Testing to Demonstrate Workmanship Compliance

Tests can be used to show that workmanship is appropriate. In the following two instances, the Building Regulations require those carrying out building work to have testing carried out to demonstrate compliance (a) sound insulation testing as required by regulation 53 in Part G of the Building Regulations; and (b) testing of fixed mechanical ventilation systems and any associated controls as required by regulation 65 in Part K of the Building Regulations. Pressure testing may be used to demonstrate compliance with regulation 40(2) in Part F. However, it should be noted that such pressure testing is not a requirement of the Building Regulations; the circumstances of the building and its design parameters may allow the designer/builder to demonstrate compliance by means other than testing.