§ 53.875 Fire protection.

(a)(1) Each holder of an OL or COL under this part must have a fire protection plan that describes the overall fire protection program for the facility; identifies the various positions within the licensee's organization that are responsible for the program; states the authorities that are delegated to each of these positions to implement those responsibilities; and outlines the plans for fire protection, fire detection and suppression capability; and limitation of fire damage. (2) The fire protection plan must also describe specific features necessary to implement the program described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section such as the following: administrative controls and personnel requirements for fire prevention and manual fire suppression activities; automatic and manually operated fire detection and suppression systems; and the means to limit fire damage to SSCs so that the capability to demonstrate compliance with the requirements of § 53.210 is ensured. (b)(1) Each holder of an OL or COL under this part must develop a performance-based or deterministic fire protection program that demonstrates compliance with the safety criteria outlined in §§ 53.210 and 53.220, related safety functions outlined in § 53.230, and defense in depth as outlined in § 53.250 with specific fire protection measures related to fire prevention, fire detection, and fire suppression. (2) The fire protection program must comply with the following: (i) Safety-related and, where appropriate, NSRSS SSCs must be designed, located, and maintained to minimize, consistent with other safety requirements, the probability and effect of fires and explosions. (ii) Noncombustible and fire-resistant materials must be used wherever practical throughout the facility, particularly in locations with SR and NSRSS SSCs. (iii) Fire detection and fire suppression systems of appropriate capacity and capability must be provided and designed and maintained to minimize the adverse effects of fires on SR and NSRSS SSCs. (iv) Fire suppression systems must be designed and maintained to ensure that their rupture or inadvertent operation does not significantly impair the ability of SR and NSRSS SSCs to perform their safety functions to satisfy § 53.230.