In Plain Language

Sound transmission class ratings between suites and other spaces in a building must meet the acoustic performance requirements set out in Section 5.9, addressing noise privacy between neighbours rather than fire or life safety.

This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.