DIN EN ISO 2603:2017-03

This International Standard is one of a series of four standards, together with: ISO 4043, Simultaneous interpreting - Mobile booths - Requirements; ISO 20108, Simultaneous interpreting - Quality and transmission of sound and image input - Requirements; ISO 20109, Simultaneous interpreting - Equipment - Requirements. A number of fundamental aspects need to be taken into account when equipping a conference room with permanent booths. As interpreting is an activity that requires a high level of concentration, stress factors have to be avoided. Therefore, the working environment shall meet the highest ergonomic standards and ensure an environment that enables interpreters to carry out their work properly. This International Standard deals with: a) sound insulation, both in terms of noise transmitted from the booth environment to a booth and vice versa, and noise transmitted from one booth to another; b) good visual communication between the interpreters and the event participants; c) appropriate working conditions for interpreters for whom the booths are their workplace, so that they are able to maintain the high level of concentration required for their work throughout the day.