ML19210B651

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Model Tech Specs Re Fire Detection Instrumentation,Fire Suppression Water Sys,Spray &/Or Sprinkler Sys,Carbon Dioxide Sys,Fire Hose Stations,Fire Barrier Protection Seals & Adminstrative Controls for Fire Protection
ML19210B651
Person / Time
Site: Crane Constellation icon.png
Issue date: 11/03/1976
From:
Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:
Shared Package
ML19210B646 List:
References
NUDOCS 7911110119
Download: ML19210B651 (12)


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N0Y 0 31976 INSTRUMENTATION FIRE DETECTION ynITINGCONDITIONFOROPERATION The fire detection instrumentation for each fire detection zone 3.3.3.8 shown in Table 3.3-8 shall be OPERABLE.*

APPLICABILITY: All modes ACTION:

With the number of instruments OPERABLE less than required by the Minimum Instruments OPERABLE requirement; Establish a fire watch patrol to inspec. the zone with the t

1.

inoperable instrument (s) at least once per hour; and Restore the inoperable instrument (s) to OPERABLE status within 2.

14 days, or Prepare and submit a special report to the Commission, pursuant 3.

to Specification 6.9.2, within the next 10 days outlining the cause of the malfunction and the plans for restoring the instrument (s) to OPERABLE status.

SURVEILLANCE REODIREMENTS Each of the above fire detection instruments shall be demonstrated 4.3.3.8.1 OPERABLE by performance of the manufacturer's recommended tests at least once per 6 months.

The circuitry associated with the detector alarms shall be 4.3.3.8.2 demonstrated OPERABLE at least once per 62 days for all NFPA Code 72D class A supervised circuits.

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NOV 0 31976 TABLE 3.3-8 FIRE DETECTION INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENT LOCATION (Illustrative)*

MINIMUM INSTRUMENTS OPERABLE HEAT SM0XE 1.

Containment Zone 1 Elevation Zone 2 Elevation _

2.

Control Room 3.

Cable Spreading Zone 1 Elevation Zone 2 Elevation -

4.

Computer Room 5.

Switchgear Room 6.

Remote Shutdown Panels 7.

Station Battery Rooms Zone 1 Elevation Zone 2 Elevation 8.

Turbine Zone 1 Elevation Zone 2 Elevstion __

9.

Diesel Generator Zone 1 Elevation Zone 2 Elevation 10.

Diesel Fuel Storage

11. Safety Related Pumps Zone 1 Elevation Zone 2 Elevation
12. Fuel Storage Zone 1 Elevation Zone 2 Elevation
  • List all detectors protecting safety related equipment or located in areas which contain potential fire hazards to safety related equipment.

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NOV 0 31976 PLANT SYSTEMS FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION The FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM shall be OPERABLE with; 3.7.11.1 high pressure pumps each with a capac'ity of

_ gal./ min.

with their discharge aligned to the fire suppression header.

a.

separate water supplies containing a minimum of _

b.

gallons each.

automatic initiation logic for each fire pump.

c.

APPLICABILITY: All modes ACTION:

With an inoperable redundant component; a.

In MODES 1, 2, 3 or 4 restore the component to OPERABLE 1.

status within 7 days or be in at least HOT STANDBY within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />.

In MODES 5 or 6, restore the component to OPERABLE status 2.

within 7 days or prepare and submit a Special Report to the Comission pursuant to Saecification 6.9.2 within the next 10 days outlining the cause of inocerability and the plans for restoring the ccaponent to OPERABLE status, b.

With the FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM _incpereble; 1.

In MODES 1, 2, 3 or 4:

Be in at least HOT STANDBY within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and in COLD a.

SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />, and b.

Initiate and complete within hours the procedures to provide for a backup water supply system.

hours In MODES 5 or 6 initiate and complete within 2.

tha procedures to provide for a backup water supply system.

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4 PLANT SYSTEMS SOY 03 g FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.7.11.1 The FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM shall be demonstrated OPE At least once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> by verifying the level of a.

water in the storage tanks.

b.

At least once per 31 days on a STAGGERED TEST BASIS by starting each pumo and operating it for 15 minutes on recirculation flow.

At least once per 92 days by cycling each testable valve c.

through one complete cycle.

d.

At least once per 6 months by a system flush.

e.

At least once per 12 months:

1.

By performing a system functional test which includes simulated automatic actuation of the system throughout its operating sequence and verifying that each automatic valve in the flow path actuates to its correct position, and By verifying that each pump will develop (a flow of 2.

atleast(2500)gpmatasystemheadof 250) feet.

f.

At least once per 3 years by verifying the hydraulic performance of the system, 1586 009

NOV 0 31976 PLANT SYSTEMS _

SPRAY AND/OR SPRINKLER SYSTEMS LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION The spray and/or sprinkler systems located in the following 3.7.11.2 areas shall be OPERABLE:

a.

b.

(Plantdependent) c.

