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SWARCO eVolt supports East Lothian Council
The industry needs detail on new sprinkler systems, says AEI Cables S
systems mandatory in all new high-rise blocks over 11 metres. Stuart Dover, general manager of AEI Cables, said: “The detail in the
new guidance is critical so it would be helpful all round for the manufacturers and installers of the products for these systems to see how it is going to work in practice. “We would want to see sprinkler systems currently being specified
being covered by the new detail so they can be installed in the knowledge that all best practice has been followed in the interests of safety for all concerned. “The fire performance industry is welcoming the amendment and the
sooner the practical guidance can be rolled out then the sooner we can start to familiarise ourselves with it.” In April, the government announced an amendment to the statutory
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WARCO eVolt, one of the UK’s leading providers of electric
vehicle charging infrastructure, has installed 18 charging stations at a new Charging Hub at Wallyford Park & Choose (Bus/Rail), for East Lothian Council. Wallyford Park & Choose, which is
managed by the council, provides a hassle-free alternative for drivers looking to visit Edinburgh city centre and other destinations with over 300 free parking spaces, and frequent bus and rail connections. It is also conveniently located just off the A1 trunk road for drivers topping up on longer journeys north and south. In total, the new hub features 18
charging stations, including 2 of SWARCO eVolt’s 150kW high power chargers to cater for both destination and journey charging, and will provide essential charging infrastructure for electric vehicle (EV) drivers. East Lothian Council has invested
heavily in EV infrastructure over the past 18 months, with 83 publicly accessible charging points.
guidance to building safety regulations, known as Approved Document B, reducing the requirement for sprinkler systems from the current 30 metres to 11 metres. The Fire Safety Bill, which was introduced to Parliament in April, will
also empower fire and rescue services to take enforcement action and hold building owners to account if they do not comply with the law. The tried and tested generation of AEI Cables’ fire performance cabling ensure critical fire-safety circuits can continue to operate in the event of a fire from 30 minutes up to 120 minutes and often support systems which provide intelligence for the fire and rescue services. All AEI Cables’ products are supplied with approvals from independent bodies including BASEC and LPCB. It also holds approvals from organisations including Lloyds, the MoD, Network Rail and LUL and works to international standards around the world.
pecialist manufacturer AEI Cables is calling for the release of details as soon as possible covering new measures which will make sprinkler
ECS announces route to Registered Electrician status for ex-military
has announced that Defence Awarding Organisation electrical military qualifications for the Corps of Royal Engineers will form a route to an Installation Electrician occupation and ECS Registered Electrician status. The quality of training provided
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by the Royal School of Military Engineering (RSME) to the Royal Engineers at Chatham in Kent is extremely high, with personnel typically spending a minimum of five a half years in the Corps, inclusive of training to become artisan tradespeople in their relevant engineering specialism. However, military qualifications
have rarely, if ever, been fully recognised outside the armed forces, with many candidates having to undertake additional civilian vocational qualifications once they have made the transition from military life. The Joint Industry Board (JIB), National Electrotechnical Training (NET), Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) and Unite the Union have been working with the Royal Engineers at Chatham to map these worthwhile and valuable qualifications into the electrical industry.
he Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS)
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