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Broughton Gifford - Domestic Sound Testing Part E - 0239 366 0106
The office that covers this area is: Portsmouth
Phone Number: 0239 366 0106 Email: broughton-gifford@e2consultants.co.uk
Sound Testing Part E is sometimes referred to as Domestic Sound Insulation Testing, Domestic Sound & Acoustic Insulation Testing, Domestic Part E Compliance, Domestic Sound Testing, Domestic Acoustic Testing.
E2 Consultants deliver Sound Insulation Testing for new or refurbished dwellings in compliance with Part E of the Building Regulation in Broughton Gifford and nationwide.
As part of our service in Broughton Gifford 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 Broughton Gifford 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 Broughton Gifford can guide you through the process to ensure the best possible chance of achieving sound test passes. Call 0239 366 0106 or email broughton-gifford@e2consultants.co.uk
Pre-Completion Testing In Broughton Gifford - 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) |
| 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. |
| 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) |
For further Domestic Sound Testing Part E information for your area, be sure to check out Sound-Testing-Portsmouth.co.uk.
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