DOE-STD-1137-2007, Fire Protection Functional Area Qualification Standard

NOT MEASUREMENT SENSITIVE DOE-STD-1137-2007 December 2007 Supersedes DOE-STD-1137-2000 July 2000 DOE STANDARD FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING FUNCTIONAL AREA QUALIFICATION STANDARD DOE Defense Nuclear Facilities Technical Personnel U.S. Department of Energy AREA TRNG Washington, D.C. 20585 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. DOE-STD-1137-2007 ii Available on the Department of Energy Technical Standards Program Web Site at http://www.hss.energy.gov/nuclearsafety/techstds/ DOE-STD-1137-2007 iv INTENTIONALLY BLANK DOE-STD-1137-2007 v TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENT ..................................................................................................VII PURPOSE....................................................................................................................... 9 APPLICABILITY .............................................................................................................. 9 IMPLEMENTATION ...................................................................................................... 10 EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................. 12 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................... 14 BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE ............................................................................ 15 REQUIRED TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES................................................................. 15 I. FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING................................................................. 16 II. SAFETY SYSEM OVERSIGHT OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM(S) .............. 20 APPENDIX A................................................................................................................. 22 DOE-STD-1137-2007 vi INTENTIONALLY BLANK DOE-STD-1137-2007 vii ACKNOWLEDGMENT The U.S. DOE, Office of River Protection is the sponsor organization for the Fire Protection Functional Area Qualification Standard (FAQS). The sponsor is responsible for coordinating the development and/or review of the Standard by subject matter experts to ensure that the technical content of Standard is accurate and adequate for Department-wide application for those involved in fire protection engineering program. The sponsor organization, in coordination with the Federal Technical Capability Panel, is also responsible for ensuring that this FAQS is maintained current. The following subject matter experts participated in the development and/or review of this Qualification Standard: Craig Christenson DOE ORP (Team Leader) Dennis Kubicki DOE NNSA William Boyce DOE EM Jim Bisker DOE HSS David Boyll DOE SR Matthew Cole DOE SC Michael Collopy NNSA SSO Pat Copp NNSA SC Taryn Couchman DOE ID Robert Deschambeault Nexus Technical Services Corporation Peter Feng NSSA SC Brian Fiscus NNSA NSO Walter Futrell NNSA LASO Eric Grosswiller Battelle Energy Alliance Jim Landmesser NNSA PXSO Dario Luna NNSA NSO Glenn Morton DOE SR Jack Poole Poole Fire Protection Rick Roses NNSA LSO Patrick Smith SC OR David Tomecek Hughes Associates, Inc. Dale West DOE RL Justin Zamirowski SC CH DOE-STD-1137-2007 viii INTENTIONALLY BLANK DOE-STD-1137-2007 9 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY FUNCTIONAL AREA QUALIFICATION STANDARD FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING PURPOSE

DOE Manual (M) 426.1-1A, Federal Technical Capability Manual, commits the Department to continuously strive for technical excellence. The Technical Qualification Program (TQP), along with the supporting technical qualification standards, complements the personnel processes that support the Department’s drive for technical excellence. In support of this goal, the competency requirements defined in the technical qualification standards should be aligned with and integrated into the recruitment and staffing processes for technical positions. The technical qualification standards should form the primary basis for developing vacancy announcements, qualification requirements, crediting plans, interviewing questions, and other criteria associated with the recruitment, selection, and internal placement of technical personnel. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) minimum qualifications standards will be greatly enhanced by application of appropriate materials from the FAQS. The technical qualification standards are not intended to replace the OPM qualifications standards nor other Departmental personnel standards, rules, plans, or processes. The primary purpose of the TQP is to ensure that employees have the requisite technical competency to support the mission of the Department. The TQP forms the basis for the development and assignment of DOE personnel responsible for ensuring the safe operation of defense nuclear facilities. APPLICABILITY Fire protection engineers use science and technology to evaluate the effects of fires to protect workers, public, people, environment, and property. They analyze how facilities are used, how fires start and grow, and how fire and smoke affect people, buildings and property. Fire protection engineers evaluate many facets of the fire protection field. These include preventing and/or reducing fire consequences, reducing loss of life and property impacts of fire by applied engineering fundamentals, research, fire hazard analyses, design of fire protection/prevention systems for industrial and nuclear complexes and processes, detection and suppression of fires, fire investigation, controls for