Acoustic design of schools: performance standards

Building Bulletin 93

Department for Education, 2015
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Building Bulletin

Abstract

Presents the regulatory framework, acoustic performance standards and compliance procedures for schools. The standards apply to teaching and non-teaching spaces, temporary buildings, new-build, conversion and refurbishment work, nursery and community education and sixth-form colleges, universities and colleges.

History

Version control: V17 Table references in figures 1, 2 and 3 corrected to 4a and 4b. 03/02/2015. Supersedes Building Bulletin 93 (BB93): Acoustic design of schools - a design guide (DfES, 2003) and Public consultation on draft acoustic design of schools: performance standards 2014. Departmental advice for all schools (DfE, 2014).

Subjects

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

Publisher History

The Department for Education was formed on 12 May 2010 and is responsible for education and children's services. It was formerly known as the Department for Children, Schools and Families.

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