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ENGINEERING STANDARDS MANUAL (ESM), STD-342-100

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Ch.1-General Ch.8-I&C Ch.15-Commissioning
Ch.2-Fire Ch.9-Security Ch.16-IBC Program
Ch.3-Civil Ch.10-Hazardous Process Ch.17-Pressure Safety
Ch.4-Architectural Ch.11-Radiation Protection Ch.18-Secure Communications
Ch.5-Structural Ch.12-Nuclear Ch.19-Communications
Ch.6-Mechanical Ch.13-Welding, Joining & NDE Ch.20-Systems Engineering
Ch.7-Electrical Ch.14-Sustainable Design Ch. 21-Software

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ESM (Chapter 1 - General)

tackPOC: Tobin Oruch, ES-FE, 665-8475   tackAlternate POC: TBD              tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Section/Title Rev. Date
Technical Requirements    
Z10, General Requirements for All Disciplines/Chapters (READ FIRST) 15 02/01/22
    Attachment A, Technical Baseline Drawings Guidance 5 08/25/10
    Attachment B, Technical Baseline Deliverables (New Facilities and Systems) 3 05/21/09
    Attachment C, Design Deliverable Schedule 30-60-90-100%
 8 05/09/21
      VAR-10554, Ch. 21 Software – change to optional use
      VAR-10564, Test and Inspection Plan (TIP) Development Responsibility		 0
0		 08/08/22
09/06/22
    Attachment D, Facility Design Descriptions (New Facilities) 3 05/21/09
    Attachment E, Life Cycle Cost Methodology Guidance
    Note: Also see Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) Calculator and Resources		 3 05/21/09
    Attachment F, Specifications
       Reference:  IQPA-IQ-FD-090000 Specification Checklist (LANL only; see IQ group)
          LANL-produced specs also follow AP-341-610 (LANL only)

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04/05/18
          FM01: Approval/Cover Sheet for Externally Produced Specifications 2 04/05/18
          FM02: Table of Contents Sample 2 04/05/18
          Appendix A. Considerations in Developing Engineering Specifications (Guidance)    
          Appendix B. Engineering Specifications Checklist (Guidance)    
          Appendix C. Equipment Data Sheet Examples    
          Appendix D: Procurement-Only, Non-CSI Spec Format Template    
          Appendix E: Wording of Specs    
Z10 References    
2137 - Conduct of Engineering Request for Variance or Alternative Method (LANL only)    
2176 - Conduct of Engineering Formal Clarification or Interpretation Request (.pdf) - 10/2010
2178 - Subcontractor Deviation Disposition Request - 9/2021
Ch. 1 Z10 Requirement Bases (e.g., 1-0XXX; xls, LANL only)    
ARMAG robust structure summary of LANL requirements and guidance (LANL only, xls), R0, 10/4/2021    
         
200, Item Numbering and Labelling 9 12/21/21
     Attachment 1: CMMS Upload Workbook (multi-tab xls) (Note: If printing, some tabs are 11x17, others 8.5x11) 1.5  12/15/22
     Attachment 2: CMMS Parameters (Guidance) (xls)  0.2 12/21/21
     Form 01: CMMS Change Approval Form (Instructions) 1 12/21/21
   Reference: MEL Change Approval FDAR Delegations (pdf)   07/21/22
     
210, System List [controlling procedure only] 6 01/28/21
    Attachment 1: Use Section 200 Att 1 CMMS Upload Workbook’s Section 210 tab  - 12/15/22
     
220, System Boundaries 1 10/27/06
     
230, Types and Subtypes for Equipment Items [controlling procedure only] 9 01/28/21
     Attachment 1: Use Section 200 Att 1 CMMS Upload Workbook’s Section 230 tab  -  12/15/22
        
     
Administrative Requirements    
Section 100, Standards Administration by Standards Team 7 09/18/13
      Appendix A: Approval/Signature Sheet 9 07/25/17
      Appendix B: ESM Personnel Qualification Record 7 09/18/13
      Appendix C: ESM Change Proposal 7 09/18/13
      Appendix D: ESB Meeting Attendance and Voting Record 7 09/18/13

