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IBC / IFC Chapter 1Self-Assessment Overview
Presented at the DOE/Contractor Fire Protection Safety Workshop
Perry D’Antonio, ManagerFire Protection & Electrical Engineering Department
April 18, 2007
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Today’s Agenda
• Key Messages
• Self Assessment Drivers
• I-Code Background
• Team Charter & Assessment Results
• Team Recommendations
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Key Messages• The health of SNL’s CFPP has significantly improved
over the last year• The Model Building Codes (e.g., IBC, NFPA) have a
Chapter 1 Administrative Section that describes how to use and enforce the Code
• SNL self assessment to Ch 1 identified a potential10 CFR 851 gap
• The I-Codes do not conflict with DOE Orders• Following the I-Codes (Ch 1) can help SNL improve &
demonstrate model contract compliance• SNL’s Built Environment is substantially code-
compliant but improvement opportunities exist!
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Today’s Agenda
• Key Messages
• Self Assessment Drivers
• I-Code Background
• Team Charter & Assessment Results
• Team Recommendations
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Self-Assessment Drivers• One year ago CFPP was in “state of neglect” per
SSO, FY06 2nd Qtr PEP feedback• 2006 improvements include:
– Responded to all 42 findings from 3 audits & 1 self assess– Filled critical staffing positions (e.g., Fire Marshal, FPEs)– Wrote new fire protection policy, program and procedures
• 2007 improvement goals:– Rely more on self assessment program vs. audits– Improve formality of operations aligned with model contract– Earn credibility with SSO
• 10 CFR 851 references the Building Codes– Initiated Task Team to assess compliance to Administration
Sections, Ch 1 of IBC & IFC (“How-to” Manual)
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Driver to Use IBC
• 10 CFR 851 Appendix A Part 2 (b)– An acceptable fire protection program must include
those fire protection criteria and procedures, analyses, hardware, and systems, apparatus and equipment, and personnel that would comprehensively ensure that the objective in paragraph 2(a) of this section is met. This includes meeting applicable building codes and National Fire Protection Association codes and standards (emphasis added)
• 10 CFR 851 text in DOE Order 440.1A (1998)
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Driver to Use IBC
• DOE Order 420.1B - must…meet or exceed applicable building codes for the region…– State of NM and the City of Albuquerque adopt IBC– State of CA and City of Livermore will be using IBC
(January 2008)
• Notes: – States generally modify Model IBC to their use– DOE O 420.1B requires use of Model with no relief
granted to exclude any Chapters
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Other Drivers
• Public Law 104-113 – mandates Federal agencies use private voluntary standards to the extent feasible (DoD UFC driver)
• Local – SNL Corporate Fire Protection Program (CFPP) adopts model IBC for all SNL sites
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Today’s Agenda
• Key Messages
• Self Assessment Drivers
• I-Code Background
• Team Charter & Assessment Results
• Team Recommendations
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Fire Protection Requirements
• Model Building Code & it’s required references describe how to meet minimum requirements
Federal & StatutoryRequirements
State Req’s
HPR
ModelBldgCode
DOEOrders
• HPR is added to the min requirements via DOE Orders
• DOE Orders intended to be additive not replace the Model Bldg Code
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Two U.S. Building Code Sets
• I-Codes (International Code Council, formed in 1994 from the 3 Regional Model Code Groups)
• NFPA 5000 (National Fire Protection Association)
• Both codes have a similar mandatory Administrative Provisions, Chapter 1– Ch 1 describes how to use and enforce code– DOE Orders do not grant relief from following Ch 1– DOE and their Contractors have not uniformly used
the Administrative Provisions
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I-Code Adoption Map
Green = I codes adopted statewideCA = Adopted but not yet enforced (Jan 2008)IBC = 47 StatesIFC = 42 StatesNFPA 5000 adopted 3 municipalities Orange = I Codes Adopted at local level
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Why I-Code Adoption?
• I-Codes are most widely adopted nationally
• We gain from the existing body of expertise (regular update cycle)
• Efficient– AEs & Const. contractors already use I-
Codes (learning curve is less)– Stops circular referencing
• Training - ICC has established certification program (ICC On-Line Campus)
• I-Codes are a Complete SystemCh. 1 is the “how-to” Guide
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Code Adoption Process Comparison
Municipal Model
IFC IMC IPC IEC
DOE Model
State Adopting Statute 10 CFR 851
County/CityAdopting Ordinance SNL Policy
(ES&H Manual, CFPP)
Contractual Requirements(DOE O 440.1A, 420.1B)
Special Facilities(Nuclear DOE O 420.1B)
IBC
Referenced Standards (NFPA, ANSI, ASME, etc.)
