To achieve the required performance, a suitable partition construction should be chosen. The design of joints between partitions is critical in minimising flanking effects. Care should be taken with suspended ceilings that partitions continue up to floor or roof level above. Penetrations of partitions should be properly sealed. The elimination of the transmission of noise between spaces is a matter primarily for the Architect and Structural Engineer, however it  is the responsibility of the Building Services Consultant Engineer to ensure that building services installation does not infringe on required standards. The design and installation of the Building Services System shall ensure that their operation will not interfere with the schools teaching function.