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ATTACHMENT 65001.C

INSPECTION OF THE ITAAC-RELATED CONSTRUCTION TEST PROGRAM

PROGRAM APPLICABILITY: 2503

65001.C-01 INSPECTION OBJECTIVES

01.01 To provide guidance for inspection of construction testing at a new nuclear power plant 

licensed under 10 CFR Part 52 which is used to accomplish Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and

Acceptance Criteria (ITAAC) as required by the facility license.

01.02 To ensure that construction testing is technically adequate, consistent with regulatory 

requirements, and licensee commitments.

65001.C-02 INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDANCE 

Construction testing includes tests that are associated with the quality of component fabrication 

and construction activities, to include quality acceptance tests (e.g. concrete testing or 

simulated signal testing to confirm class 1E division boundaries), baseline data checks, and 

field-work completion testing (e.g. hydrostatic tests), or any other similar construction testing 

activities. The inspectors should observe and review a sample of construction tests to determine 

whether these activities were implemented properly and in accordance with licensee 

procedures, applicable codes and standards, and NRC regulations. Specific Guidance for 

different construction tests (pressure testing, electrical simulated signal testing, MOV testing, 

etc.) is provided in either the applicable “row” procedure or in the appendices of this IP.

Completion of construction tests should assure that components and systems are ready for preoperational testing. 

02.01 Construction Test Procedure Review: Inspectors should review applicable construction 

test procedures to determine whether the procedures comply with the applicable quality and 

technical requirements.

a. Inspectors should review the test procedures to verify the procedures adequately include 

and reference acceptable testing configurations and objectives.

b. Review the test procedures to verify adequate test prerequisites and suitable 

environmental conditions are met, adequate instrumentation used, appropriate tests and 

equipment used, and necessary monitoring performed. Prerequisites may include, but

are not limited to, appropriate calibrated instrumentation, trained personnel, condition of 

test equipment, item to be tested, suitable environmental conditions, and appropriate

data acquisition equipment.

c. Review the test procedure to verify the test requirements and acceptance criteria are

adequate and were approved by the responsible design organization. Verify the test 

requirements and acceptance criteria are in accordance with applicable design 
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documents and construction specifications. 

d. Review test procedures to verify the following attributes were included:

1. Documentation of appropriate licensee staff review and management approval.

2. The procedure requires comparison of the test results to the acceptance criteria 

and a provision is made for the evaluator to indicate whether test data is or is not 

acceptable.

3. Step-by-step instructions for the performance of the procedure are included to 

the extent necessary to ensure that test objectives are met and spaces are 

provided for initialing that all items, including prerequisites, are verified as having 

been performed.

4. Provision is made for recording details of the conduct of the test, including any 

observed deficiencies, their resolution, and any necessary retesting.

5. Provisions for isolating the equipment during testing are properly controlled.

6. The procedure and work control instruction provides for trained personnel 

conducting and evaluating the test data.

7. Test equipment range and accuracy are consistent with the application and 

comply with applicable licensing basis design calculations or code requirements.

8. The procedure provides for quality control verification (or independent 

verification) of critical steps or parameters as required by the licensee’s 

administrative or quality assurance program requirements.

9. Equipment is properly restored upon test completion, including removal of 

installed jumpers and test equipment, and landing of lifted leads; or the 

procedure references their control by another procedure.

02.02 Construction Test Observation: The inspector shall observe the performance of a 

sample of construction testing activities to verify the testing was conducted in accordance with 

approved procedures, and applicable quality, technical, and regulatory requirements.

See appendices 01 through 05 for additional construction test details and guidance related to 

the referenced technical disciplines.

02.03 Construction Test Record Review: Review a sample of construction test records to 

verify construction testing activities were performed in accordance with the test procedure and 

the test records were accurate and complete.

a. Verify the sample of construction test records reviewed were (1) adequate to furnish 

identifiable and retrievable evidence of activities affecting quality, (2) the test records 

were reviewed and verified to be complete per the licensee’s procedures, and (3) test 
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records meet other requirements prescribed by the licensee’s record management 

program.

b. The inspectors should review a sample of construction test records that identified 

unacceptable results to determine whether corrective actions were consistent with 

applicable quality and technical requirements. 