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ESM (Chapter 2 - Fire Protection)

tackPOC: Keenan Dotson, ES-FP, 667-5219 tack Alternate POC: Greg Shino, FP, 667-5043 tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
tackSpecs/Details POC: Scott McMurtrey, ES-IPD, 699 8441 / Alternate: Todd Smith, ES-EPD, 665-3152
Section/Title Rev. Date
D40, Fire Protection 6  02/05/21
   Att. 1, Adopted Editions of NFPA Fire Protection Codes, Standards, and Recommended Practices 0 02/05/21
Chapter References    
Fire Protection & Life Safety Triggers for FP Office Review – FDAR Guidance (9/8/2022)    
Engineer and the Engineering Technician Designing Fire Protection Systems (joint position on from SFPE/NSPE/NICET) -- LANL’s preferred division of responsibility    
Construction Inspection Div of Responsibilities for Fire Protection 5 07/20/22
NFPA code/std access:  Use IHS or anyone can register for NFPA’s viewer.  Or purchase NFPA LiNK, about $89.  All are read-only.    
IFC-2015:   As of 1/5/2023, Fourth Printing is latest.  PDF users, download from IHS.  Older hardcopy users, Errata are here (from ICC errata site here).    
ESM Ch. 2 Requirement Bases (e.g., 2-0XXX; xls, LANL only)    

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ESM (Chapter 3 - Civil)

tackPOC: Jon Stein, ES-UI, 695-8932 tack List of Complete Alternates tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Section/Title Rev. Date
G10-30GEN, General Civil Requirements (READ FIRST)
     VAR-10468 - Revised Storm Water Material		 3 05/27/15
     
G10, Site Preparations
    VAR-10468 - Revised Storm Water Material		 3 05/27/15
     
G20, Site Improvements
    VAR-10468 - Revised Storm Water Material		 3 05/27/15
     
G30, Site Civil / Mechanical Utilities 3 05/27/15
    VAR-10538 Utility Metering Requirements (Building-level)
    VAR-10251- Lift Station Placement		    
Chapter References    
Low Impact Development Standards for Stormwater (G20)    

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ESM (Chapter 4 - Architectural)

tackPOC: Scott Richardson, ES-IPD, 606-0596 tack Alt:TBD  tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Section/Title Rev. Date
B-C GEN, General Architectural Requirements (READ FIRST)
 4 02/07/19
     
B Shell, Building Shell
4 02/07/19
     
C Interior, Building Interiors 4 02/07/19
    VAR-10526, Gender-Neutral Restroom Addendum to ESM and TSM    
     
Chapter References    
Sustainable Design Guide
Site & Architectural Design Principles
LANL’s Site & Architectural Design Principles (posted with ESM Ch 4, Ch 14 and the Design Guides webpage) were created in 2001-02. Although some references to organizations and standards are outdated, the design principles and concepts in this document are still applicable and should be followed.

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ESM (Chapter 5 - Structural)

tackPOC: Carlos Coronado, ES-SPD, 505-795-5500 tackAlt. POC: Andrew Giesler, ES-IPD, 505-695-4325 tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Section/Title Rev. Date
I, General Criteria (READ FIRST)
 8 03/24/21
     
II, Commercial Design and Analysis Requirements 11

 03/24/21
   Reference: IBC SDC C versus D – Effect on LANL Design (pdf) 1 05/19/21
   Reference: SDC-C “All Other Systems” Usage Prebid Approval Request Form (doc) 0 12/21/21
   Reference: Risk Category for Explosive Facilities at LANL (pdf) - 7/22/21
     
III, Nuclear SSCs Design and Analysis Requirements
 10 07/19/21
   Reference:  Hilti KB-TZ and KB-TZ2 Anchor Supply/Selection Guidance (TA-55 only)   05/27/22
     
IV, Geotechnical Investigations 6 03/27/15
Chapter References    
Requirements ID Log (xls) (e.g., 5-0XXX; LANL only)
NOTE:  Building PC cat historical data is in ARCHIBUS.  Access with cryptocard; select Space Inventory & Performance, then LANL Special Reports, then Define Seismic Data (newer RC or NDC/LS data may also be there).  The contacts for updates are Kenny Feller and Scott RichardsonEquipment/Component PC and RC/NDC data is in CMMS (use IE).

