to inspect all the bolted joints properly and ensure that no bolts are missing.
buildings. rectifiy with a suitable
methods. On 10-Sep-2018: Missing bolt was not observed during inspection.
On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected in previous inspection. No missing bolt was observed.

Final
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14 Cracks on beams • The Factory within 6 – weeks Corrected '30/11/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to clear this issue. Some of the cracks have Corrected
in Building 1, Engineer to been repaired. Some has not been yet repaired.
Building 2, investigate the cause On 2/07/2017: Factory plastered the cracks. But no investigation confirming these cracks were
Building 3 and of cracks structural or nonstructural was found.
Building 4 and by appropriate On 19/09/2017: During inspection no cracks were observed as factory management painted all the
cracks on slab methods. beams and slabs. However, this issue has been covered in DEA. DEA has been accepted on 26th July
soffits of 2017. Factory consultant declared in DEA report that the cracks are non structural.
Building 1. On 2nd April 2018: Corrected from previous follow-up. During inspection no crack was observed.
On 10-Sep-2018: Corrected in previous inspection. No structural crack was observed.
On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected in previous inspection. No structural crack was observed.
15 Cracks on beams • The cause of the within 6 – weeks Corrected '30/11/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to clear this issue. Some of the cracks have Corrected
in Building 1, cracks is to be cured. been repaired. Some has not been yet repaired.
Building 2, On 2/07/2017: Factory plastered the cracks. But no investigation confirming these cracks were
Building 3 and structural or nonstructural was found.
Building 4 and On 19/09/2017: During inspection no cracks were observed as factory management painted all the
cracks on slab beams and slabs. However, this issue has been covered in DEA. DEA has been accepted on 26th July
16 Cracks on beams • The distress found is within 6 – weeks Corrected '30/11/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to clear this issue. Some of the cracks have Corrected
in Building 1, to be suitably been repaired. Some has not been yet repaired.
Building 2, repaired. On 2/07/2017: Factory plastered the cracks. But no investigation confirming these cracks were
Building 3 and structural or nonstructural was found.
Building 4 and On 19/09/2017: During inspection no cracks were observed as factory management painted all the
cracks on slab beams and slabs. However, this issue has been covered in DEA. DEA has been accepted on 26th July

Final
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17 Inadequacies • Factory Engineer to within 6 – weeks Corrected '30/12/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. DEA should clear this Corrected
between the survey the actual issue. They are going to submit it soon.
drawings and the conditions and revise On 2/07/2017: This issue was covered in DEA. How ever , details will be covered in DEA verification
actual as-built the drawings. inspection.
conditions of On 19/09/2017: This issue has been covered in DEA. DEA has been accepted on 26th July 2017.
Building 1. However, during inspection, some discrepancies have been found between as-built drawing and as-built
condition(see DEA verification report). Factory management is required to submit the revised DEA with
corrections.
On 2nd April 2018: This issue has been covered in DEA. DEA for Building 1 is approved. For Building
2,3,4: Factory has submitted revised DEA on 22 January 2018 and review comments were sent on 5th
April 2018. Factory is required to submit revised DEA .
On 10-Sep-2018: The DEA was re-accepted form ACCORD on 26-Aug-2018. During inspection, as-built
drawing was matched with site condition.
On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected in previous inspection.
18 Inadequacies • Any results of the within 6 – weeks Corrected '30/12/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. DEA should clear this Corrected
between the DEA which affect the issue. They are going to submit it soon.
drawings and the structure should be On 2/07/2017: This issue was covered in DEA. How ever , details will be covered in DEA verification
actual as-built taken on board and inspection.
conditions of also represented on On 19/09/2017: During inspection it was observed that retrofitting of column was going on in both
Building 1. the as-built buildings. However, during inspection, some discrepancies have been found between as-built drawing
drawings. and as-built condition(see DEA verification report). Factory management is required to submit the
revised DEA with corrections.
On 2nd April 2018: As per DEA report, retrofitting on all the structures have been suggested. Factory
has completed the retrofitting works in December. During inspection , discrepancies were found
between accepted retrofitting drawings and real condition which are detailed in Retrofitting verification
report. Factory is required to follow all the recommended remedial works in the report.
covered under DEA.