02.04 General Quality Assurance Review

See Section 02.02 of IP 65001

65001.C-03 INSPECTION GUIDANCE

03.01 Specific Guidance for Section 02.01

Alternative Test Procedures:

Adequate procedures may include, but are not limited to, appropriate sections of related 

documents, such as ASTM methods, Supplier manuals, equipment maintenance instructions, 

approved drawings, or travelers with acceptance criteria. If these types of documents are used 

for test procedures, they shall include supplemental quality and technical requirements to 

assure these test procedures are adequate.

Review of Test Procedures:

Inspectors shall review the test procedures to verify identification of special requirements for 

completion of construction tests. (e.g., Identification of any required QA or Authorized Nuclear 

Inspector (ANI) witness points.) Verification shall include procedures for the review of any 

design changes and approved modifications that impact previously completed construction 

tests.

65001.C-04 RESOURCE ESTIMATE

This procedure will be repeated over the period of time when construction testing is in process. 

Therefore no meaningful resource estimate can be made for this procedure. 

65001.C-05 REFERENCES

Facility licensing basis, including Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) and Design Control 

Document (DCD)

IMC 2503 Appendix B Site Specific ITAAC Matrix

IP 65001, Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria (ITAAC) Matrix Inspections

IP 35007, Quality Assurance Program Implementation during Construction and PreConstruction Activities

IP 40504, Part 52, Identification and Resolution of Construction Problems
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65001.C-06 APPENDICES

General: The following appendices provide further discussions of anticipated ITAAC 

construction testing related to the technical disciplines listed in the ITAAC Matrix Rows. Each 

matrix row category (01) through (19) is covered in one of the five attachments, as noted below.

Appendix 1. Construction Test Inspection for Civil/Structural

01) Foundations & Buildings

02) Structural Concrete

Appendix 2. Construction Test Inspection for Piping

03) Piping

04) Pipe Supports & Restraints 

05) Reactor Pressure Vessel & Internals

Appendix 3. Construction Test Inspection for Mechanical

06) Mechanical Components

07) Valves

08) Containment Integrity & Penetrations

09) Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning

10) Equipment & Fuel Handling & Fuel Racks 

Appendix 4. Construction Test Inspection for Electrical/I&C

11) Electrical Components & Systems

12) Electrical Cable

13) Instrumentation & Control Components & Systems

Appendix 5. Construction Test Inspection for Miscellaneous Program

14) Complex Systems with Multiple Components

15) Fire Protection

16) Engineering

17) Security

18) Emergency Preparedness

19) Radiation Protection 

Attachment 1: Revision History Table

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Appendix 1

Construction Test Inspection for Civil/Structural Systems and Components

01) Foundations & Buildings. Construction tests/inspections for foundations and buildings 

include the following: 

a. Foundation material: Foundation material placed and worked in the excavation should 

have current proctor test results. Current tests will denote what the correct moisture 

content range will be for achieving the desired rate of compaction, and new proctor 

results should be obtained as the material changes. Proctor results can vary due to 

changes in the stockpile conditions. Review of geotechnical testing reports should show 

consistency with material actually used on site, since these tests may have been 

performed on material no longer characteristic with the current working batch.

b. Material Stockpiles: Stockpiles should be inspected for consistency with gradation test 

results. Stockpile gradations can vary, and conditions can change from where the 

material is collected from. If a borrow area is used, the working face should be observed 

for material consistency.

c. Excavations: Excavations should be inspected for dewatering activities and ensure that 

foundation preparation activities achieve the specified sub-base compaction percentage 

via the in-situ nuclear density field gauge. Inspect the sub-base and foundation material 

for deleterious material, and remove where necessary.

1. Inspection of the slope of backfill against foundations for proper drainage,

2. Housekeeping inspections for cleanup of construction debris,

3. Inspection of water barriers and drains at walls and foundations,

4. Inspection of required location markings and signs,

5. All building and occupancy permits should be reviewed for application, 

completion, and signatures,

6. Completion and inspection of required building coatings and floor finishes.

02) Structural Concrete. Construction tests/inspections for structural concrete include the 

following:

a. Concrete test cylinders: The inspector should inspect the curing conditions (e.g., 

temperature and humidity controls), for required structural concrete test cylinders. 

Curing conditions should be inspected for compliance with applicable site procedures 

and referenced industry standards. 
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Observations/inspections should be made of the testing of the cylinders to ensure that 

testing is being done in accordance with required procedures with calibrated testing 

equipment. A review of cylinder break test records should be made to determine if the 

represented structural concrete meets the required design strengths. The inspector 

should review the test records for tests that exceed the allowable acceptance criteria.

b. Concrete Structures: Required water barriers for structural concrete placed below 

expected ground water levels should be inspected. Construction testing of structural 

concrete water barriers may require inspection before the placement of the structural 

concrete.

