APPENDIX B

OWNERS DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

B-1000
B-1100
B-1110
B-1120
B-1120.1
B-1120.2
B-1200

Introduction and Scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Objective. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Format. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Nomenclature, Definitions, and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scope of Certified Design Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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255
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B-2000
B-2100
B-2110
B-2110.1
B-2110.2
B-2110.3
B-2110.4
B-2110.5
B-2110.6
B-2110.7
B-2111
B-2111.1
B-2111.2
B-2111.3
B-2111.4
B-2112
B-2112.1
B-2112.2
B-2112.3

Generic Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certified Design Specification Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents of the Certified Design Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Permanent Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Handling, Storage, and Shipping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification of Enforcement Authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Review of Design Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Responsibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multiple Code Class Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Optional Use of Code Classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design Basis and Service Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plant and System Service Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design Loadings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Establishment of Component and Component Support Design and
Service Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Loadings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N Certificate Holders Responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manufacturers of Small Pumps and Valves and of Component
Standard Supports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compliance with N Certificate Holders Responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loadings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design Loads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design Mechanical Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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257

B-2112.4
B-2113
B-2113.1
B-2113.2
B-2120
B-2121
B-2122
B-2122.1
B-2122.2
B-2122.3
B-2123

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B-2123.1
B-2123.2
B-2123.3
B-2124
B-2125
B-2126
B-2130
B-2131
B-2132
B-2140
B-2150
B-2151
B-2152
B-2153
B-2154
B-2155
B-2160
B-2161
B-2161.1
B-2161.2
B-2162
B-2163
B-2164
B-2164.1
B-2164.2
B-2165
B-2166
B-2200
B-2210
B-2220
B-2300

Service Limits A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service Limit C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Limit D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Test Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Load Combinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deformation Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impact Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pneumatic Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restriction on Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bellows Type Expansion Joints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leak Tightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overpressure Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Integrated Overpressure Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design Secondary Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maximum Anticipated Pressure and Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure Relief Valve Operating Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blowdown Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Popping Point Tolerance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure Relief Valve Operating Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rupture Disk Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Active Pumps or Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regulatory Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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261

B-3000
B-3100

Specific Vessel Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Certified Design Specification Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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B-4000
B-4100
B-4110
B-4120
B-4121
B-4122
B-4200
B-4210
B-4211
B-4220
B-4230
B-4231
B-4232
B-4233
B-4240
B-4250

Specific Pump Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Certified Design Specification Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loads From Connected Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Earthquake Loadings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operability Requirements for Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Applicability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functional Operability Production Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Regulatory Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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B-5000
B-5100
B-5110
B-5120
B-5121
B-5121.1
B-5121.2
B-5121.3
B-5121.4
B-5121.5
B-5121.6
B-5121.7
B-5121.8
B-5122
B-5122.1
B-5122.2
B-5123
B-5123.1
B-5123.2
B-5200
B-5210
B-5220
b-5230
B-5231
B-5232
B-5233
B-5240
B-5250
B-5300

Specific Valve Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Certified Design Specification Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Class 1 Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pipe Reactions for Valves Designed to Alternative Design Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Earthquake Loadings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Level C Service Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pipe Reaction Stress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Level D Service Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydrostatic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Body Contours at Weld Ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bypass Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Class 2 Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alternative Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydrostatic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Class 3 Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alternative Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydrostatic Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operability Requirements for Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Functional Operability Production Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regulatory Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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B-6100
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Specific Piping Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Certified Design Specification Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seismic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Dynamic Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Peak Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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B-7000
B-7100
B-7110
B-7120
B-7121
B-7122
B-7123
B-7124

Specific Containment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Certified Design Specification Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design Mechanical Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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B-8100
B-8110
B-8120
B-8121
B-8130
B-8300

Specific Component Support Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Certified Design Specification Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Standard Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regulatory Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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B-9000
B-9100
B-9110
B-9120
B-9121
B-9122
B-9123
B-9124
B-9130
B-9140

Specific Core Support Structures Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Certified Design Specification Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deformation Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinforcement for Openings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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B-10100
B-10110
B-10111
B-10112
B-10113
B-10114
B-10115

Specific Parts and Miscellaneous Items Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Certified Design Specification Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appurtenances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Rod Drive Housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heater Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Conditioner Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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B-11000
B-11100
B-11200
B-11300
B-11310
B-11320
B-11330
B-11340
B-11350
B-11360
B-11370

Reference List of Regulatory Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Title 10 of Code of Federal Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Regulatory Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Examination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Quality Assurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE
B-1100

INTRODUCTION

B-1110

OBJECTIVE

as a guide to uniformity and is divided into major

categories as follows:
(a) Generic Requirements applicable to all components (B-2000);
(b) Specific Requirements applicable to each component (B-3000 through B-10000, inclusive).
(c) Included in both the Generic and Specific Requirements are those considerations outside the scope of
this Section (operability1 and regulatory2 requirements)
which have an effect on construction but which are
not required by this Section to be a part of the certified
Design Specification.

(a) The objective of this Appendix is to provide a

guide for the preparation of the Design Specification
required by this Section. The writer of the Design
Specification is not restricted as to what can be included
therein except that, as a minimum, the information
required by this Section must be included. Additional,
but not less restrictive, requirements which modify the
rules of this Section to make them complete for a
specific component or to provide more specific or
restrictive requirements should be identified.
(b) It is recognized that in order to prepare a document that provides a complete basis for construction
of an item for a nuclear power plant, a number of
considerations outside the scope of this Section may
need to be addressed. Some of these which are addressed
in this Appendix are:
(1) load combinations;
(2) operability;
(3) regulatory requirements.
The additional guidance provided in this Appendix for
these considerations is not required by this Section, is
not a part of the certification process, and should not
be interpreted as extending the duties of the Inspector.

