Acoustics Compliance
Friday, September 11, 2009
Our acoustics compliance specialist division consists of a team of dedicated acoustics experts with the resources, and knowledge to offer a truly comprehensive acoustics service.
Due to changes in building regulations a sound insulation test has become a mandatory process in the building of residential developments. We are accredited by UKAS and are competent to carry out the sound insulation testing according to Document E in the building regulations satisfying LABC requirements.
At HRS we believe that the key to achieving good architectural and building acoustics is a five stage process:
1 HRS review and define criteria Defining criteria at the initial design stage alerts the design team as to the requirements that must be met in order to achieve the relevant standard of specification.
2 HRS Initial survey Often carried out at the planning stage, a noise & vibration survey is critical in achieving acceptable internal noise &vibration levels & ensures that an acceptable level of noise emission is set for the site.
3 HRS Design review As acoustics criteria become increasingly more stringent,reviewing design details at an early stage in a project is an extremely cost effective approach to minimising ongoing acoustic design amendments and achieving final requirements.
4 HRS Site audit and preliminary testing Carried out at key ‘hold’ points during the build, independent on-site audits of details prior to being obscured, backed up by early preliminary testing, can save costly and stressful late stage surprises.
5 HRS Compliance testing HRS offers a UKAS accredited compliance testing service accepted by Building Control, local planning authorities and clients nationwide.
Due to changes in building regulations a sound insulation test has become a mandatory process in the building of residential developments. We are accredited by UKAS and are competent to carry out the sound insulation testing according to Document E in the building regulations satisfying LABC requirements.
At HRS we believe that the key to achieving good architectural and building acoustics is a five stage process:
1 HRS review and define criteria Defining criteria at the initial design stage alerts the design team as to the requirements that must be met in order to achieve the relevant standard of specification.
2 HRS Initial survey Often carried out at the planning stage, a noise & vibration survey is critical in achieving acceptable internal noise &vibration levels & ensures that an acceptable level of noise emission is set for the site.
3 HRS Design review As acoustics criteria become increasingly more stringent,reviewing design details at an early stage in a project is an extremely cost effective approach to minimising ongoing acoustic design amendments and achieving final requirements.
4 HRS Site audit and preliminary testing Carried out at key ‘hold’ points during the build, independent on-site audits of details prior to being obscured, backed up by early preliminary testing, can save costly and stressful late stage surprises.
5 HRS Compliance testing HRS offers a UKAS accredited compliance testing service accepted by Building Control, local planning authorities and clients nationwide.
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