Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 1130ce40-9cc3-49d1-a66e-baa123cba152
Document Type: srp
Title: PHYSICAL SECURITY - COMBINED LICENSE
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0707/ML070720094.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 13
Section ID: 13.6.1
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protected and vital areas shall be alarmed. Alarm devices and transmission lines must be tamper indicating and self checking. Regulatory Guide 5.44 (Testing option 1 or 2) provides additional guidance relevant to perimeter intrusion and vital area alarm systems, respectively. In addition, section B.4.e of Attachment 2 to the ICM Order provides guidance for surveillance equipment and security patrols. F. Section (f) of 10 CFR 73.55 - Communication Requirements. Each guard, watchman or armed response individual, or any other individual performing an active security function on duty, shall be capable of maintaining continuous communications with an individual in each continuously manned alarm stations. Conventional telephone and radio or microwave transmitted two-way voice communications shall be established with local law enforcement authorities. G. Section (g) of 10 CFR 73.55 - Testing and Maintenance. Each licensee shall test and maintain intrusion alarms, emergency alarms, communications equipment, access control equipment, physical barriers, and other security- related devices or equipment. Intrusion alarms should be tested in accordance with guidance in Regulatory Guide 5.44. Additional guidance for Protected and Vital Area physical barriers can be found in paragraph C.3.a. of Attachment 2 to the Training Order. In addition to security system testing and maintenance requirements, licensees shall independently audit the continued effectiveness of the overall security program per the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(g)(4) and 10 CFR 50.54(p)(3), and the access authorization and fitness for duty programs in accordance with 10 CFR 73.56(g) and 10 CFR 26.80 respectively. Periodic reviews of the interface between the security program and plant and personnel safety shall be addressed in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(d)(7)(ii)(B). H. Section (h) of 10 CFR 73.55 - Response Requirements. The licensee shall establish, maintain, and follow an NRC-approved