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Site:	Monticello, Prairie Island
Issue date:	12/06/1976
From:	Ziemann D; Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
To:	Mayer L; NORTHERN STATES POWER CO.
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I is ta indicit:' t'.a senm of nateriel to be inclu<1t<t in the lec.,1 cal becific.ttiens for yoJr f acilities in the areas of equipreent eno adninistra-tive require.,ents, and the actions that we woulu find aonropriate 1

if a limiting enryjition for op.> ration could not be met. Your letter of i

HovW..*r 22,1976, indicates tSat you have a schedq1ed date of March 12, 1977, f or suvittel of your fire hazards anal.vsis.

In addition, you have soqwsted that Technical Specificationt not be prepared until m hvi proviced puidance and allow'i ti*,e for iMustry cce.ent prior to i

licensee s9',91ttui of croet. sed Technical Specifications. 11e aeree with

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1sts is to assure that yo ar present fire protection systen is properly cvailanic ourinn the intaria period while your tire hazard analysis is evaluated and Technical Specifications are.preoared for that pror!ra':.

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4 NOV 0 31975 DEFINITIONS The following definition should be added to Section Prograra:

" FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM:

awatersource(s);

A FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM shall consist of:

gravity tank (s) or pump (s); ct,d distribution piping with associatedSuch sectionalizir.g control or isolation valves.

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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NOV 03 M73 INSTRUMENTATION _

i FIRE DETECTION _

LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION The fire detection instrumentation for each fire detection zo 1.3.3.8 shown in Table 3.3-8 shall be OPERABLE. '

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With the number of instruments OPERABLE less than required by the Minimum Instruments OPERABLE requirement; Establish a fire watch p)atrol to inspect the zone with th inoperableinstrument(s at least once per hour; and 1.

Restore the inoperable instrument (s) to OPERABLE status tifthin 2.

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 3.

cause of the malfunction and the plans for restoring the instrument (s)toOPERABLEstatus.

SURVEILLANCE _ REQUIREMENTS Each of the above fire detection instruments shall b OPERABLE by performance of the manufacturer's recommended test 4.3.3.8.1 at least once per 6 months.

The circuitry associated with the detector alarm 4.3.3.8.2 Code 72D class A supervised circuits.

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MINIMUM INSTRUMENTS OPERABLE HEAT SMOKE 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 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 i 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 I

The FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM shall be OPERABLE with; 3.7.11.1 gal./ min, high pressure pumps each with a capacity of with their discharge aligned to the fire suppression header.

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separate water supplies containing a minimum of b.

gallons each, automatic initiation logic for each fire pump.

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APPLICABILITY: All modes ACTION:

With an inoperable redundant component; a.

In MODES 1, 2, 3 or 4 restore the component to OPERABLE status within 7 days or be in at least HOT STANDBY within 1.

6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN.within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days 0.00833 hours 4.960317e-5 weeks 1.1415e-5 months .

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

within 7 days or prepare and submit a Special Report to the Coninission 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, With the FIRE SUPPRESSION WATER SYSTEM inoperable; b.

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In MODES 1, 2, 3 or 4:

Be in at least HOT STANDBY within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days 0.00833 hours 4.960317e-5 weeks 1.1415e-5 months , and a.

t hours the procedures Initiate and complete within b.

to provide for a backup water siipply system.

hours In MODES 5 or 6 initiate and complete within P

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f the procedures to provide for a backup water s'upply system.

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4.7.11.1 At least once per 24 hours2.777778e-4 days 0.00667 hours 3.968254e-5 weeks 9.132e-6 months by verifying the level of p

a, water in the storage tanks.

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

recirculation flow.

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

through one complete cycle.

J At least once per 6 months by a system flush.

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At least once per 12 months:

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By performing a system functional test which includes l

simulated automatic actuation of the system throughout 1.

its operating sequence and verifying that each automatic valvr in the flow path actuates to its correct position, and By verifying that each pump will develop (a flow of at least (2500) gpm at a system head of 250) feet, 2.

At least once per 3 years by verifying the hydraulic f.

performance of the system.

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LlHITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION The spray and/cr sprinkler systems located in the following 3.7.11.2 areas shall be OPERABLE:

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(Plantdependent) b.

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APPLICABILITY _:

All modes ACTIONS:

With a spray and/or sprinkler system inoperable establish a continuous fire watch with backup fire suppression equipment in unprotectedarea(s),and In MODES 1, 2, 3 or 4 restore the system to OPERABLE status within 7 days or be in at least HOT STANDBY within 1.

6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWh within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days 0.00833 hours 4.960317e-5 weeks 1.1415e-5 months .

In MODES 5 or 6 restore the system to OPERABLE status within 7 days or prepare and' submit a Special Report to 2.

the Comission pursuant to Specification 6.9 plans for restoring the system to OPERABLE status.

SURVEllt ANCE REQUIREMENTS The spray and/or spinkler systems shall be demonstrat ed to 4.7.11.2 OPERABLE:

At least once per 92 days by cycling each testable 4

valve through one complete cycle.

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At least once per 12 months:

By performing a system functional test which includes simulated automatic actuation of the systea and 1.

verifying that the automatic valves in the flow path actuate to their correct positions.

By inspection of sorav headers to verTfy their integrity 2.

By inspection of each nozzle to verify no blockage.

