Posted on May 20, 2022 In the field of acoustics and sound insulation testing, there are a large number of terms and abbreviations can be quite hard to follow. To try and make this easier to understand, we have written the following list, which should help you to decipher the main terms and abbreviations relating to acoustics …
APT provides acoustic design and sound insulation testing and consultancy to help architects, developers and homeowners achieve the minimum requirements of Part E of the Building Regulations for new build and/or conversion projects. Sound transfer between walls in dwellings is a common problem and its often down to poor-quality construction – this is often down to the contractors …
Depending on the building certification standard you are wanting to achieve i.e., BREEAM, LEED and/or WELL certification, you may need to carry out an initial detailed assessment of air quality followed by ongoing long-term monitoring. Typical indoor air quality pollutants that require monitor range from volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) Formaldehyde to key gas indicators such …
Improving your Air Testing with Good Construction Detailing Air Testing is the simplest and most popular method used in the construction industry to confirm compliance with Part L of the Building Regulations. The air test is simply a test of the building fabric integrity. Draughts and heat loss often occur wherever there is a hole …
At APT Sound Testing, we offer Airborne and Impact Sound Insulation Testing in accordance with Part E of the Building Regulations and, where required sound testing on Schools BB93 & BREEAM. Under Part E of Building Regulations, this is a requirement for new and converted dwellings where there is a separating partition wall or floor. …
How Many Air Tightness Tests do I need? The air tightness test can be carried out on a selection of dwellings/ building types – three units of each type or 50% of that type, whichever is fewer. It many cases it is necessary to test all plots, otherwise a 2m3/hr/m2 penalty must be applied to …
With the tightening of Building Regulations Part L later this year, it is now mandatory that air tightness testing is carried out to all new flats, houses and commercial buildings. Previously, it was possible to undertake testing to a just a sample of the units; however, this wasn’t deemed accurate and so the new regulations …
Is Air Tightness Testing Mandatory on all New Dwellings? Yes! From June 2022 all new builds need to demonstrate a minimum level of air permeability of 8m³/h.m²; however, this figure is often lower to align with the design stage SAP assessment. There won’t be an option to undertake ‘sample testing’ with the new Building Regulations …
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 schools and buildings containing rooms for residential …
When designing a new project containing multiple dwellings, why go further than just meeting the basic regulations. For instance, if you only manage to achieve the minimum requirements for compliance with Building Regulations Part E for sound testing, then the chance of noise complaints will usually be higher than if you better it by 5-7dB. …