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Housesteads - Sound Insulation Design Advice - 0191 633 0103
The office that covers this area is: Newcastle
Phone Number: 0191 633 0103 Email: housesteads@e2consultants.co.uk
Commercial_Sound_Testing_Part_E is sometimes referred to as Commercial Sound Insulation Testing, Commercial Acoustic Testing, Commercial Part E Compliance, Commercial Sound Testing, Commercial Sound & Acoustic Insulation Testing.
Sound Insulation Testing for new or refurbished dwellings
In compliance with Part E of the Building Regulation in Housesteads and nationwide, we actively encourage clients to seek our services at the earliest opportunity.
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.
As part of our service in Housesteads 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.
Our consultants at Housesteads can guide you through the process to ensure the best possible chance of achieving sound test passes.
E2 Consultants 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.
Call 0191 633 0103 or email housesteads@e2consultants.co.uk to get a quote from one of Housesteads consultants..
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 Sound Insulation Design Advice information for your area, be sure to check out Sound-Testing-Newcastle.co.uk.
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