Temporary repairs must be permanent.

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The idea being tested is that any temporary repair should be treated as if it will become a long-term solution. In practice, that means the temporary fix is implemented with the same care, quality, and safeguards as a permanent repair, and it is documented, tested, and protected so it can operate reliably until the permanent restoration is completed. This approach reduces the risk of recurring outages, prevents quick rework, and aligns with reliability and safety expectations in OSP design.

If you leave a temporary repair insufficiently robust or without a clear plan for a permanent fix, service could degrade or fail again. That’s why the best practice is to ensure temporary repairs are robust, compliant, and scheduled for permanent replacement rather than treated as a final outcome.