B-1120

B-1120.2 Nomenclature, Definitions, and Symbols.

Nomenclature, definitions, and symbols should be in
agreement with those established in the applicable
Article. Should a conflict exist between Articles, the
Design Specification should be clear as to what is
intended in each case.

B-1200

SCOPE OF CERTIFIED DESIGN

SPECIFICATION

The certified Design Specification should contain in

sufficient detail the information which this Section
requires to be provided. Operability1 and regulatory2
requirements which are beyond the jurisdiction of this
Section are not covered by the Code required certification of the Design Specification (NCA-1110).

FORMAT
1 Applicable

operability requirements are contained in the Subarticles

designated 200 in this Appendix, such as B-2200, B-3200, etc.
2 Applicable regulatory requirements are contained in the Subarticles
designated 300 in this Appendix, such as B-2300, B-3300, etc.

B-1120.1 General. Design Specifications should be as

uniform throughout the nuclear industry as is reasonably
attainable. The format of this Appendix is presented

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GENERIC REQUIREMENTS
B-2100

sures to control handling, storage, and shipping of the

component (NCA-4134.13).

CERTIFIED DESIGN
SPECIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS

B-2110.5 Identification of Enforcement Authorities. The Design Specification should include identification of enforcement authorities at locations of component installation with whom Data Reports must be filed.

The information in this Article addresses those portions of the certified Design Specification which are
generic in nature and therefore applicable to the construction of all Section III items.

B-2110

B-2110.6 Filing. NCA-3256 provides the requirements for filing of the Design Specification.
B-2110.7 Review of Design Report. NCA-3260 provides the requirements for review of the Design Report.

GENERAL

B-2110.1 Contents of the Certified Design Specification

(a) NCA-3252 provides the minimum requirements
for the contents of the certified Design Specification.
(b) With respect to NCA-3252(a), it is important to
recognize that the boundary defines an interface between
two items that are dependent on each other for the
transmittal of loads. In order to properly design the
item on either side of the boundary, the effect of the
attached item is required. The effect may be furnished
directly by supplying the forces and moments that are
transmitted across the boundary or, alternatively, by
providing sufficient information to enable the designer
to determine the interaction across the boundary. This
Section provides rules to accomplish this in NCA-3254.
(c) Any Code Cases applicable to the construction of
an item should be included in the Design Specification.

B-2111

Classification

B-2111.1 Responsibility. NCA-2110 provides the

requirements for classification of equipment.
B-2111.2 Multiple Code Class Components. NCA2133 provides the requirements for multiple Code Class
components.
B-2111.3 Optional Use of Code Classes. NCA-2134
provides the requirements for optional use of Code
Classes.
B-2111.4 Special Requirements. NCA-2160 provides the requirements for contractual arrangements that
are beyond the scope of this Section.

B-2110.2 Certification. NCA-3255 provides the requirements for certification of the Design Specification.
The required certification is not applicable to supplementary, regulatory, or operability requirements which are
outside of the scope of this Section.

B-2112

Design Basis and Service Limits

B-2112.1 Plant and System Service Conditions.

The definition of plant and system service conditions,
and the determination of their significance to the design
and operability of components and supports of a nuclear
power system, may be derived from systems safety
criteria documents for specific types of nuclear power
systems and may be found in the requirements of
regulatory authorities having jurisdiction at the site
[NCA-2141(b)].

B-2110.3 Permanent Records. NCA-4134.17 provides the requirements for the continued maintenance
and retention location for permanent records.
B-2110.4 Handling, Storage, and Shipping. The
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APPENDIX B

B-2112.2 Design Loadings. The Design Specification

shall include the Design Pressure [NCA-2142.1(a)], the
Design Temperature [NCA-2142.1(b)], and the Design
Mechanical Loads [NCA-2142.1(c)].

(b) weight of the component and normal contents

under service and test conditions;
(c) superimposed loads, such as other components,
operating equipment, insulation, or corrosion resistant
or erosion resistant linings and piping;
(d) vibrations and earthquake loads;
(e) reactions of supporting lugs, rings, saddles, or
other types of supports;
(f) temperature effects;
(g) restrained thermal expansion;
(h) anchor and support movement effects;
(i) environmental loads, such as wind and snow;
(j) dynamic effects of fluid flow.

B-2112.3 Establishment of Component and Component Support Design and Service Limits
(a) For Class 1, MC, and CS components, and for
Class 2 and 3 piping and its supports, Design and
Service Loads should be specified and appropriate
Service Limits designated [NCA-2142(a)].
(b) For Class 2 and 3 components and supports,
other than piping and its supports, two options are
available as follows:
(1) Design and Service Loads may be specified
and appropriate Service Limits designated.
(2) Service Loadings are not required to be identified when the Design Pressure, Design Temperature,
and Design Mechanical Loads result in stresses that
are at least as high, relative to allowable values, as
any which may occur for any Service Loading [NCA2142(a)].

B-2122

B-2122.2
Design
Temperature.
NB /NC /ND /NE /NF /NG-3112 and NCA-2142.1(b)
provide the requirements for Design Temperature. The
Design Temperature shall be used in computations
involving the Design Pressure and coincidental Design
Mechanical Loads. The actual metal temperature at the
point under consideration shall be used in all computations where the use of the actual service pressure is
required. Where a component is heated by tracing,
induction coils, jacketing, or by internal heat generation,
the effect of such heating shall be incorporated in the
establishment of the Design Temperature.

