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Acoustic Design Requirements in India
10 room-standard combinations across 9 room types. RT60 targets, background noise limits, and compliance costs.
NBC 2016WELL v2 Feature 74ISO 3382
Room Types with Acoustic Requirements
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Classroom
Primary and secondary school classrooms, lecture rooms
2 standards🏢
Open Plan Office
Open plan workspaces, trading floors, collaborative offices
1 standard🤝
Meeting Room
Conference rooms, boardrooms, video conferencing spaces
1 standard⛪
Worship Space
Churches, mosques, synagogues, temples
1 standard🏥
Hospital Ward
Patient wards, recovery rooms, consultation rooms
1 standard🎤
Recording Studio
Music recording studios, vocal booths, podcast rooms
1 standard🍽️
Restaurant
Restaurants, cafes, bars, food halls
1 standard🎶
Concert Hall
Symphony halls, recital halls, performance venues
1 standard🎧
Home Studio
Home recording studios, podcast rooms, home offices
1 standardAll Room-Standard Combinations in India
| Room Type | Standard | RT60 | BGN Limit | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom | NBC 2016 | 0.4–0.6s | 30–35 dBA | ₹14,000–₹22,000/m² |
| Classroom | WELL v2 Feature 74 | ≤ 0.6s | ≤ 35 dBA | ₹18,000–₹28,000/m² |
| Open Plan Office | WELL v2 Feature 74 | ≤ 0.5s | ≤ 45 dBA | ₹12,000–₹22,000/m² |
| Meeting Room | WELL v2 Feature 74 | ≤ 0.6s | ≤ 35 dBA | ₹5,000–₹12,000/m² |
| Worship Space | ISO 3382 | 1.5–2.5s | NR-25 | ₹8,000–₹18,000/m² |
| Hospital Ward | WELL v2 Feature 74 | ≤ 0.6s | ≤ 35 dBA | ₹10,000–₹18,000/m² |
| Recording Studio | ISO 3382 | 0.3–0.5s | NR-15 | ₹20,000–₹40,000/m² |
| Restaurant | NBC 2016 | ≤ 0.8s | 40–50 dBA | ₹6,000–₹14,000/m² |
| Concert Hall | ISO 3382 | 1.8–2.2s | NR-15 | ₹45,000–₹80,000/m² |
| Home Studio | ISO 3382 | 0.2–0.4s | NR-25 | ₹1,200–₹6,000/m² total |
Frequently Asked Questions: India Acoustics
What acoustic standards apply in India?▾
India uses NBC 2016, WELL v2 Feature 74, ISO 3382. Requirements vary by room type and building use.
How many room types have acoustic requirements in India?▾
There are specific acoustic requirements for 9 room types in India, covering 10 room-standard combinations including classrooms, offices, hospitals, and performance spaces.
How much does acoustic treatment cost in India?▾
Acoustic treatment costs in India vary by room type. For example, Classroom treatment costs ₹14,000–₹22,000/m². Use the free calculator for project-specific estimates.
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