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The UK based NOVA Acoustics provides the high quality UKAS accredited sound insulation testing and submits reports to the building control officer. As per the part E of the Building Regulations for England and Wales, the new-build dwellings and conversions creating two adjoining dwellings with either separating wall or floor require to have sound testing done. Sound testing is a carried out to ensure that the development demonstrates acceptable levels of airborne and impact sound insulation performance outlined in approved document E of the Building Regulations. To ensure that the property is entirely compliant, the company suggests one of these: pre-completion testing or build to robust details.

NOVA Acoustics is the most trusted firm in UK for acoustic testing that has remained successful in providing the efficient acoustic test as per the sound testing building regulations at the most competitive price in the market.

The amount of separating walls and floors tested in the development depends on the quantity & type of dwellings, and the method of construction of each partition as well. If the method of construction of each separating partition is similar and there is under 10 dwellings, 1 standard set of sound tests comprises of: 2 Airborne Wall Tests, 2 Airborne Floor Tests and 2 Impact Floor Tests. The company provides some useful tips to pass the test as well: Windows & external doors must be installed, glazed and closed, ventilation systems should be installed and closed, internal doors should be hung, Walls, floors and ceilings must be completed, skirting boards, electrical sockets and light switches should be fitted, to test Impact sound transmission, there must be no cosmetic floorings fitted, rooms in which testing is to be carried out should be empty and tidy, no trades should be working in the dwelling during the test etc.

About NOVA Acoustics Ltd:
The UK based company NOVA Acoustics Ltd is a premier company recognized for providing quality services in air tightness testing, noise surveys and sound insulation testing in Sheffield, Manchester, Liverpool, and London and around.

For more information, please visit http://novaacoustics.co.uk/building-compliance/sound-insulation-testing/

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NOVA ACOUSTICS LTD
Phone Number: 0113 3227977
Website: http://novaacoustics.co.uk/

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