British & International Standards
BS 5821: ISO 717
Sound Insulation Measurements

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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
Replaced by:  BS EN ISO 717-1:1997

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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
Replaced by:  BS EN ISO 717-2:1997

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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Draft Superseded:  81/50102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 (Acoustics in building. Sound insulation)


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