As for a nuclear power plant, quality assurance (QA) of structures, sy
stems and components is also important for a repository for the dispos
al of radioactive waste. Based on a comprehensive safety assessment, t
he technical concept has to be evaluated in a first step. The results
of the evaluations can be used for the classification of structures, s
ystems and components into various QA areas. Kind and amount of necess
ary documents depend on the safety relevance. This general procedure i
s described for the planned repository Konrad.