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ESM (Chapter 6 - Mechanical)

tackPOC: Michael Ladach, ES-WPD, 667-6229 tack Alternate POC: Todd Smith, ES-IPD, 665-3152 tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Section/Title Rev. Date
D10-30GEN, General Mechanical Requirements (READ FIRST)
 5 09/29/14
    VAR-10538 Utility Metering Requirements (Building-level)    
    VAR-10053, Exception to Equipment Housekeeping Pad Requirement    
     
D10+E10, Equipment 4 09/29/14
     
D20, Plumbing/Piping/Vessels 6 02/26/15
     
D30, HVAC, Heating, Cooling, HVAC Distribution and TAB 
 6 09/22/22
    VAR-10595 - Industrial Fan Performance Ratings When Not AMCA Sealed    
    Reference: Multizone to Variable Volume HVAC Controls Retrofit Design & Implementation Suite (USCoE)    
     
Chapter References    
Requirements ID Log (xls) (e.g., 6-0XXX; LANL only)    
UMC and UPC (read only) from IAPMO website (LANL can use IHS)    
     

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ESM (Chapter 7 - Electrical)

tackPOC: Eric Stromberg, ES-DE-CON, 290-5923 tackAlternate POC: Steven Rick Baca, ES-IPD, 412-3538  tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Section/Title Rev. Date
D5000, General Electrical Requirements (READ FIRST)

 8 07/24/19
D5010, Electrical Service & Distribution 5 02/11/19
    Reference: Transformer Design Guidance, R0 9/14/21
    VAR-10538 Utility Metering Requirements (Building-level)
 
     
D5020, Lighting & Branch Circuit Wiring
6 10/13/22
     
D5030, Communications (Superseded by Ch.19-D60)    
     
D5090, Other Electrical Systems 5 12/19/13
     
G4010, Site Electrical Distribution 4 01/15/19
     
G4020, Site Lighting 3 05/12/10
     
G4030, Site Communication (Superseded by Ch.19-G50)    
     
G4090, Other Site Electrical Utilities 2 10/27/06
Chapter References    
Electrical Inspection Plan Guidance 0 02/25/20
Requirements ID Log (xls) (e.g., 7-0XXX; D5020 only currently; LANL only)    
NFPA code/std access: Use IHS or anyone can register for NFPA’s viewer.  Or purchase NFPA LiNK, about $89. All are read-only.    

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ESM (Chapter 8 - Instrumentation & Controls)

tackPOC:Allen Hayward, ES-WPD, 606-0840 tack Alternate POC:TBD tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Section/Title Rev. Date
Section D3060.90- Instrumentation & Control (READ FIRST) 4 09/29/14
     Attachment A: Instrumented Systems used in Safety Significant & Hazardous Processes Design Guidance 2 09/29/14
     Attachment B: Fail Safe Design of Process Control Loops Guidance 2 09/29/14
     Attachment C: I&C Design Review Guidance 2 09/29/14
     Attachment D: Installation & Calibration of Instruments Guidance 2 09/29/14
     Attachment E: Alarm Management Guidance 2 09/29/14
     Attachment F: Instrument Loop Diagrams Guidance 2 09/29/14
     Attachment G: Control Logic Diagrams Guidance 2 09/29/14
     Attachment H: Panel and Wiring Diagram Guidance 2 09/29/14
     Attachment I: PFD and P&ID Diagram Requirements 1 09/29/14

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ESM (Chapter 9 - Security)

tackPOC: Jeff Mccale, SEC-PPO, 667-9764 tack Alternate POC: Deborah Miller, SEC-PPO, 606-2067 tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Section/Title Rev. Date
Facility Protection and Security [email for access] 5 11/04/22

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ESM (Chapter 10 - Hazardous Process)

tackPOC:Devin Gray, PFE-GB, 667-3584 tack Alternate POC: Tobin Oruch, ES-FE, 665-8475 tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Section/Title Rev. Date
F1030.60, Hazardous Process 2 09/29/14
  Attachment A: Hazardous Gas Design 2 09/29/14

