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Manufacturing and Construction of Nuclear Facilities

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Support for Technical Processes and Quality Assurance

The manufacturing and construction of nuclear facilities involve specific requirements for processes, technologies, quality, and regulatory compliance. TÜV NORD supports national authorities as well as international operators and manufacturers with inspections, testing, and quality assurance measures along the entire supply chain – from documentation preparation and manufacturing site oversight to final plant assembly.

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Regulatory-Compliant Manufacturing and Construction of Nuclear Facilities

The safe construction of nuclear facilities requires qualified partners, compliant processes, and controlled supply chains. TÜV NORD provides independent inspection and monitoring services in accordance with the highest international standards – ensuring legally robust documentation and maximum project safety.

EXPERTISE ACROSS THE ENTIRE NUCLEAR LIFE CYCLE

Our Services

In the Manufacturing and Construction phase, we provide independent inspections, evaluations, and certifications – legally compliant, transparent, and in full accordance with regulatory requirements.

  • Independent review of safety cases and licensing documentation
  • Technical assessment of manufacturing documents and specifications

  • Construction-related inspections, e.g. by our inspection body accredited to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020
  • Safety, environmental, and occupational health inspections (ISO 14001 / ISO 45001)

  • Destructive and non-destructive testing in ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories
  • Factory acceptance tests (FAT), final inspections, and quality-assured documentation

  • Manufacturer audits and certifications in accordance with DIN EN ISO 19443
  • Supply chain monitoring

  • Assessment of safety-critical hardware and software components
  • Software qualification for nuclear applications

  • Consulting on physical plant protection (e.g. access control, intrusion barriers) in accordance with national regulations and IAEA recommendations
  • Support in integrating security measures into construction and installation planning

  • Training courses on construction monitoring, quality assurance, and compliance with relevant standards
DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018

Destructive and Non-Destructive Material Testing (NDT)

Reliability starts with Verified Quality

Whether in construction, maintenance, or decommissioning of nuclear facilities – safety starts with the material.
TÜV NORD offers qualification testing for components, materials, and systems, carried out in laboratories accredited to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025. This ensures that safety-relevant parts meet the highest technical and regulatory standards.

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DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020

Nuclear Inspection Body (NIB)

Independent. Objective. Accredited.

TÜV NORD is an inspection body accredited to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020 – ensuring the highest level of neutrality and quality in technical inspections for national and international nuclear projects. Our services support regulatory compliance, lifecycle assessments, and the safe operation of your facilities and systems.

Why is this standard important?

  • It defines internationally recognized criteria for the competence, impartiality, and procedures of inspection bodies.
  • Inspection results are therefore accepted internationally.
  • Reports and certificates issued by accredited inspection bodies are reliable and trusted – by authorities, operators, and suppliers alike. 

Our Services at a Glance

  • Preliminary review of design, manufacturing, and testing documentation
  • Construction monitoring through on-site inspections during fabrication
  • Operational inspections for ongoing safety assessments
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RECOGNIZED. EXPERIENCED. TÜV NORD.

Expert Organization for Nuclear Safety within the TÜV NORD GROUP

For more than 60 years, TÜV NORD has been a recognized and independent expert organization in the field of nuclear safety – both nationally and internationally. Our specialists support licensing and regulatory processes in the nuclear sector with technically sound, legally robust assessments and expert reports throughout the entire nuclear life cycle.

Our evaluation and inspection services are based on the German Atomic Energy Act (AtG), the Radiation Protection Act (StrlSchG), and the Radiation Protection Ordinance (StrlSchV), as well as on the requirements of the IAEA and national supervisory authorities. In addition, we align with the WENRA Safety Reference Levels to support the harmonization of European regulatory standards.

Certified quality management in accordance with ISO 9001 and accredited inspection and testing bodies in line with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17020 and DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 ensure the reliability and consistency of our services. In doing so, we foster trust, transparency, and acceptance – for operators, regulators, and international project partners alike.

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