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The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004
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[F1SECTION 5:SNOISE
Textual Amendments
[F2Noise separationS
5.1 Every building, which is divided into more than one area of different occupation, must be designed and constructed in such a way to limit the transmission of source noise from normal domestic type activities, between such areas, to a level that will not threaten the health of, or cause inconvenience to the building occupants.
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 5 paras. 5.1, 5.2 substituted for sch. 5 para. 5.1 (1.10.2010) by The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/32), regs. 1, 2(3)(i) (with reg. 3)
LimitationS
This standard only applies to a building in different occupation incorporating—
(a)attached dwellings;
(b)attached residential buildings; or
(c)a roof, walkway or access deck located directly above an area that is either a dwelling or a residential building.
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 5 paras. 5.1, 5.2 substituted for sch. 5 para. 5.1 (1.10.2010) by The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/32), regs. 1, 2(3)(i) (with reg. 3)
Noise reduction between roomsS
5.2 Every building must be designed and constructed in such a way to limit the transmission of source noise from normal domestic type activities, through a wall or floor, between a room and internal space where noise is likely to occur, to a level that will not cause inconvenience to the building occupants.
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 5 paras. 5.1, 5.2 substituted for sch. 5 para. 5.1 (1.10.2010) by The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/32), regs. 1, 2(3)(i) (with reg. 3)
LimitationS
This standard only applies to a wall or floor forming an apartment in a dwelling and a room in a residential building which is capable of being used for sleeping; other than—
(a)a wall between an en-suite bathroom and the apartment or room it serves;
(b)a hospital; or
(c)a place of lawful detention.]]
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 5 paras. 5.1, 5.2 substituted for sch. 5 para. 5.1 (1.10.2010) by The Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/32), regs. 1, 2(3)(i) (with reg. 3)
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