APPLICABILITY: All modes ACTIONS:

With a spray and/or sprinkler system inoperable establish a continuous fire watch with backup fire suppression equipment in the unprotectedarea(s),and In MODES 1, 2, 3 or 4 restore the system to OPERABLE 1.

status within 7 days or be in at least HOT STANDBY within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />.

In MODES 5 or 6 restore the system to OPERABLE status 2.

within 7 days or crepare and' submit a Special Report to the Comission pursuant to Specification 6.9.2 within the next 10 days outlining the cause of inoperability and the plans for restoring the system to OPERABLE status.

SURVEILLANCE REOUIREMENTS The spray and/or spinkler systems sftall be demonstrated to 5e 4.7.11.2 OPERABLE:

At least once per 92 days by cycling each testable a.

valve through one complete cycle.

b.

At least once per 12 months:

By performing a system functional test which includes 1.

simulated automatic actuation of the system and verifying that the aut cetic valves in the flow path actuate to their correct positions.

By inspection of scray headers to verify their integrity 2.

3.

By inspection of each nozzle to verify no blockage.

1586 0i0

NOV 0 3 576 PLANT SYSTEMS CO2 SYSTEM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION The CO2 systems located in the following areas shall be OPERABLE 3.7.11.3 with a minimum level of

_and a minimum pressure of in the associated storage tank (s).

a.

b.

(Plantdependent) c.

APPLICABILITY:

All modes ACTION:

With a CO2 system inoperable establish a continuous fire watch a.

with backup fire suppression equipment in the unprotected area (s),and In MODES 1, 2, 3 or 4 restore the system to OPERABLE status 1.

within 7 days or be in at least HOT STANDBY within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />.

2.

In MODES 5 or 6 restore the system to OPERABLE status within 7 days or prepare and submit a Special Report to the Commission pursuant to Specification 6.9.2 within the next 10 days outlining the cause of inocerabiltty and the

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plans for restoring the system to OPERABLE status.

SURVEILLANCE RECUIREMENTS 4.7.11.3 The CO2 system shall be demonstrated OPERABLE:

a.

At least once per 7 days by verifying each CO2 storage tank level and pressure.

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At least once per l'i~ mon'ths by verifying the system valves b.

and associated ventilation dampers actuate automatically and manually to a simulated actuaticn signal. A brief flow test shall be made to verify flow from each nozzle.(" Puff Test").

1586 011

HOV 0 31976 PLANT SYSTEMS HALON SYSTEM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.7.11.4 The Halon systems located in the following areas shall be OPERABLE and the storage tanks shall have at least 95% of the full charge weight and 90% of full charge pressure a.

b.

(Plantdependent) c.

APPLICASILITY:

All modes ACTION:

o With a Halon system inoperabb establish a continuous fire watch with (backup fire suppression equipment) in the unprotected area (s),

a.

and 1.

In MODES 1, 2, 3 or 4 restore the system to OPERASLE status within 7 days or be in at least HOT STANDBY within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days <br />0.00167 hours <br />9.920635e-6 weeks <br />2.283e-6 months <br /> and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days <br />0.00833 hours <br />4.960317e-5 weeks <br />1.1415e-5 months <br />.

2.

In MODES 5 or 6 restore the system to OPERABLE status within 7 days or prepare and submit a Special Report to the Comission pursuant to Scecification 6.9.2 within the next 10 days outlining the cause of inoperability and the plans for restoring the system to OPERABLE status.

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4.7.11.4 The Halon system shall be demonstrated OPERABLE:

At least once per 3 months by verifying each Halon a.

storage tank weight and pressure At least once per l2 months by verifying the system iricluding b.

associated ventilation dampers actuate automatically to a simulated actuation signal. A flow test through headers and nozzles shall be performed to assure no bicekage. The ocerability o-the manual initiating system will also be verified.

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PLANT SYSTEMS-NOV 0 3 m FIRE HOSE STATIONS LIMITING CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION 3.7.11.5 The fire hose stations in the following locations shall be OPERABLE:

1, 2.

(Plantdependent) 3.

APPLICABILITY: All modes

' ACTION:

With a hose station inoperable, route en additional hose to the unprotected area from an OPERABLE hose station.

. SURVEILLANCE REOUIREMENTS

'4.7.11.5 Each fire hose statio-hall be verified to be OPERABLE:

At least once per 7 days by visual inspection of the a.

station to assure all equioment is available and the pressure in the standpipe is within limits, b.

At least once per 12 months by removing the hose for inspection and re-racking and replacing all gaskets in the couplings.

_At least once per 5 years, partially open hose station valves c.

to verify valve operability and no blockage.

1586 013

700V 03 b/6 PLANT SYSTEMS FIRE BARRIER PENETRATION FIRE SEALS LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.7.12 All fire barrier penetration fire seals protecting safety related areas shall be intact APPLICABILITY: All modes ACTION:

With a fire barrier penetration fire seal not intact, a continuous fire watch shall be established on each side of the penetration.

