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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ected on the basis of the hazard. Automatic systems should be designed and installed in accordance with appropriate NFPA standards as follows: • Sprinkler systems - NFPA 13 • Water spray systems - NFPA 15 • Water mist systems - NFPA 750 • Foam water systems - NFPA 11, NFPA 11A, NFPA 16, and NFPA 16A, as appropriate for the application. Automatic gaseous fire extinguishing systems may be also be specified depending on the fire hazard. Gaseous systems should also be evaluated for potential impacts on the habitability of areas containing equipment important to safety where operations personnel perform safe shutdown actions. Automatic gaseous extinguishing systems should be designed and installed in accordance with appropriate NFPA standards as follows: • Carbon dioxide systems - NFPA 12 • Halon 1301 systems - NFPA 12A • Clean agent systems - NFPA 2001 Where automatic gaseous fire extinguishing systems are used, they should meet the guidelines in Regulatory Guide 1.189, Position 3.3 in addition to the standards listed above. 6.4 Manual fire suppression This section addresses review of plant equipment to support manual firefighting. Plant design should include standpipes, hydrants, hose stations, and portable fire fighting equipment such as hoses, nozzles, and extinguishers for use by properly trained firefighting personnel. Fire Revision 4 - October 2003 25 brigades, including firefighting personal protective equipment, are addressed in Section 6.5 below. 6.4.1 Standpipes and Hose Stations Plant design should include provisions for use of interior fire hose in areas containing equipment important to safety. Standpipes should be designed to withstand seismic events as specified in Regulatory Guide 1.189. Standpipes and hose stations should be located as dictated by the fire hazard analysis to facilitate access and use for firefighting operations. Standpipe and hose stations should meet the provisions of Regulatory Guide 1.189 and NFPA 14 for Class III