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BS EN 60081:1998 + Amendment 4 to Double-capped Fluorescent Lamps PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 24 July 2010 11:21

bsiTitle: Double-capped fluorescent lamps. Performance specification
 
Customers are more aware than ever before of the performance of their electrical equipment.

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Safety of Machinery Standard BS EN ISO 13855 Amended PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 02 July 2010 09:40

bsiSafety of machinery. Positioning of safeguards with respect to the approach speeds of parts of the human body
 
If you design or manufacture machinery, you’ll already know how important safety is for your business.

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New Standard: BSEN 50540 Conductors for Overhead Lines PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 02 July 2010 08:17

bsiBS EN 50540:2010 Conductors for overhead lines. Aluminium conductors steel supported (ACSS)

Overhead lines are the backbone of electrical distribution systems. If you manufacture or specify cabling for this kind of application, you should be aware of a new standard.  

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New Standard for Energy Meters - BS 8431:2010 PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 02 July 2010 07:28

bsiBS 8431: Electrical Static Meters for Secondary Metering and Sub-metering.

Energy meters, mainly kWh meters, are a common requirement of electrical control panels, in many cases as part of a multiple function unit. Energy measurement is recognized as an essential element of energy management. This assists with the drive to reduce carbon emissions and to improve the commercial efficiency of manufacturing, commercial organizations and public services.

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BSI Environmental Management & Sustainability PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 15 March 2010 10:55

bsi environmentalHow does your organization measure up?
With more controls and requirements being placed on organizations with regard to environmental policy, including environmental management and corporate social responsibility (CSR), it is essential organizations can demonstrate to customers, owners and other stakeholders that they have put in place effective procedures and practices to safeguard the future.

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Kitemark Scheme for Fire alarm Installations PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 15 March 2010 09:25

bsi fire kitemarkThe Chief Fire Officers Association now strongly recommends third party certification by a UKAS accredited organization, for companies who design, install, commission and maintain fire detection and alarm systems. This now applies to al fire detection systems, as of 1st September 2008.

Turn this to your advantage by gaining a Kitemark licence for Fire Alarm Systems. This gives you the recommended certification and the competitive advantage the distinguished Kitemark symbol brings.

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BSI 2010 Fire Brochure Out Now PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 14 March 2010 22:18

bsi fire brochureDownload the brochure for standards, books and other useful material covering all aspects of fire precautions including:
Design
Materials testing
Detection
Means of escape
Extinguishing systems
Fire service equipment
Fire and emergency lighting books.

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BS 5839-9 Draft for Public Comment PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 08 February 2010 09:49
bsi logoBS 5839-9 Part 9
Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings
Code of practice for the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of emergency voice communication systems


Review end date: 28 Feb 2010

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Newly Amended Standard for Circuit Breakers BSEN60947-2 PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 06 February 2010 20:27

bsi logoBS EN 60947-2 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear.
Circuit-breakers

Amended by amendment December 2009.
Amends and replaces BS EN 60947-2:2006 which remains current.

Link to BSEN 60947-2

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British Standards - A Key Standard for Luminaires has Recently been Amended. PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 22 December 2009 10:35

bsi logoBS EN 60598-1:2008 Luminaires . General requirements and tests
 
BS EN 60598-1 specifies general requirements for luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltages up to 1 000 V. The requirements and related tests of this standard cover: classification, marking, mechanical construction and electrical construction. Ensure you’re up to date with the latest edition.

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Reduce Risk, Increase Trust with the New BS EN 61508 Functional Safety Series PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 22 July 2010 12:12

bsiFunctional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems.
 
Failure of safety systems can result in damage or injury and your customers could lost trust in you.

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New Standard for Fire Detection - BS EN 54-23:2010 PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 02 July 2010 09:20

bsiBS EN 54-23:2010 Fire detection and fire alarm systems. Fire alarm devices.

Visual alarm devices BS EN 54-23 specifies the requirements, test methods and performance criteria for visual alarm devices in a fixed installation to signal a visual warning of a fire between the fire detection and fire alarm system and the occupants of a building.

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Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) BS EN 61000-4-4 Amended PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 02 July 2010 07:55

bsiBS EN 61000-4-4:2004 + Amendment 1:2010 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Testing and measurement techniques. Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test

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BS 8519 A New Standard for Fire Protection PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 13 April 2010 13:03

bsi logoBS 8519:2010 Selection and installation of fire-resistant power and control cable systems for life safety and fire-fighting applications. Code of practice

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BS ISO 26382:2010 Understand Cogeneration Systems – Energy for the 21st Century PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 15 March 2010 09:57

bsi logoCogeneration systems. Technical declarations for planning, evaluation and procurement
  
With attention focused on sustainable technology, cogeneration offers both environmental and cost advantages. By harnessing both electrical energy and usable heat, cogeneration is a thermodynamically efficient use of fuel, ideally suited for 21st century demands.

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BSI KITEMARK® Scores A Superbrand Hat Trick PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 15 March 2010 08:47

bsi logoFor the third successive year, BSI Kitemark, one of the country’s most widely recognised and respected indicators of quality, has achieved the accolade of being listed in the prestigious Top 500 Business Superbrands chart. This year Kitemark, which was evaluated in the Support Services – Associations and Accreditations category, was placed 170 in the chart overall.

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BSI Publishes Energy Management Report PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 13 March 2010 08:20
bsi logoA report into energy management in the UK, which has been published by the British Standards Institution (BSI), concludes the prime driver of interest in controlling or reducing energy use is cost, with concern over protecting the climate a distant second. The most common energy management procedure currently in place is communicating to employees. Around a third state they have energy management policies and plans. Fewer than one in five respondents either communicate to external stakeholders on energy management or encourage energy efficiency across the supply chain.

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BSI's Carbon Neutrality Conference 19 May 2010 PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 06 February 2010 21:04

cbi londonTrying to reduce your carbon footprint? Learn how to become carbon neutral whilst still maintaining your business growth.

Attend BSI's Carbon Neutrality conference to understand how to become carbon neutral, run a carbon neutral event, or develop carbon neutral products or services. Hear all about the new specification published by British Standards on carbon neutrality and understand how to make immediate improvements in order to reduce your greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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BSI New Book - Risk Management of Machinery and Work Equipment PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 22 December 2009 11:57

bsi risk managementUnderstanding the legislation, Directives and standards that apply to machinery and work equipment can be a difficult task. If your organization uses or supplies machinery as part of its operations, you’ll need a clear understanding of what’s required for legal compliance. And employers and staff in any field of work must familiarize themselves with their rights and duties in the workplace under new legislation.

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British Standards - Clear Thinking for Consortia PAS 98 PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 22 December 2009 10:15

bsi logoWhile there was a time when companies would never consider working alongside the competition, today's marketplace demands a more flexible approach. Collaboration is fast becoming par for the course. For example, large government contracts often require expertise that goes far beyond any one company's capacity to deliver. Forming a consortium brings together the right experience in the right place, and it can mean the difference between winning or losing a tender.

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