Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 6958f90f-4bf5-4fe1-9ae7-49439fd2deca
Document Type: srp
Title: PHYSICAL SECURITY HARDWARE - INSPECTIONS, TESTS, ANALYSES, AND
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1603/ML16032A050.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 14
Section ID: 14.3.12
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sion No. ML13022A403). PS-ITAAC No. 3, Isolation Zone Requirements 10 CFR 73.55(e)(7)(i). “An isolation zone must be maintained in outdoor areas adjacent to the protected area perimeter barrier. The isolation zone shall be: (A) Designed and of sufficient size to permit observation and assessment of activities on either side of the protected area barrier; (B) Monitored with intrusion detection equipment designed to satisfy the requirements of § 73.55(i) and be capable of detecting both attempted and actual penetration of the protected area perimeter barrier before completed penetration of the protected area perimeter barrier; and (C) Monitored with assessment equipment designed to satisfy the requirements of § 73.55(i) and provide real-time and play-back/recorded video images of the detected activities before and after each alarm annunciation.” 10 CFR 73.55(e)(7)(ii). “Obstructions that could prevent the licensee’s capability to meet the observation and assessment requirements of this section must be located outside of the isolation zone.” 14.3.12-29 Draft Revision 2 – June 2016 10 CFR 73.55(e)(8)(iv). “Where building walls or roofs comprise a portion of the protected area perimeter barrier, an isolation zone is not necessary provided that the detection and, assessment requirements of this section are met, appropriate barriers are installed, and the area is described in the security plans.” 10 CFR 73.2, “Definitions”: “Isolation zone means any area adjacent to a physical barrier, clear of all objects which could conceal or shield an individual.” “Physical barrier means: (1) Fences constructed of No. 11 American wire gauge, or heavier wire fabric, topped by three strands or more of barbed wire or similar material on brackets angled inward or outward between 30 and 45 [degrees] from the vertical, with an overall height of not less than eight feet, including the barbed topping; (2) Building walls, ceilings and floors constructed of stone,