Dwelling Unit Sound Transmission Materials

[jar546]

What product(s) are you aware of that meets these requirements between dwelling units?

1207.2 Air-borne sound. Walls, partitions and floor/ceilingassemblies separating dwelling units from each other or frompublic or service areas shall have a sound transmission class

(STC) of not less than 50 (45 if field tested) for air-borne

noise when tested in accordance with ASTM E 90. Penetrations

or openings in construction assemblies for piping; electrical

devices; recessed cabinets; bathtubs; soffits; or heating,

ventilating or exhaust ducts shall be sealed, lined, insulated or

otherwise treated to maintain the required ratings. This

requirement shall not apply to dwelling unit entrance doors;

however, such doors shall be tight fitting to the frame and sills.

 

[mark handler]

http://www.thebuildingcodeforum.com/forum/fire-links/7301-ga-600-2009-fire-resistance-design-manual.html

Most gyp. bd. Manufacturers and the gypsum association has stc and iic ratings

UL website also has tested assemblies

 

[mark handler]

http://www.toolbase.org/PDF/CaseStudies/stc_icc_ratings.pdf

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCYQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.woodbywy.com%2Fdocument%2Ftj-4035%2F&ei=DrGUU5PLHMOcqAbc4oHoDQ&usg=AFQjCNEY3G4K2OS-RL9Y2cfPZt0iOWJ5Lw&sig2=caCYy2lLefls58YqBm-tpA

http://www.usg.com/content/dam/USG_Marketing_Communications/united_states/product_promotional_materials/finished_assets/acoustical-assemblies-en-SA200.pdf

http://www.kineticsnoise.com/arch/tests/index.html

 

[steveray]

Mark has it...the gypsum people usually put the STC and fire rating on their assemblies......fiberglass, homasote, resilient channel, mineral wool, etc...