BSRIA Guide BG 9/2011 Rules of thumb. Guidelines for building services. 5th edition

Publication Year

2011

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Compiles numerous heuristics to assist engineers in the initial stages of designing a building and its services. These values help to inform project inception and outline briefing, feasibility planning, the assessment of global loads and space requirements. Covers equipment and solar loads, comfort factors, system features, energy and carbon issues, water consumption, electrical systems, and cost data.

Document History

Superseded by BG 84/2024 'Space and weight allowances', BG 85/2024 'Mechanical criteria', BG 86/2024 'Electrical criteria' and BG 87/2024 'Useful information guide' (BSRIA, 2024). Supersedes 4th edition - BG 14/2003.

Author

Hawkins, G.

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