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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-Building Code 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)

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Section/Title Rev. Date
Technical Requirements    
Z10, General Requirements for All Disciplines/Chapters (READ FIRST)
    VAR-10773, Civil/Utilities VAR & CIR SMPO Authority Delegation (LANL-only)
 15 02/01/22
    Note: Z10’s App A Definitions are superseded by CoE Glossary where they conflict
   
    Attachment A, Technical Baseline Drawings Guidance (Temporarily withdrawn) (VAR-10642) 5 08/25/10
    Attachment B, Technical Baseline Deliverables (New Facilities and Systems) 3 05/21/09
    Attachment C, Design Deliverable Schedule
 9.1 07/30/25
    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
       Resource:  IQPA-IQ-FD-090 Specification Checklist (docx, 01/06/2022)
          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 - 6/2023
2178-LIP- ALDPI Line Item Projects Subcontractor Deviation Disposition Request (SDDR)(docx) 2 8/2025
Ch. 1 Z10 Requirement Bases (e.g., 1-0XXX; xls, LANL only)    
Resource: ARMAG robust structure summary of LANL requirements and guidance (LANL only, xls with Ch. 16)    
         
200, Master Equipment List; Item Numbering and Labeling 10 01/31/25
     Attachment 1: MEL/CMMS Upload Workbook (multi-tab xls) (LANL Only)
      (Note: If printing, some tabs are 11x17, others 8.5x11)		 2.4  02/24/26
     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 Approvals/Assignments (pdf, LANL Only)   04/07/26
Section 210 and 230 listings are now tabs of the Att. 1 Workbook    
     
220, System Boundaries 1 10/27/06
     
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)

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Section/Title Rev. Date
D40GEN, Administration and General Requirements (READ FIRST) 7 06/29/23
   Attachment 1, Adopted Editions of NFPA Fire Protection Codes, Standards, and Recommended Practices 1 03/22/23
   Clarification (CIR-24-006), Need for Hydraulic Calculation    
     
D4010 Fire Suppression and Special Extinguishing Systems 0 06/29/23
     
D4050 Inspection, Testing, and Commissioning 0 06/29/23
     
D5037 Fire Alarm Systems 0 06/29/23
     
Chapter References and Resources    
Fire Protection & Life Safety Triggers for FP Office Review – FDAR Guidance (9/8/2022)    
DOE-STD-1066-2016, Fire Protection (the edition LANL uses currently)    
DOE-STD-1066-2023, Fire Protection (LANL will be adopting)    
Engineer and the Engineering Technician Designing Fire Protection Systems (joint position on from SFPE/NSPE/NICET) -- LANL’s preferred division of responsibility    
Fire Protection Division of Responsibilities for Construction 6 09/03/25
NFPA code/std access (latest + historical), all are read-only: LANL use Accuris; anyone can register/use NFPA’s viewer.  Or purchase NFPA LiNK, about $89.    
IFC-2021 (LANL code of record dated 3/22/2023 and after): As of 04/17/2026, Second Printing (11/2021) is latest.  LANL users, download 6/2022 commentary version from Accuris EWB.  Errata are here (from ICC errata site here).    
IFC-2015 (COR dated between 3/27/2015 and 3/22/2023): As of 04/17/2026, Fourth Printing is latest.  Errata are here (from ICC errata site here).    
ESM Ch. 2 Requirements ID Log (xls) (e.g., 2-0XXX; LANL only)    
Free I-code views (search IBC, IEBC, IFC, IECC, etc.; LANL can use Accuris)    

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ESM (Chapter 3 - Civil)

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Section/Title Rev. Date
G10-30GEN, General Civil Requirements (READ FIRST)
     VAR-10468-R1 - Revised Storm Water Material		 3 05/27/15
     
G10, Site Preparations
 3 05/27/15
     VAR-10468-R1 - Revised Storm Water Material    
     VAR-10737, R0 - Earthwork – Subgrade Preparation for Shallow Foundations    
     
