IAEA SAFETY STANDARDS Construction for Nuclear Installations

complied with, in all applications of the graded approach.
1.9 While this Safety Guide focuses on achieving high quality during construction which
is a prerequisite for a safe and reliable operation of nuclear installations, it is noted that
security aspects should also be considered and evaluated during construction. The IAEA‟s
Nuclear Security Series covers security issues at authorized installations.
STRUCTURE
1.10 Section 2 provides general considerations including definitions of terms used and
prerequisites before the start of the construction. Section 3 provides guidance on the
regulatory oversight of construction activities. Section 4 provides recommendations on
management system for construction. Section 5 provides recommendations for the
management of construction activities focusing on actual construction works on-site and at
off-site locations.
USE OF TERMS
2. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Construction
2.1 Construction is defined as the process of manufacturing and assembling the
components of a facility, the carrying out of civil works, the installation of components and
equipment and the performance of associated tests [10]. The associated tests are referred in
this guide as pre-commissioning tests. Pre-commissioning tests are functional tests of
individual subsystems of components and they are prerequisites for performing
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