PREFACE TO THIRD

EDITION

Since publication of the second edition, revised Building Regulations have

introduced new measures to improve energy conservation and to reduce
environmental contamination, global warming and climatic change. This
new edition considers the means for satisfying current objectives to reduce
the amount of CO2 emissions that pollute the atmosphere from fuel-
burning appliances. Domestic plumbing, hot water and heating installations
are specifically targeted. These systems produce about one quarter of the
UK’s carbon emissions and also draw significantly on finite fossil fuel
resources. This enlarged edition incorporates practical measures for efficient
use of fuel-burning plant and effective use of system controls.

Where necessary, existing topics are updated and developed to represent

new technologies and procedures. Guidance on regulation changes provides
for awareness for the needs of the disabled in the layout, design and use
of sanitary facilities, transport within buildings and accessibility of controls.

The established page format of simple illustrations, defined text and design
calculations where appropriate are retained as a comprehensive presentation
of subject matter. Legislative references and practice standards are provided
for further reading.

Roger Greeno, Guildford, 2005