Author: Stationery Office Publisher: The Stationery Office ISBN: 9780117036482 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 80
Book Description
This 'Non-Domestic Heating, Cooling and Ventilation Compliance Guide' provides guidance on the means of complying with the requirements of Part L for conventional space heating systems, hot water systems, cooling and ventilation systems in non-domestic buildings. Its sets out the minimum provisions for: efficiency of the plant that generates heat, hot water or cooling; controls to ensure that the system is not generating heat, hot water or cooling unnecessarily or excessively;other factors affecting the safety or energy efficiency of the system; insulation of pipes and ducts serving space heating, hot water and cooling systems; and acceptable specific fan power ratings for fans serving air distribution systems. The guide also provides a set of additional measures which may improve the efficiency of the plant: these are non-prescriptive may be either required or optional depending on the type of plant.
Author: Dclg Publisher: Riba Publications Limited ISBN: 9781859465363 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 96
Book Description
This guide is referred to in the 2013 edition of Approved Document L1A and the 2010 edition of Approved Document L1B (as amended in 2013) for dwellings as a source of guidance on complying with Building Regulations requirements for space heating and hot water systems, mechanical ventilation, comfort cooling, fixed internal and external lighting and renewable energy systems.
Author: D. R. Oughton Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 0750683651 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 796
Book Description
For 70 years, Faber & Kell's has been the definitive reference text in its field. The book provides understanding of the principles of heating and air-conditioning of buildings in a concise manner. Practical, applicable information is illustrated with simple, easy-to-use diagrams. This 10th edition includes chapters on sustainability, renewable energy sources as well as information on the updated Approved Documents Part F and L whilst still retaining the structure and character of the previous editions. Building services professionals will find this a reliable everyday source of information. The book is also an ideal purchase for newly-qualified building services students beginning their career. * THE book for building services engineers for everyday reference on heating and air-conditioning design * Includes updates to take into account revised Part F and L, sustainability and renewable energy sources * Recommended purchase for newly-qualified students in the building services sector
Author: Ray Tricker Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1136443029 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 978
Book Description
The most popular and affordable guide to the building regulations, Building Regulations in Brief is updated regularly to reflect constant changes. Now in its 6th edition, it has sold over 25,000 copies since its first publication in 2003. This new edition includes the latest on all the significant amendments to Building Regulations, Planning Permission and the Approved Documents between 2007 and April 2010 and includes changes to Parts A, B, D, E, F, G, H, J, L, M, and N. The changes to Part G of Building Regulations (formerly titled “Hygiene” and now renamed “Sanitation, hot water and water efficiency”) which came into effect on 6 April 2010 are also included. The no-nonsense approach has made it a firm favourite with all involved in the building industry including designers, building surveyors and inspectors, students and architects. A ready reference giving practical information, it enables compliance in the simplest and most cost-effective manner possible. Building Regulations in Brief cuts through the confusion to explain the meaning of the regulations, their history, current status, requirements, associated documentation and how local authorities view their importance, as well as emphasizing the benefits and requirements of each regulation. It’s an essential purchase for anyone needing to comply with the Building Regs.
Author: Ray Tricker Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 113643349X Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 267
Book Description
Water Regulations in Brief is a unique reference book, providing all the information needed to comply with the regulations, in an easy to use, full colour format. Crucially, unlike other titles on this subject, this book doesn’t just cover the Water Regulations, it also clearly shows how they link in with the Building Regulations, Water Bylaws and the Wiring Regulations, providing the only available complete reference to the requirements for water fittings and water systems. Structured in the same logical, time saving way as the author’s other bestselling ‘...in Brief’ books, Water Regulations in Brief will be a welcome change to anyone tired of wading through complex, jargon heavy publications in search of the information they need to get the job done.
Author: Stationery Office Publisher: The Stationery Office ISBN: 0117036455 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 76
Book Description
This publication provides guidance on how to comply with the requirements of Building Regulations, Part l for conventional space heating systems and hot water service systems in dwellings. It contains four self-contained fuel-based sections and five specialist technology-specific sections (community heating, underfloor heating, heat pumps, solar water heating, micro CHP). This guide is a second tier document referred to in Approved Document L1A and Approved Document L1B.
Author: Simon Foxell Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1317933958 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 344
Book Description
In a world increasingly concerned about the impact of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere on global climate, the A Carbon Primer for the Built Environment will provide an understanding of the science and the public policy and regulation intended to tackle climate change. It will spell out the essential information needed for navigating through the growing regulatory maze with confidence. The book will: Provide an explanation of climate change, why carbon has been targeted as the main culprit and how this will impact the working lives of architects Explain key concepts such as: carbon footprinting, contraction & convergence, concentration based targets, the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, decarbonising supply and reducing energy demand as well as the relevance of relevant government targets and international agreements Suggest an overall framework for achieving the carbon reduction targets and the requirements that will place on building designers Outline requirements and common standards and codes – providing guidance on compliance mechanisms Suggest and examine likely models for future practice The book will be essential reading for anyone wanting to familiarise themselves with the new landscape of carbon reduction in the built environment, with a particular focus on building design. It will also provide an accessible reference volume for information on particular policies, terms and initiatives as well as key data and numbers that will assist initial carbon calculations.
Author: Simon Polley Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1317626176 Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 321
Book Description
Do you need a concise, jargon-free and compact guide to the UK building regulations? Simon Polley boils down the regulations to their basic features, explaining the core principles behind them. Easy to read and light enough to carry around with you, this is the ideal introduction to a vital part of your remit as a building control officer, architect or surveyor. Updated with the extensive 2013 changes, and illustrated with cartoons and diagrams.
Author: Stationery Office
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Author: Ray Tricker
Author: Ray Tricker
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Author: Simon Polley