NUREG-1537, Part 2 - NRC

CHAPR 9
9.4 Communication Systems
Areas of Review
Areas of review should include the following:
* the methods of communication between all necessary locations during the
fMI range of reactor operations
* the summary of emergency communications that are-discussed in detail in
the physical security and emergency plans and evaluated by the staff
* the way two-way communication is provided between the reactor control
room and other locations in the reactor facility
Acceptance Criteria
The acceptance criteria for the information on communication systems include the
following:
* The communication system should allow the reactor operator on duty to
contact any time the reactor is operating the supervisor on duty, the health
physics staf and other personnel required by the technical specifications.
* The communication system should allow the operator, or other designated
staff member, to announce the existence of an emergency in all areas of the
reactor site.
* The communication system should allow two-way communication between
all operational areas, such as between the control room and the reactor
fuel-loading location and the control room and reactor experiment halls.
Review Procedures
The reviewer should determine where discussions address the five items listed at
the beginning of Chapter 9 of the format and content guide to formulate
conclusions about the adequacy of the communication systems.
Evaluation Findings
This section of the SAR should contain sufficient information to support the
following types of conclusions, which will be included in the staffs safety
evaluation report:
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