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Hospital Ward Acoustic Requirements

Patient wards, recovery rooms, consultation rooms. Typical volume: 100-500 m³. Covered by 2 acoustic standards.

RT60 (Reverberation Time)
The time, in seconds, for a sound to decay by 60 decibels after the source stops. Measured per ISO 3382-2:2008 at octave band centre frequencies from 125 Hz to 4 kHz.
Reference: ISO 3382-2:2008 \u00A73.1

Standards Comparison for Hospital Ward

StandardRT60 TargetBackground NoiseSTI Target
UK NHSHTM 08-01≤ 0.8s (wards) | ≤ 0.6s (consulting rooms)≤ 40 dBA (wards) | ≤ 35 dBA (consulting)≥ 0.60 (consultation rooms)
GlobalWELL v2 Feature 74≤ 0.6s≤ 35 dBA≥ 0.60

Detailed Requirements by Standard

Frequently Asked Questions

What RT60 does a hospital ward need?

RT60 targets vary by standard. HTM 08-01 requires ≤ 0.8s (wards) | ≤ 0.6s (consulting rooms). WELL v2 Feature 74 requires ≤ 0.6s.

Which acoustic standard applies to hospital ward spaces?

The applicable standard depends on region and certification: HTM 08-01 (UK NHS), WELL v2 Feature 74 (Global).

How much does acoustic treatment cost for a hospital ward?

Costs vary by standard and treatment scope. HTM 08-01: £24,000-£38,000 per 100 m² ward. WELL v2 Feature 74: Similar to HTM.

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