Offices Nationwide
Sound Transmissions
Paths can be interrupted by insulation and blocking air paths. A material's insulation is governed by mass, stiffening and damping...more
Sound Privacy
Privacy describes the perceived sound reduction across a wall, a function of both sound insulation and background noise...more
Part L2B
Conservation of fuel and power
Guidance for work to existing buildings including alterations, conversions and extensions.
Ottery St. Mary - Sound Insulation Design Advice - 01752 687 017
The office that covers this area is: Plymouth
Phone Number: 01752 687 017 Email: ottery-st-mary@e2consultants.co.uk
Commercial_Sound_Testing_Part_E is sometimes referred to as Commercial Sound Testing, Commercial Sound & Acoustic Insulation Testing, Commercial Part E Compliance, Commercial Acoustic Testing, Commercial Sound Insulation Testing.
Sound Insulation Testing for new or refurbished dwellings
In compliance with Part E of the Building Regulation in Ottery St. Mary 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 Ottery St. Mary 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 Ottery St. Mary can guide you through the process to ensure the best possible chance of achieving sound test passes. Call 01752 687 017 or email ottery-st.-mary@e2consultants.co.uk
E2 Consultants in Ottery St. Mary 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.
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-Plymouth.co.uk.
Copyright 2024 E2 Specialist Consultants Limited
Company No. 06728970