Technical Committee on Fire Protection for Nuclear Facilities

Technical Committee on Fire Protection for Nuclear Facilities

NFPA 804/805/806 (F2014) FIF-AAA First Draft Meeting Agenda

Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center

2 Tenth Street Augusta, GA 30901

Thursday, April 25, 2013 (8:00 am – 5:00 pm ET)

1. Call to order at 8:00 am ET 2. Greetings and Self-Introductions 3. Comments and General Procedure

a. Exits b. Committee Membership Update c. Review of Revision Cycle and New Process

4. Review and Approval of Minutes from Last Meeting 5. Review of NITMAM for 801 6. Review and Action on Public Input to NFPA 804/805/806 7. Recess at 5:00 PM ET

Friday, April 26, 2013 (9:00 am – 12:00 pm ET)

1. Tour of Vogtle Nuclear Generating Station, Waynesboro, GA Plan is to leave the hotel around 8:00 am and carpool to the facility, which is about 45 minutes from downtown Augusta. Carpool arrangements will be made on Thursday and a map will be provided to the site.

Address List No PhoneFire Protection for Nuclear Facilities FIF-AAA

Susan Bershad03/22/2013

FIF-AAA

William B. Till, Jr.

ChairSavannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC197 Till Hill RoadOrangeburg, SC 29115Alternate: Eric R. Johnson

U 4/17/1998FIF-AAA

Ivan Bolliger

PrincipalCanadian Nuclear Safety Commission280 Slater StreetOttawa, ON K1P 5S9 Canada

E 8/5/2009

FIF-AAA

Craig P. Christenson

PrincipalUS Department of EnergyRichland Operations Office825 Jadwin Avenue, A5-17, Room 586Richland, WA 99352Alternate: James G. Bisker

E 1/14/2005FIF-AAA

Stanford E. Davis

PrincipalPPL Susquehanna LLCSusquehanna Steam Electric Station769 Salem BoulevardBerwick, PA 18603Alternate: Frank S. Gruscavage

U 4/17/1998

FIF-AAA

Richard L. Dible

PrincipalAREVA NP, Inc.6100 Southwest Blvd., Suite 400Fort Worth, TX 76109

M 11/2/2006FIF-AAA

Edgar G. Dressler

Principal17812 SE 87th Bourne AvenueThe Villages, FL 32162-4804American Nuclear InsurersAlternate: Seth S. Breitmaier

I 4/1/1995

FIF-AAA

David R. Estrela

PrincipalOrr Protection Systems, Inc.38 Blanchard RoadGrafton, MA 01519

IM 10/28/2008FIF-AAA

Daniel J. Hubert

PrincipalJanus Fire Systems1102 Rupcich Drive, Millennium ParkCrown Point, IN 46307

IM 10/28/2008

FIF-AAA

Steven W. Joseph

PrincipalXtralis, Inc.11467 SW Foothill DrivePortland, OR 97225

M 10/18/2011FIF-AAA

Robert Kalantari

PrincipalEPM, IncorporatedEngineering Planning & Management959 Concord StreetFramingham, MA 01701Alternate: Paul R. Ouellette

SE 1/15/1999

FIF-AAA

Robert P. Kassawara

PrincipalElectric Power Research Institute3412 Hillview AvenuePalo Alto, CA 94309Alternate: John P. Gaertner

U 7/24/1997FIF-AAA

Elizabeth A. Kleinsorg

PrincipalKleinsorg Group Risk Services, LLCA Hughes Associates Company1430 South Mint Street, Suite 105-ACharlotte, NC 28203Alternate: Andrew R. Ratchford

SE 10/10/1997

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FIF-AAA

Neal W. Krantz, Sr.

PrincipalKrantz Systems & Associates, LLC30126 BrettonLivonia, MI 48152Automatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc.Alternate: A. M. Fred Leber

M 1/1/1992FIF-AAA

Christopher A. Ksobiech

PrincipalWe Energies231 West Michigan, P378Milwaukee, WI 53203Alternate: Jeffery S. Ertman

U 7/17/1998

FIF-AAA

Paul W. Lain

PrincipalUS Nuclear Regulatory CommissionMS: O-10C15Washington, DC 20555Alternate: Daniel M. Frumkin

E 4/3/2003FIF-AAA

John D. Lattner

PrincipalSouthern Nuclear Company40 Inverness Center ParkwayBirmingham, AL 35201Alternate: Joseph Whitt

U 8/9/2011

FIF-AAA

Charles J. March

PrincipalDefense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board625 Indiana AvenueWashington, DC 20004

E 10/20/2010FIF-AAA

Anca McGee

PrincipalOntario Power GenerationBox 4000, Internal Mail: D10-2Bowmanville, ON L1C 3Z8 Canada

U 8/9/2011

FIF-AAA

Frank Monikowski

PrincipalTyco/SimplexGrinnell220 West Kensinger DriveCranberry Township, PA 16066National Fire Sprinkler AssociationAlternate: James Bouche

M 7/23/2008FIF-AAA

Bijan Najafi

PrincipalScience Applications International Corp.1671 Dell Avenue, Suite 100Campbell, CA 95008

SE 7/12/2001

FIF-AAA

Robert K. Richter, Jr.

PrincipalSouthern California Edison Company5000 Pacific Coast Hwy, AWS D2JSan Clemente, CA 92672Nuclear Energy InstituteAlternate: Michael Fletcher

U 4/15/2004FIF-AAA

Clifford R. Sinopoli, II

PrincipalExelon CorporationPeach Bottom Atomic Power Station1848 Lay Road, MS SMB3-4Delta, PA 17314Edison Electric Institute

U 1/1/1990

FIF-AAA

Cleveland B. Skinker

PrincipalBechtel Power Corporation5275 Westview DriveFrederick, MD 21703-8306Alternate: Arie T. P. Go

SE 1/15/2004FIF-AAA

Wayne R. Sohlman

PrincipalNuclear Electric Insurance Ltd.1201 Market Street, Suite 1100Wilmington, DE 19801Alternate: Thomas K. Furlong

I 1/1/1993

FIF-AAA

James R. Streit

PrincipalLos Alamos National LaboratoryPO Box 1663, Mail Stop K493Los Alamos, NM 87545Alternate: Neal T. Hara

U 1/16/1998

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FIF-AAA

Donald Struck

PrincipalSiemens Fire Safety8 Fernwood RoadFlorham Park, NJ 07932National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationAlternate: Daniel P. Finnegan

M 8/5/2009FIF-AAA

William M. Sullivan

PrincipalContingency Management Associates, Inc.109 Miller SreetMiddleboro, MA 02346

SE 4/17/1998

FIF-AAA

Ronald W. Woodfin

PrincipalTetraTek, Inc. Fire Safety Technologies18755 West Cool Breeze LaneMontgomery, TX 77356Alternate: David M. Hope

SE 1/15/2004FIF-AAA

James G. Bisker

AlternateUS Department of EnergyNuclear Facility Safety Programs, HS-321000 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20585-1290Principal: Craig P. Christenson

E 8/2/2010

FIF-AAA

James Bouche

AlternateF. E. Moran, Inc.Special Hazard Systems2265 Carlson DriveNorthbrook, IL 60062National Fire Sprinkler AssociationPrincipal: Frank Monikowski

M 7/23/2008FIF-AAA

Seth S. Breitmaier

AlternateAmerican Nuclear Insurers95 Glastonbury Boulevard, Suite 300Glastonbury, CT 06340Principal: Edgar G. Dressler

I 10/18/2011

FIF-AAA

Jeffery S. Ertman

AlternateProgress Energy410 South Wilmington StreetRaleigh, NC 27601Principal: Christopher A. Ksobiech

U 4/15/2004FIF-AAA

Daniel P. Finnegan

AlternateSiemens Industry, Inc.Building Technology DivisionFire Safety Unit8 Fernwood RoadFlorham Park, NJ 07932National Electrical Manufacturers AssociationPrincipal: Donald Struck

M 10/18/2011

FIF-AAA

Michael Fletcher

AlternateAmeren Corporation4810 Shale Oaks AvenueColumbia, MO 65203Nuclear Energy InstitutePrincipal: Robert K. Richter, Jr.

U 10/29/2012FIF-AAA

Daniel M. Frumkin

AlternateUS Nuclear Regulatory Commission11555 Rockville Pike, MS 011A11Rockville, MD 20852Principal: Paul W. Lain

E 11/2/2006

FIF-AAA

Thomas K. Furlong

AlternateNuclear Service Organization1201 North Market Street, Suite 1100Wilmington, DE 19801Principal: Wayne R. Sohlman

I 1/12/2000FIF-AAA

John P. Gaertner

AlternateElectric Power Research InstitutePO Box 217097Charlotte, NC 28221Principal: Robert P. Kassawara

U 10/23/2003

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FIF-AAA

Arie T. P. Go

AlternateBechtel National, Inc.50 Beale StreetSan Francisco, CA 94105Principal: Cleveland B. Skinker

SE 10/1/1993FIF-AAA

Frank S. Gruscavage

AlternatePPL Susquehanna LLC769 Salem BoulevardBerwick, PA 18603Principal: Stanford E. Davis

U 1/18/2001

FIF-AAA

Neal T. Hara

AlternateIdaho National LaboratoryPO Box 1625Idaho Falls, ID 83415-3402Principal: James R. Streit

U 03/05/2012FIF-AAA

David M. Hope

AlternateTetraTek Inc. Fire Safety Technologies204 Masthead DriveClinton, TN 37716Principal: Ronald W. Woodfin

SE 4/15/2004

FIF-AAA

Eric R. Johnson

AlternateSavannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLCSavannah River SiteBldg. 235-11H, Room 10Aiken, SC 29808Principal: William B. Till, Jr.

U 03/07/2013FIF-AAA

A. M. Fred Leber

AlternateLeber/Rubes Inc. (LRI)Yonge Eglinton Center2300 Yonge Street, Suite 2100PO Box 2372Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 CanadaAutomatic Fire Alarm Association, Inc.Principal: Neal W. Krantz, Sr.

