Draft for consultation - acoustic design of schools: performance standards

Publication Year

2014

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Seeks views on the draft acoustic performance standards for schools. The standards ensure that teaching and learning activities can be clearly heard and prevent disturbance from outside noise. The standards ensure schools comply with the acoustic requirements of the following regulations: The Building Regulations; The School Premises Regulations 2012; and The Independent Schools Standards 2013. The standards will replace those given in Building Bulletin 93, Acoustic Design of Schools, published in 2003.

Document History

Superseded by: BB 93 Acoustic design of schools: performance standards (DfE, 2015). Consultation closed on 16 May 2014. Related to the following: Building Bulletin 93: 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).

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