Course Description:

In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain practical knowledge of sound control and the many healthy and safety benefits it has for architects, builders, and occupants.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2024

Noon-1PM

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Learning Objectives:

Discuss how sound control can help reduce noise pollution, sleep disturbances, litigation costs and privacy issues for building occupants and owners

Review building code criteria and guidelines including the International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential

Code (IRC) to address sound control issues that affect building occupants Describe sound control strategies to alleviate noise-induced sound damage by utilizing mass, decoupling, absorption, unbalancing, and other design methods

Examine sound control design methods for walls and floors using sustainable, mold-resistant cellulosic fiberboards made from recycled materials

Provider #: J582         Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW CE Hour