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What is NYC BC § 1207.3?

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This section mandates that floor/ceiling assemblies between dwelling units and various areas must achieve specified impact insulation class (IIC) ratings based on laboratory or field tests. The Department of Buildings enforces these sound control standards. Applies to building owners and property operators involved in construction or renovation of residential units.

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1207.3 Structure-borne sound.

BC § 1207.3

Floor/ceiling assemblies between dwelling units and sleeping units or between a dwelling unit or sleeping unit and a public or service area stair, exterior mechanical equipment, or other mechanical equipment space, including boiler rooms, shall be constructed of assemblies having an impact insulation class (IIC) rating of not less than 50 based upon laboratory measurements made in accordance with ASTM E 492, or not less than 45 if field tested in accordance with ASTM E 1007 in completed construction. See Chapter 30 of this code for additional sound control requirements for elevator machinery.

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