M 10/20/2010

FIF-AAA

Paul R. Ouellette

AlternateEPM, IncorporatedEngineering Planning & Management959 Concord StreetFramingham, MA 01701Principal: Robert Kalantari

SE 7/19/2002FIF-AAA

Andrew R. Ratchford

AlternateRatchford Diversified Services, LLC346 Rheem Blvd. Suite 207DMoraga, CA 94556Principal: Elizabeth A. Kleinsorg

SE 4/16/1999

FIF-AAA

Joseph Whitt

AlternateSouthern Nuclear Company42 Inverness Center Parkway, Bin B054Birmingham, AL 35242Principal: John D. Lattner

U 10/29/2012FIF-AAA

David Sean O'Kelly

Nonvoting MemberNational Institute of Standards & Technology100 Bureau DriveGaithersburg, MD 20899

RT 10/29/2012

FIF-AAA

Tzu-sheng Shen

Nonvoting MemberCentral Police University56 Shu-Jen RoadTa-kan-chun, Kuei-sanTaoyuan, 333 Taiwan

SE 7/29/2005FIF-AAA

Leonard R. Hathaway

Member Emeritus1568 Hartsville TrailThe Villages, FL 32162

I 1/1/1976

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FIF-AAA

Wayne D. Holmes

Member EmeritusHSB Professional Loss Control508 Parkview DriveBurlington, NC 27215

I 1/1/1980FIF-AAA

Walter W. Maybee

Member Emeritus2200 Lester Drive NE, Apt 475Albuquerque, NM 87112

1/1/1971

FIF-AAA

Susan Bershad

Staff LiaisonNational Fire Protection Association1 Batterymarch ParkQuincy, MA 02169-7471

7/11/2012

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There are only three actions a TC can take at the First Draft (ROP) meeting: 1. Resolve a Public Input (no change to the document) 2. Create a First Revision (change to the document) 3. Create Committee Input

Resolve Public Input (no change to the document)

• TC must provide a response (Committee Statement/CS) to ALL Public Input (proposal). • CS for not doing what is suggested • Sample Motion: “I make a motion to resolve PI#_ with the following committee

statement__.” Approval by meeting vote (simple majority). Not subject to Ballot. Create a First Revision (change to the document)

• TC must create a First Revision (FR) for each change they wish to make to the document, either using Public Input for the basis of the change or not using a Public Input for the basis. One or more Public Input can be considered for the FR.

• All Public Input requires a response • TC can use a Public Input for basis

i. Sample Motion: “I make a motion to revise section __ using PI#_ as the basis for change.” Approval by meeting vote (simple majority) and final approval through ballot.

• TC develops revision without a Public Input for basis i. Sample Motion: “I make a motion to revise section __ as follows___.”

Approval by meeting vote (simple majority) and final approval through ballot.

• First Revisions require a committee statement Committee Input

• TC may create a Committee Input (CI). This replaces the old system “rejected” Committee Proposals. CIs will get printed in the report but will not be balloted or shown as a change in the draft. CIs are used to solicit public comments and/or as a placeholder for the comment stage.

i. Sample Motion: “I make a motion to create a CI with a proposed revision to section__ as follows___.” Approval by meeting vote (simple majority). Not subject to ballot.

• Requires a committee statement to explain the intent of making a CI.

Comparison to Previous Process: PREVIOUS ACTIONS NEW PROCESS ACTIONS Sample Motion

Accept or any variation of Accept (APA, APR, APP) on a public proposal

1) Committee generates a First Revision and Substantiation (CS) for change 2) Committee provides response (CS) to each PI that is associated with the revision

1) “I make a motion to revise section __ using PI#_ as the basis for change.”

2) “ I make a motion to resolve PIs#_ through ## with the following statement__”

Rejected Public Proposal Committee provides response (CS) to PI

“I make a motion to resolve PI#_ with the following committee statement__.”

Accepted Committee Proposal Committee generates a First Revision and Substantiation (CS) for change

“I make a motion to revise section __ as follows___.” Committee generates a statement for reason for change.

Rejected Committee Proposal Committee generates a Committee Input (CI) and reason (CS) for proposed change

“I make a motion to create a CI with a proposed revision to section__ as follows___.” Committee generates a statement for reason for CI.

Notes: 1) All meeting actions require a favorable vote of a simple majority of the members present. 2) All First Revisions will be contained in the ballot and will require a 2/3 affirmative vote to

confirm the meeting action. 3) Only the First Revisions will be balloted. PIs and CIs will be contained in the report but will

not be balloted. 4) Comments may be submitted on all PIs, FRs and CIs

New Terms:

NEW TERM OLD TERM

Input Stage ROP Stage

Public Input (PI) Proposal

First Draft Meeting ROP Meeting

Committee Input Committee Proposal that Fail Ballot

Committee Statement (CS) Committee Statement

First Revision (FR) Committee Proposal or Accepted Public Proposal

First Draft Report ROP

First Draft ROP Draft

Comment Stage ROC Stage

Public Comment Public Comment

Second Draft Meeting ROC Meeting

Committee Comment Committee Comment that Fail Ballot

Committee Action Committee Action

Second Revision Committee Comment or Accepted Public Comment

Second Draft Report ROC

Second Draft ROC Draft

Note: The highlighted terms are the ones that will be most applicable at the First Draft Meeting.

2014 FALL REVISION CYCLE *Public Input Dates may vary according to standards and schedules for Revision Cycles may change. Please check the NFPA Website for the most up‐to‐date information on Public Input Closing Dates and schedules at

www.nfpa.org/document# (i.e. www.nfpa.org/101) and click on the Next Edition tab.

Process Stage

Process Step

Dates for TC

Dates forTC with

CC Public Input Closing Date* 1/4/2013 1/4/2013

Final Date for TC First Draft Meeting 6/14/2013 3/15/2013

Public Input Posting of First Draft and TC Ballot 8/2/2013 4/26/2013

Stage Final date for Receipt of TC First Draft ballot 8/23/2013 5/17/2013

(First Draft) Final date for Receipt of TC First Draft ballot ‐ recirc 8/30/2013 5/24/2013

Posting of First Draft for CC Meeting 5/31/2013

Final date for CC First Draft Meeting 7/21/2013

Posting of First Draft and CC Ballot 8/2/2013

Final date for Receipt of CC First Draft ballot 8/23/2013

Final date for Receipt of CC First Draft ballot ‐ recirc 8/30/2013

Post First Draft Report for Public Comment 9/6/2013 9/6/2013

Public Comment closing date 11/15/2013 11/15/2013

Final Date to Publish Notice of Consent Standards (Standards that received no Comments)

11/29/2013 11/29/2013

Appeal Closing Date for Consent Standards (Standards that received no Comments)

12/13/2013 12/13/2013

Final date for TC Second Draft Meeting 5/2/2014 1/24/2014

Comment Posting of Second Draft and TC Ballot 6/13/2014 3/7/2014

Stage Final date for Receipt of TC Second Draft ballot 7/7/2014 3/28/2014

(Second Final date for receipt of TC Second Draft ballot ‐ recirc 7/14/2014 4/4/2014

Draft) Posting of Second Draft for CC Meeting 4/11/2014

Final date for CC Second Draft Meeting 5/23/2014

Posting of Second Draft for CC Ballot 6/13/2014

Final date for Receipt of CC Second Draft ballot 7/3/2014

Final date for Receipt of CC Second Draft ballot ‐ recirc 7/11/2014

Post Second Draft Report for NITMAM Review 7/18/2014 7/18/2014

Tech Session Notice of Intent to Make a Motion (NITMAM) Closing Date 8/22/2014 8/22/2014

Preparation Posting of Certified Amending Motions (CAMs) and Consent Standards

10/17/2014 10/17/2014

(& Issuance) Appeal Closing Date for Consent Standards 11/1/2014 11/1/2014

SC Issuance Date for Consent Standards 11/11/2014 11/11/2014

Tech Session Association Meeting for Standards with CAMs 6/22‐25/2015 6/22‐25/2015

Appeals and Appeal Closing Date for Standards with CAMs 7/15/2015 7/15/2015

Issuance SC Issuance Date for Standards with CAMs 8/20/2015 8/20/2015

Approved___ October 18, 2011 _ Revised_October 30, 2012______

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NFPA 801 ROC Meeting

March 27-28, 2012

Charleston, SC

Tuesday, March 27, 2012:

1. Meeting called to order at 8:30AM ET by Chair, Bernie Till.

2. Meeting and web conference attendees were self-introduced and their attendance recorded.

ATTENDEE PRESENT ATTENDEE PRESENT

PRINCIPAL ALTERNATE

William “Bernie” Till Yes James Naylor Yes

Ivan Bollinger Yes

Craig Christenson James Bisker Yes

Stanford Davis Frank Gruscavage

Richard Dible Yes

Edgar Dressler Yes Seth Breitmaier

David Estrela Yes

Daniel Hubert Yes

Steven Joseph

Robert Kalantari Yes Paul Ouellette

Robert Kassawara John Gaertner

Elizabeth Kleinsorg Yes Andrew Ratchford Yes

Neal Krantz Fred Leber

Christopher Ksobiech Jeffery Ertman Yes

Paul Lain Daniel Frumkin

John Lattner Yes

Charles March Yes

Anca McGee Yes

Frank Monikowski Yes James Bouche Yes

Bijan Najafi

Ronald Rispoli Robert Richter

Clifford Sinopoli

Cleveland Skinker Yes Arie Go

Wayne Sohlman Yes Thomas Furlong

James Streit Neal Hara Yes

Donald Struck Yes Daniel Finnegan Yes

William Sullivan Yes

Ronald Woodfin Yes David Hope

VOTING ALTERNATE

NONVOTING MEMBER

Tzu-sheng Shen

MEMBER EMERITUS

Leonard Hathaway

Walter Maybee

STAFF

Paul May Yes

GUESTS

3. The Chair made opening remarks relating to the comment phase and gave status updates of the committee membership, hold list, and newly appointed members.

4. NFPA Staff Liaison, Paul May provided exit information to the in-person attendees. And direction to the committee on the process and procedures that are appropriate for the ROC stage. He also discussed the NFPA Research Foundation’s “Code Fund” and its services as a resource for the committee. A review of the on-line process and living document planned for future implementation was also covered.

5. Minutes of the previous meeting (June 21-22, 2011 ROP) were approved as revised.

6. The Committee reviewed and took action on public comments to NFPA 801.

7. The Committee recessed at 5:19 PM ET.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012:

1. Meeting re-convened at 8:30AM ET by Chair, Bernie Till.

2. The NFPA 801 Application Task Group chair gave the report of the group’s findings.

While the NRC licensing limits of 10 CFR 30 may be conservative, they do provide a clear and specific limit for determining applicability of NFPA 801. Alternative approaches would risk the potential for certain areas to be overlooked or could lead to

implementing methods (with a multitude of associated uncertainties) for each site-specific scenario. The group could find no other suggestions for establishing a threshold value. Given the lack of a compelling reason to change the values in NFPA 801 under 1.3 Applicability, the suggestion was to retain the current reference to 10 CFR 30.

3. The Committee reviewed and took action on public comments to NFPA 801.

4. The Committee generated and approved 3 committee comments.

5. The next meeting is scheduled to take place near the Alvin W Vogtle Electric Plant south in the Augusta, Ga area between January 4, 2013 and June 14, 2013 for the Fall 2014 First Draft Meeting. The actual days of the meeting will be determined at a later date.

