Define: Temporarily out of service (TOS)

Temporarily out of service (TOS) means the deliberate cessation of a system's operation lasting a predetermined period

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Temporarily out of service (TOS) means the deliberate cessation of a system's operation lasting a predetermined period.

Relevant Circumstances

  • When a system, asset or facility is deliberately taken offline for a set period
  • If service-level obligations need carve-outs for planned downtime
  • Where contractual notice or remediation steps apply during a TOS window

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