Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 96185d4c-1b6a-42fc-8383-9a85fb0e57e4
Document Type: srp
Title: OVERHEAD HEAVY LOAD HANDLING SYSTEMS
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0703/ML070380201.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 9
Section ID: 9.1.5
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evaluation of how the proposed alternatives provide an acceptable method of complying with the relevant NRC requirements identified in Subsection II. The general objective of the review is to confirm that either the OHLHS has been designed for a highly reliable handling system or the potential consequences of a dropped load have been evaluated for acceptable consequences. 1. The licensee describes the physical arrangement of heavy load handling systems for stored fuel and safe shutdown equipment. 2. The licensee describes the loads to be handled by the systems and lifting devices to be used with those loads. 3. The licensee describes a heavy load handling program consistent with the NRC general programmatic guidelines for design, operation, testing, maintenance, and inspection of heavy handling systems. The intent is to reduce the probability and mitigate the consequences of an accidental load drop. The following guidelines should be implemented for heavy load handling in all areas of the facility housing safety-related SSCs: A. Safe load paths should be defined for movement of heavy loads to minimize the potential for a load drop on irradiated fuel in the reactor vessel or spent fuel pool or on safe shutdown equipment. Paths should be defined clearly in procedures and equipment layout drawings. B. Procedures should cover load handling operations for heavy loads in the proximity of irradiated fuel or safe shutdown equipment. Procedures should include (i) identification of required equipment, (ii) inspection and acceptance criteria, (iii) steps to be followed in handling load, (iv) the safe load path, and (v) other precautions. C. Operators should be trained and qualified and conduct themselves in accordance with chapter 2-3.1 of ASME B30.2-2005, “Overhead and Gantry Cranes.” D. The crane should be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with chapter 2-2 of ASME B30.2-2005 “Overhead and Gantry Cranes” prior to use. E. Special lifting devices should