Standards for building structures ensure safety, comfort, and performance in the design and construction of buildings. They help architects, engineers, and builders create spaces that meet diverse user needs.
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Published in 2025
CHF 65
Acoustics — Field measurement of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements
Part 1: Airborne sound insulation
Reviewed in 2025
CHF 177
Building construction — Accessibility and usability of the built environment
Published in 2021
CHF 221
Plastics piping systems for water supply, and for drainage and sewerage under pressure — Polyethylene (PE)
Part 2: Pipes
Published in 2019
CHF 132
Acoustic quality criteria for music rehearsal rooms and spaces
Published in 2021
CHF 155
Plastics piping systems for hot and cold water installations — Polypropylene (PP)
Part 2: Pipes
Published in 2013
CHF 98
Published in 2019
CHF 132
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