Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 69433f0d-1a24-4cf6-b8b9-31109f9f51c5
Document Type: srp
Title: FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0631/ML063190014.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 9
Section ID: 9.5.1
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guidance in the NFPA standard may conflict with regulatory requirements. Where conflicts occur, the applicable regulatory requirements and guidance will govern. The standards of record related to the design and installation of fire protection systems and features sufficient to satisfy NRC requirements in all new reactor designs are those NFPA codes and standards in 9.5.1-17 Revision 5 - March 2007 effect 6 months prior to the submittal of the application under 10 CFR Part 50 or 10 CFR Part 52. The codes/standards of record are governed by the DC (within 6 months of the DC document submittal date) for aspects of the FPP described in the DC. The COL should use industry codes and standards within 6 months of the COL application date for any aspects of the FPP not covered in the DC. 4. Other New Reactor Designs FPPs for proposed new non-light water reactor designs should meet the overall fire protection objectives outlined in RG 1.189 related to safe shutdown and radiological release, as well as the specific fire protection requirements where applicable. Fire hazards should be identified by the applicant, evaluated, and an appropriate level of protection provided to meet these objectives. Design reviews and testing programs should confirm the safe-shutdown capability. SSCs important to safety should be protected in accordance with the enhanced criteria described above for new light water reactors. Fire protection systems and features should be consistent with the RG 1.189 criteria to the extent a fire hazards analysis conducted by the applicant shows it to be necessary. 5. Fire Protection Program Implementation Schedule Fire protection has been identified as an “operational program” in SECY-05-0197, “Review of Operational Programs in a Combined License Application and Generic Emergency Planning Inspections, Tests, Analyses, and Acceptance Criteria.” However, only those elements of the FPP that will not be fully implemented until the completion of the plant