Final
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19 Inadequacies • Continue to within 6-months '30/04/2015 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. DEA should clear this Corrected
between the implement load plan. issue. They are going to submit it soon. At present, factory is maintaining loads within 2 Kpa in most
drawings and the areas.
actual as-built On 2/07/2017: No load management was observed. Also no load marking and load plan was seen in
conditions of any of the buildings. In Building 3 Fabric store area loading was found more than 100 psf. Though the
Building 1. DEA is not approved yet it is required factory maintain loading less than 42 psf . After acceptance of
DEA load plan is required to maintained according to the guideline of the accepted DEA.
buildings. Final load plan shall be implemented after successfully completion of the retrofitting work.
On 2nd April 2018: As per DEA report, retrofitting on all the structures have been suggested. Factory
has completed the retrofitting works in December 2017. During inspection , discrepancies were found
between accepted retrofitting drawings and real condition which are detailed in Retrofitting verification
report. Factory is required to follow all the recommended remedial works in the report. After that factory
can implement final load plan. During inspection load was found higher than 42psf in Building 1.
20 Capacity check of • Factory Engineer to within 6 – weeks Corrected '30/12/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. DEA should clear this Corrected
slab supporting review design, loads issue. They are going to submit it soon.
machines and and related elements On 2/07/2017: This topic is related to DEA. DEA is not approved yet. DEA submission deadline was
water tanks in in area identified 21 June 2017.
Building 1 and above to confirm On 19/09/2017: As per accepted DEA on 26th July 2017, all slabs of building-1 are adequate but the
Auxiliary 1. capacity for these adequacy of slab for Auxiliary 1 has not been covered in DEA. Factory engineer shall incorporate the
items. adequacy check of slab for Auxiliary building-1 in the revised DEA.
On 2nd April 2018: This issues has been covered in DEA. On review comments , there is no comment
about building 1 or auxiliary building slab capacity check. Hence this issue is corrected.
On 10-Sep-2018: Corrected in previous inspection. The DEA was re-accepted form ACCORD on 26-
Aug-2018. This issue had been covered under DEA.
On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected in previous inspection

Final
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21 Capacity check of • The items in the within 6 – weeks Corrected '30/12/2014 On 29/04/2015: This issue is to be clear in the DEA. Factory is waiting for the suggestion of DEA. If Corrected
slab supporting area identified above area needs to be vacated, they are willing to do it. Factory did not remove anything from the area.
machines and should be removed. On 2/07/2017: They were not seen entirely removed. Factory can implement final action based on the
water tanks in report of approved DEA.
Building 1 and On 19/09/2017: As per accepted DEA on 26th July 2017, all slabs of building-1 are adequate but the
Auxiliary 1. adequacy of slab for Auxiliary 1 has not been covered in DEA. Factory engineer shall incorporate the
adequacy check of slab for Auxiliary building -1 in the revised DEA.
On 2nd April 2018: This issues has been covered in DEA. On review comments , there is no comment
about building 1 or auxiliary building slab capacity check. Hence this issue is corrected.
covered under DEA.
22 Capacity check of • The slabs and/or within 6 – weeks '30/12/2014 On 29/04/2015: This issue is to be clear in the DEA. Factory is waiting for the suggestion of DEA. If Corrected
slab supporting related elements area needs to be vacated, they are willing to do it.
machines and should be On 2/07/2017: This issue was included in DEA. DEA submission was found pending.
water tanks in strengthened. On 19/09/2017: Any remediation work for the slab raised from revised DEA shall be implemented after
Building 1 and getting re-acceptance of DEA.
Auxiliary 1. On 2nd April 2018: This issues has been covered in DEA. On review comments , there is no comment
about building 1 or auxiliary building slab capacity check. As per DEA, Building 1 needed retrofitting.
Factory completed retrofitting works in December 2017. But during inspection some discrepancies were
observed which are detailed in retrofitting verification report. Factory is required to follow remedial
actions stated in the verification report.
On 10-Sep-2018: The DEA was re-accepted form ACCORD on 26-Aug-2018. Some retrofitting works of
two storied steel building were found incomplete. Later on 11-Sep-2018 factory has provided some
picture regarding retrofitting work via email. This retrofitting work will be verified on the next inspection.
23 Stability and • Factory Engineer to within 6 – weeks Corrected '20/12/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. DEA should clear this Corrected
capacity of review design, loads issue. They are going to submit it soon.
mezzanine, steel and related On 2/07/2017: Factory verbally confirmed the mezzanine would be removed. The cargo lift and stair
staircase and lift of elements in area stability was incorporated in DEA. DEA submission was found pending.
Building 1. identified above to On 19/09/2017: During inspection, the pipe bracings have not been found for one column of the
confirm capacity and Mezzanine floor. Also, some discrepancies have been found between as-built drawing and as-built
stability for these condition for the steel stair. Factory management shall install the missing pipe bracing in the specified
items. column of the mezzanine floor and submit the revised analysis of the steel stair.
On 2nd April 2018: This issue has been covered in DEA. In last review comments sent on 5th April ,
there was no concern about Building 1. hence this issue is corrected.
On 10-Sep-2018: Corrected in previous inspection. The DEA was re-accepted form ACCORD on 26-
Aug-2018.

