Acoustic design of schools - a design guide (Withdrawn)

Building Bulletin 93

Department for Education and Skills, 2003
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Document Status

Withdrawn

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Building Bulletin

Abstract

BB93 aims to: Provide a regulatory framework for the acoustic design of schools in support of the Building Regulations, Give supporting advice and recommendations for planning and design of schools and, Provide a comprehensive guide for architects, acousticians, building control officers, building services engineers, clients, and others involved in the design of new school buildings. The exemption of LEA maintained schools from the Building Regulations ended in April 2001 and all school buildings are now subject to detailed design checks and on-site inspections by Building Control Bodies.

History

Superseded by BB 93 Acoustic design of schools: performance standards (DfE, 2015).

ISBN

9780112711056

Subjects

  • Building types
  • Special subject areas
  • Acoustics
  • Educational facilities
  • Schools

Publisher History

Since June 2007 now known as the Department for Children, Schools and Families. In 1999 the Department for Education and Skills took over the Department for Education and Employment. They continued to produce the building bulletins and other design guidance to support the construction of school facilities.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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