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CONTENTS

Part One Introduction

Building Services in the Construction Process

Legislative and support documents

Health and Safety at Work etc. Act

The Building Act

The Water Industry Act

British, European and International Standards

Building Research Establishment

Loss Prevention Certification Board

Design and installation standards

Part Two Cold Water and Supply Systems

Rain cycle – sources of water supply

Acidity and alkalinity in water

Filtration of water

Storage and distribution of water

Disinfection of water

Valves and taps

Joints on water pipes

Polyethylene (Polythene) Water Pipes

Pipe jointing materials

Direct system of cold water supply

Indirect system of cold water supply

Hard and soft water ...

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