ML19326C176
| ML19326C176 | |
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| Site: | Arkansas Nuclear  |
| Issue date: | 12/02/1976 |
| From: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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l' NOV 03 575 DEFINITIONS The following definition should be added to Section 1.0, DEFINITIONS, of facility technical specifications to complement the Fire Protection Program:
" FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM:
A FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM shall consist of: a water source (s);
gravity tank (s) or pump (s); and distribution piping with associated
.sectionclizing control or isolation valves. Such valves include yard hydrant curb valves, and the first valve ahead of the water flow alarm device on each sprinkler, hose standpipe or spray system riser."
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N0y 03 373 INSTRUMENTATION
, FIRE DETECTION LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.3.3.8 The fire detection instrumentation for each fire detection zone 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; 1.
Establish a fire watch patrol to inspec.t the zone with the inoperable instrument (s) at least once per hour; and 2.
Restore the inoperable instrument (s) to OPERABLE status within 14 days, or 3.
Prepare and submit a special report to the Comission, pursuani.
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 REOUIREMENTS 4.3.3.8.1 Each of the above fire detection instruments shall be demonstrated OPERABLE by performance of the manufacturer's recommended tests at least once per 6 months.
4.3.3.8.2 The circuitry associated with the detector alarms shall be wc'nstrated OPERABLE at least once per 62 days for all NF?A Coca 72D class A supervised circuits.
TABLE 3.3-8 NOV 0 31976 FIRE DETECTION INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTLOCATION(Illustrative)*
MINIMUM INSTRUMENTS OPERABLE HEAT SMOKE 1.
Containment Zone 1 Elevaticr.
Zone 2 Elevation 2.
Control Room 3.
Cable Spreading Zene 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 Elevation 9.
Diesel Generator j
Zone 1 ~ Elevation
-l Zone 2 Elevation i
- 10. Diesel Fuel Storage 1
- 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 3.7.11.1 The FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM shall be OPERABLE with; a.
high pressure pumps each with a capacity of _
gal./ min.
with their discharge aligned to the fire suppression header.
b.
separate water supplies containing a minimum of _
gallons each.
c.
automatic initiation logic for each fire pump.
APPLICABILITY: All modes ACTION:
a.
With an inoperable redundant component; 1.
In ' MODES 1, 2, 3 or 4 restore the component to OPERABLE 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 component to OPERABLE status within 7 days or prepare 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 component to OPERABLE status, b.
With the FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM inoperable; 1.
In MODES 1, 2, 3 or 4:
a.
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 />, and b.
Initiate and complete within hours the procedures to proyide for a backup water supply system.
2.
In MODES 5 or 6 initiate and complete within hours the procedures to provide for a backup water supply system.
PLANT SYSTEMS NOV 03 37g FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.7.11.1 The FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTZM shall be demonstrated OPEPJSLE:
a.
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 water in the storage tanks.
b.
At least once per 31 days on a STAGGERED TEST BASIS by starting each pump and operating it for 15 minuter on recirculation flow.
c.
At least once per 92 days by cycling each testable valve 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 tnat each automatic valve in the flow path actuates to its correct position, and 2.
By verifying that each pump will develop a flow of at least (2500) gpm at a system head of (250) feet, f.
At least once per 3 years by verifying the hydraulic performance of the system.
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NOV 0 3 576 PLANT SYSTEMS SPRAY AND/OR SPRINKLER SYSTEMS LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.7.11.2 The spray and/or sprinkler systems located in the following 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 1.
In MODES 1, 2, 3 or 4 restore the system to OPERABLE 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 Specification 6.9.2 within the next 10 days outlining the cause of inoperability and the plans for rertoring the system to OPERABLE status.
SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.7.11.2 The spray and/or spinkler systems shall be demonstrated to be OPERABLE:
a.
At least once per 92 days by cycling each testable valve through one complete cycle.
b.
At least once per 12 months:
1.
By performing a system functional test which includes simulated automatic actuation of the system and verifying that the automatic valves in the flow path actuate o their correct positions.
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Bi inspection of spray headers to verify their integtity 3.
By inspection of each nozzle to verify no blockage.
PLANT SYSTEMS CO2 SYSTEM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.7.11.3 The C02 systems located in the following areas shall be OPERABLE with a minimum level of and a minimum pressure of in the associated storage tank (s),
a.
b.
(Plantdependent) c.
APPLICABILITY:
All modes ACTION:
a.
With a CO2 system inoperable establish a continuous fire watch with backup fire suppression equipment in the unprotected area (s),and 1.
in MODES 1, 2, 3 or 4 restore the system to OPERABLE 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 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 REQUIREMENTS 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.
b.
At least once per 12 months by verifying the system valves and associated ventilation dampers actuate automatically and manually to a simulated actuation signal. A brief flow test shall be made to verify flow from each nozzle.(" Puff Test").
NOV 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.
