Cold water and supply systems -- Hot water supply systems -- Heating systems -- Fuel characteristics and storage -- Ventilation systems -- Air conditioning -- Drainage systems, sewage treatment and refuse disposal -- Sanitary fitments and appliances: discharge and waste systems -- Gas installation, components and controls -- Electrical supply and installations -- Mechanical conveyors: lifts, escalators and travelators -- Fire prevention and control services -- Security installations -- Accommodation for building services -- Alternative and renewable energy.
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"Building Services Handbook summarises all elements of building services practice, techniques and procedures. Information is presented in the highly illustrated and accessible visual style as found in the companion title the Building Construction Handbook. This is an essential text for all construction and building services students up to undergraduate level. It is an ideal resource for a wide range of courses including, BTEC National, HNC / HND and NVQs. The comprehensive coverage and numerous references to the latest Building, Water Supply, IEE Wiring Regulations and other relevant standards also makes this book an invaluable reference tool for building services professionals." --Elsevier.