6. The meeting was adjourned at 12:15PM ET.

Proposal 801-16 Accept Comment

________________________________________________________________801-16 Log #36 Final Action: Accept in Principle in Part(Chapter 7)________________________________________________________________Submitter: Andrew Minister, Battelle Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryComment on Proposal No: 801-47Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows:7.1* General.7.1.1 Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases.7.1.1.1 Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored and handled in accordance with NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.7.1.1.2 Flammable and combustible gases shall be stored and handled in accordance with NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code; NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code; and NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code.7.1.1.3* In As determined by fire hazards analysis, combustible gas analyzers shall be installed in enclosed spaces with the potential for accumulation of combustible gases enclosed spaces in which combustible gas could accumulate outside of the storage vessels, piping, and utilization equipment, combustible-gas analyzers that are designed for the specific gas shall be installed.A.7.1.1.3 Enclosed spaces refers to any enclosure within a building, including gloveboxes, hot cells, caves, plenums, etc.7.1.1.4* As determined by fire hazards analysis, Fflammable and combustible liquids in enclosed spaces in which vapors have the potential to accumulate outside of the storage vessels, piping, and utilization equipment shall be installed with combustible-vapor analyzers appropriate for the vapors generated.A.7.1.1.4 See the explanation for enclosed spaces under A.7.1.1.3.7.1.1.5 The analyzer specified by Section 7.1.1.3 or Section 7.1.1.4 shall be set to alarm at a concentration no higher than 25 percent of the lower flammable explosive limit.7.1.1.6 Safety controls and interlocks for combustible, flammable liquids and flammable gases and their associated delivery systems shall be tested on a predetermined schedule and after maintenance operations.7.1.1.7 Hydraulic fluids used in presses or other hydraulic equipment shall be the fire-resistant fluid type.7.1.1.8 Solvents.7.1.1.8.1* Where a flammable or combustible solvent is used, it shall be handled in a system that does not allow uncontrolled release of vapors.7.1.1.8.2 Approved oOperating controls and limits appropriate for the hazard shall be established.7.1.1.8.3 An approved fixed fire-extinguishing system shall be installed or its absence justified to the satisfaction of the AHJ by fire hazards analysis.7.1.1.8.4* Solvent distillation and recovery equipment for flammable or combustible liquids shall be isolated from areas of use by 3-hour fire barriers of appropriate rating for the hazard.7.1.1.8.5* In order to ensure the operation of process evaporators, such as Plutonium Uranium Reduction and Extraction (PUREX), means shall be provided to prevent entry of water-soluble solvents into the evaporators.7.1.2 Specialized Processes and Equipment7.1.2.1 Furnaces or Ovens used in facilities handling radioactive materials shall comply with the applicable requirements of NFPA 86, Standard for Ovens and Furnaces, NFPA 86C, Standard for Industrial Furnaces using a Special Processing Atmosphere, or NFPA 86D, Standard for Industrial Furnaces using Vacuum as an Atmosphere, as appropriate.7.1.2.2 NFPA 115, Standard for Laser Fire Protection shall apply to processes and systems utilizing lasers.7.1.2.3 Incinerators shall be in accordance with NFPA 82, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment7.1.3 Special Materials.7.1.3.1 Combustible metals shall be stored and handled in accordance with NFPA 484, Standard for Combustible Metals.7.1.3.2* Operating controls and limits for the handling of pyrophoric materials shall be established to the satisfaction of the AHJ.7.1.3.3 A supply of an appropriate extinguishing medium shall be available in all areas where fines and cuttings of pyrophoric materials are present.7.1.3.4 Solid and liquid oxidizing agents shall be stored and handled in accordance with NFPA 430, Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers.7.1.3.5 Fissile materials shall be used, handled, and stored with provisions to prevent the accidental assembly of fissile material into critical masses.7.1.3.5.1 Fissile materials shall be arranged such that neutron moderation and reflection by water shall not present a criticality hazard.7.1.3.5.2* For locations where fissile materials might be present and could create a potential criticality hazard, combustible materials shall be excluded.7.1.4 Hot Cells, Caves, and Glove Boxes, and Hoods.7.1.4.1* AllAs determined by fire hazards analysis, hot cells, caves, and glove boxes, and hoods shall be provided with fire detection in accordance with NFPA 72.A.7.1.4.1 Sprinkler water flow indication can serve as a possible means of fire detection.

7.1.4.2* As determined by fire hazards analysis, Ffire suppression shall be provided in all hot cells, caves, and glove boxes, and hoodsA.7.1.4.2 The preferred selected method of automatic suppression has to be compatible with the fire hazards and consider interaction between the suppression agent and materials that are present (e.g., reactive metals). The selection of a fire suppression system must address the potential for the spread of radioactive materials due to pressurization of the enclosure or by the flooding of the enclosure wil liquid fire suppression methods such as water. Accessibility for inspection, maintenance, and testing in radiation or contamination environments must also be considered in the design. Selected systems should be is an automatic sprinkler system, although other methods of suppression can also be permitted when installed in accordance with the applicable NFPA standard. Refer to Section 5.10 for drainage provisions.7.1.4.3 Hot Cells and Caves.7.1.4.3.1 Hot cells and caves shall be of noncombustible construction. Where combustible shielding is necessary for the radiation hazard, appropriate fire protection features shall be installed as determined by fire hazards analysis.7.1.4.3.2 Where hydraulic fluids are used in master slave manipulators, fire resistant fluids shall be used.7.1.4.3.3 Combustible materials inside the cells and caves shall be kept to a minimum.7.1.4.3.4 If explosive concentrations of gases or vapors are present, an inert atmosphere shall be provided, or the cell or cave and its ventilation system shall be designed to withstand pressure excursions.7.1.4.4* Glove Boxes and Hoods.7.1.4.4.1 The glove boxes, including windows, and hoods shall be of noncombustible construction. Where combustible shielding is necessary for the radiation hazard, appropriate fire protection features shall be installed as determined by fire hazards analysis. 7.1.4.4.2* The number of gloves shall be limited to the minimum necessary to perform the operations.A.7.1.4.4.2 Gloves are typically the most easily ignitable component of gloveboxes and, therefore, should be minimized. When gloves fail, potential loss of confinement can result.7.1.4.4.32* When the gloves are not being used, they shall be withdrawn and secured outside the box if fire hazards are present inside the box.A.7.1.4.4.32 Securing of the gloves outside the box positions them such that fixed fire suppression in the room can be more effective and that they do not contribute to the fuel loading in the glovebox or provide a source of ignition to other fuels in the glovebox. Positioning them outside also reduces potential for gloves contributing to fires inside the glovebox.7.1.4.4.43* When the gloves are no longer needed for operations, they shall be removed and glove port covers installed if fire hazards are present inside the box.A.7.1.4.4.3 Gloves should be removed if work has been completed and no additional work requiring access to the glovebox via use of the specific gloves is identified, the glove box will not remain in-service, or fire hazards remaining in the glovebox dictate that the gloves be removed. Gloves should not be removed strictly because immediate or short term use is unnecessary. Unnecessary removal of gloves creates unnecessary generation of radioactive wastes as well as potential exposures to radioactive materials during change-out activities.7.1.4.4.54 Doors shall remain closed when not in use.7.1.4.4.65 The concentration of combustibles shall be limited to the quantity necessary to perform the immediate task.7.1.4.4.76* Fixed inerting systems shall not be utilized in lieu of fire suppression systemA.7.1.4.4.76 Fire suppression should be considered in addition to fixed inerting systems to address potential concerns during glovebox maintenance or failure of inerting systems.7.1.4.4.87 If fixed extinguishing systems are utilized, the internal pressurization shall be calculated in order to prevent gloves from failing or being blown off effects of system discharge on glovebox integrity shall be considered in evaluating the design of the system.7.1.4.4.98* As determined by fire hazards analysis, Aa means shall be provided to restrict the passage of flame between glove boxes and hoods that are connected.7.1.4.5 Hoods.7.1.4.5.1* Fume hoods containing radioactive materials shall meet the requirements of NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals. Lining materials shall be compatible with the chemical environment, and capable of decontamination.A.7.1.4.5.1 Fume hoods provide minimal capability to confine radioactive materials. The fire hazard is generally associated with the chemicals in-use and NFPA 45 provides the necessary requirements for design and fire protection of fume hoods.7.1.4.5.2 Combustible materials shall not be stored in fume hoods and should be the minimum necessary to support the work activity.7.1.4.5.3 Radioactive contaminated combustible waste shall not be stored or allowed to accumulate in fume hoods. Procedures for timely waste characterization and removal shall be established.7.1.5* Construction, Demolition, and Renovation. Construction, demolition, and renovating activities that conform to the requirements of NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, such as the following:

appropriate level of protection for the hazards and configurations unique to the facility. The importance of the FHA and flexibility in the application of requirements for the variability in nuclear facility hazards is the primary basis for the proposed changes and this approach is consistent with Chapter 4 and 6 of this standard. Additional discussion of the specific changes follows: Sections 7.1.1.3 and 7.1.1.4 is revised to indicate that gas- or vapor-analyzers should be installed if determined by fire hazards analysis. There are options to designing protection against combustible gases and vapors that do not involve the complexities of installing and maintaining analyzers. The standard is not clear on the conditions that must be assumed for installation of the analyzers (e.g., normal operation, upset conditions, ventilation on or off). The standard provides no guidance relative to the design, installation, operation, or response to analyzer output or alarms. In the case of laboratory operations, the types of gases or vapors may change frequently with work activities or new projects. The changing configuration of the work space, equipment, and materials does not support use of these types of devices in most cases.Section 7.1.1.5 The use of the term “lower flammable limit” is consistent with the terminology that is used in NFPA 30. Although both terms have the same meaning, the reference to flammable limits when referring to hazards associated with flammable liquids should follow NFPA 30. If “lower flammable limit” is not used, “lower explosive limit” needs to be defined.Section 7.1.1.8.2 is revised to provide flexibility to implement appropriate level of control if necessary. “Approved” is deleted as this implies the AHJ must accept the limits that are established, which is not consistent with typical practice. Controls and limits on use solvent is typically established in user procedures. The exception may be where permitting is required for quantities that exceed fire code or other similar regulatory thresholds.Section 7.1.1.8.4 is revised to allow flexibility. Arbitrarily establishing a 3-hour separation does not allow for consideration of the magnitude of the hazard. Solvent distillation can be as small as 0.25 liter or on a much larger scale. Fire protection should be provided at a level appropriate for the hazard.Section 7.1.3.5 is deleted on the basis that control of fissile materials is governed by its own set of regulatory requirements and national standards. These criticality specific requirements and standards encompass the issues of neutron moderation or configuration changes that might occur as a result of automatic or manual suppression actions. These requirements in NFPA 801 for criticality are not appropriate for a fire protection standard, are not sufficiently complete to address the criticality hazard, and are covered in other governing regulations.Sections 7.1.4.1, 7.1.4.2 and associated Annex A content is revised to base the selection and installation of fire detection and suppression on the basis of the fire hazards analysis. The committee’s substantiation for the significant change to require “ALL” hot cells, caves, and gloveboxes to have automatic fire suppression systems was not substantiated based on number of fires, significant fires, or any other data that justified the change to require “all” hot cells, caves, and gloveboxes to have automatic fire suppression systems. There has to be a graded approach to determining which hot cells, caves, and gloveboxes need to have automatic fire suppression systems. The fire hazards analysis is the correct tool for evaluating the hazards and determining the whether or not a hot cell, cave, or glovebox needs automatic fire suppression. The variability of hot cell, cave, and glovebox design and operations demands the capability to engineer appropriate protection based on the specific configuration, use, and hazards. Our laboratory operates may caves that have not fire hazards associated with them and it would be very expensive to install and maintain automatic fire suppression systems when there is no value added. Spread of radioactive materials associated with the activation of a fire suppression system also has to be considered in the selection of an automatic fire suppression system. Hoods have been separated from these requirements into a separate section (discussed later) because they do not serve the same purpose or function relative to radioactive material confinement and shielding. The application of suppression systems must be done with consideration for material compatibilities, hazards, post-actuation cleanup, and inspection testing and maintenance of the systems in radiation environments.Sections 7.1.4.3.1 and 7.1.4.4.1 are revised to note that combustible shielding may be necessary in some applications, particularly where neutron shielding is necessary. Fire protection for these applications should be based on the fire hazards analysis.Section 7.1.4.4.2 is deleted because regulating the necessary number of gloves is impractical and isn’t considered in an integrated manner with the other fire hazards that are present. Gloveboxes are generally designed to place gloves where they are needed. This level of control should be left to the operating entity as part of overall fire hazards management.Section 7.1.4.4.2 (renumbered) and Section 7.4.4.3 are similarly revised to provide a more practical level of control for gloves. Not all gloveboxes necessarily have significant fire hazards.Section 7.1.4.4.7 (renumbered) is revised to focus the requirement on evaluating the extinguishing system effects on glovebox integrity, not simply over-pressurization. Under fire conditions, glove failure may occur prior to system actuation so glove failure from over-pressurization is not necessarily governing. The extinguishing system is designed according the hazard present and the appropriate rate of application of agent. The objective to extinguish the fire may not support the objective of protecting the box, but the impacts on box integrity should be understood and the design should consider these impacts appropriately.

(a) Scaffolding, formworks, decking, temporary enclosures, temporary containment structures, and partitions used inside buildings shall benoncombustible or fire retardant treated.(b) If wood is used, it shall be one of the following:i. Listed, pressure-impregnated, fire-retardant lumberii. Treated with a listed fire-retardant coatingiii. Timbers 15.2 cm × 15.2 cm (6 in. × 6 in.) or larger(c) Tarpaulins (fabrics) and plastic films shall be certified to conform to the weather-resistant and flame-resistant materials described in NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films.A.7.1.5 The use of noncombustible or fire-retardant concrete formwork is especially important for large structures where large quantities of forms are used. Pressure-impregnated fire-retardant lumber should be used in accordance with its listing and the manufacturer’s instructions. Where exposed to the weather or moisture (e.g., concrete forms), the fire retardant used should be suitable for this exposure. Fire-retardant coatings are not acceptable on walking surfaces or surfaces subject to mechanical damage. Use of fire-retardant paint requires special care. Inconsistent application and exposure to weather can reduce the effectiveness of fire-retardant coatings. Large timbers are occasionally used to support large pieces of equipment during storage or maintenance. The size of these timbers makes them difficult to ignite, and they do not represent an immediate fire threat.7.2* Hospitals.7.2.1 The appropriate form of fire protection for areas where radioactive materials exist in hospitals shall be based on the fire hazards analysis.7.2.2 Precautions shall be taken, as required, if the radioactive materials are stored or used in ways that cause them to be more susceptible to release from their containers.7.3 Uranium Enrichment, Fuel Fabrication, and Fuel Reprocessing Facilities.7.3.1 General. Special hazards related to protection from fire shall be controlled by a defense in depth strategy that utilizes a combination of the following:(1) Location and separation(2) Safe operating procedures(3) Fixed detection and suppression systems(4) Inerting(5) Any other methods acceptable to the AHJ7.4 Laboratories.7.4.1* The requirements of Sections 7.1.1 and 7.1.3 are applicable to laboratories where the requirements of NFPA 45 do not provide sufficient fire protection and control of the material hazards or when determined by fire hazards analysis.A.7.4.1 Laboratories, such as those involved in research and development, often work with small quantities of chemicals and radioactive materials in any given operation or work activity. Laboratories frequently change configurations of hazardous and radioactive materials as well as associated laboratory equipment and confinement in support of constantly changing projects. These often changing conditions and the quantities of materials present do not lend themselves to the controls specified in Sections 7.1.1 and 7.1.3 for gas and vapor analyzers, safety controls and interlocks, control of solvents, and control of handling and storage of combustible metals. NFPA 45 provides adequate controls for most laboratory operations involving chemical hazards in the presence of radioactive materials. Additional fire protection that may be required is determined by fire hazards analysis. 7.4.1 The requirements of NFPA 45 shall also be applicable.7.4.2 Laboratories which handle pyrophoric materials shall comply with 7.1.3.7.4.32 Laboratory enclosures shall comply with the requirements for hot cells, gloveboxes and hoods unless otherwise justified in thea FHA concludes that the amount of radioactive material is inconsequential.7.5 Research and Production Reactors.7.5.1 Reactivity control shall be capable of inserting negative reactivity to achieve and maintain subcritical conditions in the event of a fire.7.5.2 Inventory and pressure control shall be capable of controlling coolant level such that fuel damage as a result of a fire is prevented.7.5.3 Decay heat removal shall be capable of removing heat from the reactor core such that fuel damage as a result of fire is prevented.7.5.4 Vital auxiliaries shall be capable of performing the necessary functions in the event of a fire.7.5.5 Process monitoring shall be capable of providing the necessary indication in the event of a fire.7.6 Facilities Handling Waste (Reserved)7.7 Accelerators (Reserved)7.8 Process Facilities (Reserved)7.9 Irradiation Facilities (Reserved)Substantiation: The term nuclear facilities as applicable to NFPA 801 represents an extremely broad spectrum of facilities with tremendous variation in mission, function, design, operations, hazardous chemicals, radioactive material inventories, fire risks and protection needs. The types of facilities covered by NFPA 801 and the requirements of this chapter may include small research and development laboratories, large processing facilities, or non-power reactors. The fire protection needs for these facilities are as varied as the facilities themselves. For this reason, inflexible, prescriptive fire protection requirements do not meet the specific facility and hazard protection needs and the fire hazards analysis becomes paramount in defining and evaluating the

7.1.5.3.1 Procedures for timely waste characterization and removal shall be established.7.4.3 Laboratory enclosures shall comply with the requirements for gloveboxes and hoods. unless the FHA concludes that the amount of radioactive material is inconsequential.D.1.2.3 FSSA Publications. Fire Suppression Systems Association, 5024 R Campbell Blvd., Baltimore, Maryland 21236-5974, USA.Guide to Estimating Enclosure Pressure and Pressure Relief Vent Area for Applications Using Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2nd Edition, January 2010.Committee Statement: The committee addressed Section 7.1.1.3 and Section 7.1.1.4 under the action taken on Committee Comment 801-17 (Log #13) and Committee Comment 801-18 (Log #14). Section 7.1.1.5 and Section 7.1.1.8.2 were accepted with the addition of a clarifying annex statement to Section 7.1.1.8.2. Section 7.1.1.8.3 and Section 7.1.1.8.4 were previously addressed by Committee Comment 801-19 (Log #15) and Committee Comment 801-20 (Log #16). Section 7.1.3.5 and associated subparagraphs were retained with modifications by actions taken on Committee Comment 801-22 (Log #18) and because those requirements for fissile materials are appropriate within the scope of the standard. Additional criticality requirements may also be applicable from other codes and standards. Section 7.1.4 retained the term hoods as it is specifically defined and within the scope of in the standard. A new section for fume hoods was accepted and a definition, extracted from the 2011 edition of NFPA 45, was created to clarify the distinction from hoods. Section 7.1.4.1 was dispositioned by the action taken on Committee Comment 801-23 (Log #19). Section 7.1.4.2 was rejected, based on the philosophy that requirements should be deterministic and not developed by the FHA. A.7.1.4.2 was accepted, revised, and merged with the previous language created under Committee Comment 801-24 (Log #20). Section 7.1.4.3.1 was rejected, based on the philosophy that requirements should be deterministic and not developed by the FHA. Section 7.1.4.4 retained the term hoods as it is specifically defined and within the scope of in the standard. Section 7.1.4.4.1 and Section 7.1.4.4.2 with associated annex were rejected with Section 7.1.4.4.1, as previously addressed under Committee Comment 801-28 (Log #21). Section 7.1.4.4.3 was rejected because the gloves once withdrawn reduce the combustible loading within the glovebox. Section 7.1.4.4.4 and associated annex was rejected because the fire presence inside the box is not well-definable and fails to address the external hazard. Section 7.1.4.4.8 was accepted with new annex material provided. Section 7.1.4.4.9 was rejected, based on the philosophy that requirements should be deterministic and not developed by the FHA. Section 7.1.4.5 and associated subparagraphs were accepted with the heading being changed to fume hoods with the section being renumbered to Section 7.1.5. Section 7.4.1 and associated annex, along with 7.4.2, was rejected to retain the original language as the committee believed the original language to sufficiently address the issue. Section 7.4.3 was accepted and modified to delete the entire paragraph as the intent of the language was unclear. A reference was added to Annex D for the FSSA guide under A.7.1.4.4.7.Number Eligible to Vote: 28Ballot Results: Affirmative: 26 Ballot Not Returned: 2 Kassawara, R., Najafi, B.

Backup Proposal 801-47

_______________________________________________________________801-47 Log #38 Final Action: Accept in Principle(Chapter 7)_______________________________________________________________Submitter: William B. Till, Jr., Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLCRecommendation: Revise text to read as follows: Chapter 7 Special Hazards in Nuclear Facilities7.1* General.7.1.1 Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored and handled in accordance with NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.7.1.2 Flammable and combustible gases shall be stored and handled in accordance with NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code; NFPA 55, Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders, and Tanks; and NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code.7.1.3 Solid and liquid oxidizing agents shall be stored and handled in accordance with NFPA 430, Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers.7.1.4 Combustible metals shall be stored and handled in accordance with NFPA 484, Standard for Combustible Metals.7.1.5 Fire protection for laboratories involved with radioactive materials shall be in accordance with NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals.7.1.6 Ovens, furnaces, and incinerators involved with radioactive materials shall be in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 82, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment, and NFPA 86, Standard for Ovens and Furnaces.7.1.7 Combustion and safety controls and interlocks shall be tested after maintenance activities, and at other intervals in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s recommendations.

