Does this credit apply to Acoustic Baffles and Banners? These are flexible fiberglass panels covered in either vinyl or canvas fabric, and in many cases, are needed to achieve EQ Prerequisite 1, Minimum IA Performance and/or EQ Credit 9, Enhanced Acoustical Performance. Our project team has been able to identify mineral fiber acoustical canopies that meet the EQc4.6 requirements, but have not been able to identify anyd 3rd party certified flexible, fabric encapsulated, acoustic baffles or banners.
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
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May 3, 2010 - 10:18 pm
The IEQc4.6 credit language seems to anticipate your question, stating that "acoustical ceiling systems and wall coverings" must comply. What you describe seem to be "acoustical ceiling systems." What do you think—is this not an accurate or fair description?
Alison Y Rivenburgh
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May 4, 2010 - 9:19 am
Yes, Tristan, I believe you are correct. Just wanted to confirm, since there is a limited availability of these products on the market. Our design team is currently researching the Certainteed Ecophon Hygiene Baffles (which appear to meet the requirements for EQc4.6), to see if they can be purchased in the dimensions that are needed for our project.