Planning, building and the environment
Building Operational Performance Framework Scoping Study on Impact Sound Transmission – Final Report

Building Operational Performance Framework Scoping Study on Impact Sound Transmission – Final Report

Published 22 December 2005
Type(s) Research and statistics
Site Planning, building and the environment
Product code 05 BD 03354/2
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Summary

This report considers what work is needed to prepare guidance for builders and designers to help control transmission of sound from impacts in adjacent dwellings. The types of impact sound considered do not include footfalls on floors heard below, as this problem is addressed by the current Building Regulations.

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