Sound Insulation Testing
Since 1st July 2003 Sound Insulation testing has been a mandatory requirement.
The requirement is detailed in Approved Document E of the Building Regulations 2000 -Resistance to the Passage of Sound. This covers all newly constructed properties (those not registered with the Robust Details Scheme) and for properties undergoing a change of use which will result in new dwellings being created (known as a material change of use).
Sound Insulation tests are also a requirement in some other types of new build property such as hostels, hotels, residential care homes and student accommodation. Such properties are described as 'Rooms for Residential Purposes' in Approved Document E.
The Dragonfly Acoustics consultancy team is experienced in Sound Insulation testing (also referred to as Sound Testing, Acoustic Testing or Noise Testing) and in the on-site diagnosis of noise transmission problems. All testing is undertaken in accordance with the requirements of Approved Document E; and the relevant international standards, ISO140:1998 and ISO717:1997.
Dragonfly Acoustics is not just a test organisation. As acoustic consultants we can supply detailed, independent advice on any remedial works which may be required such as the construction of floating floors, dry lining of walls and many other specialist sound attenuation treatments.
We have included a Sound Insulation Testing 'Checklist' as a downloadable PDF file below. Dragonfly Acoustics advises completing the checklist below prior to undertaking Sound Insulation tests at your site. If the answer to all the checklist questions is ‘Yes’ then testing can be completed at your site. It may still be possible to conduct Sound Insulation tests at your site despite answering ‘No’ on the checklist, however, please contact us for advice.
We offer very competitive rates, particularly in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the North East of England.
All the information contained on this page is available to download as a PDF file below.
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Approximate Cost: £300
Prices are for sites within 30 miles of Dragonfly Acoustics Offices at YO8 3SA. Prices are for guidance purposes only, are subject to contract and may change without notice. Please contact us to confirm a price.
Associated Documents:
- Approved Document E 2003 (5.63MB)
- Approved Document E 2003 - including 2004 amendments.pdf
- Dragonfly Datasheet - Sound Insulation Testing (409kb)
- Downloadable PDF Version of the information contained within the website on Sound Insulation Testing.
- Dragonfly Datasheet - Sound Insulation Testing Checklist (320kb)
- Downloadable PDF checklist for Sound Insulation Testing.