Section 7.1.4.4.8 (renumbered) is revised to base the design of restrictions between gloveboxes on the fire hazards analysis. Gloveboxes come in all sizes and connection restrictions are not always necessary relative to the hazards present. There is usually an air lock with 2 doors between the glovebox and any other connected hoods, so proper operation of the air lock would prevent direct passage of flames.Section 7.1.4.5 is a new proposed section on hoods. Hoods in the context of radioactive material handling and use are significantly different than hot cells, gloveboxes, and caves. Hoods provide no shielding or significant confinement capability for work with radioactive materials and the hazards associated with radioactive materials in hoods are generally dominated by the hazards of the chemicals. Hoods are designed and tested to remove vapors and not to confine radioactive materials. On this basis, NFPA 45, which has extensive requirement for hoods, should be the governing standard. Where additional protection is necessary, the fire hazards analysis required elsewhere in this standard will govern the determination. The placement of detection and/or fire suppression in most fume hoods has not been established as being necessary unless operations with open containers of flammable liquids are performed. Due to the nature of the operations that are typically performed in fume hoods, there are no specific types of fire detection or fire suppression that would provide reliable detection and /or suppression for all types of hazardous materials that are typically used in fume hoods. NFPA 45 8.10 does not require automatic fire suppression for fume hoods unless there is a hazard present that warrants automatic fire suppression.Section 7.4.1 and A.7.4.1 are revised to identify NFPA 45 as the governing standard for fire protection in laboratories using chemicals in the presence of radioactive materials as opposed to the requirements in Sections 7.1.1 and 7.1.3 unless NFPA 45 is not sufficient in its requirements or additional protection is specified by a fire hazards analysis. Protection against the chemical hazards in laboratory-scale work activities will generally provide the necessary protection against loss of control or confinement of radioactive materials. The requirements for hot cells, gloveboxes and hoods are followed unless otherwise justified.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle in PartRevise only the specifically-identified (making no changes to those paragraphs not shown here) submitted text, add new definition Section 3.3.X, and the reference to Annex D to read as follows:3.3.X Fume Hood. A ventilated enclosure designed to contain and exhaust fumes, gases, vapors, mists, and particulate matter generated within the hood interior. [45; 2011]7.1.1.5 The analyzer specified by Section 7.1.1.3 or Section 7.1.1.4 shall be set to alarm at a concentration no higher than 25 percent of the lower flammable explosive limit.7.1.1.8.2* Approved oOperating controls and limits appropriate for the hazard shall be established.A.7.1.1.8.2 This requirement is not intended to allow quantities of materials that exceed requirements in other applicable codes and standards.A.7.1.4.2 The preferred selected method of automatic suppression should be compatible with the fire hazards and consider interaction between the suppression agent and materials that are present (e.g., reactive metals). The selection of a fire suppression system should address the potential for the spread of radioactive materials due to pressurization of the enclosure or by the flooding of the enclosure with liquid fire suppression methods such as water. Accessibility for inspection, maintenance, and testing in radiation or contamination environments should also be considered in the design. Selected systems should be is an automatic sprinkler system, although other methods of suppression can also be permitted when installed in accordance with the applicable NFPA standard. Refer to Section 5.10 for drainage provisions.7.1.4.4.87* If fixed extinguishing systems are utilized, the internal pressurization shall be calculated in order to prevent gloves from failing or being blown off effects of system discharge on glovebox integrity shall be considered in evaluating the design of the system.A.7.1.4.4.7 Some system discharge variables to be considered are enclosure pressures during a non-fire discharge, potential fire size, heat output created by the fire event, the latent heat of the suppression agent, potential impact to the ventilation system, evaporation rate of the suppression agent and expansion ratio of the agent. Additional information can be found in the Guide to Estimating Enclosure Pressure and Pressure Relief Vent Area for Applications Using Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems by the Fire Suppression Systems Association.7.1.5 Fume Hoods.7.1.5.1* Fume hoods containing radioactive materials shall meet the requirements of NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals. 7.1.5.1.1 Lining materials shall be compatible with the chemical environment and capable of decontamination.A.7.1.5.1 Fume hoods provide minimal capability to confine radioactive materials. The fire hazard is generally associated with the chemicals in-use and NFPA 45 provides the necessary requirements for design and fire protection of fume hoods.7.1.5.2 Combustible materials shall not be stored in fume hoods and should be the minimum necessary to support the work activity.7.1.5.3 Radioactive contaminated combustible waste shall not be stored or allowed to accumulate in fume hoods.

7.4.4.9* A means shall be provided to restrict the passage of flame between glove boxes and hoods that are connected.7.4.5 Research and Production Reactors.7.4.5.1 Reactivity control shall be capable of inserting negative reactivity to achieve and maintain subcritical conditions in the event of a fire.7.4.5.2 Inventory and pressure control shall be capable of controlling coolant level such that fuel damage as a result of a fire is prevented.7.4.5.3 Decay heat removal shall be capable of removing heat from the reactor core such that fuel damage as a result of fire is prevented.7.4.5.4 Vital auxiliaries shall be capable of performing the necessary functions in the event of a fire.7.4.5.5 Process monitoring shall be capable of providing the necessary indication in the event of a fire.Replace with the following Chapter 7 Facilities, Processes, and Special Hazards7.1* General.7.1.1 Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases7.1.1.1 Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored and handled in accordance with NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.7.1.1.2 Flammable and combustible gases shall be stored and handled in accordance with NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code; NFPA 55, Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders, and Tanks; and NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code7.1.1.3 In enclosed spaces in which combustible gas could accumulate outside of the storage vessels, piping, and utilization equipment, combustible-gas analyzers that are designed for the specific gas shall be installed.7.1.1.4 Flammable and combustible liquids in enclosed spaces in which vapors have the potential to accumulate outside of the storage vessels, piping, and utilization equipment shall be installed with combustible-vapor analyzers appropriate for the vapors generated.7.1.1.5 The analyzer specified by 7.1.1.3 or 7.1.1.4 shall be set to alarm at a concentration no higher than 25 percent of the lower explosive limit.7.1.1.6 Safety controls and interlocks for combustible, flammable liquids and flammable gases and their associated delivery systems shall be tested on a predetermined schedule and after maintenance operations.7.1.1.7 Hydraulic fluids used in presses or other hydraulic equipment shall be the fire-resistant fluid type.7.1.1.8 Solvents.7.1.1.8.1* Where a flammable or combustible solvent is used, it shall be handled in a system that does not allow uncontrolled release of vapors.7.1.1.8.2 Approved operating controls and limits shall be established.7.1.1.8.3 An approved fixed fire-extinguishing system shall be installed or its absence justified to the satisfaction of the AHJ.7.1.1.8.4* Solvent distillation and recovery equipment for flammable or combustible liquids shall be isolated from areas of use by 3-hour fire barriers.7.1.1.8.5* In order to ensure the operation of process evaporators, such as Plutonium Uranium Reduction and Extraction (PUREX), means shall be provided to prevent entry of water-soluble solvents into the evaporators.7.1.2 Specialized Processes and Equipment7.1.2.1 Furnaces or Ovens used in facilities handling radioactive materials shall comply with the applicable requirements of NFPA 86 Standard for Ovens and Furnaces, 86C Standard for Industrial Furnaces using a Special Processing Atmosphere or 86DStandard for Industrial Furnaces using Vacuum as an Atmosphere as appropriate.7.1.2.2 NFPA 115, Standard for Laser Fire Protection shall apply to processes and systems utilizing lasers.7.1.2.3 Incinerators shall be in accordance with NFPA 82, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment 7.1.3 Special Materials.7.1.3.1 Combustible metals shall be stored and handled in accordance with NFPA 484, Standard for Combustible Metals. 7.1.3.2* Operating controls and limits for the handling of pyrophoric materials shall be established to the satisfaction of the AHJ. 7.1.3.3 A supply of an appropriate extinguishing medium shall be available in all areas where fines and cuttings of pyrophoric materials are present. 7.1.3.4 Solid and liquid oxidizing agents shall be stored and handled in accordance with NFPA 430, Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers. 7.1.3.5 Fissile materials shall be used, handled, and stored with provisions to prevent the accidental assembly of fissile material into critical masses.7.1.3.5.1 Fissile materials shall be arranged such that neutron moderation and reflection by water shall not present a criticality hazard.7.1.3.5.2 * For locations where fissile materials might be present and could create a potential criticality hazard, combustible materials shall be excluded.7.1.4 Hot Cells, Caves, Glove Boxes, and Hoods.7.1.4.1 All hot cells, caves, glove boxes, and hoods shall be provided with fire detection in accordance with NFPA 72. 7.1.4.2* Fire suppression shall be provided in all hot cells, caves, glove boxes, and hoods 7.1.4.3 Hot Cells and Caves.7.1.4.3.1 Hot cells and caves shall be of noncombustible construction.7.1.4.3.2 Where hydraulic fluids are used in master slave manipulators, fire-resistant fluids shall be used.

