Starting at the basics of UPS, content considers standards, classifi-cations, concepts and different topologies behind an assembly. It outlines the necessity for making the right choices on design for protecting modern critical loads. The presentation evaluates ‘transformer-based’ design and ‘transformer-less’ equivalents. It looks at the evolution of design concepts, comparing monolithic and contemporary modular systems, finishing by referencing both centralized and decentralised parallel architecture.

The topic starts with an overview of the CIBSE document, TM39 Building Energy Management, before looking at other prevalent Energy Distribution & Energy Management standards and regulations in more detail. We then delve into a more detailed investigation of the settings and challenges involved in achieving this difficult task in a modern small building environment. The session draws to a close with a view on energy data gathering equipment presently in the market, and the growing number of energy management solutions now developing in the same marketplace. We conclude by presenting the benefits of such across all utilities.

This presentation starts by defining true Limited Fire Hazard, in terms of ignitability, propagation, smoke and toxicity, covering the ‘Fire Triangle’ and ‘Fire Retardant Systems’. It outlines materials that would be suitable for Limited Fire Hazard applications, and more importantly, those that are NOT!

Global compliance is an important aspect considered, identifying CERTIRED, FIRAS and FRACS schemes designed to improve performance and standards for manufacturers and suppliers, installation contractors and fire risk assessors. Installation products under fire conditions are fully appreciated.