Sound control for homes
Report R 127
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Report
Abstract
Directed at architects but will be of use also to other building professionals. It covers the following aspects of acoustic design in housing, appraisal of noise affecting the site, planning to control external noise, planning to control internal noise, selection of appropriate forms of construction to control external and internal noise, and detailing for noise control. Part A is a brief review of the physical principles of acoustics and noise control.
History
Joint publication with BRE - Report 238. Note on citation in Approved Document E 2003 stating some of the information in the document has been superseded.
ISBN
9780860173625
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Acoustics
- Sound insulation
Publisher History
CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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