Room Type	Standard	RT60	BGN Limit	Cost
Classroom	BS 8233:2014	≤ 0.6s	≤ 35 dBA	£16,000–£20,000 per classroom
Classroom	DIN 18041:2016	≤ 0.55s (Class A)	≤ 35 dBA	£19,000–£24,000
Open Plan Office	WELL v2 Feature 74	≤ 0.5s (meeting rooms)	≤ 45 dBA	£85–£140/m²
Open Plan Office	BS 8233:2014	≤ 0.8s	35–40 dBA	£70–£120/m²
Meeting Room	WELL v2 Feature 74	≤ 0.6s	≤ 35 dBA	£4,000–£9,000 installed
Meeting Room	BS 8233:2014	≤ 0.6s	≤ 35 dBA	£3,500–£7,000 installed
Hospital Ward	HTM 08-01	≤ 0.8s	≤ 40 dBA	£24,000–£38,000 per 100m²
Sports Hall	BS 8233:2014	≤ 1.5s	≤ 55 dBA	£45–£90/m²
Recording Studio	ISO 3382	0.3–0.5s (live) \| 0.1–0.2s (dead)	NR-15	£350–£600/m²
Worship Space	ISO 3382	1.5–2.5s (music) \| 1.0–1.5s (speech)	NR-25	£120–£280/m²
Restaurant	BS 8233:2014	≤ 0.8s	45–55 dBA acceptable	£65–£120/m²
Home Studio	ISO 3382	0.2–0.4s	NR-25	£1,500–£8,000 total

Frequently Asked Questions: United Kingdom Acoustics

What acoustic standards apply in United Kingdom?▾

United Kingdom uses BS 8233:2014, DIN 18041:2016, WELL v2 Feature 74, HTM 08-01, ISO 3382. Requirements vary by room type and building use.

How many room types have acoustic requirements in United Kingdom?▾

There are specific acoustic requirements for 9 room types in United Kingdom, covering 12 room-standard combinations including classrooms, offices, hospitals, and performance spaces.

How much does acoustic treatment cost in United Kingdom?▾

Acoustic treatment costs in United Kingdom vary by room type. For example, Classroom treatment costs £16,000–£20,000 per classroom. Use the free calculator for project-specific estimates.

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