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BS 8519 A New Standard for Fire Protection |
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Monday, 12 April 2010 20:20 |
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BS 8519:2010 Selection and installation of fire-resistant power and control cable systems for life safety and fire-fighting applications. Code of practice
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BS ISO 26382:2010 Understand Cogeneration Systems – Energy for the 21st Century |
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Monday, 15 March 2010 09:44 |
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Cogeneration systems. Technical declarations for planning, evaluation and procurement With attention focused on sustainable technology, cogeneration offers both environmental and cost advantages. By harnessing both electrical energy and usable heat, cogeneration is a thermodynamically efficient use of fuel, ideally suited for 21st century demands.
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BSI KITEMARK® Scores A Superbrand Hat Trick |
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Monday, 15 March 2010 08:42 |
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For the third successive year, BSI Kitemark, one of the country’s most widely recognised and respected indicators of quality, has achieved the accolade of being listed in the prestigious Top 500 Business Superbrands chart. This year Kitemark, which was evaluated in the Support Services – Associations and Accreditations category, was placed 170 in the chart overall.
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New British Standard BS EN 61439-1:2009 |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 11:16 |
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Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. General rules
Overview: BS EN 61439-1 provides definitions, service conditions, construction requirements, technical characteristics and verification requirements for low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies.
All general requirements from the various assemblies standards have been gathered in this basic standard together with specific subjects of wide interest and application, e.g. temperature rise, dielectric properties, etc.
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BSI's Carbon Neutrality Conference 19 May 2010 |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 11:06 |
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Trying to reduce your carbon footprint? Learn how to become carbon neutral whilst still maintaining your business growth.
Attend BSI's Carbon Neutrality conference to understand how to become carbon neutral, run a carbon neutral event, or develop carbon neutral products or services. Hear all about the new specification published by British Standards on carbon neutrality and understand how to make immediate improvements in order to reduce your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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BSI Environmental Management & Sustainability |
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Monday, 15 March 2010 10:38 |
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How does your organization measure up? With more controls and requirements being placed on organizations with regard to environmental policy, including environmental management and corporate social responsibility (CSR), it is essential organizations can demonstrate to customers, owners and other stakeholders that they have put in place effective procedures and practices to safeguard the future.
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Kitemark Scheme for Fire alarm Installations |
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Monday, 15 March 2010 09:14 |
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The Chief Fire Officers Association now strongly recommends third party certification by a UKAS accredited organization, for companies who design, install, commission and maintain fire detection and alarm systems. This now applies to al fire detection systems, as of 1st September 2008.
Turn this to your advantage by gaining a Kitemark licence for Fire Alarm Systems. This gives you the recommended certification and the competitive advantage the distinguished Kitemark symbol brings.
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New British Standard BS EN 61439-2:2009 |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 11:27 |
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BS EN 61439-2 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies. Power switchgear and controlgear assemblies
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BS 5839-9 Draft for Public Comment |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 11:10 |
BS 5839-9 Part 9 Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of emergency voice communication systems
Review end date: 28 Feb 2010
Review the draft
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Luminaires: BS EN 62384:2006 + Amendment 1:2009 |
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Monday, 08 February 2010 11:03 |
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Luminaires. General requirements and tests
DC or AC supplied electronic control gear for LED modules. Performance requirements
Make sure your LED control gear is up to date. The recently amended BS EN 62384 specifies performance requirements for electronic control gear associated with LED modules. It also provides type tests. Control gear complying with this standard can be expected to provide satisfactory operation between 92 % and 106 % of the rated supply voltage.
View BS EN 62384
electrical industry news, e-lec.org |
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