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Qualification stage

Installation Qualification (IQ)

The process of confirming that equipment, a system or infrastructure has been installed in accordance with the approved design and manufacturer requirements.

Related domain: ValidationConcept ID: concept-installation-qualification

Definition

The process of confirming that equipment, a system or infrastructure has been installed in accordance with the approved design and manufacturer requirements.

Human Explanation

IQ asks whether everything has been installed correctly.

Why it Matters

Incorrect installation can make later operating tests unreliable.

Conceptual Boundary

IQ confirms installation and configuration; it does not yet demonstrate correct operation.

Practical Perspective

The review commonly covers equipment, documentation, configuration, identification and the installation environment.

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