Building Sciences

Acoustic Consultancy Services

Part E Compliance

In addition to Acoustic Testing Services, we offer consultancy to enhance performance and compliance with Approved Document E of the Building Regulations (England & Wales, 2004) and the Code for Sustainable Homes (2009).

Even though standardised details exist to improve compliance rates, all projects have unique characteristics and may well benefit from additional sound advice to avoid any post-occupation issues.

BB93 School and Colleges Compliance

Calculations are undertaken in line with the guidance given in BB93, for partition walls and floors, generating design advice on sound insulation between classrooms and other sensitive areas. Reverberation calculations for classrooms are made to determine required sound absorption characteristics.

We can also perform environmental noise surveys and calculations to determine required facade insulation performance in order to comply with ambient indoor noise levels.

PPG24 Noise Surveys

We complete 24hr noise surveys to determine categories of noise for residential developments. This prompts guidance on facade insulation requirements, dependent upon noise category.

Noise surveys and consultancy for BS8233 and BS4142 area also provided for mixed industrial and residential projects. We can also conduct surveys of externally mounted ventilation equipment and other plant serving late night facilities, e.g. nightclubs, for break out noise.