14-18 Augusta Street | ? | 6 fl | Under Construction

[TheHonestMaple]

Yes there is some content in the building code related to soundproofing of wood builds.

However what I've noticed in my experience is that different sounds travel through different construction materials. For example, in a concrete structure you might be able to hear your neighbour on the other side of the buildings drop a spoon, but never hear their TV or even a party. But in a wood build you may not hear them drop a spoon, but you could hear them talking loudly.

Generally concrete floors will transfer impact noises, while through wood you might hear lower frequency sounds.

I have also lived in a 1960s era concrete high rise apartment and never heard anything. While in more modern concrete condos I find you can. The industry has moved towards thinner walls and floors, as well as interior walls are now rarely concrete (just the inner elevator shaft walls are). 1960s era concrete building were built like bunkers.