Africa ’ s only monthly publication serving the HEVAC & R sectors

ISSN 1812-772X

ISSN 1812-772X

August 2021 I Vol 37 No 6

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NEWS

3 SABS updates national standard on crucial fire detection and alarm systems

5 ECSA gazettes code of good practice for engineering sector

7 Daikin SA introduces new and improved unit

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

9 ‘ Cool walls ’ get a boost from US Green Building Council

11 CFCs may spend less time in atmosphere than thought

ASSOCIATIONS

13 New CoC App takes stride into the future

PROJECTS

32 Supermarket chain serviced with exceptional turnaround and quality

CONTRIBUTORS

39 Getting Technical : The effectiveness of UV

41 Support : Using hand-operated chain blocks

45 Professionals who care : Why commissioning is an important part of an HVAC project

47 Responsible Refrigeration : Quality and efficiency of service and / or repair

49 Contractor ’ s Corner : The importance of good workmanship