Paediatric Audiology Booth

AGS Noise Control, commissioned by Dorset University NHS Foundation Trust provided a new paediatric audiology booth for a local health centre in Poole. The chosen location for the new booth, next to the main entrance and reception area presented some challenges to ensure the booth complied with the acoustic requirements of HTM 08-01 and ISO 8253-01: 2010. The restricted clear height of the host room offered further challenges. The height left it impossible to install ceiling mounted ventilation equipment.

Following an initial site visit and evaluation of the client’s requirements, the Trust considered a number of proposals. Following detailed evaluation of the options, they selected a room design with a wall mounted fresh air supply.

AGS Noise Control carried out the complete installation. This included floating floor construction, acoustic wall and ceiling panels, acoustic doors, internal fabric wall linings, carpets, suspended ceiling and electrical installation. All whilst the health centre remained in use with the minimum of disruption to staff or patients.

Post installation acoustic assessment, undertaken by an independent acoustic consultant confirmed the new paediatric audiology booth met the requirements of ISO 8253-01: 2010 and HTM 08-01.