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ESM (Chapter 11 - Radiation Protection)

tackPOC:  Britt Edquist, RP-SVS, 667-6794 tackAlternate POC: Jordan Douglas, RP-PROG, 665-2445 tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Section/Title Rev. Date
F1030.50, Radiation Protection 2 01/08/18
   Attachment A: Radiation Protection Design Considerations &   Features (Guidance)
   VAR-10347 - Radiological Engineering Design/Design Support		 2 01/08/18

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ESM (Chapter 12 - Nuclear)

tackPOC: Tobin Oruch, ES-FE, 665-8475 tackAlternate POC: TBD  tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Section/Title Rev. Date
F1030.70, Nuclear 3 09/29/14
     

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ESM (Chapter 13 - Welding, Joining & NDE)

tackPOC: David Bingham, ES-IPD, 664-0416 tackAlternate POC: Richard Bingham, E-6, 667-7077 tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Section/Title   Quick Links
Table of Contents   -1-99, Glossary
    -Exemptions
Volume 1 - General Welding Standards (GWS)   -Filler Material Locations/Issuers
Volume 2 - Welding Fabrication Procedures (WFP)   -Filler Metal Documents
Volume 3 - Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)   -Inspectors
Volume 4 - Welding Technique Sheets (WTS)   -LANL WPS Index
Volume 5 - Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)   -Warehouse Stocked Filler Material
Volume 6 - Welding Inspection & General NDE (WIGN)   -Welding Checklist
    -Welder Qualification Database

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ESM (Chapter 14 - Sustainable Design)

tack POC:Dalinda (Dee) Bangert, UI-OSI, 412-8673 tack Alt. POC: Michael Ladach, ES-WPD, 667-6229 tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Alternate POC: Tobin Oruch, ES-FE, 665-8475
Section/Title Rev. Date
Sustainable Design of Facilities 11 09/26/2022
   Attachment 1- Environmentally Preferable Products for Design Agency Created Specifications - 02/03/2022
   Attachment 2 - Utility Metering Requirements (supersedes VAR-10538 Utility Metering Requirements (Building-level)) 0 09/26/2022
Chapter References:    
Chapter 14 References

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ESM (Chapter 15 - Commissioning)

tackPOC: Cindy Dilworth, STUPCOMM, 665-6304 tackAlternate POC: Charles Richardson, STUPCOMM; 667-3374 tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Section/Title Rev. Date
Commissioning 1 03/22/19
   Attachment A: Commissioning Process Flow Chart 1 03/22/19
Chapter References:
Cx Service Requests (CxSR), for both Agent and Authority needs; goes to STUPCOMM managers (LANL internal)
DOE G 413.3-23, Nuclear Facilities Commissioning [directives.doe.gov]

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ESM (Chapter 16 - IBC Program)

tackPOC: Tobin Oruch, ES-FE, 665-8475 tack Alternate POC: Scott Richardson, ES-IPD, 606-0596 tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Section/Title Rev. Date
IBC-GEN - IBC General Requirements (READ FIRST)
   VAR-10561, Transportainer and ARMAG Installation Requirements
   VAR-10564, Test and Inspection Plan (TIP) Development Responsibility
11
0
0		 11/29/18
07/28/22
09/06/22
   Att. A: LANL Building Code (LBC) 13 04/21/22
   Att. B: LANL Existing Building/System Code (LEBC) 9 03/24/21
   Form 1: Preliminary Project Determinations (Instructions) 5 02/17/21
   Form 2: HazMat Determination 1 05/22/14
   Form 3: Registered Design Professional in Responsible Charge Designation (Sample) 1 09/24/13
   Form 4: LBO Notice of Violation 0 09/24/13
   Form 5: Building/System Final Inspection Checklist and Certificate of Occupancy 8 03/30/15
Reference: Fire Alarm Work Alteration Levels (ES-DO-Memo-22-003)
Reference: Fire Protection & Life Safety Triggers for FP Office Review – FDAR Guidance (9/8/2022)
Reference: Certificate of Occupancy Checklist Template (12-7-2020)		 -
-		  
     
