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<p>Part E of Schedule 1 of the Building Regulations 2010 sets requirements for protection
against sound from other parts of the building and adjoining premises. Building Regulations
apply that when building work which can involve the construction of a new dwellings
and when there is a change of use to a residential purpose. They apply irrespective
of whether there is a permitted development right in place under planning legislation.</p><p>Building
control bodies, which can be either a local authority or a private sector Approved
Inspector, are responsible for checking compliance with Building Regulations’ requirements.
If householders think that requirements have not been met, they should raise this
with the building control body.</p><p> </p>
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