N Certificate Holders Responsibilities

B-2113.1 Manufacturers of Small Pumps and

Valves and of Component Standard Supports. Manufacturers of small pumps and valves (4 in. NPS and
smaller) and component standard supports (including
snubbers) who elect to provide their own Design Specification are responsible for compliance with the requirements of NCA-3256(b).

B-2122.3 Design Mechanical Loads

(a) The specified Design Mechanical Loads should
be selected so that when combined with the effects of
Design Pressure, they represent the most severe coincident loadings for which the Level A Service Limits
on primary stress are applicable.
(b) The determination of most severe coincident loadings may result in specification of pairs of Design
Conditions since the one most severe combination may
not be readily predicted. The specification may specify
the maximum Design Mechanical Load for any situation
which, when taken with the Design Pressure, would
result in the worst combination of Design Conditions
even though they may not be coincident.
(c) The Design Mechanical Loads that are considered
are somewhat dependent on the component, its location,
its attachment to other components, and for a Class 2
or 3 component, whether Service Loadings are to be
specified (refer to B-2112.3 and NCA-2142).

B-2113.2 Compliance With N Certificate Holders

Responsibilities. When the completed Code item involves work by more than one organization, the Design
Specification shall be provided to the organization
having overall responsibility.

B-2120

DESIGN

B-2121

Loadings

Design Loads

B-2122.1 Design Pressure. NCA-2142.1(a) and

NB /NC /ND /NE-3112.1 provide the required definitions
for Design Pressure.

B-2112.4 Test Loadings. NCA-2142.3 provides the

rules for consideration of Test Loadings.

B-2113

B-2122.3

The Owner or Owners designee shall identify the

loadings and designate the appropriate Design and
Service Limits for each component or support. The
loadings that should be taken into account in designing a
component include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) internal and external pressure, including static
head;
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Service Loads

B-2126

sufficient number of times to affect fatigue life and

for which large deformations in areas of structural
discontinuities are not objectionable. Since the occurrence of stress associated with this Limit may result
in removal of the component from service for inspection
or repair, the Owner should review the selection of
this Limit for compatibility with established system
safety criteria.

In order to properly specify Service Limits for the

various types of loadings, the Owner or Owners designee should recognize the basis for the establishment
of those Limits. These are given in NCA-2142.2.
B-2123.1 Service Limits A and B
(a) For Class 1, MC, and CS components and for
Class 2 vessels designed to NC-3200, Service Limits
A and B are provided in order to evaluate the effect
of system operating loads on the fatigue life of the
component. For a fatigue analysis the loads applicable
to the component being considered should be described
in terms of quantities that the designer may use [NB3222.4(e)]. The variation with respect to time of pressure, temperature, flow rate, etc., as well as the number
of times these changes occur in the life of the component, is needed. In this regard, a service cycle is defined
in NB-3213.15 as: . . . the initiation and establishment
of new conditions followed by a return to the conditions
which prevailed at the beginning of the cycle. Thus,
as an example, the conditions associated with plant
startup do not constitute a service cycle. Startup and
shutdown together constitute a service cycle, and if
there are n1 startups in the Design Specification, there
should be the same number of shutdowns.
(b) Figure B-2123-1 is an illustration of the timedependent load information which the designer needs.
(Note that it provides only the startup portion of a
service cycle.)
(c) For Class 2 and 3 piping and its supports, it is
not necessary to define each service cycle in detail.
What is needed is the maximum range of conditions
and the number of occurrences to which the piping will
be subjected. For example, the minimum temperature
conditions could be 40F (4C) while the maximum
is 456F (236C). If all other service cycles did not
impose a temperature condition less than the minimum
or greater than the maximum, they would not have to
be specified. An exception to this would be ranges of
temperatures that occurred more than 7000 times which
resulted in significant stresses.
(d) For all other Class 2 and 3 components and
component supports, it is not necessary to define each
service cycle in detail since no fatigue analysis is
required. It is important for the designer to know the
maximum loading condition on the component for these
Service Limits.

B-2123.3 Service Limit D. Service Limit D is provided in order to evaluate the effect of plant operating
loads on the structural integrity of a component for
situations in which gross general deformations, loss
of dimensional stability, and damage requiring repair,
excluding loss of pressure retaining function, are not
objectionable. Since the occurrence of stress associated
with this Limit may require removal of the component
from service, the Owner should review the selection
of this Limit for compatibility with established system
safety criteria.

B-2124

Test Loads

Loads due to tests beyond those allowed by this

Section should be classified in the appropriate Service
Limit in accordance with NCA-2142.3(b) [NCA2142.4(d)-2].

B-2125

Load Combinations

In order to provide a complete definition of service

loads, the combination of specific events must be
considered. Since these combinations are a function of
specific systems which make up a part of a specific
type nuclear facility, this Section does not directly
address this other than to provide different Stress Limits
for various loadings. Specific guidance is provided
in the approved Safety Analysis Report (SAR) for
the plant.

B-2126

Deformation Limits

The Code does not provide specific deformation

limits other than those that would be associated with
a given allowable stress. If control of deformation
is a requirement, the deformation limits should be
provided.

B-2123.2 Service Limit C. Service Limit C is provided in order to evaluate the effect of plant operating
loads on the structural integrity of a component for
situations which are not anticipated to occur for a
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B-2130

MATERIALS

B-2131

General Requirements

fluid does not have deleterious effects and that the test
fluid may be safely used at the pressure and temperature
specified for the test.

