ML19340A964

Sample Tech Specs 3.3 & 4.3 Re Fire Protection

ML19340A964
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Site:	Dresden
Issue date:	05/12/1977
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INSTRUMENTATION FIRE DETECTION i

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3.3.3.8

/.s a minimum, the fire detection instrumentation for eacn fire I

detection zone shown in Table 3.3-8 shall be OPERABLE.

APPLICABILITY: At all times when equipment in that fire detection zone I'

is required to be OPERABLE.

l ACTION:

With the number of OPERABLE fire detection instruments less than required by Table 3.3-8; 1.

Within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />, establish a fire watch patrol to inspect the zone with the inoperable instrument (s) at least once per hour, and 2.

Restore the inoperable instrument (s) to OPERABLE status within

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14 days or prepare and submit a special report to the Comis-

-sion pursuant 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.

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The provisions of Specifications 3.0.3 and 3.0.4 are not applicable.

I SURVEILLt.dCE REQUIREMENTS 4.3.3.8.1 Each of the above fire detection instruments shall be demon-strated OPERABLE:

a.

At least once per 6 months by a CHANNEL FUNCTIONAL TEST, ar.d b.

At least once per 12 months by performance of a Channel Calibratian.

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

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t TA 3LE 3.'3-8 FIRE DETECTION INSTRUMENTS

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INSTRUMENT LOCATION (Illustrative)*

MINIMUM INSTRUMENTS OPERABLE

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Containment Zone 1 Elevation

,i Zone 2 Elevation-2.

Control ' Room 3.

Cable Spreading Zone 1 Elevation l

Zone 2 Elevation 4.

Computer Room 2

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Switchgear Room 6.

Remote Shutdown Panels P

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Station Battery Rooms Zone 1 Elevation Zone 2' Elevation i

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Turbile Zone 1 Elevation Zone 2 Elevation j

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Diesel Generator f

Zone 1 Elevation Zone 2 Elevation 10.

Diesel Fuel Storage 11.

Safety Related Pumps 4

Zone 1 Elevation Zone 2 Elevation 12.

Fuel Storage-Zone 1 Elevation L

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Zone 2 Elevation

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3.7.11.1 The FIRE-SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM shall be OPERABLE with; a.

(2) high pressure pumps each with a capacity of g pm.

with their discharge aligned to the -fire suppression header.

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Separate water supplies each containing a minimum of gallons.

c.

Automatic initiation logic for each fire pump.

APPLICABILITY: At all times.

ACTION:

a.

With less than the above required equipnent, restore the inoperab' a equipment to OPERABLE status within 7 days or prepare and submit a Special Report to the Commission pursuant to Specifi-cation 6.9.2 within the next 10 days outlining the plans and procedures to be used to provide for the loss of redundancy in this system.

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With no FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM OPERABLE,within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br />; I

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Establish a backup FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM.

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Notify the ComEissio'~n pursuant to Sepcification 6.9.2 outlining j

the actions taken and the plans and schedule for restoring the l

system to OPERASLE status.

c.

Restore the FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM to OPERASLE status within 14 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 the malfunction and th.e plans for restoring the system to OPERABLE status.

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WATER SYSTEM SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (Continued) 4.7.11.1 The FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM shall be demonstrated OPERABLE:

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At least once per 7 days by verifying the water supply volume.

At least once per 31 days on a STdGGERED TEST BASIS by starting b.

each pump and operating it for at least 15 minutes on recircu-lation flow.

At least once per 92 d'ays by, cycling each testable valve through c.

one complete cycle.

d.

(At least once per 6 months by per'ormance of a system flush if required by local water conditions).

e.

At least once per 18 months:

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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.

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By verifying that each pump develops at least (2500) gpm at a system head of (250) feet.

t At least once per 3 years by performing flow tests of the system f.

in accordance with Chapter 5, Section 11 of Fire Protection t

Handbook, 14th Edition published by National Fire Protection Association.

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i SPRAY AND/0R SPRINKLER SYSTEMS

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LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION I

3.7.11.2 The following spray and!.sr sprinkler systems located in the

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following areas shall be OPERABLE:

a.

(Plant dependent - to be listed by name and location.)

b.

c.

APPLICABILITY: At all times when equipment in the area is required to be OPERABLE.

ACTION:

a.

With a spray and/or sprinkler system inoperable establish a continuous fire watch with backup fire suppression equipment for the unprotected area (s), within I hour.

b.

Restore the system to OPERABLE status within 14 days or pre-pare'and submit a Special Report to the Commission pursuant to i

Specification 6.9.2 within the next 10 days outlining the cause of inoperability and the plans for restoring the system i

to OPERABLE status.

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4.7.11.2 The spray and/or sprinkler 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 18 months:

1.

By performing a system functional test wh'ch includes.

simulated automatic actuation of the systim and verify-ing that the automatic valves in the flot path actuate to their correct positions.

2.

By inspection of spray headers to verify their integrity.

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SPRAY AND/0R SPRINKLER SYSTEMS SURVEILLANCE REOUIREMENTS (Continued) 3.

By inspection of eac.h nozzle to verify no blockage.

