CSA N293-2012 Fire protection for nuclear power plants (Fourth Edition).pdf

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18、r the change. 2012 CSA Group Fire protection for nuclear power plantsOctober 2012 1N293-12Fire protection for nuclear power plants1Scope1.1*This Standard provides the minimum fire protection requirements for the design, construction, commissioning, operation, and decommissioning of nuclear power pla

19、nts, including structures, systems, and components (SSCs) that directly support the plant and the protected area.1.2*External events such as an aircraft crash or terrorist attack are outside the scope of this Standard.1.3In CSA Standards, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision t

20、hat the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard; and “can” is used to express possibility

21、 or capability.Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as

22、 requirements.Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.1.4The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.2 Reference publicationsThis Standard refers to the following publ

23、ications, and where such reference is made, it shall be to the edition listed below.CSA GroupCAN/CSA-B72-M87 (R2008)Installation code for lightning protection systemsC22.1-09Canadian Electrical Code, Part IC22.2 No. 0.3-09Test methods for electrical wires and cablesCAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.17-00 (R2009)E

24、valuation of properties of polymeric materialsN293-12 2012 CSA Group2 October 2012C282-09Emergency electrical power supply for buildingsN285.0-08/N285.6 Series-08General requirements for pressure-retaining systems and components in CANDU nuclear power plants/Material Standards for reactor components

25、 for CANDU nuclear power plantsN286-05 (R2010)Management system requirements for nuclear power plantsN289.3-10Design procedures for seismic qualification of nuclear power plantsN290.5-06 (R2011)Requirements for the electrical power and instrument air systems of CANDU nuclear power plantsN290.6-09Req

26、uirements for monitoring and display of nuclear power plant safety functions in the event of an accidentCAN/CSA-W117.2-06 (R2011)Safety in welding, cutting, and allied processesCAN/CSA-Z94.4-11Selection, use, and care of respiratorsANSI/UL (American National Standards Institute/Underwriters Laborato

27、ries)ANSI/UL-586-2004Standard for High-Efficiency, Particulate, Air Filter UnitsASME International (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)B31.1-2004Power PipingASTM International (American Society for Testing and Materials)D323-06Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid

28、 Method)EPRI (Electric Power Research Institute)Fire Protection Equipment Surveillance Optimization and Maintenance Guide, 2003FM (Factory Mutual)7-101-2000Fire Protection for Steam Turbines and Electric GeneratorsBulletin 06-04Government of CanadaNuclear Safety and Control Act, SC 1997, c. 9, and R

29、egulationsNuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations (SOR/2000-207)Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, SC 1992, c. 34, and Regulations 2012 CSA Group Fire protection for nuclear power plantsOctober 2012 3IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency)INSAG Series No. 10, 1996Defence in depth

30、in nuclear safetyINSAG Series No. 12, 1999Basic safety principles for nuclear power plants, 75-INSAG-3, Rev 1Safety Reports Series No. 10, 1998Treatment of internal fires in probabilistic safety assessment for nuclear power plantsSafety Reports Series No. 46, 2005Assessment of defence in depth for n

31、uclear power plantsSafety Standards Series No. NS-G-1.7, 2004Protection against internal fires and explosions in the design of nuclear power plants: Safety guideSafety Standards Series No. NS-G-2.1, 2000Fire safety in the operation of nuclear power plants: Safety guideNEI (Nuclear Energy Institute)N

32、EI 00-01Guidance for Post-Fire Safe Shutdown AnalysisNFPA (National Fire Protection Association)10-2007Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers11-2005Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam12-2005Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems12A-2004Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extingui

33、shing Systems13-2007Installation of Sprinkler Systems13E-2005Fire Department Operations in Properties Protected by Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems14-2007Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems15-2007Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection16-2003Standard for the

34、 Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems17-2002Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing SystemsN293-12 2012 CSA Group4 October 201217A-2002Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems20-2007Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fire Pumps for Fire Protection22-2003S

35、tandard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection24-2007Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances25-2002Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems30-2003Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code30B-2007Code for the Manufacture

36、 and Storage of Aerosol Products55-2005Standard for the Storage, Use, and Handling of Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids in Portable and Stationary Containers, Cylinders, and Tanks69-2008Standard on Explosion Prevention Systems72-2007National Fire Alarm Code76-2012Standard for the Fire Protection

37、 of Telecommunications Facilities80A-2007Recommended Practice for Protection of Buildings from Exterior Fire Exposures92-2012Standard for Smoke-Control Systems101-2006Life Safety Code241-2009Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations291-2007Recommended Practice for

38、 Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants600-2010Standard on Industrial Fire Brigades701-2004Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films 2012 CSA Group Fire protection for nuclear power plantsOctober 2012 5750-2006Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems780-2004

39、Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems804-2006Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants805-2010Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants850-2005Recommended Practice for Fire

40、Protection for Electric Generating Plants and High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations921-2004Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations1081-2012Standard for Industrial Fire Brigade Member Professional Qualifications1710-2004Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Ope

41、rations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public Career Fire Departments1720-2004Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Volunteer Fire Departments2001-2004Clean Agen

42、t Fire Extinguishing SystemsNIPF (Nuclear Insurance Pools Forum)International Guidelines for the Fire Protection of Nuclear Power Plants, 1997NRCC (National Research Council Canada)National Building Code of Canada, 2010National Fire Code of Canada, 2010SFPE/ICC (Society of Fire Protection Engineers/

43、International Code Council)SFPE Handbook of Fire Protection Engineering, 2002ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada)CAN/ULC-S102-03Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and AssembliesCAN/ULC-S102.2-03Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring,

44、 Floor Coverings, and MiscellaneousCAN/ULC-S107-03Methods of Fire Tests of Roof CoveringsN293-12 2012 CSA Group6 October 2012CAN/ULC-S109-03Flame Tests of Flame Resistant Fabrics and FilmsCAN/ULC-S111-95Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Air Filter UnitsCAN/ULC-S114-05Standard Method of Test for Det

45、ermination of Non-Combustibility in Building MaterialsCAN/ULC-S115-05Standard Method of Fire Test of Firestop SystemsCAN/ULC-S126-M86Standard Method of Test for Fire Spread Under Roof-Deck AssembliesCAN/ULC-S524-06Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm SystemsCAN/ULC-S537-04Verification of Fire

46、 Alarm SystemsUS Department of EnergyDOE-STD-1066-99Fire Protection Design CriteriaUSNRC (United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission)Supplement No. 1 to Generic Letter 86-10, Implementation of Fire Protection Requirements, 1986Other publicationsHill, J.P. “Fire Tests in Ventilated Rooms, Extinguish

47、ment of Fire in Grouped Cable Trays” EPRI NP-2660, 19823 Definitions and abbreviations3.1 DefinitionsThe following definitions apply in this Standard:Approved acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.Authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) the organization, office, agency, or individual responsib

48、le for approving or accepting equipment, materials, installation, or procedures according to the applicable Codes and Standards.Building area the greatest horizontal area of a building above grade within the outside surface of exterior walls or within the outside surface of exterior walls and the ce

49、ntre line of firewalls.Central alarm and control facility (CACF) a location within a building in which fire alarm control units, annunciators, and other life-safety-related equipment can be located for the purpose of command and control.Closure a device or assembly that is intended to close an opening through a fire separation or an exterior wall. Closures include doors, shutters, wired glass