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Regulation G3 Existing walls and floors which become separating walls and separating floors

Northern Ireland Not yet in force

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(1)

An existing wall which becomes a separating wall shall provide adequate resistance to airborne sound transmission.

(2)

Subject to paragraph (3) an existing floor or stair which becomes a separating floor shall provide adequate resistance to airborne sound transmission and, where such a floor is above a dwelling, adequate resistance to impact sound transmission.

(3)

A separating floor or part of a separating floor which forms an open access balcony shall provide adequate resistance to impact sound transmission only.