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 and engineers working in the 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. Online lecture facilities include PowerPoint slides illustrating a selection of services areas, providing key diagrams for use with presentations and handouts.

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.

Roger Greeno is a well-known author of construction texts. He has extensive practical and consultancy experience in the industry, in addition to lecturing at several colleges of further and higher education, and the University of Portsmouth. He has also examined for City & Guilds, Edexcel, the Chartered Institute of Building and the University of Reading.

Fred Hall’s books on Building Services have helped thousands of students gain their qualifications and pass exams. He was formerly a Senior Lecturer at Guildford College.

Preface
Part 1 – cold water supply systems
Part 2 – hot water supply systems
Part 3 – heating systems
Part 4 – fuel characteristics and storage
Part 5 – ventilation systems
Part 6 – air conditioning
Part 7 – drainage systems, sewage treatment and refuse disposal
Part 8 – sanitary fitments and appliances: discharge and waste systems
Part 9 – gas installation, components and controls
Part 10 – electrical supply and installations
Part 11 – mechanical conveyors – lifts, escalators and travelators
Part 12 – fire prevention and control services
Part 13 – security installations and emergency lighting
Part 14 – accommodation for building services
Part 15 – alternative and renewable energy
Part 16 – appendices: glossary of common abbreviations; graphical symbols for pipework; identification of pipework; graphical symbols for electrical installation work; metrication – introduction, background and development; conversion of common imperial units to metric; notation on building services drawings.
Index