IBC-IP - IBC Inspection Process
     VAR-10168, ESM Chapter 16-IBC Program Inspection Scope
 9 10/06/16
   Attachment A: Special Inspection and Testing Summary (Sample) 1 09/24/13
   Attachment B: Statement of Special Inspections 14 05/18/21
   Attachment C: Nonconformance Report Example 1 09/24/13
   Attachment D: IBC Inspection Daily Report (Sample)
Reference: WI-400-282-FM01: IBC/Owner's Inspection Report		 1 09/24/13
   Attachment E: IBC Inspection Final Report (Sample)
Reference: WI-400-282-FM02, Final Report of Special  Inspections by LANL		 2 09/24/13
   Attachment F: Job Task List for Inspectors (Guidance) 1 09/24/13
   Attachment G: Structural Observation Form (Sample) 3 03/27/15
   Attachment H: Subcontractor's Statement of Responsibility 2 03/27/15
   Attachment I:  Test and Inspection Plan Template 0 09/24/13
Reference: Fire Protection Div of Responsibilities for Construction Inspection 5 07/20/22
Reference: Electrical Inspection Plan Guidance 0 02/25/20
Reference: Independence Requirements for Third Party Inspection Agencies (LANL only) -  
     
IBC-TIA - IBC Test and Inspection Agency Approval Process 3 09/15/09
   Attachment A: IAS Special Inspection and Testing Agency Approval Information 1 07/21/08
   Attachment B: Inspector Qualification Guidelines 5 10/10/12
Reference: Nondestructive Examination Agency Subcontractor/Supplier Assessment for LBO Approval (LANL only) NEW!! - 09/01/22
 
IBC-FAB - Offsite Structural Fabricator Approval Process 6 06/20/11
   Attachment A: Offsite Structural Fabricator Application for LBO Approval 1 07/21/08
   Attachment B: Offsite Structural Fabricator Certificate of Compliance 0 07/21/08
     
Chapter References:    
Listing of LBO-Approved IBC Testing, NDE, and Inspection Agencies; Fabricators; and Products   09/30/22
Organization Chart   11/21/22
IBC or IEBC Review Subject Matter Expert List (LANL only)    
IBC Permitting Process (LANL only)   04/15/15
LBO Permit Database (LANL WIN account required, enter password if prompted)     
IBC-2015:  As of 1/5/2023, Third Printing is latest.  PDF users, download from IHS.  Older hardcopy users, Errata are here (from ICC errata site here).    
IEBC-2015:  As of 1/5/2023, Fifth Printing is latest.  PDF users, download from IHS.  Older hardcopy users, Errata are here (from ICC errata site here).    
Historical IBC and UBC code editions:  Contact stdsweb@lanl.gov for assistance.    
Free I-code views (search IBC, IEBC, IFC, IECC, etc.; LANL can use IHS)    
ARMAG robust structure summary of LANL requirements and guidance (LANL only, xls), R3, 06/20/2022    
   VAR-10561, Transportainer and ARMAG Installation Requirements 0 07/28/22

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ESM (Chapter 17 - Pressure Safety)

tackPOC: Ari Ben Swartz, ES-IPD, 606-2279 tack Alternate POC: Tobin Oruch, ES-FE, 665-8475 tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Section/Title Rev. Date
GEN - GENERAL Requirements (READ FIRST)
 0.1 12/16/21
     Attachment GEN-1, Definitions and Acronyms 1 03/15/16
          VAR-10281-R3, Certification of Pressure Systems (see ADMIN-1 below)    
     Attachment GEN-2, Exclusions from Program
 0.1 08/21/17
          VAR-10545, Application of NFPA 54 and NFPA 58 to Fuel Gas (ESM Chapter 17)    
     Attachment GEN-3, OSHA Requirements for Pressure Systems 0 09/17/14
     
ASME - New ASME System Requirements
 1 12/11/18
     Attachment ASME-1, Code and Regulation Application
 0 09/17/14
         VAR-10547, B31.5, Refrigeration Piping and Heat Transfer Components, Alternative Leak Testing    
         VAR-10545, Application of NFPA 54 and NFPA 58 to Fuel Gas (ESM Chapter 17)    
     Attachment ASME-2, National Board Inspection code NB-23 0 11/09/18
     Attachment ASME-3, Category M Fluids 0 09/17/14
     Attachment ASME-4, Acceptable Items for Code Construction 0 09/17/14
     Attachment ASME-4-1, Designer-Approved Alternative Hose Restraints 0 09/17/14
     Attachment ASME-4-2, Swagelok Flex Hoses 0 09/17/14
     Attachment ASME-5, B&PVC Application 0 11/09/18
Unlisted Components Approval Process and Forms    
     
