Assessor InformationAssessor Company Name Assessor E-mail Address Assessor Phone Number Date of Assessment Date of CAP Finalization Date of Report Submission Facility Information Facility Name Facility Address Bureau Veritas 2-8143387 17-Jul-14 15-Jul-14 12-Oct-14 Safaa Sweaters Ltd(Saafa Sewing Ltd) Taj Mension, Jamgara, Ashulia Savar, Dhaka Dhaka Bangladesh Key Facility Contact Name Facility Phone Number Contact Email Lead Brand Company Lead Brand Contact Name Lead Brand Contact Email Audit Type/Name CAP Responder at Facility Important Criteria/Instructions 2-8852969 Floor load plan is available with recognized MIEB Engineer's signature. Scanner and UPV) test for Column. 6th Question Is the structural system free of distress. Savar at 2007. settlement. Need remove( Plastic Tanks) or check from recognized Engineer's. Generator in ground floor inside the main building. 2. Structural drawing is available not as per BNBC. shifting. 6. there is no sign of structural distress found in this building. No cracks found on the columns. There are some non-structural hair cracks are found due to shrinkage of concrete. 7. 9. 3. No sign of ongoing construction. Did not find any Settlement and structural distress of this building. 8.Audit Closing Comments Subheader Structural System Construction 1. Few damp locations were observed inside of the building which required proper maintenance plan. 5. .000 liters) on roof. Capacity of footing & Punching are within satisfactory limits according to the Structural Drawing. or cracking in columns or walls? Description Masonry cracks and minor cracks were found on beams at 1st & 6th Floor. The structure observed to be in good condition. beam and slab are within satisfactory limits considering simple load calculation. soil test report and structural member. it is preferable to assess the load bearing capacity of a structural member through detailed theoretical and design verification. Plastic Tanks (5 piece @ 2. But we can not accept without design live load. Approval plan is available for 7 storied Industrial building from Savar Cantonment Board. Sign of water ponding on the roof. RCC overhead water tank is 22'X8'X4' . From the visual inspection of the document. Capacity of column against gravity load. Need proper slope for rain water down. Column are observed based on visual inspection and supplied structural drawing. Also we perform as a sample basis (NDT. Architectural drawings are not available with recognized MIAB Architect's signature. 4. 9. But it is unacceptable without the design report.1. will not be exceeded? Structural System Design If built after 2006.1. can documented compliance with the seismic and wind requirements of the 2006 BNBC be provided? Structural System Design Can documentation be provided that the building No clear information was available in the design is compliant with the requirements for wind document about the storm surge and wind loading and storm surge loadings as detailed in loading for the design of the building. Structural System Design Are credible structural design documents available for review and kept on site? A set of structural drawings are available.0 kN/m2 (42 psf). BNBC Part 6 Section 1. but no evidence was found that the seismic and wind load were taken into consideration when the during building design. the design report is not available which is required as per BNBC 2006 clause 1.3? Structural System Design Can credible structural documentation indicating general conformance with 2006 BNBC or other comparable applicable international model building code be produced? The building is constructed after 2006.Structural Safety Programs Are floor loads in compliance with posted plans? Floor Load Plans are not as per the standard. The building is designed and constructed after 2006 but the structural design document were not produced with accordance to 2006 BNBC or other comparable applicable international model building code. . Also. storage of materials. Structural System Design Where density of operations. or equipment weights require live load capacity in excess of 2. but not sufficient. Structural Safety Programs Is a program in place to ensure that the live loads There is no program that ensures the designated for which a floor or roof is or has been designed load in each floor will not be exceeded.5. do the design documents confirm that the required load capacity exists? Or has the load capacity been analytically confirmed and certified by an Alliance-qualified structural engineer? The load due to storage loading in 3rd and 6th floor exceeds the live load of 42 psf but there is no analytical confirmation of strength that can support this load. stored materials. There are 5 plastic water tanks on north west corner of roof with considerable height. trained regarding the structural floor capacity. water sealed with a protective coating to prevent water intrusion? Structural System Construction Are all non-structural elements suspended from. and serves as an ongoing vendor resource and monitor of operational factory floor loadings? There is no designated representative (Factory Load Manager). Structural Safety Programs Have Load Plans been prepared for each floor Floor Load Plans are available. water tanks. each having capacity of 2 tons of water storage. There is no analytical information on the provision of these tanks in the design. who is on site full time. trained regarding the structural floor capacity. which are not braced or anchored properly. loading that is intended and/or allowable on each floor. who is onsite full time. attached to. Structural System Construction Are any structural elements constructed with The roof of the building is made of MCAC and no MCAC exposed to rainfall or other sources of protective sealing was found. and serves as an ongoing vendor resource and monitor of operational factory floor loadings. etc) applied at a location wherever this load acting upon an otherwise unloaded floor would produce stresses greater than those caused by a uniform load? There are 5 plastic water tanks.Structural System Design Have provisions been made in floors or decks for a concentrated load (such as heavy equipment. Structural Safety Programs Is a designated representative (Factory Load Manager). But it cannot documenting the actual maximum operational accepted without design report. or resting atop the structure adequately anchored and braced to resist earthquake forces? There are racks at middle portion of 1st floor which are not braced for earthquake force. . Structural Safety Programs Are areas used for storage of work materials and There was no marking on the floor to designate work products. They are not acceptable as the design report