Final
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24 Stability and • These items should within 6 – weeks '20/12/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. DEA should clear this Corrected
capacity of be strengthened. issue. They are going to submit it soon.
mezzanine, steel On 2/07/2017; Remediation was not applied as DEA was not accepted yet. It is recommended factory
staircase and lift of implement the action accordingly as per the guideline of the accepted DEA.
Building 1. On 19/09/2017: During inspection it was observed that maximum portion of retrofitting work was
completed for the Mezzanine floor, retrofitting work has been started for steel stair. Factory
management shall complete all the retrofitting work.
On 2nd April 2018: Factory has completed the retrofitting works in December 2017. During inspection ,
discrepancies were found between accepted retrofitting drawings and real condition which are detailed
in Retrofitting verification report. Factory is required to follow all the recommended remedial works in the
report.
On 20-Nov-2018 : Retrofitting work was found completed.
25 Inclined columns • Factory Engineer to within 6 – weeks '30/12/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. DEA should clear this Corrected
in Building 1 and review design, loads issue. They are going to submit it soon.
inclined trusses in and related elements On 2/07/2017: This topic is related to DEA. DEA is not approved yet. Revised submission deadline
Shed 1. in area identified was 21 June 2017.
above to confirm On 19/09/2017: As per accepted DEA the steel structure above Building -1 is required to be removed.
stability of During inspection it was observed that the steel structure has been demolished partially. Factory
these items. management must complete the demolition of the steel structure.
On 2nd April 2018: During inspection, it was observed that factory has demolished the steel structure
on the roof and the trusses were retrofitted . But during inspection, discrepancies were observed
between retrofitting drawings and real condition. Factory is required to follow all the recommended
remedial works in the report.
On 10-Sep-2018: The DEA was re-accepted form ACCORD on 26-Aug-2018. The inclined columns of
building 1 were found demolished. Some retrofitting works of two storied steel building were found
incomplete. Later on 11-Sep-2018 factory has provided some pictures regarding retrofitting work via
email. This retrofitting work will be verified on the next inspection.
On 20-Nov-2018 : Retrofitting work was found completed. No inclined columns were observed.
26 Inclined columns • These items should within 6 – weeks Corrected '30/12/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. DEA should clear this Corrected
in Building 1 and be rectified with a issue. They are going to submit it soon.
inclined trusses in suitable methods. On 2/07/2017: Remediation was not applied as DEA was not accepted yet. It is recommended factory
Shed 1. implement the action accordingly as per the guideline of the accepted DEA.
On 19/09/2017: As per accepted DEA the steel structure above Building -1 is required to be removed.
During inspection it was observed that the steel structure has been demolished partially. Factory
management must complete the demolition of the steel structure.
report.
On 10-Sep-2018: The DEA was re-accepted form ACCORD on 26-Aug-2018. The inclined columns of
building 1 were found to be demolished. Some retrofitting works of two storied steel building were found
incomplete. Later on 11-Sep-2018 factory has provided some picture regarding retrofitting work via
email. This retrofitting work will be verified on the next inspection.

