Mechanical Electrical Systems for Historic Buildings: Profitable Tips for Professionals, Practical Information for Preservationists

Preface Acknowledgements Introduction In the beginning First Steps Further items needed to Prepare Contract Documents Awarding the Contract and Actual Construction Electric Power Life Safety Systems Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning Plumbing Acoustics and Vertical Transportation Scheduled Maintenance Case Histories of M/E Installations Appendix - A: Preliminary Work Prior to Creating Construction Documents Appendix - B: basic Guidelines for Prepararion of Construction Documents Appendix - C: Checklist for Engineered Plumbing and Fire Protection Systems Appendix - D: related Data Appendix - E: The Auditorium Building, Chicago Appendix - F: Tips on Handling Fiber Optic Cables and Components Appendix - G: The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (Revised 1990) Appendix - H: Building Conservation International's Guidelines for Mechanics Bibliography Index