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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s the primary FPP objective for reactor shutdown and decommissioning. 1.1 Organization, Staffing, and Responsibilities The FPP should describe the organizational structure and responsibilities for its establishment and implementation. These responsibilities include FPP policy; program management (including program development, maintenance, updating, and compliance verification); fire protection staffing and qualifications; engineering and modification; inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems, features, and equipment; fire prevention; emergency response (e.g., fire brigades and offsite mutual aid); and general employee, operator, and fire brigade training. The licensee should assign direction of the FPP to an individual who has been delegated authority commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and who has available staff personnel knowledgeable in both fire protection and nuclear safety. The licensee should assign overall responsibility for the FPP to a person who has management control over all organizations involved in fire protection activities. Formulation and assurance of program implementation may be delegated to a staff composed of personnel prepared by training and experience in fire protection, as well as personnel prepared by training and experience in nuclear plant safety, to provide a comprehensive approach in directing the FPP for the nuclear power plant. DG-1359, Page 15 The following responsibilities should be considered in designating positions or organizations: a. The upper-level management position has overall responsibility for the formulation, implementation, and assessment of the effectiveness of the nuclear plant FPP. b. Other management positions have direct responsibility for formulating, implementing, and periodically assessing the effectiveness of the FPP for the licensee’s nuclear power plant, including fire drills and training conducted by the fire brigade and plant personnel. The results of these