ML20085D687

RO 83-03:on 830616,two Mechanical Fire Penetrations in Auxiliary Bldg Breached for Period Greater than 7 Days. Caused by Lack of Communication Between Personnel.Breached Penetrations Sealed & Breaching Permits Will Be Posted

ML20085D687
Person / Time
Site:	Sequoyah
Issue date:	07/21/1983
From:	Green H TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
To:	James O'Reilly NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
References
RO-83-03, RO-83-3, NUDOCS 8307290039
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Dear Mr. O'Reilly:

TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHCRITY - SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT UNIT 1 - DOCKET NO. 50-327 - FACILITY OPERATING LICENSE DPR SPECIAL REPORT 83-03 i

The enclosed report provides details concerning penetration fire barriers being non-functional for a period in excess of seven days. This report is submitted in accordance with Sequoyah unit 1 Technical Specifications 3.7.12 and 6.9.2.

Very truly yours, TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY

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SEQUOYAH NUCLEAR PLANT SPECIAL REPORT 83-03 UNIT 1 Event Description Two mechanical penetrations in the auxiliary building (elevations 714 and 728) were breached for a period greater than seven (7) days. The penetrations were breached at 2100 EDST on 06/16/83 and both were resealed at 2240 EDST on 06/23/83.

Probable Cause The cacan of the event has been attributed to the lack of communication between personnel. The craft foreman who was in charge of the work requiring the penetrations to be breached took leave but failed to inform his relief of the breached penetrations. A routine inspection of work locations revealed the breached penetrations, and they were sealed at 2240 EDST on 06/23/83.

Corrective Actions Foremen have been instructed to post copies of all breaching permits in the general foremen's office so that all foremen will be aware of the status of all breached penetrations. A firewatch as required by technical specification 3.7.12 was initiated upon discovery.

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