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On July 1st 2017 a new and mandatory ruling with respect to making a cable’s fire related properties publically available came into force, but rather than diving straight into the specifics it may be more useful to start with something of an overview of how and why it came to be. The burning question (no pun intended) has to be whether there will be an immediate impact on the UK’s construction industry?
Lighting controls for schools and universities - When designing the lighting scheme for a new or refurbished education setting, there are many things to consider including time constraints, regulations, energy-efficiency and special client requirements.
Whatever the type of installation, be it a school, hospital, office or retail outlet, areas where luminaires are controlled by a simple switch on the wall are greatly outnumbered by those incorporating something a bit more.. involved. What should you consider before selecting lighting controls?
We have added a 5 & 6-pole version of their popular plug and single socket outlets to ourextensive range of lighting connection and control products
If you’re involved in the ‘bricks & mortar’ side of the building industry, be it design, specification, procurement, construction, facilities management etc. it’s fair to say that you’ll find yourself at the sharp end of BIM. Some practices have already picked up the baton and are actively introducing it as their preferred option.
Case study awaiting client approval - available soon [...]
flex7 Lighting connection and control products have been used in the recent £9.5m redevelopment of The Moy’s End Stand at Peterborough United football stadium. The project includes a 3000sqm specialist education centre, linked to the stand. The building was designed to reach a BREEAM excellent standard.
A simple, cost-effective way of complying with the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671: 2008 Amendment No.3 Jan 2015).
The flex7 System, a range of lighting connection & control products manufactured by Flex Connectors Limited, was recently installed in the 4,530m² Discovery Centre at Dundee University.
Do you know the difference between LSF and LSHF cable? There is a worryingly common misconception that LSF cable (Low Smoke and Fume) and LSHF cable (Low smoke Halogen Free) are simply different names for the same thing.