is not available.Structural Safety Programs Are Floor Load Plans posted as required? Floor Load Plans are posted. but not as per standard. . clearly marked to indicate the spaces and height for storage of work materials. acceptable loading limits as described in the Load Plan for that floor? Structural System Construction Is expansion joint material free from cracking and Expansion joint material is filled with mortar other forms of deterioration? which is currently free from cracking but preventing adequate expansion joint movement. . shifting. Suggested Deadline Standard Date 30-Nov-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.Suggested Plan of Action Have a qualified structural engineer provide further testing and analysis of distress. settlement.3. or cracking in columns or walls and provide a remediation plan to correct noted issues.3 Factory CAP . Have a qualified structural engineer prepare load plans including the information required in Section 8.17 Design for Lateral Loads and 2006 BNBC Part 6 Section 1. Documents must comply with Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8. 30-Nov-14 Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.20. 30-Nov-14 2006 BNBC Part 6 Section 1.19 Required Structural Documentation for New and Existing Factories Have a qualified structural engineer confirm that capacity to support the load is available.5 Engage a qualified structural engineer to confirm satisfactory structural performance of the buildings under wind loading and storm surge.9.20 30-Nov-14 Reference Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8.7 and Part 8 Section 8.19 of the Alliance Standard. 30-Nov-14 Alliance Standard Part 13 Section 13.2 Structural Integrity of Existing Factory Buildings .5. Have a qualified structural engineer prepare credible as-built documents based on the requirements of Part 8 Section 8. The designated Load Manager shall oversee this program and ensure it is enforced.4. Have a qualified structural engineer document compliance with the seismic and wind requirements stated in the 2006 BNBC. 30-Nov-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.19 and 8.10 Floor Loading Plans (Load Plans).3 should also be developed. 30-Nov-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8. Load Plans complying with Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.20 of the Alliance Standard and have it posted in all required location. Compliance may be waived if the Factory Owner provides satisfactory evidence of a cyclone operations plan that includes full evacuation of the factory in advance of any approaching cyclone" Engage a qualified structural engineer to develop the required documents to confirm the structural integrity of the buildings.15 Minimum Floor Design Loads Develop a program to ensure that all live loads for which a floor or roof has been designed for will not be exceeded. 30-Nov-14 Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8. 30-Nov-14 Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8. the Factory Load Manager who is located onsite full time at the factory. provide 2% slope on the exposed surface to prevent accumulation of water. Have protective coating approved by the Alliance or a qualified structural engineer.14 Provide a protective coating at the structural elements constructed with MCAC exposed to rainfall or other sources of water. The Factory Owner shall ensure that at least one individual.10 Floor Loading Plans (Load Plans) .5. is trained in calculating operational load characteristics of the specific factory. have a qualified structural engineer develop a remediation plan.Engage a qualified structural engineer to confirm and document that provisions have been made to accommodate these water tanks.9 Factory Load Manager Have a qualified structural engineer develop Floor Loading Plans per the requirements of Part 8 Section 8. 30-Nov-14 Alliance Standards Part 8 Section 8. Adequately anchor and brace all non-structural elements to resist earthquake forces to comply with the BNBC and Alliance Standard. 30-Nov-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8. Otherwise. If provisions have not been made. 30-Nov-14 Alliance Standards Part 7 Building Materials Section 7.3 30-Nov-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.20.18 Seismic Bracing of Key Non-Structural Elements and 2006 BNBC Part 6 Designate a representative as the Factory Load Manager.2 Masonry-chip aggregate concrete (MCAC).13 and 8. The Factory Load Manager shall serve as an ongoing resource to RMG vendors and be responsible to ensure that the factory operational loads do not at any time exceed the factory floor loading limits as described on the Floor Loading Plans. 20. 30-Nov-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.3 Have a qualified structural engineer prepare a load plan for each floor and have the floors marked for designating storage area as per the developed load plan. Provide signage or the appropriate markings at all areas used for storage to indicate the acceptable loading limits detailed in the Load Plan. 30-Nov-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.20 of the Alliance Standard and have it posted in all required location.5.26 Durability and Maintenance . 30-Nov-14 Alliance Standard Part 8 Section 8.11 Floor Load Markings Remove the blockage material fromm the expansion joint.Have a qualified structural engineer prepare load plans including the information required in Section 8. . Factory CAP Deadline Date Factory Responsible Person Source of Findings Visual Assessment: Visually confirmed. Level High Non-Compliance Level 1 . Medium 2 Document Review: Available documents. Medium 3 Document Review: No indication of the seismic and wind load found in documents.Document Review: Confirmed by reviewing documents. Medium 3 Document Review: Inadequate structural drawings and missing design report. Medium 3 Visual Assessment: Visual Confirmation Medium 3 Document Review: Confirmed by reviewing documents. Medium 2 . Medium 2 Document Review: Design review indicates that no credible information is available for wind loading and storm surge loadings. Low 3 Visual Assessment: Visually confirmed. Medium 2 Visual Assessment: Visually confirmed.. Medium 2 Visual Assessment: Visually confirmed. Medium 1 Document Review: There is no evidence of a designated load manager being present in the factory. Visual Assessment: Confirmed by visual assessment and document review.Visual Assessment: Visually confirmed. Low 3 . Low 3 Visual Assessment: Visually confirmed. Low 3 Photograph: Expansion joint free of cracking. . Low 2 .Document Review: Presence of Floor Load Plans visually confirmed. Visual Assessment: Floor load plan visually confirmed.