flammable and combustible liquids, unique pyrophoric materials, other highly volatile materials, public and industrial fire department organizations, fire department incident command systems, emergency medical requirements, fire ground tactics, confined space requirements, and hazardous material responses. As a result of fire being a dominant risk in nuclear facilities, fire protection engineers must be familiar with industry technical codes, standards, and practices to ensure DOE liabilities are protected from the inherent risks of fire. In addition, since DOE fire safety programs include critical parameters related to emergency services, fire protection engineers must possess the competencies for oversight of fire department operations related to the program, including the technical basis governing the baseline needs assessment and contents of the relevant National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards. Since there are functional responsibilities for qualified fire protection engineers that are delineated in DOE O 420.1B, Facility Safety, as well DOE-STD-1137-2007 10

as the corresponding implementation guidelines and standards, this FAQS is necessary to provide reasonable assurance that these fire safety and emergency services-related responsibilities are being performed by appropriately qualified individuals. The Department also recognizes a need to define a separate category of competencies for Federal engineers who are assigned safety system oversight of specific fire protection systems but provide no other related fire protection engineering oversight functions. The Fire Protection Engineering FAQS establishes common functional area competency requirements in Section I for all DOE fire protection engineers who provide a wide variety of duties related to fire safety and fire protection engineering including assistance, direction, guidance, oversight, or evaluation of contractor technical activities that could impact the safe operation of DOE’s defense nuclear facilities. Section II also includes competencies for engineers assigned to conduct oversight of specific safety-related fire protection system(s) but perform no other fire protection engineering responsibilities. The technical FAQS has been developed as a tool to assist DOE program and field offices in the development and implementation of the TQP in their organization. For ease of transportability of qualifications between DOE elements, program and field offices are expected to use this technical FAQS without modification. Needed additional office/site/facility-specific technical competencies should be handled separately. When coupled with OPM requirements, satisfactory and documented attainment of the competency requirements contained in this technical FAQS (see the Federal Technical Capability Program Directives and Standards page at http://www.hss.energy.gov/deprep/ftcp/directives/directives.asp for an example of the Fire Protection Engineering FAQS qualification card) ensures that personnel possess the minimum requisite competence to fulfill their functional area duties and responsibilities common to the DOE complex. Additionally, office/site/facility-specific qualification standards supplement this technical FAQS and establish unique operational competency requirements at the Headquarters or field element, site, or facility level. If this FAQS is used as a guide for DOE contractors in the implementation of their fire protection programs, note that fundamental fire protection engineering knowledge and skills are not covered in this standard since they are covered by OPM requirements for Federal personnel. If used for contractor staff, competencies related to fundamental knowledge and skills must be added, commensurate with scope of their responsibility. It should be noted that the competency elements of management and leadership, general technical knowledge, regulations, administrative capability, and assessment and oversight are all embodied in the competencies listed in this Standard. All of the factors above have a bearing on safety. Although the focus of this Standard is technical competence, elements, such as, good communication, recognized credibility, ability to listen and process information, and the ability to guide an effort to get it right the first time are recognized as important aspects of safety. IMPLEMENTATION

This FAQS identifies the minimum technical competency requirements for DOE fire protection engineers in Section I. The Department also recognizes a need to define a separate category of competencies for DOE engineers who are assigned safety system oversight of specific fire protection systems but provide no other related fire protection engineering oversight functions. The competencies for these candidates are addressed in this FAQS in Section II. Fire protection engineers who are also assigned safety system oversight of specific fire protection DOE-STD-1137-2007 11 systems are expected to complete Section I and competency 11. Although there are other competency requirements associated with the positions held by DOE personnel, this FAQS is limited to identifying the specific, common technical competencies required throughout all defense nuclear facilities. The competency requirements define the expected knowledge and/or skill that an individual must meet. Each of the competency requirements is further described by a listing of supporting knowledge and/or skill statements, which although not required, do describe the intent of the competency statement(s). The supporting knowledge and/or skill statements for each competency requirement are provided to challenge the employee in the breath and depth of his/her understanding of