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Building Regulations Part E
Requirements for sound insulation between buildings are contained in this part in respect of all new dwellings and the conversion of buildings to form dwellings. The use of sound testing or rubust details is required. Other acoustic standards are also included. These cover sound reduction between rooms for residential purposes and designated rooms in dwellings, accoustic conditions for common areas in flats and schools.

Download Approved Document E - Resistance to the passage of sound (2003 Edition) (PDF 5759 Kb)

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