• NFPA 803 : 1998

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    FIRE PROTECTION FOR LIGHT WATER NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy

    Superseded date:  23-07-2013

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1998

    Publisher:  National Fire Protection Association

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    Chapter 1 Introduction
    1-1 Scope
    1-2 Purpose
    1-3 Equivalency Concepts
    1-4 Definitions
    1-5 Introduction and Special Problems Relating to
          the Protection of Light Water Nuclear Electric
          Generating Stations
    1-6 Units of Measurements
    Chapter 2 Functional Subdivisions of the Plant
                Layout
    2-1 General
    2-2 Reactor, Fuel and Auxiliary Life Safety
    2-3 Cost Benefit
    2-4 Fire Hazard Analysis
    Chapter 3 Inventory of Flammable and Combustible
                Materials
    3-1 Combustible Materials
    3-2 Fire Loading
    3-3 Consumable Goods
    3-4 Temporary Combustible Materials
    Chapter 4 Control of Combustible Material
    4-1 Limiting Combustibles
    4-2 Reducing Fire Loads
    Chapter 5 Construction Materials and Fire
                Loading in Buildings
    5-1 Use of Plastics
    5-2 Classification of Construction Materials
    5-3 Combustible Construction
    5-4 Component Materials
    5-5 Electrical Components
    5-6 Roofing Materials
    5-7 Transformers
    5-8 Cooling Towers
    Chapter 6 General Building Arrangement
    6-1 General Fire Area Requirements
    6-2 Specific Fire Separation Requirements
    6-3 Protection of Openings in Fire Barriers
    6-4 Reliability Considerations
    Chapter 7 Heating, Ventilating and Air
                Conditioning
    7-1 Introduction
    7-2 Basic Standards
    7-3 General Requirements
    Chapter 8 Fire Prevention Measures
    8-1 Administrative Procedures and Controls
    8-2 Lightning Protection Measures for Buildings
    8-3 Prevention Measures for Plant Equipment
    8-4 Prevention Measures for Operation of the
          Plant
    Chapter 9 Fire-Signaling Systems
    9-1 Fire-Signaling Systems
    9-2 Fire Detectors
    9-3 Selection of Detectors
    9-4 Fire-Signaling System Display and Supervision
    9-5 Maintenance, Inspection and Acceptance Testing
          of Fire-Signaling Systems
    9-6 Communications
    Chapter 10 Fire Suppression Systems
    10-1 General
    10-2 Automatic Sprinkler and Water Spray Systems
    10-3 Gaseous Suppression Systems
    10-4 Foam Systems
    10-5 Dry Chemical Systems
    Chapter 11 Yard Mains and Hydrants
    11-1 Hydrants
    11-2 Yard Mains
    11-3 Indicator Valves
    11-4 Hose-Stream Protection
    11-5 Hose Thread
    11-6 Hose Thread Adapters
    Chapter 12 Water Supply
    12-1 Water Supply
    12-2 Initial Construction
    12-3 Water Loop Construction
    12-4 Water Supply Size
    12-5 Jockey Pump
    12-6 Water Sources
    12-7 Water Quality
    12-8 Supervisory Signals
    Chapter 13 Portable Fire Extinguishers and Hand
                Hose Lines
    13-1 Portable and Wheeled Fire Extinguishers
    13-2 Hand Hose Lines
    Chapter 14 Manual Fire Fighting
    14-1 Availability
    14-2 Action Plan
    14-3 Standard for Fire Defense Measures
    14-4 Liaison with Public Fire Authorities
    14-5 Regular Training and Drills
    14-6 Equipment for the Plant Fire Brigade
    Chapter 15 Planning and Fire Protection
    15-1 Responsibility
    15-2 Design Specifications
    15-3 Updates
    15-4 Special-Hazards Systems
    15-5 Repairs and Revision Work
    Chapter 16 Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
                for the Construction Site
    16-1 Protection
    16-2 Fire Prevention
    16-3 Fire Protection
    16-4 Construction Safeguards
    Chapter 17 Life Safety
    17-1 Life Safety Code
    17-2 Occupancy Classification
    Chapter 18 Referenced Publications
    Appendix A Explanatory Material
    Appendix B Referenced Publications
    Appendix C Codes and Standards
    Index

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Provides firesafety guidelines for light water nuclear electric generating facilities, including operating personnel, equipment, and operations. Includes the following chapters: inventory of flammable and combustible materials; control of combustible material; fire prevention measures; fire suppression systems; yard mains and hydrants; planning and fire protection; fire prevention and fire protection for the construction site. Also gives detailed definitions.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Fire Protection Association
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    NFPA 802 : 1993 NUCLEAR RESEARCH AND PRODUCTION REACTORS
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