There are three requirements in Building Regulations Document E 2003 in relation to dwellings:
E1 – Protection against sound from other parts of the building and adjoining buildings
E2 – Protection against sound within a dwelling- house etc.
E3 – Reverberation in the common internal parts of buildings containing flats or rooms for residential purposes
Section: 0 Details out the performance standards for Approved document E 2003 in the form of three tables:
Acoustic Design Package for New Build Developments of flats and houses:
We offer a full consultancy service to advise our clients on the options available to them, along with important points they need to consider to make the correct decisions about the construction type and products that best suit their specific situation.
We offer;
- Drawing Reviews – A desktop review of the architects drawings to ensure compliance with Building Regulations Document E 2003
- Drawing service – targeted acoustic detailing of specific junctions.
- Design team meeting attendance.
- On-site visual inspections during construction, to ensure the details are being installed correctly.
- Survey sound testing as required, ensure structures are meeting the performance standards at the earliest stage providing confidence to the developer.
Acoustic Design Package for converted flat developments:
Conversion situations provide a range of acoustical issues as the existing structures of buildings have varying performance in relation to sound. If for example a large existing property is being converted into five flats, we can offer the following consultancy options to move your project forward;
- Initial acoustic site survey, including sound insulation testing of existing constructions where possible for information, and review of any architects drawings to ensure compliance with Building Regulations Document E 2003
- Drawing service – targeted acoustic detailing of specific junctions.
- Design team meeting attendance.
- On-site visual inspections during construction, to ensure the details are being installed correctly.
- Survey sound testing as required, ensure structures are meeting the performance standards at the earliest stage providing confidence to the developer.
An example of our bespoke drawing service is below;
