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
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
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Draft Superseded: 81/50102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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