Fire safety systems programme

The periodic inspections of fire safety systems are likely to be recorded within the fire log book and will be considered as part of the proactive monitoring programme, particularly as the items form a critical component of the workplace precautions or control measures that reduce the overall risk in relation to fire. 

A review of the fire safety systems should also be undertaken as part of an ongoing programme to ensure that the fire alarm and detection systems, etc. are kept fully functional and that where third parties are used to undertake periodic testing, inspection, cleaning, etc. that they are providing the required level of service to meet the organisation s statutory responsibilities. 

A review of the fire log book and other documentation relating to fire safety systems is likely to indicate specific component failures, which can then assist in identifying an appropriate replacement programme. 

Measures for upgrading the fire detection and alarm system are envisaged within the programme of fire safety improvement for Ukrainian NPPs. 

An effective auditing programme will be able to provide a comprehensive picture of exactly how effectively and efficiently the fire safety management system is controlling fire risks. The programme should also identify when and how each of the component parts of the system will be audited. Due to the technical nature of some of the workplace precautions (e.g. detection and alarm systems, sprinklers, etc.) these may be required to be audited on a more frequent basis than other elements of the system and the auditing process should reflect this. 

At the Ulchin NPP Units 3 and 4, a fire protection programme is established to meet the BTP CMEB 9.5-1 of the SRP, NFPA code, and Korean fire protection laws. Fire barriers are designed in compliance with the BTP CMEB 9.5-1, NEPA code, and provided to separate redundant trains of safety related systems from any potential fires in non-safety related areas and with a minimum fire resistance rating of 3 hours, which meets the requirements of BTP CMEB 9.5-1. 

To support the safety culture within the organisation > To ensure the success of any safety programmes and support the safety management system > To ensure compliance with risk control strategies, e.g. fire wardens training to assist in the safe evacuation of a building. 

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