Construction Specifier

APRIL 30, 2021

Much is known about constructing partitions, whether they are made of masonry or gypsum wall board attached to metal or wood studs, to achieve the desired level of noise isolation. In these cases, the floor construction is the primary building element controlling the amount of noise transmitting between rooms.

Guidelines 98

Guidelines IRS IIC Concrete 98

Construction Specifier

JUNE 30, 2021

The incompatibility of the various test reports and reference standards makes it difficult to find common ground between generic and proprietary literature. Adding mass to a floor assembly improves STC ratings (and to a lesser extent, IIC ratings) and is generally an economical way to increase acoustic performance.

Design 52

Design IIC Documentation Residential 52

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 26, 2020

As new construction techniques and certifications become more widely used, specifiers must be aware of the many factors impacting the transmission of sound in buildings. Further, resident satisfaction is closely correlated with increased turnover and vacancy rates (refer to “Multifamily Housing Characteristics and Tenant Satisfaction” by R.

IIC 82

IIC Residential Environment Certification 82