Do nuclear installations in Slovak Republic have multi-level fire protection?

Nuclear installations in the Slovak Republic have implemented multi-level fire protection according to the relevant national general binding legislation, international standards and norms. Fire protection is subjected to periodic safety reviews.

Why is fire protection important in Slovakia?

Fire protection is subjected to periodic safety reviews. The level of fire protection achieved meets national requirements and is in line with international standards and norms. It contributes significantly to the overall safety of NIs in Slovakia.

Who is responsible for Nuclear Safety in Slovak Republic?

State supervision over nuclear safety of nuclear installations is exercised by the Nuclear Regulatory Authority of the Slovak Republic (NRA SR) within the meaning of Act No. 541/2004 Coll. on the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy (Atomic Act) and on amendments to certain laws, as amended and the related set of decrees.

How often do nuclear safety reviews take place in Slovakia?

In accordance with the requirements of national legislation (the Atomic Act), all nuclear installations in Slovakia are subject to periodic nuclear safety reviews, which are carried out at periodic 10-year intervals. The last periodic safety review for NPP EBO3&4 was in 2016 and for NPP MO1&2 in 2017.

What are the fire-fighting procedures for high-risk power plant systems?

The PFB has developed fire-fighting procedures for all high-risk power plant systems with increased fire risk, which are elaborated in the documentation of fire fighting in the form of operational plans. Operational plans are maintained as controlled documentation which is updated at least once a year.

Are all NPPs in operation in Slovakia the same type?

All NPPs in operation in Slovakia (NPP V2 and NPP MO1&2) and all NPPs under delayed construction (NPP MO3&4) are NPPs of the same type (WWER-440/V213) and belong to one licensee – SE, a. s.