Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: edb75cf4-27e1-4166-989c-25781bd48b98
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Fire Protection Program for Nuclear Power Plants During Decommissioning and Permanent Shutdown (Rev. 1)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2007/ML20078K920.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.191
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inity of hazardous operations or combustible or flammable materials. “No Smoking” signs should be posted in these areas. DG-1370, Page 15 3.6 Control of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment 3.6.1 Control of Fire Protection Equipment Personnel protective equipment for fire brigades, including turnout gear and self-contained breathing apparatus, should regularly be inventoried, inspected, tested, and maintained to ensure proper performance. Manual firefighting equipment, including extinguishers, hoses, nozzles, tools, fittings, portable lighting, and communication and ventilation devices, should be regularly inventoried, inspected, tested, and maintained to ensure proper operation in a fire. 3.6.2 Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of the Operability of Fire Protection Systems and Features A program for inspection, testing, and maintenance should be provided to verify the operability of installed fire protection systems and features. Fire protection features include passive fire protection systems such as fire barrier components and fire barrier penetration seals. Fire protection systems include fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, and fire water supply systems. The program for inspection, testing, and maintenance should be based on vendor recommendations, insurance standards, or fire protection engineering judgment, as well as on criteria specified in industry codes and standards such as those published by the NFPA. Inspection, testing, and maintenance should be documented in written procedures, with results and follow-up actions recorded. Personnel performing inspection, testing, and maintenance of installed fire protection systems and features should be trained and qualified for the type of system to which they are assigned. 3.6.3 Control of Fire Protection System Outages and Impairments The fire protection program should provide the necessary controls to minimize the duration and impact of impairments to the fire protection systems. Chapter 15,