The Design Specification should provide information

relative to materials as listed in (a) through (g) below:
(a) any hydrostatic testing or service temperature
limits;
(b) any reductions to design stress intensity values,
allowable stress, or fatigue curves necessitated by environmental conditions;
(c) any restrictions on cladding materials;
(d) materials which are acceptable from the standpoints of environment and location;
(e) any restrictions on heat treating;
(f) any requirements with respect to cleanliness;
(g) impact test requirements (B-2132);
(h) any corrosion or erosion allowances;
(i) postweld heat treatment times applied to the
material or item after it is completed must be specified
(NB /NC /ND /NE /NF /NG-4622).

B-2153

B-2154

The Design Specification should specify any unusual

restrictions on fabrication processes or techniques that
would be deleterious to the suitability of the component
in the expected service environment.

B-2151

Pneumatic Test

OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION

B-2161

General Requirements

B-2161.2 Integrated Overpressure Protection. It

should be recognized that the overpressure protection
of pressure retaining components in a system require
consideration of the pressure transients which may be
imposed on the systems during all service loadings and
testing conditions described in the component Design
Specifications [refer to NB-7120(a)].

The Design Specification should identify if a pneumatic test should be used in lieu of hydrostatic testing
for those components and appurtenances required to
be pressure tested in accordance with the rules of this
Section (NB-6111, NB-6112, NE-6112).
B-2152

B-2160

B-2161.1 Scope. For steady state or transient conditions of pressure and coincident temperature that are
in excess of design or service loadings and their combinations and associated limits specified in the Design
Specifications, system overpressure protection is required for vessels, piping, pumps, and valves in service
and subjected to the consequences of the application
of these conditions (refer to NB /NC /ND-7110).

FABRICATION

TESTING

Additional Testing

If testing in addition to pressure testing is required,

the loads due to such testing should be classified in
accordance with NCA-2142.2(b) (NCA-2145).

Impact Tests

B-2150

Leak Tightness

Leak tightness requirements for areas, such as permanent seals, seats, and gasketed joints for pressure retaining components or appurtenances, should be included (NB-6215).

For those cases where impact testing is optional, the

Design Specification should state whether or not impact
testing of the pressure retaining material of the component or the support material is required. The test
temperature should be specified and the tests become
part of the appropriate Subsection.

B-2140

Bellows Type Expansion Joints

Any requirements that supplement hydrostatic or

pneumatic testing of bellows type expansion joints
should be included.

B-2155
B-2132

B-2162

Restriction on Testing

B-2162

Any restrictions on the use of the test fluid should

be provided (NB-6112, NE-6112). When selecting a
fluid for the test, it should be determined that the test

Design Secondary Pressure

The design secondary pressure shall be specified in

the Design Specification [refer to NB-7111(d) and
NC /ND-7112].
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B-2163

APPENDIX B

Maximum Anticipated Pressure and

Temperature

(g) static and dynamic back pressure, minimum and

maximum;
(h) response time (maximum time delay between
attainment of set pressure or reception of the energizing
signal by the solenoid and valve lift).

The Design Specification should identify the maximum anticipated pressure and coincident temperature
among any systems components under the operating
conditions of the system as a consequence of any
transients occurring either within the system or in
associated systems which may affect the system for
which overpressure protection is intended (refer to
NB /NC /ND-7300). Service conditions such as at startup
and shutdown may require protection against nonductile
failure [NB-3211(d)] at pressures lower than the component design pressure.

B-2164

B-2166

Rupture Disk Devices

Rupture disk device burst pressure tolerance and

manufacturing design range should be specified in the
Design Specification.

B-2200

OPERABILITY

B-2210

INTRODUCTION

Operability requirements are outside the scope of this

Section (NCA-2142); however, the Owner or Owners
designee is required to identify any such requirements
in the Design Specifications (NCA-3252).

Pressure Relief Valve Operating

Requirements

B-2164.1 Blowdown Requirements. The Design

Specification may specify blowdown requirements with
a greater tolerance than the values stated in
NB /NC /ND-7500.

B-2220

ACTIVE PUMPS OR VALVES

The Design Specification should indicate if the specified pump or valve must perform a mechanical motion
during the course of accomplishing a system safety
function during or following the specified plant event.
Such a pump or valve is designated as an active
component.

B-2164.2 Popping Point Tolerance. The Design

Specification may specify a popping point tolerance
greater than the value stated in NB /NC /ND-7500.

B-2165

B-2300

Pressure Relief Valve Operating

Characteristics (Refer to ANSI
N278.1)

B-2300

As applicable, the following pressure relief valve

operating characteristics should be specified in the
Design Specification when overpressure protection is
dependent upon these factors:
(a) set pressure;
(b) set pressure range;
(c) set pressure tolerance;
(d) discharge capacity with due allowance for the
effect of the back pressure on the capacity;
(e) accumulation;
(f) blowdown;

REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS

In the process of preparing a Design Specification,

it is important to refer to and rely on the requirements
contained in SAR documents since they provide the
basis for complying with existing regulatory requirements. Conflicts between a Design Specification and
the SAR could lead to construction of items not in
compliance with the license requirements. A reference
list of regulatory documents is provided in B-11000
which may be used in determining the applicable requirements to be included in a Design Specification.