SURVEILLANCE REOUIREMENTS 4.7.12 Fire barrier penetration fire seals shall be verified to be functional by:

a.

A visual inspection at least once per 6 months, and b.

A visual inspection of a fire barrier penetration seal and a local leak test for those performing a pressure sealing function after repair.

1586 014

PROPOSED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ADDITIONS TO ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS SECTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION The following additions should be made to the Administrative Controls Section of facility technical specifications to complement the Fire Protection Program.

1.

Add a requirement to the Facility Staff specification as follows:

A Fire Brigade of members shall be maintained on site at all times. This excludes members of the minimum shift crew necessary for safe shutcown and any personnel required for other essential functions during a fire emergency.

2.

Add provisions to include the organizational arrangement for performance and monitoring of the Fire Protection Program to the appropriate organization charts and specifications.

3.

Add a new section to the training requirements as follows:

A training program for the Fire Brigade shall be maintained under the direction of the (Fire Protection Program Manager) and shall meet or exceed the requirements of Section 27 of the NFPA Code-1976.

4.

Add to those items listed for audit by the Company Nuclear Review and Audit Group (Corporate or Off-Site Comm.) the following:

The Facility Fire Protection Program and implementing procedures at least once per 24 months.

5.

Add to those items listed as requiring written procedures the following:

Fire Protection Program implementation.

6.

Add a section as follows:

Fire Protection Insoection 1.

An independent fire protection and loss prevention inspection and audit shall be performed annually utilizing either qualified off-site licensee personnel or an outside fire protection firm.

2.

An inspection and audit by an outside qualified fire consultant shall be performed at intervals no greater than 3 years.

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ERRATA SHEET FOR Appendix A to BrancN iical "osition APCSB 9.5-1,

" Guidelines for tw.lon for Nuclear Power Plants" Tabulated belcw are corrections to errors noted in Appendix A to Branch 9

Technical Position APCSB 9.5-1.

1.

Page 4 - Under B. add 1.

2.

Page S - Change 3. to (c) gmm 3.

Page 9 - Change 4. to (d)

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4.

Page 22 - Line 4 change "have" to " hour."

5.

Page 23 - Change C. to E.

6.

Page 32 - Line 3 under 6.

After 10A add " Installation" after " Portable Fire Extinguishers" 7.

Page 32 - Change D. to F.

8.

Page 47 - Change E. to G.

Also for your convenience, attached is a comparison of the Tabla of Contents for Branch Technical Position 9.5-1, Appendix A to BTP 9.3-1 and Regulatory Guide 1.120.

It should be noted that (1) while the STP and the Regulatory Guide contain almost verbatim identical information, the format and sequence of information presented in the two documents differ somewhat, and (2) the information sequence in Appendix A to STP 9.5-1 parallels that in Regulatory Guide 1.120 rather than BTP 9.5-1.

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APPL!NDIX A TO lti; Gill.ATOltY ISTP 9. 5-1 GillDl! 1.12D POSITION 9.5-1 I.

De fini t i ons 11.

Introduction A.

Introduction Ill.

Discussion 11 Discussion IV.

Positions Positions C.

llegulatory Position A.

Overall itequirements of a A.

Overall itequirements of 1.

Overall itequirements cl Nuclea r-Plant Fi re Pro-Nuclear Plant Fire Pro-the Fire Protection Program tection Program tection Program II. Administrative Proccitures,

2.

Administrative Procedures, Cont rols and Fi re lirigade Controls, and Fire lirigade C.

Quali ty Assurance Program 3.

Quality Assurance Program M

11. General Guidelines for Plant D.

General Guidelines for 4.

General Plant Guidelines O

Pro *ection Plant Protection 6

9 1.

Iluilding Design 1.

Iluilding Design a.

iluilding Design M

2.

Control of Combustibles 2.

Control of Combustibles b.

Control of Combustibles 3.

lilectrical Cable Const ruction, 3.

tilect ric Cable Const ruc-c.

filectrical Cabic Con-g 9

Cable Trays and Cable Pene-tion, Cable Trays and struction, Cabic 't ray s,

trations Cable Penetrations and Cable Penetrations E ') c3 1.

Ventilation 4.

Ventilation d.

Ventilation

' ::9 S.

1.igbting and Communi-5.

1.ightiog and Communi-e.

1.ighting and Communi-cations cations cations g

y 6.

Administ rative Procedures, Controls and Fire llrigade 7.

Quali ty Assurance C.

Fire Detection and Suppression Fire Detection and Suppression 5.

Fire Detection and Suppression g

C D.

Guidelines for Speci fic Plar.t F.

Guidelines for Speci fic 6.

Guidelines for Specific Areas Plant Areas Plant Areas C

11. Special Protection Guidelines G.

Special Protection 7.

Special Protection Guidelines Guidelines N

D.

Implementation Ite fe rences V.

Ite t e rences