When your project requires partition walls that control sound transmission, make sure the access panels that you specify can maintain the desired STC value.
The new STC-65 access panel from JL Industries is now available in more sizes and meets the highest testing standards available for wall and ceiling penetrating components.
- STC 65 and OITC 51 sound-rated
- 8” x 8” to 36” x 36”
- Lightweight construction
- Attractive black or chrome flush latch
- Durable powder coat paint finish
- Made in the US
TESTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH: ASTM E90 Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions
CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH: ASTM E413 Classification for Rating Sound Insulation of Partitions or Floors and ASTM E1332 Standard Classification for Rating Outdoor-Indoor Sound
Specifications:
Frame: 16 gauge CRS with 1” flange
Door: 20 gauge door with continuous stainless steel hinge.
Insulation: 2” thick mineral wool insulation.
Finish: Powder coat white. Other colors optional.
Latch/Lock: Black, locking compression paddle latch(es)
Sizes: Minimum 8” x 8”, maximum 36” x 36”, in 1/4” size increments.
Options: Non-locking black latch, or locking chrome-plated latch, Stainless steel construction – 16 gauge frame, 20 ga door Galvanneal steel construction – 16 ga frame, 20 gauge door,
Where can you find guidelines for STC-Ratings in buildings?
International Building Code (IBC) 1206.2 Dwellings & sleeping units/public or service area—STC-50
ANSI S12.6 Acoustical Performance Criteria, Design Requirements & Guidelines for Schools Classroom/corridor, staircase, office, conference room—STC-45 Classroom/core learning space, speech clinic, health-care/outdoors—STC-50 Classroom/restroom—STC-53 Classroom/music room, mech. equipment room, cafeteria, gym—STC-60
Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) Guidelines for Design & Construction of Healthcare Facilities Patient/patient room wall—STC-45 Patient/public space—STC-50
More about sound transmission reduction
Sound Transmission Class (STC) is a measurement of sound reduction through a building partition which may be a wall, ceiling or floor. Outdoor Indoor Transmission Class (OITC) rates transmission loss through exterior walls. A building partition that is required to have an STC rating may be constructed with several layers of drywall, insulation and sound-dampening material, so maintaining the integrity of the wall is important. When an STC-rated wall needs to be penetrated to install a component such as an access door, tested products with an STC rating are used. Acoustic sealants are then used to fill gaps around the access door in the opening to prevent sound transmission around those elements. Testing by an independent laboratory results in an STC value providing a rough idea of how much sound that product installed in a partition may block.