Approved Document E ‘Resistance to the Passage of Sound’ of the Building Regulations sets out the requirements for pre-completion sound insulation testing for new and converted dwellings.  Tests should be undertaken by suitably qualified testers who hold approved third-party accreditation.  Members of the ANC Registration Scheme are suitably qualified to carry out pre-completion tests, as are companies accredited by UKAS.

The ANC has prepared a presentation about sound insulation for the IOA regional branches covering:

• a brief description of the sound insulation testing schemes;

• the importance of build quality including a “rogues gallery” of poor constructions; and

• sound insulation testing issues and advice including the "dos" and "don'ts" during sound insulation testing, common mistakes/errors, pitfalls to avoid and instrumentation issues.

This meeting is an opportunity to learn more (or be reminded) about good practice for sound insulation testing.

Attendance is free, no need to book, everyone welcome. CPD certificates can be provided. If you have any queries please contact fiona.rogerson@atkinsglobal.com.

As is traditional for IOA Midlands Branch meetings those attending are cordially invited for a meal at a local Indian restaurant after the meeting. 

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Disclaimer: Any views or opinions expressed on any matters by the presenters or participants during or in connection with this presentation are solely the views of the authors of the respective comments and/or opinions and must not be taken to be the views of IOA or any other organisation. IOA makes no representations, warranties or assurances concerning any information provided in these presentations and accepts no responsibility for the content and/or accuracy.

Venue: Atkins, The Axis (10^th Floor – Conference Room 3), 10 Holliday St., Birmingham, B1 1TF.

Travel

Nearest station
Birmingham New Street Station - 0.2 miles.
Leave via the North West Corner exit of the main concourse. At the exit of the station turn left and continue down Navigation Street. Look directly ahead and you will see The Axis building to the right of the Mailbox (shopping mall and hotel complex). 

Local taxi service
TOA Taxis - 0121 427 8888

Car parking
There are a limited amount of visitors' spaces available on a first come first served basis at the front of the Axis. Alternatively there is the Mailbox NCP car park next door or the Crown Plaza car park opposite The Axis on Holliday St.

All visitors parked in visitor bays MUST sign in at the Ground Floor Reception and put their registration numbers down to avoid unnecessarily clamping.