Pre-completion sound testing - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:05, 18 November 2020

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	* Reverberation.		* Reverberation.
	* Robust details certification scheme.		* Robust details certification scheme.
		+	* Room acoustics.
	* Sound absorption.		* Sound absorption.
	* Sound absorption coefficient.		* Sound absorption coefficient.
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	* Structure-borne sound.		* Structure-borne sound.

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	The 'approved documents' provide guidance for how the building regulations can be satisfied in common building situations. Section 1 of Approved document E (pre-completion testing) provides guidance on an appropriate programme of sound insulation testing for a sample of properties to verify that they comply with the building regulations.		The 'approved documents' provide guidance for how the building regulations can be satisfied in common building situations. Section 1 of Approved document E (pre-completion testing) provides guidance on an appropriate programme of sound insulation testing for a sample of properties to verify that they comply with the building regulations.

−	Tests are undertaken when building work is complete (other than decoration), but without soft coverings such as carpets on the floors. Tests results are indicative of the performance of other similar properties of the same type and construction. They should be carried out on the first of each type completed, and then at least one set of tests for every further ten properties of each type, as prescribed by the building control body.	+	Tests are undertaken when building work is complete (other than decoration), but without soft coverings such as carpets on the floors. Tests results are indicative of the performance of other similar properties of the same type and construction. They should be carried out on the first of each type completed, and then at least one set of tests for every further ten properties of each type, as prescribed by the building control body. A set of tests could be a total of [https://www.parkerjonesacoustics.com/insights/articles/sound-testing-explained two, four or six individual sound tests depending on the scenario.]

−	Depending on the construction type, tests may include a number of ~~airbourne~~ tests and impact tests. The approved procedures for testing are set out in Annex B of the approved document.	+	Depending on the construction type, tests may include a number of airborne tests and impact tests. The approved procedures for testing are set out in Annex B of the approved document.

	If tests are failed, remedial work should be carried out, other similar properties tested or remediated, and the rate of testing increased.		If tests are failed, remedial work should be carried out, other similar properties tested or remediated, and the rate of testing increased.

Designing Buildings at 13:41, 8 May 2019

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	The robust details certification scheme provides an alternative to pre-completion sound testing. Users choose details from a handbook, register their plots on the scheme website prior to commencement on site, and notify building control. They must then construct the details in accordance with the handbook specification. For more infomration see: Robust details certification scheme.		The robust details certification scheme provides an alternative to pre-completion sound testing. Users choose details from a handbook, register their plots on the scheme website prior to commencement on site, and notify building control. They must then construct the details in accordance with the handbook specification. For more infomration see: Robust details certification scheme.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Airborne sound.		* Airborne sound.
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	* Decibel.		* Decibel.
	* Noise nuisance.		* Noise nuisance.
		+	* Part E compliance.
	* Reverberation.		* Reverberation.
	* Robust details certification scheme.		* Robust details certification scheme.

Designing Buildings at 06:36, 20 May 2018

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	* Sound frequency.		* Sound frequency.
	* Sound insulation in buildings.		* Sound insulation in buildings.
		+	* Sound insulation in dwellings: Part 1: An introduction (GG 83-1).
	* Sound insulation in dwellings Part 2: New-build (GG 83-2)		* Sound insulation in dwellings Part 2: New-build (GG 83-2)
	* Sound insulation in dwellings: Part 3: Material change of use (conversions) (GG 83-3).		* Sound insulation in dwellings: Part 3: Material change of use (conversions) (GG 83-3).

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	* Sound frequency.		* Sound frequency.
	* Sound insulation in buildings.		* Sound insulation in buildings.
		+	* Sound insulation in dwellings Part 2: New-build (GG 83-2)
	* Sound insulation in dwellings: Part 3: Material change of use (conversions) (GG 83-3).		* Sound insulation in dwellings: Part 3: Material change of use (conversions) (GG 83-3).
	* Sound v noise.		* Sound v noise.

Designing Buildings at 07:32, 7 April 2018

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	* Airborne sound.		* Airborne sound.
−	* Approved documents.
	* Approved Document E.		* Approved Document E.
	* BREEAM Acoustic performance.		* BREEAM Acoustic performance.
	* Building acoustics.		* Building acoustics.
−	* Building Regulations.
	* Decibel.		* Decibel.
	* Noise nuisance.		* Noise nuisance.
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	* Sound frequency.		* Sound frequency.
	* Sound insulation in buildings.		* Sound insulation in buildings.
		+	* Sound insulation in dwellings: Part 3: Material change of use (conversions) (GG 83-3).
	* Sound v noise.		* Sound v noise.
	* Structure-borne sound.		* Structure-borne sound.

	[[Category:Regulations]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]]		[[Category:Regulations]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]]

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	* Approved documents.		* Approved documents.
	* Approved Document E.		* Approved Document E.
		+	* BREEAM Acoustic performance.
	* Building acoustics.		* Building acoustics.
	* Building Regulations.		* Building Regulations.

