Standard Practice for Use of Sealants in Acoustical Applications

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

11-11-2014

Language(s)

English

Published date

06-01-2012

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

CONTAINED IN VOL. 04.07, 2017 Gives information for the use of sealants to reduce sound transmission characteristics of interior walls, ceilings, and floors by proper application of sealants to joints, voids, and penetrations normally found in building construction, which are commonly referred to as 'flanking paths'.

1.1 This practice provides information for the use of sealants to reduce sound transmission characteristics of interior walls, ceilings, and floors by proper application of sealants to joints, voids, and penetrations normally found in building construction, which are commonly referred to as “flanking paths.”

1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

1.3 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is not aware of any comparable standards published by other organizations.

Committee	C 24
DocumentType	Standard Practice
Pages	5
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 2012
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Superseded
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