ABSTRACT

Building Services Handbook summarises the application of all common elements of building services practice, technique and procedure, to provide an essential information resource for students as well as practitioners working in building services, building management and the facilities administration and maintenance sectors of the construction industry. Information is presented in the highly illustrated and accessible style of the best-selling companion title Building Construction Handbook.

This new edition contains extended information on water system components, control systems for hot water and heating, ventilation and air conditioning, drainage, gas appliance flues and further examples of design calculations. It has been revised and expanded to take into account recent amendments to the Building Regulations Approved Documents and guidance from British and European Standards.


THE comprehensive reference for all construction and building services students, Building Services Handbook is ideal for a wide range of courses including NVQ and BTEC National through Higher National Certificate and Diploma to Foundation and three-year Degree level. The clear illustrations and complementary references to industry Standards combine essential guidance with a resource base for further reading and development of specific topics.

chapter 1|18 pages

INTRODUCTION

chapter 2|60 pages

COLD WATER AND SUPPLY SYSTEMS

chapter 3|54 pages

HOT WATER SUPPLY SYSTEMS

chapter 4|66 pages

HEATING SYSTEMS

chapter 5|30 pages

FUEL CHARACTERISTICS AND STORAGE

chapter 6|36 pages

VENTILATION SYSTEMS

chapter 7|34 pages

AIR CONDITIONING

chapter 10|54 pages

GAS INSTALLATION, COMPONENTS AND CONTROLS

chapter 11|64 pages

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND INSTALLATIONS

chapter 13|44 pages

FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL SERVICES

chapter 14|16 pages

SECURITY INSTALLATIONS

chapter 15|12 pages

ACCOMMODATION FOR BUILDING SERVICES

chapter 16|20 pages

ALTERNATIVE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

chapter 17|18 pages

APPENDICES