the subject matter. In selected competencies, expected knowledge and/or skills have been designated as “mandatory performance activities.” In these competencies, the actions are not optional. The terms “shall,” “must,” and “will” denote mandatory requirements in this Standard. “Should” denotes a recommended practice that is not required. “May” denotes an option. The competencies identify a familiarity level, a working level, or an expert level of knowledge; or they require the individual to demonstrate the ability to perform a task or activity. These levels are defined as follows: Familiarity level is defined as basic knowledge of or exposure to the subject or process adequate to discuss the subject or process with individuals of greater knowledge. Working level is defined as the knowledge required to monitor and assess operations/activities, to apply standards of acceptable performance, and to recognize the need to seek and obtain appropriate expert advice (e.g., technical, legal, safety) or consult appropriate reference materials required to ensure the safety of DOE activities. Expert level is defined as a comprehensive, intensive knowledge of the subject or process sufficient to provide advice in the absence of procedural guidance. Demonstrate the ability is defined as the actual performance of a task or activity in accordance with policy, procedures, guidelines, and/or accepted industry or DOE practices. Headquarters and field elements shall establish a program and process to ensure that DOE fire protection engineers and engineers who conduct fire-related safety system oversight possess the competencies required of their position. That includes the competencies identified in this technical FAQS. Documentation of the completion of the requirements of the Standard shall be included in the employee's training and qualification record. Satisfactory attainment of the competency requirements contained in this technical FAQS may be documented using the example Fire Protection Engineering FAQS qualification card that can be obtained from the Federal Technical Capability Program Directives and Standards page at http://www.hss.energy.gov/deprep/ftcp/directives/directives.asp.

Equivalencies should be used sparingly and with the utmost rigor and scrutiny to maintain the spirit and intent of the TQP. Equivalencies may be granted for individual competencies based on objective evidence of previous education, training, certification, or experience. Objective evidence includes a combination of transcripts, certifications, and in some cases, a knowledge sampling through a written and/or oral examination. Equivalencies shall be granted in accordance with the TQP Plan of the site/office/Headquarters organization qualifying the individual. The supporting knowledge and/or skill statements and mandatory performance DOE-STD-1137-2007 12 activities should be considered before granting an equivalency for a competency. Training shall be provided to employees in the TQP who do not meet the competencies contained in the technical FAQS. Training may include, but is not limited to, formal classroom and computer-based courses, self-study, mentoring, on the job training, and special assignments. Departmental training will be based on appropriate supporting knowledge and/or skill statements similar to the ones listed for each of the competency requirements. Headquarters and field elements should use the supporting knowledge and/or skill statements as a basis for evaluating the content of any training used to provide individuals with the requisite knowledge and/or skill required to meet the technical FAQS competency requirements. EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS Attainment of the competencies listed in this technical FAQS should be documented in accordance with the TQP Plan or Policy of the site/office/Headquarters organization qualifying the individual and the requirements in DOE M 360.1-1B, Federal Employee Training Manual, and DOE M 426.1-1A. The qualifying official or immediate supervisor should ensure that the candidate meets the background and experience requirements of this FAQS. Unless stated otherwise within the program or site TQP Plan, attainment of the competencies listed in the Fire Protection Engineering FAQS should be evaluated and documented by either a qualifying official or immediate supervisor (note: if the immediate supervisor is not a fire protection engineer, it is expected the supervisor will consult with a qualified fire protection engineer) using a combination of the following methods. • Satisfactory completion of a written examination • Satisfactory completion of an oral examination • Satisfactory accomplishment of an observed task or activity directly related to a competency • Documented evaluation of equivalencies (such as applicable experience in the field) without a written examination. Field element managers/Headquarters program managers shall qualify candidates as possessing the basic technical knowledge, technical discipline competency, and position- specific knowledge, skills, and abilities required for their positions. Final qualification should be performed using one or a combination of the following methods: • Satisfactory completion of a comprehensive written examination. The minimum passing grade should be 80 percent. • Satisfactory completion of an oral examination by a qualified Senior Technical Safety Manager (STSM) or a qualification board of technically qualified personnel to include at least one qualified STSM. • Satisfactory completion of a walkthrough of a facility with a qualifying official for the purpose of verifying a candidate’s knowledge and practical skills of selected key elements.

