Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: ef80f444-3259-4db1-b721-096a73435ff7
Document Type: srp
Title: CONTAINMENT LEAKAGE TESTING
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0520/ML052070464.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 6
Section ID: 6.2.6
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rol and should be subject to periodic surveillance, to assureensure their integrity and to verify the effectiveness of 26 administrative controls. The testing requirements for BWR drywell steam bypass are discussed in SRP Section 6.2.1.1.C. Technical Rationale27 The technical rationale for application of these acceptance criteria is discussed in the following paragraphs:28 1. Compliance with GDC 52 requires that the reactor containment and associated equipment be designed so that periodic integrated leak rate testing can be conducted at containment design pressure. GDC 52 applies to SRP Section 6.2.6 because the review focuses on containment leakage rate testing, which includes the integrated leak rate testing specified in GDC 52. The requirement for integrated leak rate testing of the reactor containment is imposed to ensure that it will function as designed in the event of an accident. Meeting the requirements of GDC 52 provides assurance that the reactor containment will function as designed and that releases of fission products to the environment will not result in offsite radiation doses in excess of the guideline doses specified in 10 CFR Part 100.29 2. Compliance with GDC 53 requires that the reactor containment be designed to permit (a) periodic inspection of penetrations, (b) an appropriate surveillance program, and (c) periodic testing of the leaktightness of penetrations with resilient seals and expansion bellows. GDC 53 applies to SRP Section 6.2.6 because the review broadly covers containment testing. The requirement for inspection, surveillance, and periodic testing of reactor containment penetrations, particularly those with resilient seals and expansion bellows, 6.2.6-5 DRAFT Rev. 3 - April 1996 because these penetrations are among the containment vessel components most likely to be the source of leakage. Meeting the requirements of GDC 53 provides assurance that containment penetrations will function as designed in terms of leakage and will not