The International Building Code requires minimum STC 50 for a party wall separating two dwelling units (condominiums or apartments). With this STC value, loud speech is heard across the party wall with some effort and music is heard easily. As a consulting acoustician, what STC value would you recommend to the architect/project owner for the party walls in an upscale condominium project?

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The Answer of The International Building Code requires minimum STC 50 for a party wall separating two dwelling units (condominiums or apartments). With this STC value, loud speech is heard across the party wall with some effort and music is heard easily. As a consulting acoustician, what STC value would you recommend to the architect/project owner for the party walls in an upscale condominium project?

The International Building Code Requires Minimum STC 50 for a Party