BS8233 Environmental Noise

BS8233 Environmental Noise

BS 8233 is a British Standard that provides guidance on the design and assessment of sound insulation and noise reduction within buildings. Titled “Sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings,” it offers recommendations for minimising noise transfer between different parts of a building and for ensuring acoustic comfort within various types of structures, including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Acoustics and Noise Control

Building Compliance Testing can provide you with Acoustics and Noise Assessments in Essex, London and the surrounding areas for your site.

Our Acoustic Consultants are Members of the Institute of Acoustics (IOA), and can undertake Environmental Noise Assessments for Planning purposes.

BCT can assist in every stage of a planning application, ranging from pre-application meetings with the client and the Local Authority through to provision of Technical Reports.

Noise measurements are taken using UKAS calibrated Sound level meters over a 24 hour period, however a shortened assessment can be carried out if agreed with the Local Authority.

Our reports clearly demonstrate measured sound levels experienced at the development site which are then compared against British Standards (BS 8233, BS5228 etc),  World Health Organisation Standards and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) to determine acceptability of the measured noise levels.

Where mitigation measure are required to reduce noise to an acceptable level these are discussed and agreed with the Design Team, and then incorporated into the report.

Sound Insulation and Noise Reduction for Buildings

BCT offers fast and cost-effective surveys and reporting to assess environmental noise risk and provide mitigation strategies. BS8233 is a British Standard that provides guidance on the design and assessment of sound insulation and noise reduction within buildings.

The standard, titled “Sound Insulation and Noise Reduction for Buildings,” offers recommendations for minimizing noise transfer between different parts of a building.

It ensures acoustic comfort within various types of structures, including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

BCT’s expert consultants can assist with all aspects of BS8233 compliance, from initial assessments to remediation strategies.

Whether you’re planning a new build or refurbishing an existing structure, BCT can help you achieve optimal acoustic conditions. Contact Building Compliance Testing for a friendly chat, free advice, or a no-obligation quote.