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Agent Floor Acoustics in Call Centres & Contact Centres

Acoustic requirements and design guidance for agent floor spaces in call centres & contact centres buildings. RT60 target: rD < 5 m.

RT60 Target

rD < 5 m

Key Metric

STI < 0.50 at 8m

Building Type

Call Centres & Contact Centres

Agent Floor Acoustic Target
The agent floor in call centres & contact centres buildings requires an RT60 of rD < 5 m with a key performance metric of STI < 0.50 at 8m. This target ensures appropriate acoustic conditions for the activities and communication needs of this space type.
Reference: BS 8233:2014

Why Agent Floor Acoustics Matter in Call Centres & Contact Centres

Acoustic performance in a agent floor directly impacts the functionality and occupant experience of call centres & contact centres buildings. The RT60 target of rD < 5 m is set to ensure that the space meets its intended purpose, whether that involves speech intelligibility, noise control, or sound isolation from adjacent areas.

The key metric of STI < 0.50 at 8m addresses the primary acoustic concern for this room type. Achieving this target typically requires a combination of absorptive surface treatments, appropriate construction mass, and careful attention to flanking paths and HVAC noise contributions.

Simultaneously achieving speech privacy (STI < 0.50 beyond distraction distance) and speech intelligibility for callers on the phone, requiring precise calibration of absorption, screening, and sound masking within a high-density open-plan layout.

Applicable Standards

The following standards apply to agent floor spaces in call centres & contact centres buildings.

1.

BS 8233:2014

2.

WELL v2 Feature 74

3.

ISO 3382-3:2012

4.

ASHRAE Handbook Ch. 49

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