How to Pass a Smoke Shaft Air Tightness Test Smoke shaft airtightness testing has become an increasingly important requirement for residential and commercial developments throughout the UK. Whether you are constructing a high-rise apartment block, mixed-use development, student accommodation scheme, or commercial building, achieving the required smoke shaft leakage rate is essential to demonstrate compliance …
Thermal Imaging Inspections Can Save You Money When it comes to looking after a building, finding problems early can save a lot of money. Thermal imaging inspections are a practical way to identify issues that might otherwise go unnoticed. Using infrared technology, a thermal imaging survey can highlight areas of heat loss, electrical hotspots, moisture …
BS 8233 Noise Surveys & Assessments for Planning Applications If you are planning a new residential development, care home, student accommodation, hotel or mixed-use scheme, your Local Planning Authority (LPA) may require a noise assessment to demonstrate that future occupants will be adequately protected from environmental noise. A BS 8233 Noise Assessment can help establish …
Your Guide to Air Tightness Testing: What You Need to Know A well-designed building should be comfortable, energy efficient, and able to keep unwanted air leakage under control. One of the most effective ways to assess how well a building achieves this is through air tightness testing. At APT Sound Testing, we provide professional air …
Part E Sound Testing: A Guide to Building Regulations Sound Insulation Testing If you’re building new homes, converting an office into flats, or developing residential accommodation, Part E sound testing is likely to be an important part of your project. For many residential developments, Building Control requires sound insulation testing before signing off the work. …
A Glossary of Terms for Smoke Shaft Testing Smoke shaft systems are critical to fire safety in high-rise buildings and a key part of a smoke control system; therefore, the shaft’s airtightness is paramount. However, different terminology can confuse the average person preparing for air testing of their smoke shaft. To clarify some common air-testing …
Guide to Smoke Shaft Air Testing for High-Rise Developments APT Sound Testing’s team of ATTMA Level 2 engineers carries out smoke shaft air testing using UKAS-calibrated equipment, with all testing undertaken in accordance with the latest applicable standards and guidance, including ATTMA TSL Issue 1, CIBSE TM23:2022, BS EN 13829 and BS EN 12101-2:2017. Read …
Air Tightness Testing: What You Need to Know A well-built property should be comfortable, energy efficient and able to keep unwanted air leakage under control. This is where air tightness testing plays an important role. At APT Sound Testing, we provide professional air tightness testing across the UK, working on everything from individual homes and …
Good Environmental Conditions for Thermal Imaging Surveys At APT Sound Testing, we have completed thousands of Level 3 Thermographic Surveys across London, the Home Counties and the South of England. Our thermal imaging surveys help clients identify heat loss, air leakage, moisture intrusion, insulation defects and other building performance issues. Although modern thermal imaging cameras …
Air Source Heat Pumps: Noise, Planning & How to Reduce It In areas with moderate climates, heat pumps can provide a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional heating and cooling systems such as gas boilers and conventional air conditioning. An air source heat pump extracts heat from the outside air and transfers it into your …