Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 8238d583-b5fc-4a78-9cf3-4407f130bbbd
Document Type: srp
Title: SYSTEM QUALITY GROUP CLASSIFICATION
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0631/ML063190003.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 3
Section ID: 3.2.2
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ared requesting clarification, in order to ensure a clear understanding of the quality group classifications assigned to a system by the applicant. Exceptions and alternatives to the specified quality group classifications of RG 1.26 or the guidance identified in Appendix A are acceptable only if application of an "equivalent quality level" is justified. In such cases, justification can be demonstrated if: the component is classified to meet the criteria of a higher group classification than specified in RG 1.26 or alternative design rules are based on the use of a more conservative design; the extent of component nondestructive examination is equal to or greater than the provisions of the specified code; and the quality assurance requirements of Appendix B, 10 CFR Part 50 are met. For review of a DC application, the reviewer should follow the above procedures to verify that the design, including requirements and restrictions (e.g., interface requirements and site parameters), set forth in the final safety analysis report (FSAR) meets the acceptance criteria. DCs have referred to the FSAR as the design control document (DCD). The reviewer should also consider the appropriateness of identified COL action items. The reviewer may identify additional COL action items; however, to ensure these COL action items are addressed during a COL application, they should be added to the DC FSAR. For review of a COL application, the scope of the review is dependent on whether the COL applicant references a DC, an early site permit (ESP) or other NRC approvals (e.g., manufacturing license, site suitability report or topical report). For review of both DC and COL applications, SRP Section 14.3 should be followed for the review of ITAAC. The review of ITAAC cannot be completed until after the completion of this section. 3.2.2-9 Revision 2 - March 2007 IV. EVALUATION FINDINGS The reviewer verifies that the applicant has provided sufficient information and that the review and