Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 16c1145e-ffe2-48c4-bd44-0ccaeb83dc99
Document Type: srp
Title: FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0520/ML052070563.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 9
Section ID: 9.5.1
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its driver and controls should be located in a room separated from the remaining fire pumps by a fire wall with a minimum rating of 3 hours. The fuel for the diesel fire pump(s) should be separated so that it does not provide a fire source exposing safety-related equipment. Alarms indicating pump running, driver availability, failure to start, and low fire-main pressure should be provided in the control room. The fire pump installation should conform to NFPA 20 (Reference 17) , "Standard for 197 the Installation of Centrifugal Fire Pumps.".198 (7) Outside manual hose installation should be sufficient to provide an effective hose stream to any onsite location where fixed or transient combustibles could jeopardize safety-related equipment. Hydrants should be installed approximately every 76 m (250) ft on the yard main system. A hose house equipped with hose and combination 199 nozzle and other auxiliary equipment recommended in NFPA 24, "Outside Protection,"200 should be provided as needed, but at least every 305 m (1,000 ft) . Alternatively, 201 mobile means of providing hose and associated equipment, such as hose carts or trucks, may be used. When provided, such mobile equipment should be equivalent to the equipment supplied by three hose houses. (8) Threads compatible with those used by local fire departments should be provided on all hydrants, hose couplings, and standpipe risers. (9) Two separate, reliable freshwater supplies should be provided. Saltwater or brackish water should not be used unless all freshwater supplies have been exhausted. If tanks are 9.5.1-49 DRAFT Rev. 4 - April 1996 used, two 100% (minimum of 1,136,000 L (300,000 gallons) each) system capacity 202 tanks should be installed. They should be so interconnected that pumps can take suction from either or both. However, a failure in one tank or its piping should not cause both tanks to drain. Water supply capacity should be capable of refilling either tank in 8 hours or less. For new