NASME - New Non-ASME System Requirements 0 09/17/14
NASME-1, B31.3 Equivalent Safety Evaluations:    
     NASME-1-A, Category D Non-Metallic Requirements for Piping Not Associated with Pressure Vessel, Boilers, or Air Receivers 1 06/30/15
     NASME-1-B, Category Normal Non-Metallic Requirements for Piping Not Associated with Pressure Vessel, Boilers, or Air Receivers 1 06/30/15
     NASME-1-C, Normal Fluid Service Requirements for Metallic Piping Not Associated with Pressure Vessel, Boilers, or Air Receivers 2 08/24/15
     NASME-1-D, Category D Requirements for Metallic Piping not Associated with Pressure Vessel, Boilers, or Air Receivers 2 11/09/18
NASME-2, B31.9 Equivalent Safety Evaluation 0 03/03/16
Reference: When listed components cannot be used, reputable manufacturers as discussed in NASME-1-a, b, etc. (xls) (LANL only)   01/10/23
     
EXIST - Legacy System Requirements 2 05/25/17
     VAR-10163, In Process Examination of Tie-in to Existing Contaminated Piping    
     VAR-10198, In-process Examination of Tie-in to Existing Contaminated Wet Vac Piping    
     EXIST-1, Risk-Based Engineering Evaluation of Existing (Legacy, etc.) Pressure Systems 0 09/17/14
     EXIST-1a, Qualitative Risk for Inert Gas Cylinders Existing Systems Only 0 09/17/14
     EXIST-1b, Qualitative Risk for Low Pressure Steam and Steam Condensate 0 09/17/14
     EXIST-1c, Qualitative Risk Evaluation for Compressed Air Systems Existing Systems Only 0 09/17/14
     
ADMIN- Administrative Requirements 0 09/17/14
ADMIN-1, LANL Review Processes 1 03/15/16
     VAR-10281-R3, Certification of Pressure Systems
        Att A: R&D Pressure System Certification Process (with forms FM-R&D-REVIEW
        and FM-R&D-DOCS)
       Att B: Facility and Non-R&D Pressure System Certification Process (with required       documentation by ASME B31 codes) (B31.1), (B31.3), (B31.5), (B31.8), (B31.9)		    
     Reference: PSIP/Pressure Safety Implementation Plan - TLW Example (LANL only/by request)    
     ADMIN-1-1, Pressure Safety Forms FM01-FM10 (pdf) 2 03/15/16
     Reference:  PSCS database xls-like templates for documentation vice Word forms    
     ADMIN-1-2, Form Directions (FM01-FM10) 0 09/17/14
     ADMIN-1-3, Existing (including Legacy) System Documentation Requirements
         VAR-10317, Certification of Legacy Pressure Safety Systems
           VAR-Attachment: Modified Attachment ADMIN-1-3 (Tables 1-3-N through U)		 0.1 05/04/16
     ADMIN-1-4, New System Document Requirements 0 09/17/14
          Reference:  Pressure Test Data Sheet Example (WI-400-260-FM04, R4)    
     ADMIN-1-5, Pressure System Owner Checklist for New or Modified Systems (Guidance) 0 09/17/14
     ADMIN-1-6, Risk-Based Certification Processing and Maintenance (Guidance) 0 09/17/14
     
ADMIN-2, Design, Documentation, and Records
   VAR-2016-013-R1, Allow Use of Unlisted LokRing Fittings for ASME B31.3 and B31.9 Pressure Systems
NOTE: The variances listed below apply to ADMIN-2, 1.0 Design and Documentation,
   Subsection N. Material Compatibility (pg. 12)
    VAR-2016-006, ASME B31.3-2014 as the code of record for hydrogen, deuterium, or tritium services
   Subsection R. Piping Flanged Joint Connection Assembly (pg.18)
   VAR-10119 Rev. 1, Owner Acceptance of ASME B16.5 Flange Design (e.g., Bolt Stress)
   Subsection S. Piping Supports and Flexibility Analysis (pg.18)
   VAR-10128, Acceptance of Engineered Piping Supports
   Subsection T. Pressure Relief Requirements (pg.19)
    VAR-2015-045, Alternate Method for Relief Devices
   ESM-CIR-2015-005, ASME Code Stamped
   Subsection X. Vacuum and Externally Pressurized Components and Piping (pg.25)
   VAR-2015-032, Conflat Flanged Fittings (attachments have been removed from this file) 		0 09/17/14
Unlisted Components Approval Process and Forms    
     ADMIN-2-1, Relief Device Selection Process for Gas Bottle Systems (Guidance) 0 09/17/14
     
