# The Building Standards (Scotland) Regulations 1990, Regulation 20: Resistance to transmission of sound


(1) Every floor separating a dwelling from any other part of a building above the dwelling shall provide adequate resistance to transmission of sound caused by impact.
(2) Roofs or walkways which are situated directly above a dwelling and to which there is access other than for maintenance purposes shall provide adequate resistance to transmission of sound caused by impact.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/2179/regulation/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/building-standards-scotland-regulations-1990/regulation-20
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