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BS 5821 : ISO 717
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Standard Number BS 5821:Part 1:1984, ISO 717/1-1982
 
Title Methods for rating the sound insulation in buildings and of building elements. Method for rating the airborne sound insulation in buildings and of interior building elements
 
Abstract Method of deriving a single-figure rating of the performance of buildings and of interior building elements by comparison with a standard reference curve. Applicable to measurements made according to BS 2750, Parts 3 and 4.
 
Status Superseded, Withdrawn
 
Publication Date 31 December 1984
 
Confirm Date 15 March 1993
 
Withdrawn Date 15 August 1997
 
Cross References BS 2750:Part 3, BS 2750:Part 4, BS 2750:Part 7, CP 3:Chapter III, Building Regulations 1976, Building Standards (Scotland) (Consolidated) Regulations 1971, Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) Order 1977
 
Replaced By BS EN ISO 717-1:1997
 
International Relationships ISO 717/1:1982 Identical
 
Supersedes Draft 81/50102 DC
 
Descriptors Buildings, Construction systems parts, Airborne sound insulation, Sound insulation, Sound intensity, Ratings, Graphical methods, Internal
 
ICS 91.120.20



Standard Number BS 5821:Part 2:1984, ISO 717/2-1982
 
Title Methods for rating the sound insulation in buildings and of building elements. Method for rating the impact sound insulation
 
Abstract Method of deriving a single-figure rating of the impact sound insulation performance of buildings and of building elements by comparison with a standard reference curve. Applicable to measurements made according to BS 2750, Parts 6, 7 and 8.
 
Status Superseded, Withdrawn
 
Publication Date 31 December 1984
 
Confirm Date 15 March 1993
 
Withdrawn Date 15 August 1997
 
Cross References BS 2750:Part 4, BS 2750:Part 6, BS 2750:Part 7, BS 2750:Part 8, CP 3:Chapter III, Building Regulations 1976, Building Standards (Scotland) (Consolidated) Regulations 1971, Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1977
 
Replaced By BS EN ISO 717-2:1997
 
International Relationships ISO 717-2:1982 Identical
 
Supersedes Draft 81/50102
 
Descriptors Buildings, Floors, Construction systems parts, Sound insulation, Sound intensity, Ratings, Graphical methods, Floor coverings, Concretes
 
ICS 91.120.20



Standard Number BS 5821-3:1984, ISO 717-3:1982
 
Title Methods for rating the sound insulation in buildings and of building elements. Method for rating the airborne sound insulation of facade elements and facades
 
Abstract Method of deriving a single-figure rating of the performance of facade elements and facades by comparison with a standard reference curve. Applicable to measurements made according to BS 2750, Part 3 and 5.
 
Status Confirmed, Current
 
Publication Date 31 December 1984
 
Confirm Date 15 March 1993
 
Cross References BS 2750:Part 3, BS 2750:Part 4, BS 2750:Part 5, BS 2750:Part 7, BS 5821:Part 1, CP 3:Chapter III
 
International Relationships ISO 717-3:1982 Identical
 
Draft Superseded 81/50102
 
Descriptors Buildings, Construction systems parts, Facades, Doors, Roofs, Windows, Airborne sound insulation, Sound insulation, Sound intensity, Ratings, Graphical methods
 
ICS 91.120.20


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