ADMIN-3, Procurement, Fabrication, and Assembly
NOTE: The variances listed below apply to ADMIN-3, Procurement, Fabrication, and Assembly
   Subsection O. Flanged Joint Assemblies (pg.7)
   VAR-10119 Rev. 1, Owner Acceptance of ASME B16.5 Flange Design (e.g., Bolt Stress)		 0 09/17/14
     ADMIN-3-FM01, Regulator and Relief Device Procurement Pre-approval 4 09/06/22
     ADMIN-3-FM02, ASME Vessel Pre-approval 2 09/06/22
     ADMIN-3-FM03, Steam and Boiler Regulator and Relief Device Procurement Pre-approval 3 09/06/22
     Reference: ASM 410 Approver Listing for Pressure Safety Restricted Purchases    
     
ADMIN-4, Inspection and Testing 1 11/18/15
   VAR-10429, Relief Device Settings for Pneumatic Testing 0 02/11/21
   VAR-10478, Mitsubishi City Multi VRF PURY-P TLMU-A and YLMU-A R410A Pressure Testing 0 08/03/21
     Reference:  Pressure Test Data Sheet Example (WI-400-260-FM04, R4)    
     Reference: ASME-B31.5 Refrigeration Piping Test Plan Template    
     Reference:  ASME-B31.5 Specific Leak Testing Data Sheet        
     ADMIN-4-1, Pressure Vessel Inspection and Test Procedure 0.1 02/29/16
     ADMIN-4-2, Hose Assembly Inspection (Guidance) 0 09/17/14
     ADMIN-4-3, Pressure Regulator Maintenance (Guidance) 0 09/17/14
     
REF - Reference    
REF-1, 10CFR851 on Pressure Safety (See 10CFR851 link under Chapter References below) 0 09/17/14
REF-2, ASME Codes; Standards; Regulations; and other References [listing and links only] 0 09/17/14
REF-3, ASME B31.3 Process Piping Guide - [temporarily withdrawn]
     VAR-2015-011, Copper Tubing Alternative		    
     
Quality Control Systems Manual (R-Stamp Program and Federal Inspection Agency)(LANL only)
 2.2 08/22/22
     
Chapter References:    
Pressure Protection webpage (CAP, PS Committee, etc.) (LANL only)    
Pressure System Database (PSD)    
10CFR851 Worker Safety and Health Program with Technical Amendment, key info in Subpart C and App A   12/18/17
DOE Worker Safety and Health Policy Clarification Portal (PC Portal)    
Chapter 17, Additional Pressure Safety Reference Data (click for live links) including Swagelok assembly (LANL only)
    
Chapter 17, Pressure Safety entire chapter (generally including attachments and amendments [labwide variances and clarifications as attachments]).
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ESM (Chapter 18 - Secure Communications)

tackPOC: Adrian Trujillo, NIE-ESS, 667-2581 tack Alternate POC: Melissa Ortiz, NIE-TS, 412-8867 tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Section/Title Rev. Date
Secure Communications 1 02/12/15

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ESM (Chapter 19 - Communications)

tackPOC: David Schlegel, NIE-TS, 606-0786 tack Alternate POC: Jason Flesher, NIE-TS, 606-2177 tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Section/Title Rev. Date
D60, Communications 1 09/01/20
     
G50, Site Communications
     VAR-2016-024, Length of pathway
 0 02/23/15

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ESM (Chapter 20 - Systems Engineering)

tackPOC: Tobin Oruch, ES-FE, 665-8475   tack Alternate POC: TBD    tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
Section/Title Rev. Date
SE Requirements 0 09/20/17
SE Guide 0 09/20/17
     
