Fire Protection Regulations in 10 CFR Part 50
Regulations issued by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) are found in Chapter I of Title 10, "Energy," of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Chapter I is divided into Parts 1 through 199. Among these, all NRC licensees are required to implement the regulations in 10 CFR Part 50, "Domestic Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities," to protect the public, occupational workers, and the environment from fire-related risks. In particular, the following sections of 10 CFR Part 50 are most relevant to fire protection for licensed facilities and materials:
| Regulation |
Title |
| 10 CFR 50.48 |
Fire Protection |
| App. A, Criterion 3 |
Appendix A to 10 CFR Part 50, "General Design Criteria for Nuclear Power Plants," Criterion 3, "Fire Protection" |
| App. R |
Appendix R to 10 CFR Part 50, "Fire Protection Program for Nuclear Power Facilities Operating Prior to January 1, 1979" |