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What acoustic standards do you have to meet with Approved Document E in England & Wales?

In this video we explore what's required to meet the Building Regulations in England and Wales for acoustic insulation. The minimum acoustic standards that have to be met for residential dwellings to comply with the Building Regulations may not have changed significantly in recent years, but it is important to understand what is required at a time when the building industry is focused on meeting higher performance levels more generally, particularly relating to thermal and fire. Overlooking acoustics in the pursuit of other performance goals can be a costly mistake which may only reveal itself at the point of a post-completion sound test. Hence why it is vital to consider how a proposal for a separating floor, ceiling or wall with the aim of meeting a higher thermal or fire rating could impact on sound transmission. Firstly it is important to remember that there are differences in the Building Regs which cover different parts of the UK. So, the location of the project will determine what’s expected in terms of the acoustic design. In this article, we look only at the regulations covering England and Wales – Approved Document E. First, a quick recap. Approved Document E – also referred to as Part E – is the section of the English and Welsh regulations relating to “resistance to the passage of sound in domestic buildings, schools and flats.” It was originally published in 2003, with amendments following in 2004, 2010, 2013 and 2015. The document is divided into four sections, one of which relates to “reverberation in the common internal parts of buildings containing flats or rooms for residential purposes” and another that is concerned with acoustic conditions in schools. For most architects, specifiers and contractors involved in new build and refurbishment projects for more typical housing, parts E1 and E2 will certainly be most important. Read more on this topic in our blog: https://www.hushacoustics.co.uk/what-... 0:08 What is Approved Document E? 0:31 How is Approved Document E divided? 0:50 Part E1 of the Building Regulations 1:27 Minimum standards Approved Document E1 1:42 Part E2 of the Building Regulations 2:01 Minimum standards Approved Document E2 2:10 How to meet the minimum standards for Part E