Preparing Your Smoke Shaft for a Successful Air Test Achieving a compliant air test for your smoke shaft is a critical step toward project sign-off, especially for systems designed for Automatic Opening Ventilation (AOV). With strict airtightness targets and challenging access conditions, careful planning and preparation are essential. Here’s our practical roadmap to help you …
Noise Surveys and Acoustic Consultancy in London APT Sound Testing is a professional noise and acoustic consultancy operating across Greater London and the Home Counties. Our fully qualified and highly experienced consultants provide expert advice and undertake detailed acoustic surveys covering all aspects of sound and noise. This includes the investigation of noise complaints, BS …
Discover the Power of Thermal Imaging Surveys APT Sound Testing provide UKAS accredited sound testing & Thermal Imaging Surveys for London and the whole of the UK as required by Approved Document E of the Building Regulations. We undertake projects on all types of residential buildings and commercial buildings. We also undertake sound testing on …
Thermal Imaging Surveys Thermal imaging, also known as thermography, is a non-invasive inspection technique that detects infrared radiation emitted by objects. While infrared energy is invisible to the human eye, thermal imaging cameras can capture it and convert it into colour-coded images that clearly display temperature variations across a surface. These temperature differences allow thermal …
Preparing Your Smoke Shaft for an Air Tightness Test Elevate fire safety standards with comprehensive air tightness testing and remediation.Accredited Air Pressure Testing (APT) solutions help you meet regulatory requirements, improve smoke control performance, and protect building occupants. Ensuring the safety and compliance of smoke shafts is a critical component of any building’s fire safety …
The Role of Acoustic Consultants in Construction Have you ever wondered how buildings are designed to be quiet and peaceful? The secret often lies in professional acoustic consultancy. This service plays a key role in making sure your construction or renovation project meets noise regulations. Understanding the importance of site surveys is the first step …
Professional Noise and Acoustic Consultancy APT Sound Testing is a professional noise and acoustic consultancy firm operating in Greater London and the Home Counties. Our fully qualified and highly experienced consultants can provide expert advice and conduct survey analysis into all aspects of sound, such as investigating complaints into excessive noise and/or a BS 4142 …
Sound Testing Services on London DevelopmentsLondon is a huge city containing over 8 million people. In this crowded environment it is essential that noise transference between properties in kept to a minimum between new and existing buildings for the occupant’s wellbeing. To help control noise issues APT Sound Testing undertakes UKAS accredited Part E sound …
The 5 Steps for a Planning Noise Assessment Impact assessment Prior to the noise survey the acoustic consultant will need to know the noise parameters set by the local environmental protection team for the required noise impact assessment. 1st Step – Baseline situation It will usually be necessary to have a full understanding of the …
Thermal Imaging Surveys for Commercial Buildings Thermal imaging (thermographic) surveys are one of the most effective diagnostic tools for identifying heat loss in commercial buildings across London and the South East. Using advanced infrared technology, these surveys clearly highlight where energy is escaping, often revealing issues that building owners are completely unaware of. Many of …