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This schedule of links and useful web sites has been included to provide access to web sites and resources which contain useful information for electrical and mechanical services engineers. We have included sites which contain source information such as new legislation, guidance etc. Unfortunately, Services Design Associates cannot warrant the accuracy of the information provided on these web sites. The reader should take steps to validate any information received. |
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UTILITY REGULATORS
Office of Gas & Electricity Markets (ofgem)
OFWAT The Economic Regulator For The Water And Sewerage Industry In England And Wales
Office of Communications (Ofcom) The regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries
Energy Choices (Formerly Energywatch) Gas and Electricity Consumers Council http://www.energychoices.co.uk
Council of European Energy Regulators (CEER)
Association of Meter Operators (AMO) http://www.meteroperators.org.uk
The Distribution Code of Licensed Distribution Operators of Great Britain (Dcode)
RENEWABLE ENERGY, CARBON REDUCTION & SUSTAINABILITY
Building Research Establishment
BREEAM (BRE Environmental Assessment Method)
The Carbon Trust
Energy Saving Trust
Renewable Energy Association
Low Carbon Buildings Programme Website for phase one of the DTI’s low carbon buildings programme managed by the Energy Saving Trust http://www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk
Low Carbon Buildings Programme Phase 2 Website for phase two of the DTI’s low carbon buildings programme. http://www.lowcarbonbuildingsphase2.org.uk
HEALTH CARE GUIDANCE
The Department of Health http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/index.htm
NHS Estates The activities of the former NHS Estates have now largely be taken over by the Department of Health, Estates and Facilities Management
Health & Safety Executive, Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Services
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS
Department for Transport
Communities and Local Government The Department of Communities and Local Government has taken over the duties formerly carried by The Office of The Deputy Prime Minister and is responsible for building regulations and planning in England.
Environment Agency http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Competition Commission http://www.competition-commission.org.uk
Health & Safety Executive
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INSTITUTIONS AND ADVISORY ORGANISATIONS
The Association of Consulting Engineers (ACE)
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Formerly The Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) and The Institution of Incorporated Engineers (IIE)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
National Security Inspectorate (NSI) The NSI now incorporates The National Approval Council for Security Systems (NACOSS).
Heating and Ventilation Contractor’s Association (HVCA)
Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA)
Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA)
National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC)
Electrical Safety Council http://www.electricalsafetycouncil.org.uk
Council for the Registration of Gas Installers (CORGI)
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) UK body responsible for accrediting the competence of certification and inspection bodies
The Institute of Refrigeration (IOR)
The Institute of Gas Engineers and Managers (IGEM)
The Institute of Plumbing and Heating Engineering (IPHE)
The Institution of Lighting Engineers (ILE)
The Institution of Acoustics (IOA)
The Institute of Clerks of Works (ICW)
OTHER USEFUL LINKS
Adobe Acrobat Reader Free reader needed to view many documents available over the Internet http://www.adobe.com/products/
WinZip A commonly used file compression utility, free trial version Download http://www.winzip.com/downwz.htm
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