BS 8233:2014
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Guidance on sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings
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English
28-02-2014
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Foreword
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
4 Measuring equipment and accuracy
5 Planning and design
6 External noise sources
7 Specific types of building
8 Sound insulation in a building
9 Noise from building services
Annexes
Annex A (informative) - Noise calculations
Annex B (informative) - Noise rating
Annex C (informative) - Specification of sound
insulation
Annex D (informative) - Special problems requiring
expert advice: Guidance for specific
applications
Annex E (informative) - Airborne and impact sound
insulation
Annex F (informative) - Legislative framework and
guidance
Annex G (informative) - Typical design problem
Annex H (informative) - Examples of design criteria
adopted by hotel groups
Bibliography
Describes guidance for the control of noise in and around buildings.
| Committee |
B/564/-/1
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 8233(1999) & 13/30241578 DC. (03/2014)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
86
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This British Standard provides guidance for the control of noise in and around buildings. It is applicable to the design of new buildings, or refurbished buildings undergoing a change of use, but does not provide guidance on assessing the effects of changes in the external noise levels to occupants of an existing building. This British Standard does not cover: specialist applications, such as auditoria and cinemas (for cinemas, see BSISO9568); vibration control, except where it is evident in the form of radiated sound; or noise that breaks out from the building that might affect external receptors. NOTE AnnexA describes some of the simpler types of noise calculation. A method of rating noise is described in AnnexB. Methods of measurement of sound insulation are described in AnnexC. AnnexD outlines some special problems requiring expert advice. AnnexE describes airborne and impact sound insulation. AnnexF sets out the legislative framework applicable to noise producing developments. AnnexG provides example calculations for resolving a typical design problem. Examples of design criteria adopted by various hotel groups are included for reference in AnnexH.
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