DOE-STD-1137-2007 13 Guidance for oral interviews and written exams is contained in DOE-HDBK-1205-97, Guide to Good Practices for the Design, Development, and Implementation of Examinations, and DOE- HDBK-1080-97, Guide to Good Practices for Oral Examinations. For oral examinations and walkthroughs, qualifying officials or board members should ask critical questions intended to integrate identified learning objectives during qualification. Field element managers/Headquarters program managers or designees should develop formal guidance for oral examinations and walkthroughs that includes: • Standards for qualification • Use of technical advisors by a board • Questioning procedures or protocol • Pass/fail criteria • Board deliberations and voting authorization procedures • Documentation process INITIAL QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING Qualification of fire protection engineers shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of DOE M 426.1-1A. DOE personnel shall participate in continuing education and training as necessary to improve their performance and proficiency and ensure that they stay up-to-date on changing technology and new requirements. This may include courses and/or training provided by: • DOE • Other government agencies • Outside vendors • Educational institutions Beyond formal classroom or computer-based courses, continuing training may include: • Self-study • Attendance at symposia, seminars, exhibitions • Special assignments • On-the-job experience A description of suggested learning activities and the requirements for the continuing education and training program for the Fire Protection Engineering FAQS are included in Appendix A of this document. Undergraduate and graduate level fire protection courses offered by the educational institutions listed in Appendix A may be supplemented by engineering courses at accredited institutions to meet the minimum requirements of OPM Occupation Series 804. Additionally, educational and experience levels identified by organizations such as the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) and National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) provide fundamental competencies, education, and experience, necessary to meet minimum fire protection engineering proficiency. When utilizing SFPE criteria, fire protection engineering candidates should focus on the competencies necessary to acquire the DOE-STD-1137-2007 14 Professional Membership grade and demonstrate the acquired competencies through successfully obtaining state professional licensure by passing the NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering examination in fire protection engineering. Appendix A also includes suggested resources related to the SFPE and NCEES. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following are the typical duties and responsibilities expected of DOE personnel assigned to the Fire Protection Engineering Functional Area: A. Serve as the subject matter expert in the area of fire protection, life safety, and fire department emergency related services. B. Review fire hazard analyses, assessments, and other fire safety documentation for compliance with applicable requirements. C. Evaluate the adequacy of site emergency services. This includes all facets of the fire department, brigade, and/or ambulance service that will respond to emergencies on site. D. Review the adequacy of contractor fire protection programs to ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, Departmental Orders, standards, guides, and accepted “Improved Risk” practices.

E. Participate in site fire investigations and other accident/incident investigations as required. F. Interpret fire protection and fire department/brigade emergency services directives and make recommendations to Department management, facility representatives, contractor management, and line organizations. G. Represent the site and/or the Department at fire protection meetings, professional conferences, and technical standards committees. H. Provide oversight of the site fire protection, life safety, and fire department/brigade emergency services programs and their implementation. I. Evaluate the adequacy of facility design and occupancy in accordance with applicable fire protection criteria and recommend changes as applicable. J. Review and evaluate requests for fire safety exemptions and equivalencies. K. Participate in the development of fire safety-related contract requests, the annual budget, and planning for future fire safety and fire department/brigade emergency services activities. L. Maintain proficiency in fire protection engineering and fire department/brigade emergency services concepts and practices through practice, education, training, and a periodic review of fire protection codes and standards which apply to DOE and its contractors. M. Participate in special assignments and perform assessments related to fire protection. DOE-STD-1137-2007 15 N. If qualified in the safety system oversight program, conduct periodic evaluations of fire protection safety-related equipment defined in DOE facility safety basis documentation. Position-specific duties and responsibilities for Federal fire protection engineers are contained in their office/site/facility-specific qualification standard and/or position description. BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE The U. S. Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook establishes minimum education, training, experience, or other relevant requirements applicable to a particular occupational series/grade level, as well as alternatives to meeting specified requirements. This FAQS does not address fundamental fire protection engineering knowledge or skills since they are covered by these OPM requirements. The education and experience for Fire Protection Engineering personnel are: 1. Education: Federal fire protection engineers are required to meet OPM standards and be classified as an Occupational Series 804 for the grade level of their position as a prerequisite to this standard. In-lieu-of classification as an 804 series, individuals seeking qualification under this technical qualification standard as a fire protection engineer may be permitted to waive the 804 series prerequisite by demonstrating successful acquisition of a professional engineering license in fire protection through a state administered professional engineering examination developed by the NCEES. However, individuals who are assigned safety system oversight of specific fire protection systems, but perform no other fire protection engineering responsibilities are not required to acquire professional engineering licensure prerequisite but should be classified under another OPM engineering series such as “General Engineer” (801) or “Safety Engineer” (803). Individuals who are already classified as an 804 or can demonstrate a previous 804 classification are encouraged to also seek professional registration but are not required to as a prerequisite to this standard. 2. Experience:

Industrial, military, Federal, State, or other directly-related background that has provided specialized experience in fire protection engineering. Specialized experience can be demonstrated through possession of the competencies outlined in this Standard. REQUIRED TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES The competencies contained in this Standard are distinct from those competencies contained in the General Technical Base (GTB) Qualification Standard. All Fire Protection Engineering personnel must satisfy the competency requirements of the GTB Qualification Standard prior to or in parallel with the competency requirements contained in this Standard. Each of the competency requirements defines the level of expected knowledge and/or skill that an individual must possess to meet the intent of this FAQS. Each of the competency requirements is further described by a listing of supporting knowledge and/or skill statements, which although not requirements, do describe the intent of the competency statement(s). In selected DOE-STD-1137-2007 16 competencies, expected knowledge and/or skills have been designated as “mandatory performance activities.” In these competencies, the actions are not optional. Note: When regulations or DOE directives or other industry standards are referenced in the Qualification Standard, the most recent revision should be used. It is recognized that some Federal fire protection engineers may oversee facilities that utilize predecessor documents to those identified. In those cases, such documents should be included in local qualification standards via the TQP. I. FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING 1. Fire protection engineers shall demonstrate an expert level of knowledge of the fire protection related aspects of the following directives or their successor documents: • DOE Order (O) 151.1C, Comprehensive Emergency Management System • DOE Guide (G) 151-1.1A, Management Fundamentals and the Operational Emergency Base • DOE O 420.1B, Facility Safety • DOE O 440.1B, Worker Protection Program for DOE (Including the National Nuclear Security Administration) Federal Employees • DOE G 420.1-3, Implementation Guide for DOE Fire Protection and Emergency Services Programs for Use with DOE O 420.1B, Facility Safety • DOE-STD-1066-99, Fire Protection Design Criteria • DOE-STD-1088-95, Fire Protection for Relocatable Structures • 10 CFR Part 851, Worker Safety and Health Program • DOE-HDBK-1081-94, Primer on Spontaneous Heating and Pyrophoricity • DOE-HDBK-1163-2003, Integration of Multiple Hazard Analysis Requirements and Activities Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills a. Describe the essential fire safety principles, requirements, relationships, and importance of these Orders, Guides, and Standards with respect to fire protection issues. b. Discuss the contractor’s fire protection responsibilities associated with implementation of these directives. c. Describe the role of the Department's fire protection engineers with respect to implementation of the fire protection requirements of these directives. d. Describe the fundamental requirements that apply to a DOE fire department or brigade. e. Describe the relationship between fire and life safety provisions of these documents with other safety and security elements (e.g., security, nuclear safety including the documented safety analysis, criticality safety, etc.). 2. Fire protection engineers shall demonstrate an expert level of knowledge of the

requirements for fire protection and life safety related design control processes DOE-STD-1137-2007 17 identified in DOE directives. Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills a. Describe the key elements of the design, construction and acceptance process as practiced on site. b. Identify who may conduct fire protection system and/or component design verifications. c. Describe the conditions to be considered when inspecting and testing fire protection and life safety systems so as to be able to verify or validate design features. d. Describe the key elements of facility design that are important to effective emergency response. e. Describe the issues and concerns to be considered with respect to integration with other safety and security elements. f. Describe activities, key characteristics, and requirements of a performance based design/evaluation process, including application of fire modeling. g. Describe the purpose, content, and key attributes of a comprehensive Fire Hazard Analysis (FHA), including when an FHA is required to be written, the level of personnel qualified to write an FHA, and how often an FHA is required to be revised. 