Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 38c9e70d-6fc5-48a9-8504-06ce4c699bb8
Document Type: srp
Title: INSERVICE INSPECTION OF CLASS 2 AND 3 COMPONENTS
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0520/ML052070450.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 6
Section ID: 6.6
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rticle NCA-2000 of Code Section III.) 37 6.6-5 DRAFT Rev. 2 - April 1996 2. Accessibility The design and arrangement of Class 2 and 3 systems are acceptable if the applicant or licensee includesshould include allowances for adequate clearances to conduct the examinations specified in Articles IWC-2000 and IWD-2000 at the frequency specified. 38 The design and arrangement of system components are acceptable if adequate clearance is provided in accordance with Subarticle IWA-1500, "Accessibility," of the Code. 39 Special design considerations are given to those systems that are intended to be examined during normal reactor operation. 3. Examination Categories and Methods The examination categories and requirements specified in the SAR are acceptable if in agreement with the criteria of Articles IWA-2000, IWC-2000, and IWD-2000 of the 40 41 Code. Every area subject to examination should fall within one or more of the examination categories and must be examined at least to the extent specified. The methods of examination for the components are also listed in the requirements of Articles IWA-2000, IWC-2000, and IWD-2000 of the Code. 42 43 The applicant's or licensee's examination techniques and procedures used for preservice inspection (PSI) or ISI are acceptable if in agreement with the following criteria: 44 a. The methods, techniques, and procedures for visual, surface, or volumetric examination are in accordance with Article IWA-2000, "Examination and 45 Inspection," of the Code. 46 b. Alternative examination methods, combination of methods, or newly developed techniques to those given in a. above are acceptable provided that the results are equivalent or superior. The acceptance standards for these alternate methods are given in Section XI, Articles IWC-3000, "Acceptance Standards," and 47 48 IWD-3000, "Acceptance Standards."49 c. The methods, procedures and requirements regarding qualification of personnel performing ultrasonic examination reflect the guidance