NEWTON, Mass., December 11, 2001?? Phoenix Controls is pleased to offer the second edition of its popular sourcebook for animal laboratories. This latest version includes a new section on ventilation of rodent holding rooms, with details on connecting ventilated cage racks to building ventilation systems. This particular application is quickly becoming the preferred method to use in rodent holding rooms because of the distinct benefits it offers.

In addition to discussing ventilation requirements unique to laboratory animal facilities, the book contains a compilation of relevant standards and guidelines. Illustrations and photos are numerous. The new, 67-page book is free to design engineers, facility directors and managers, caregivers and lab consultants.

Commenting on the original vivarium sourcebook, Harry Rozmiarek, D.V.M., Ph.D., Professor and Chief, Laboratory Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania states, ?This document should be in the hands of every design team working on laboratory animal facilities.? Copies may be ordered through the company Web site,www.phoenixcontrols.com

Phoenix Controls Corporation designs and manufactures precision airflow control and monitoring systems for use in critical room environments. Phoenix Controls Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc.

Honeywell Home and Building Control, a US $3.4-billion unit of Honeywell, provides products and services to create efficient, safe, comfortable environments. The business unit offers controls for heating, ventilation, humidification and air-conditioning equipment; security and fire alarm systems; home automation systems; energy-efficient lighting controls; and building management systems and services.