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Design Guide 30, titled "Sound Isolation and Noise Control in Steel Buildings," is a comprehensive standard that provides essential information and guidance for designing steel buildings with appropriate acoustical conditions. This guide is specifically intended for the design team, enabling them to understand the necessary principles and methods to achieve the desired acoustical performance for the building's occupants.

The standard covers a wide range of topics related to sound isolation and noise control, including sound transmission, impact noise, HVAC noise control, equipment noise, and vibration control. It provides background information on the physics of sound and its transmission, as well as practical design considerations for controlling noise in steel buildings.

Design Guide 30 offers specific recommendations and strategies for noise control, taking into account various building types, construction materials, and occupancy requirements. It also includes case studies and examples to illustrate the application of the principles discussed.