Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: f0ec8180-bdec-47b1-b10f-926bce888716
Document Type: srp
Title: FUNCTIONAL DESIGN, QUALIFICATION, AND INSERVICE TESTING PROGRAMS
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1613/ML16134A116.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 3
Section ID: 3.9.6
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sessed for their operational readiness in accordance with the applicable revision of the OM Code, as described therein. In 10 CFR 50.55a(b)(3), the regulations take exception to, or supplement, the OM Code provisions for these components. Meeting the requirements of 10 CFR 50.55a(f) and 10 CFR 50.55a(g) and 10 CFR 50.55a(b)(3) provides assurance that such pumps, valves, and dynamic restraints are capable of performing their intended safety functions. The following regulations provide the applicable ASME Codes for IST programs for applicants: a. The NRC regulations in 10 CFR 50.55a(f)(3) and 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(3) specify the design and accessibility requirements for performing inservice testing of pumps and valves, and inservice examination of dynamic restraints, respectively. 3.9.6-34 Revision 4 – March 2017 b. The NRC regulations in 10 CFR 50.55a(f)(4)(i) and 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(i) specify that programs implemented for inservice testing of pumps and valves and inservice examination of dynamic restraints, respectively, during the initial 120- month interval must comply with the requirements in the latest edition and addenda of the OM Code or BPV Code, Section XI (as applicable) incorporated by reference in 10 CFR 50.55a on the date 12 months before the date of issuance of the operating license under 10 CFR Part 50, or 12 months before the date scheduled for initial loading of fuel for a COL (or the optional ASME Code Cases in RGs 1.147 or 1.192 that are incorporated by reference). c. The NRC regulations in 10 CFR 50.55a(f)(4)(ii) and 10 CFR 50.55a(g)(4)(ii) specify that programs implemented for inservice testing of pumps and valves and inservice examination of dynamic restraints, respectively, during the successive 120-month intervals must comply with the requirements of the latest edition and addenda of the OM Code or BPV Code, Section XI (as applicable) incorporated by reference in 10 CFR 50.55a 12 months before the start of the 120-month interval (or the optional