G20, Site Improvements
    VAR-10468-R1 - Revised Storm Water Material		 3 05/27/15
     
G30, Site Civil / Mechanical Utilities 3 05/27/15
    Utility Metering Requirements now in ESM Ch. 14 Attachment 2 (ref. VAR-10538)
    VAR-10251- Lift Station Placement		    
Chapter Resource    
VAR-10773, Civil/Utilities VAR & CIR SMPO Authority Delegation (LANL-only)    
Low Impact Development Standards for Stormwater (G20)    

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ESM (Chapter 4 - Architectural)

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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    
     
References    
Sustainable Design Guide
Site & Architectural Design Principles
LANL’s Site & Architectural Design Principles 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)

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Section/Title Rev. Date
I, General Criteria (READ FIRST)
 9 03/22/23
     VAR-10706, High Confidence of Low Probability of Failure (HCLPF) Definition Deletion (Structural Evaluation of Existing Nuclear SSCs)    
     
II, Commercial Design and Analysis Requirements
14 03/23/26
   Resource: Recommended Structural References    
     
III, Nuclear SSCs Design and Analysis Requirements
 12 04/15/26
   Resource:  Hilti KB-TZ and KB-TZ2 Anchor Supply/Selection Guidance (TA-55 only)   05/27/22
   Important Notice: Hilti has discontinued the production of Undercut anchors HDA-P-DUC and HDA-T-DUC. As a result, their use in new designs is no longer allowed. It is the responsibility of the Engineer of Record (EOR) to confirm anchor availability before specifying them in a new design.    
     
IV, Geotechnical Investigations 7 03/22/23
     
Chapter References and Resources    
Reference: Hilti ESR-1917
ASCE Hazard Tool
(LANL Only)    
Requirements ID Log (xls) (e.g., 5-X0YY)
Addendum to the 2025 Ten Year Natural Phenomena Hazards (NPH) Review Plan for the Los Alamos National Laboratory and related material. For access, contact TA55 Seismic Margins group or Chapter POC.
Existing Building structural category is in ARCHIBUS Web Central 
  1. Go to Space Inventory, then LANL Special Reports, then Define Seismic Data.  Type TA-BLDG: (i.e. _ _-_ _ _ _) under Structure ID, then return.  You will see the newer RC or NDC/LS data should also be there under the “DOE 1020 Standard” heading. The legacy PC category is under Seismic Essential as P_ (e.g., P1, P2 …, where P2=PC2) for the building structure.
  1. ES-Div contacts for updates are Brandon Rael and Carlos Coronado R.
Equipment/Component RC/NDC (or legacy PC) is in CMMS/AssetSuite (D031 screen, Seismic Cat. Field; ref. ESM Ch. 1, Section 200 upload worksheet Field Req’ts tab)
Reference: The ISRS for LANL’s TA-55-0004 (or “PF4”) are provided in SB-DO:CALC-10-014 (available in EDRMS). (LANL only)

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ESM (Chapter 6 - Mechanical)

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Section/Title Rev. Date
D10-30GEN, General Mechanical Requirements (READ FIRST)
 5 09/29/14
    Utility Metering Requirements now in ESM Ch. 14 Attachment 2 (ref. VAR-10538)    
    VAR-10053, Exception to Equipment Housekeeping Pad Requirement    
     
D10+E10, Equipment 4 09/29/14
     
D20, Plumbing/Piping/Vessels 6 02/26/15
   VAR-10667, Tube Bending Guidance Deletion from ESM Chapter 6, D20 Rev. 6    
     
D30, HVAC, Heating, Cooling, HVAC Distribution and TAB 
 6 09/22/22
    VAR-10595, Industrial Fan Performance Ratings When Not AMCA Sealed    
    Resource: Multizone to Variable Volume HVAC Controls Retrofit Design & Implementation Suite (USCoE)    
     
Chapter References    
Requirements ID Log (xls) (e.g., 6-0XXX; LANL only)    
UMC, UPC, and USHGC (read only) from IAPMO website.  Effective 7/29/2026 for new work (per Ch. 16 IBC-GEN Att. A), use 2024 editions.  LANL can use Accuris for 2021s and check for 2024 changes versus 2021’s (see change bars) directly here: UMC, UPC, USHGC.    
     