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−	The 'building regulations~~' established~~ standards that ~~had~~ to be achieved in the construction of buildings.	+	The building regulations establish standards that have to be achieved in the construction of buildings. Part E of the building regulations (resistance to the passage of sound) deals with requirements for sound insulation in buildings, including both new dwellings and the conversion of buildings to form dwellings.
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−	Part E of the building regulations (resistance to the passage of sound) deals with requirements for sound insulation in buildings, including both new dwellings and the conversion of buildings to form dwellings~~. It covers sound reduction between rooms for residential purposes and designated rooms in dwellings, and acoustic conditions for common areas in flats and schools~~.	+

	Regulations 41 and 20 require that contractors undertake sound insulation testing for:		Regulations 41 and 20 require that contractors undertake sound insulation testing for:

−	* Purpose built dwelling houses and flats.	+	* Purpose-built dwelling houses and flats.
	* Dwelling houses and flats formed by a change of use.		* Dwelling houses and flats formed by a change of use.
−	* Purpose built rooms for residential purposes.	+	* Purpose-built rooms for residential purposes.
	* Rooms for residential purposes formed by a change of use.		* Rooms for residential purposes formed by a change of use.

−	The 'approved documents' provide guidance for how the building regulations can be satisfied in common building situations. Section 1 of Approved ~~Document~~ E (~~Pre~~-completion testing) provides guidance on an appropriate programme of sound insulation testing for a sample of properties to verify that they comply with the building regulations.	+	The 'approved documents' provide guidance for how the building regulations can be satisfied in common building situations. Section 1 of Approved document E (pre-completion testing) provides guidance on an appropriate programme of sound insulation testing for a sample of properties to verify that they comply with the building regulations.

	Tests are undertaken when building work is complete (other than decoration), but without soft coverings such as carpets on the floors. Tests results are indicative of the performance of other similar properties of the same type and construction. They should be carried out on the first of each type completed, and then at least one set of tests for every further ten properties of each type, as prescribed by the building control body.		Tests are undertaken when building work is complete (other than decoration), but without soft coverings such as carpets on the floors. Tests results are indicative of the performance of other similar properties of the same type and construction. They should be carried out on the first of each type completed, and then at least one set of tests for every further ten properties of each type, as prescribed by the building control body.
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	Depending on the construction type, tests may include a number of airbourne tests and impact tests. The approved procedures for testing are set out in Annex B of the approved document.		Depending on the construction type, tests may include a number of airbourne tests and impact tests. The approved procedures for testing are set out in Annex B of the approved document.

−	If tests are failed, remedial work should be carried out, ~~and~~ other similar properties tested or remediated, and the rate of testing increased.	+	If tests are failed, remedial work should be carried out, other similar properties tested or remediated, and the rate of testing increased.

−	The robust details certification scheme provides an alternative to pre-completion sound testing. Users choose details from a handbook, register their plots on the scheme website prior to commencement on site, and notify building control. They must then construct the details in accordance with the handbook specification.	+	The robust details certification scheme provides an alternative to pre-completion sound testing. Users choose details from a handbook, register their plots on the scheme website prior to commencement on site, and notify building control. They must then construct the details in accordance with the handbook specification. For more infomration see: Robust details certification scheme.

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =
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	* Structure-borne sound.		* Structure-borne sound.

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The 'building regulations' established standards that had to be achieved in the construction of buildings.

Part E of the building regulations (resistance to the passage of sound) deals with requirements for sound insulation in buildings, including both new dwellings and the conversion of buildings to form dwellings. It covers sound reduction between rooms for residential purposes and designated rooms in dwellings, and acoustic conditions for common areas in flats and schools.

Regulations 41 and 20 require that contractors undertake sound insulation testing for:

* Purpose built dwelling houses and flats.
* Dwelling houses and flats formed by a change of use.
* Purpose built rooms for residential purposes.
* Rooms for residential purposes formed by a change of use.

The 'approved documents' provide guidance for how the building regulations can be satisfied in common building situations. Section 1 of Approved Document E (Pre-completion testing) provides guidance on an appropriate programme of sound insulation testing for a sample of properties to verify that they comply with the building regulations.

Tests are undertaken when building work is complete (other than decoration), but without soft coverings such as carpets on the floors. Tests results are indicative of the performance of other similar properties of the same type and construction. They should be carried out on the first of each type completed, and then at least one set of tests for every further ten properties of each type, as prescribed by the building control body.

Depending on the construction type, tests may include a number of airbourne tests and impact tests. The approved procedures for testing are set out in Annex B of the approved document.

If tests are failed, remedial work should be carried out, and other similar properties tested or remediated, and the rate of testing increased.

The robust details certification scheme provides an alternative to pre-completion sound testing. Users choose details from a handbook, register their plots on the scheme website prior to commencement on site, and notify building control. They must then construct the details in accordance with the handbook specification.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Airborne sound.
* Approved documents.
* Approved Document E.
* Building acoustics.
* Building Regulations.
* Decibel.
* Noise nuisance.
* Reverberation.
* Robust details certification scheme.
* Sound absorption.
* Sound absorption coefficient.
* Sound frequency.
* Sound insulation in buildings.
* Sound v noise.
* Structure-borne sound.

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