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| ==A. INTRODUCTION== | | ==A. INTRODUCTION== |
| Section 70.24 of 10 CFR Part 70 requires criticalitydetection and alarm systems in any area containingspecial nuclear material when the licensee is authorizedto possess more than 500 grams of U-235, 300 grams ofPu, or 300 grams of U-233. This guide defines thecharacteristics of an acceptable audible alarm for use inthis and other instances where prompt, completeevacuation is required to prevent serious injury fromradiation exposure. | | Section 70.24 of 10 CFR Part 70 requires criticality detection and alarm systems in any area containing special nuclear material when the licensee is authorized to possess more than 500 grams of U-235, 300 grams ofPu, or 300 grams of U-233. This guide defines thecharacteristics of an acceptable audible alarm for use inthis and other instances where prompt, completeevacuation is required to prevent serious injury fromradiation exposure. |
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| ==B. DISCUSSION== | | ==B. DISCUSSION== |
| United States of America Standards InstituteSubcommittee N2.1, Ionizing Radiation Symbols, ColorCodes and other Identifying or Warning Devices,prepared standard N2.3-19671 which was approved bythe United States of America Standards Institute on'The United States of America Standards Institute becamethe American National Standards Institute, Inc., in 1969. Copiesof ANSI N2.3-1967 may be obtained from the AmericanNational Standards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway, New York,New York 10018.October .3, 1967. The standard defines thecharacteristics of an immediate evacuation alarm systcm. | | United States of America Standards Institute Subcommittee N2.1, Ionizing Radiation Symbols, ColorCodes and other Identifying or Warning Devices,prepared standard N2.3-19671 which was approved bythe United States of America Standards Institute on'The United States of America Standards Institute becamethe American National Standards Institute, Inc., in 1969. Copiesof ANSI N2.3-1967 may be obtained from the AmericanNational Standards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway, New York,New York 10018.October .3, 1967. The standard defines thecharacteristics of an immediate evacuation alarm systcm.C. REGULATORY |
| | POSITIONThe characteristics of an immediate evacuation signal described in ANSI N2.3.1967, |
| | "Immediate Evacuation Signal for Use in Industrial Installations Where Radiation Exposure May Occur," are generally acceptable for use wherever such a system may beneeded or required, subject to the following: |
| | 1. The minimum duration of the signal should besufficient to ensure evacuation and permitimplementation of access control.2. Within a given facility or plant, the unique signaldescribed in N2.3-1967 should be consistent if used inmore than one location. |
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| | 3. In some cases, plant design features or operating conditions may require alarms different from thatdescribed in the standard. |
| The characteristics of an immediate evacuationsignal described in ANSI N2.3.1967, "ImmediateEvacuation Signal for Use in Industrial InstallationsWhere Radiation Exposure May Occur," are generallyacceptable for use wherever such a system may beneeded or required, subject to the following:1. The minimum duration of the signal should besufficient to ensure evacuation and permitimplementation of access control.2. Within a given facility or plant, the unique signaldescribed in N2.3-1967 should be consistent if used inmore than one location.3. In some cases, plant design features or operatingconditions may require alarms different from thatdescribed in the standard. This determination will bemade on an individual basis.USAEC REGULATORY GUIDES Copies of published guide-- may be obtained by rerust Indicating the divisionsdesired to the US. Atomic Energy Commission, Washlngton, D.C. 20545,Rogulatory Guidue are issued to describe Snd mtkre available to the public Atltetion: Director of Regulatory Standards. Comments arid suggestiornt fOrmethods acceptable to the AEC Regulatory staff of implementing Stcilsic Patis of .Imptovementl In these guidet ate Icourrd anid IhouJld be Sin to the secretarythe Commissions regulations, to delineate teoniques used by the stall in of the Commission. US. Atomic Energy Commission. Washington, D.C. 20545.evaluating Specific probltms or postulated accidents. or to provide guidance to Attention: Chief. Public Proceedings Stiff.applicannt. Regulatory Outdes not substitutas for regulationt and compliencewith them is not requited. Methods and tolutlons dilferent from those set out in The guides are issued in the tollowing ten broad divisions:the quides will be ecseptabta if they provide a basis for the findings requisite Toth isunc r oninaceofa mf t icne y heCmmsson .Power fReactor% 6. Ptoducls2. Reseach and Test Reactors 7. TranspOrtation .3. Fuels and Materials Faclities I. HeAlthPubhished guides will be revised permodireliv. 4%aop~oriate. to accommodate 4. Envw.onrnmentel arni Sittrg 9. Antitrust Rewevstcomments and to reflect newniorrmlatiOn Of eCPeiti¶ce. 51. maletoils ansm Plant Protection 1
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Category:Regulatory Guide
MONTHYEARRegulatory Guide 1.911975-01-31031 January 1975
Evaluation of Explosions Postulated to Occur on Transportation Routes Near Nuclear Power Plant Sites.
