Ductwork Sound Attenuation Requirements
Some spaces require sound attenuators or acoustic treatment in ductwork.
Stop if
- For this duct run, is a sound attenuator required? And what are the insertion loss requirements?
Watch out
- Don't skip sound attenuators where shown on drawings. Don't assume standard liner is sufficient.
Check
- Is a sound attenuator shown on the drawing for this duct run?
- What are the acoustic performance requirements?
Steps
- Is a sound attenuator shown on the drawing for this duct run?
- What are the acoustic performance requirements?
Say this to your foreman
For this duct run, is a sound attenuator required? And what are the insertion loss requirements?
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