Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 9c20ec9e-fd1b-4e50-a8af-e8785949754b
Document Type: srp
Title: PHYSICAL SECURITY — REVIEW OF PHYSICAL SECURITY SYSTEM DESIGNS –
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1414/ML14140A210.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 13
Section ID: 13.6.2
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gn requirements that should be addressed for the nuclear island and structures in the scope of a DC application, in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR 52.47. The descriptions for the design of physical security systems that are within the nuclear island and structures should include the SSCs for interior detection/assessment, communication, delay, security response, and access control relied on to protect against the DBT, including insider threats. However, applicants for certification of a standard design or applicants for a COL may choose different methods or approaches for the design of a physical 13.6.2-4 Revision 2 – June 2015 protection system. The reviewer should apply the following criteria to determine if design descriptions of physical security systems may be omitted from the scope of the application: (a) Physical security systems or functions will not be located within the nuclear island or structures, or (b) Physical security systems will not be integral to the construction of the nuclear island and structures (e.g., independent of building structure, portable, etc.). Based on the above criteria, hereinafter referred to as criterion 3(a) or criterion 3(b), the DC applicant need not address the design elements and associated description in Table 13.6.2.1, as noted. The two criteria are based on how, what, and where the design of physical security systems are provided to meet prescriptive requirements. The descriptions for the scope of design for physical security should clearly specify the design elements that are outside the scope of the standard design, and indicate clearly that the COL applicant referencing the DC will complete and describe the remaining designs for physical security systems for meeting performance and prescriptive regulatory requirements. In some instances, a COL applicant may be allowed to use an administrative measure (e.g., observation by security personnel) in lieu of design feature. Each matter subject to one of the