At Vogtle 1&2 the FSAR contains the statement "that any area found contaminated is roped off or otherwise delineated with a physical barrier, posted with appropriate signs, and decontaminated as soon as practicable. In areas where the radiation level is high or where it is considered impractical to decontaminate the area to general radiation controlled area limits, a step-off pad is used to prevent the spread of contamination." This seems to contains more detail than necessary and requires a swing gate or rope at the ingress/egress area. The practice was questioned by INPO at boundaries in which a rope was utilized as the barrier. Question: Does your utility have that much detail in your FSAR for contamination control?
Michelle Williams RP Superintendent Support Services Plant Vogtle Units 1&2 706.848.4236 tel 919.770.7138 cell [southern_nucl_h_rgb]
