§ 15 Safety functions and safety systems
Facilities shall be equipped with the necessary safety functions which at all times can
- detect abnormal conditions
- prevent abnormal conditions from developing into hazard and accident situations
- mitigate the damage caused by accidents.
Requirements for the performance of security functions shall be established.
The status of active safety features shall be available in the control room.
The measures and limitations necessary to maintain the barrier function of safety systems in the event of bridging, disconnection or other impairment, shall be determined in advance. The compensatory measures shall be implemented as soon as possible when such impairment occurs.
The status of safety systems shall be known to relevant personnel at all times.
Section last changed:
25 February 2020