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How Well Do You Know the NBC’s Soundproofing Standards?

May 14, 2025

Each week, Construction Canada brings you a quiz based on one of our feature articles. This week’s quiz is from the feature article titled Decibels and Dwellings: Noise Control Evolution in the NBC. From the modest 45 dB sound transmission loss requirement in 1941 to today’s sophisticated STC and ASTC performance metrics, the National Building Code of Canada has steadily advanced its acoustic standards to meet modern expectations. With growing concerns about residential noise, flanking paths, and impact insulation, understanding these changes is more relevant than ever. Take our quiz and see how well you know the history and future of soundproofing in Canadian construction.

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Quiz - May 14
1. What was the minimum sound transmission loss required between dwelling units in the original 1941 NBC?
2. Which of the following standards was introduced in the 1990 NBC to enhance the classification of sound insulation?
3. What major soundproofing change was introduced in the 2015 NBC edition?

 

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