Regulatory Guide 4.91974-12-31031 December 1974
Preparation of Environmental Reports for Commercial Uranium Enrichment Facilities
Regulatory Guide 3.241974-12-31031 December 1974
Guidance on the License Application, Siting, Design, and Plant Protection for an Independent Spent Fuel Storage Installation
Regulatory Guide 5.401974-12-31031 December 1974
Methods for the Accountability of Plutonium Dioxide Powder
ML1122304881974-12-16016 December 1974
Request for Plans for Submitting Application for a License Amendment Regarding NRC Objective to Convert Existing Licenses to Incorporate the Generalizee Provision to Reduce the Number of Licensing Actions
Regulatory Guide 3.231974-11-30030 November 1974
Stabilization of Uranium-Thorium Milling Waste Retention Systems
Regulatory Guide 4.71974-09-30030 September 1974
Draft General Site Suitability Criteria for Nuclear Power Stations
Regulatory Guide 6.21974-07-31031 July 1974
Integrity and Test Specification for Selected Brachytherapy Sources
Regulatory Guide 5.351974-06-30030 June 1974
Calorimetric Assay of Plutonium
Regulatory Guide 1.861974-06-30030 June 1974
Termination of Operating Licenses for Nuclear Reactors
Regulatory Guide 1.801974-06-30030 June 1974
Preoperational Testing of Instrument Air Systems
Regulatory Guide 1.851974-06-30030 June 1974
Code Case Acceptability ASME Section III Materials
ML0208804451974-06-17017 June 1974
License Amendment 4, Changes in Byproduct Materials
Regulatory Guide 6.41974-03-31031 March 1974
Classification of Containment Properties of Sealed Radioactive Sources Contained in Certain Devices to Be Distributed for Use Under General License
Regulatory Guide 1.421974-03-31031 March 1974
Interim Licensing Policy as Low as Practicable for Gaseous Radioiodine Releases from Light-Water-cooled Nuclear Power Reactors.
Regulatory Guide 1.741974-02-28028 February 1974
Quality Assurance Terms and Definitions
Regulatory Guide 6.11974-02-28028 February 1974
Leak Testing Radioactive Brachytherapy Sources
Regulatory Guide 5.191974-01-31031 January 1974
Methods for the Accountability of Plutonium Nitrate Solutions
Regulatory Guide 1.661973-10-31031 October 1973
Nondestructive Examination of Tubular Products
Regulatory Guide 1.631973-10-31031 October 1973
Electric Penetration Assemblies in Containment Structures for Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants
Regulatory Guide 1.671973-10-31031 October 1973
Installation of Overpressure Protection Devices
Regulatory Guide 1.161973-10-31031 October 1973
Reporting of Operating Information
Regulatory Guide 4.31973-09-30030 September 1973
Measurements of Radionuclides in the Environment Analysis of I-131 in Milk
Regulatory Guide 8.91973-09-30030 September 1973
Acceptable, Concepts, Models, Equations, and Assumptions for a Bioassay Program
Regulatory Guide 1.591973-08-31031 August 1973
Design Basis Floods for Nuclear Power Plants
Regulatory Guide 3.111973-06-30030 June 1973
Design Stability of Embankment Retention Systems for Uranium Mills
Regulatory Guide 3.91973-06-30030 June 1973
Concrete Radiation Shields
Regulatory Guide 1.511973-05-31031 May 1973
Inservice Inspection of ASME Code Class 2 and 3 Nuclear Power Plant Components
Regulatory Guide 1.461973-05-31031 May 1973
Protection Against Pipe Whip Inside Containment.
