Main changes made to Part E - resistance to the passage of sound

Fothergill, L.

Main changes made to Part E - resistance to the passage of sound - 2005 - Journal of Building Appraisal 1(1) February 2005, 63-69(7) .

Summarises the main changes to the Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document E (2003 Edition), which came into force 1 July 2003 and 1 July 2004. Changes include the introduction of pre-completion testing and robust details. The new requirements contain a package of measures intended to improve the acoustic conditions in dwellings and schools. Stresses the effectiveness of the measures will be monitored and any changes found necessary will be made in the next revision. References.


BUILDING REGULATIONS 2000 APPROVED DOCUMENT E (2003 EDITION)
ROBUST STANDARD DETAILS
SOUND INSULATION
BUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN-ACOUSTICS
PRE-COMPLETION