Posts Tagged ‘building regulations’

Proposals for mandatory CO alarms under new Building Regulations and campaigning for CO alarms in rented properties is putting carbon monoxide in the spotlight. Statistics suggest that carbon monoxide poisoning is responsible for around 250 deaths and serious injuries each year, with more cases unrecognised and thousands of instances of milder problems resulting from low dose exposure over ... Full story

By Ashley Robinson, product specialist for Crabtree Part P of the current Building Regulations provides wholesalers with an opportunity to increase sales to their customers of IP56 rated outdoor socket outlets and switches which present a sizeable business opportunity for you and your customers. Part P of the Building Regulations define outdoor installations as: “In or on land associated ... Full story

By Tracey Rushton-Thorpe This month the spotlight (forgive the pun) falls on a new range of downlights from GreenBrook which not only look good but also ensure compliance to the Fire and Acoustic requirements of the latest building regulations for commercial, domestic and industrial applications. Add a bit of sparkle In the current financial climate, more and more people ... Full story

By Mike Lawrence, product line team leader – Commercial Assemblies, Eaton Electrical wholesalers can offer solutions to many modern requirements for energy sub-metering in buildings with standard catalogue distribution boards and panelboards that include integral metering. This represents added value for the wholesaler and contractor and can deliver a more appropriate solution than metering in the main switchboard. Understanding ... Full story