Final
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27 Movement joint to • The Factory within 6 – weeks Corrected '15/12/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. DEA should clear this Corrected
be properly Engineer should issue. They are going to submit it soon.
established investigate to prove On 2/07/2017: Movement joint was found in the same state. It is recommended factory implement the
between Building the capacity remedial action as per the accepted document of the DEA.
2, Building 3 and of the building in its On 19/09/2017: This issue has been covered in DEA. DEA has been accepted on 26th July 2017.
Building 4. existing state, a However, during inspection, some discrepancies have been found between as-built drawing and as-built
further building condition(see DEA verification report). Factory management is required to submit the revised DEA with
approval corrections.
should be gained for On 2nd April 2018: This issue should be covered in DEA. Factory has submitted revised DEA on 22
the building as it January 2018 and review comments were sent on 5th April 2018. Factory is required to submit revised
exists, as altered DEA .
since
the original approval. On 10-Sep-2018: The DEA was re-accepted form ACCORD on 26-Aug-2018. this has been covered
Alternatively, the under the DEA.
extension buildin
28 Movement joint to • Do not construct any within 6-months Corrected '30/04/2015 On 29/04/2015: Factory has verbally confirmed not to construct any further extension. Corrected
be properly further buildings On 2/07/2017: Corrected in previous follow up.
established connected to the On 19/09/2017: This issue was corrected from previous inspection.
between Building existing building On 2nd April 2018: Corrected from previous follow-up.
2, Building 3 and without thorough
Building 4. structural design and On 10-Sep-2018: Corrected in previous inspection.
full building approval.
29 Overall stability • A Detailed within 6 – weeks '15/12/2014 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. DEA should clear this Corrected
system. Engineering issue. They are going to submit it soon.
Assessment of the On 2/07/2017: This issue was covered in DEA. DEA was not accepted till date. The deadline of the
overall building to be revised submission was 21 June 2017.
carried out and in On 19/09/2017: This issue has been covered in DEA. DEA has been accepted on 26th July 2017.
particular, stability and However, during inspection, some discrepancies have been found between as-built drawing and as-built
foundation aspects condition(see DEA verification report). Factory management is required to submit the revised DEA with
should be investigated corrections.
in detail. On 2nd April 2018: This issue has been covered in DEA. Factory submitted revised documents on 22
DEA.

Final
YYYY)
30 Overall stability • Carry out all of the within 6-months '30/04/2015 On 29/04/2015: Factory has assigned a consulting firm to conduct the DEA. DEA should clear this Corrected
system. recommendations of issue. They are going to submit it soon.
the DEA. On 2/07/2017: This issue was covered in DEA. Submission of DEA was found pending. Retrofitting
was suggested in both footing and column of all the buildings. Also remediation is required in the truss
member of the steel shed. It is required factory implement remedial action according to the guideline of
the accepted DEA.
buildings. However, during inspection, some discrepancies have been found between as-built drawing
and as-built condition(see DEA verification report). Factory management is required to submit the
revised DEA with corrections.
report.
31 Distress due to • Factory Engineer to within 6-months '30/04/2015 On 23/04/2015: Extent of water damage is to be covered in DEA. Measures have been taken against In Progress
water ingress in inspect water the issue as per the advice of the consultant.
Building 1, damaged structures On 2/07/2017: Distress was found in both structural and non structural elements. Situation was found
Building 2, and repair with a even worse in the basement areas. Appropriate repair methodology is required to be applied in the
Building 3 and suitable methods. building to stop the water ingress.
Building 4. On 19/09/2017: During inspection water ponding and dampness found on roof slab. Factory
management shall provide adequate drainage slope and water proofing on roof slab.
On 2nd April 2018: During inspection, no ponding was found but dampness was observed on roof slab.
Factory is required to provide adequate water proofing and repair the damped areas properly.
On 10-Sep-2018: Water ponding in the roof and dampness in the wall was observed in building 1,
during inspection.
On 20-Nov-2018 : Dampness was observed in building 1 during inspection.
32 Distress due to • Waterproofing on the within 6-months '30/04/2015 On 29/04/2015: Factory has taken measures against the issue as per the advice of the consultant. In Progress
water ingress in roof slab is to be On 2/07/2017: Water proofing was not found completed in any of the buildings. It is required that
Building 1, applied. Moreover the factory implement the action accordingly.
Building 2, roof slab drainage On 19/09/2017: During inspection water ponding and dampness found on roof slab. Factory
Building 3 and system should be management shall provide adequate drainage slope and water proofing on roof slab.
Building 4. investigated and On 2nd April 2018: During inspection, no ponding was found but dampness was observed on roof slab.
improved. Factory is required to provide adequate water proofing and repair the damped areas properly.
On 10-Sep-2018: Water ponding in the roof and dampness in the wall was observed in building 1,
during inspection.
On 20-Nov-2018 : water proofing layers installation work was found ongoing.