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ESM (Chapter 7 - Electrical)

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Section/Title Rev. Date
D5000, General Electrical Requirements (READ FIRST)
     VAR-10759, SKM Power Tool use in Nuclear Facilities
 8 07/24/19
D5010, Electrical Service & Distribution 5 02/11/19
    Utility Metering Requirements now in ESM Ch. 14 Attachment 2 (ref. VAR-10538)
     VAR-10683, Locating electrical service disconnects outdoors (new requirement) 		   
    Resource: Transformer Design Guidance, R1 7/7/26
 
     
D5020, Lighting & Branch Circuit Wiring
6 10/13/22
     
D5090, Other Electrical Systems
    VAR-10641, Lightning Protection Ground Ring Minimum Distance
6 04/28/23
    Reference:  Lightning Protection NFPA 780 Annex L Calculator v1.01 2023-5-04    
    Resource:  Photovoltaic (PV) System Resources    
     
G4010, Site Electrical Distribution 4 01/15/19
     
G4020, Site Lighting 3 05/12/10
     
G4090, Other Site Electrical Systems 3 04/28/23
Chapter References and Resources    
VAR-10773, Civil/Utilities VAR & CIR SMPO Authority Delegation (LANL-only)    
Electrical Inspection Plan Guidance 0 02/25/20
Requirements ID Log (xls) (e.g., 7-0XXX; D5020, D5090, G4090 currently; LANL only)    
NFPA code/std access: Use Accuris 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)

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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)

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Section/Title Rev. Date
Section I General Information 6 05/06/26
     
Section II Protection Planning 6 05/06/26
     
Section III Protection Systems 6 05/06/26
[Email the Engineering Standards team or the Chapter 9 POC for access to the attachments file]    
 Attachment A: Property Protection Area (PPA) Design and Construction Requirements 0 05/06/26
 Attachment B: Limited Area (LA) Design and Construction Requirements 0 05/06/26
 Attachment C: Vault 0 05/06/26
 Attachment D: Vault-Type Room (VTR) 0 05/06/26
 Attachment E: Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) and Special Access Program Facility (SAPF) 0 05/06/26
 Attachment F: Protected Area (PA) 0 05/06/26
 Attachment G: Material Access Area (MAA) 0 05/06/26

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ESM (Chapter 10 - Hazardous Process)

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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)

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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)

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Section/Title Rev. Date
F1030.70, Nuclear 3 09/29/14
     

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ESM (Chapter 13 - Welding, Joining & NDE)

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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 Material--Warehouse Stocked
Volume 3 - Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)   -Filler Metal Documents
Volume 4 - Welding Technique Sheets (WTS)   -NDE and Weld Inspection Personnel
Volume 5 - Procedure Qualification Records (PQR)   -LANL WPS Index
Volume 6 - Welding Inspection & General NDE (WIGN)   -Spec Sections 01 4444, 4455, and 4631 on welding
    -Welding Checklist
    -Welder Qualification Database

ESM (Chapter 14 - Sustainable Design)

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Section/Title Rev. Date
Sustainable Design of Facilities 13 07/21/2025
   Attachment 1: Environmentally Preferable Products for Specifications - 02/09/2024
   Attachment 2: Utility Metering Requirements 1 12/24/2024
Chapter References:    
Chapter 14 References and Resources

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ESM (Chapter 15 - Commissioning)

