Laboratories: Design, Safety, and Project Management Book

	Preface
	Introduction
	Definitions
	Abbreviations used
	Types of laboratory
Pt. I	Project Management
1	Obtaining the brief (project definition)	3
2	Developing the brief (engineering definition)	9
3	Use of external resources	16
4	Construction and procurement	19
5	Refurbishment	23
6	Commissioning	27
Pt. II	Design
7	Civil and building design	37
8	Mechanical design	61
9	Electrical services	80
10	Controls for mechanical services	109
11	Local exhaust ventilation	126
Pt. III	Safety
12	Safety considerations	167
13	Bibliography	195
	App. A. Laboratories - initial briefing data sheet	201
	App. B. Typical laboratory data sheets	202
	App. C. The role of the handover manager	208
	App. D. Typical laboratory layout drawings and sequential or overlay style of generating layouts	210
	App. E. Comparison of fume cupboard systems	221
	App. F. Typical contents of an operating and maintenance manual	236
	App. G. Laboratory briefing: checklist of functions performed	240
	App. H. Fire considerations	242
	App. J. Consultants' interview checklist	246
	Index	249