Acoustics: Technical design manual
Publication Year
2012
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Sets out minimum recommended criteria for acoustics in the design and management of new healthcare facilities. It addresses issues such as the provision of temporary healthcare facilities, refurbishments and the control of noise and vibration during construction. Example checklists and calculations are included to assist the design process.
Document History
Superseded by HTM 08-01: Acoustics. Version:0.6:England. Supersedes HTM 08-01 and all other guidance by the Department of Health on acoustics. The checklist referred to on page 22 (Table 5) is available between marked pages 22 and 23. Replaces version:0.3:England.
Publisher Information
Department of Health
The Department of Health was committed to improving the quality and convenience of care provided by the NHS and social services. Its work included setting national standards, shaping the direction of health and social care services and promoting healthier living. Publications included Space for Health: Technical Manuals, as well as the Health Building Notes, Health Technical Memorandums, and White Papers. They were renamed to the Department of Health and Social Care. However responsibility for technical guidance was then transferred to NHS Improvement in February 2017 which is now part of NHS England and NHS Improvement.
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