CMH Design can provide advice and assistance in compiling and commissioning test programmes for a range of interior building products including drywall partitions, demountable partitions, doors, ceilings, flooring and panel/cladding systems. Testing may be required to develop new products, update or modify existing ranges, comply with new legislation or be project related.
We will work with you in helping to decide on the appropriate course of action, ensuring compliance with regulations and maximising the return on the investment required.
Acoustic and structural testing to UK and European standards is all carried out at UKAS approved laboratories using experienced installation teams. In addition to laboratory testing, UKAS approved on-site acoustic Pre-Completion Testing can be arranged to show compliance with Building Regulations Part E or specification requirements including BB93 testing for partitions in schools.
Acoustics
Laboratory Testing
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BS EN ISO 10140: Part 2: 2010 – Sound Insulation of Building Elements
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BS EN ISO 10140: Part 3: 2010 – Impact Sound Insulation of Building Elements
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BS EN ISO 140-3:1995 Airborne Sound Insulation
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BS EN ISO 140-6:1998 Impact Sound Insulation
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BS EN ISO 140-8:1997 Reduction of Transmitted Impact Noise
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BS EN ISO 20140-9:1994 Sound Insulation in buildings and of building elements (suspended ceilings)
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Site Testing: -
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BS EN ISO 140-4:1998 Field Measurement of Airborne Sound Insulation between Rooms
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BS EN ISO 140-7:1998 Field Measurement of Impact Sound Insulation of Floors
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Structures
Laboratory Testing
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BS 5234: Part 2 Partition grading (up to 14.5m high)
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BS 5234: Optional extras
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Uniformly distributed load test to determine maximum construction heights at different loads
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Ad hoc testing