• BS 5969:1981

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Specification for sound level meters

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  15-07-1994

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-03-1989

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Specifies meters having four degrees of precision, designated Types 0, 1, 2 and 3 for the measurement of certain frequency and time weighted sound pressure levels.

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    Committee EPL/29
    Development Note REPLACES BS 3489:1962 AND BS 4197:1967. IMPLEMENTS CENELEC HD 425.
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    BS 5944-5:1985 Measurement of airborne noise from hydraulic fluid power systems and components Simplified method of determining sound power levels from pumps using an anechoic chamber
    BS 5944-6:1992 Measurement of airborne noise from hydraulic fluid power systems and components Method of test for pumps using a parallelepiped microphone array
    BS 5942-8:1987 High fidelity audio equipment and systems; minimum performance requirements Specification for combination equipment
    BS 6803-3:1990 Vehicle security alarm systems Code of practice for the protection of vehicles and goods in transit
    BS 7042:1988 Specification for high security intruder alarm systems in buildings
    BS AU 193a:1990 Specification for replacement motor cycle and moped exhaust systems
    DEFSTAN 61-5(PT2)SEC6/2(1992) : 1992 AMD 1 1994 ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS BELOW 650 VOLTS - PART 2: GROUND GENERATING SET CHARACTERISTICS - SECTION 6: AUDIO NOISE, METHODS OF MEASUREMENT
    BS 6912-3:1990 Safety of earth-moving machinery Sound test method for machine-mounted forward and reverse warning alarm
    BS 6086:1981 Method of measurement of noise inside motor vehicles
    BS 5944-4:1984 Measurement of airborne noise from hydraulic fluid power systems and components Method of determining sound power levels from valves controlling flow and pressure
    BS 5817-20:1989 Specification for audiovisual, video and television equipment and systems Methods of measuring and reporting the performance of 16 mm sound film projectors
    BS 5724-2.14:1989 Medical electrical equipment. Particular requirements for safety Specification for electroconvulsive therapy equipment
    BS 7063:1989 Specification for analogue audio disk records and reproducing equipment
    BS 7643-3:1993 Building construction. Expression of users\' requirements Acoustical requirements
    BS 6812-3:1991 Airborne noise emitted by earth-moving machinery Method of measurement of exterior noise in dynamic test conditions
    BS 4737-1:1986 Intruder alarm systems Specification for installed systems with local audible and/or remote signalling
    BS 4485-3:1988 Water cooling towers Code of practice for thermal and functional design
    BS 3970-1:1990 Sterilizing and disinfecting equipment for medical products Specification for general requirements
    BS 5944-1:1992 Measurement of airborne noise from hydraulic fluid power systems and components Method of test for pumps
    BS 5944-2:1992 Measurement of airborne noise from hydraulic fluid power systems and components Method of test for motors
    BS 9720:1989 Specification for custom-built transformers and inductors of assessed quality: generic data and methods of test
    BS 7258-1:1994 Laboratory fume cupboards Specification for safety and performance
    BS 3539:1986 Specification for sound level meters for the measurement of noise emitted by motor vehicles
    BS 4485-2:1988 Water cooling towers Methods for performance testing
    BS 5550-7.4.1:1990 Cinematography. Production and presentation. Sound. Specifications and measurements for the B-chain electro-acoustic response of motion-picture control rooms and indoor theatres
    BS 7445-2:1991 Description and measurement of environmental noise Guide to the acquisition of data pertinent to land use
    BS EN 60045-1:1993 Guide to steam turbine procurement Guide to steam turbine procurement
    BS 6754:1986 Specifications and testing of compressed air dryers
    BS 4737-2:1986 Intruder alarm systems Specification for installed systems for deliberate operation
    BS 6840-1:1987 Sound system equipment Methods for specifying and measuring general characteristics used for equipment performance
    BS EN 457:1992 Safety of machinery. Auditory danger signals. General requirements, design and testing
    BS 6803-1:1993 Vehicle security alarm systems Specification for installed systems
    BS 7636(1993) : 1993 AMD 10028 ACOUSTICS - AUDIOMETRIC TEST METHODS - SOUND FIELD AUDIOMETRY WITH PURE TONE AND NARROW-BAND TEST SIGNALS
    BS EN 61012:1998 Filters for the measurement of audible sound in the presence of ultrasound
    EN 60045-1:1993 Steam turbines - Part 1: Specifications
    BS EN 269:1995 Respiratory protective devices. Specification for powered fresh air hose breathing apparatus incorporating a hood
    BS 6805-1:1987 Statistical methods for determining and verifying stated noise emission values of machinery and equipment Glossary of terms
    BS 7445-3:1991 Description and measurement of environmental noise Guide to application to noise limits
    BS EN 61043:1994 Specification for electroacoustics. Instruments for the measurement of sound intensity. Measurement with pairs of pressure sensing microphones
    BS 2745-1:1993 Washer-disinfectors for medical purposes Specification for general requirements
    BS 6686-1:1986 Methods for determination of airborne acoustical noise emitted by household and similar electrical appliances General requirements for testing

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    ISO 266:1997 Acoustics — Preferred frequencies
    IEC 60537:1976 Frequency weighting for the measurement of aircraft noise (D-weighting)
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