Inspections should be made of exposed structural concrete surfaces (e.g., floors, walls 

and ceilings) for evidence of exposed aggregate or reinforcing steel. All incidents of 

exposed reinforcing steel should be evaluated and repaired prior to acceptance of the 

structure. The licensee may have a standard which allows for the acceptance of small 

areas of exposed aggregate, but they should be documented and evaluated prior to 

acceptance.

c. Problems which have been identified during past construction include the following 

issues:

1. Improper curing of concrete test cylinders.

2. Cylinder break test records exceed allowable coefficient of variation.

3. Voids during concrete placement, particularly in dense rebar installations.

4. Excessive time between pours.

5. Ambient temperatures not within specifications and other environmental factors.

6. Inadequate concrete curing.

7. Exposed aggregate caused by improper use of vibration during the concrete 

placement.

8. Exposed reinforcement steel caused by movement of the steel before or during 

concrete placement, or by improper vibration during concrete placement.
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Appendix 2

Construction Test Inspection for Piping Systems and Components

03) Piping. Construction testing and inspection for piping systems include the following:

a. Cleaning and flushing. Completed piping systems should be cleaned and flushed prior 

to any required system hydrostatic or operational testing. Portions of piping systems 

which are completed as a part of a pre-fabricated module should be cleaned and flushed 

at the module fabrication facility prior to shipment. For these cases the construction 

cleaning and flushing inspection may consist of witnessing of portion of a receiptinspection, visual-inspection of the received modules piping system(s).

For cleaning and flushing conducted at the site, the inspector should observe the 

activities for proper procedure controls, (e.g., water quality, control of foreign materials, 

controls over the installation/removal of cleaning and flushing devices, and protection of 

plant equipment.)

b. Hydrostatic testing. Construction tests involving hydrostatic testing should involve the 

review of procedures against applicable fabrication codes and/or standards as called out 

in the design and construction specifications, witnessing of pertinent portions of selected 

hydrostatic tests, and review of completed test records. For testing of completed piping 

systems, the inspection should include the following steps:

(Note: For hydrostatic testing of individual components, the inspection steps 

should be abbreviated to not include those steps applicable to completed 

systems.)

Determine that the test procedure(s) includes the following:

1. The system boundary includes all pressure vessels, piping, pumps, and valves 

which are part of the piping system to be tested, up to and including:

2. The outermost containment isolation valve in system piping that penetrates 

primary reactor containment.

3. Any applicable system safety and relief valves.

4. The system is vented during the filling operation.

5. Water quality is specified as required by the latest licensee approved 

specifications for the temperatures to be present during the test.

6. Temperature requirements are stated to ensure that components are maintained 

above the nil ductility transition temperature during hydrostatic pressure testing.

7. The minimum hydrostatic test pressure is as specified in the applicable design 

and/or fabrication specification.
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8. The maximum hydrostatic test pressure is less than the limits in the applicable 

design and/or fabrication specification.

9. The hydrostatic test pressure is maintained for a minimum of 10 minutes before 

initiation of the examination for leakage.

10. The examination for leakage includes all joints, connections, and regions of high 

stress, such as openings, attachments, and thickness transition sections. This 

examination shall be at a pressure equal to the design pressure or three-fourths 

of the test pressure, whichever is greater.

11. The examination of pumps and valves shall be at test pressure.

12. All portions of the piping system within the hydro boundary should have the same 

design pressure. 

13. Flow rate of pressure relief device(s) must exceed the flow rate of the hydro 

supply pump.

14. When components or welded joints will be embedded or are otherwise 

inaccessible for inspection at the time of the system hydrostatic test, ensure that 

the test method complies with allowable alternative provisions, as applicable.

c. Verify that the testing is conducted in accordance with approved procedures, and verify 

the adequacy of test program records, including preliminary evaluation of test results. 

During conduct of the witnessed test(s) verify the following:

1. The latest revision of the test procedure(s) is available and in use by all crew 

members.

2. The minimum crew requirements are met.

3. The test prerequisites are met:

4. Joints, including welded joints, are left uninsulated and exposed for examination 

during the test.