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Section/Title Rev. Date
Commissioning 1 03/22/19
   Attachment A: Commissioning Process Flow Chart 1 03/22/19
Chapter Resources:
Cx Service Requests (CxSR), for both Agent and Authority needs; goes to Project Completion and Startup (CPE-PCS) managers (LANL internal)
DOE G 413.3-23, Nuclear Facilities Commissioning [directives.doe.gov]

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ESM (Chapter 16 - Building Code Program)

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Section/Title Rev. Date
IBC-GEN - General Building Code Requirements (READ FIRST)
    VAR-10761, TIP Template Renamed “Test & Inspection Summary (TIS) Template (Guidance)” and Related Changes (3/26/26)
    VAR-10586, Vault-Type Restrooms – Hydrants and Occupancy Class (amends IBC-GEN App. B, Prefab Storage Approach)
 12
 03/22/23
   Attachment A: LANL Building Code (LBC) 16 07/29/26
   Attachment B: LANL Existing Building Code (LEBC)
     VAR-10711-R1, SDC-1, SDC-2, and Non-nuclear SSCs Seismic Parameter Update; SDC-C Allowance
 11 12/24/24
   Form 1: Preliminary Project Determinations (Instructions) 6 03/22/23
      Reference: Fire Protection & Life Safety Triggers for FP Office Review – FDAR Guidance (9/8/2022)    
   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 9 08/18/25
      Resource: Certificate of Occupancy Checklist Template (12-7-2020) -
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IBC-IP - Inspection Process
     VAR-10761, TIP Template Renamed “Test & Inspection Summary (TIS) Template (Guidance)” and Related Changes (3/26/26)
 10 03/22/23
   Attachment A: Special Inspection and Testing Summary (Sample) (Deleted in IBC-IP Rev. 10)    
   Attachment B: Statement of Special Inspections 15 03/22/23
   Attachment C: Nonconformance Report Example (Deleted in IBC-IP Rev. 10)    
   Attachment D: IBC Inspection Daily Report (Sample)
     Resource: WI-400-282-FM01: IBC/Owner's Inspection Report		 1 09/24/13
   Attachment E: IBC Inspection Final Report (Sample)
     Resource: 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 Summary (TIS) Template (Guidance) 2 03/25/26
   Attachment J: Inspection of Lowest/Moderate Risk Category Work; Division of Responsibility based on Qualifications and Risk (LANL internal) 0 03/22/23
     Reference: Fire Protection Division of Responsibilities for Construction 6 09/03/25
     Resource: Electrical Inspection Plan Guidance 0 02/25/20
     
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
   Form 01: Testing and/or Inspection Agency Application for LBO Approval 0 07/29/24
     Resource: 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 2 07/29/24
   Attachment B: Offsite Structural Fabricator Certificate of Compliance 0 07/21/08
     
Chapter References and Resources:    
Listing of LBO-Approved IBC Testing, NDE, and Inspection Agencies; Fabricators; and Products   09/17/25
LANL Building Department and Processes – Internal (ES-EPD), Organization Chart, LBO Review Subject Matter Expert List,  LBO Permitting Process, LBO Permit Database    
For project codes of record (starts) 3/22/2023 and after:    
IBC-2021:  As of 04/17/2026, Second Printing (9/2021) is latest.  LANL users, download 5/2022 commentary version from  Accuris EWB.  Errata are here (from ICC errata site here)
IEBC-2021:  As of 04/17/2026, Second Printing (4/2022) is latest.  LANL users, download 6/2022 commentary version from Accuris EWB.  Main errata are here. App. A errata are here. (from ICC errata site here)
   
For project COR dated between 3/27/2015 and 3/22/2023:
    
IBC-2015:  As of 04/17/2026, Fourth Printing is latest.  Errata for all printings are here (from ICC errata site here).
IEBC-2015:  As of 04/17/2026, Sixth Printing is latest.  Errata for all printings 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 Accuris)    
ARMAG robust structure summary of LANL requirements and guidance (LANL only, xls), Rev. 3, 06/20/2022    
Construction Subcontractor Office Trailer and Equipment Container (pdf) (docx), Rev.1, 12/28/2023    

