Construction Specifier

AUGUST 26, 2020

It is important to take sound isolation into consideration when designing multifamily residential buildings to ensure the long-term comfort and satisfaction of building occupants. ASTM defines single-number metrics for testing of airborne sound transmission class (STC) and impact isolation class (IIC).

IIC 82

IIC Residential Environment Certification 82

Construction Specifier

APRIL 30, 2021

Guidelines by the Facilities Guidelines Institute (FGI) for the design and construction of healthcare facilities require floor-ceiling assemblies between patient rooms in hospitals to achieve a minimum STC 50 rating (see Table 1.2-6 STC is measured in a laboratory and is used as reference during design. in the 2018 version).

Guidelines 98

Guidelines IRS IIC Concrete 98

Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

There are dozens of boxes to check and considerations to be made when designing and specifying a commercial environment. Evidence-based design indicates that a calm, quiet environment is critical to cognitive health, and flooring can significantly contribute to or reduce unwanted ambient noise.

Environment 59

Environment Education Accidents Products 59