Acoustic Testing and Compliance Verification – Al Reehan - 02, Dubai Downtown
Planning:
Al Reehan – 02
Scope:
On-Site Acoustic Testing, Analysis, and Compliance Verification
Standards Followed:
ISO 16283-1/2/3, ISO 3382, ASTM E336, UAE Fire & Life Safety Code, Dubai Municipality Guidelines
Challenge
The Al Reehan – 02 residential development aimed to deliver premium acoustic comfort for its residents. Acoustic performance was especially critical in areas prone to noise transmission such as:
- Residential inter-unit partitions and floors
- Open kitchens integrated with living areas
- Staircase enclosures shared between multiple units
- Mechanical rooms and plant equipment zones
- Common lobbies and corridors
Solutions
Our team performed a full suite of on-site acoustic tests, covering:
- Airborne and Impact Sound Insulation Testing
- Conducted across walls and floor slabs between apartments.
- Used dodecahedron speaker and tapping machine, measured per ISO 16283-1/2.
- Special focus on staircase walls and shared floors, which are prone to flanking paths.
- Recommendations made to improve weak points in gypsum partitions near stairwells.
- Open Kitchen Noise Evaluation
- Reverberation time (RT60) measured within open kitchens to assess sound buildup.
- Appliance noise levels (hoods, refrigerators) measured to assess compliance with indoor ambient noise limits (LAeq ≤ 35 dBA).
- Sound transmission between kitchen and adjacent bedrooms/living spaces was checked for excessive leakage.
- Acoustic treatments (e.g., ceiling absorbers or sound-absorbing panels) suggested for kitchens with excessive reflectivity.
- Staircase Acoustic Assessment
- Assessed reverberation and speech clarity within staircase enclosures to prevent echo and noise propagation.
- Verified sound insulation of stairwell doors and walls to prevent noise bleed into adjacent units.
- RT60 optimized to <1.5s for comfort and intelligibility per ISO 3382.
- Background Noise Level Assessment
- Measurements in bedrooms, kitchens, living areas, and corridors.
- Assessed against acceptable thresholds per local and international standards.
- Mechanical Noise & Vibration Testing
- HVAC and exhaust systems in kitchens and corridors assessed for noise transfer.
- Suggested vibration isolators for duct-mounted fans with tonal noise.
Result
✅ All units passed airborne and impact insulation requirements, including those adjacent to staircases
✅ Open kitchens met acoustic comfort targets, with minimal cross-transmission to living/bedroom zones
✅ Stairwell reverberation controlled for safety and comfort, with no noise leakage into residential spaces
✅ Kitchen appliances and ventilation systems met LAeq < 40 dBA in habitable rooms
✅ Full compliance with ISO, ASTM, and Dubai Municipality acoustic regulations
Tools & Instruments Used:
- Brüel & Kjær Type 2250 Sound Level Meter (Class 1)
- Norsonic Nor277 Tapping Machine
- Nor275 Dodecahedron Speaker
- Nor105 Impact Ball (for additional stair impact assessment)
- Sound modeling (if required): ODEON, SoundPLAN
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