Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 05a851a6-07ff-41b4-8528-a032ba433e04
Document Type: srp
Title: FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0327/ML032740044.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 9
Section ID: 9.5.1
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ictated by the fire hazard analysis to facilitate access and use for firefighting operations. Standpipe and hose stations should meet the provisions of Regulatory Guide 1.189 and NFPA 14 for Class III standpipes. Water supply calculations should demonstrate that the water supply system can meet standpipe pressure and flow demands per NFPA 14. Fire hose should meet the recommendations of NFPA 1961, "Standard on Fire Hose," and should be hydrostatically tested in accordance with the recommendations of NFPA 1962, "Standard for the Care, Use, and Service Testing of Fire Hose Including Couplings and Nozzles." 6.4.2 Hydrants and Hose Houses Plant fire mains should have hydrants installed to provide full exterior coverage and sufficient flow for required manual hose streams demands. Manual firefighting equipment such as hose, nozzles, fittings and tools should be provided in hose houses or on mobile carts or trucks. Hydrant and manual suppression equipment should be provided as specified in Regulatory Guide 1.189 and NFPA 24. 6.4.3 Manual Foam For flammable and combustible liquid fire hazards, consideration should be given to the use of foam systems for manual fire suppression protection. These systems should comply with the requirements of NFPA 11, NFPA 11A, and NFPA 11C, "Standard for Mobile Foam Apparatus," as applicable. 6.4.4 Fire Extinguishers Portable or wheeled fire extinguishers should be provided in areas that contain or could present a fire exposure hazard to equipment important to safety. Dry chemical extinguishers should be installed with due consideration given to possible adverse effects on equipment important to safety installed in the area. NFPA 10, "Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers," provides guidance on the installation, use and application of portable fire extinguishers. 6.5 Manual Firefighting Capabilities 6.5.1 Fire Brigade The fire protection program should describe the onsite firefighting capability. Minimum fire brigade staffing should be