Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 8e45dce1-e1e7-4415-b1dd-7e2a610e545b
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Fire Protection for Nuclear Power Plants (Rev. 4)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2023/ML20231A835.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.189
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ns of penetration seals, fire barriers, and fire-retardant coating to verify that the activity is satisfactorily completed; d. inspection of cable routing to verify conformance to design requirements; e. inspections to verify that appropriate requirements for room isolation (sealing penetrations, floors, and other fire barriers) are met during construction; f. measures to ensure that inspection personnel are independent from the individuals performing the activity being inspected and are knowledgeable in the design and installation requirements for fire protection; g. inspection procedures, instructions, and checklists that provide for the following: (1) identification of characteristics and activities to be inspected; (2) identification of the individuals or groups responsible for performing the inspection operation; DG-1359, Page 28 (3) acceptance and rejection criteria; (4) a description of the method of inspection; (5) recording of evidence of the completion and verification of a manufacturing, inspection, or test operation; and (6) recording of inspector or data recorder and the results of the inspection operation. h. periodic inspections of fire protection systems, emergency breathing and auxiliary equipment, emergency lighting, and communications equipment to ensure their acceptable condition; and i. periodic inspection of materials subject to degradation, such as fire barriers, stops, seals, and fire-retardant coatings, to ensure that these items have not deteriorated or been damaged. 1.7.5 Test and Test Control The licensee should establish and implement a test program to ensure that testing is performed and verified by inspection and audit to demonstrate conformance to design and system readiness requirements. The tests should follow written test procedures; test results should be properly evaluated, and corrective actions taken as necessary. The test program should include the following: a. Installation Testing: Following construction, modification,