Building Acoustics Laboratory Walking Noise EN 16205

Walking noise is the sound perceived when walking on a floor in the same room. The sound emitted by the ceiling is measured when it is activated by the standard tapping machine.

Sketch of the test arrangement for the walking noise measurement. In the upper room, the microphone for measuring the emitted sound. The component to be tested is coloured beige

Examination properties

Testing according to DIN EN 16205
Tapping machine according to DIN EN ISO 10140-5 Annex E
Reference coverings for laying underlays according to DIN EN 16354 and technical data sheet TM1 - of the MMFA Association