Sound Insulation Testing

Approved Document E 'Resistance to the Passage of Sound' of the Building Regulations was revised in 2003 and amended in 2004, including a new requirement to carry out pre-completion sound insulation tests in a number of situations. This is currently only applicable to England & Wales.

These tests should be carried out by suitably qualified testers who hold approved third-party accreditation of a form approved by CLG (formerly ODPM).

Click here for a list of ANC members registered to carry out pre-completion testing

The ANC Registration Scheme for pre-completion testing was established in response to this by members of the Association who were concerned at the cost and complexity of registration under UKAS, the only form of accreditation previously available.

The Scheme has been successful in securing approval from CLG (formerly ODPM), and is referred to in the 2004 amendments to the approved document. It also provides significant assistance to the building industry in authorising a considerable number of testers (currently over 300 and rising) to carry out these tests, who would otherwise have no form of registration.

If you have any further questions regarding sound insulation testing, please refer to our Sound Insulation Testing FAQ's