An increasing amount of end users show concern about the impact of bad room acoustics on staff performance. Actions to prevent this have to be taken already in the early phases of the building process. Sound policies help to understand the risks and guarantee the quality of the workplace concept. The physical environment, frequently translated into a workplace concept, affects the quality of the activities concerned. The interior of the building involves a multiplicity of factors. The effect of the requirements is generally determined by the physical embodiment proposed by the interior architect. The sound policy tool describes the application and defines the quality requirements by way of the anticipated risks - all in such a way that everyone involved understands it and can translate it into the finishes of floors, walls, ceilings etc. In order to provide a reference point for the quality of the acoustic environment and its design, the various room types are specified in tables. These contain a description of the room type, the purpose, the acoustic risks and the quality requirements. A sound policy shows the commitment of organizations to look after of their sound environment and clarifies the opportunities for the room acoustics profession.