LEED & Kinetics Noise Control

Kinetics Noise Control is committed to help building professionals meet the exacting requirements of LEED certification. Many of our products can help contribute to LEED credits. Information based on LEED v3.

Classroom Acoustics

(LEED for Schools EQ Prerequisite 3 & EQ Credit 9)

Many of Kinetics Noise Control products can help achieve the Classroom Acoustics Prerequisites and Credits in LEED for Schools.

Recycled Content

(MR Credits 4)

Many of Kinetics Noise Control products contain up to 40% recycled content by weight. Please contact the factory for specific recycled content by product and options.

Regional Materials

(MR Credits 5)

Kinetics Noise Control products are manufactured in Dublin, OH or Mississauga, ON, Canada

Depending on job site location some products contain some regionally Extracted, Processed & Manufactured components.

Low-Emitting Materials

(EQ Credit 4.4)

Many of Kinetics Noise Control Composite Wood Products can optionally be made without urea-formaldehyde. Please contact the factory for specific information by product and options.

LEED Pilot Credit 24: Acoustics

Kinetics Noise Control products can contribute to the new Acoustics Pilot credit.

Products are not reviewed or certified under the LEED Rating System. LEED credit requirements cover the performance of materials in aggregate, not the performance of individual products or brands. For more information on LEED, visit www.usgbc.org/leed.

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LEED for Schools

Summary of EQ Prerequisite 3: Minimum Acoustical Performance Required (1 point)

Background Noise Level of 45 dBA
NRC 0.7 or higher on area equal to or greater than the ceiling
or
Show through calculation that room meets T60 required by ANSI S12.60

Summary of EQ Credit 9: Enhanced Acoustical Performance (1–2 Points)

STC ratings between spaces 45 and 60 depending on space usage
STC ratings of windows of 35
Background Noise Level of 40 dBA