Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 73747cf4-ff95-449b-b6b0-53dc0755b9e0
Document Type: srp
Title: OTHER SEISMIC CATEGORY I STRUCTURES
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1235/ML12353A382.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 3
Section ID: 3.8.4
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Plan (SRP) Section 3.8.1. If the building is constructed of structural steel and metal siding, the staff will review the general arrangement of the building, including its foundations, wall, and roof; any bracing and lateral ties provided for the stability of the building; the roof supports which may bear on the dome of the containment; and major corner and siding joint connections. B. Auxiliary Building The auxiliary building, which is usually adjacent to the containment and which may be shared by the two containments in two-unit plants, is usually of reinforced concrete and structural steel construction. The staff reviews the general arrangement of the structural walls, columns, floors, roof, and any removable sections. C. Fuel Storage Building The fuel storage building, which may be independent or part of the auxiliary building, is also constructed of reinforced concrete and structural steel. It houses the new fuel storage area and the spent fuel pool. In addition to the information reviewed for the auxiliary building, the staff will evaluate the general arrangement of the spent fuel pool, including its foundations and walls. D. Control Building The control room is located in most plants within the auxiliary building. However, where it is located in a separate building, usually called the control building, the staff reviews the building as a separate structure. To provide missile protection and shielding, this building is usually made of reinforced concrete. The descriptive information reviewed is similar to that reviewed for the auxiliary building. E. Diesel Generator Building In some plants, the emergency diesel generators are located within the auxiliary building. However, diesel generators may also be located in a separate building 3.8.4-3 Draft Revision 4 – December 2012 called the diesel generator building. Again, this is usually a reinforced concrete structure, and the descriptive information reviewed is similar to that reviewed for the auxiliary