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SPECIFIC VESSEL REQUIREMENTS
B-3100

CERTIFIED DESIGN
SPECIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS

The Design Specification for vessels should include

requirements indicated in B-2000, Generic Requirements.

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SPECIFIC PUMP REQUIREMENTS
B-4100

B-4220

CERTIFIED DESIGN
SPECIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS

The Design Specification should include all applicable

and pertinent information considered important to the
functional operability of the pump.

In addition to the Design Specification requirements

indicated in B-2000, Generic Requirements, the Design
Specification for pumps should include the other requirements of B-4110 and B-4120.

B-4110

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DESIGN

B-4121

Loads From Connected Piping

The forces and moments produced by the connected

piping on each pump inlet and outlet should be included
(NB /NC /ND-3415).

B-4122

B-4210

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B-4211

Applicability

B-4231

Methods

Analysis

Acceptable methods of analysis should be identified.

The following areas, as a minimum, should be addressed:
(a) required analysis;
(b) load combinations, including deadweight, thermal
loads, nozzle loads, seismic loads, etc.;
(c) allowable stresses for the various loading conditions.

NB /NC /ND-3417 provide the requirements for consideration of earthquake loading.

OPERABILITY REQUIREMENTS
FOR PUMPS

QUALIFICATION

B-4232

Earthquake Loadings

B-4200

B-4230

The method of pump qualification, if any, for functional operability should be defined in the Design
Specification. Qualification by analysis, test, or combinations thereof should be specified. Available codes or
standards which cover these areas should be referred
to and used to the maximum extent possible.

Covered by B-2110.

B-4120

DESIGN

B-4233

Testing

Acceptable methods of testing should be identified.

The following areas, as a minimum, should be addressed:
(a) required tests and test sequences;
(b) imposed loads and pump function during tests;
(c) acceptance criteria.

The inclusion of functional operability requirements

in the Design Specifications should be based on the
functional requirements of the pump being specified.
These requirements should be specified only if the
pumps are considered to be active pumps.
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B-4240

FUNCTIONAL OPERABILITY
PRODUCTION TESTS

Any special functional operability tests to be conducted on production pumps should be specified in the
Design Specification.

B-4250

DOCUMENTATION

Documentation requirements for functional qualification or production tests should be specified.

B-4300

REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS

Regulatory requirements are covered in B-2300 and

a reference list is given in B-11000.

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SPECIFIC VALVE REQUIREMENTS
B-5100

B-5121.8 Bypass Piping. The Design Specification

shall state which organization is responsible for the
bypass piping design, if the responsible organization
is not the piping system designer [NB-3546.3(b)].

CERTIFIED DESIGN
SPECIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the Design Specification requirements

indicated in B-2000, Generic Requirements, the Design
Specification for valves should include the other requirements of B-5110 and B-5120.

B-5110

B-5122

B-5122.1 Alternative Rules. The Design Specification shall specify whether the alternative rules of NC3513 are permitted to be used.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

B-5122.2 Hydrostatic Tests. NC-3514 provides the

requirements concerning alternative test pressures, seat
leakages, and test durations.

Covered by B-2110.

B-5120

DESIGN

B-5121

Class 1 Valves

Class 2 Valves

B-5123

Class 3 Valves

B-5123.1 Alternative Rules. The Design Specification shall specify whether the alternative rules of ND3513 are permitted to be used.

B-5121.1 Pipe Reactions for Valves Designed to

Alternative Design Rules. NB-3512.2 provides the
requirements concerning pipe reactions.

B-5123.2 Hydrostatic Tests. ND-3514 provides the

requirements concerning alternative test pressures, seat
leakages, and test durations.

B-5121.2 Earthquake Loadings. NB-3524 provides

the requirements concerning earthquake loadings.
B-5121.3 Level C Service Limits. NB-3526 provides
the requirements concerning valve function during loading for which Level C Service Limits are specified.
B-5121.4 Pipe Reaction Stress. NB-3526.2 provides
the requirements concerning pipe reaction stress computation for Level C Service Limits.

B-5200

OPERABILITY REQUIREMENTS
FOR VALVES

B-5210

INTRODUCTION

Operability requirements are outside the scope of this

Section (NCA-2142); however, the Owner or Owners
designee is required to identify any valve operability
requirements in the Design Specification [NB-3526(b)
and NB-3527].

B-5121.5 Level D Service Limits. NB-3527 provides

the requirements concerning valve function during loadings for which Level D Service Limits are specified.
B-5121.6 Hydrostatic Tests. NB-3531.2(c) provides
the requirements concerning alternative test pressures,
seat leakages, and test durations.

B-5220

B-5121.7 Body Contours at Weld Ends. NB-3544.8

provides the requirements concerning alternative body
contours at weld ends of valves.

The Design Specification should include all applicable

and pertinent information required. A document pertaining to this information is ANSI N278.1. Additional
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information not covered in ANSI N278.1, but considered

important to the functional operability of the valve
should also be included. NB-3524, NC-3520, and ND3520 provide guidance for analysis of valves with
extended masses.

B-5230

QUALIFICATION

B-5231

Methods

B-5233

Testing

Acceptable methods of testing shall be identified. The

following areas, as a minimum, should be addressed:
(a) required tests and test sequence
(b) imposed loads and valve function during tests
(c) acceptance criteria Y

B-5240

The method of valve qualification, if any, for functional operability should be defined in the Design
Specification. Qualification by analysis, test, or combinations thereof should be specified. Available Codes or
Standards which cover these areas should be referenced
and used to the maximum extent possible.

