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Safety related

In the regulatory arena, this term applies to systems, structures, components, procedures, and controls of a facility or process that are relied upon to remain functional during and following design-basis events. Their functionality ensures that key regulatory criteria, such as levels of radioactivity released, are met. Examples of safety related functions include shutting down a nuclear reactor and maintaining it in a safe shutdown condition.



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