How to Pass a Smoke Shaft Air TestAchieving success in a smoke shaft air test is vital for ensuring building safety and regulatory compliance. However, passing the test on the first attempt can be challenging. Here’s a condensed guide outlining essential steps to prepare your smoke shaft for the air tightness test: For comprehensive assistance …
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Conducting a Smoke Shaft Air Test Many clients often inquire about the necessity of conducting air testing on their smoke shafts. Let’s delve deeper into the reasons behind this practice and how it ensures safety and compliance with relevant legislation and standards such as BS 9999 and BS 9991. Smoke Shaft Air Test ServicesIf the …
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Extractor Fan Testing Overview with APT Sound Testing In adherence to the new regulations outlined in Part F of Building Regulations, it is now mandatory for standard intermittent extractor fans, commonly found in bathrooms and kitchens of new buildings, to undergo air flow rate measurement on-site. These results must be submitted to the building control …
UKAS Accredited Sound Testing for London & UK We provide UKAS accredited sound testing for London and the whole of the UK as required by Approved Document E of the Building Regulations. We undertake sound testing on all types of residential buildings and commercial buildings. We also undertake sound testing on schools and buildings containing …
Looking at Smoke Shaft Testing & Building Regulations There is a number of building regulations and guidance for undertaking air testing to Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) smoke shafts. Here’s a summary of the main regulations and standards: Approved Documents: • The Approved Document B – this provides guidance on fire safety and mentions the role …
Introduction to Sound Insulation Testing Sound insulation testing is a mandatory assessment according to Approved Document E, which evaluates the sound insulation efficacy of party walls and floors between dwellings. Typically conducted as properties near completion, the testing determines compliance with the minimum Building Regulation Part E standards for sound insulation. The responsibility for arranging …
Comprehensive Air Tightness Testing services Across the United KingdomAPT Sound Testing offers comprehensive Air Tightness Testing services across the United Kingdom. Our expertise covers a wide spectrum of projects, ranging from individual dwellings to large-scale commercial structures. With UKAS accreditation for both Air and Sound testing, we ensure compliance with Building Regulations and Standards. This …
The Pathway to Good Acoustic Design There are many important acoustic design considerations when designing for apartment blocks, which requires both airborne wall and floor and impact floor testing to be taken into account. Here are a few of the main acoustic considerations: >>> Ensure all penetrations are fully sealed where they terminate through floors and they are …