17.06

Other

• Common wall construction for other attached dwelling unitsDwelling unitOne independent home: its own kitchen, bathroom and entrance.

  All common wall assemblies which separate all other attached dwelling units or a dwelling unit and a public or quasi-public space shall be of a staggered-stud construction.

• Common wall construction for attached single-familySingle-family dwellingOne dwelling unit on its own lot, usually detached from its neighbours. units

  All common wall assemblies which separate attached single-family units shall be of a cavity-type construction.

• Minimum IIC rating for common floor/ceiling assemblies55 IIC

  All common floor/ceiling assemblies shall be constructed with a minimum rating of 55 IIC.

• Minimum STC rating for common floor/ceiling assemblies50 STC

  All common floor/ceiling assemblies which separate dwelling units from each other or from public or quasi-public spaces shall be constructed with a minimum rating of 50 STC.

• Minimum STC rating for common walls55 STC

  All common wall assemblies which separate dwelling units from each other or from public or quasi-public spaces shall be constructed with a minimum rating of 55 STC.

• Plumbing fixture placement relative to common walls

  No plumbing fixture or other such permanent device which generates noise or vibration shall be attached to a common wall adjacent to a living room, family room, dining room, den or bedroom of an adjoining unit.

• Utility easements over private streets

  If private streets are involved, a provision shall be made for public utility easements over the entire private street network.

• Water supply line isolation in common walls

  All water supply lines within common walls and/or floors/ceilings shall be isolated from wood or metal framing with pipe isolators specifically manufactured for that purpose.