Condo Concrete Slab Tiling and Sound Proofing

[Karencita42]

Hello all,

Hope all are well.

I have a condo that I rent out and I want to replace the tile with newer more modern style. The condo association said I just need to ensure that the tile is installed in accordance with sound proofing etc... see below.

Condo response: "You have to be extra careful in case of new flooring. The rules specifically talk about the sound proof insulation required in the building."

I did a lot of online research and can't find anything on sound proofing a concrete slab floor with tile. I did however find videos on other materials to prevent from cracking, which I will defenitely use. I am just a bit confused.

Any info is appreciated.

 

[ICE]

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This might have an answer for you. It's just something that I found with a Google search so I know nothing about it. Whatever your choice turns out to be, you should run it by the condo association. The HOA might have suggestions on methods that have worked in the past.

The kid that owns the forum lives in concrete condo territory so perhaps he has experience with this issue.

 

[mark handler]

You will need to find a product that will achieve a 50 ICC rating.
IBC
1206.3 Structure-Borne Sound
Floor-ceiling assemblies between dwelling units and sleeping units or between a dwelling unit or sleeping unit and a public or service area within the structure shall have an impact insulation class (ICC) rating of not less than 50 where tested in accordance with ASTM E492, or have a Normalized Impact Sound Rating (NISR) of not less than 45 if field tested in accordance with ASTM E1007. Alternatively, the impact insulation class of floor-ceiling assemblies shall be established by engineering analysis based on a comparison of floor-ceiling assemblies having impact insulation class ratings as determined by the test procedures in ASTM E492.

 

[jar546]

In the Florida Building Code (FBC) that is in section 1207 SOUND TRANSMISSION. Be careful because most condo associations have sound attenuation requirements that are more restrictive than the FBC. For example, one of the condo associations in Palm Beach County has a minimum requirement of 75 even though 50 is acceptable per the FBC. Do not mess with the HOA's in Florida. They have a lot of power.

 

[e hilton]

Condo response: "You have to be extra careful in case of new flooring. The rules specifically talk about the sound proof insulation required in the building."

Sound like “the rules” are the condo rules, not code. You should ask the condo manager for a copy.

 

[Karencita42]

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Whether you need noise reduction or just want to soundproof tile floors, you'll need LATICRETE® soundproofing products. Find a distributor today!

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This might have an answer for you. It's just something that I found with a Google search so I know nothing about it. Whatever your choice turns out to be, you should run it by the condo association. The HOA might have suggestions on methods that have worked in the past.

The kid that owns the forum lives in concrete condo territory so perhaps he has experience with this issue.

Thanks for your valuable answer.

 

[Karencita42]

You will need to find a product that will achieve a 50 ICC rating.
IBC
1206.3 Structure-Borne Sound
Floor-ceiling assemblies between dwelling units and sleeping units or between a dwelling unit or sleeping unit and a public or service area within the structure shall have an impact insulation class (ICC) rating of not less than 50 where tested in accordance with ASTM E492, or have a Normalized Impact Sound Rating (NISR) of not less than 45 if field tested in accordance with ASTM E1007. Alternatively, the impact insulation class of floor-ceiling assemblies shall be established by engineering analysis based on a comparison of floor-ceiling assemblies having impact insulation class ratings as determined by the test procedures in ASTM E492. Thanks

 

[Karencita42]

Thanks

Sound like “the rules” are the condo rules, not code. You should ask the condo manager for a copy.

Thanks

 

[Karencita42]

In the Florida Building Code (FBC) that is in section 1207 SOUND TRANSMISSION. Be careful because most condo associations have sound attenuation requirements that are more restrictive than the FBC. For example, one of the condo associations in Palm Beach County has a minimum requirement of 75 even though 50 is acceptable per the FBC. Do not mess with the HOA's in Florida. They have a lot of power.

You are absolutely correct. Too much power at times. Thank you so much.