Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: f5fcd424-bea6-4f79-b002-f91d93dd4c9e
Document Type: srp
Title: QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION - DESIGN CERTIFICATION,
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0631/ML063190019.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 17
Section ID: 17.5
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ram identifies and controls items (consumables, items with limited shelf life, materials, parts, and components, including partially fabricated assemblies) to prevent the use of incorrect or defective items. (NQA-1) 2. Identification of each item is maintained throughout fabrication, erection, installation, and use so that the item can be traced to its documentation. These measures require that identification of the item is maintained by heat number, part number, serial number, or other appropriate means, either on the item or on records traceable to the item. (NQA-1) 3. Items of production (batch, lot, component, part) are identified from the initial receipt and fabrication of the items up to and including installation and use. This identification relates an item to an applicable design or other pertinent specifying document. (NQA-1) 4. Physical identification is used to the maximum extent possible. Where physical identification on the item is either impractical or insufficient, physical separation, procedural control, or other appropriate means are employed. (NQA-1) 5. Identification markings, when used, are applied using materials and methods which provide a clear and legible identification and do not detrimentally affect the function or service life of the item. Markings are transferred to each part of an identified item when subdivided and cannot be obliterated or hidden by surface treatment or coatings unless other means of identification are substituted. (NQA-1) 6. Provisions are made for the control of item identification consistent with the planned duration and conditions of storage, such as the following: (NQA-1) a. provisions for maintenance or replacement of markings and identification records from damage during handling or aging 17.5-21 March 2007 b. protection of identifications on items subject to excessive deterioration from environmental exposure c. provisions for updating existing plant records I. CONTROL OF SPECIAL PROCESSES (NOT APPLICABLE TO ESP