---
id: GOV_CIRCUIT_BREAKERS
type: workflow
status: active
tier: T3
title: circuit-breakers
description: Governance rules for circuit-breakers.
applies_when:
  - "circuit breaker"
  - "half-open state"
  - "failure threshold"
  - "fallback"
---

# circuit-breakers (current)

This document records the current governance decision for the circuit-breakers area. It states the recommended approach, the rationale behind it, and how to request an exception.

## Decision

- Adopt the documented pattern for this area.
- Prefer the recommended approach over ad-hoc alternatives.
- Record any deviation in the project decision record.
- Consult this page before related work begins.