5. The valve lineup/system checklists are complete.

6. Water quality and temperature are as stated in the procedure(s).

7. Properly calibrated pressure gauges of the required range are installed where 

required.

8. Properly calibrated relief valves of the required set point and capacity are 

installed where required.
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9. Verify that pump and valve hydrostatic test requirements were either met on a 

shop hydrostatic test or during a field hydrostatic test.

10. Required plant systems are in service.

11. Special test equipment required by the procedure is calibrated and in service.

12. Test is performed as required by the approved procedure.

13. Criteria for interruption of testing and continuation of an interrupted test are 

adhered to.

14. Significant events, unusual conditions, test discrepancies or interruptions to 

testing are documented.

15. Crew actions are correct and timely during the performance of the test. 

Adequate coordination exists among crew members to conduct the test properly.

16. All data are collected by the proper personnel.

17. Temporary modifications such as jumpers, strainers, spool pieces, or blank 

flanges are installed and tracked per established administrative controls.

18. The post-test valve lineup/system checklists are complete.

d. Independently verify that overall test acceptance criteria have been met by:

1. Visually examining a sample of all joints, connections, and regions of high stress, 

such as regions around openings and thickness transition sections.

2. Visually examining a sample of the pumps and valves located within the test 

boundaries.

3. Verifying that leakage from temporary seals or leakage permitted by the design 

specification is being directed away from the surface of the component to avoid 

masking leaks from other joints.

e. Review the preliminary test results to assure that licensee's preliminary test evaluation is 

consistent with inspector's observations.

f. Review all test deficiencies, their resolution, and retest. Verify that all are reviewed by 

appropriate management.

g. Review data sheet entries for legibility, traceability, and permanence.
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04) Pipe Supports & Restraints. Construction test/inspections of pipe supports and restraints 

should include the following types of inspections:

a. Visual Inspection of pipe supports and restraints on piping systems prior to construction 

test hydrostatic testing or operational test hot functional testing, to ensure that supports 

and restraints are in the proper configuration for the test. Visual inspections should 

include at least the following attributes:

1. Dynamic piping supports (snubbers, shock suppressors, restraints, and vibration 

arresters).

(a) Hydraulic fluid in snubbers, shock suppressors, and restraints are at the 

proper level.

(b) Fluid leaks through seals or elsewhere are not evident.

(c) No evidence of deterioration, corrosion, physical damage, or 

deformation.

(d) Lubricants are applied wherever required.

(e) All required bolts, locking devices, nuts, and washers are installed. 

Fasteners should be tight, secure, and of the correct material and size.

(f) Support plates, extension rods, and connecting joints are not bent, 

deformed, loose, or otherwise out of specification.

(g) Connecting joints, moving parts, piston shafts, seals, etc. are free from 

arc strikes, weld spatter, paint, scoring, roughness, general corrosion, 

or other materials that may obstruct proper operation.

(h) Snubber position is at or near its predicted position and it is not near the 

limits in either extension or compression.

2. Fixed piping support (hangers, brackets, clamps, braces, lugs, cradles, saddles, 

straps, turnbuckles, clevis and base supports).

(a) No evidence of deterioration and corrosion.

(b) Pipe supports, including associated equipment, are not deformed or loose.

(c) If pipe clamps are used to support vertical lines, shear lugs welded to the 

pipe are provided as specified.

(d) Springs in hangers are not obstructed by foreign material.

(e) Spring hangers provided with indicators show either "cold" or "hot" 

position, consistent with plant condition.
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(f) Threaded connections are secured by locknuts, fasteners, cotter pins, or 

similar locking devices and conform to the as-built drawings.

(g) Sliding or rolling supports are provided with material and/or lubricants 

suitable for the environment and compatible with sliding contact 

surfaces.

3. Component support structures (brackets, frames, and plates).

(a) Deformation is not present.

(b) Grooves, abrupt ridges, valleys, undercuts, cracks, discontinuities, or other 

detrimental indications that appear to exceed ASME Code limitations are 

not observed on welded surfaces. See the design and construction 

specifications for proper code references used. 

b. Visual inspection of installed pipe supports and seismic restraints in areas with 

continuing or expected additional construction activity, to ensure that equipment is being 

protected from damage. 

