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INSPECTION MANUAL CHAPTER 1245 APPENDIX D3

# FIRE PROTECTION ADVANCED-LEVEL TRAINNG

Effective Date: 04/11/2023

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Issue Date: 04/11/23	4	1245 App D3

ContentsIntroduction	1Objectives of Advanced-Level Training	1Required Training Courses	1Fire Protection Inspector On-the-Job Training (OJT) Activity	3(OJT-FP-1) Fire Protection Inspection	4Fire Protection Inspector Advanced-Level Signature Card	5Form 1: Fire Protection Inspector Advanced-Level Equivalency Justification	6Attachment 1: Revision History IMC 1245, Appendix D3	Att1-1

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# Introduction

Completion of Appendix C7, “Fire Protection Inspector Technical Proficiency Training and Qualification Journal,” of Inspection Manual Chapter (IMC) 1245, “Qualification Program for Reactor Inspectors,” is strongly recommended before beginning activities or courses in this advanced-level training. You may complete the general proficiency requirements contained in Appendix B, “General Proficiency-Level Training and Qualification Journal,” and the technical proficiency requirements in IMC 1245 Appendix C7 together with requirements in this training standard. The courses and the OJT activities listed in this standard are voluntary and are not required for certification as a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) fire protection inspector.

# Objectives of Advanced-Level Training

The objective of this training standard is to provide advanced-level training in fire protection and to assist inspectors in preparing to evaluate reactor facilities that have transitioned to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 805, "Performance Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants," 2001 Edition  

# Required Training Courses

The first five courses listed below give instruction and training in the inspection of plants that have transitioned to NFPA 805. The remaining courses give additional training in classical fire protection.

1. NRC Office of Nuclear Reactor Research Online Training Modules: Available at ADAMs Package Accession No. ML22052A004 (non-public).

· Module 1, Fire PRA 

· Module 2, Electrical Analysis 

· Module 3, Fire Analysis 

· Module 4, Fire Human Reliability Analysis 

· Module 5, Advanced Fire Modeling

2. Fire Protection Inspector Training for NFPA 805, Available in TMS.The references, the handbook, slides, sample amendment, and safety evaluation and other references are included in ML17116A249

3. SAPHIRE Basics (P-201).

4. System Modeling Techniques for PRA (P-200)

5. Human Reliability Assessment (HRA) Course (P-203)

6. NFPA National Fire Alarm Code Seminar (NFPA 72, “National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code.”)

7. NFPA Installation of Sprinkler Systems Seminar (NFPA 13, “Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems.”)

8. NFPA Fire Pumps Seminar (NFPA 20, “Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection.”)

9. The Automatic Sprinkler Systems Plans Review Two Day Training And Workshop Course available at the following url: https://catalog.nfpa.org/Automatic-Sprinkler-Systems-Plans-Review-2-day-Training-and-Workshop-P16841.aspx

or

The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) One Day Training Seminar, “Hydraulics for Fire Protection,”available at the following url:  https://nfsa.org/training-catalog/

10. NFPA Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water Based Fire Protection Systems Seminar (NFPA 25, “Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.”)

The schedule of classes for the NFPA training can be found at https://www.nfpa.org/Training-and-Events.

Other online fire protection courses are available from the following sources:

University of Marylandhttps://fpe.umd.edu/

Oklahoma State Universityhttps://ceatpd.okstate.edu/

Worcester Polytechnic Institutehttp://cpe.wpi.edu/Individual/Distance/fire.html

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Fire Protection Inspector On-the-Job Training (OJT) Activity

(OJT-FP-1) Fire Protection Inspection

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this activity is to acquaint you with the fire protection inspection process by having you participate in an inspection of an operating reactor facility that has transitioned to NFPA 805, “Performance Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants”

COMPETENCY AREAS:	TECHNICAL AREA EXPERTISE

LEVEL OF EFFORT:	40 hours

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

At the completion of this activity, you should understand the regional fire protection inspection process for a plant that has transitioned to NFPA 805.

1. Explain the objectives of the fire protection team inspection (FPTI) for a plant that has transitioned to NFPA 805.

2. Explain the difference between the FPTI for a plant that has transitioned to NFPA 805 and one that has not transitioned.

3. Explain the regulatory requirements and licensing basis against which post-fire safeshutdown capability is assessed.

TASKS:

The activities listed below shall be performed under the guidance of a subject matter expert.

1. Accompany a team of regional inspectors during a fire protection inspection at a plant that has transitioned to NFPA 805.

2. Discuss the evaluation criteria with a subject matter expert.

3. Before the inspection, review any documents the team leader deems necessary.

4. Participate with the inspection team leader and the regional senior risk analyst in the selection process of the inspection samples (determine which SSCs, programs, and fire areas or zones are to be inspected in this inspection).

5. Review NFPA 805, 2001 Edition.

6. Complete any other task given by the inspection team leader.

DOCUMENTATION:	Fire Protection Inspector Advanced-Level Signature Card OJT-FP-1.

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### Fire Protection Inspector Advanced-Level Signature Card

Supervisor’s signature indicates successful completion of all required courses and activities listed in this training standard.

Supervisor’s Signature/Date __________________________________________________

This signature card and certification must be accompanied by the appropriate Form 1, Fire Protection Inspector Advanced-Level Equivalency Justification, if applicable. (The electronic signature card, which is located on the Digital City SharePoint website is also acceptable.) Record completion in TMS by sending a request to TrainingSupportResource@nrc.gov.

Copies to:	Inspector		Supervisor

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### Form 1: Fire Protection Inspector Advanced-Level Equivalency Justification

Supervisor’s Recommendation	Signature/Date___________________________________

Division Director’s Approval		Signature/Date: __________________________________

Copies to:	InspectorSupervisor

Attachment 1: Revision History IMC 1245, Appendix D3

1245	APP C5-	Issue Date: 10/31/06

Issue Date: 04/11/23	Att1-1	1245 App D3