ML19343A528
| ML19343A528 | |
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| Site: | Yankee Rowe |
| Issue date: | 12/01/1976 |
| From: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation |
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| NUDOCS 8011140525 | |
| Download: ML19343A528 (12) | |
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NOV 03 373 INSTRUMENTATION FIRE DETECTION LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION The fire detection instrumentation for each fire detection zone l
3.3.3.8 shot.n in Table 3.3-8 shall be OPERABLE."
APPLICABILITY:' All modes ACTION:
j 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
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inoperableinstrument(s)atleastonceperhour;and Restore the inoperable instrument (s) to OPERABLE status within 2.
14 days, or Prepare and submit a special report to the Comission, 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 RE00IREMENTS Each of the above fire detection instruments shall be demonstrat l
4.3.3.8.1 OPERABLE by perfonnance of i.he 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 03 E76 TABLE 3.3-8 FIRE DETECTION INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTLOCATION(Illustrative)*
MINIMUM INSTRUMENTS OPERABLE HEAT SM0KE 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 Shutdow, Panels 7.
Station Battery Rooms Zone 1 Elevation
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Zone 2 Elevation 8.
Turbine Zone 1 Elevation Zone 2 Elevation 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 Elevatio.i Zone 2 Elevation
- List all detectors protecting safety related equipment or located in areas which contain potential fire hazards to safety related equipnent.
V 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 capacity 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 />.
2.
In MODES 5 or 6, restore the component 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 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:
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 S or 6 initiate and complete within 2.
the ?rocedures to provide for a backup water supply system.
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@V 0 3 373 FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS 4.7.11.1 The FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM shall be demonstrated OP 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 pump 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.
a.
At least once per 12 months:
1.
By perfonning 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.
at least (2500) gpm at a system head of 250) feet.
- f. At least once per 3 years by verifying the hydraulic perfonnance of the system.
NOV 03 576 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.
(Plantdependent) b.
c.
APPLICABILITY: All modes ACTIONS:
With a spray and/or sprinkler system inoperabic 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 prepare and'se';it 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 REQUIREMENTS The spray and/or spinkler systems shall be demonstrated to be 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 automatic valves in the flow path actuate to their correct positions.
2TBy inspectWof spray headers to verify their integrity 3.
By inspection of each nozzle to verify no blockage.
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N0Y 0 3 576 PLANT SYSTEMS CO2 SYSTEM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION The CO2 systems located in the following areas shall be OPERABLE with a minimum level of and a minimum pressure of in the 3.7.11.3 associated storage tank (s).
a.
(Plantuapendent) b.
c.
1 APPLICA8ILITY:
All modes ACTION:
With a CO2 system inoperable establish a continuous fire watch with backup fire suppression equipment in the unprotected a.
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 />.
In MODES S or 6 restore the system to OPERABLE status 2.
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 inoperability and the plans for restoring the system to OPERABLE status.
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4.7.11.3 The CO2 system shall be demonstrated OPERABLE:
a.
At least once per 7 days by verifying each CO2
~ torage tank level and pressure.
s At least once per 12 months by verifying the system valves b.
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").
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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:
With a Halon system inoperable establish a continuous fire watch a.
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.
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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 At least once per 12 months Dy verifying the system including b.
associated ventilation dampers actuate automatically to a simulated actuation signal. A flow test through headers and nozzles shall be performed to assure no blockage. The operability of the manual initiating system will also be verified.
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FIRE HOSE STATIONS LIMITING CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION The fire hose stations in the following locations shall be 3.7.11.5 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:
At least once per 7 days by visual inspection of the a.
station to assure all equipment is available and the pressure in the standpipe is within ifmits, b.
At least once per 12 months by removing the hose for
At least once per 5 years, partially open hose station valves c.
to verify valve operability and no blockage.
NOV 03 h/6 PLAN'T SYSTEMS FIRE 8ARRIER 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 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.
A visual inspection of a fire barrier penetration seal b.
and a local leak test for those performing a pressure sealing function after repair.
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:
j 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 i
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 f'r 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 Inspection 1.
An independent fire protection and loss prevention inspiction and audit shall be performed annually utilizing either qualified off-site licensee personnel or an outside fire protection firm.
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An inspection and audit by an outside qualified fire consultant l
shall be performed at intervals no greater than 3 years.
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l ERRATA SHEET FOR Appendix A to Branch Technical Position APCSB 9.5-1,
" Guidelines for Fire Protection for Nuclear Power Plants" Tabulated below are corrections to errors noted in Appendix A to Branch a
Technical Position APCSB 9.5-1.
1.
Page 4 - Under B. add 1.
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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.
After 10A add " Installation" after " 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 Table of Contents for Branch Technical Position 9.5-1, Appendix A to BTP 9.5-1 and Regulatory Guide 1.120.
It should be noted that (1) while the BTP 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 Regulatory Guide 1.120 rather than BTP 9.5-1.
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