Final
YYYY)
33 No parapet wall or • A suitable perimeter within 6-months Corrected '30/04/2015 On 29/04/2015: Factory has installed guardrail on the building top. Corrected
guardrail present parapet wall or On 2/07/2017: Corrected in previous follow up.
at top level at guardrail should be On 19/09/2017: This issue was corrected from previous inspection. Parapet wall has been installed.
Building 2 and constructed along the On 2nd April 2018: Corrected from previous follow-up inspection.
Building 4. building perimeter.
On 10-Sep-2018: Corrected in previous inspection.
34 Reinforcement and • For both durability within 6-months Corrected '30/04/2015 On 29/04/2015: Structural steel left exposed. Factory management confirmed that they are going to Corrected
structural steel left and serviceability, rust clear the issue as early as possible.
exposed in proof paint or any On 2/07/2017: No exposed rebar was observed. But rust proofing paint was not found in the steel
Building 1, appropriate methods portions. It is required factory implement action accurately.
Building 2, is recommended. On 19/09/2017: During inspection it was observed that factory management has painted some
Building 3 and reinforcement but some reinforcement was also found corroded.
Building 4. On 2nd April 2018: During inspection it was observed that factory has cut down all the reinforcements.
On 10-Sep-2018: Corrected in previous inspection, no reinforcement was observed to be exposed to

the environment.
35 No fireproofing • Fireproofing material within 6-months Corrected '30/04/2015 On 29/04/2015: As per the decision of the Chief safety Inspector, fire proofing of the structural steel is Corrected
material for for structural steel not mandatory for the existing structure. But for new steel structure it is mandatory.
structural steel element is On 2/07/2017: Corrected in previous follow up.
elements (if recommended as On 19/09/2017: This issue was corrected from previous inspection.
required). suggested in BNBC On 2nd April 2018: Corrected from previous follow-up.
Codes.
36 No fireproofing • Maintain standard of within 6-months Corrected '30/04/2015 On 29/04/2015: As per the decision of the Chief safety Inspector, fire proofing of the structural steel is Corrected
material for quality control and not mandatory for the existing structure. But for new steel structure it is mandatory.
structural steel protection of the fire On 2/07/2017: Corrected in previous follow up.
elements (if protection. On 19/09/2017: This issue was corrected from previous inspection.
required). On 2nd April 2018: Corrected from previous follow-up.

Final
YYYY)
37 New finding-1: Produce as-build (within 6 – weeks) Corrected '30/11/2017 On 19/09/2017: During inspection two sheds have been found at roof level of Building-2, Building-3 and Corrected
Roof shed over drawing for both Building-4 which were not covered in accepted DEA. Factory engineer is required to produce as-build
Building-2, sheds and carry out drawing for both sheds and carry out engineering assessment for Dinning shed.
Building-3 and engineering On 2nd April 2018: This issue has been covered in DEA. Factory has submitted revised DEA on 22
Building-4 assessment for January 2018 and review comments were sent on 5th April 2018. Factory is required to submit revised
Dinning shed DEA .
On 10-Sep-2018: The DEA was re-accepted form ACCORD on 26-Aug-2018. This issue has been
covered under the DEA. Roof shed retrofitting work was found completed.

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Structural Safety Inspection

Factory Name Abir Fashions Accord ID 9799

Factory Address Plot #44, Road #02, Kutubail, Fatullah, Narayanganj.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected from previous inspection.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected from previous inspection.

On 10-Sep-2018: Corrected in previous inspection. Cantilever area was found vacant.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected from previous inspection.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected in previous inspection. No missing bolt was observed.

On 10-Sep-2018: Corrected in previous inspection. No structural crack was observed.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected in previous inspection. No structural crack was observed.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected in previous inspection. No structural crack was observed.

On 10-Sep-2018: Corrected in previous inspection. No structural crack was observed.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected in previous inspection. No structural crack was observed.

On 10-Sep-2018: Corrected in previous inspection. No structural crack was observed.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected in previous inspection. No structural crack was observed.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected in previous inspection.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected in previous inspection.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected in previous inspection

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected in previous inspection

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected in previous inspection

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected in previous inspection

On 20-Nov-2018 : Retrofitting work was found completed.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Retrofitting work was found completed.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Retrofitting work was found completed.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Retrofitting work was found completed.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Dampness was observed in building 1 during inspection.

On 20-Nov-2018 : water proofing layers installation work was found ongoing.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected from previous inspection.

On 10-Sep-2018: Corrected in previous inspection, no reinforcement was observed to be exposed to

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected from previous inspection.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected from previous inspection.

On 10-Sep-2018: Corrected in previous inspection.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected from previous inspection.

On 20-Nov-2018 : Corrected from previous inspection.

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