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Sound Insulation Testing

Building Regulations Part E requires sound insulation testing to ensure that partition walls and floors meet the required standards for sound insulation. Vision Energy has worked on a large number of projects across the UK to design and test in accordance with Building Regulations Part E.

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Building Compliance Sound insulation testing for residential and commercial developments Airborne and impact sound testing in accordance with Part E Next-day certification available Pre-completion design advice and specification review

What Is Sound Insulation Testing?

Sound insulation testing is carried out to determine the reduction of sound through partition walls and floors of neighbouring properties. Building Regulations Part E sets out minimum reductions for both airborne and impact sound that indicate sound reduction is at an adequate level for the intended building use.

Performance Standards — New Build Residential Dwellings

  • Airborne Sound Insulation (DnTw+Ctr) — Walls & Floors: minimum 45dB
  • Impact Sound Insulation (LnTw+Ctr) — Floors: maximum 62dB

Testing Requirements

Building Regulations Part E states that a minimum of one set of tests should be carried out for every 10 dwellings. One set of tests consists of: 2× Airborne wall tests, 2× Airborne floor tests, 2× Impact floor tests.

Certification

Next-day certification is available. The reports provided will satisfy Building Control provided all tests meet the standards in Building Regulations Part E.