Implement acoustic control measures to minimize interior-sourced noises
Rationale: Acoustic control measures that minimize unwanted interior-sourced noise — such as installing silencers in HVAC ducts and sealing interior-facing doors — can support improved cognitive function and sleep and prevent associated health issues such as hearing loss, accidents, and cardiovascular disease.
Requirements
Demonstrate compliance with the below:
Interior Acoustic Control Measures (Full Credit):
Demonstrate that a minimum of two interior acoustic control measures are implemented to limit interior-sourced noises caused by other occupants, appliances, renovations, busy indoor common areas, and other interior sources that meet the below.
Multi-Tenant Retail
- Implement a minimum of two of the following interior acoustic control measures throughout the building(s) to limit interior-sourced noises caused by other occupants, appliances, renovations, busy indoor common areas, and other interior sources:
- using sound and vibration-absorption materials such as fiberglass thermal insulation
- sealing interior-facing doors
- adding acoustic panels to all floors and ceiling
- installing silencers in HVAC duct lines.
Retail
- Implement a minimum of two of the following interior acoustic control measures throughout the building(s) to limit interior-sourced noises caused by other occupants, appliances, renovations, busy indoor common areas, and other interior sources:
- using sound and vibration-absorption materials such as fiberglass thermal insulation
- sealing interior-facing doors
- adding acoustic panels to all floors and ceiling
- installing silencers in HVAC duct lines.
Compliance Documentation
Types of compliance documentation required:
- Annotated design drawings
- Certified statements
- Annotated photographs
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