05) Reactor Pressure Vessel & Internals. Construction tests/inspections of the RPV and 

internals should include housekeeping, cleanliness, and any required pressure testing.

a. Housekeeping. Personnel entry and foreign material exclusion controls for the interior of 

the reactor vessel should meet the requirements of a Class A clean area. 

b. Cleaning. Final cleaning of the RPV internals, and interior surfaces of the vessel should 

be done with lint-free cloth and de-ionized water that meets licensee purity 

specifications. Cleaned surfaces should be tested for evidence of residual contaminants 

in accordance with licensee-approved specifications.

c. Pressure Testing. Fabrication Code-required hydrostatic testing will most likely be 

conducted at the vessel fabrication facility prior to installation of internals. Inspection of 

the pressure tests will involve witnessing of the tests in process or evaluation of the final 

pressure test documentation package.

If the pressure test is to be witnessed, the pressure test inspection points listed above 

for piping can be used as a basic outline for inspection. In preparation for the inspection, 

the inspector should be familiar with the requirements of the fabrication code referenced 

in the design and construction documents or specifications, and any licensee-approved 

test procedure(s).

d. An additional requirement for the inspection of pressure vessels involves the observation 

of selected weld and weld repair area surface examinations after the hydrostatic test. 

After the hydrostatic test of a vessel, observe the examination of at least two weld joints 

and two heat-affected zones of Categories A, B, C, and D.
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Appendix 3

Construction Test Inspection for Mechanical Systems and Components

06) Mechanical Components. Mechanical components in primary systems include pressureretaining components such as steam generators and pressurizers in pressurized-water reactors. 

In other systems, mechanical components include heat exchangers, tanks, etc. Construction 

tests for these components involve final cleaning after assembly, Code-required pressure 

testing, and miscellaneous tests such as flywheel integrity tests for large pumps such as main 

coolant pumps.

a. Housekeeping and cleaning. The inspectors should observe foreign material controls 

and internal cleaning procedures during final close-up of components such as heat 

exchangers, tanks, etc.

b. Pressure testing. Code-required pressure testing for some major components (e.g., 

steam generators and other heat exchangers, pressurizers, etc.) will most likely be 

conducted at the fabrication facility. Components fabricated at the site, (e.g., tanks, etc.) 

may be tested in place prior to piping installation. 

Inspectors should be familiar with the fabrication code requirements called out in the 

licensee-approved specifications or procedures for the pressure testing to be observed. 

Guidelines provided in Attachment 2, above, for piping inspections should be used for 

guidance during witnessing of component pressure tests.

c. Miscellaneous Tests. Construction testing for some mechanical components involves 

type-testing of particular sub-components such as: 

1. Testing of flywheels for large pumps such as PWR reactor coolant pumps.

2. Testing of anti-rotation devices for pumps.

3. Testing of individual pump flows.

4. Testing of flow through heat exchangers for tube or baffle plate vibration.

Inspectors should become familiar with design requirements as well as the test 

procedure requirements prior to observing mechanical component construction tests.

07) Valves. Construction testing/inspections of valves includes component integrity tests and 

operational inspections.

a. Component Integrity Tests. Component integrity tests include Code-required pressure 

tests of valve bodies during fabrication activities and leak testing of assembled valve 

mechanical joints during pressure testing of piping systems.
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The inspector should be familiar with fabrication codes called out in the design 

specifications, and licensee-approved procedures prior to inspection of component 

integrity tests. Guidance for the observation of pressure tests is contained in 

Attachment 2 for Piping.

b. Operational Tests/Inspections. Operational tests and inspections include the following:

1. Proper installation and adjustment of motor operated valve torque switches, limit 

switches and bypass switches.

2. Loss of power testing to ensure that the valve either stays in, or moves to, the 

required safety position on a loss of motive power.

3. Accumulator capacity tests to validate that safety-related accumulators have the 

necessary capacity for accident analyses required number of valve actuations.

4. Bench testing of safety and relief valves for proper set pressure and/or capacity.

5. Leak testing of system isolation valves such as main steam isolation valves.

6. Check component orientations for correct flow direction.

Inspectors conducting valve operational test inspections should be familiar with the 

operational, (and accident if applicable) design requirements, applicable piping 

specifications, and the installation and/or testing work procedure pre-requisites and 

requirements.

08) Containment Integrity & Penetrations. Construction testing and inspections of containment 

integrity and penetrations include the following types of tests:

a. Visual inspection of housekeeping and cleanliness, and examination of containment and 

penetration materials for evidence of construction-related degradation.

1. Bellows provided for thermal expansion of piping associated with penetrations 

should be protected from damage after installation.

