* Noise as a nuisance is a very subjective matter. Some may consider any perceptible sound from a
neighbor’s residence to be a nuisance, while others just consider it a part of everyday life in multi-tenant living. In any case, nobody ever complains about it being too quiet. Therefore, building codes have taken steps to further their intent of providing for the “general welfare” of the public by incorporating provisions in the building codes to minimize sound transmission through building walls and floors.
The two current model building codes, the
International Building Code (IBC) and the Building
Construction and Safety Code
(NFPA 5000), have similar requirements, with one noticeable exception:
The IBC limits its requirements to only multi-family dwellings, while the NFPA 5000 additionally applies its requirements to hotels, dormitories, lodging and rooming houses, and residential board and care facilities.
*part of an article from www.specsandcodes.com
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