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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pproval should include a technical justification for the proposed alternative approach. The technical justification should address the criteria described in Regulatory Guide 1.189, Positions 1.8.1 and 1.8.2. Only those deviations that adversely affect the ability to achieve and maintain safe shutdown in the event of a fire need prior approval by the NRC. c. Fire Protection Program Exemptions Plant-specific conditions may preclude compliance with one or more of the provisions specified in 10 CFR Part 50, Appendix R. In such a case, the licensee should demonstrate, by means of a detailed fire hazards analysis, that the existing protection, or that the existing protection in conjunction with proposed modifications, will provide an adequate level of safety. The exemption request and attendant fire hazards analysis should provide a sound technical basis that clearly demonstrates that the fire protection defense-in-depth philosophy is appropriately maintained and that the exemption is technically justified. Regulatory Guide 1.189 provides detailed criteria and guidelines for fire protection program exemption requests, including general conditions necessary for acceptance. d. Changes to Design Certifications Changes to fire protection program elements reviewed and approved in accordance with the design certification requirements of 10 CFR Part 52 must follow the change processes described in the regulation. IV. EVALUATION FINDINGS SPLB verifies that sufficient information has been provided and that the review is adequate to support conclusions of the following type, to be included in the staff’s safety evaluation report: Revision 4 - October 2003 9.5.1-11 a. Applications The staff concludes that the fire protection program’s design criteria and bases are acceptable and meet the requirements of 10 CFR Part 50, §50.48 and other applicable acceptance criteria (staff should specify the applicable criteria depending on the type and scope of review). This conclusion is