3. Fire protection engineers shall demonstrate an expert level knowledge of typical fire suppression systems. Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills a. Identify the various types of fire protection systems and their suitability for protecting typical site fire hazards. b. Identify the applicable NFPA code or standard. c. Identify some of the fundamental design principles of each system including interface to other systems (e.g. Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), air, electrical power, process interlocks, etc.). d. Identify some of the basic inspection, test and maintenance requirements for typical systems. 4. Fire protection engineers shall demonstrate an expert level knowledge of fire barriers and their related appurtenances. Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills a. Define a fire barrier and describe typical devices which provide protection for DOE-STD-1137-2007 18 openings therein. b. Identify the applicable NFPA standards that apply to fire barriers, fire doors, and fire dampers. c. Identify some of the basic inspection, test and maintenance requirements for fire barriers, fire doors, and fire dampers. 5. Fire protection engineers shall demonstrate an expert level knowledge of a fire water distribution system. Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills a Describe the various components of a fire water distribution system. b. Identify the applicable NFPA standards that apply to a fire water distribution system. c. Identify some of the more fundamental design principles associated with a fire water distribution system including interface to other systems (e.g. electrical and supervisory controls, process interlocks, etc.). d. Identify some of the basic inspection, test, and maintenance requirements for a fire water distribution system. e. Discuss the methodologies and considerations when calculating fire flow demands for sprinklered and nonsprinklered facilities. 6. Fire protection engineers shall demonstrate an expert level knowledge of a fire alarm and signaling system. Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills a. Describe the various components of a fire alarm and signaling system. b. Identify the applicable NFPA code that applies to a fire alarm and signaling system as well as other standards that are applied in conjunction with it.

c. Identify some of the fundamental design principles associated with a fire alarm and signaling system including interface to other systems (e.g. HVAC, air, electrical power, process interlocks, etc.). d. Identify some of the basic inspection, test, and maintenance requirements for a fire alarm and signaling system. 7. Fire protection engineers shall demonstrate an expert level knowledge of the life safety concepts. Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills a. Describe the basic elements of a means of egress. DOE-STD-1137-2007 19 b. Describe how occupancy considerations influence emergency egress requirements. c. Describe several emergency egress issues on site and how they have been resolved. d. Define the "equivalency concept" and the “exemption process” delineated in NFPA 101 and DOE directives. e. Identify how life safety concepts integrate with concepts of other safety and security disciplines. 8. Fire protection engineers shall demonstrate an expert level knowledge of a fire department/brigade operations and the "baseline needs assessment." Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills a. Describe the intent of a “baseline needs assessment”. b. Describe the fundamental responsibilities of a DOE fire department or brigade. c. Describe the activities that are typically performed by a fire department/brigade at the scene of a fire or other emergency. d. Identify some of the NFPA standards that are applicable to a DOE fire department/brigade. e. Describe the integration of emergency service providers with other site emergency management in the Incident Command or Unified Command structure. f. Discuss the principles and methodologies of fire investigation utilizing NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations. 9. Fire protection engineers shall demonstrate an expert level knowledge of the essential elements of a documented fire safety program. Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills a. Explain the importance of a comprehensive fire safety program. b. List some of the policies, practices, and procedures that are encompassed by a fire protection program. 10. Fire protection engineers shall demonstrate at the expert level the ability to conduct fire protection and emergency services assessments, develop corrective actions and recommendations, communicate assessment results verbally and in writing, and develop supporting results. Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills DOE-STD-1137-2007 20 a. Describe the purpose of a comprehensive compliance-based and performance- based fire safety assessment. Mandatory Performance Activities: a. Lead a program assessment of a site fire protection program. b. Conduct a comprehensive compliance-based and performance-based fire safety assessment. c. Formally document a comprehensive assessment report and orally communicate the results of the assessment to DOE and contractor management. II. SAFETY SYSEM OVERSIGHT OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM(S) 11. Engineers (including fire protection engineers and safety system oversight personnel) who are assigned safety system oversight for specific fire protection system(s) shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of the system(s) they have assigned oversight responsibility. Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills a. Discuss and characterize the role of fire protection systems within the content of technical safety basis documentation (e.g. documented safety analysis, technical safety requirements, safety evaluation report, and FHA).

