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Sound Absorption
The loss of sound energy when sound waves come into contact with an absorbent material such as ceilings, walls, floors and other objects...more
The purpose is to limit sound transmissions to a level that will not threaten the health of occupants.
Glasgow - Commercial Part E Sound Testing - 0141 894 0107
The counties covered by this office are:
County Antrim, Tayside, Stirlingshire, West Lothian, Clackmannanshire, Perthshire, County Tyrone, Fife, Ayrshire, County Down, Borders, Dunbartonshire, Central, County Fermanagh, Renfrewshire, Lanarkshire, County Londonderry, Lothian, Highlands and Islands, Argyll, Aberdeenshire, Inverness-shire, County Armagh, Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway, Banffshire, Grampian,
Phone Number: 0141 894 0107 Email: glasgow@e2consultants.co.uk
Commercial_Sound_Testing_Part_E is sometimes referred to as Commercial Part E Compliance, Commercial Sound Testing, Commercial Sound & Acoustic Insulation Testing, Commercial Acoustic Testing, Commercial Sound Insulation Testing.
In Glasgow, E2 Consultants can deliver Sound Insulation Testing for new or refurbished dwellings in compliance with Part E of the Building Regulation.
As part of our service in Glasgow we can also offer advice on the additional requirements of Approved Document Part E including the control of reverberation in common areas and the performance of internal walls and floors.
We actively encourage clients to seek our services at the earliest opportunity as it is possible that the noise mitigation measures required in some instances, could dictate significant changes to external and internal layouts. Therefore our early involvement could remove the need for costly revisions.
E2 Consultants in Glasgow are specialists in the provision of high quality and practical acoustic consultancy to both the public and private sectors; typically working with residential and commercial developers, architects, planning consultants, industry, local planning authorities and environmental services.
Our consultants at Glasgow can guide you through the process to ensure the best possible chance of achieving sound test passes. Call 0141 894 0107 or email glasgow@e2consultants.co.uk
Pre-Completion Testing - The following table outlines the sets of tests that are required for new and converted properties.
| Property Types | Test Requirements |
Dwelling-houses Including bungalows |
Normally, one set of tests should comprise of two individual Sound Insulation Tests (SITs)(two airborne tests):1. Living room (wall) And 2.Bedroom (wall) |
Flats with separating floor but not walls |
Normally, one set of tests should comprise of four individual SITs (2 x airborn, 2 x impact): 1. Living room (Airborn), 2.Living room (Impact), 3. Bedroom (airborn) and 4. Bedroom (Impact) |
Flats with separating floor and walls |
Normally, one set of tests should comprise of six individual SITs (4 x airborne, 2 x impact): 1. living room/living room (floor, airborne), 2. living room/living room (floor, impact), 3. bedroom/bedroom (floor, airborne), 4. bedroom/bedroom (floor, impact), 5. living room/living room (wall, airborne) and 6. bedroom/bedroom (wall, airborne) |
Rooms for Residential Purposes |
To conduct a set of tests, the sound insulation between the main rooms should be measured according to the principals set out above for new buildings and material change of use, but adapting them to suit the circumstances. |
For further Commercial Part E Sound Testing information for your area, be sure to check out Sound-Testing-Glasgow.co.uk.
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