Government tackles noisy neighbours through toughe

[Helen]

In a move to deal with the misery of noisy neighbours, the Government is demanding more robust building standards to improve soundproofing in new homes and schools. Steps to protect sound privacy are included in recent amendments to Part E the Building Regulations, which come into effect next year. Official guidance on the amendments is published this week.

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[Matthew]

Nice one Helen, thanks for pointing that out http://www.nfh.org.uk/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

How's your new lodgings BTW?! http://www.nfh.org.uk/forums/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif

[PJHilder]

Will this have any effect on current properties?

Paul.

[Beth]

Hi Paul,

A good point.

although I should imagine highly unlikely!

if the new regulations are followed it with help people in new homes, I guess unless we all have a lotterey win we are jiggered!