Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 217aa53e-c4ac-4a8f-b1b6-968ad75d68ab
Document Type: srp
Title: INSERVICE TESTING OF PUMPS AND VALVES
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0520/ML052070368.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 3
Section ID: 3.9.6
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ns, if required, should be in accordance with paragraph 4.2.2.3(f) of OM 10. (If the requirements are removed from 10 CFR 50.55a(b), the testing per 10 CFR 50, Appendix J, is sufficient.)71 (2) A list of CIVs that includes the allowable leak rate for each valve or valve combination should be provided in the applicant's safety analysis report.72 3. Information Required for Review of Relief Requests and Proposed Alternatives73 a. Identify component for which relief is requested: (1) Name and number as given in FSAR (2) Function (3) ASME Section III Code Class (4) For valve testing, also specify the ASME Section XI valve category as defined in IWV-2000 paragraph 1.4 of OM 10.74 b. Specifically identify the ASME Code requirement that has been determined to be impractical for each component. 3.9.6-13 DRAFT Rev. 3 - April 1996 c. Provide information to support the determination that the requirement in item (b) is impractical; i.e., state and explain the basis for requesting relief. d. Specify the inservice testing that will be performed in lieu of the ASME Code Section XIOM 10 requirements. 75 e. For alternatives to the ASME Code requirements, pProvide an explanation as 76 77 to whyto demonstrate that: (1) Compliance with the specified requirement would result in hardship or unusual difficulty without a compensating increase in the level of quality and safety, and noncompliance will provide an acceptable level of quality and safety, or (2) The proposed inservice testing will provide an acceptable level of quality and safety and not endanger the public health and safety.78 f. Provide the schedule for implementation of the procedure(s) in item (d). 4. Approval of Relief Requests or Alternatives a. Approval of Relief for Impractical Code Requirements Relief from impractical code requirements may be granted by the Commission upon application by the applicant. Consideration of the burden on the applicant is a factor in the NRC's review and evaluation.79 b. Approval of