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It is mandatory for new buildings to comply with document E of The Building Regulations applicable to England and Wales. Document E relates to sound insulation checks for airborne transmission of sound waves and impact sound transmission. The transmission is tested according to defined parameters and such tests are usually in the domain of  sound testing companies   offering the sound insulating testing service. Who must comply? Approved Document E of the Building Regulation applies to builders who are building a block or block of flats, hotels, hostels or houses with multiple occupancy. It applies if you are converting a building and creating more dwellings within in the process or when you build terraced or semi-detached houses. In order to pass the test it is a good idea to engage expert sound testing companies   to provide guidance starting at the design stage and going on throughout the implementation phases. The regulations stipulate that all elements ...