1.1 This classification covers methods of calculating singlenumber acoustical ratings for laboratory and field measurements of sound attenuation obtained in one-third octave bands.
1.2 The name given to the single-number rating is assigned by the test method that invokes this classification.
1.3 Test methods that invoke this classification include:
1.3.1 Test Method E90—The single-number rating is called sound transmission class (STC).
1.3.2 Test Method E336—Single number ratings are noise isolation class (NIC), normalized noise isolation class (NNIC), and apparent sound transmission class (ASTC).
1.3.3 Test Method E596—The single-number rating is called noise isolation class (NIC).
1.3.4 Test Method E1414—The single-number rating is called ceiling attenuation class (CAC).
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM E413-22 Referenced Document
ASTM C634 Standard Terminology Relating to Building and Environmental Acoustics*, 2022-10-01 Update
ASTM E1332 Standard Classification for Determination of Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class
ASTM E1414 Standard Test Method for Airborne Sound Attenuation Between Rooms Sharing a Common Ceiling Plenum*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM E336 Standard Test Method for Measurement of Airborne Sound Insulation in Buildings
ASTM E596 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Noise Reduction of Sound-Isolating Enclosures
ASTM E90 Standard Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements
ASTM E413-22 history
2022ASTM E413-22 Classification for Rating Sound Insulation
2016ASTM E413-16 Classification for Rating Sound Insulation
2010ASTM E413-10 Classification for Rating Sound Insulation
2004ASTM E413-04 Classification for Rating Sound Insulation