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NFPA 801 addresses fire protection requirements intended to reduce the risk of fires and explosions at facilities handling radioactive materials.

The objectives of this standard are to reduce personal hazards, provide protection from property damage, and minimize process interruption resulting from fire and explosion. Radioactive contamination might or might not be a factor in these risks.

This standard shall not apply to commercial power-generating reactors that are covered by NFPA 804, Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants; NFPA 805, Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Light Water Reactor Electric Generating Plants; and NFPA 806, Performance-Based Standard for Fire Protection for Advanced Nuclear Reactor Electric Generating Plants Change Process.

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Published:
01/01/2020
ISBN(s):
9781455923571
Number of Pages:
41

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Take the latest precautions for fire protection around radioactive materials as defined in the 2008 NFPA 801.

Wherever radioactive materials are handled, processed, or stored, special safety measures are needed to reduce the risk of fire or explosion and the severity of contamination from a fire or explosion. NFPA 801: Fire Protection for Facilities Handling Radioactive Materials applies to all facilities that handle radioactive materials except nuclear reactors.

Revisions to the 2008 edition include:

  • Definitions and references were updated for consistency with other NFPA® documents.
  • Added coverage of temporary interior containment structures
  • Clarification of requirements regarding on-site fire emergency response

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Published:
03/14/2008
Number of Pages:
30

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Update to the 2014 NFPA 801 so you’re prepared to apply the latest industry safeguards to protect people, property, and work-in-progress.

Wherever radioactive materials are handled, processed, or stored, special safety measures are needed to reduce the risk of fire or explosion and the severity of contamination from a fire or explosion. NFPA 801: Standard for Fire Protection for Facilities Handling Radioactive Materials applies to all facilities that handle radioactive materials except nuclear reactors. It provides requirements and guidance on design, construction, operation, and regulation.

The most important 2014 change involves additional rules for the development of written plans for these facilities, such as:

  • Requirements to update fire hazard analyses (FHA) for the facility on a periodic basis to ensure the analysis remains current
  • Additional details of how and by whom FHAs must be performed
  • Additional detail on requirements for Management Policies and Fire Protection Plans
  • Clarification of the roles and responsibilities of Facility Fire Emergency Organizations

In addition to the above, the 2014 NFPA 801 includes a completely rewritten Chapter 7, Special Hazards in Nuclear Facilities.

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Published:
08/21/2013
ISBN(s):
9781455907212
Number of Pages:
39

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