2. Visual inspections should be made to verify removal of bellows-protection 

assemblies prior to pre-operational testing.

b. Inspection and/or witnessing of Fabrication-Code required structural integrity tests and 

integrated leak-rate tests of completed containment structures.

The inspector should be familiar with the ASME Code requirements for structural 

integrity testing and integrated leak-rate testing, and should review the applicable 

licensee-approved procedure(s) for the test to be observed. In addition, the inspector 

should review 10 CFR 50 Appendix J for leakage testing and local leak rate testing. 

Inspection checks for boundary doors and hatches, as well as installation of coatings, 

screens, baskets, and filters should also be completed.
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09) Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning. Construction testing of HVAC systems should 

include the following types of activities:

a. Testing of installed air ducts for excessive leakage, particularly around access doors and 

panels.

b. Functional testing of air regulating dampers,

c. Flow balancing of HVAC systems to provide required airflow where needed.

d. Installation and calibration of required HVAC instrumentation.

e. Installation testing, including pressure testing where required, of service water system 

which provide heat-transfer support for HVAC systems such as vital room and 

containment coolers.

f. Verification that the airflow is from low contamination areas to progressively higher 

potential contamination areas, and as per the HVAC system design specifications.

The inspector should review design and fabrication documents to determine fabrication and 

testing requirements for inspection. 

10) Equipment & Fuel Handling & Fuel Racks. Construction tests for equipment and fuel 

handling and fuel racks include the following types of tests/inspections:

a. Visual inspection of completed cranes and hoists for proper configuration,

b. Operation of crane/hoist controls for assurance that equipment has been assembled 

correctly.

c. Nondestructive examination (i.e., Liquid penetrant or magnetic particle examination) of 

hooks prior to and/or after load testing of cranes/hoists,

d. Testing of crane/hoist safety interlocks which provide overload protection,

e. Testing of crane safety interlocks which restrict movement of loads (e.g., Interlocks on 

Reactor Building crane which prevents movement of loads over spent fuel storage 

portion of fuel pool.)

f. Testing of pool leakage detection, collection system testing, fuel pool anti-syphon 

devices, and fuel rack nuclear characteristics

1. Fuel racks should be visually inspected for final configuration - racks should be 

plumb and properly spaced,

2. Fuel racks should be visually inspected to ensure that they have been cleaned 

after installation and that there is no evidence of construction debris left within 

the racks which could cause problems with insertion or removal of spent fuel.
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3. Fuel rack support feet not sitting on liner seams or welds. 

Inspectors should be familiar with design requirements and test procedure requirements prior 

to witnessing construction tests and inspections.
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Appendix 4

Construction Test Inspection for Electrical/I&C Systems and Components

11) Electrical Components & Systems. Construction tests for electrical components and 

systems include the following types of inspections and tests:

a. Initial energization of electrical components

b. ”Bumping” of DC motors as well as 3-phase AC motors to ensure that they turn in the 

right direction,

c. Introduction of electrical signals into individual electrical divisions to ensure that 

components from different trains are wired into the separate and correct divisions,

d. Tests of components (i.e., breakers) which are required to react to degraded voltage 

conditions,

e. Tests of emergency battery chargers for loss of ac power reactions,

f. Verify applicable breaker positions and functions and applicable fuse status for testing 

coordination,

g. Verify that protective relay settings and thermal overload devices are set at design 

specifications.

Some of the tests, such as initial energization and bumping of AC and DC motors may be 

steps in the installation procedure or work package. Inspectors should be knowledgeable of 

component and system design requirements as well as understanding individual procedure 

requirements and acceptance criteria.

ITAAC-required tests such as the introduction of test signals into Class 1E electrical divisions 

to verify that components are wired into the correct division may be conducted by system or 

may be conducted by division. Inspectors should review the test procedure(s) to understand 

the full scope of the test. If the test is by electrical division, there may be a number of 

system-related ITAAC satisfied by one test.

