Lindapter has announced the release of their NEW brochure, showcasing approved solutions for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) building service connections.

Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017 and Dame Judith Hackitt’s report on Building Regulations and Fire Safety, the UK introduced the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA), which reformed regulation across the construction and residential property sectors. This legislation covers all buildings, not just high-rise residential ones, and aims to create a more robust safety framework. Key components include the establishment of a Building Safety Regulator and new competency requirements for professionals involved in designing and constructing higher-risk residential buildings.

The BSA defines Duty Holder Roles, which include:

• Client
• Principal Contractor
• Principal Designer
• Contractor
• Designer

For MEP contractors and designers, these roles come with legal obligations and responsibilities to ensure greater building safety. Failure to comply with the BSA is a breach of the law, so it is crucial for those in Duty Holder roles to take their responsibilities seriously.

MEP contractors must ensure Competence and Compliance, including maintaining the “Golden Thread of Information.” This refers to the web of critical information about a building’s construction, materials, fire safety measures, and more, which must be accurately recorded and preserved throughout the building’s lifecycle. MEP contractors are required to use products that are fit for purpose, with proper approvals, product passports, traceability, and testing according to European Technical Assessments (ETAs). In addition, they must ensure that installation operatives have the necessary skills, knowledge, experience, and behaviours (SKEB) to carry out work to a high standard.

To support MEP contractors in meeting these BSA requirements, Lindapter manufactures products to the highest standards, backed by a range of independent approvals and rigorous in-house testing. Their ISO 9001 accreditation ensures full product traceability throughout the manufacturing process. Lindapter also offers on-site training to enhance the skills and knowledge of MEP installers, boosting workforce competency and ensuring compliance with the BSA.

MEP Brochure

As part of its commitment to closing product awareness and knowledge gaps, Lindapter has produced a 28-page brochure highlighting its unique range of approved steelwork connection solutions for MEP building services. The brochure is designed for anyone involved in the design or installation of building services.

Lindapter steelwork connection products are widely used worldwide and offer an adjustable, faster, and cost-effective alternative to on-site drilling or welding. Their decking fixings, designed for installation inside the dovetail re-entrant channel of decking profiles, provide a zero-impact solution, eliminating the need for drilling and avoiding the production of silica dust from the concrete deck.

The brochure explains why MEP contractors should choose Lindapter, outlining the key benefits of using their connection solutions. It includes numerous examples of typical applications, project case studies, information about Lindapter’s free technical support services, and details of independent product approvals.

The brochure features typical applications, including connection solutions for:

• Fire Protection Systems
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Strut Channel Applications
• Offsite MEP Modules

Each section includes real-life project photographs, descriptions of solutions, and 3D renders to help readers quickly understand and visualise the applications relevant to their own projects.

To learn more about Lindapter’s solutions for the MEP and Building Services sectors, download the brochure here.