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At least once per 3 years by performing an air flow test through each spray / sprinkler header and verifying each spray /

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sprinkler nozzle is unobstructed.

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LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.7.11.3 The following C02 systems shall be OPERABLE with a minimum level of and a minimum pressure of

' in the associated storage tank (s).

a.

(Plant dependent - to be listed by name and location.)

b.

c.

i APPLICABILITY: At all times when the equipment in the area is required

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to be OPERABLE.

ACTION:

a.

With a CO2 system inoperable, establish a continuous fire watch with backup fire suppression equipment for the unpro-tected area (s), within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />.

b.

Restore the system to OPERABLE status within 14 deys or pre-nare'and submit a Special Report to the Commission pursuant to j

Specification 6.9.2 within the next 10 days outlining the cause of inoperability and the plans for restoring the system to OPERABLE status.

f SURVEILLANCE PEQUIREMENTS 4.7.11.3 The CO system shall be demonstrated OPERABLE:

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At least once per 7 days by verifying each CO storage tank 2

level and. pressure.

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At least once per 18 months by verifying ti a system valves and associated sentilation dampers actuate automatically and i

manually to a simulated actuation signal.

A brief flow test shall be made to verify flow from each nozzle.

(" Puff Test").

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q PLANT SYSTEMS HALON SYSTEM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION 3.7.11.4 The following Halon systems shall be OPERABLE with the storage tanks having at least.95% of full charge weight and 90% of full charge pressure.

a.

(Plant dependent - to be listed by name and location.)

b.

c.

APPLICABILITY: At all times when the equipment in the area is required to be OPERABLE.

ACTION:

a.

With a Halon system inoperable establish a continuous fire watch with backup fire suppression equipment for the unpro-tected area (s), within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />.

b.

Restore the system to OPERABLE status within 14 days or pre-pare and submit a Special Report to the Commission 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 RE0UIREMENTS 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 18 months by:

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Verifying the system, including associated ventilation dampers, actuates automatically to a simulated test signal.

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Performance of a flow test through headers and nozzles to assure no blockage.

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PLANT SYSTEMS HALON SYSTEM SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS (Continued) 3.

Verifying the OPERABILITY of the manual initiating system.

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PLANT SYSTEMS FIRE H0SE STATIONS LIMITING CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION 3.7.11.r The following fire hose s,tations shall be OPERABLE:

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(Plant dependent - to be listed by location and size.)

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3.

t APPLICABILITY: At all times when the equipment in the area is required to be OPERABLE.

J ACTION:

With a hose station inoperable, route an additional equivalent capacity hose to the unprotected area from an OPERABLE hose station within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />.

SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.7.11.5 Each fire hose station shall be verified OPERABLE:

a.

At least once per 31 days by visual inspection of the station

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to assure all equipment is available and the pressure in the standpipe is within limits.

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At least once per 18 months by removing the hose for inspection and re-racking and replacing all gaskets in the couplings that are degraded.

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At least once per 3 years, partially open each hose station valve to verify valve operability and no blockage.

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_ FIRE BARRIER PENETRATION FIRE SEALS-LIMITIM CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION 3.7.12 All penetration fire barriers protecting safety related areas shall be functional.

APPLICABILITY: At all times.

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a.

With a penetration fire barrier non-functional, a continuous t

fire watch shall be established on at least one ' side of the affected penetratien within 1 hour1.157407e-5 days <br />2.777778e-4 hours <br />1.653439e-6 weeks <br />3.805e-7 months <br />.

b.

The provisions of 3.0.3 and 3.0.4 are not applicable.

l SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.7.12.1 Penetration fire barriers shall be verified to be functional by a visual inspection; a.

At least once per 18 months, and b.

Prior' to declaring a fire penetration seal functional following -

~i-repairs or maintenance.

4.7.12.2 Penetration fire barriers that perform a pressure sealing function shall be verified to be functional by performance of a local leakage test prior.to declaring a penetration fire barrier functional following repairs or. maintenance.

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n The-following items should be added to the appropriate indicated sections of the Technical Specifications.

DEFINITIONS:

" FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM:

1.27 A FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM shall censist of: a water source (s);

gravity tank (s) or pump (s); and distribution piping with associa;<d sectionalizing control or isolation valves.

Such valves shall 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."

ADMINISTRATION CONTROLS 6.2.2.f.

A Fire Brigade of at least me-3ers shall be maintained onsite at all times. This excludes members of the minimum shift crew nec-essary for safe shutdown of the plant and any personnel required for other essential functions during a fire energency.

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Figures 6.2-1 and 6.2-2 Add provisions to include the organizational arrangracnt for performance and monitoring of the Fire Protection Program.

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

6.5.2.8.i The Facility Fire Protection Program and implementing pro-cedures at least once per 24 months.

6.5.2.8.j An independent fire protection and loss prevention inspection and audit shall be performed annually utilizing either qualified offsite licensee personnel or an outside fire protection firm.

6.5.2.8.k An inspection and audit of the fire protection and loss prevention program shall be performed ay an outside qualified fire con-

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sultant at intervals no greater than 3 years.

6.8.1.f Fire Protection Program implementation.

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