All Building articles in Specifier 20 July 2007
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The sound of silence
David Holder from CMS Acoustic Solutions explains how his company seeks to cut noise transmission on projects from modern apartments to schools for the deaf
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No smoking signs
Firesafe has introduced a range of “no smoking” signs and a fireproof cigarette bin, to help businesses adapt to the smoking ban.
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Plume management kit
Buderus has introduced a plume management kit for use with its domestic, gas-fired, wall-hung boiler range.
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Gas interlock system
Caledonian Control Technology (CCT) has launched a safety control for commercial kitchens, which prevents gas from being turned on if the ventilation system is not operating correctly.
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Navigational tool for fire-fighters
Notifier, a maker of fire alarm technology, has unveiled Onyx Firstvision, a navigational tool for firefighters.
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Escape route sign
Zumtobel Lighting has launched an illuminated escape route sign called Puresign. It features a silver anodised frame, which measures 306 × 156 × 28mm, and comes with a selection of pictographs, back-lit by LEDs.
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Hybrid fire detection solution
Fire Detection Products is offering a hybrid fire alarm system, designed for sites in which it is difficult to install cables.
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Slip-resistant ground covering
Stirling Lloyd has launched a range of pre-formed slip-resistant coverings for stairways, ramps, vehicular routes or walkways where fully bonded systems cannot be used.
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Flush-fit consumer units
Hager has launched a range of flush-fit consumer units for solid and partition walls, which it says are fast to install.
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What to remember: CDM regulations
To explain the revised CDM regulations, guidance with information on each team member’s responsibilities is available on the internet.
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Shady business
When NHS Local Improvement Finance Trust (Lift) Building Better Health and Southwark council decided it wanted its £7.7m Sunshine House child development centre on Peckham Road to be naturally ventilated, architect Allford Hall Monaghan Morris thought it was a good idea to use brises-soleil to block out some of the ...