ISO 2603:2016
Simultaneous interpreting — Permanent booths — Requirements
ISO 2603:2016 provides requirements and recommendations for building and renovating permanent booths for simultaneous interpreting in new and existing buildings. This document also ensures the usability and accessibility of booths for all interpreters, including those with special needs.
It is applicable to all types of permanent booths, using built-in or portable equipment.
In conjunction with either this document or ISO 4043, ISO 20108 and ISO 20109 provide the relevant requirements both for the quality and transmission of sound and image provided to interpreters and for the equipment needed in the booths.
| Get this standard | Prices exclude GST | |
|---|---|---|
| PDF ( Single user document) |
$126.00 NZD
|
|
| Networkable PDF |
Price varies
|
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Location of booths
4.1 General requirements
4.2 Specific requirements
4.3 Control booth
4.4 Access to booths
4.5 Visibility
5 Building standards for booths
5.1 General
5.2 Minimum dimensions
5.3 Doors
5.4 Windows
5.5 Acoustics
5.6 Heating, venting and air conditioning
5.6.1 Hydrothermal conditions
5.6.2 Air quality
5.6.3 Soundproofing
5.7 Cable ducts
6 Booth interior
6.1 General
6.2 Lighting
6.3 Electricity supply
6.4 Internet connection
6.5 Colours
6.6 Working surface
6.7 Storage for documents and equipment
6.8 Electromagnetic radiation levels
7 Facilities for interpreters
7.1 Interpreters’ room
7.2 Toilets
Bibliography
Previous versions
Keep me up-to-date
Sign up to receive updates when there are changes to this standard
Related Information
Similar Standards
-
AS/NZS 3009:1998
Electrical installations - Emergency power supplies in hospitals -
BS 40102-1:2023
Health and well-being and indoor environmental quality in buildings, Health and well-being in non domestic buildings. Code of practice
-
BS EN 13200-1:2019
Spectator facilities, General characteristics for spectator viewing area
-
BS EN 13200-1:2019 - TC
Tracked Changes. Spectator facilities, General characteristics for spectator viewing area
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Location of booths
4.1 General requirements
4.2 Specific requirements
4.3 Control booth
4.4 Access to booths
4.5 Visibility
5 Building standards for booths
5.1 General
5.2 Minimum dimensions
5.3 Doors
5.4 Windows
5.5 Acoustics
5.6 Heating, venting and air conditioning
5.6.1 Hydrothermal conditions
5.6.2 Air quality
5.6.3 Soundproofing
5.7 Cable ducts
6 Booth interior
6.1 General
6.2 Lighting
6.3 Electricity supply
6.4 Internet connection
6.5 Colours
6.6 Working surface
6.7 Storage for documents and equipment
6.8 Electromagnetic radiation levels
7 Facilities for interpreters
7.1 Interpreters’ room
7.2 Toilets
Bibliography