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Part L1A
Conservation of fuel and power IN NEW DWELLINGS
Guidance for compliance for building work carried out that applies to New Dwellings.
Glamorgan - Domestic Sound Insulation Design Advice - 029 2193 0147
The office that covers this area is: Cardiff
The towns & cities that are covered within this county are:
Aberdare, Bargoed, Barry, Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Cowbridge, Crynant, Dinas Powys, Ferndale, Gorseinon, Hengoed, Llantrisant, Llantwit Major, Maesteg, Merthyr Tydfil, Mountain Ash, Neath, Penarth, Pentre, Pontardawe, Pontyclun, Pontypridd, Port Talbot, Porth, Porthcawl, Pyle, Rhoose, Swansea, Tonypandy, Treharris, Treorchy,
Phone Number: 029 2193 0147 Email: glamorgan@e2consultants.co.uk
Sound Testing Part E is sometimes referred to as Domestic Acoustic Testing, Domestic Sound Testing, Domestic Sound & Acoustic Insulation Testing, Domestic Sound Insulation Testing, Domestic Part E Compliance.
E2 Consultants deliver Sound Insulation Testing for new or refurbished dwellings in compliance with Part E of the Building Regulation in Glamorgan and nationwide.
We actively encourage clients to seek our services at the earliest opportunity as 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 Glamorgan 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.
Our consultants at Glamorgan can guide you through the process to ensure the best possible chance of achieving sound test passes. Call 029 2193 0147 or email glamorgan@e2consultants.co.uk
E2 Consultants in Glamorgan 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.
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) |
| 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. |
| 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) |
For further Domestic Sound Insulation Design Advice information for your area, be sure to check out Sound-Testing-Cardiff.co.uk.
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