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QA Program Insp Rept 99900302/81-01 on 810105-09. Noncompliance Noted:Vendor Was Not Determining Chlorine Content of Medium Used in Hydro Test of Stainless Steel Items
ML20003D806
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Issue date: 01/28/1981
From: Sutton J, Whitesell D
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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0FFICE OF INSPECTION AND ENFORCFMENT REGION IV Report No. 99900302/81-01 Program No. 51300 Company:

Western Piping & Engineering Co., Inc.

1485 Yosemite Ave.

San Franciso, California 94124 Inspection Conducted:

Januarj 5-9, 1981 Inspector:

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E.~ whitesell, Chief Date ComponentsSection I Vendor Inspection Branch Summary Inspection on Januarj 5-9, 1981 (99900302/81-01)

Areas Insoected:

Imolementation of 10 CFR SC, Appendix B Criteria and Applicaole Codes and Standards including action on Previous Inspection Findings, Quality Assurance (QA) Records, QA Program Review, (Organization Program), Nondestructive Examination (NDE), Personnel Qualification / Procedures, and Testing complete Products.

The inspection involved twenty-eight (28) inspector hours by one (1) NRC inspector.

Results:

On the Five (5) areas inspected, no acoarent deviations or unresolved items were identified in Four (4) areas.

The following was identified in the remaining area.

Deviation:

Test: Vendor was not determining the chlorine content of the medium used in the Hydro test of stainless steel itams.

Unresolved Items:

None.

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2 DETAILS SECTICN A.

Western Picinq and Engineering Co.. Inc. (WPf.E)

  • K. Friecman, President
  • J. C. Flaherty, Vice President
  • R. M. Haytack, QA Manager
  • M. Wright, Project Manager Oeoartment of Industrial Safety. State of California R. M. Johnson Safety Engineer, Autheri:ed Nuclear Inspector (ANI)

Ishikawajima - Harima Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. (IHI)

  • S.

Kusayanagi, QA

  • K. Maki, QA

" Denotes those present at tne Exit Interview.

B.

Action on Previous Inscection Findings (Closed) Deviation (Inspection Report 80-02) Recuired WPS not at welding station and welcer not following welcing precedure requirements.

The inspector verified that the Vendor had generated a System Discre-pancy G part No. W-987-07, dated July 18, 1980, regarding weld procedure E

specification use.

In addition, the vendor documented a training session held on 7-18-80 for all supervisors / welders. Audits of welding operations has been instigated and is being documented.

The inspector reviewed all avail-able records / work station to determine the corrective action taken to prevent a reoccurance.

C.

0A Program Review (Organization - Program) 1.

Objectives The objectives of this area of the inspection were to ascertain wnetner the QA Program has been documented in writing, and that it is being correctly implemented in a manner that will ensure that components aanufactured are in comoliance with code require-ments and meet the prescribed quality standards.

Also, to ascertain whether the program is consistent with NRC regulations, contract, and coce requirements.

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Method of Accomolishment The preceding objectives were accomplished by:

a.

Review of the current WP&E Quality Assurance Manual, Revision 2G and 2d, dated December 18, 1980.

b.

Review of appropriate organization charts to verify that the QA staff is independent from the pressures of cost and scheduling and has access to upper management.

c.

Review of the documents concerning the authority, duties, and responsibilities of the Quality Assurance staff, to verify that they have the independence to identify quality problems, initiate appropriate corrective action, and have the authority to stop work.

3.

Findincs a.

No Deviation or unresolved item was identified as a result of the review of the revised QA manual.

b.

General - (Vendor Activities) The vendor is currently processing Four (4) commercial Nuclear contracts for Penetration Support Guides, and Assemblies.

This represents approximately Forty-Five (45%) percent of the total commercial nuclear work load for Domestic use.

D.

Nondestructive Examination (NDE) Personnel Qualifications / Procedures.

1.

Objective The objective of this area of the inspection was to verify that WP&E had implemented the requirements for the qualification and certification of NDE personnel to accordance with the QA Manual and applicable NRC and ASME Code requirements.

2.

Method of Accomolishment The oreceding objective was accomplished by:

9eview of WP&E Quality Assurance Manual, Section 10, Revision 7

Examination, tests and inscection.

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Review cf WP&E Procedure Reference Book, Instruction No.

