Acoustic Separation

Acoustic and fire separation of buildings and spaces in buildings is widely misunderstood, and generally poorly implemented. The detailing required to achieve compliance is usually not completed correctly as subcontractors adopt a “close enough is g...

1.1 Fire and acoustic separation in many cases go hand in hand and are required on the same ceiling or wall. So consideration to both is often required. 1.2 You will need to fire rate between apartments and common areas, and there will be an a...

2.1 Now that the planning is in place, and the subcontractor understands the requirements which are identified in their scope of works, and the onsite supervision (foreman, site managers) knows what to build – the next step is to ensure it is BUIL...

3.1 Flanking paths are a major area where systems fail. (e.g systems that allow noise to pass from one space to another through the ceiling lining over the top of the wall). This affects walls and ceilings, so understanding this before we address ...

This section is divided into 5 areas for easy reference • Floors • Walls including risers • Ceilings • Openings - Doors, Access panels, louvers • Services including penetrations through floors/walls/ceilings 4.1 FLOORS 4.1.1 Since BCA/...

Australian Standard Building Code of Australia Queensland Development Code https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industries/building-property-development/building-construction/laws-codes-standards/queensland-development-code Promatt Australia PT...

• Sound is measured in decibels (dB) but ratings for sound mitigation – for construction of works to reduce noise through the construction – is rated/classified by Rw ratings. • The previous standards used a rating system of STC (sound transmission...