SOCOTEC adds ENAC accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025) for acoustic testing to its service portfolio
With the formal transfer of this accreditation, the subsidiary SOCOTEC CONTROL AND INSPECTIONS SPAIN expands its technical scope in noise, insulation, and vibration measurements.
As part of the consolidation and expansion of its technical services, SOCOTEC CONTROL AND INSPECTIONS SPAIN has finalized the transfer and integration into its structure of the accreditation from the National Accreditation Body (ENAC) under standard UNE-EN ISO/IEC 17025 for acoustic testing and measurement.
Through this formal transfer of accreditation, SOCOTEC directly incorporates into its official technical scope the ability to issue acoustic reports with the highest level of reliability, technical validity, and legal standing in the market, consolidating its position as a comprehensive strategic partner for quality control and the sustainable development of the built environment.
Accredited Testing Services
Building, industrial, and environmental acoustics
The integration of this accreditation allows SOCOTEC to offer a comprehensive scope of ENAC-accredited testing to measure and evaluate:
Environmental noise and vibration levels in outdoor areas and industrial environments.
Airborne and impact sound insulation in all types of buildings and infrastructure.
Noise mapping and acoustic characterization for urban and industrial development.
These accredited tests provide an essential tool for our clients to ensure strict compliance with the Spanish Technical Building Code (CTE), municipal bylaws, and noise protection legislation.
The integration of this accreditation allows SOCOTEC to offer a comprehensive scope of ENAC-accredited testing to measure and evaluate:
Environmental noise and vibration levels in outdoor areas and industrial environments.
Airborne and impact sound insulation in all types of buildings and infrastructure.
Noise mapping and acoustic characterization for urban and industrial development.
These accredited tests provide an essential tool for our clients to ensure strict compliance with the Spanish Technical Building Code (CTE), municipal bylaws, and noise protection legislation.
Technical Assurance and Competitive Value for Our Clients
ENAC accreditation is the international benchmark certifying the rigor and objectivity of a testing laboratory. Operating under this framework delivers direct operational benefits to developers, construction companies, and industrial firms:
Technical and Legal Certainty: Reduced decision-making risks through rigorous data and validated analytical methodologies.
Efficiency and Cost Savings: Elimination of redundant testing thanks to the direct recognition of results by public authorities and regulatory inspections.
Competitive Edge in Tenders: Seamless compliance with public procurement specifications where ENAC accreditation is a mandatory requirement.
International Recognition: Report validity in over 100 countries through ENAC’s mutual recognition agreements (MLA).
Commitment to Excellence and Urban Well-Being
With this integration, SOCOTEC reaffirms its "Green Trust" vision across every project, ensuring that the design and development of modern infrastructure protects the acoustic health of the environment while enhancing human well-being.
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