IR 05000440/1997011

Insp Rept 50-440/97-11 on 970728-31.No Violations Noted. Major Areas Inspected:Licensee Fire Protection Program

ML20217R334
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Site:	Perry
Issue date:	08/26/1997
From:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
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ML20217R331	List: IR 05000440/1997011 ML20217R330
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50-440-97-11, NUDOCS 9709050068
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION REGION lli Docket No.: 50-440 License No.: NPF-58 Report No.: 50-440/97011(DRS)

Licensee: Centerier Service Company Facility: Perry Nuclear Power Plant Location: P. O. Box 97, A200 Perry,OH 44081 Dates: July 28 - 31,1997 E

Inspectors: D. Schrum, Reactor Engineer

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j Approved by: R. N. Gardner, Chief Engineering Specialists Branch 2 .l Division of Reactor Safety

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EXECUTIVE SUMMAR Perry Nuclear Power Plant

. NRC Inspection Report 50-440/97011(DRS)

This regional inspection reviewed the licensee's fire protection program. The following .'

- rtrengths and weaknesses were identified: i ElantSupport

There were a significant i) umber of fire protection impairments requiring a fire watch

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(Section F3.2).

o There weie no plant fires as a r9sult of hot work during the past three years. This was an indicator that hot work controls were effectively implemented (Section F3.1).

• Most fire protection equipment was well maintained and most transient combustibles were well controlled (Section F2.1).

• ' The fire brigade training program was well managed. Fire brigade performance was excellent during a fire brigade drill (Section FS.1).

• - The fire protection surveillance program was wellimplemented (Secticn F3.1),

o Quality Assurance audits were, detailed and identified fire protection program problems (Section F7).

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!' Report Details IV. Plant Sunnort Status of Fire Protection Facilities and Equipment F2.1 Observation of Plant Areas Insoection Scooe The inspector toured the site to observe the control of combustibles, fire doors, hose stations, detection equipment, extinguishers, sprinkler systems, emergency lights, and housekeepin Observations and Findinas Control of combustibles was good with few transient combustibles noted in the plan Transient combustibles were found to be properly tagged. Flammable liquids were appropriately stored in fire proof cabinets and safety cans. There was a minimal amount of oil below rotating equipmen Fire protection equipment condition was good. Surveillances and equipment history indicated that the fire pumps, sprinklers, detectors, and dampers were in good conditio Most fire doors in the plant were in excellent condition which included .4 elf-closure and latching. Extinguishers had been inspected and had a current insprction date. Fire fighting gear was in good condition and was well organized.- For (nose emergency lights inspected, the lights were functional and aimed correctl The inspector observed a hot work activity. The hot work was performed according to plant procedures and good work practices. These included the removal of combustible materials or the covering of immovat:!e combustible materials within 35 feet of the wor Conclusions Control of combustible materialin the plant was good. Fire protection equioment condition was good. Hotwork was appropriately controlle F3 Fire Protection Procedures and Documentation

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F3.1 Fire reoorts and Surveillances Insoection Scoce Inspector review of fire reports and surveillance Observations and Findings A review of fire reports indicated that there were few fires during the past 3 years and the fire brigade had responded appropriately to the fires. The majority of fires were associated with electrical equipment wit the most significant being two transfomier

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p fires. There were no plant fires as a result of hot work during this time. This was an L

Indicator of good transient combustible controls and effective implementation of hot work controls, An investigation with corrective actions was conducted for each fire.

r A review of a sample of surveillances indicated that the surveillance program was performed accurately and on tim , Conclusion Hot work controls were appropriately implemented. Surveillances had bean performed accurately and on tim F Fire Protection Imoairments InsoectioqEcopa '

Inspector review of fire protection impairment Observations and Findings The inspector noted that there were a significant number of fire protection impairments (approximately 55) requiring a fire watch. However, approximately 20 impairments will be closed in August 1997 when the thermo-lag modifications are completed. During the inspection, the licensee identified that some of the items had not been closed out as a result of paperwork not being sent back te complete the item. A review of the fire watch (

