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Planning and Licensing of Nuclear Facilities

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Technical and Regulatory Safety from the Start

TÜV NORD supports national authorities as well as international plant developers, operators, EPC contractors, and suppliers with independent technical assessments based on regulatory requirements.
Our goal: a safe and compliant start for every nuclear project.

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Technical Expertise for the Safe and Compliant Construction of Nuclear Facilities

Whether it's SMRs, AMRs, large-scale reactors, or other nuclear facilities such as research reactors, fuel fabrication plants, or interim storage sites – a successful entry or expansion in the nuclear sector requires regulatory certainty, qualified personnel, and well-functioning interfaces.

With TÜV NORD at your side, you gain the assurance of a robust and sustainable project – from the initial concept to regulatory approval.

EXPERTISE ACROSS THE ENTIRE NUCLEAR LIFE CYCLE

Our Services

In the Planning and Licensing phase, we support our clients with independent assessments, evaluations, and certifications – carried out with technical competence, transparency, and full regulatory compliance.

  • Independent review of safety cases and licensing documentation
  • Support for licensing procedures in line with national and international requirements (e.g. AtG, StrlSchG, IAEA, WENRA)

  • Technical assessment of site options and plant design concepts
  • Execution of design safety analyses and third-party assessments

  • Risk analyses in accordance with ISO 31000
  • Integration of safety culture and human factors in the planning phase

  • Supplier audits and certifications based on ISO 19443
  • Quality and environmental management audits in line with ISO 9001 / ISO 14001

  • Support in building secure IT infrastructures for new nuclear facilities

  • Training programs for operators, regulators, and suppliers (e.g. ISO 19443, safety culture, licensing procedures)
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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