7.1.8* Accident Involving Fissionable Materials. Fissile materials shall be used, handled, and stored with provisions to prevent the accidental assembly of fissile material into critical masses.7.2* Hospitals.7.2.1 The appropriate form of fire protection for areas where radioactive materials exist in hospitals shall be based on the fire hazards analysis.7.2.2 Precautions shall be taken, as required, if the radioactive materials are stored or used in ways that cause them to be more susceptible to release from their containers.7.3 Uranium Enrichment, Fuel Fabrication, and Fuel Reprocessing Facilities.7.3.1 General. Special hazards related to fire problems shall be controlled by at least one of the following:(1) Location(2) Safe operating procedures(3) Fixed protection systems(4) Inerting(5) Any other methods acceptable to the AHJ7.3.2* Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases.7.3.2.1 In enclosed spaces in which combustible gas could accumulate outside of the storage vessels, piping, and utilization equipment, combustible-gas analyzers that are designed for the specific gas shall be installed.7.3.2.1.1 The analyzer shall be set to alarm at a concentration no higher than 25 percent of the lower explosive limit.7.3.2.2 Flammable and combustible liquids in enclosed spaces in which vapors have the potential to accumulate outside of the storage vessels, piping, and utilization equipment shall be installed with combustible-vapor analyzers appropriate for the vapors generated.7.3.2.2.1 The analyzer shall be set to alarm at a concentration no higher than 25 percent of the lower explosive limit.7.3.2.3 Safety controls and interlocks for combustible, flammable liquids and flammable gases and their associated delivery systems shall be tested on a predetermined schedule and after maintenance operations.7.3.2.4 Hydraulic fluids used in presses or other hydraulic equipment shall be the fire-resistant fluid type.7.3.2.5 Solvents.7.3.2.5.1* Where a flammable or combustible solvent is used, it shall be handled in a system that does not allow uncontrolled release of vapors.7.3.2.5.2 Approved operating controls and limits shall be established.7.3.2.5.3 An approved fixed fire-extinguishing system shall be installed or its absence justified to the satisfaction of the AHJ.7.3.2.5.4* Solvent distillation and recovery equipment for flammable or combustible liquids shall be isolated from areas of use by 3-hour fire barriers.7.3.2.5.5* In order to ensure the operation of process evaporators, such as Plutonium Uranium Reduction and Extraction (PUREX), means shall be provided to prevent entry of water-soluble solvents into the evaporators.7.3.3 Pyrophoric Materials.7.3.3.1* Operating controls and limits for the handling of pyrophoric materials shall be established to the satisfaction of the AHJ.7.3.3.2 A supply of an extinguishing medium shall be available in all areas where fines and cuttings of pyrophoric materials are present. (See Section 7.1.)7.4 Hot Cells, Caves, Glove Boxes, and Hoods.7.4.1 All hot cells, caves, glove boxes, and hoods shall be provided with a means of fire detection if used in the handling of pyrophoric materials, oxidizers, or organic liquids.7.4.2* Fire suppression shall be provided in all hot cells, caves, glove boxes, and hoods that contain combustible metals or organic liquids in quantities that have the potential to cause a breach of the hot cells, glove boxes, hoods, or caves.7.4.3 Hot Cells and Caves.7.4.3.1 Hot cells and caves shall be of noncombustible construction.7.4.3.2 Where hydraulic fluids are used in master slave manipulators, fire-resistant fluids shall be used.7.4.3.3 Combustible concentrations inside the cells and caves shall be kept to a minimum.7.4.3.4 Where combustibles are present, a fixed extinguishing system shall be installed in the cell or cave.7.4.3.5 If explosive concentrations of gases or vapors are present, an inert atmosphere shall be provided, or the cell or cave and its ventilation system shall be designed to withstand pressure excursions.7.4.4* Glove Boxes and Hoods.7.4.4.1 The glove box, windows, and hoods shall be of noncombustible construction.7.4.4.2 The number of gloves shall be limited to the minimum necessary to perform the operations.7.4.4.3 When the gloves are not being used, they shall be tied outside the box.7.4.4.4 When the gloves are no longer needed for operations, they shall be removed and glove port covers installed.7.4.4.5 Doors shall remain closed when not in use.7.4.4.6 The concentration of combustibles shall be limited to the quantity necessary to perform the immediate task.7.4.4.7 Where combustibles are present, a fire suppression system or fixed inerting system shall be provided.7.4.4.8 If fixed extinguishing systems are utilized, the internal pressurization shall be calculated in order to prevent gloves from failing or being blown off.

7.1.4 is the section on hot cells, caves, gloveboxes and Hoods and is similar to the original 7.4. 7.1.4.1 is revised to better clarify the intent of the original 7.4.1. The technical justification is as follows: The previous wording allowed fire detection schemes which may not be effective and provides no specific criteria to enable the user to discern the true intent. Examples include thermal wells for heat detectors with no regard to changes in RTI, use of air sampling systems intended for radiological or contamination control purposes which do not alert the appropriate emergency responders not initiate the correct response of the collocated workers. Detection should be provided for early notification of fires involving all materials, not just specific ones. Section 7.1.4.2 is revised as originally conflicted with the original section 7.4.3.4 and 7.4.4.7 which states that suppression was only required for those applications involving combustible metals or organic liquids. The original text is deleted under this proposal to coincide with a separate proposal for section 7.4.2. The new language for 7.1.4.4.7 is provided to address another issue and the annex material for 7.4.4.7 is proposed as both the justification for the proposal and to aid the user in determining the intent of the requirement. The technical justification is as follows: Gloveboxes are most vulnerable, typically, at the gloveports and therefore require very little in the way of combustibles to reach the point where the gloves would be the breach point. Defining quantities of combustibles which are sufficient to cause failure is the opposite of the most appropriate method for a fire protection standard – the suppression system should be required unless it can be conclusively demonstrated, to the AHJ, that it is not required. Additionally, it does not protect against temporary additions of materials which invalidate the earlier assessment. 7.1.4.4.3 is the original 7.4.4.3 rewritten to better protect the integrity of the gloves. Tying the gloves outside the box results in glove fatigue. Common industrial practices including Velcro straps, or similar appurtenances to ensure the gloves remain outside of the box. It is important that the gloves be positioned outside of the glovebox because they are, for gloveboxes constructed of noncombustible materials as directed by this standard, the most easily ignitable component and if they burn inside, fixed fire suppression systems will be less likely to be effective. If they are positioned outside the plane of the glovebox face, the suppression system can be more effective and combustibles inside the glovebox will be more difficult to ignite. Section 7.1.5 is replaced with a new section, 7.4 applicable to laboratories with the following justification: NFPA 45, 2011 specifically excludes hazards associated with radioactive materials: 1.1.2 This standard shall not apply to the following: (7)*Hazards associated with radioactive materials, as covered by NFPA 801, Standard for Fire Protection for Facilities Handling Radioactive Materials. Laboratories working with nuclear materials have unique concerns and should be addressed under this document since NFPA 45 does not apply. However, the typical fire protection concerns associated with laboratories shall apply so NFPA 45 should be applicable just expanded to address the radioactive materials. This relocates the statement to a new section 7.4.6, and adds new requirements for laboratories.Committee Meeting Action: Accept in PrincipleReplace chapter 7 in its entirety and revise text to read as follows:Chapter 7 Facilities, Processes, and Special Hazards7.1* General.7.1.1 Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases7.1.1.1 Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored and handled in accordance with NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.7.1.1.2 Flammable and combustible gases shall be stored and handled in accordance with NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code; NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code; and NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code7.1.1.3* In enclosed spaces in which combustible gas could accumulate outside of the storage vessels, piping, and utilization equipment, combustible-gas analyzers that are designed for the specific gas shall be installed. A.7.1.1.3 Enclosed spaces refers to any enclosure within a building, including gloveboxes, hot cells, caves, plenums, etc.7.1.1.4* Flammable and combustible liquids in enclosed spaces in which vapors have the potential to accumulate outside of the storage vessels, piping, and utilization equipment shall be installed with combustible-vapor analyzers appropriate for the vapors generated. A.7.1.1.4 See the explanation for enclosed spaces under A.7.1.1.3.7.1.1.5 The analyzer specified by 7.1.1.3 or 7.1.1.4 shall be set to alarm at a concentration no higher than 25 percent of the lower explosive limit.7.1.1.6 Safety controls and interlocks for combustible, flammable liquids and flammable gases and their associated delivery systems shall be tested on a predetermined schedule and after maintenance operations.7.1.1.7 Hydraulic fluids used in presses or other hydraulic equipment shall be the fire-resistant fluid type.7.1.1.8 Solvents.7.1.1.8.1* Where a flammable or combustible solvent is used, it shall be handled in a system that does not allow uncontrolled release of vapors.7.1.1.8.2 Approved operating controls and limits shall be established.7.1.1.8.3 An approved fixed fire-extinguishing system shall be installed or its absence justified to the satisfaction of the AHJ.7.1.1.8.4* Solvent distillation and recovery equipment for flammable or combustible liquids shall be isolated from areas of use by 3-hour fire barriers.

7.1.4.3.3 Combustible materials inside the cells and caves shall be kept to a minimum.7.1.4.3.4 If explosive concentrations of gases or vapors are present, an inert atmosphere shall be provided, or the cell or cave and its ventilation system shall be designed to withstand pressure excursions.7.1.4.4* Glove Boxes and Hoods.7.1.4.4.1 The glove box, windows, and hoods shall be of noncombustible construction.7.1.4.4.2 The number of gloves shall be limited to the minimum necessary to perform the operations.7.1.4.4.3 When the gloves are not being used, they shall be withdrawn and secured outside the box.7.1.4.4.4 When the gloves are no longer needed for operations, they shall be removed and glove port covers installed.7.1.4.4.5 Doors shall remain closed when not in use.7.1.4.4.6 The concentration of combustibles shall be limited to the quantity necessary to perform the immediate task.7.1.4.4.7* Fixed inerting systems shall not be utilized in lieu of fire suppression system 7.1.4.4.8 If fixed extinguishing systems are utilized, the internal pressurization shall be calculated in order to prevent gloves from failing or being blown off.7.1.4.4.9* A means shall be provided to restrict the passage of flame between glove boxes and hoods that are connected.7.2* Hospitals.7.2.1 The appropriate form of fire protection for areas where radioactive materials exist in hospitals shall be based on the fire hazards analysis.7.2.2 Precautions shall be taken, as required, if the radioactive materials are stored or used in ways that cause them to be more susceptible to release from their containers.7.3 Uranium Enrichment, Fuel Fabrication, and Fuel Reprocessing Facilities.7.3.1 General. Special hazards related to fire problems shall be controlled by at least one of the following:(1) Location(2) Safe operating procedures(3) Fixed protection systems(4) Inerting(5) Any other methods acceptable to the AHJ7.4 Laboratories7.4.1 The requirements of NFPA 45 shall also be applicable.7.4.2 Laboratories which handle pyrophoric materials shall comply with 7.4.77.4.3 Laboratory enclosures shall comply with the requirements for gloveboxes and hoods unless the FHA concludes that the amount of radioactive material is inconsequential.7.5 Research and Production Reactors.7.5.1 Reactivity control shall be capable of inserting negative reactivity to achieve and maintain subcritical conditions in the event of a fire.7.5.2 Inventory and pressure control shall be capable of controlling coolant level such that fuel damage as a result of a fire is prevented.7.5.3 Decay heat removal shall be capable of removing heat from the reactor core such that fuel damage as a result of fire is prevented.7.5.4 Vital auxiliaries shall be capable of performing the necessary functions in the event of a fire.7.5.5 Process monitoring shall be capable of providing the necessary indication in the event of a fire.Substantiation: Chapter 7 is re-written here to correct section misalignments and to group the applicable portions into the correct applications. For example, in the current edition of the document, Flammable and Combustible Liquids and Gases are addressed in 7.3.2 which is a subset of 7.3 Uranium Enrichment, Fuel Fabrication and Fuel Reprocessing facilities. The requirements provided in 7.3.2 and others should be more broadly applicable, Title changed to better reflect the purpose of the chapter. For example, a hospital is not a special hazard in a nuclear facility but rather a type of facility with potential radioactive material considerations Section 7.1 is rewritten to provide general fire protection guidance for radiological facilities and is intended to be applied to all of the subsequent sections. The new section 7.1.1 takes the old section 7.3.2 which previously only applied to Uranium Enrichment, Fuel Fabrication, and Fuel Reprocessing Facilities, and consolidates it into a section applicable to all applications. It also incorporates other sections such as the old 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 such that requirements are collocated within the same section as the first two paragraphs and 7.1.1.5 consolidates the original requirements from 2 sections, (7.3.2.1.1 and 7.3.2.2.1) into a single requirement applicable to both flammable gases and liquids. The new section 7.1.2 builds on the original requirements found in 7.1.6 of the 2008 edition but separates the equipment and references the appropriate standards. New section 7.1.3 combines the original 7.1.3 and 7.1.4 into one section such that all requirements for pyrophoric and oxidizing materials are located together. 7.1.3.2 and 7.1.3.3 are relocated from 7.3.3 which was originally only applicable to Uranium Enrichment, Fuel Fabrication and Fuel Reprocessing facilities. New 7.1.3.5 is placed in new special material section and subsequent sections relocate similar requirements from Chapter 6 (6.1.4 and 6.1.6)

