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Sound and air-tightness testing
Publication Year
2015
Document Status
Current
Abstract
The 2010 onwards versions of the Technical Handbooks carry improved requirements for sound and air-tightness testing. Details information needed to understand the requirements and for implementation. Covers testing, planning for a test including pre building warrant application stages, what the tests entail and remedial action and reporting process for test failure.
Document History
Building Standards Division. Technical guidance to support Section 5 - Noise and Section 6 - Energy. Version 1.0 dated 1 May 2011 - 1st edition. Version 2.0 dated 26 February 2013 - Reference to UKAS accreditation added. Version 3.0 dated 12 February 2015 - Update to Clause 5.4 on sound and air-tightness testing. Also known as: Airtightness and sound testing. Methodology for testing in support of Section 5 - Noise and Section 6 - Energy.
Publisher Information
Scottish Government
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