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Acoustical Investigation & Research OrganisationHemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Acoustical Investigation & Research Organisation operates an ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited laboratory in Hemel Hempstead. UKAS schedule 0483 lists laboratory sound-insulation, reverberation-room absorption and small-machine noise-emission testing.

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Key facts

Laboratory and site scopes separated
The schedule lists the Hemel Hempstead laboratory activities separately from sound tests performed at suitable customer premises.

Testing capabilities

Airborne and impact sound insulation

The laboratory scope covers airborne sound insulation of building elements and impact sound insulation of floors and floor systems.

Reverberation-room sound absorption

The schedule lists sound-absorption measurements for building finishes and room contents in a reverberation room.

Noise emission from small machines

The laboratory scope includes determining noise emission from small movable equipment and machines.

Equipment and published limits

Public information not available. Contact test facility provider for more information.

Access and contact

The schedule lists +44 (0)1442 247146 and airo@airo.co.uk. Confirm specimen type and dimensions, method, mounting, reporting and availability directly.

Facility contact

Address
Duxons Turn, Maylands Avenue
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4SB

Standards and accreditation

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation
UKAS schedule 0483 states ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for its detailed laboratory and site scopes.

What to confirm with the facility

  • Confirm the applicable laboratory or site method, specimen size and mounting, test environment, output metrics, reporting, capacity and lead time before commissioning.

Before requesting a test

Public information not available. Contact test facility provider for more information.

Frequently asked questions

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Further reading

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Sources and review

Arc reviewed UKAS schedule 0483 on 30 September 2026. The guide distinguishes laboratory activities from site testing and does not confirm current availability.

Arc publishes this directory entry and does not operate the test facility. Suggest a correction to Arc with a supporting source.

  1. Schedule of Accreditation 0483: Acoustical Investigation & Research Organisation

    United Kingdom Accreditation Service · Reviewed

    Issue 037, dated 19 May 2025, identifies the Hemel Hempstead laboratory, contact route and detailed laboratory acoustic-testing scope. Site work is separately listed and is not presented as laboratory work.