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_ PLANT SYSTEMS _

C02 SYSTEM LIMITING CONDITION FOR OPERATION The CO2 systems lucated in the following areas shall be OP[R with a minimum level of and a minimum pressure of in the 3.7.11.3

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(Plantdependent) b.

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APPLICABILITY:

All modes ACTION:

With a CO2 system inoperable establish a continuous fire Latch 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 within 7 days or be in at least HOT STANDBY within 6 hours6.944444e-5 days 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months 1.

and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days 0.00833 hours 4.960317e-5 weeks 1.1415e-5 months .

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

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.

SURVEILLANg REQUIREMENTS 2 system shall be demonstrated OPEFABLE:

4.7.11.3 The CO a.

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

At least once per 12 months by verifying the system valves

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A brief flow test manually to a simulated actuation signal.shall be made to

NOV 0 3 B76 PLAN 7 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.

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(Plantdependent) c.

APPLICABILITY:

All modes ACTION:

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

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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 0.00167 hours 9.920635e-6 weeks 2.283e-6 months and in COLD SHUTDOWN within the following 30 hours3.472222e-4 days 0.00833 hours 4.960317e-5 weeks 1.1415e-5 months .

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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 4.7.11.4 The Halon system shall b) demonstrated OPERABLE:

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

storaga tank weight and pressure b.

At least N e per 12 months by verifying the system including 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.

PLANT SYSTEMS _

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3.7.11.5 The fire hose stations in the following locations shall be OPERABLE:

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(Plant dependent) j 3.

J APPLICABILITY: All modes ACTION:

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

. SURVEILLANCE REQUIREMENTS

'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 limits.

At least once per 12 months by removing the hose for b.

inspection and re-racking and replacing all gaskets 1

in the couplings.

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

to verify valve operability and no blockage, 1

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NOV 03 kl6 PLANT SYSTEMS FIRE "^*8f ER 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.

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and a local leak test for those performing a pressure sealing function after repair, i

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PROPOSED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ADDITIONS TO ADMINISTR CONTROLS SECTION FOR_ FIRE PROTECT _ ION i

should be made to the Administrative Controls The following additions Section of facility technical specifications to complement the fire Protection Program.

Add a requirement to the Facility Staff specification as follows:

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members shall be maintained on site at all A Fire Brigade of members of the minimum shift crew times.

This excludes necessary for safe shutdown and any personnel required for other essential functions during a fire emergency.

Add provisions to include the organizational arrangement for performance and monitoring of the Fire Protection Program to the appropriate 2.

organization charts and specifications.

Add a new section to the training requiremants as follows:

3.

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.

Add to those items listed for audit by the Company Nuclear Review 4.

and Audit Group (Corpcrate or Off-Site Comm.) tr.e following:

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

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

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Fire Protection Program implementation.

6.

Add a section as follows:

Fire Protection Inspection An independent fire protection and loss prevention inspection i

and audit shall be performed annually utilizing either qualified 1.

off-site licensee personnel or an outside fire protection firm.

An inspection and audit by an outside qualified fire consultant

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shall be performed at intervals no greater than 3 years.

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!!RRATA SilLET FOR I

Appendix A to Branch Technical Position APCSli 9.5-1,

" Guidelines for Fire Protection for Nuclear Power Plants" branch Tabulated below are corrections to errors noted an Appendix A to Technical Position APCSB 9.5 1.

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Page 4 - lJnder B. add 1.

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Page 9 - Change 4. to (d)

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

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Page 23 - Change C. to E.

" Portable After 10A add " Installation" afte:

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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 r Branch Technical Position 9.5-1, Appendix A to BTP 9.5-1

Content,

.ind Regulatory Guide 1.120.

It should be noted that (1) while the STP ation, the and the Regulatory Guide contain almost verbatin identical info:

differ format and sequence of information presented in the two documen;

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Definitions A.

Introduction a

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Introduction B.

Discussion III. Discussion C.

Regulatory Position Positions IV.

Positions A.

Overall Requirerents of a A.

Overall Requirements of 1.

Over til Requirements of j

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Administrative Procedures, 2.

Administrative Procedures, Controls and Fire Brigade Cont a als, and i i re B ri g.ide 3.

Quality Assurance Program C.

Quality Assurance Program B.

General Guidelines for Plant D.

General Guidelines for 4.

Caneral Plant Guidelines Plant Protection Protection a.

Building Design 1.

Building Design 2.

Control of Co:-bustibics 2.

Control of Combustibics b.

Control of Combustibles Electrical Cabic Con-3.

Electrical Cabic Construction, 3.

Electric Cable Construc-c.

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Cab'c Trays and Cable Pene-tion, Cable Trays and and Cable Penetrations Cable Penetrations t rs '. ions l

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Ventilation d.

Ventilation 4.

Veitilation Lighting and Communi-5.

Lighting and Connuni-e.

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Lighting and Connuni-cations cations cations 6.

Administrative Procedures, Controls and Fire Brigade 7.

Quality Assurance 5.

Fire Petection and Supprc<sion C.

Fire Detection and S:ppression E.

Fire Dc: -

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Guidelines for Specific Plant F.

Guidelines for Specific 6

Guidelines for Specific P11nt "e is P 1mit A:"

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Special E.

Special Protection Guidelines Guidelines Guidelinci D.

Implementation i

Peferences V.

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