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South Benfleet - Domestic Sound Insulation Design Advice - 020 3390 0301
The office that covers this area is: London
Phone Number: 020 3390 0301 Email: south-benfleet@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 South Benfleet and nationwide.
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.
As part of our service in South Benfleet 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 South Benfleet can guide you through the process to ensure the best possible chance of achieving sound test passes. Call 020 3390 0301 or email south-benfleet@e2consultants.co.uk
E2 Consultants in South Benfleet 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) |
| 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 Insulation Design Advice information for your area, be sure to check out Sound-Testing-London.co.uk.
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