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Pilot-Credits EQpc24:Acoustics

Speech privacy

Hi all, We have a clinic project that is seeking LEED HC certification and the credit IEQ c2 is similar to this pilot credit. Background noise, sound isolation, speech privacy are also needed in HC project. We try to pursue this credit but it's hard to meet all the requirements. Does anyone know how to meet the requirements of speech privacy? There are PI, AI, SII, STI but I can't find the construction materials with these coefficients. Then how do I prove the speech privacy of the spaces meet the requirements. Thanks in advance, any help and suggestions will be appreciated.

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Nicholas Block
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HFP Acoustical Consultants, Inc.
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Mon, 01/16/2012 - 17:17

James, You will not find construction materials with coefficients for PI, AI, SII, or STI. In order to meet speech privacy requirements, acoustical testing and/or calculations are required to determine the proper partition construction to meet your goals. I highly recommend that you find an acoustical consultant to assist your team.

Fri, 03/02/2012 - 16:42

James, March 1, 2012 the credit form was updated eliminating the Speech Privacy section! You can download the form from USGBC site. It looks much more straightforward.

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