FUNCTIONAL OPERABILITY
PRODUCTION TESTS

Any special functional operability tests to be conducted on production valves shall be specified in the
Design Specification.

B-5250
B-5232

B-5300

DOCUMENTATION

Documentation requirements for functional qualification or production tests or both should be specified in
the Design Specification.

Analysis

Acceptable methods of analysis should be identified.

The following areas, as a minimum, should be addressed:
(a) required analysis;
(b) load combinations, including seismic, end loads,
mechanical loads, etc.;
(c) allowable stresses for the various loading conditions.

B-5300

REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS

Regulatory requirements are covered in B-2300 and

a reference list is given in B-11000.

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SPECIFIC PIPING REQUIREMENTS
B-6100

given. The associated Service Loadings which occur

with, or as a result of, the specified seismic events
should be stated.

CERTIFIED DESIGN
SPECIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the Design Specification requirements

indicated in B-2000, Generic Requirements, the Design
Specification for piping should include the other requirements of B-6110 and B-6120.

B-6110

B-6122

Other Dynamic Loads

Dynamic loadings, such as those resulting from sudden valve or pump operation, should be given. As a
minimum, the information needed to determine this
loading should be given (such as pressures, temperatures, flow rates, valve operating times).

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Covered by B-2110.
B-6123
B-6120

DESIGN

B-6121

Seismic

Peak Pressure

Peak pressure for Level B, C, and D Service Limits

must be restricted to certain values in accordance
with NC /ND-3611.2(c)(2), (3), and (4). In categorizing
Service Loadings into appropriate Service Limits, the
Design Specification should include the peak pressure.

For piping, the loadings, movements, anchor motions,

and number of cycles due to seismic events should be

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SPECIFIC CONTAINMENT REQUIREMENTS
B-7100

B-7122

CERTIFIED DESIGN
SPECIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS

Design Temperature

NE-3112.2 provides the requirements concerning

specification of Design Temperature.

In addition to the Design Specification requirements

indicated in B-2000, Generic Requirements, the Design
Specification for containment should include the other
requirements of B-7110 and B-7120.

B-7123

B-7110

NE-3112.3 provides the requirements concerning

specification of Design Mechanical Loads.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Design Mechanical Loads

Covered by B-2110.

B-7120

DESIGN

B-7121

Design Pressure

B-7124

Service Conditions

NE-3113 provides the requirements concerning specification of Level A, B, C, and D Service Conditions
which satisfy the Generic Requirements for Service
Limits in NCA-2142.

NE-3112.1 provides the requirements concerning

specification of Design Pressure.

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SPECIFIC COMPONENT SUPPORT
REQUIREMENTS
B-8100

CERTIFIED DESIGN
SPECIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS

DESIGN

B-8121

Standard Supports

NF-3134 provides the requirements for standard supports.

In addition to the Design Specification requirements

indicated in B-2000, Generic Requirements, the Design
Specification for component and piping supports should
include the other requirements of B-8110, B-8120, and
B-8130.

B-8110

B-8120

B-8130

MATERIALS

Requirements for items, such as gaskets, seals,

springs, compression spring endplates, bearings, retaining rings, washers, wear shoes, hydraulic fluids,
etc., should be stated in the Design Specification. Such
items should be made of materials that are not injuriously affected by the fluid, temperature, or irradiation
conditions to which the item will be subjected (NF2121).

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the general requirements of B-2110,

the information required by NF-1111 for intervening
elements in the component support load path should
be included in the Design Specification for the supported
component.

B-8300

REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS

Regulatory requirements are covered in B-2300 and

a reference list is given in B-11000.

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SPECIFIC CORE SUPPORT STRUCTURES
REQUIREMENTS
B-9100

(f) The boundaries of the core support structures

and their relationship to the support and restraint of
the core shall be clearly defined through the use of
dimensions, descriptions, or drawings (NG-1120).

CERTIFIED DESIGN
SPECIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the Design Specification requirements

indicated in B-2000, Generic Requirements, the Design
Specification for core support structures should include
the other requirements of B-9110, B-9120, B-9130, and
B-9140.

B-9110

B-9120

DESIGN

B-9121

Loading Conditions

The following should be specified:

(a) pressure differences due to coolant flow;
(b) weight of the core support structure;
(c) superimposed loads, such as those due to other
structures, the reactor core, steam separating equipment,
flow distributors and baffles, thermal shields, and safety
equipment;
(d) earthquake loads or other loads which result from
motion of the reactor vessel;
(e) reactions from the support or restraints, or both;
(f) loads due to temperature effects, such as thermal
gradients and differential expansion;
(g) loads resulting from the impingement or flow of
reactor coolant or other contained or surrounding fluids;
(h) transient pressure difference loads, such as those
which would result from rupture of the main coolant
pipe;
(i) vibratory loads;
(j) reaction loads from control rods;
(k) handling loads experienced in preparation for or
during refueling or inservice inspection.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

(a) All information and requirements contained in

the specifications which are beyond the jurisdiction of
Subsection NG should be so identified.
(b) The Design Specifications should stipulate any
specific additional core support structure requirements
which the Owner intends to be incorporated in the
specific structures covered by the Design Specifications
or any additional requirements intended to be more
specific or more restrictive than the minimum requirements of this Section.
(c) Where additional terms, definitions, or expressions are required, they should be clearly defined and
explained and adequately referenced.
(d) Identification of the core support structure is
required as determined by their function and operating
requirements (Structures whose purpose is only to limit
the motion of the core following the postulated occurrence of a failure in the structure normally supporting
the core are not considered core support structures.
They are normally designed to meet deformation limits
for this postulated condition and are not intended to
meet the stress limits of NG-3200.) (NG-1121).
(e) Delineation of those internal structures which are
required to be analyzed in order to ensure the structural
integrity of the mating core support structures (NG1122).

