Battle of the electrics: historic buildings do not generally cater for any form of electrical installation but all buildings in use need to have electrics installed

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The potential use of a building has to be considered when installing electrical services in historic buildings. English Heritage promotes minimum intrustion although cables may have to be routed into existing architectural features. They can often be painted the same colour as the surface to which they are fixed or alternatives, such as central batteries should be investigated. Radio linked technology would help to reduce the number of wires required for commuication.

Equipment and supplies, Historic buildings

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New lights for old: refurbishment of existing luminaires can be a cost effectie way of upgrading a lighting installation

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All VDT workstations must comply with legislation by the end of 1996 and the lighting industry should see an increase in refurbishment projects. This is preferable to replacing an entire installation with new fittings but care is need to ensure that refurbishment achieves the required result. Upgrading existing luminaires is specialised, and work may have to be undertaken in controlled conditions in specialist facilities.

Remodeling and renovation, Lighting

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Automatic for the people: compulsory testing for emergency luminaires is a drain on resources but it has to be carried out

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Standards for emergency lighting are being tightened and the building operator therefore has more responsibility to ensure that it meets legal obligations. Emergency lighting needs to be tested regularly and this must be accompanied by associated paperwork. Automatic test systems for emergency luminaires can be costly for the customer, but such systems pay for themselves extremely quickly.

Electric Lighting and Wiring Equipment, Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing, Emergency Lighting Systems, Testing, Emergency lighting

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