Regulatory Guide 5.61973-05-31031 May 1973
Standard Methods for Chemical, Mass Spectrometric, and Spectrochemcial Analysis of Nuclear-Grade Plutomium Dioxide Powders and Pellets and Nuclear-Grade Mixed Oxides ((U,Pu)O2)
Regulatory Guide 1.491973-05-31031 May 1973
Power Levels of Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants
Regulatory Guide 3.81973-04-30030 April 1973
Preparation of Environmental Reports for Uranium Mills
Regulatory Guide 1.401973-03-16016 March 1973
Qualification Tests of Continuous-Duty Motors Installed Inside the Containment of Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants
Regulatory Guide 8.51973-02-16016 February 1973
Immediate Evacuation Signal
Regulatory Guide 4.11973-01-18018 January 1973
Measuring and Reporting of Radioactivity in the Environs of Nuclear Power Plants
Regulatory Guide 1.101973-01-0202 January 1973
Mechanical (Cadweld) Splices in Reinforcing Bars of Category I Concrete Structures
Regulatory Guide 1.151972-12-28028 December 1972
Testing of Reinforcing Bars for Category I Concrete Structures
Regulatory Guide 5.21972-12-20020 December 1972
Classification of Unirradiated Plutonium and Uranium Scrap
Regulatory Guide 1.701972-02-28028 February 1972
Standard Format and Content of Safety Analysis Reports for Nuclear Power Plants
ML12298A1181972-02-17017 February 1972
Safety Guide 11, Supplement: Instrument Lines Penetrating Primary Reactor Containment Backfitting Considerations
ML13038A4201971-12-29029 December 1971
Safety Guide 19, Nondestructive Examination of Primary Containment Liners
ML12216A0181970-12-0101 December 1970
Safety Guide 2, Thermal Shock to Reactor Pressure Vessels
1975-01-31
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U 5 .--2/16/73U.S. ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION
REGULATORY
DIRECTORATE
OF REGULATORY
STANDARDS
REGULATORY
GUIDE 8.5IMMEDIATE
EVACUATION
SIGNALGUIDE
A. INTRODUCTION
Section 70.24 of 10 CFR Part 70 requires criticality detection and alarm systems in any area containing special nuclear material when the licensee is authorized to possess more than 500 grams of U-235, 300 grams ofPu, or 300 grams of U-233. This guide defines thecharacteristics of an acceptable audible alarm for use inthis and other instances where prompt, completeevacuation is required to prevent serious injury fromradiation exposure.
B. DISCUSSION
United States of America Standards Institute Subcommittee N2.1, Ionizing Radiation Symbols, ColorCodes and other Identifying or Warning Devices,prepared standard N2.3-19671 which was approved bythe United States of America Standards Institute on'The United States of America Standards Institute becamethe American National Standards Institute, Inc., in 1969. Copiesof ANSI N2.3-1967 may be obtained from the AmericanNational Standards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway, New York,New York 10018.October .3, 1967. The standard defines thecharacteristics of an immediate evacuation alarm systcm.C. REGULATORY
POSITIONThe characteristics of an immediate evacuation signal described in ANSI N2.3.1967,
"Immediate Evacuation Signal for Use in Industrial Installations Where Radiation Exposure May Occur," are generally acceptable for use wherever such a system may beneeded or required, subject to the following:
1. The minimum duration of the signal should besufficient to ensure evacuation and permitimplementation of access control.2. Within a given facility or plant, the unique signaldescribed in N2.3-1967 should be consistent if used inmore than one location.
3. In some cases, plant design features or operating conditions may require alarms different from thatdescribed in the standard.
This determination will bemade on an individual basi
s. USAEC REGULATORY
GUIDES Copies of published guide-- may be obtained by rerust Indicating the divisions desired to the US. Atomic Energy Commission, Washlngton, D.C. 20545,Rogulatory Guidue are issued to describe Snd mtkre available to the public Atltetion:
Director of Regulatory Standards.
Comments arid suggestiornt fOrmethods acceptable to the AEC Regulatory staff of implementing Stcilsic Patis of .Imptovementl In these guidet ate Icourrd anid IhouJld be Sin to the secretary the Commissions regulations, to delineate teoniques used by the stall in of the Commission.
US. Atomic Energy Commission.
Washington, D.C. 20545.evaluating Specific probltms or postulated accidents.
or to provide guidance to Attention:
Chief. Public Proceedings Stiff.applicannt.
Regulatory Outdes not substitutas for regulationt and complience with them is not requited.
Methods and tolutlons dilferent from those set out in The guides are issued in the tollowing ten broad divisions:
the quides will be ecseptabta if they provide a basis for the findings requisite Toth isunc r oninaceofa mf t icne y heCmmsson
.Power fReactor%
6. Ptoducls2. Reseach and Test Reactors
7. TranspOrtation
.3. Fuels and Materials Faclities I.
HeAlthPubhished guides will be revised permodireliv.
4%aop~oriate.
to accommodate
4. Envw.onrnmentel arni Sittrg 9. Antitrust Rewevstcomments and to reflect newniorrmlatiOn Of eCPeiti¶ce.
51. maletoils ansm Plant Protection
10. Genetal