B-9122

Loading Combinations

The loadings to be simultaneously considered and

the applicable Service Limits should be specified (NG3112).
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APPENDIX B

Deformation Limits

B-9130

MATERIALS

The Design Specifications should provide any special

requirements for materials and testing specifically applicable to the core support structures. The Owner is
responsible for selecting materials suitable for the conditions stated at the Design Specification with specific
attention being given to the effects of service conditions
upon the properties of the materials (NB-2160). The
requirements for impact testing shall be specified [NG2311(a)].

In addition to Service Limits given in Subsection

NG, static and dynamic deformation limits should be
specified to ensure the performance of all safety related
functions of the core support structure. These limits
are to be those that cause loss of function and are not
intended to include a margin of safety (NG-3220).

B-9140
B-9124

B-9140

Reinforcement for Openings

FABRICATION

The extent or removal of additional material by

mechanical means when P-No. 8 material is prepared
by thermal cutting methods should be specified (NG4211.7).

The Design Specification should stipulate if the rules

for reinforcing applicable to Class 1 vessels may be
used for core support structures (NB-3132).

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SPECIFIC PARTS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
REQUIREMENTS
B-10100

B-10112

CERTIFIED DESIGN
SPECIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS

NCA-1260 provides the requirements for appurtenances.

In addition to the Design Specification requirements

indicated in B-2000, Generic Requirements, the Design
Specification for parts and miscellaneous items should
include the other requirements of B-10110.

B-10110

B-10113

Control Rod Drive Housings

NCA-1271 provides the requirements for control rod

drive housings.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The following general requirements should be considered when preparing a Design Specification for parts
and miscellaneous items.

B-10111

Appurtenances

B-10114

Heater Elements

NCA-1272 provides the requirements for heater elements.

Parts
B-10115

The Design Specification for components or component supports should apply to the parts of such components or component supports (NCA-2131).

Fluid Conditioner Devices

NCA-1273 provides the requirements for fluid conditioner devices.

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REFERENCE LIST OF REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS
B-11100

(h) Appendix J to 10 CFR Part 50 Containment

Leak Testing;
(i) Appendix M to 10 CFR Part 50 Standardization of Design;
(j) Appendix N to 10 CFR Part 50 Standardization
of Nuclear Power Plant Design;
(k) Appendix O to 10 CFR Part 50 Standardization
of Designs;
(l) Appendix A to 10 CFR Part 100 Seismic
and Geological Siting.

INTRODUCTION

This list is intended as a guide only and it should

be recognized that new regulatory requirements may
exist that are not listed or that some of those listed
may be revised or voided.

B-11200

TITLE 10 OF CODE OF
FEDERAL REGULATIONS

Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (10

CFR) includes requirements on the use, construction,
and operation of production and utilization facilities,
such as nuclear power plants. Of particular importance
to the construction of nuclear components and safety
related structures are Part 50 of the regulations, Licensing of Production and Utilization Facilities, and Part
100 of the regulations, Reactor Site Criteria. The
following portions of 10 CFR Parts 50 and 100 highlight
requirements that should be considered in the preparation of Design Specifications.
(a) 10 CFR Part 50.55a constitutes one of the most
important of the regulations relative to the Design
Specifications. Among other requirements, it designates
the Codes and Standards and their Editions and Addenda
that must be used for pressure retaining components
and within the reactor coolant pressure boundary.
(b) 10 CFR 50.59 Changes, Tests, and Experiments;
(c) 10 CFR 50.109 Backfitting;
(d) Appendix A to 10 CFR Part 50 General
Design Criteria;
(e) Appendix B to 10 CFR Part 50 Quality
Assurance Criteria;
(f) Appendix G to 10 CFR Part 50 Fracture
Toughness Requirements;
(g) Appendix H to 10 CFR Part 50 Reactor
Vessel Material Surveillance Program;
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REGULATORY GUIDES

B-11310

DESIGN

1.1

Net Positive Suction Head for Emergency

Core Cooling and Containment Heat Removal System Pumps (Safety Guide 1,
11 /2 /70)

1.2

Thermal Shock to Reactor Pressure Vessels

(Safety Guide 2, 11 /2 /70)

1.11

Instrument Lines Penetrating Primary Reactor Containment (Safety Guide 11,

3 /10 /71)

1.13

Fuel Storage Facility Design Basis (Revision

1, 12 /75)

1.14

Reactor Coolant Pump Flywheel Integrity

(Revision 1, 8 /75)

1.26

Quality Group Classifications and Standards

for Water-, Steam-, and RadioactiveWaste-Containing Components of Nuclear Power Plants (Revision 3, 3 /76)

1.27

Ultimate Heat Sink for Nuclear Power Plants

(Revision 2, 1 /76)

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B-11330

1.29

Seismic Design Classification (Revision 3,

9 /78)

1.115

Protection Against Low-Trajectory Turbine

Missiles (Revision 1, 7 /77)

1.46

Protection Against Pipe Whip Inside Containment (5 /73)

1.117

Tornado Design Classification (Revision

1, 4 /78)

1.48

Design Limits and Loading Combinations

for Seismic Category I Fluid System
Components (5 /73)

