Implement acoustic control measures to minimize exterior-sourced noises
Rationale: Acoustic control measures like using soundproofing materials or leveraging dense foliage and greenery to minimize exterior-sourced noises, such as road traffic noise, supports improved sleep and cognitive functioning — contributing to reduced rates of stress, depression, and cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and coronary heart disease.
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Requirements
Demonstrate compliance with the below:
Option 1 - Acoustic Control Measures (Full Credit):
To achieve full credit, demonstrate compliance with all of the following requirements:
Multi-Tenant Retail
- Limit exterior-sourced noises caused by highways, heavy traffic, busy streets, busy gathering spaces, or other external factors by implementing a minimum of two of the following qualifying acoustic control measures throughout the building(s):
- orienting all workspaces away from the noise sources
- sealing all exterior windows and doors
- using soundproofing materials on all external walls
- placing areas of dense foliage between noise sources and work areas.
Retail
- Limit exterior-sourced noises caused by highways, heavy traffic, busy streets, busy gathering spaces, or other external factors by implementing a minimum of two of the following qualifying acoustic control measures throughout regularly occupied spaces accessible to tenant occupants within the building(s):
- orienting all workspaces away from the noise sources
- sealing all exterior windows and doors
- using soundproofing materials on all external walls
- placing areas of dense foliage between noise sources and work areas.
Option 2 - STC Rating (Full Credit):
Demonstrate compliance with the following requirement:
Multi-Tenant Retail Only
- Provide exterior walls for the building(s) with a Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of at least 60.
Compliance Documentation
Design Pathway
Option 1 - Acoustic Control Measures (Full Credit):
Multi-Tenant Retail
- Check boxes to certify that the building(s) will include the following acoustic control measures (minimum two):
- Orienting workspaces away from the noise sources
- Sealing windows and doors
- Using soundproofing materials on external walls
- Placing areas of dense foliage between noise sources and work areas
- Upload annotated design drawings detailing:
– the location of each acoustic control measure within the building(s).
– the proposed acoustic control measures within the building(s).
Retail
- Check boxes to certify that the building will include the following acoustic control measures (minimum two):
- Orienting workspaces away from the noise sources
- Sealing windows and doors
- Using soundproofing materials on external walls
- Placing areas of dense foliage between noise sources and work areas
- Upload annotated design drawings detailing:
– the location of each acoustic control measure within the building(s).
– the proposed acoustic control measures within the building(s).
Option 2 - STC Rating (Full Credit):
Multi-Tenant Retail Only
- Input the planned STC rating of all exterior walls:
- Upload an annotated map or site plan identifying the exterior walls that will have an STC of at least 60.
- Upload a specification sheet showing the planned STC rating of all exterior walls.
Built Pathway
Option 1 - Acoustic Control Measures (Full Credit):
Multi-Tenant Retail
- Check boxes to certify that the building(s) includes the following acoustic control measures (minimum two):
- Orienting workspaces away from the noise sources
- Sealing windows and doors
- Using soundproofing materials on external walls
- Placing areas of dense foliage between noise sources and work areas.
- Upload annotated photographs or specifications showing:
– the location of each acoustic control measure within the building(s).
– each acoustic control measure implemented within the building(s).
Retail
- Check boxes to certify that the building(s) includes the following acoustic control measures (minimum two):
- Orienting workspaces away from the noise sources
- Sealing windows and doors
- Using soundproofing materials on external walls
- Placing areas of dense foliage between noise sources and work areas.
- Upload annotated photographs or specifications showing:
– the location of each acoustic control measure within the building(s).
– each acoustic control measure implemented within the building(s).
Option 2 - STC Rating (Full Credit):
Multi-Tenant Retail Only
- Input the STC rating of all exterior walls:
- Upload an annotated map or site plan identifying the exterior walls that have an STC of at least 60.
- Upload a specification sheet showing the STC rating of all exterior walls.
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