Document: 10 CFR Part 73
Document ID: 204733df-580e-4d3a-8c6c-ce7912360a31
Document Type: cfr
Title: Requirements for physical protection of licensed activities in nuclear power reactors against radiological sabotage.
Source: 10 CFR Part 73
Source URL: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/part-73/section-73.55
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Section ID: 73.55
CFR Part: 73
CFR Title: 10

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rea to include physical barriers and vital area portals. ( v ) Armed security patrols shall periodically inspect vital areas to include the physical barriers used at all vital area portals. ( vi ) The licensee shall provide random patrols of all accessible areas containing target set equipment. ( vii ) Security personnel shall be trained to recognize obvious indications of tampering consistent with their assigned duties and responsibilities. ( viii ) Upon detection of tampering, or other threats, the licensee shall initiate response in accordance with the security plans and implementing procedures. ( 6 ) Illumination. ( i ) The licensee shall ensure that all areas of the facility are provided with illumination necessary to satisfy the design requirements of § 73.55(b) and implement the protective strategy. ( ii ) The licensee shall provide a minimum illumination level of 0.2 foot-candles, measured horizontally at ground level, in the isolation zones and appropriate exterior areas within the protected area. Alternatively, the licensee may augment the facility illumination system by means of low-light technology to meet the requirements of this section or otherwise implement the protective strategy. ( iii ) The licensee shall describe in the security plans how the lighting requirements of this section are met and, if used, the type(s) and application of low-light technology. ( j ) Communication requirements. ( 1 ) The licensee shall establish and maintain continuous communication capability with onsite and offsite resources to ensure effective command and control during both normal and emergency situations. ( 2 ) Individuals assigned to each alarm station shall be capable of calling for assistance in accordance with the security plans and the licensee's procedures. ( 3 ) All on-duty security force personnel shall be capable of maintaining continuous communication with an individual in each alarm station, and vehicle escorts shall maintain continuous communication