IR 05000029/1982005

IE Insp Rept 50-029/82-05 on 820315-18.No Noncompliance Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Fire Protection Program Including Fire Brigade Training,Plant Mods & Administrative Procedures

ML20052A542
Person / Time
Site:	Yankee Rowe
Issue date:	04/08/1982
From:	Ebneter S, Funkel A NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML20052A535	List: IR 05000029/1982005 ML20052A534
References
50-029-82-05, 50-29-82-5, NUDOCS 8204280437
Download: ML20052A542 (5)

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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION Region I Report No. 50-29/82-05 Docket No. 50-29 License No. DPR-3 Priority Category C

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Licensee: Yankee Atomic Electric Company 20 Turnpike Road Westborough, Massachusetts 01581 Facility Name: Yankee Atomic Power Plant Inspection at: Rowe, Massachusetts Inspection conducted: March 15 - 18, 1982

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Inspectors:

4Nb A. E. Finkel, R'eactor Engineering

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S. D. Ebneter, Acting Chief, Plant

'datd signed System Section, DETP Inspection Summary:

Inspection on March 15 - 18,1982 (Report No. 50-29/82-05)

Areas Inspected:

Routine, unannounced inspection of the plant Fire Protection /

Fevention Program, including:

implementation of administrative procedures; fire brigade training; observation of ignition source and combustible materials control; review and observation of plant modifications; and observation of critical plant fire areas.

The inspection involved 31 hours3.587963e-4 days <br />0.00861 hours <br />5.125661e-5 weeks <br />1.17955e-5 months <br /> on site by one NRC regional-based inspector.

Results:

No items of noncompliance were identified.

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DETAILS 1.

Persons Contacted Yankee Atomic Electric Company H. Autio, Plant Superintendent L. French, Plant Engineer

N. St. Laurent, Assistant Plant Superintendent

E. May, Plant Fire Protection Coordinator

E. Sawyer, Fire Protection Coordinator

J. Staub, Technical Services Manager

• Denotes those prosent at exit interview.

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Facility Tour During a facility tour, the inspector examined the fire protection system which included the fire protection water systems, yard fire protection equipment including indicator valves, hydrants and contents of hose houses. The inspector toured all accessible vital and nonvital plant areas 1d examined fire detection and alarm systems, automatic and manual fixed suppression systems, interior hose stations, fire barrier penetration seals, fire doors, and fire dampers.

In addition to the above, the inspector examined the control room, the electrical cabinets inside the control room, switchgear room and the turbine area.

No items of noncompliance were identified.

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Fire Protection / Prevention Program a.

Administrative Controls The inspector reviewed the licensee's Fire Protection Plan, AP-0050, which defines the organization, authority, and responsibility of the Fire Protection Coordinator. Adminsitrative procedures have been written that reflect the requirements defined in the FPP.

The following licensee administrative procedures were reviewed by the inspector:

AP-0216, revision 3, Plant Housekeeping Program,

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AP-5005, revision 5, Standard Welding and Inspection Program;

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AP-0503, revision 5, Fire Protection Trainin.

The inspector verified that the licensee has developed administrative controls which included:

Requirements for periodic inspection of accumulation of

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combustibles,

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Control over the storage of flammable materials, Prohibition on smoking in safety-related areas, except where

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" smoking permitted" areas have been specifically designed; and, Special authorization for activities involving welding and

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other open flame operations.

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General Training Programs The inspector verified that general employee training was given to employees of the licensee during the 1981 year. The licensee issued their general training schedule on January 5,1981 with a make-up lecture schedule listed. The 1981 training records listed the attendees, the course title, date, and those who missed the lecture. A re-schedule or make-up of the missed lecture was also listed by the licensee.

No items of noncompliance were identified.

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Fire Brigade Training and Drills The inspector reviewed the licensee's fire brigade training and drill records for the year 1981. The review included the following documenta-tion:

Fire Brigade quarterly training records, 1981,

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Fire Brigade training records at the Massachusetts Fire Fighting

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Academy, West Barnstable Training Center, from August 31 - September 18, 1981.

In addition to the above recorded training records, the following actual fires and drills were conducted through 1981.

Fire in stockroom (actual fire), October 29, 1981,

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Fire Drill - Turbine Control Oil Leak below throttle valves.

November 4, 1981 and December 3, 1981,

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Car Fire Drill, November 13, 1981,

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Small Office Fire Drill, Training Center, December 7,1981,

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Fire Training Center Drill, December 16, 1981,

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Car Fire Training Center Drill, December 15, 1981,

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Fire No. 1, Emergency Diesel Generator Drill, December 16, 1981, Fire Training Center Drill, December 14, 1981,

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Car Fire Drill, November 30, 1981,

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Fire System Alarm in Auxiliary Boiler Room, spurious, November

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12, 1981, Fire Drill, No. 1 Emergency Diesel, September 24, 1981,

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Fire Drill, No.1 Emergency Diesel Cubicle, September 22, 1981,

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Fire Drill, No. 2 Emergency Diesel Cubicle, August 17 and September 18, 1981, Fire Drill, No. 3 Emergency Diesel Cubicle, August 10, 17, 18 and

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28, 1981,

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Fire Drill, No. 2 Emergency Diesel Generator, August 10, 1981,

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Fire Drills East of Garage on June 7,14, 21 and 26,1981, Fire Drills, Turbine Tube Oil Reservoir, March 18, 20, 25 and 26,

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1981,

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Fire Drill, Turbine Seal Oil Unit and Main, January 29, 1981.

No items of noncompliance were identified.

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Fire Protection Modifications Required by Amendment No. 56 to DPR-3 The inspector verified that the following modifications were installed as defined by the licensee documentation and in accordance with the requirements of Amendment No. 56.

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Increased fire detection capability in the switchgear and control rooms, and cable tray house,

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Cable penetrations in the above areas have been sealed with fire retardant materials, New and updated procedures for use of fire protection capabilities

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have been issue.

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Installation of-additional sprinklers,

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Gaseous and Foam suppression system installed; and, Hose stations, water storage tank and fire pump house installation

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are completed.

The inspector reviewed the licensee documentation and verified that the licensee established a. quality assurance program applicable to fire protection in accordance with NRC guidelines outlined in Fire Protection Functional Responsibilities, Attachment No. 5 and YA-Gen-9 Fire Protection Systems Design, April 13, 1978.

No items of noncompliance were identified.

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Safe Shutdown System Ihe alternate safe shutdown system is scheduled to be completed by the licensee during the spring refueling, 1984. This date is based on the licensee's understanding of " Request for Schedule Extension" of 10 CFR 50, Appendix R and the " Schedule for Appendix R Modification" of 10 CFR 50.48 (c).

No items of noncompliance were identified.

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Fire Audit The inspector reviewed fire audit 82-10 that was performed by the licensee. The audit was conducted in accordance with the licensee procedures, and identified problems were listed with schedule dates for completion.

No items of noncompliance were identified.

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Exit Interview The inspector met with the licensee representatives denoted in Details (paragraph 1) at the site on March 18, 1982 and summarized the purpose and scope of the inspection findings.

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