Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 05a851a6-07ff-41b4-8528-a032ba433e04
Document Type: srp
Title: FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0327/ML032740044.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 9
Section ID: 9.5.1
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stablish defense-in-depth fire protection programs, without significantly affecting the design, construction, or operation of existing plants that were either already operating or well past the design stage and into construction, the NRC modified the guidelines in APCSB 9.5-1 and issued Appendix A to APCSB 9.5-1. This guidance provided acceptable alternatives in areas where strict compliance with APCSB 9.5-1 would require significant modifications. Additionally, the NRC informed each plant that the guidance in Appendix A would be used to analyze the consequences of a postulated fire within each area of the plant and requested licensees to provide results of the fire hazards analysis performed for each unit and the technical specifications for the present fire protection systems. Early in 1977 each licensee responded with a fire protection program evaluation that included a fire hazard analysis. These analyses were reviewed by the staff using the guidelines of Appendix A to APCSB 9.5-1. The staff also conducted inspections of operating reactors to examine the relationship of structures, systems, and components important to safety with the fire hazards, potential consequences of fires, and the fire protection features. After reviewing licensee responses to the BTP, the staff determined that additional guidance on the management and administration of fire protection programs was necessary, and in mid-1977, issued Generic Letter 77-002, which provided criteria used by the staff in review of specific elements of a licensee’s fire protection program, including organization, training, combustible and ignition source controls, firefighting procedures and quality assurance. Many fire protection issues were 1Although 10 CFR Part 50.48(b) did not specifically include Section III.L of Appendix R as a requirement applicable to all plants, the Appendix, read as a whole and the Court of Appeals decision on Appendix R, Connecticut Light and Power, et al. v. NRC, 673 F2d.525 (D.C.