ML20138G932

Discusses Concerns Identified as Result of 850909-13 Fire Protection Site Audit.Evaluations of Fire Protection Evaluation Rept & Safe Shutdown Analysis,Submitted on 850906,to Be Reported.Meeting W/Util Suggested

ML20138G932
Person / Time
Site:	Clinton
Issue date:	10/18/1985
From:	Butler W Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Spangenberg F ILLINOIS POWER CO.
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NUDOCS 8510280093
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UNITED STATES NUCLEA.R REGULATORY COMMISSION 5' WASHINGTON, 0. C. 20555 5)E '

OCT 1 e 1985 Docket No. 50-461 Mr. Frank A. Spargenberg Director of Nuclear Licensing &

Configuration Management Clinton Power Station P.O. Box 306 Mail Code V920 Clinton, Illinois 61727

SUBJECT:

RESULTS OF THE FIRE PROTECTION SITE AUDIT FOR CLINTON POWER STATION, UNIT 1 Between September 9 and 13, 1985, the staff conducted a fire protection site audit at Clinton Power Station. Most of the major features of the fire pro-tection program were not complete at the time of our audit. Sprinkler systems were still in the design stage, fire detection systems were not installed and existirg detection systems were being replaced, and the majority of fire doors and penetration seals were not installed.

As a result of this audit, the staff expressed a number of concerns pertaining to Illinois Power Company's (IP's) commitments, the justifications for particu-lar fire protection designs, and the degree of compliance with oui guidelines.

A sumary of the staff's concerns is enclosed.

In addition, by letter dated September 6, 1985, you submitted your revised Fire Protection Evaluation Report and Safe Shutdown analysis. Since copies of these docunents were not provided until the beginning of the audit, time did not permit the staff to evaluate this information prior to the audit. There-fore, the staff's evaluation of these documents and the proposed deviations contained therein will be reported on at a later date.

Based on the staff's concerns identified in the enclosure and the proposed deviations contained in the recently submitted Fire Protection Evaluation Report, it is suggested that a meeting between IP and the staff be held as soon as possible to discuss these issues and obtain resolution on a schedule consistent with IP's projected fuel load date.

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Mr. Allen Saraelson, Esquire Jean Foy, Esquire Assistant Attorney General 511 W. Nevada Environmental Control Division Urbana, Illinois 61801 Southern Regicn 500 South Second Street Richard B. Hubbard Springfield, Illinois 62706 Vice President Technical Associates Mr. D. P. Hall 1723 Hamilton Ave. - Suite K Vice President San Jose. CA 95125 Clinton Power Station P. O. Box 678 Clinton, Illinois, 61727 Mr. H. R. Victor Manager-Huclear Station Engineering Opt.

Clinton Power Station P. O. Box 678 Clinton, Illinois 61727 Sheldon Zabel, Esquire Schiff, Hardin & Waite 7200 Sears Tower 233 Wacker Drive Chicago, Illinois 60606 Resident Inspector U. S. tiuclear Regulatory Connissior RR 3, Box 220 A Clinton, Illiriois 61727 Mr. R. C. Heider Projectflanager Sargent & Lundy Engincers 55 East licnroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60603 Mr. L. Larson Project Manager General Electric Company 175 Curtner Avenue, N/C 395 San Jose, California 95125 Regionc1 Administrator, Region 111 799 Roosevelt Road Glen Ellyn,1111rioic 60137 I

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ENCLOSURE CONCERNS IDENTIFIED AS A RESULT OF FIRE PROTECTION SITE AUDIl Between September 9 and 13, 1985, the staff ccrducted a fire protection review site audit at Clinton Pct.er Station Unit 1. Most of the major features of the fire protection program were not installed at the time of the audit. As a result of our audit, the staff expressed a number of concerns pertaining to Illinois Power Company's commitments, the justifications for particular fire protection design, and the degree of compliance with the r.taff's guidelines.

These concerns are summarized below along with the applicable sections of cur fire protection guidelines.

1. No justification was provided for the 2-hour fire resistance rating attributed to the eight-inch thick hollow concrete block walls serving as tire barriers. '

2. The Reactor Building air lock doors are not fire rated. (Section D.1(j) of Appendix A tc BTP APCSB 9.5-1)

3. Electrical bus duct penetrations through fire barriers are not sealed.

(SectionD.1(j)ofAppendixAtoBTPAPCSB9.5-1) ,

4. Structural steel forming a part of a fire barrier in the diesel gencrator d6y tank room is not protecteo. (Section D.1.(j) of Appendix A to ETP APCSB 9.5-1)

5. Some ventilation ducts penetrating fire barriers are r.ct equipped with fire rated dampers. (Section D.1.(j) of Appendix A toBTP APCSB 9.5-1)

6. The tracks and blades of fire damper assemblies are loaded with dirt and debris and "S" hooks are installed backwards. (Section C.8 of Appendix A

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7. Cable trays outside of the cable spreading room are not protected by automatic sprinkler systems. (Section D.3.(c) of Appendix- A to BTP APCSB 9.5-1).

8. The location of the fire pump flow meter discharge outlet relative to the pump intake may adversely affect the fire flow test results.

(Section E.2.(c) of Appendix A to BTP APCSB 9.5-1)

9. Fire hydrant spacing exceeds 250 feet within the power block. (Section E.2.(g) of Appendix A to BTP APCSB 9.5-1)

10. In many safety-related areas it may not be possible to reach all locations with 75 feet of fire hose due to congestion and changes in elevation.

(Section E.3.(d) of Appendix A to BTP APCSB 9.5-1)

11. The Control Room is not adequately separated from its peripheral rooms by fire rated construction and automatic sprinkler protection is not provided in the peripheral rooms. (Section F.2 of Appendix A to i

BTPAPCSB9.5-1)

12. The Turbine Building contains conduits identified as being safety-related.

(Various sections of Appendix A to BTP APCSB 9.5-1 and Appendix R to 10 CFR 50 that apply to areas containing safety-related equipment).

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13. Fire protection means for the containment and drywell have not been provided in accordance with our guidelines. (Section III.G of Appendix R to 10 CFR 50 and Section F.1 of Appendix A to BTP APCSB 9.5-1).

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