Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 2b0752f4-9104-408c-b400-d0ec931a3dbf
Document Type: srp
Title: FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0523/ML052350030.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 9
Section ID: 9.5.1
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ions to: minimize the amount of combusti- bles in safety-related areas; determine the effectiveness of house- keeping practices; assure the availability and acceptable condition of all fire protection systems/equipment, emergency breathing apparatus, emergency lighting, communication equipment, fire stops, penetration seals, and fire retardant coatings; and assures the prompt and effec- tive corrective actions are taken to correct conditions adverse to fire protection and preclude their recurrence. ii. Is responsible for the fire fighting training for operating plant personnel and the plant's fire brigade; design and selection of equip- ment; periodic inspection and testing of fire protection systems and equipment in accordance with established procedures, and evaluate test results and determine the acceptability of the systems under test. iii. Assists in the critique of all fire drills to determine how well the training objectives have been met. iv. Reviews and evaluates proposed work activities to identify potential transient fire loads. v. Implements a&program for indoctrination of all plant contractor personnel in appropriate administrative procedures which implement the fire protection program, and the emergency procedures relative to fire protection. vi. Implements a program for instruction of personnel on the proper handling of accidental events such as leaks or spills of flammable materials that are related to fire protection. (e) The onsite position responsible for fire protection quality assurance. This position should be responsible for assuring the effective imple- mentation of the fire protection program by planned inspections, scheduled audits, and verification that the results of these inspec- tions of audits are promptly reported to cognizant management personnel. (f) The positions which are part of the plant fire brigade: i. The plant fire brigade positions should be responsible for fighting fires. The authority and responsibility of each fire