b. Describe the various components of the fire protection systems, including the necessary support systems (e.g. water supply, fire alarm, electrical supply, etc.). c. Identify some of the more fundamental design principles associated with a fire water distribution system. d. Identify some of the basic inspection, test, and maintenance requirements for a fire water distribution system. e. Identify the applicable NFPA codes or standards that apply to the fire protection systems and water distribution systems. f. Identify some of the fundamental design principles associated with a fire alarm and signaling system and how the alarm system is considered a support system to a suppression system. g. Identify the fundamental design principles, including pertinent calculations for each system. h. Identify the basic inspection, test and maintenance requirements for each system. Mandatory Performance Activities: DOE-STD-1137-2007 21 a. Conduct a comprehensive, in-plant assessment of assigned fire related system(s) addressing the operability, functionality, and reliability of each system and its necessary support system. b. Formally document and communicate the results of the assessment to DOE and contractor management. 12. Engineers who are assigned safety system oversight for specific fire protection system(s) but have no other fire protection responsibilities shall demonstrate a familiarity level knowledge of the DOE fire protection program. Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills a. Discuss the contractor’s fire protection responsibilities associated with the implementation of the DOE directives listed in competency 1 of this FAQS. b. Describe the fundamental requirements and system-related considerations that apply to a DOE fire department or brigade. c. Describe the key elements of the design, construction, and acceptance process as practiced on site. d. Identify who may conduct fire protection system and/or component design verifications, including inspection, testing, and maintenance of the system. e. Describe the conditions to be considered when inspecting and testing fire protection systems so as to be able to verify or validate design features. f. Describe the key elements of facility design that are important to effective emergency response. g. Identify the various types of fire protection systems and their suitability for protecting typical site fire hazards. h. Define a fire barrier and describe typical devices which provide protection for openings therein. i. Describe the various components of a fire alarm and signaling system. j. Describe the basic elements of a means of egress and how a fire protection system may be considered relevant to life safety. k. List some of the policies, practices, and procedures that are encompassed by a fire protection program. DOE-STD-1137-2007 22 APPENDIX A CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND PROFICIENCY PROGRAM The following list represents suggested continuing education, training, and other opportunities that are available for DOE personnel after completion of the competency requirements in this technical FAQS. It is extremely important that personnel involved with this program maintain their proficiency primarily by regularly demonstrating their competency through on-the-job performance, supplemented with continuing education, training, reading, or other activities, such as, workshops, seminars, and conferences. The list of suggested activities was developed by the subject matter experts involved in the development of FAQS and is not all-inclusive.

Based on the knowledge and experience of the subject matter experts, it is suggested that the following activities support the maintenance of proficiency in the Fire Protection Engineering Functional Area after completion of the competencies in the Standard and other requirements of the TQP. LIST OF CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES 1. Continuing technical education and/or training covering topics directly related to the fire protection engineering area as determined appropriate by management. This may include courses/training provided by DOE, other government agencies, outside vendors, or local educational institutions. Continuing training topics should also address identified weaknesses in the knowledge or skills of the individual personnel. a. Undergraduate and graduate-level courses offered by: • Illinois Institute of Technology • Oklahoma State University • University of Maryland • Worchester Polytechnical Institute • Other accredited institutions (such as community colleges) b. Topic-specific courses offered by: • DOE • DOE operating contractors • NFPA • Factory Mutual Research Corporation • Other Federal and Non-Federal agencies 2. Attend seminars, symposia, or technical meetings related to fire protection engineering, such as: a. Annual DOE/Contractor Fire Safety Workshop b. NFPA annual and fall meetings c. NFPA Technical Standards committee meetings d. