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Acoustic Design Requirements in Singapore
10 room-standard combinations across 8 room types. RT60 targets, background noise limits, and compliance costs.
SS 553:2016WELL v2 Feature 74ISO 3382
Room Types with Acoustic Requirements
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Classroom
Primary and secondary school classrooms, lecture rooms
1 standard🏢
Open Plan Office
Open plan workspaces, trading floors, collaborative offices
2 standards🤝
Meeting Room
Conference rooms, boardrooms, video conferencing spaces
2 standards🏥
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 Singapore
| Room Type | Standard | RT60 | BGN Limit | Cost |
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| Classroom | SS 553:2016 | ≤ 0.6s | NC-35 | S$28,000–S$40,000 |
| Open Plan Office | WELL v2 Feature 74 | ≤ 0.5s | ≤ 45 dBA | S$140–S$250/m² |
| Open Plan Office | SS 553:2016 | ≤ 0.8s | NC-35 to NC-40 | S$120–S$200/m² |
| Meeting Room | WELL v2 Feature 74 | ≤ 0.6s | ≤ 35 dBA | S$7,000–S$15,000 |
| Meeting Room | SS 553:2016 | ≤ 0.6s | NC-25 to NC-30 | S$6,000–S$13,000 |
| Hospital Ward | WELL v2 Feature 74 | ≤ 0.6s | ≤ 35 dBA | S$32,000–S$50,000 per 100m² |
| Recording Studio | ISO 3382 | 0.3–0.5s | NR-15 | S$500–S$900/m² |
| Restaurant | SS 553:2016 | ≤ 0.8s | NC-40 | S$90–S$170/m² |
| Concert Hall | ISO 3382 | 1.8–2.2s | NR-15 | S$1,100–S$1,800/m² |
| Home Studio | ISO 3382 | 0.2–0.4s | NR-25 | S$2,500–S$12,000 total |
Frequently Asked Questions: Singapore Acoustics
What acoustic standards apply in Singapore?▾
Singapore uses SS 553:2016, WELL v2 Feature 74, ISO 3382. Requirements vary by room type and building use.
How many room types have acoustic requirements in Singapore?▾
There are specific acoustic requirements for 8 room types in Singapore, covering 10 room-standard combinations including classrooms, offices, hospitals, and performance spaces.
How much does acoustic treatment cost in Singapore?▾
Acoustic treatment costs in Singapore vary by room type. For example, Classroom treatment costs S$28,000–S$40,000. Use the free calculator for project-specific estimates.
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