Sound Insulation Testing
Impact Acoustics provide accredited sound tests for building control
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Sound Insulation Testing for Part E of the Building Regulations
Impact Acoustics can provide sound insulation testing to be carried out in accordance with Part E of the Building Regulations England and Wales. Sound testing is a compulsory requirement of the building regulations for both new build and refurbished dwellings where they are separated by a habitable partition wall.
All of the sound testing is undertaken by accredited and qualified engineers as required by building control.
Am I ready for testing?
At Impact Acoustics we pride ourselves on providing cost effective and efficient service as to assist with the closing stages of your project. To ensure that the sound insulation testing runs smoothly; the following should be in place prior to testing:
- 240V power should be installed fixed and live.
- The walls and ceilings should have no holes or gaps
- All windows and doors should be installed, fixed and hung.
- The site where possible should be quiet during testing.
- All soft furnishings and carpet should be laid after testing has passed.
Need help with the design of your party walls or party floors?
In partnership with the sound insulation testing; Impact Acoustics provide a detailed acoustic design/specification, to ensure your project will pass the sound test. Whether the service is required from development or is need for remedial work; Impact acoustics have the knowledge and expertise to guide you through your project to ensure a smooth outcome. Please see Building Acoustics for more details
Impact Acoustics work nationally and are able to provide sound testing throughout the UK. For more information and a low cost quote please contact us.
Step by Step Guide to Sound Insulation Testing
With extensive experience of sound insulation testing reports in Warwickshire, London, Cornwall, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Kent, Dorset, Hertfordshire , Devon, Sussex, and throughout the UK this is a very basic breakdown of how the sound testing is undertaken:
01
Source Room Noise
We make a very very loud sound on one side of the party wall or party floor (Airborne Sound Testing) and measure this diffuse sound.
02
Recieving Room Measurement
Once we have established the source room noise; we then measure the noise as transferred from the source room through the party wall or floor (this is then repeated for different speaker positions)
03
Background Correction
With all speakers off we measure the background noise in the receiving room for correction to the measured level of the receiving room measurement (02)
04
Reverberation Measurement
The final correction is for reverberation within the receiving room,. This is done by measuring the decay of the reverberant energy once the speaker is switched off.
How much does Sound Insulation Testing cost
acoustic testing price or sound insulation testing price depends on what has been built or refurbished and there for will result in how many tests and what type of tests need to be undertaken. Impact acoustics additionally offer sound insulation design advice and the price and cost for sound insulation assessments will also depend on what has been built and how many details need to be considered. contact impact acoustics for a competitive quotation today
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