Building Services and Equipment

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

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