Middle East Adopt Part-E Building Regulations

The Middle East has recently adopted the Part-E building code relating to noise control in buildings for residential use, as currently used in England and Wales. The regulation applies to any kind of building used as a dwelling, including houses, apartments and rooms for residential purposes, such as student and nurse accommodation, nursing homes and hotels.  The regulation is designed to protect residents from noise in other rooms or adjoining property, which has been recognised as a major cause of tension between residents. The regulation also extends to school buildings.

It’s essential to note the benefits that will arise from this adoption; ultimately, the regulation helps to provide safer residential buildings across the Middle East. More specifically, however, the building code ensures that all companies are compliant, providing their clients – and potential clients – with the knowledge that the company adheres to the strictest building regulations. It is no secret that, in the past, the Middle East has received a lot of negative press with regards to building regulations and soundproofing – you only had to turn on a radio or open a newspaper to discover the latest bout of complaints referring to noisy neighbours and paper-thin walls. Fortunately, however, in the past few years, companies have started to take note and implement the soundproofing changes and regulations that were long overdue.  The adoption of the Part-E building code is merely the icing on the cake; the assurance that all companies will be up to the same standard.

There are, however, disadvantages that arise with the new regulations. Whilst it is, of course, an advantage (and a necessity) to be compliant, the journey to reach that compliance may be tricky for many companies; consider, for example, the extensive work that will have to be carried out to ensure that all products and services are in line with the new regulations, or the concern that may arise from clients with regards to whether they are compliant or not. Regupol Acoustics Middle East is proud to be fully compliant already and looks to support all clients with knowledge and advice on the new regulations.

So, the road to compliance may not be an easy one – as with anything that’s worth doing, it will, undoubtedly, require effort and time. The results, however, will be massively beneficial – to all relevant companies, clients and the reputation of the Middle East.