Plant Noise Surveys: Ensuring Compliance & Peace of Mind Have you received a planning condition requiring a plant noise survey in line with BS4142? At APT Sound Testing, we specialise in providing expert noise assessments tailored to meet regulatory requirements and protect residential amenity. Noise from industrial and commercial plant is an increasing concern for …
Thermal Imaging: BREEAM Compliance, Inspections & FLIR Certification In the world of smart building management and sustainable construction, electrical thermal imaging has become a vital tool for maintaining the health and efficiency of modern infrastructure. By using infrared technology to visualise heat patterns within electrical systems, this approach allows technicians to detect potential issues early, …
Domestic Extractor Fan Testing & APT As part of the evolving UK Building Regulations, Part F (Ventilation) now mandates that all intermittent extractor fans — such as those installed in kitchens and bathrooms — must have their airflow rates tested on-site. These results must be submitted to the local Building Control Body (BCB) before the …
Acoustic Consultancy & APT Sound Testing When it comes to construction, few things impact long-term satisfaction quite like sound. Whether it’s noisy neighbours in an apartment block, echoes in a commercial space, or inadequate insulation in a converted building, poor acoustics can create lasting problems. What’s more, meeting sound insulation standards isn’t just about comfort, …
Introduction to Sound Testing in London When constructing or converting residential buildings in London, one crucial but often overlooked aspect is sound insulation. Ensuring your property meets the necessary acoustic standards isn’t just a courtesy to future occupants—it’s a legal requirement. Under Building Regulations Approved Document Part E, developers are required to demonstrate that separating …
Types of Sound Testing in London Building Regulations Part E require that builders demonstrate the sound insulation performance of separating walls/floors in new-build dwellings and/or converted dwellings or rooms for residential purposes (as well as those newly formed by a material change of use). This applies when separate dwellings are attached via a common partition …
Improving Acoustics in Dwellings 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 …
Quality Thermal Imaging Cameras & Building Surveys When we undertake thermal imaging surveys, we only use the FLIR P6n thermal imaging cameras, as they are an excellent choice for BREEAM requirements, due to its high resolution, sensitivity, and advanced features. Here are some key specifications that make it suitable for our BREEAM thermal imaging surveys: …
Introducing Plant Noise Surveys At APT Sound Testing, we understand the growing importance of plant noise surveys, especially when planning authorities require them to ensure compliance with BS4142 standards. If you’ve been asked to conduct a plant noise survey as part of a planning condition, we’re here to help. Industrial noise is becoming an increasingly …
UKAS Accredited Sound Testing Services At APT Sound Testing, we offer comprehensive UKAS-accredited sound testing services across London and throughout the UK, fully compliant with the stringent standards outlined in Approved Document E of the Building Regulations. Our sound testing solutions cater to a variety of building types, including residential properties, commercial structures, educational institutions, …