12) Electrical Cable. Construction tests of electrical cables include visual inspections and tests 

to confirm that cables are correctly installed and connected, and have not been damaged during 

installation, or by construction activities after installation. Construction tests and inspections 

include the following:

a. Continuity tests should be performed on all cables prior to testing or terminating,

b. Visual inspection of installed cable to look for evidence of damage by workers (including 

cable installation crews) walking on previously installed cable, or by welding activities 

above installed cable,
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c. Visual inspection and testing of cables after installation including terminations, 

connectors, and splices before ultimate connection to equipment,

d. Insulation resistance (megger) tests, and high potential (hi-pot) tests on power cables as 

required by installation specifications and procedures. The tests should measure the 

insulation resistance between any possible combination of conductors in the same circuit 

and between each conductor and station ground,

e. Megger tests should be performed on signal cables, if circuit performance is dependent 

on insulation resistance.

f. Verify specialized testing to verify adequate termination and acceptable signal 

degradation of fiber optic cable. 

The inspector(s) should be familiar with system and component design requirements as well 

as cable manufacturer’s specifications/requirements for megger and hi-pot testing. 

13) Instrumentation & Control Components & Systems. Construction tests of I&C components 

and systems includes the following:

a. Initial calibration of instrumentation and systems,

b. Introduction of simulated actuation signals for safety-related actuators (e.g., squib 

valves, motor-operated safety valves, etc.) from main control rooms and from remote 

shut-down stations,

c. Verify that all devices respond as expected in response to simulated actuation signals.

The inspector should review the specified requirements and procedures before observing 

these activities. If special calibration requirements are specified, such as density 

compensation during liquid level instrument calibration, the inspector should determine 

whether these requirements are being adhered to.
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Appendix 5

Construction Test Inspection for Miscellaneous Program Systems and Components

14) Complex Systems with Multiple Components. Construction tests and inspections for 

complex systems will be conducted to demonstrate that components and systems are correctly 

installed and operational. In this program, various electrical and mechanical tests are 

performed including the following:

a. Cleaning and Flushing

b. Hydrostatic testing

c. Checks of electrical wiring

d. Valve testing

e. Energization and operation of equipment

f. Calibration of instrumentation

On a system basis, completion of this program demonstrates that the system is ready for preoperational testing. Portions of the system construction tests may be conducted on a 

component basis.

15) Fire Protection. Construction testing of fire protection systems should include the following:

a. Cleaning, flushing, and pressure testing of fire protection piping systems,

b. Calibration and testing of fire detection and alarm systems,

c. Testing to ensure that fire detection and alarm systems are powered from non-Class 1E 

uninterruptible power supply,

On a system basis, completion of this program demonstrates that the system is ready for preoperational testing. 

16) Engineering. 

No construction testing is envisioned for engineering systems for currently approved designs. 

If future designs require testing in this area, the procedure will be amended.

17) Security. Construction testing of security systems will include various electrical and 

mechanical tests such as the following:

a. Final walk-down of vehicle and personnel barriers,

b. Operational checks of vehicle barriers, etc.
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c. Checks of electrical wiring,

d. Energization and operation of equipment,

e. Calibration of instrumentation

On a system basis, completion of this program demonstrates that the system is ready for preoperational testing. 

18) Emergency Preparedness. Construction testing of emergency preparedness systems will 

include various tests such as the following:

a. Initial calibration of instrumentation provided in emergency preparedness locations such 

as the Telecommunications Service Center (TSC) and the Operations Support Center 

(OSC).

b. Electrical supply, signal connections, and operability testing of required emergency 

sirens,

c. Testing of the voice communications equipment for communication between the TSC 

and the Main Control Room, Emergency Operations Facility, the OSC, and NRC 

Headquarters Operation Center. 

19) Radiation Protection. Construction tests and inspections for radiation protection will include 

various tests such as the following:

a. Initial calibration of radiation alarm systems and radiation measuring instrumentation,

b. Flushing and testing of fluid sampling systems,

c. Initial calibration and testing of health physics laboratory equipment,

d. Flushing and testing of plant drain systems to ensure that there are no cross 

connections between sanitary system drains and rad-waste drains,

e. Manipulation and testing of mechanical equipment for handling of solid radioactive 

materials and rad-waste containers.
Issue Date: 04/18/14 Att1-1 65001.C

Attachment 1 - Revision History for IP 65001.C

Commitment 

Tracking 

Number

Accession Number

Issue Date

Change Notice

Description of Change Description of 

Training Required 

and Completion Date

Comment and 

Feedback Resolution 

Accession Number

N/A

10/03/07

CN 07-030

Initial Issuance. 

Researched commitments for 4 years 

and found none.

N/A N/A

N/A ML14080A250

04/18/2014

CN 14-010

Periodic update. 

Researched commitments for 4 years 

and found none.

N/A ML14080A251