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Somerset - Sound Testing Part E - 01752 687 017
The office that covers this area is: Plymouth
The towns & cities that are covered within this county are:
Axbridge, Bridgwater, Bruton, Burnham on Sea, Castle Cary, Chard, Cheddar, Crewkerne, Dulverton, Dunster, Exford, Farrington Gurney, Frome, Glastonbury, Highbridge, Hinton St George, Ilchester, Ilminster, Langport, Long Sutton, Martock, Meriott, Midsomer Norton, Minehead, Montacute, Porlock, Radstock, Shepton Mallet, Shoreditch, Somerton, South Petherton, Sparkford, Stoke Sub Hamdon, Street, Taunton, Watchet, Wellington, Wells, Williton, Wincanton, Winsford, Yatton, Yeovil,
Phone Number: 01752 687 017 Email: somerset@e2consultants.co.uk
Sound Insulation Testing for new or refurbished dwellings
In compliance with Part E of the Building Regulation in Somerset and nationwide, we actively encourage clients to seek our services at the earliest opportunity.
It is possible that the noise mitigation measures required in some instances, could dictate significant changes to external and internal layouts. Therefore our early involvement could remove the need for costly revisions.
As part of our service in Somerset we can also offer advice on the additional requirements of Approved Document Part E including the control of reverberation in common areas and the performance of internal walls and floors.
E2 Consultants in Somerset are specialists in the provision of high quality and practical acoustic consultancy to both the public and private sectors; typically working with residential and commercial developers, architects, planning consultants, industry, local planning authorities and environmental services.
Our consultants at Somerset can guide you through the process to ensure the best possible chance of achieving sound test passes. Call 01752 687 017 or email somerset@e2consultants.co.uk
Pre-Completion Testing - The following table outlines the sets of tests that are required for new and converted properties.
| Property Types | Test Requirements |
Dwelling-houses Including bungalows |
Normally, one set of tests should comprise of two individual Sound Insulation Tests (SITs)(two airborne tests):1. Living room (wall) And 2.Bedroom (wall) |
Flats with separating floor but not walls |
Normally, one set of tests should comprise of four individual SITs (2 x airborn, 2 x impact): 1. Living room (Airborn), 2.Living room (Impact), 3. Bedroom (airborn) and 4. Bedroom (Impact) |
Flats with separating floor and walls |
Normally, one set of tests should comprise of six individual SITs (4 x airborne, 2 x impact): 1. living room/living room (floor, airborne), 2. living room/living room (floor, impact), 3. bedroom/bedroom (floor, airborne), 4. bedroom/bedroom (floor, impact), 5. living room/living room (wall, airborne) and 6. bedroom/bedroom (wall, airborne) |
Rooms for Residential Purposes |
To conduct a set of tests, the sound insulation between the main rooms should be measured according to the principals set out above for new buildings and material change of use, but adapting them to suit the circumstances. |
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Sound Testing Part E can also be known as:
Commercial Part E Testing, Commercial Part E, Part E Testing, Commercial Part E Sound Insulation Testing, Part E Sound Insulation Testing, Part E Sound Testing, Commercial Sound Testing Part E, Sound Insulation Design Advice, Part E, Commercial Part E Sound Testing,
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