How To Achieve Compliance In 3 Steps
Step 1 — Air Pressure Testing Tips
- Ensure floor plan is sealed with silicone or caulk around skirting boards.
- OR apply expanding foam around perimeter of dwelling before fitting skirting boards (internal & external walls).
- Ensure ALL penetrations (including plumbing, electrics & floorboards) are suitably sealed.
- Apply solid picture-frame dab around all socket outlets.
Step 2 — Sound Insulation Testing Tips
- Ensure floor plan is sealed for best chance of a pass.
- Use suitable acoustic-reducing approved products (acoustic insulation/underlays).
- Avoid as many penetrations to partition walls/floors as possible (including spotlights/sockets etc.).
Step 3 — Ventilation Testing Tips
- Where possible, avoid flexi-ducting and try to instead use rigid ducting. If unavoidable, then do not use excess flexi-ducting.
- Avoid using roof-tile outlets where possible and instead aim to vent out through external walls.
- Ensure that extract fans meet requirements of Approved Document F.
We hope you make use of these three key steps on how to achieve compliance for your building.