Special Requirements (HPR)
FM Global
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IBC Myths (examples)• Myth: IBC isn’t a consensus-based process• Fact:
– I-Codes are consensus-based with public input– eligible technical voters are selected from the 3 prior regional code
groups– protects against special interest groups driving code requirements
• Myth: If we adopt IBC we’ll lose the NFPA Standards• Fact: 2006 IBC required references includes:
– International Fire Code• 84 specific NFPA docs referenced
– International Electric Code• Basically the NEC (NFPA 70 & 70E)
– International Mechanical Code• 16 specific NFPA docs referenced
– International Plumbing Code• 4 specific NFPA docs referenced
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I-Code Set Works for ALL• All common occupancies are addressed with
prescriptive text• Other (e.g., nuclear) occupancies are also addressed
• IFC 102.7 Subjects not regulated by this code• IFC102.8 Matters not provided for• IBC104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of
construction and equipment
• I-Codes allow use of DOE Orders and performance-based analysis (DSA/TSRs, FHA) for nuclear facilities in addition to I-Codes.
• The I-Codes DO NOT Conflict with DOE Orders• Provides structured approach to meet 10 CFR 851.24
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Today’s Agenda
• Key Messages
• Self Assessment Drivers
• I-Code Background
• Team Charter & Assessment Results
• Team Recommendations
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Task Team• Sponsors - Perry D’Antonio, John Garcia• Team Members
– CA Site Fire Marshal - Marty Gresho, Team Lead– NM Site Fire Marshal, Gordon Earhart– System Engineering / Projects
• CA: Craig Taylor• NM: Dave Bailey
– Inspection – David Gibson
• Cross-Discipline Engineering Support– Glen Argabright, Harry Gullett, Roy Hertweck,
Gary Hoe, Steve James, Shelley Whitener
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Task Team Charter• Review the requirements of IBC/IFC
Administrative Sections, Chapter 1– Intelligent application of code intent to take
advantage of existing capabilities and processes– Not intended to make large perturbations without
appropriate justification / value
• Deliverables– Perform gap analysis– Prepare recommendations for improving CFPP– Define potential 10 CFR 851 gaps
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Gap Analysis Methodology
• Team telecon meetings every other Friday for 4 hours, beginning in October
• Walkdown of each section in IBC / IFC Administration Chapter 1– IBC Focus: construction & modifications– IFC Focus: operations
• Identified gaps versus existing Program
• Categorized Gaps
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Gap Categories & Examples
• Policy (2)– Formally adopt IBC for all SNL sites
• Organizational Structure (44)– Emulate a Dept. of Bldg Safety/Fire Prevention that mirrors
Ch.1 requirements– Provide adequate resources & establish Authority,
Responsibility and Limitations of Building Official/Fire Official
• Processes & Procedures (150)– Plan reviews, permits, inspections, etc.– Board of Appeals
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Initial Actions - Examples
• Policy– Reference IBC in ES&H Manual – Communicate IBC concepts to MOW
• Organizational Structure– Formalize & communicate delegation of
authority for building official/fire code official, etc. into SNL system
– Formalize enforcement role of inspectors and building official/fire code official
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Initial Actions - Examples
• Processes & Procedures– Establish comprehensive permit program
• Get knowledgeable code experts involved
• Permits document compliance
– Formalize enforcement roles & responsibilities• Existing processes developed w/o IBC
• Validate compliance through inspection
– Utilize existing processes as much as possible (e.g. PHS process, outage process, plan reviews, etc.)
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Today’s Agenda
• Key Messages
• Self Assessment Drivers
• I-Code Background
• Team Charter & Assessment Results
• Team Recommendations
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Team Recommendations (1 of 3)
• SNL Champion Actions– If recommended path forward is
acceptable, agree to form a team to develop plans for implementing I-Codes
• Procure outside help in early planning stages
– Communicate path forward to SSO & MOW (unified voice & multiple channels)
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Team Recommendations (2 of 3)
• Fire Protection Program Manager Actions– Work with SSO to validate 10 CFR 851 gap– Commission Implementation Team to address
path forward for other gaps– Communicate IBC approach to SSO & DOE Fire
Protection Safety Community– Develop SNL version of I-Code Admin structure &
functions maximizing use of existing processes• Independence• Authority• Unencumbered access (accountable to) to Director Level
Champion
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Team Recommendations (3 of 3)
• (New) Implementation Team(s) Actions– Develop an implementation plan for IBC Chapter 1
inline with ICC accreditation criteria– Supplement Team with established consultants for
specific tasks (e.g., to develop permit process)– Provide Training/Qualifications Plan
• Enforcement Agents: Inspectors, Building Officials, etc.
– Develop Implementation Options• Invent in house• Out Task - Hire consultant to train us• Out Source - Surrender to City
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Summary• One Potential 10CFR851 Gap – IBC Chapter 1• Ch 1 will improve our contractor assurance system &
reduce the latent risk in our system• Need Upper Management Champions to pass the
word down to the line and help get SSO buy-in• Long-Term Commitment - Not an overnight fix• SNL’s Built Environment is substantially code-
compliant. But Improvement opportunities exist:– Process streamlining– Customer service– Change control– Documentation– General understanding of R2A2s regarding code compliance