C logs indicated that required hourly fire watches tours were conducted for impairments, Conclusions The significant number of fire protection impairments that required a fire watch was a weaknes F3.3 Zebra Mussels Insoection Scooe Review the program for zebra mussel contro Observatigos and Findings Zebra mussels were adequately monitored and controlled. The controls included the use of chlorination and a pesticide. The licensee stated that there were no indications of problems with zebra mussels in the fire protection systems. Sampling and tracking of zebra munsel population was performed. A review of PNantial Issue Forms for two years indicated that there were no examples of zebra ri..ssels or zebra mussels shells found in plant water system ; Conclusion Zebra mussels were adequately monitored and controlle _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _

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i F5 Fire Protection Staff Training and Qualification F Fire Brioade- ' insoection Scope The inspectors reviewed fire brigade training, qualification records, and fire brigade critiques, Findinos and Observations The fire brigade training program was good. The onsite firc d-l!!s and training requirements had been met by all brigade members who were listed as qualifie Members of the fire brigade had sufficient training on plant safety-related systems to provide assurance that they understood the effects of a fire on safe shutdown capabilit The fire fighting equipment was in good condition and stored in convenient locations throughout the plan The inspectors observed a fire brigade drillin the auxiliary building. The fire brigade appropriately used the pre-fire plans to identify the risks in the fire area. Five fire brigade members responded in a timely manner to the simulated fire with appropriate fire fighting gear, in addition, tr.e radiological department responded to support the fire brigade. Appropriate electrical equipment was isolated. Simulated use of extinguishers and a fire hose were used to extinguish the fire. The brigade leader demonstrated (

k appropriate command and control during the dril A critique was held at the end of the fire brigade drill. The participants were allowed to give their insights on what they considered as problems during the drill. Drill problems were documented on the drill critique form. In addition, individual fire brigade member performance was assessed and documented during the dril Conclusions The fire brigade performance during a fire brigade drill was excellent. F're brigade critiques were detailed and through. Training requirements were met and rocerds were complet F6 Fire Protection Organization and Administration -

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- b. - Findinas and Observations The fire protection group was adequately staffed as indicatea by the fire protection

progr6 n being effectively implemented. The fire protection staff was proactive in resolving day to day problems in the plant. A Fire Protection I,nprovement Plan had been implemented in December 1996 as a result of significant Quality Assur~1ce (QA)

audit finding Conclusions The fire protectian program was well managed. The Fire Protection improvement Plan was effective in correcting fire protection program problem F7 Quality Assurance in Fire Protection Activities QA a"dits were detailed and identified fire protection program problem V. Management Meetings

. X1 Exit Meeting Summary The inspectors presented the inspection resu!ts to members of the licensee management at the .

conclusion of the inspection on July 31,1997. The licensee acknowledged the findings presente The inspectors asked the licensee whether any materials examined during the inspection should be considered proprietary. No proprietary information was ident!!ie i

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PARTIAL LIST OF PERSONF CONTACTED Lic0Dn00 R. Hayos, NSSS/ Electrical Systems Unit Superviso T. Hondorson, Compliance Unit Supervisor W. Kanda, General Manager R. Keamey, Superintendent, Plant Operations A. Makar, Fire Protection Engineer

' L. McGuire, Acting Manager, Design Engineering Section E. Ortalan, Applied Engineering Analysis Lead J. Peny, Fire Protection System Engineer J. Powers, Acting Director, Nuclear Engineering Department G. Rhoads, Licensing Unit Supervisor, Regulatory Nfairs Section J. Stegman, Operations - Firo Protection L. Zorr, CompM,ce Engineer INSPECTION PROCEDURES USED IP 61720: Survelilance Observations IP 64704: Fire Protection

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