ISO 10052-2021 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10052:2021 — Acoustics — Field measurements of airborne and impact sound insulation and of service equipment sound — Survey method. This International Standard specifies short (survey) field methods for measuring airborne sound insulation between rooms, impact sound insulation of floors, airborne sound insulation of façades and sound pressure levels in rooms caused by service (building) equipment in dwellings or rooms of comparable size (up to 150 m3).

Abstract

The standard defines a survey method suitable for rapid field assessment of room-to-room airborne sound insulation, floor impact sound insulation, façade airborne sound insulation and sound levels from service equipment. Measurements are reported in octave bands and can be converted to single-number ratings using ISO 717‑1 and ISO 717‑2; impact results for heavy/soft impacts are also given as A-weighted maximum impact sound pressure levels, and service-equipment results are given as A- or C-weighted sound pressure levels. The procedure is intended for rooms up to 150 m3.

General information

• Status: Published.
• Publication date: 2 July 2021 (edition 2, 2021-07).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 17.140.20 (Noise emitted by machines and equipment); 91.120.20 (Acoustics in building — sound insulation); 91.140.01 (Installations in buildings in general).
• Edition / version: Edition 2 (2021).
• Number of pages: 33.

Core bibliographic and lifecycle details as published by ISO.

Scope

Specifies survey (short) field measurement methods for: (a) airborne sound insulation between rooms, (b) impact sound insulation of floors (including heavy/soft impact results), (c) airborne sound insulation of façades, and (d) A- or C-weighted sound pressure levels in rooms due to service equipment. The methods apply to dwellings and rooms of comparable size with a maximum volume of 150 m3 and produce octave-band results that may be converted to single-number ratings via ISO 717‑1 and ISO 717‑2. Normative references include relevant electroacoustic standards and laboratory-test requirements.

Key topics and requirements

• Survey field procedure for airborne sound insulation (octave-band measurement and reporting).
• Survey procedure for impact sound insulation of floors, including heavy/soft impact handling and A-weighted maximum impact levels.
• Façade airborne sound insulation survey method.
• Measurement of service-equipment sound pressure levels (A- or C-weighted) in rooms.
• Instrumentation and performance requirements referencing IEC 61260 (filters) and IEC 61672‑1 (sound level meters) and test-equipment requirements aligned with ISO 10140‑5 where applicable.
• Guidance on measurement positions, background noise control, octave-band data reduction and conversion to single-number ratings using ISO 717 series procedures.
• Reporting requirements for survey results and basic data needed to assess building acoustical performance from the survey measurements.

Key normative and informative references are cited in the standard text.

Typical use and users

Used by building acoustics consultants, on-site test technicians, acoustic designers, building control authorities, product and façade manufacturers, and researchers who require a rapid in-situ assessment of sound insulation or equipment noise. Typical applications include pre-construction surveys, building inspections, complaint investigations, quality checks on completed work, and large-scale surveys where full laboratory-style testing is impractical.

Related standards

Standards commonly used with ISO 10052: ISO 717‑1 and ISO 717‑2 (methods for conversion of octave-band data to single-number ratings), ISO 10140 (laboratory measurement of sound insulation — relevant parts, e.g. ISO 10140‑5), IEC 61260 (octave and fractional-octave filters), and IEC 61672‑1 (sound level meters). ISO 10052 (2021) replaces and updates ISO 10052:2004.

Keywords

acoustics, field measurement, sound insulation, airborne sound, impact sound, façade sound insulation, service equipment noise, survey method, octave bands, single-number rating, ISO 717.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10052:2021 is an international standard that provides a survey (short) method for in-situ measurements of airborne and impact sound insulation and of sound from service equipment in dwellings and similarly sized rooms (up to 150 m3).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers measurement procedures (octave-band) and reporting for airborne sound insulation between rooms, impact sound insulation of floors (including heavy/soft impact considerations), airborne façade insulation and sound pressure levels from service equipment, plus how to convert octave-band survey results to single-number indices using ISO 717 series methods.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Building acoustics consultants, field technicians, certification bodies, building control authorities and manufacturers use it for rapid in-situ assessments, investigations of complaints, on-site quality checks and large-scale surveys where full laboratory testing is not feasible.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10052:2021 is the current published edition (edition 2, July 2021). It supersedes ISO 10052:2004 (withdrawn). Users should verify national adoptions (EN/ISO, DIN, BS, etc.) for local implementation dates.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It sits within the family of building-acoustics standards and is commonly used together with ISO 717‑1 and ISO 717‑2 (rating procedures) and parts of ISO 10140 (laboratory methods), plus relevant IEC electroacoustic standards for instrumentation.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Key keywords are: acoustics, field measurements, sound insulation, airborne sound, impact sound, façade insulation, service equipment noise, survey method, octave bands, single-number rating, ISO 717.