Best Practices: Fire and Sound Solutions by Building Type
Course description
Designing for sound transmission through wall partitions can be challenging. In addition, selecting a sound-rated assembly that also meets the fire-rated design can be difficult to coordinate. Common strategies to control sound between spaces include the use of resilient channels, double stud or staggered stud walls filled with insulation and damped gypsum panels. This course will identify best practices to achieve high STC wall assemblies by building type. Code compliant examples and solutions for sound- and fire-rated assemblies will be reviewed. Led by an NGC certified presenter offering 1.0 LU/HSW credit.
Objectives
Learning objectives
Participants of this course will:
- Review acoustical concepts and terminology such as sound transmission class (STC), decibles, hertz, frequency and NRC.
- Understand STC guidelines for healthcare, schools and multifamily.
- Identify how sound and fire ratings work together in various building types.
- Define fire and acoustical performance of code-approved wall assemblies by building type.
Audience
Targeted Audience
Architects, Specification Writers, Design Professionals, Facility Managers, School Boards, Architecture and Design Students, Building Owners, etc. This program meets every experience level, with time designed into the program for questions and answers.
Frequently asked questions
Course information, requirements and contact.
How long is the course?
The course lasts approximately 1 hour.
What credits do I earn after course completion?
1.0 LU | HSW
How is the course is taught?
Courses are taught onsite or virtually using a PowerPoint presentation. Samples, test data and exercises are based on the topic of discussion.
What technology requirements are needed?
Projection capabilities for the PowerPoint presentation, Power,
HDMI, WiFi
Who is the targeted audience?
Architects, Specification Writers, Design Professionals, Facility
Managers, School Boards, Architecture and Design Students,
Building Owners, etc. This program meets every experience
level, with time designed into the program for questions and
answers.
Facilitator Qualifications?
National Gypsum Certified Presenters only.
Is there a cost for this program?
There is no cost for this program.
Will I receive proof of participation?
NGC offers Certificates of Participation for reciprocating
association members.
Who do I contact about setting up this course and for further questions?
For questions or additional information, email us at ngcaia@nationalgypsum.com. If you are interested in taking this course sign up with the form listed in the page below.
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