Building Services and Equipment

Autorentext

Frederick E. Hall

Klappentext

A widely acclaimed trilogy that has become established as the leading work in this field as well as taking account of current Building Regulations, Codes of Practice and recent technological advances. Special attention has been paid to the reduction of fuel costs and environmental factors.

This volume covers pipe-sizing for hot and cold water installations, fine control systems, fire detactor systems, lifts and escalators, service ducts, burglar alarms, gas and electricity supply, daylighting and artificial light

Zusammenfassung
Written primarily for students attending courses for various examinations, practising technicians in building, architecture and surveying should also find this a useful reference. This edition has been updated to take account of new standards including 1992 Building Regulations and Water Bye-Law.

Inhalt

1. Piping-sizing for hot and cold-water installations 2. Electrical terms and calculations 3. Supply and distribution of electricity 4. Electrical installations in large building 5. Site electricity, space heating, telephones 6. Gas supply and distribution 7. Gas controls, safety devices, heating and flues 8. Sprinklers, riser and hose reel installations 9. Portable and fixed extinguishers - detectors 10. Burglar alarms 11. Lifts and escalators 12. Service ducts 13. Daylighting, permanent supplementary artificial lighting 14. Artificial lighting Appendix Bibliography Index