Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 2e695ebb-d3f5-49ae-aa64-f54870b71c86
Document Type: srp
Title: A-18
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1009/ML100970568.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 14
Section ID: 14.3.12
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Revision 1 – May 2010 PS-ITAAC #16 Communication Requirements: 10 CFR 73.55(j)(3). “All on-duty security force personnel shall be capable of maintaining continuous communication with an individual in each alarm station, and vehicle escorts shall maintain continuous communication with security personnel. All personnel escorts shall maintain timely communication with the security personnel.” 10 CFR 73.55(j)(4). “The following continuous communication capabilities must terminate in both alarm stations required by this section: (i) Radio or microwave transmitted two-way voice communication, either directly or through an intermediary, in addition to conventional telephone service between local law enforcement authorities and the site, and (ii) A system for communication with the control room.” 10 CFR 73.55(j)(5). “Non-portable communications equipment must remain operable from independent power sources in the event of the loss of normal power.” Design Commitment Inspections, Tests, Analysis Acceptance Criteria 16(a). The central and secondary alarm stations will have conventional (land line) telephone service with the control room and local law enforcement authorities. 16(a). Tests, inspections, or a combination of tests and inspections of the central and secondary alarm stations’ conventional (land line) telephone service will be performed. 16(a). The central and secondary alarm stations are equipped with conventional (land line) telephone service with the control room and local law enforcement authorities. 16(b). The central and secondary alarm stations will be capable of continuous communication with on-duty security force personnel. 16(b). Tests, inspections, or a combination of tests and inspections of the central and secondary alarm stations’ continuous communication capabilities will be performed. 16(b). The central and secondary alarm stations are capable of continuous communication with on-duty watchmen, armed security officers, armed