Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: edb75cf4-27e1-4166-989c-25781bd48b98
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Fire Protection Program for Nuclear Power Plants During Decommissioning and Permanent Shutdown (Rev. 1)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2007/ML20078K920.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.191
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escribing the response to fire alarms and the responsibilities assigned to emergency response personnel (see Regulatory Positions C.3.1, C.3.2, C.3.3, and C.5.2). Refer to NFPA 600, NFPA 801, and NFPA 1500 for information and guidance on firefighting activities, training, equipment, and fire emergency plans. The following factors should be considered in determining the manual firefighting capability: a. the magnitude and complexity of potential fires in and around plant areas where radioactive materials or contamination are present; DG-1370, Page 20 b. the availability of onsite staffing for a fire brigade at any time; c. the availability of offsite emergency services, the capability of their staff and equipment, the response time, the staff’s training, and access to the plant site; and d. the compatibility of the plant’s fire system connections and fittings with the fire apparatus and equipment of offsite responders. Firefighting equipment should be provided for manual firefighting, including hoses, nozzles, protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus, communications equipment, salvage equipment, ladders, smoke removal equipment, portable lighting, portable radiation monitoring equipment, fire extinguishers, and miscellaneous tools (See Regulatory Position C.3.6.1.). The onsite fire brigade and offsite emergency services should perform periodic fire drills and exercises. See Regulatory Position C.3.3.3 for information on the training of the fire brigade and offsite personnel. 5. RISK MANAGEMENT 5.1 Personnel Safety The fire protection program should provide for personnel safety in the event of a fire. Egress and evacuation routes should be clearly established and maintained as the plant configuration changes. The effect of smoke on exiting personnel should be considered. Emergency lighting and alarms should be provided, and personnel should be appropriately trained in fire response. Policies and procedures should establish radiological control and