1.120

Fire Protection Guidelines for Nuclear

Power Plants (Revision 1, 11 /77)

1.122

1.52

Design, Testing, and Maintenance Criteria

for Atmosphere Cleanup System Air Filtration and Adsorption Units of LightWater-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants (Revision 2, 3 /78)

Development of Floor Response Spectra

for Seismic Design of Floor Supported
Equipment or Components (Revision
1, 2 /78)

1.124

Design Limits and Loading Combinations

for Metal Primary Reactor Containment
System Components (6 /73)

Design Limits and Loading Combinations

for Class 1 Linear Type Component Supports (Revision 1, 1 /78)

1.130

Service Limits and Loading Combinations

for Class 1 Plate and Shell Type Component Supports (11 /78)

1.57

1.59

Design Basis Floods for Nuclear Power

Plants (Revision 2, 8 /77)

1.60

Design Response Spectra for Seismic Design

of Nuclear Power Plants (Revision 1,
12 /73)

1.61

Damping Values for Seismic Design of

Nuclear Power Plants (10 /73)

1.63

Electric Penetration Assemblies in Containment Structures for Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants (Revision 2, 7 /78)

1.67

Installation of Overpressure Protection Devices (10 /73)

1.76

Design Basis Tornado for Nuclear Power

Plants (4 /74)

1.84

Code Case Acceptability ASME Section

III Design and Fabrication (Revision 14,
11 /78)

1.92

Combining Modal Responses and Spatial

Components in Seismic Response Analysis (Revision 1, 2 /76)

1.96

Design of Main Steam Isolation Valve Leakage Control Systems for Boiling Water
Reactor Nuclear Power Plants (Revision
1, 6 /76)

B-11320

MATERIALS

1.34

Control of Electroslag Weld Properties

(12 /28 /72)

1.36

Nonmetallic Thermal Installation for Austenitic Stainless Steel (2 /23 /73)

1.43

Control of Stainless Steel Weld Cladding

of Low-Alloy Steel Components (5 /73)

1.44

Control of the Use of Sensitized Stainless

Steel (5 /73)

1.65

Materials and Inspections for Reactor Vessel

Closure Studs (10 /73)

1.85

Code Case Acceptability ASME Section

III Materials (Revision 14, 11 /78)

1.99

Effects of Residual Elements on Predicted

Radiation Damage to Reactor Vessel Materials (Revision 1, 4 /77)

B-11330

EXAMINATION

1.58

Qualification of Nuclear Power Plant Inspection, Examination, and Testing Personnel

(8 /73)

1.102

Flood Protection for Nuclear Power Plants

(Revision 1, 9 /76)

1.65

Materials and Inspections for Reactor Vessel

Closure Studs (10 /73)

1.106

Thermal Overload Protection for Electric

Motors on Motor Operated Valves (Revision 1, 3 /77)

1.83

Inservice Inspection of Pressurized Water

Reactor Steam Generator Tubes (Revision 1, 7 /75)

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B-11340

APPENDIX B

FABRICATION

1.31

Control of Stainless Steel Welding (Revision

3, 4 /78)

1.50

Control of Preheat Temperature for Welding

of Low-Alloy Steel (5 /73)

1.84

B-11350

INSTALLATION
Control of Stainless Steel Welding (Revision
1, 6 /73)

1.50

Control of Preheat Temperature for Welding

of Low-Alloy Steel (5 /73)

1.71

Welder Qualification for Areas of Limited

Accessibility (12 /73)

1.20

1.52

1.58

B-11370

TESTING
Comprehensive Vibration Assessment Program for Reactor Internals During Preoperational and Initial Startup Testing (Revision 2, 5 /76)
Design, Testing, and Maintenance Criteria
for Atmosphere Cleanup System Air Filtration and Adsorption Units of LightWater-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants (Revision 2, 3 /78)
Qualification of Nuclear Power Plant Inspection, Examination, and Testing Personnel
(8 /73)

Quality Assurance Program Requirements

(Design and Construction) (Safety Guide
28, Revision 2, 2 /79)

1.37

Quality Assurance Requirements for Cleaning of Fluid Systems and Associated

Components of Water-Cooled Nuclear
Power Plants (3 /16 /73)

1.38

Quality Assurance Requirements for Packaging, Shipping, Receiving, Storage, and

Handling of Items for Water-Cooled Nuclear Power Plants (Revision 2, 5 /77)

1.54

Quality Assurance Requirements for Protective Coatings Applied to Water-Cooled

Nuclear Power Plants (6 /73)

1.58

Qualification of Nuclear Power Plant Inspection, Examination, and Testing Personnel

(8 /73)

1.64

Quality Assurance Requirements for the Design of Nuclear Power Plants (Revision
2, 6 /76)

1.74

Quality Assurance Terms and Definitions

(2 /74)

1.88

Collection, Storage, Maintenance of Nuclear

Power Plant Quality Assurance Records
(Revision 2, 10 /76)

1.1161

Quality Assurance Requirements for Installation, Inspection, and Testing of Mechanical Equipment and Systems (O-R,
5 /77)

1.1232

Quality Assurance Requirements for Control

of Procurement of Items and Services for
Nuclear Power Plants (Revision 1, 7 /77)

1 Excludes
2 Used

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1.28

Code Case Acceptability ASME Section

III Design and Fabrication (Revision 14,
11 /78)

1.31

B-11360

B-11370

Code components.

in conjunction with Section III.