APPLICABILITY:
All modes ACTION:
a.
With a Halon system inoperable establish a continuous fire watch with (backup fire suppression equipment) in the unprotected area (s),
and 1.
In MODES 1, 2, 3 or 4 restore the system to OPERABLE status within 7 days or be in at least HOT STANDBY within 6 hoyrs 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 Specification 6.9.2 within the next 10 days outlining the cause of inoperability and the plans for restoring the system to OPERABLE status.
SURVEI!'_ANCE REOUIREMENTS 4.7.11.4 The Halon system shall be demonstrated OPERABLE:
a.
At least once per 3 months by verifying each Halon storage tank weight and pressure b.
At least once per 12 months by verifying the system including associated ventilation dampers actuate autometically to a simulated actuation signal. A flow test through headers and nozzles shall be performed to assure no b'ockegc. The operability of the manual initiating system vill also be verified.
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PLANT SYSTEMS ggy 0 3 376 FIRE HOSE STATIONS LIMITIN'G 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 an additional hose to the unprotected area from an OPERABLE hose station.
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'4.7.11.5 Each fire hose station shall be verified to be OPERABLE:
a.
At least once per 7 days by visual inspection of the station to assure all equipment 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.
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NQY 03 kv6 PLANT SYSTEMS FIRE 8ARRIER PENETRATION FIRE SEALS 1.!MITING 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.
SURk?ILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.7.12 Fire barrier penetration fire seals shall be verified to be functional by:
A visual inspection at least once per 6 months, and a.
b.
A visual inspection of a fire barrier penetration seal
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and a local leak test for those perfonning a pressure sealing function after repair.
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PROPOSED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ADDITIONS TO ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS SECTION FOR FIRE PROTECTION The following ad'itions 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 shutdown 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.
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Add a section as fo!)ows:
Fire Protection Inspection 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 Appendia A to Branch Technical Position APCSB 9.5-1,
" Guidelines for Fire Protection for Nuclear Power Plants" f
. Tabulated below are corrections to errors noted in Appendix A to Branch Technical Position APCSB'9.5-1.
1.
Page 4 - Under B. add 1.
d 2.
Page 8 - Change 3. to (c) 3.
Page 9 - Change 4. - to (d) 4.
Page 22 - Line'4 change "have" to " hour."
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Page 23 - Change C. to E.
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Page 32 - Line 3 under 6.
i After 10A add " Installation" aftei " Portable Fire Extinguishers".
7 Page 32 - Change D. to F.
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Page 47'- Change E. to G.
Also for your convenience, attached is a comparison of the Tabic of Contents for Branch Technical Position 9.5-1, Appendix A~ to BTP 9.5-1 and' Regulatory Guid6 1.120.
It should be noted that (1) while the BTP J
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 BTP 9.5-1 parallels that in~Regulat'ory Guide 1.120 rather than'BTP 9.5-1.
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BRANCII TECilNICAL POSITION 9.5-1 APPliNDIX A TO BTP 9.5-1 RI. Gill.ATORY GillDI: 1.120
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Definitions II.
Introduction III. Discussion A.
Introduction IV.
Positions 11. Discussion Positions C.
Regulatory Position A.
Overall Requirements of a A.
Nuclear Plant Fire -Pro-Overall Requi rements of 1.
Overall Requirements of tection. Program Nuclear Plat Fire Pro-tection Program the Irire Protection Program B.
Administrative Procedures, 2.
Controls and Fire Ilrigade A Iminist rat ive Procedures, Cont rols, and Fi re lirigade C.
Quality Assurance Progtam 3.
B.
General Guidelines for Plant Quality Assurance Program D.
Genera 1 GuideIines for
.l. Genera 1 Plant Guidelines Protection Plant Protect ion 1.
Bttilding Design 1.
linilding Design 2.
Control of Combustibles Iluilding Design a.
2.
Cont rol of Combustibles b.
Control of Combustibles 3.
Electrical Cable Construction, 3.
Electric Cable Construe-Cable Trays and Cable Pene-t ra tions tion, Cable Trays and tilectrical Cable Con-c.
Cable Penet rations s t ruc t i on, Cable 'I r.9 3, 4.
Ventilation and Cable Penet rations
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Ventilatinn 5.
I.ighting and Communi-d.
Ventilation 5.
1.ighting and Communi-cations 1.ighting and Communi-e.
cations 6.
Adminis t ra t i ve Procedures,
cations Controls and Fire llrigade 7.
Quality Assurance
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Fire Detection and Suppression I:.
Fire Detection and Suppiestion 5.
D.
Guidelines for Speci fic Plant I:i re lietect ion and Suppressio i 1:. Guidelines for Speci fie Areas 6
Guidelines for Speci fic Plant Areas E.
Special Protection Guidelines Plant Areas G.
Special Protection 7.
Special Protection Guide 1ines Cuide1ines V.
Re ferences D.
Implementation Re fe rences
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