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Acoustic Design Requirements in United Kingdom

12 room-standard combinations across 9 room types. RT60 targets, background noise limits, and compliance costs.

BS 8233:2014DIN 18041:2016WELL v2 Feature 74HTM 08-01ISO 3382

Room Types with Acoustic Requirements

All Room-Standard Combinations in United Kingdom

Room TypeStandardRT60BGN LimitCost
ClassroomBS 8233:2014≤ 0.6s≤ 35 dBA£16,000–£20,000 per classroom
ClassroomDIN 18041:2016≤ 0.55s (Class A)≤ 35 dBA£19,000–£24,000
Open Plan OfficeWELL v2 Feature 74≤ 0.5s (meeting rooms)≤ 45 dBA£85–£140/m²
Open Plan OfficeBS 8233:2014≤ 0.8s35–40 dBA£70–£120/m²
Meeting RoomWELL v2 Feature 74≤ 0.6s≤ 35 dBA£4,000–£9,000 installed
Meeting RoomBS 8233:2014≤ 0.6s≤ 35 dBA£3,500–£7,000 installed
Hospital WardHTM 08-01≤ 0.8s≤ 40 dBA£24,000–£38,000 per 100m²
Sports HallBS 8233:2014≤ 1.5s≤ 55 dBA£45–£90/m²
Recording StudioISO 33820.3–0.5s (live) | 0.1–0.2s (dead)NR-15£350–£600/m²
Worship SpaceISO 33821.5–2.5s (music) | 1.0–1.5s (speech)NR-25£120–£280/m²
RestaurantBS 8233:2014≤ 0.8s45–55 dBA acceptable£65–£120/m²
Home StudioISO 33820.2–0.4sNR-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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