References:    
SE SEP Estimate Example (xls)    
Design Verification Matrix Template Sample    


ESM (Chapter 21 - Software)

tackPOC: Tobin Oruch, ES-FE, 665-8475   tack Alt POC: Allen Hayward, ES-WPD, 606-0840  tack Suggestions (LANL ONLY; use IE)
 tack ES-Div Software Coordinator:  Carrie Atencio, ES-DO, 665-7455
Section/Title Rev. Date
SOFT-GEN: General Software Requirements (READ FIRST)
(file also includes appendices)		 1 05/25/17
  Appendix A:  Chapter 21 Definitions, Responsibilities, and Acronyms 1 05/25/17
  Appendix B:  Chapter 21 SO and SRLM Decision Diagram (Guidance) 1 05/25/17
  Appendix C:  Chapter 21 Reference Listing 1 05/25/17
  Attachment 1: Chapter 21 Summary Table 1 05/25/17
  SOFT-GEN-FM01: Software Datasheet Form (SWDS)
  SOFT-GEN-FM01(I): Instructions with Example		 1
1.1		 05/25/17
09/01/17
  SOFT-GEN-FM02: Software Baseline Form (SWBL)
  SOFT-GEN-FM02(I): Instructions with Example
 1 05/25/17
  SOFT-GEN-FM03: Non-SSC Software Change Package Form (SWNCP)
  SOFT-GEN-FM03(I): SWNCP Instructions with Example
 1
1.1		 05/25/17
03/27/18
  SOFT-GEN-FM04: SSC Software Change Package Form (SWCP)
  SOFT-GEN-FM04(I): SWCP Form Instructions
  VAR-10365-R1, Ch 21 SSC Software Change Package Form superseding AP-341-507		 1 09/28/20
  VAR-10554, Ch. 21 Software – change to optional use 0 08/08/22
  References:    
  GEN Subsection 2.0 Example Software Summary    
  Form 2033, Safety/Non-Safety Software Determination, Categorization, and Software Risk Level (SRL)
   VAR-10326-R1, Chapter 21 (Software) activity and form approvals for Safety Basis and Nuclear Criticality Safety Divisions
  Template 3046, Software Risk Register (contact POC for examples)(.dotx)		    
     
SOFT-ACQUIRE: Acquisition 1 05/25/17
   Reference: ANSYS Fluent CGD/V&V Package Example (request from Chapter POC)    
     
SOFT-DESIGN: Design 1 05/25/17
  References:    
  Software Requirements Specification (SWRS) Example (Source Tracker)    
   Design Document (SWDD) Example Template    
  Design Document Example for Designed Software (Source Tracker)    
  User Manual (O&M instructions) for Designed Software (Source Tracker)    
     
SOFT-V&V: Verification & Validation 1 05/25/17
  Appendix A: Software Test Plan Requirements Table    
  SOFT-V&V-FM01: Software Approval for Use Form (SWAU)
  SOFT-V&V-FM01(I): Instructions With Example		 1
 05/25/17
  References: V&V Templates and Examples    
  Form 3056 - Software Requirements Traceability Matrix (SWTM) (.dotx) Helps implement SW requirements ID and traceability requirements    
  Example Requirements Traceability Matrix (Source Tracker)    
  Software Test Plan (SWTP) Template    
  Software Test Case (SWTC) Template    
  Example No. 1 Test Plan (Source Tracker)    
  Example No. 1 Test Plan/Report (Source Tracker)    
  Example No. 2 Test Report    
  Example No. 3 Test Report    
  Example SWAU Request Package Checklist (MACCS2)    
     
SOFT-INV: Inventory 1 05/25/17
     
SOFT-MAINT: Use, Maintain & Retire 1 05/25/17
     
Chapter References:    
Document Numbering SharePoint (LANL only)    
ES Division Non-SSC Software Inventory (LANL only)
     ESDO-AP-002, Engineering Services (ES) Software Inventory Instructions (LANL only) Rev. 0, 06/05/17
    
Safety Software Inventory  (LANL only)    
Chapter 21, Software entire chapter (generally including attachments and amendments [does not include labwide variances and clarifications]).
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