Rules of thumb. Guidelines for building services. 5th edition

BSRIA Guide BG 9/2011

BSRIA Limited, 2011
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Supplement

Mechanical & Electrical Supplement

Series

BSRIA Guide

Abstract

Compiles numerous heuristics to assist engineers in the initial stages of designing a building and its services. These values help to inform project inception and outline briefing, feasibility planning, the assessment of global loads and space requirements. Covers equipment and solar loads, comfort factors, system features, energy and carbon issues, water consumption, electrical systems, and cost data.

Author

Hawkins, G.

History

Superseded by BG 84/2024 'Rule of thumb: space and weight allowances', BG 85/2024 'Rule of thumb: mechanical criteria', BG 86/2024 'Electrical criteria' and BG 87/2024 'Rule of thumb: useful information guide' (BSRIA, 2024). Supersedes 4th edition - BG 14/2003.

Subjects

  • Building services

Publisher History

BSRIA was founded in 1956. It is a consultancy, test and research organisation which publishes technical notes and guidance for designers and specifiers of building services.

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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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