Consultation Event on Proposed New Joint IOA & CIEH ASHP Practice Guidance Note

The Institute of Acoustics is hosting a consultation event on the proposed new Joint IOA & CIEH Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) Practice Guidance Note.

Air source heat pumps are essential for achieving the UK's net zero carbon emissions target by 2050. This new guidance offers general acoustics advice and proportionate approaches to acoustic assessments that remove unnecessary barriers to installations.

The proposed guidance:

• Sets out clear advice on noise assessment approaches suitable to support planning applications for ASHP installations as sustainable heating and cooling sources, while minimising cost and bureaucracy for installers
• Offers intermediate options between the MCS noise assessment procedure and BS4142 assessment approaches
• Offers general advice pertinent to installations

This consultation event provides an opportunity to review and comment on the draft guidance before it is finalised. The guidance has been produced by a joint working group of noise specialists representing members of the Institute of Acoustics and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.

Please familiarise yourself with the draft guidance in advance, the document may be downloaded here  .During the event you will be asked to complete this form:
Consultation on the Joint IOA/CIEH ASHP Practice Guidance Note (2026) – Fill out form

This event is organised by the Institute of Acoustics’ Renewable Energy Advisory Group, Central Branch, Yorkshire & North East Branch, and Noise & Vibration Engineering Group.

How do I sign up?

Please sign up on CPDTag via this link: https://www.cpdtag.com/app.php?event=B41CA08E69EEC4C34B3ADE218F9F184