2023 November
Wall Fire Rating Details
I often get calls about specific fire rating details: Do I have to install this backer piece behind my control joint? Do butt joints have to be staggered? Is it OK to run wallboard vertically...
I often get calls about specific fire rating details: Do I have to install this backer piece behind my control joint? Do butt joints have to be staggered? Is it OK to run wallboard vertically...
This month I want to cover interior gypsum applications. The joint requirements are different for exterior applications and for portland cement plaster.
In this month’s installment, we will cover the ceilings portion of acoustics, including STC requirements for floor-ceiling assemblies, and introduce the concept of structure-borne sound and impact insulation class.
What are the code requirements for sound? In the International Building Code, sound transmission requirements are in chapter 12, “Interior Environment.”
Building codes are considered living documents, which means they evolve with time.
New York City is set to initiate a major code change that will affect the design and installation of certain types of exterior wall assemblies.
In acoustical wall design the main consideration is how much sound energy will pass through the wall itself. The wall assembly will be tested at specific sound frequencies where a unique single number will...
Membrane protection in the context of fire resistance indicates a component in either a fire-resistive assembly or a specialized system providing the fire resistance. This definition is a prime example of how advances in...
The concept of delegated design has been around for many years. Recent conversations in professional circles center on its increased usage. However, there is a certain confusion that is often related to the process....
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