Water efficiency in new homes - an introductory guide for housebuilders
Publication NF 20
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Building Supplement
Series
Publication
Abstract
Introduction to water efficiency; the standards encouraged by the Code for Sustainable Homes, the Building Regulations and the Water Efficiency Calculator for New Dwellings; and water efficiency technologies, such as tap flow restrictors and greywater recycling systems.
Author
Griggs, J. and Burns, J.
ISBN
9781848060999
Subjects
- Fittings and equipment
- Building services
- Liquid/gas supply
- Environmental issues/energy
- Waste disposal/drainage
- Rainwater pipework/gutters
- Building types
- Housing/residential facilities
- Sanitary/hygiene/cleaning fittings
- Water supply
- Special subject areas
- Green issues/sustainability/green buildings
- Weather/Climate
Publisher History
The NHBC Foundation - National House Building Council's independent research institution - was established in January 2006 in partnership with the BRE Trust.
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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