ML19254D344
| ML19254D344 | |
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| Issue date: | 08/17/1979 |
| From: | Hunter V, Whitesell D NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV) |
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| ML19254D342 | List: |
| References | |
| REF-QA-99900320 99900320-79-1, NUDOCS 7910250369 | |
| Download: ML19254D344 (6) | |
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U. S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY C0FD11SSION OFFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT REGION IV Report No.
99900320/79-01 Program No. 51300 Company:
Engineers and Fabricat rs Co.
3501 West 11TH Street Houston, Texas 77008 Inspection Conducted:
July 24-25, 1979 Inspectors:
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Approved by.
6 /7-ff D. E. khitesell, Chief Date ComponentsSection I Vendor Inspection Branch Summary Inspection on July 24-25, 1979 (99900320-79/01)
Areas Inspected:
Iiaplementation of 10 CFR 50, Appendix B Criteria and applicable codes and standards, including vendor activities, action on previous findings, nonconformance and corrective actions, and quality records control.
The inspection involved twelve (12) inspector hours on site.
Results:
In the four (4) areas inspected, there were no apparent devia-tions or unresolved items identified.
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2 DETAILS SECTION A. Persons Centacted E. P. Hansen, President R. T. Smith, Quality Assurance Administrator The above personnel were also present at the Exit Interview mee'ing.
B.
3ction on Previous Inspection Findings 1.
(Closed) Deviation (Report No. 78-01):
Fabrication performed out of specified sequence.
It was verifieu that instructions were issued to shop fabrication personnel relative to fabricating within the specified sequence.
2.
(Closed) Deviation (Report No. 78-01): A master list of equipment /
tools had not been prepared.
It was verified that a master ; quip-ment / tool list had been prepared as of May 21, 1979 and was current.
C.
Review of Vendor's Activities 1.
Objectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were:
a.
To review the vendor's sscivities to assess its impact on future IE inspections.
b.
Review of fabrication / manufacturing techniques and equipment, c.
Review of current work loads.
2.
Method of Accomplishment The preceding objectives were accomplished by observing the manufacturing / fabrication processes implemented by the vendor, and discussions with the vendor's cognizant persor.nel.
3.
Findings The vendor has the capability to design, manufacture, and test, a.
Class 1, 2, and 3 and MC Vessels.
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The vendor has the capability for cutting, forming, and welding all types of metals and metal plates.
The vendor has the capability to provide all NDE, (MT), (PT),
c.
The vendor has heat-treat facilities and shipping of completed products by rail, or truck is possible from the plant.
d.
The vendor holds valid ASME Certificates of Authorization No.
1283 for "N" Stamp and 1284 for NPT Stamp.
The vendor has no Class 1 nuclear components on contract with e.
a few Class II and Class III heat exchangers in progress.
Ifowever, the vende has added feed water heaters to their product line. These components are manufactured to the requirements of Section VIII of the AShE Code and currently constitute the vendors major contribution to the nuclear industry.
D.
Nonconformance and Correctise Action 1.
Objectives ine objectives of this area of the inspection were to verify that:
Procedures had been developed and approved by the vendor that a.
prescribes a system for control of nonconformances and assuring effective corrective action in a manner consistent with NRC rules and regulation, ASME Code requirements, and the vendor's commitments in the ASME accepted Quality Assurance Program.
b.
The nonconformance and corrective action procedures are pro-perly and effectively implemented by the vendor.
2.
Method of Accomplishment The objectives of this area of the inspection were accomplished by:
a.
Review of the ASME accepted Quality Assurance Manual, Sections 15 and 16 titled " Nonconforming Materials or Items" and
" Corrective Action" respectively to verify that the vendor had established procedures that prescribed a system for identifying and reporting non-conformances and requires corrective action.
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Review of the following procedures; (1) 1P-XV-01, revision 0, titled " Nonconforming Material or Items."
(2) 1P-XV-02, revision 0, titled " Reporting of Nonconformances Discovered After Delivery of Items."
to verify the system of nonconformance provides identifi-cation of inspection points, personnel responsible for identification, inspection method, acceptance criteria, personnel responsible for~nonconformance and for resolution, segregation of item and distribution of report.
c.
Review of the following procedures; (1)
IP-XVI-01, revision 0 Title "Nonconformances Other Than Nonconforming Mate;ial or Items."
(2)
IP-XVI-02, revision 0. titled " Corrective Action."
to verify the system of corrective action procedures have been approved and are consistent with the ASME accepted Quality Assurance Program and identifies the responsibility for receipt and analysis of nonconformance reports, recom-mending corrective action, a'provih corrective action, and 3
follow-up to assure corrective action is effective and pre-cludes recurrence.
Also, verify the corrective action procedures provide for management participation in noncon-formance report and corrective action review.
d.
Review of Eight (8) nonconformance reports to verify that the nonconformance and corrective action procedures were properly implemented in that the assigned responsibilities were carried out, the identification and reporting of nonconformances and the evaluation and enacting of the corrective action was timely and effective, nonconforming items were properly disposed of, corrective action followup was effectively performcd, management participation was active and effective.
e.
Interviews with personnel to verify they were aware of and had access to the nonconformance and corrective action procedures.
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Findings a.
The inspector verified that:
(1) Procedures had been developed and approved by the vendor that prescribed a system for control of noncomformances and assured effective corrective action in a menner con-sistent with NRC rules and regulations, ASME Code require-meats, and the vendor's commitments in the ASME accepted Quality Assurance Program.
(2) The nonconformance and corrective action procedures were properly and effectively implemented by the vendor.
b.
There were no apparent deviations or unresolved items identified.
E.
Quality Assurance Records 1.
Inspection Objectives The objectives of the inspectior. were to verify that quality assurance records were maintained for fabrication, manufacturing, or installa-tion and provide traceability, and the records contained as a minimum documents pertaining to materials manufacturing, examination and test data, procedures, drawings and Stress Report, qualification of per on-nel, procedures and equipment, and these records are maintained in a manner that allows ready access.
2.
Method of Accomplishment The preceding objectives were accomplished by:
a.
Review of Section 17.0 of the ASME accepted QA Manual.
b.
Review of selective QC plans and checklists.
c.
Review of completed data packages for required records.
d.
Interviews with technical and management personnel.
Review of procedure IP-XV11-01, revision 0, titled " Quality e.
Assurance Records."
3.
Inspection Findings There were no apparent deviations or unresolved items identified.
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Exit Interview The inspector met with management representatives at the conclusion of the inspection on July 25, 1979. The inspector summarized the scope and findings identifie i during the inspection. Management acknowledged the inspector's comments regarding t!.e scope and findings as presented.
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