IAEA SAFETY STANDARDS Construction for Nuclear Installations

Storage
5.27 Storage should be provided as specified by the designers and manufacturers to
protect items important to safety prior to their installation and use. This may require
segregation of some items.
5.28 Storage areas should be established with account taken of aspects such as:
(a) Cleanliness and housekeeping practices;
(b) Requirements for fire protection;
(c) Protective requirements relating to coatings, preservatives, covers and sleeves;
(d) Prevention of physical damage;
(e) Environmental control (such as control of temperature and humidity);
(f) Preventive maintenance;
(g) Security;
(h) Physical and chemical characteristics of items;
(i) Radiation protection from any sources and their appropriate markings.
5.29 Inspections should be performed by the construction organization as necessary to
ensure that the specified conditions are maintained and that any non-conformances are dealt
with. These inspections may need to be continued in the commissioning and operation stages
in which case handover arrangements should be established.
5.30 Items important to safety and their components should be clearly identifiable by
using appropriate marks. Marking materials should be compatible with material preservation.
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