P-1008-(01-0, Records Flow and Responsibility dated 6-19.0.

c.

Review of WP&E's NDE Subcontractors, Testing Engineers, QA Manual, Sections I thru V.

d.

Review of WE&P's vendor audit report of Testing Engineers (TE)

WP&E such contracted NDE Vendor.

e.

Review of Personnel Qualification Records for TE's NDE Personnel, including Level III oualifications.

f.

Review of WP&E NDE apppointment letter to TE for NDE services.

g.

Review of WP&E NDE personnel qualification records - for PT -

MT, visual, hydro and leak testing.

h.

Review of the following NOE Procedures / instructions.

(1) Procedure P-1002-003-0/IPMT 240, Revision 1, 11-50.

(2) Procedure P-1003-002-1, Revision 1, 11-80 L?.

(3) Directive 1000-002-0, cualification ano certification of NDT, 12-2-20.

(4) Procedure 062K1688, Revision 2, Supplement 1, 1H1 NDE Procedure 211056, Revision 1, Supplement 3.

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Witness use of above NDE Procedures.

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Review of certifications for Penetrant, cleaner, and developers serial nos. 5F083, 78H036 and 78H098, used in the above exam-ination.

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Discussion with NDE examiners.

3.

Findings a.

Deviations None.

b.

Unresolved Item None.

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General The evidence reviewed, demonstrated that speciil processes are being performed by qualified personnel, using qualified proca-dures, consistent with the regulations, code, and contract.

E.

gA Records 1.

Objectives The objectives of this inspection were to verify that:

a.

Records required for quality assurance, facrication and traceability are maintained; b.

The file contains documents such as records of materials, manufacturing, examination, and test data taken before and during manufacture, and the procedures, specifications, and drawings used, fully identified by pertinent material or item identification numcers, revision numcers, anc issue dates; c.

The file also includes related cata such as qualification of personnel procedures, equipme.t and related repairs; c.

Adecuate measures are provided to suitaoly protect the files from deterioration and damage.

2.

Method of Acccmolishment The preceding objectives were accomplished by:

a.

Review of WP&E QA Manual, 17.0, Revision 2, dated 7-2-79, titled QA Records, b.

Reviewed the final QA record packages for penetrations 30, 32, and 51.

P.O. 79-5501-401, containment piping penetration, c.

Review of Procedure P-1701-001-0, Final Records Binder Formulation, dated 5-16-80.

d.

Review of the job file checklist for P.O. 205AK510.

P.O. 205AJ-945, P.O. 205AJ942, 210962 and 59369.

e.

Review of radiographic file for penetration 30-51 and 82.

f.

Observation of records storage facilities.

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Discussions with cognizant personnel.

3.

Findinos Within this area of the inspection, no deviations or unresolved items were identified.

From the documents and records reviewed, it was determined that the QA records are being maintained as required by Procedures consistent with the Regulations, Code and Contract Connitments.

F.

Testing of Comoleted Products 1.

Objectives

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The objectives of this area of the inspection were to verify that testing activities are rentrolled in accordance with the QA Manual and applicable NRC and ASME Code recuirements:

a.

Products are assembled in accordance with aporoved proce-dures and materials comply with approved specifications.

b.

Functional tests of products are performec in accordance with approved test documents.

c.

That the system is being properly implemented.

2.

Method of Accomolishment The preceding objectives were accomplished by:

a.

Review of the QA Manual, Section 11.0, Revision 2, dated 7-2-79, titled Test Control.

b.

Review of QC instruction P.1101-005-0, calibration, hydro test control, hydro test gages, dated 12-31-80.

c.

Review, Hydro Test Procedure 062K197A, Revision 1, with Supplement #1.

d.

Review of Shop Traveler #00547, Job 21056, SN1423, penetration 22A.

e.

Inspection of records of test gage CN00148-0-600, dated 1-8-81.

f.

Review of gage log.

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Discussion with test personnel.

3.

Findings a.

Ceviation See Notice of Deviation, b.

Unresolved Item None.

G.

Exit Interview The inspector met with management representatives (denoted in paragraph 4

A) at the conclusion of the inspection.

The inspector summarized the scope and findings of the inspection.

The management representatives had no comment in response to the items discussed by the inspector.

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