Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: e44802a2-dc98-4779-8b30-66b082ca0d14
Document Type: srp
Title: Suitable facilities for the storage'of records are described-and
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0523/ML052350349.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 17
Section ID: 17.4
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satisfy the regulatory position given in Regulatory Guide 1.88 (endorses N45.2.9). Alternatives to the fire protection rated provisions are acceptable if records storage facilities conform to NFPA No. 232 Class 1 for permanent-type records and that the 2-hour fire rating requirement contained in the proposed N45.2.9 standard is met by applicants in any one of the following three ways. Specifi- cally, (1) a 2-hour vault meeting NFPA No. 232; (2) 2-hour rated file containers meeting NFPA No. 232 (Class B); or (3) a 2-hour rated fire resistant file room meeting NFPA No. 232 if the following additional provisions are provided. 1. Early warning'fire detection and automatic fire suppression. should be provided, with electronic supervision at a constantly attended central station. 2. Records should be stored in fully enclosed metal cabinets. Records should not be permitted on open steel shelving. No storage of records should be permitted on the floor of the facility. Adequate access and aisle ways should be maintained at all times throughout the facility. 17.1-22 Rev. 2 - July 1981 3. Work not directly associated with.records storage or retrieval should be prohibited within the records storage facility. Examples of such prohibited activities include but are not limited to: records reproduction, film developing, and fabrication of microfiche cards. 4. Smoking and eating/drinking should be prohibited throughout the records storage facility. 5. Ventilation, temperature, and humidity control equipment should be protected inside with standard fire-door dampers where they' penetrate fire barriers bounding the storage facility.