Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 2b0752f4-9104-408c-b400-d0ec931a3dbf
Document Type: srp
Title: FIRE PROTECTION PROGRAM
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0523/ML052350030.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 9
Section ID: 9.5.1
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administrative controls should be provided as necessary to protect the operating unit from construction fire hazards. 2. Administrative Controls Administrative controls should be used to maintain the performance of the fire protection system and personnel. These controls should establish procedures to: a. Prohibit bulk storage of combustible materials inside or adjacent to safety- related buildings or systems during operation or maintenance periods. Regulatory Guide 1.39 provides guidance on housekeeping, including the disposal of combustible materials. b. Govern the handling and limitation of the use of ordinary combustible materials, combustible and flammable gases and liquids, high efficiency 9.5.1-20 Rev. 2 - July 1981 particulate air and charcoal filters, dry ion exchange resins, or other combustible supplies in safety-related areas. c. Govern the handling of and limit transient fire loads such as combustible and flammable liquids, wood and plastic products, or other combustible materials in buildings containing safety-related systems or equipment during all phases of operating, and especially during maintenance, modification, or refueling operations. d. Designate the onsite staff member responsible for the inplant fire protec- tion review of proposed work activities to identify potential transient fire hazards and specify required additional fire protection in the work activity procedure. e. Govern the use of ignition sources by use of a flame permit system to control welding, flame cutting, brazing, or soldering operations. A separate permit should be issued for each area where work is to be done. If work continues over more than one shift, the permit should be valid for not more than 24 hours when the plant is operating or for the duration of a particular job during plant shutdown. f. Control the removal from the area of all waste, debris, scrap, oil spills, or other combustibles resulting from the work activity immediately following completion of the