(a) Scaffolding, formworks, decking, temporary enclosures, temporary containment structures, and partitions used inside buildings shall be noncombustible or fire retardant treated.(b) If wood is used, it shall be one of the following:i. Listed, pressure-impregnated, fire-retardant lumberii. Treated with a listed fire-retardant coatingiii. Timbers 15.2 cm × 15.2 cm (6 in. × 6 in.) or larger(c) Tarpaulins (fabrics) and plastic films shall be certified to conform to the weather-resistant and flame-resistant materials described in NFPA701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films.A.7.1.5 A.4.3(9) The use of noncombustible or fire-retardant concrete formwork is especially important for large structures (e.g., reactor buildings and turbine generator pedestals) where large quantities of forms are used. Pressure-impregnated fire-retardant lumber should be used in accordance with its listing and the manufacturer’s instructions. Where exposed to the weather or moisture (e.g., concrete forms), the fire retardant used should be suitable for this exposure. Fire-retardant coatings are not acceptable on walking surfaces or surfaces subject to mechanical damage. Use of fire-retardant paint requires special care. Inconsistent application and exposure to weather can reduce the effectiveness of fire-retardant coatings. Large timbers are occasionally used to support large pieces of equipment duringstorage or maintenance. The size of these timbers makes them difficult to ignite, and they do not represent an immediate fire threat.7.2* Hospitals.7.2.1 The appropriate form of fire protection for areas where radioactive materials exist in hospitals shall be based on the fire hazards analysis.7.2.2 Precautions shall be taken, as required, if the radioactive materials are stored or used in ways that cause them to be more susceptible to release from their containers.7.3 Uranium Enrichment, Fuel Fabrication, and Fuel Reprocessing Facilities.7.3.1 General. Special hazards related to protection from fire shall be controlled by a defense in depth strategy that utilizes a combination of the following:(1) Location and separation(2) Safe operating procedures(3) Fixed detection and suppression systems(4) Inerting(5) Any other methods acceptable to the AHJ7.4 Laboratories7.4.1 The requirements of NFPA 45 shall also be applicable.7.4.2 Laboratories which handle pyrophoric materials shall comply with 7.1.3.7.4.3 Laboratory enclosures shall comply with the requirements for gloveboxes and hoods unless the FHA concludes that the amount of radioactive material is inconsequential.7.5 Research and Production Reactors.7.5.1 Reactivity control shall be capable of inserting negative reactivity to achieve and maintain subcritical conditions in the event of a fire.7.5.2 Inventory and pressure control shall be capable of controlling coolant level such that fuel damage as a result of a fire is prevented.7.5.3 Decay heat removal shall be capable of removing heat from the reactor core such that fuel damage as a result of fire is prevented.7.5.4 Vital auxiliaries shall be capable of performing the necessary functions in the event of a fire.7.5.5 Process monitoring shall be capable of providing the necessary indication in the event of a fire. 7.6 Facilities Handling Waste (Reserved) 7.7 Accelerators (Reserved) 7.8 Process Facilities (Reserved) 7.9 Irradiation Facilities (Reserved)Committee Statement: The committee agreed with the suggested changes, but made editorial corrections and some technical revisions. Separation was added to 7.3.1(1) to clarify the intended use of location as a means of separating special hazards. The cross reference in 7.4.2 that pointed to 7.4.7 was corrected to refer to 7.1.3. Annex notes were added to 7.1.1.3 and 7.1.1.4 to clarify enclosed spaces. An annex note was added to 7.1.4.4.2 to express the reason why the number of gloves in a glovebox are required to be at the minimum necessary for operations. An annex note was added to 7.1.4.4.3 to explain the reason for withdrawing and securing gloves from a glovebox when not in use. A reference was added to A.7.1.4.2 for drainage requirements. An annex note was added to 7.1.4.1 to indicate that sprinklers can be used as a possible means of fire detection. An annex note was added to 7.1.4.4.7 to indicate the use of fixed suppression to provide a mitigation function that is in addition to fixed inerting systems. Scaffolding requirements were removed from 4.3(9) to be addressed as part of the special hazards provisions, rather than be included as a broad-sweeping general requirement. The committee recognized that there are facilities that handle radioactive materials that are not addressed by the standard and added reserved sections for possible inclusion. Interested parties are encouraged to submit comments that add appropriate requirements for those particular facility sections in Chapter 7 (See 7.6 through 7.9 of 801-47 (Log #38). Number Eligible to Vote: 26Ballot Results: Affirmative: 22 Negative: 2

7.1.1.8.5* In order to ensure the operation of process evaporators, such as Plutonium Uranium Reduction and Extraction (PUREX), means shall be provided to prevent entry of water-soluble solvents into the evaporators.7.1.2 Specialized Processes and Equipment7.1.2.1 Furnaces or Ovens used in facilities handling radioactive materials shall comply with the applicable requirements of NFPA 86, Standard for Ovens and Furnaces, NFPA 86C Standard for Industrial Furnaces using a Special Processing Atmosphere, or NFPA 86DStandard for Industrial Furnaces using Vacuum as an Atmosphere as appropriate.7.1.2.2 NFPA 115, Standard for Laser Fire Protection shall apply to processes and systems utilizing lasers.7.1.2.3 Incinerators shall be in accordance with NFPA 82, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment 7.1.3 Special Materials.7.1.3.1 Combustible metals shall be stored and handled in accordance with NFPA 484, Standard for Combustible Metals. 7.1.3.2* Operating controls and limits for the handling of pyrophoric materials shall be established to the satisfaction of the AHJ. 7.1.3.3 A supply of an appropriate extinguishing medium shall be available in all areas where fines and cuttings of pyrophoric materials are present. 7.1.3.4 Solid and liquid oxidizing agents shall be stored and handled in accordance with NFPA 430, Code for the Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers. 7.1.3.5 Fissile materials shall be used, handled, and stored with provisions to prevent the accidental assembly of fissile material into critical masses.7.1.3.5.1 Fissile materials shall be arranged such that neutron moderation and reflection by water shall not present a criticality hazard.7.1.3.5.2* For locations where fissile materials might be present and could create a potential criticality hazard, combustible materials shall be excluded.7.1.4 Hot Cells, Caves, Glove Boxes, and Hoods.7.1.4.1* All hot cells, caves, glove boxes, and hoods shall be provided with fire detection in accordance with NFPA 72. A.7.1.4.1 Sprinkler water flow indication can serve as a possible means of fire detection. 7.1.4.2* Fire suppression shall be provided in all hot cells, caves, glove boxes, and hoods A.7.1.4.2 The preferred method of suppression is an automatic sprinkler system, although other methods of suppression can also be permitted when installed in accordance with the applicable NFPA standard. Refer to Section 5.10 for drainage provisions.7.1.4.3 Hot Cells and Caves.7.1.4.3.1 Hot cells and caves shall be of noncombustible construction.7.1.4.3.2 Where hydraulic fluids are used in master slave manipulators, fire-resistant fluids shall be used.7.1.4.3.3 Combustible materials inside the cells and caves shall be kept to a minimum.7.1.4.3.4 If explosive concentrations of gases or vapors are present, an inert atmosphere shall be provided, or the cell or cave and its ventilation system shall be designed to withstand pressure excursions.7.1.4.4* Glove Boxes and Hoods.7.1.4.4.1 The glove box, windows, and hoods shall be of noncombustible construction.7.1.4.4.2* The number of gloves shall be limited to the minimum necessary to perform the operations. A.7.1.4.4.2 Gloves are typically the most easily ignitable component of gloveboxes and, therefore, should be minimized. When gloves fail, potential loss of confinement can result.7.1.4.4.3* When the gloves are not being used, they shall be withdrawn and secured outside the box. A.7.1.4.4.3 Securing of the gloves outside the box positions them such that fixed fire suppression in the room can be more effective and that they do not contribute to the fuel loading in the glovebox or provide a source of ignition to other fuels in the glovebox. Positioning them outside also reduces potential for gloves contributing to fires inside the glovebox.7.1.4.4.4 When the gloves are no longer needed for operations, they shall be removed and glove port covers installed.7.1.4.4.5 Doors shall remain closed when not in use.7.1.4.4.6 The concentration of combustibles shall be limited to the quantity necessary to perform the immediate task.7.1.4.4.7* Fixed inerting systems shall not be utilized in lieu of fire suppression system A.7.1.4.4.7 Fire suppression should be considered in addition to fixed inerting systems to address potential concerns during glovebox maintenance or failure of inerting systems.7.1.4.4.8 If fixed extinguishing systems are utilized, the internal pressurization shall be calculated in order to prevent gloves from failing or being blown off.7.1.4.4.9* A means shall be provided to restrict the passage of flame between glove boxes and hoods that are connected. 4.3(9) 7.1.5* Construction, Demolition, and Renovation. Construction, demolition, and renovating activities that conform to the requirements of NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, such as the following:

[5] 7.1.4.1 -- there must be a fire hazard present to warrant a fire detection system. As written, the criteria/conditions for when a detection system must be provided has been dropped from the long-standing requirement language. As written, detection is required regardless as a universal requirement. An FHA should establish the need based on hazards present.[6] 7.1.4.2 -- there must be a fire hazard present and of sufficient “size” to cause a loss of confinement and/or unacceptable damage to the confinement system, or pose a large loss potential, to warrant a fire suppression or inerting system. As written, the criteria/conditions for when a suppression (or inerting) system must be provided has been dropped from the long-standing requirement language. As written, detection is required regardless as a universal requirement without consideration of the hazards or risks. An FHA should establish the need based on hazards present. Inerting can be effective for this - see comments on 7.1.4.4.7.[7] 7.1.4.4.7 -- disagree with the change that precludes the use of inerting systems as an option for fire protection within glove boxes, hot cells, caves, hoods etc. A fixed inerting system, which may be present due to pyrophoric or reactivity hazards, flammability/explosive atmospheres, or needed for material or process quality assurance reasons, can be provided with high reliability (NFPA 801 can describe the performance expectations for this, including inerting gas spare capacity/rate/duration, local and remote monitoring, local and remote signaling, etc) to provide an effective fire prevention and extinguishing system. This is a dramatic change from the previous expectations of the Standard.[8] A.7.1.4.4.9 -- suggest adding “doors” to the list of possible features that could provide this function.[9] 7.1.5 -- revise “...activities shall {delete “that”} conform...” to make a complete sentence.

