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APPOINTMENTS & COMPANY NEWS; INSULATION
Why should I consider water risk management? W
ater systems and services can be an afterthought in building design. Kitchen, toilets and other service
areas are designed to be attractive and easy to fi nd and use. However access for monitoring & maintenance is key with issues like cold water storage tanks being sited in diffi cult to access areas or squeezed into areas with little or no headroom for inspection.
Understanding water risk Water systems can also become breeding grounds for harmful bacteria – particularly Legionella, causing Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially fatal form of pneumonia.
Designing for resilience
Architects need to understand a clients’ water systems, associated equipment and its constituent parts ie: •
Whether the water temperature in all or some parts of the system is between 20-45°C.
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Is it stored or recirculated as part of the system?
Are there sources of nutrients ie rust,
sludge, scale, organic matter and biofi lms?
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Are the conditions likely to encourage bacteria to multiply?
Is it possible for water droplets to be produced? If so, can they be dispersed over a wide area ie showers and aerosols from cooling towers
Is it likely that employees, residents, visitors etc are more susceptible to infection due to age, illness, a weakened immune system? Could they be exposed to contaminated water droplets?
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What to include in your risk assessment •
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Management responsibilities, including the name of the competent person and a description of your system(s)
Competence/training of key personnel Identifi ed potential risk sources
Means of preventing the risk/ procedures in place to control risks
Monitoring, inspection and maintenance procedures
Records of the monitoring results and
Inspectas Water Risk Management Principal Consultant Steve Clare
inspection and checks
Arrangements to review the risk assessment regularly, particularly when there’s reason to suspect it is no longer valid
Fully understanding water risk management or involving water management specialists at the outset of building design, ensures early control of water issues. The resulting planned and preventative maintenance ensures ongoing water risk control and easily achievable and sustainable water risk compliance.
info@inspectas.co.uk inspectas.co.uk
Sanifl o launches Clear Water pump range
Sanifl o has unveiled its new Clear Water range, extending its expertise into clean water management. The line-up includes jet pumps, multi- stage pumps, domestic boosters, submersibles, and underground lifting stations – delivering fl ow rates up to 15 m3/hour and heads up to 54 m. From rainwater harvesting and garden irrigation to basement drainage and boosting household supply, the range provides a solution for every application. Saniboost domestic boosters feature integrated buffer tanks for smooth, quiet operation, while the Sanisub submersibles and Sanifos lifting stations tackle more demanding environments.
020 8842 0033 www.sfasanifl
o.co.uk
Preventing condensation Architects
SFS updates Dynamic Hinge Brochure
SFS has updated its brochure aimed at assisting fabricators, specifi ers and other customers in selecting the most appropriate hinge solutions for a wide range of applications. The brochure starts by giving a short overview of the services SFS provides, including application consultation,
development, manufacture and distribution solutions, as well as reliable after-sales services. The guide also highlights the suitability of each hinge for different applications. Rounding off the brochure is a section emphasising the critical importance of selecting the right fasteners for optimal hinge and door-set performance.
uk.sfs.com Sustainable solution at ARC 500 face growing pressure where PIR insulation, to design
buildings that minimise condensation risk while balancing thermal effi ciency. Celotex’s Technical Team highlights the importance of integrated design,
thermal bridging and ventilation strategies
work in harmony. By using tools such as Celotex’s U-Value and Condensation Risk calculators, architects can make evidence-based design decisions that meet BS 5250 and deliver resilient, comfortable buildings. This approach ensures moisture is managed effectively while supporting long-term building performance and compliance.
01473 822093
celotex.co.uk airtightness,
Hathaway and Building Systems UK were committed to ensuring ARC 500 is constructed as a net-zero carbon facility. The project aimed and achieved signifi cant environmental, social, and governance (ESG) credentials, including a BREEAM Excellent rating and an EPC A+
target, adding a valuable economic asset to the ARC 500 Birkenhead Freeport. Building Systems UK, a Tata Steel enterprise, provided a complete building envelope solution. This included Trisobuild® site assembled roof and wall systems featuring a newly developed profi le specifi cally designed for the offi ce areas of the building.
technical.envelopeproducts@tatasteeleurope.com
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