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ESM (Chapter 17 - Pressure Safety)

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Section/Title Rev. Date
PS-GENERAL - General Information (READ FIRST) 1 06/11/25
   Attachment GEN-1, Abbreviations and Definitions 3 06/11/25
   Attachment GEN-2, National Board Inspection Code NB-23 Application 1 09/22/23
     
PS-REQUIREMENTS - Pressure Safety Requirements for New and Modified System Design
 1 06/11/25
   CIR-26-003, Calibration Requirements for Leak Testing   08/14/26
   Attachment REQ-1, Category M Fluid Service and Lethal Service 1 09/22/23
   Attachment REQ-2, New or Modified System Design Document Requirements 2 06/11/25
   Attachment REQ-3, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Application 1 09/22/23
   Attachment REQ-4, Piping Code and Regulation Application 2 06/11/25
     CIR-26-001, Exclusion of Machinery and Processing Equipment from B31 Codes   05/14/26
   Attachment REQ-5, ASME B31.3 Non-Metallic Equivalent Safety Evaluation 3 09/22/23
   Attachment REQ-6, ASME B31.3 Metallic Equivalent Safety Evaluation 3 09/22/23
   Attachment REQ-7, ASME B31.9 Equivalent Safety Evaluation 1 09/22/23
   Attachment REQ-8, OSHA Requirements for Pressure Systems 2 06/11/25
   Attachment REQ-9, Approved Flexible Hose Restraints and Thrust Load Evaluations 1 09/22/23
     
PS-GUIDE - Pressure System Design Guidance 1 06/11/25
   Attachment GUIDE-1, Overpressure Protection Evaluation Guide 2 06/11/25
   Attachment GUIDE-2, Oxygen System Design Guide 0 09/22/23
     
Chapter References and Resources:    
Approved ASME Unlisted Material/Component List and Approval Process    
NASME Reputable Manufacturers List and Approval Process    
Active, Current Variances/Alternate Methods against ESM Ch. 17 (LANL only)    
Active, Current Clarifications/Interpretations against ESM Ch. 17 (LANL only)    
ESM Ch. 17 Requirements ID Log (xls) (e.g., 17-0XXX; LANL only)    
Quality Control Systems Manual (R-Stamp Program and Federal Inspection Agency)(LANL only)
 2.2 08/22/22
Pressure Safety Program webpage (CAP, PS Committee, etc.) (LANL only)    
Pressure System Database (PSD) (LANL only)    
10CFR851 Worker Safety and Health Program with Technical Amendment, key info in Subpart C and App A    
DOE Worker Safety and Health Policy Clarification Portal (PC Portal)   12/18/17
Chapter 17, Additional Pressure Safety Reference Data (click for live links) including Swagelok assembly (LANL only)
    
Chapter 17, Pressure Safety, PDF of Entire Chapter (generally including attachments and amendments [does not include labwide variances and clarifications])   June 2025

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ESM (Chapter 18 - Secure Communications)

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Section/Title Rev. Date
Secure Communications 1 02/12/15

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ESM (Chapter 19 - Communications)

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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)

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Section/Title Rev. Date
SE Requirements 0 09/20/17
     VAR-10613, Systems Engineering Roles and PIE-3 (ESM Chapter 20)    
     ALDICP Graded Approach to Ch. 20 (Non-Nuclear under $100M), 2024-9-30 (LANL only)    
SE Guide 0 09/20/17
     
Resources:    
SE SEP Estimate Example (xls, LANL only)    
Design Verification Matrix Template Sample    


ESM (Chapter 21 - Software)

