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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
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Classroom
Primary and secondary school classrooms, lecture rooms
2 standards🏢
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🏋️
Sports Hall
Indoor sports halls, gymnasiums, swimming pools
1 standard🎤
Recording Studio
Music recording studios, vocal booths, podcast rooms
1 standard⛪
Worship Space
Churches, mosques, synagogues, temples
1 standard🍽️
Restaurant
Restaurants, cafes, bars, food halls
1 standard🎧
Home Studio
Home recording studios, podcast rooms, home offices
1 standardAll Room-Standard Combinations in United Kingdom
| 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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