Rules for the Movement of Loads Using Overhead Handling Equipment in Nuclear Facilities

Abstract

This Standard specifies requirements for the movement of loads using overhead handling systems at commercial nuclear facilities.

(a) For the purposes of this Standard, overhead handling systems are limited to the following:

(1) those types covered by the following standards:

(-a) ASME B30.1, Chapter 1-6, Telescopic Hydraulic Gantry Systems; and Chapter 1-7, Strand Jack Systems

(-b) ASME B30.2

(-c) ASME B30.5

(-d) ASME B30.16

(-e) ASME B30.17

(-f) ASME B30.21

(-g) ASME NOG-1

(-h) ASME NUM-1

(2) those defined as engineered temporary lift assemblies per subsection 1-5

(3) those qualified as special designed equipment per ASME HRT-1

(b) This Standard does not cover the individual movement of irradiated fuel assemblies that are bounded by a facility accident analysis.

(c) Lifts licensed under 10 C.F.R. 72 are within the scope of this Standard.