Fire Sound In Multifamily Floors

In this advanced session learn the difference between optional and required details in typical ul fire rated assemblies and gain an understanding of the most.

Fire sound in multifamily floors.

Fire and sound in multifamily floors learn components of fire rated ul designs for wood framed floor ceilings and the requirements needed for meeting sound control per the international building code. Alex has helped architects. Ul codes for fire often do not meet the expectations for noise from residents resulting in noise complaints. Alex macdonald usg manager strategic accounts presents the components of fire rated ul designs for wood framed floor ceilings and the requirements needed for meeting sound control per section 1207 of the international building code ibc.

There are obvious concerns for the neighbor s loud television the jumping toddler and the barking dog. Fire rated assemblies for multifamily floors have a number of requirements as well as options to consider. 2015 ibc multi family 1 09 12 2017 presenter todd snider s e. Achieving sound isolation in multifamily mixed use construction.

He has helped usg launch demountable wall systems roof cover boards structural cement boards gypsum underlayments with sound mats and waterproof shower systems. Fire and sound in multifamily floors. Sound and fire floor ceiling assemblies can lead to a lot of issues and quality of life concerns for both tenants and owners. Alex macdonald has been with usg for 30 years and his expertise is ul fire rated floor ceiling assemblies.

Gyp crete floor underlayment is one of the most efficient fire and sound control products available for multifamily construction. In a typical scenario the fire rated separation walls don t do anything but provide fire and sound separation between the. Noise control for multi family mixed use can be challenging as there are many sources for potential noise problems.