Ballot Not Returned: 2 Holmes, W., Najafi, B.Explanation of Negative: HUBERT, D.: The submitted language for Section 7.1.4.4.8 is not a completed direction. Just by performing a internal pressurization calculation will not prevent gloves from falling or being blown off. Some type of Action must be implemented. STREIT, J.: While I agree that Chapter 7 requires reorganization and re-numbering to correct and clarify applicability to the types of facilities, I disagree with the following proposed changes:[1] I disagree with the assertion contained in new A.7.1.1.3 and A7.1.1.4 that flammable/combustible gas/vapor analyzers or detectors are to be installed in glove boxes, caves, hot cells, etc. This was not the historical intent of the Standard to require this level of protection; these enclosures are typically subject to additional protective measures (like inerting) in response to these types of hazards.[2] 7.1.2.1 -- furnaces and ovens have been consolidated into one Code, NFPA 86.[3] 7.1.3.5.1 -- delete or revise this section to account for proper intent. In some production and research reactors, the nuclear material is intended to be moderated/reflected by water. In some situations, water must be excluded as part of the criticality safety program due to process requirements or experimental protocols. If the intent of this section is to assure that criticality safety and fire protection programs integrate for complementary safety benefit, then this section or an Annex should state this expectation.[4] 7.1.3.5.2 -- although this section is unchanged from previous editions, it should be revised to “minimize combustibles to the extent practical and sufficient for current operations” or something similar. Complete exclusion of combustibles is not always achievable.

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2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.

NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 edition.

NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam, 2010 edition.

NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2008 edition.

NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2010 edition.

NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2010 edition.

NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, 2007 edition.NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2007 edition.

NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009 edition.

NFPA 20, Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for FireProtection, 2010 edition.

NFPA 22, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection, 2008 edition.

NFPA 24, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, 2010 edition.

NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2008 edition.NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages,2008 edition.

NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, 2006 edition.

NFPA 37, Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines, 2010 edition.

NFPA 51B, Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work, 2009 edition.

NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2009 edition.

NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2010 edition.NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2008 edition.

NFPA 70® , National Electrical Code®, 2008 edition.

NFPA 72® , National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2010 edition.

NFPA 75, Standard for the Protection of Information Technology Equipment,2009 edition.

NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives, 2010edition.

NFPA 85, Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code, 2007 edition.

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NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2009 edition.

NFPA 101® , Life Safety Code®, 2009 edition.

NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel–Burning Appliances, 2010 edition.

NFPA 214, Standard on Water-Cooling Towers, 2005 edition.NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, 2009 edition.

NFPA 232, Standard for the Protection of Records, 2007 edition.

NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, 2009 edition.

NFPA 251, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of Building Construction and Materials, 2006 edition.

NFPA

252, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2008 edition.

NFPA 253, Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, 2006 edition.NFPA 256, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Roof Coverings, 2003 edition.

NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials,2008 edition.

NFPA 600, Standard on Industrial Fire Brigades, 2010 edition.

NFPA 601, Standard for Security Services in Fire Loss Prevention, 2010edition.

NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films, 2010 edition.

NFPA 780, Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems,2008 edition.

NFPA 806, Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Electric Generating Plants Change Process, 2010 edition.

NFPA 1143, Standard for Wildland Fire Management, 2009 edition.

NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, 2007 edition.

NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2008edition.

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2.3.3 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P. O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.

ASTM D 92, Standard Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open Cup, 1990.

ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 1994.

ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 1988.

ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750°C, 1994.

ASTM E 814, Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops, 1994.


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3.3.17* Fire-Rated Cables. Cables with an hourly fire resistance rating based on maintaining functionality when exposed to fire tests in NFPA 251, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of Building Construction and Materials . when tested in accordance with UL 2196, Standard for Tests of Fire Resistive Cables.

Also, add UL 2196-2002 into chapter 2 on referenced UL standards.


NFPA 251 has been withdrawn. Fire-rated cables (or circuit integrity cables) are cables that have been tested and meet the requirements of UL 2196.

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3.3.20 Fire 20* Fire Resistance Rating. The time, in minutes or hours, that materials or assemblies have withstood a fire exposure as established in accordance with the test procedures of NFPA 251. [ 220, 2009] determined by the tests, or methods based on tests, prescribed by this standard. [NFPA 101]

A.3.3.20 The test method used is ASTM E119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.

Also, add ASTM E119Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials,2012a, into section C on informational references.


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3.3.24 Flame 24

Flame SpreadRatingIndex .

A relative measurement of the surface burning characteristics of building materials when

A comparative measure, expressed as a dimensionless number, derived from visual measurements of the spread of flame versus time for a material tested in accordance with ASTM E 84, StandardTest Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of BuildingMaterials , or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of

Building Burning Materials . [NFPA 101-2012; 3.3.147.1]


The term flame spread rating is no longer used and has been replaced by the term flame spread index. The definition of flame spread index is being extracted from NFPA 101-2012.









3.3.30 Limited-Combustible ( Material. Refers to a building construction material not complying with the definition of noncombustible that). (see 4.9.1) [NFPA 101; 3.3.169.2]4.9 Materials4.9.1* Limited-Combustible Material. A material shall be considered a limited-combustible material where all the conditions of 4.9.1.1 and 4.9.1.2, and the conditions of either 4.9.1.3 or 4.9.1.4, are met. [NFPA 101, 4.6.14]

4.9.1.1 The material shall not comply with the requirements for noncombustible material in accordance with 4.9.2. [NFPA 101; 4.6.14.1]

4.9.1.2 The material , in the form in which it is used, hasshall exhibit a potential heat value not exceeding 3500 Btu/lb ( 8141 kJ/kg(3500 Btu/lb), where tested in accordance with NFPA 259, and includes either (1) materials having a Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials. [NFPA 101; 4.6.14.2]

4.9.1.3 The material shall have the structural base of a noncombustiblematerial ,with a surfacing not exceeding a thickness of 1⁄8 in. ( 3.2 mm

( 1 ⁄ 8 in.) that has ) where the surfacing exhibits a flame spread index not greater than 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 ,or (2) materialsStandard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. [NFPA 101; 4.6.14.3]

4.9.1.4 The material shall be composed of materials that , in the form and thickness usedhaving , neither exhibit a flame spread index greater than 25 nor evidence of continued progressive combustion when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 , Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, or ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, and shall be of such composition that all surfaces that would be exposed by cutting through the material on any plane wouldhave neither exhibit a flame spread index greater than 25 nor exhibit evidence of continued progressive combustion



, when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 or ANSI/UL 723. [220, 2009NFPA 101; 4.6.14.4]

4.9.1.5 Where the term limited-combustible is used in this Code, it shall also include the term noncombustible. [NFPA 101; 4.6.14.5]A.4.9.1 Materials subject to increase in combustibility or flame spread index beyond the limits herein established through the effects of age, moisture, or other atmospheric condition are considered combustible. (See NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials, and NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction.) [NFPA 101, A.4.6.14 ]


NFPA 101, NFPA 5000, NFPA 220 and other NFPA documents have adopted the concept of including simply a reference to a section in the body of the document for the definitions of limited combustible and non combustible. The defintions and new sections are extracted from NFPA 101.









3.3.31 Noncombustible . Not capable of igniting and burning when subjected to a fire.(material). (see 4.9.2) [NFPA 101; 3.3.169.4]4.9 Materials

4.9.2* Noncombustible Material. [NFPA 101; 4.6.13]

4.9.2.1 A material that complies with any of the following shall be considered a noncombustible material:

(1)*A material that, in the form in which it is used and under the conditions anticipated, will not ignite, burn, support combustion, or release flammable vapors when subjected to fire or heat

(2) A material that is reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750 Degrees C

(3) A material that is reported as complying with the pass/fail criteria of ASTM E 136 when tested in accordance with the test method and procedure in ASTM E 2652, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Tube Furnace with a Cone-shaped Airflow Stabilizer, at 750 Degrees C [NFPA 101; 4.6.13.1]

4.9.2.2 Where the term limited-combustible is used in this document, it shall also include the term noncombustible. [NFPA 101; 4.6.13.2]

A.4.9.2.1The provisions of 4.9.2 do not require inherently noncombustible materials to be tested in order to be classified as noncombustible materials. [NFPA 101; A.4.6.13.2.1]

A.4.9.2.1(1) Examples of such materials include steel, concrete, masonry, and glass. [NFPA 101; A.4.6.13.2.1.(1)]

Also: add ASTM E2652, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Tube Furnace with a Cone-shaped Airflow Stabilizer, at 750 Degrees C, 2012, to section 2.3.3 on referenced ASTM standards


See public input on limited combustible material












Public Input No. 8-NFPA 804-2013 [ Section No. A.3.3.17 ]

A.3.3.17 Fire-Rated Cables. At this time, there is no nationally recognized standard to test and qualify fire-rated cables. The cables should be tested in accordance with the time-temperature curve in NFPA 251, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of Building Construction and Materials The National Electrical Code recognizes circuit integrity cables, as cables that have been tested to UL 2196. Articles 725, 760, 770 and 800 recognize such cables . The cables should remain functional operational for the required period of the ratingperiod .

Also, add UL 2196 to the annex on referenced standards.


The NEC does recognize fire rated cables and circuit integrity cables











2.3.4 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook IL 60062-2096.

ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics ofBuilding Materials, 2008, revised 2010 .


Update referenced standard to most recent edition as indicated.


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Public Input No. 3-NFPA 805-2012 [ Section No. F.1.2.9 ]

F.1.2.9 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.

ANSI/UL 1479, Standard for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Fire Stops,2003, Revised 2008 2010 .

UL 1724, Outline of Investigation for Fire Tests for Electrical Circuit Protective Systems, 2006.






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2.3.4 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.

ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2008, revised 2010 .






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