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Section/Title Rev. Date
SOFT-INTRO: Introduction 2.1 03/16/2026
   Appendix A: Definitions, Responsibilities, and Abbreviations 2.1 03/16/2026
   Appendix B: Chapter 21 Reference Listing 2.1 03/16/2026
     
SOFT-GEN: General Software Requirements
 2 02/11/2026
  Appendix A:  Chapter 21 SO and SRLM Decision Diagram (Guidance) 2 02/11/2026
  Attachment 1: Chapter 21 Summary Table 2 02/11/2026
  SOFT-GEN-FM01: Software Datasheet Form (SWDS)
  SOFT-GEN-FM01(I): Instructions with Example		 1.1
1.2		 02/11/2026
02/11/2026
  SOFT-GEN-FM02: Software Baseline Form (SWBL)
  SOFT-GEN-FM02(I): Instructions with Example
 1.1 02/11/2026
  SOFT-GEN-FM03: Non-SSC Software Change Package Form (SWNCP)
  SOFT-GEN-FM03(I): SWNCP Instructions with Example
 1.1
1.2		 02/11/2026
02/11/2026
  SOFT-GEN-FM04: SSC Software Change Package Form (SWCP) (fillable pdf form)
  SOFT-GEN-FM04(I): SWCP Instructions		 1.1 02/11/2026
  Resources:    
  GEN Subsection 2.3 Example Software Summary - -
  Form 2033, Graded Software Inventory (LANL only) - -
     
SOFT-ACQUIRE: Acquiring Software 2 02/11/2026
   Resource: ANSYS Fluent CGD/V&V Package Example (request from Chapter POC) - -
     
SOFT-DESIGN: Software Design 2 02/11/2026
   Appendix A: Software System Hazard Analysis and Mitigation (Guidance) - -
 Resources:    
  Form 2323, Software Requirements Specification (SRS) (1/2026)(LANL only) - -
  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: Software Verification & Validation 1 02/11/2026
  Appendix A: Computer Program Test Plan Requirements (Table) - -
  SOFT-V&V-FM01: Software Approval for Use Form (SWAU)
  SOFT-V&V-FM01(I): Instructions With Example		 1.1
 02/11/2026
  Resources:    
  Institutional Forms that may be used/adapted    
  Form 3055, Software Test Plan (SWTP) (7/2017) (LANL only) - -
  Form 2328, Software Test Case (SWTC) (1/2026) (LANL only) - -
  Form 2329, Software Test Plan and Report (SWTPR), (1/2026)(LANL only) - -
  Examples:    
  Example Requirements Traceability Matrix (Source Tracker) - -
  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-MAINT: Use, Maintain & Retire 2 02/11/2026
Resource: Form 2326, Software Problem Report (SPR) (1/2026) (LANL only) - -
     
Chapter References and Resources:    
Chapter 21, Software Entire Chapter (generally including appendices and attachments; does not include Ch. 21-specific forms and instructions/examples; labwide variances and clarifications.)
Meant to aid browsing or searching for topics, but not performing work by it.		   last updated
03/16/2026
Selections below are LANL only    
ESM Ch. 21 Requirements ID Log (xls) (e.g., 21-0XXX)    
Document Numbering SharePoint    
The ES/PFE/PIE Non-SSC Software Inventory is now a subset of the Form 2033 Graded Software Inventory (GSI), formerly Institutional Safety Software Inventory/ISSI
     The “Fac Eng Design Records” link in the GSI’s left column produces the listing.
     So, for new GSI entries and updates for same, adapt use of ESDO-AP-002, Engineering Services (ES) Software Inventory Instructions Rev. 0, 06/05/17
    
Safety Software Inventory  is now in the Form 2033 Graded Software Inventory (GSI). “Safety Records” link on the left produces the listing.    
P1040, Software Quality Management (SRLM option to Ch. 21 usage per SOFT-GEN, or for guidance on adapting non-Ch. 21 forms posted above)    
Software Quality Assurance (SQA) webpage by IQPA-IQ    

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