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Sound Testing Technical Information

What are the Benefits of being accredited?

*SES is UKAS Accredited for Sound Insulation Testing

If you have been asked for a sound test by Building Control and don't really know what this involves or simply want a better view on the sound testing procedures, this section should enlighten you on the topic.

What is Sound Insulation Testing?

Sound insulation testing is a method of measuring and quantifying the amount of noise reduction achieved between different attached dwellings. When a new construction, or the conversion of an old construction results in two adjoining dwellings being separated by party elements (wall or floor), it is a Building Regulations requirement for this or these elements to be tested in terms of their sound insulation performance.

Do you require a Sound Insulation Test?

Under Approved Guidance Document E, Sound Insulation Tests will be necessary if you have or intend to:

Building a New Build development of 2 or more dwellings / Flats
Conversion of a single dwelling into Flats
Residential buildings such as a Nursing Home or Hotel
Not building under Robust Details

The numbers of tests that will be required will depend on the number and configuration of the dwellings involved. Under Approved Guidance Document E, if you have registered and built new build dwellings under Robust Details, then you should not need to carry out testing as long as you have followed their procedures.

The diagram below demonstrates Sound Insulation testing carried out in typical circumstances:

Why choose SES for Sound Insulation Testing?

UKAS Accredited
Time efficient site testing - minimum disruption
Same day results - avoid handover delays
Comprehensive report within 10 days
Experimental investigation
Liaison with your Building Control Officer, insurance body, or client
Free sound testing programmes designed specifically for your project at proposal stage
Compliance with Approved Document E of the Building Regulations 2000

Want to find out more?

For more information on Sound Insulation Testing requirements, have a look at:

Need to discuss your Sound Testing requirements?

If you require an Sound Insulation Test for your project or still want to find out more just give us a call on 01279 873380 or send us your enquiry by completing the enquiry form on the right of this page - and we’ll get straight back to you.

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