Sound Testing

Acoustic Testing (also known as acoustic insulation or sound insulation testing) is simply a test that checks a buildings compliance with Part E of the Building Regulations.

Under Building Regulations part E it states, if you have or intend to:

• Build a New Build development of 2 or more dwellings / flats.
• Converting a former single dwelling into flats.
• Building a Nursing Home or rooms for residential use i.e. Hotel or Hostel.
• Not building under Robust Details.

Then you will probably need to carry out Sound Insulation Tests for the development. The numbers of tests that will be required will depend on the number and configuration of the dwellings involved.

You may also require:

• CODE for Sustainable Homes
• SAP Calculations
• Air Pressure Testing
• Domestic EPC