<p><strong>Diagnostic Sound Insulation Testing and Investigation</strong></p><p>We will visit site in order to establish the current level of sound insulation provided by the existing partitions by undertaking investigative sound insulation.</p><p>Airborne sound insulation testing of the wall structures would be undertaken in general accordance with BS EN ISO 140-4 (airborne sound insulation). During the sound insulation testing visual and auditory inspections of the partitions will be made to ascertain primary and secondary flanking paths.</p><p>The testing to establish the existing sound insulation performance as a baseline and provide us with information regarding specific features of the separating constructions that will assist in advising on suitable remedial work to improve the current performances. All Venta Acoustics consultant level staff are trained in diagnostic sound insulation testing techniques.</p><p>In order to provide comparative and reliable results upon which to base the design, we would require access to the meeting rooms in question and the adjacent areas for the duration of the testing period which is likely to be around 2-3 hours. During this time high levels of noise will be generated and the areas would need to be unoccupied.</p><p>Testing may be arranged for an evening period outside of office hours to minimise disturbances to office staff if required. We have allowed for testing of a sample of up to four partition walls.</p><p><strong>Report</strong></p><p>A technical report will be prepared in accordance with professional guidelines recording the relevant baseline test results, details of the site inspection and offering remedial advice.</p><p>Remedial advice would be provided targeting internal acoustic separation in respect of appropriate privacy, with reference to minimum requirements detailed in BS8233: 2014 <em>Guidance on sound Insulation and noise reduction for buildings</em>.</p><p>A review of proposed construction detail drawings will be undertaken upon request and the likelihood of the proposals providing acceptable sound insulation will be commented on in a brief report. Any additional advice required subsequent to this report may attract additional fee charges.</p><p>Our total cost to carry out the above works out of normal working hours shall be &pound;1,500.00+VAT</p>