Project planning
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about field testing, standards, scheduling, monitoring, and project scoping.
These are the questions we are most often asked before a project is scheduled.
Do you perform SCIF and SAPF testing?
Yes. We perform field testing and verification for secure facilities, including projects governed by ICD-705 and related project requirements. See our secure-facility testing page for more detail.
Do you perform ASTC, AIIC, and OITC field testing?
Yes. We perform field sound-isolation testing for walls, floor-ceiling assemblies, doors, façades, and other building elements using the applicable ASTM methods. See building acoustics testing.
Can you perform testing to ASTM, ISO, ANSI, OSHA, or project-specific requirements?
Yes. The measurement plan is based on the governing specification, standard, code, owner requirement, or acceptance criterion. For unusual projects we can also develop a documented test protocol around the performance question being investigated.
Do you work nationwide?
Yes. On-Site Acoustic Testing travels throughout the United States for government, military, commercial, industrial, development, and residential projects. International work can also be evaluated on a project-by-project basis.
Can you monitor noise or vibration over time?
Yes. We can deploy long-term and remote noise and vibration monitoring for days, weeks, months, or longer when conditions are intermittent, time-dependent, or occur outside normal working hours. Optional sound and video recording can also be incorporated where appropriate to document events and site conditions.
Do you outsource field testing?
No. Field testing is performed by On-Site Acoustic Testing personnel. Laboratory analysis may be used where a particular sample requires accredited laboratory processing.
Do you sell soundproofing products or installation work?
No. We provide measurement, analysis, troubleshooting, and consulting rather than product sales or installation services.
Can you help determine why a project failed a test?
Yes. A large part of our work involves diagnostic measurement and source localization after a wall, door, floor-ceiling assembly, mechanical system, or other installation fails to meet the required performance.
What information should I send for a quote?
The fastest way to scope a project is to provide the site location, drawings or specifications if available, the standard or acceptance criterion, the number of test locations, schedule requirements, and a brief description of the issue.
