Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 0abe910e-a8ee-47e5-aad0-5cb695cb55a7
Document Type: srp
Title: PHYSICAL SECURITY—COMBINED LICENSE AND OPERATING REACTORS
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1022/ML102230082.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 13
Section ID: 13.6.1
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nsure the integrity of physical barriers or other components and functions of the onsite physical protection program. The physical security plan shall confirm that unattended openings that intersect a security boundary, such as underground pathways, are protected by a physical barrier and monitored by intrusion detection equipment or observed by security personnel at a frequency to detect exploitation. The physical security plan shall confirm that all exterior areas within the protected area are periodically checked by armed security patrols to detect the presence of unauthorized personnel and material, as well as to inspect physical barriers and vital areas and their physical barrier portals. The physical security plan shall identify the frequency for this patrol. The physical security plan shall confirm that all areas containing target sets are patrolled on a random basis. The security plan shall define the frequency of the patrol and the duties and responsibilities of the individual performing the patrol. The physical security plan shall confirm that security personnel are trained to recognize obvious signs of tampering consistent with their duties and responsibilities. The physical security plan should describe other training provided to site personnel to assist with identifying and preventing tampering. Illumination: 10 CFR 73.55(i)(6) Guidelines The physical security plan shall describe how the facility provides the illumination necessary to satisfy the design requirements of 10 CFR 73.55(b) and the implementation of the protective strategy. 13.6.1-24 Revision 1 - October 2010 The physical security plan shall describe how the licensee maintains the minimum illumination level of 0.2 foot-candles horizontally at ground level in isolation zones and defined exterior areas within the protected area. If low-light technology is used to augment lighting to meet lighting requirements, the physical security plan shall describe the type of technology used and how it is