Cable Management


and the like to support cables to avoid damage to the cables and terminations. Furthermore, amongst other things, buried cables should be suitably marked with tape/cable covers (522.8). Presence of fl ora and/or mould growth – requires the designer to take account of the effects of plants, trees and the ingress of mould growth (522.9).


Presence of fauna – recognises that wildlife can have a serious negative impact on an installation. Rodents can gain access through very small openings; large animals can cause significant damage to cables and the like. Designers and installers must make use of both suitable wiring systems and correct locations to avoid damage (522.10).


Solar radiation and ultraviolet radiation – where solar or ultraviolet radiation is likely to have a significant effect, a suitable wiring system must be selected and erected or properly shielded (522.11). Seismic eff ects – are unlikely to be an issue in the UK (522.12).


Movement or air (522.13) and Nature of processed or stored materials (522.14) is covered in other parts of BS 7671. Building design – requires the designer to take due account of where structural movement is likely to exist and potentially create excessive mechanical stress. This typically happens in larger


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Circular Lighting Live 24 Recolight shares details of the conference programme.


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n instant success on its debut in 2022, Circular Lighting Live has become the defi ning gathering of the supply chain to assess its progress towards net zero. A visit to Circular Lighting Live, shows just how far the lighting industry has come in the last few years. The one-day conference and exhibition is organised by UK’s leading environmental compliance scheme Recolight.


Aimed at the full supply chain, including manufacturers, suppliers and specifi ers, it takes place on Wednesday 9 October 2024 at the Royal College of Physicians in London.


The event brings together over 300 of the lighting industry’s top executives to consider how our sector can become part of the circular economy. On the agenda in 2024 is the legislative and regulatory landscape, the role AI can play in assisting fi rms with data, the opportunities and challenges of the emerging lighting remanufacturing ‘ecosystem’, 3D printing, circular design and sustainable materials including bioplastics.


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Speakers include Signify chief design offi cer, Ton Borsboom, who will explore if AI and digitalisation represents the next revolution in sustainable design, and Orms architect Rachel Hoolahan, who will explain how each luminaire is set to get its own materials ‘passport’.


For 2024, the organisers have a more expansive exhibition fl oor and included a dedicated track for lighting designers.


In the Designer’s Track, lighting designer Paul Beale, founder of 18 Degrees, will share how a decision to salvage hundreds of offi ce lights ignited a journey to forge connections throughout the industry.


Free to specifi ers, Circular Lighting Live 2024 will feature leading experts, specifi ers and policy makers who will share their insights into forthcoming standards and legislation, emerging technologies and new business models.


Exhibitors include ASD Lighting, BELL Lighting, Glamox, Holophane, Llumarlite, Regen Initiative, Signify and Stoane Lighting.


Ray Molony, event chair, commented: “Many have well-established environmental plans in place and will cheerfully deluge you with data about the provenance of their luminaires. Others are just embarking on their journey towards a circular economy. But what’s clear is that the mass movement has begun and it’s gaining momentum. Phrases like ‘remanufacturing’, ‘circularity’ or ‘embedded carbon’ are becoming common currency, and lighting designers are having serious conversations with clients about reusing luminaires.” The early bird discounted booking rate ends on Thursday 31 July. Further details and bookings are available at www.circularlighting.live


"Simply stated, Regulation 132.5.1 requires that ‘the design of the electrical installation shall take into account the environmental conditions to which it will be subjected’."


and taller buildings where relative movement is required as part of the build (522.15).


This article has only touched upon the various environmental factors to be considered by designers and installers. Reference should also be made to Appendix 5 of BS 7671 for the applicability of the various codes detailed in Section 522.


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