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E-5 committee meetings e. Other industry meetings DOE-STD-1137-2007 23 3. Engage in self-study of new regulations, requirements, or advances related to fire protection engineering. 4. Participation in practical exercises such as emergency or operational drills, simulations, or laboratory-type exercises. 5. Specific continuing training requirements shall be documented in Individual Development Plans (IDPs). PROFICIENCY POINTS DOE Federal fire protection engineers, covered under this FAQS, and Federal engineers who are assigned safety system oversight of specific fire protection systems but provide no other related fire protection engineering oversight functions, covered under this FAQS, shall maintain proficiency points every three years after the initial qualification. DOE program managers, site/Service Center Managers or NNSA Deputy Administrators shall document the qualification and proficiency point process which shall, at a minimum include the following: 1. Items added to this FAQS since the individual’s last qualification or requalification. 2. A combination of written examinations, oral examination, or facility/site walkthroughs, as necessary, to demonstrate competency on the new material and those areas from the initial qualification where the individual has not demonstrated ongoing experience during the past five years. 3. A minimum of thirty (30) proficiency points shall be earned in each 3 year period after qualification for a Federal fire protection engineer. A minimum of ten (10) proficiency points be earned in any 3 year period after qualification for engineers who are NOT fire protection engineers but are assigned safety system oversight of specific fire protection system(s). The following sections provide guidance for assigning proficiency points. Additional activities of a similar nature related to fire protection engineering duties may be assigned points as agreed in IDPs. Active participation in fire protection duties:

• 1 point per year for each 500 work hours performing fire protection duties • Not to exceed 12 points in 3 years Participation in fire protection assessments/evaluations: • 1 point for each assessment of 2 weeks duration on site • Assessments lasting less than 2 weeks may be rolled-up into 2 week totals • Not to exceed 6 points in 3 years Maintenance of Professional Engineer (PE) registration in fire protection engineering • 1 point per year DOE-STD-1137-2007 24 Pass Engineer-In-Training (EIT) exam or PE exam in fire protection • 4 points per exam • One time only Membership in fire protection organizations such as NFPA, SFPE, DOE Fire Safety Committee (FSC) • 1 point per year per organization • Not to exceed 6 points in 3 years Active member of technical committee in field of fire protection (NFPA, ASTM, SFPE) • 1 point per year per committee • Not to exceed 6 points in 3 years Chair technical committee in field of fire protection • 1 point per year • Not to exceed 3 points in 3 years Professional publications on fire protection topics • 1 point per publication • Not to exceed 3 points in 3 years Successfully complete undergraduate and graduate-level fire protection courses offered by: • Illinois Institute of Technology • Oklahoma State University • University of Maryland • Worcester Polytechnic Institute • Other accredited institutions • 1 point per credit hour in year earned • Not to exceed 12 points in 3 years Successfully complete fire protection courses/seminars courses offered by: • DOE • DOE operating contractors • NFPA • SFPE • Factory Mutual Research Corporation • National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) in fire protection • Other Federal and Non-Federal agencies • 2 points per day of training or 1 point per CEU • Not to exceed 12 points in 3 years DOE-STD-1137-2007 25 Attend professional fire protection conferences, workshops and meetings, such as: • Annual DOE/Contractor Fire Safety Workshop • NFPA annual and fall meetings • 1 point per day of participation • Not to exceed 18 points in 3 years Presentations at fire protection conferences, meetings, seminars, courses • 1 point per presentation • Not to exceed 6 points in 3 years Suggested resources: National Fire Protection Association 1 Batterymarch Park Quincy, Massachusetts USA 02169-7471 http://www.nfpa.org Society of Fire Protection Engineers 7315 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 620E Bethesda, MD 20814 http://www.sfpe.org National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying P.O. Box 1686 280 Seneca Creek Road Clemson, SC 29633-1686 U.S.A. http://www.ncees.org/ DOE-STD-1137-2007 26 INTENTIONALLY BLANK DOE-STD-1137-2007 27 CONCLUDING MATERIAL Review Activity: Preparing Activity: EM ORP NNSA NE Project Number: SC TRNG-0049 Field and Operations Offices: CBFO CH ID OH ORP RFFO RL SR Site Offices: Argonne Site Office Brookhaven Site Office Fermi Site Office Kansas City Site Office Livermore Site Office Los Alamos Site Office Nevada Site Office Pantex Site Office Savannah River Site Office Sandia Site Office Y-12 Site Office