ML19345F703

Responds to NRC 801016 Ltr Re Violations Noted in IE Insp Repts 50-348/80-26 & 50-364/80-37.Corrective Actions:Survey Procedure for Concrete Masonry Walls Revised.Util Does Not Intend to Update Design Drawings

ML19345F703
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Site:	Farley
Issue date:	11/12/1980
From:	Clayton F ALABAMA POWER CO.
To:	James O'Reilly NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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Alabama Poner Company 600 North 18th street f Post Ctfice Box 2641 [iOy _ j~W~~

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B.rmm;mam Natama 35291 G Telece-r'e 205 250-1000 F. L. CLAYTo N, JR. m Senior Vice Pres. cent dlOb3@D kWCf November 12, 1980 e s:ee, wn c se Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant NRC Inspections of September 10-12, 1980 Files: A-35.10.03, 91A35.89 Log: 80-1069 Mr. James P. O'Reilly U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 101 "arietta Street, N.W., Suite 31C0 Atlanta, Georgia 30303 Re: RII:JJL 50-348/80 Unit 1 50-364/80 Unit 2 Cear Mr. O'Reilly:

The inspection report transmitted by letter dated October 16, 1980 has been reviewed by all concerned parties, and we do not consider any of the information ccntained therein to be proprietary.

The noncompliance in the inspectica report were infractions 348/80-26-02 and 364/80-37-01 concerning a procedure for survey of con-crete masonry walls. Specifically, the inspection report asserts that:

1. No documented procedures were prepared to prescribe the pre-paration by Daniel Construction of concrete masonry wall as-built drawings.

2. The Bechtel survey procedure for concrete masonry walls did not contain appropriate criteria for detemining that as-built drawings of the masonry walls had been accurately prepared.

3. The Becntel procedure did not contain appropriate instructions to insure that the accuracy of the masonry wall as-built drawings would be verified after all construction in Unit 2 is completed.

It should be noted that items 1 and 2 above apply to both Units 1 and 2, while item 3 above applies to Unit 2 only.

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t Mr. James P. O'Reilly Page 2 November 12, 1980 The following actions have been taken in response to the inspection repor t.

Infractions 348/80-26-02 and 364/80-37-01 (Inadequate Procedures - ltems 1 and 2 above)

a. Corrective steps which have been taken and the results achieved.

The Bechtel survey procedure for concrete masonry walls has been revised to clearly describe the tasks that will be performed by Daniel and the tasks to be performed by Bechtel.

The revised procedures provide methods for identifying attachments and determining the type of wall con 7truction.

Tne revised procedure also provides for controls to ensure that the final as-built drawings have been properly verified and certified as accurate. All as-built masonry wall drawings which have been previously issued are being replaced by final drawings prepared in accordance with the revised Bechtel procedure. For Unit 2 (still under construction) these drawings are prepared after the wall and all attachments are completed.

b. Corrective steps taken to avoid further noncompliance.

The revised Bechtel procedure will be used for all future work in this area. The revised procedure contains adequate controls to avoid further noncompliance.

c. Date of full compliance.

November 1, 1980.

Infraction 364/80-37-01 (Inadequate Procedures-Item 3 above) -

Unit 2 only It is to be noted that the drawings being produced under the Rechtel procedure are being used in an engineering ver'fication program. This .

program is in response to a NRR letter d9ted April 21, 1980 requesting information on Category I masonry walls in Farley Unit 2. These drawings are not design documents and are clearly labelea for use only in the masonry verification program. Since these drawings are not design documents, Alabama Power Company does ast intend tc update these drawings to show future changes.

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i o j Mr. James P. O'Reilly Page 3 i November 12, 1980 l l

l Alabama Power Company believes that its existing construction procedures are adequate to assure that all design drawings relevant to masonry walls will reflect the as-built condition of the plant.

In addition, Alabama Power has received and implemented specific instructions from our A/E (Bechtel) that preclude any future attachments during construction to concrete masonry without specific directions from the designer. Once Unit 2 is placed into operation, operational procedures covering design changes will be applicable to Unit 2 and will assure that no attachments to concrete mas,nry walls are made without design approval.

Very truly yours,

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F. L. Clayton, Jr.

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