ISO 17651-1:2024Published

Simultaneous interpreting — Interpreters’ working environment — Part 1: Requirements and recommendations for permanent booths

Interprétation simultanée — Environnement de travail des interprètes — Partie 1: Exigences et recommandations pour les cabines permanentes

Abstract / scope

This document specifies requirements and recommendations for the design of permanent booths for simultaneous interpreting in new or existing buildings. This document also ensures the usability and accessibility of booths for all interpreters.

This document is to be used in conjunction with ISO 20109, which contains requirements and recommendations for the equipment necessary for simultaneous interpreting. For requirements and recommendations for permanent booths which do not have a direct view of the room in which a communicative event takes place, see ISO 17651-3.[1]

[1]  Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: ISO/CD 17651-3-2:2024.

Life cycle

Replaces

ISO 2603:2016WithdrawnSimultaneous interpreting — Permanent booths — RequirementsInternational Standard · Published 2 Dec 2016 · ISO/TC 37/SC 5