Acoustic Standards
BS 5821 : ISO 717
Sound Insulation Measurements
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Status : Superseded, Withdrawn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Withdrawn Date : 15 August 1997
Replaced By :
BS EN ISO 717-1:1997
International Relationships : ISO 717/1:1982 Identical
Supersedes Draft : 81/50102 DC
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Status : Superseded, Withdrawn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Withdrawn Date : 15 August 1997
Replaced By :
BS EN ISO 717-2:1997
International Relationships : ISO 717-2:1982 Identical
Supersedes Draft : 81/50102
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
International Relationships : ISO 717-3:1982 Identical
Draft Superseded : 81/50102
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