ML18047A394

Proposed Tech Specs 3.22.3 & 4.17.5 Re Fire Protection Sys

ML18047A394
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Site:	Palisades
Issue date:	06/25/1982
From:	CONSUMERS ENERGY CO. (FORMERLY CONSUMERS POWER CO.)
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ML18047A392	List: ML18047A391 ML18047A393 ML18047A394
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NUDOCS 8206290412
Download: ML18047A394 (2)

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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

3. 22. 3 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM LHlITING CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION 3.22.3.1 The sprinkler systems located in the following areas shall be OPERABLE:

a. Cable Spreading Room/Switchgear Room 1-C

b. Switchgear Room lD

c. Diesel Generator Room 1 d. Diesel Generator Room 1-2

e. Southwest Cable Penetrating Room

f. Cable Way Room 328

g. Intake Structure Room 136 and 136A

h. North Cable Penetrations Room APPLICABILITY:

Whenever equipment in, the sprinkler protected area is required to be operable.

ACTION:

1. With one or more of the above required sprinkler systems inoperable,

_establish a continuous fire watch with backup fire suppression equipment in the unprotected area(s) within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />. Restore the system(s) to operable status within 14 days, or, in lieu of any other report required by Specification 6.9.2, prepare and submit a Special Report to the Commission within the next 30 days outlining the action taken, the cause of the inoperability and the plans and schedule for restoring the system to operable status.* *

2. In the event this Limiting Condition for Operation and/or associated Action requirements cannot be satisfied; any provisions relating to the operating restrictions on the plant are not applicable.

Basis Refer to Basis Section 3.22.2.

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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM 4.17.5* PENETRATION FIRE BARRIERS SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.17.5.1 Each of the penetration fire barriers shall be verified to be functional by a visual.inspection at least once per 18 months and prior to declaring a penetration fire barrier functional following repairs or maintenance.

Basis The functional integrity of the penetration fire barriers ensures that fires will be confined or adequately retarded from spreading to adjacent.

portions of the faciiity. This design feature minimizes the possibility' of a single fire rapidly involving several areas of the facility prior to detection and extinguishment. The penetration fire barriers are a passive element in the facility fire protection program and are subject to periodic inspections.

4-80 PROPOSED