Document: NRC Regulatory Guide
Document ID: 8e45dce1-e1e7-4415-b1dd-7e2a610e545b
Document Type: regulatory_guide
Title: Fire Protection for Nuclear Power Plants (Rev. 4)
Source: NRC Regulatory Guide Division 1
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2023/ML20231A835.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
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Section ID: RG-1.189
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tions The FPP should be under the direction of an individual who has available staff personnel knowledgeable in both fire protection and nuclear safety. Plant personnel should be adequately trained in the administrative procedures that implement the FPP and the emergency procedures related to fire protection. 1.6.1 Fire Protection Staff Training and Qualifications Fire protection staff should meet the following qualifications: a. The formulation of the FPP and its implementation should be the responsibility of personnel prepared by training and experience in fire protection and in nuclear plant safety to provide a comprehensive approach in directing the FPP for the nuclear power plant. A fire protection engineer (or a consultant) who is a graduate of an engineering curriculum of accepted standing and who: (1) has at least four years of practice indicative of growth in engineering competency and achievement, three of which were in responsible charge (this satisfies the eligibility requirements as a Professional Member grade in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) in October 2020); or (2) is a graduate of an engineering curriculum of accepted standing and is a licensed professional fire protection engineer in the State in which the plant is located, should be a member of the organization responsible for the formulation and implementation of the FPP. b. The fire brigade members’ qualifications should include satisfactory completion of a physical examination for performing strenuous activity and fire brigade training, as described in Regulatory Position 1.6.4. c. The personnel responsible for maintaining and testing the fire protection systems should be qualified by training and experience for such work. d. The personnel responsible for training the fire brigade should be qualified by knowledge, suitable training, and experience for such work. 1.6.2 General Employee Training Each nuclear plant employee has a responsibility to respond to plant fires. General