IR 05000498/1988022

Insp Rept 50-498/88-22 & 50-499/88-22 on 880328-0401.No Violations or Deviations Noted.Major Areas Inspected:Fire Protection/Prevention Program & Implementation.No Insp of Unit 2 Conducted

ML20153B995
Person / Time
Site:	South Texas
Issue date:	04/27/1988
From:	Ireland R, Singh A NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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ML20153B987	List: IR 05000498/1988022 ML20153B985
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50-498-88-22, 50-499-88-22, NUDOCS 8805060126
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U.S. NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMISSION l REGION IV  ! i 1- . l , NRC Inspection Report: 50-498/88-22 Operating License: NPF-71  ; 50-499/88-22 Construction Permit: CPPR-129

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r-Licensee: Houston' Lighting & Power Company (HL&P) , P.O. Box 1700 . Houston, Texas 77001 I

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Facility Name: SouthTexasProject(STP), Unit 1 j Inspection At: STP, Matagorda County, Texas Unit 1 f Inspection Conducted: March 28 through April 1, 1988 [ !  !

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A. Singh, Reactor Inspector', Plant Systems D(te , Section, Division of Reactor Safety l

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' Approved: [[O //j#-. [ R. L ~ Ireland, Acting Chief, Plant Systems Section

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! Division of Reactor Safety < ' Inspection Summary i j Inspection Conducted March 28 through April 1, 1988 (Report 50-498/88-22] l Areas Inspected: Routine, unannounced inspection of fire protection / prevention  ; program and implementation,  ; i Results: Within tt.e areas inspected, no violations or deviations were f' identifie ! Inspection Conducted March 28 through April 1, 1988 (Report 50-499/88-22) i 1  ! Areas Inspected: No inspection of Unit 2 was conducte l Results: Not applicable, J

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DETAILS Persons Contacted HL&P

 * S. Blair, Maintenance Support Division Manager
 *H. S. Blinka, Performance Support Supervisor
 *S. M. Head, Supervisor Licensing Engineer
 *W. H. Kinsey, Plant Manager
 *J. A. Labuda, Fire Protection Coordinator
 *D. A. Leazar, Reactor Support Division Manager
 *M. A. Ludwig, Maintenance Manager
 *E. Nichols, Jr., Electrical Maintenance Division Manager
 *C, M. Turner, Support Engineering Fire Protection
 *M. R. Wisenburg, Plant Superintendent, Unit 2
 * Denotes those personnel attending the exit meetin . Fire Protection / Prevention Program (64704)

This inspection was conducted to evaluate the overall adequacy of the licensee's fire protection program and to determine whether the' licensee was implementing the program in conformance with regulatory requirements and industry guides and standard Fire Prevention / Administrative Control Procedures The NRC inspector reviewed the Fire Prevention / Administrative Procedures l listedinTable1(attached). From the review the inspector verified that the licensee had technically adequate procedures to implement the fire ' protection program. Procedural guidance was provided to control combustible material and reduce fire hazards. Administrative procedures also provided for the maintenance and surveillance on fire suppression, detection, and support equipment. Personnel training, qualifications, and responsibilities were defined for the brigade and the individual reactor operators associated with the fire protection program at STP, Unit 1. There were administrative controls for maintenance evolutions that would limit fire ris The NRC inspector toured accessible areas of the plant site for general area conditions, work activities in progress, and visual observation of the condition of fire protection systems and equipment. Combustible materials, flamable and combustible liquid, and gas usage were restricted or properly controlled in areas containing safety-related equipment and components. Items checked included positions of selected valves, fire barrier conditions, hose stations, hose houses, halon system lineups, fire lockers, and fire extinguishers for type, location, and condition.

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During this inspection, the NRC inspector noted that 3 of 6 emergency direct current lights tested were inoperational because of a loose power connections. The licensee toc': immediate corrective actions to rectify the problem. The licensee walked down the remaining emergency lights and found no more problems. Further, the licensee issued an engineering support request to replace the existing plugs and receptacles with a "twist-lock" type. These "twist-lock" plugs and receptacles should correct the problem permanently. The licensee stated that installation of the new plugs will be completed t'y the end of first refueling of Unit Welding, cutting, or use of open flame ignition sources were not found in the areas toured. There were no construction activities in progress in the toured areas. There was some maintenance work in progress during the inspection. General housekeeping conditions were found to be excellen Fire protection systems and equipment installed for protection of safety-related areas appeared to be functior.a1 and had been tested in accordance with the licensee's commitments in the Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR). Fire brigade equipment, including emergency breathing apparatus, was found to be properly stored and maintaine The NRC inspector also reviewed fire brig _Je training and drill record The records were up-to-date and confirmed that training and drills were being conducted at the specified interval . Fire, Protection QA Program Review A general review of the licensee's quality assurance (QA) audits for the most recent 3-month period was conducte The audit packages were well organized and appeared to be thorough and informativt. This review revealed that the licensee was documenting deficient conditions and was initiating corrective action. The audit documents satisfied the commitments of STP, Unit I related to the fire protection program QA audits. The QA Administrative Procedures (IP-4.3Q) governing nonconformance report initiation and disposition were reviewed. A program is in place for dealing with nonconforming condition There were no violations or deviations identified in this area of the inspectio . Exit Interview An exit interview was conducted on April 1, 1988, with those personnel denoted in paragraph 1 of this report. At this exit interview, the NRC inspector summarized the scope and findings of the inspectio .. - _ . - _ _ _ - - -. - - - - - _ -

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. Table'1 Number- Title Date OPGP03-ZF-0001, Revisfor. 4 Station Procedure Fire 01/20/88 Protection Program OPGP03-ZF-0002 Fire Brigade _ Drills 09/11/85 OPGP03-ZF-0003, Revision 2 Breaching of Fire Barriers 06/08/87 and HVAC Boundaries OPGP03-ZF-0004, Revision 1 Control of Transient 04/22/86 Fire Loads 0PGP03-ZF-0005, Revision 3- Use of Flammable Liquids 08/18/87 and Gases OPGP03-ZF-0006, Revision 3 Control of Ignition Sources 09/09/87 OPGP03-ZF-0007, Revision 2 Control of Solvents, Paints 01/18/88 and Painting Processes OPGP03-ZF-0008, Revision 1 Use of Fire Protection 05/21/87 Equipment OPGP03-Zr-0011, Revision 3 STPEGS Fire Brigade 01/20/88 OPGP03-ZF-0012, Revision 1 Fire Fighting 05/29/87 0PGP03-ZF-0013, Revision 1 Fire Watch Program 07/21/87 OPGP04-ZF-0014 Fire Prevention Surveys 03/21/88 OPGP05-ZF-0015. Revision 4 Preparation and Approval 08/07/87 of Fire Prep Plans OPGP03-ZF-0017 Fire Protection 06/08/87 , Unanticipated Impairement

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OPGP03-ZF-0018, Revision 4 Fire Protection System 10/28/87 Operability Requirements IP-4.3Q, Revision 1 Quality Assurance Program 04/21/87 for Fire Protection IP-8.14Q, Revision 1 Fire Protection Training 04/02/87 Program IP-2.10 Quality Program for 01/23/87 Noe Safety Related Equipment and Activities

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