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Public comment period open for TMS 0302

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Public comment period open until August 12, 2012 on TMS 0302
The Masonry Society's Standards Development Committee has proposed revisions to its 2007 Standard Method for Determining Sound Transmission Ratings for Masonry Walls. In accordance with the rules of The Masonry Society, proposed changes are open for public comment for a period of not less than 45 days.

To review the revised version of the Standard, click here. To view the proposed Commentary to the Standard, click here. Click here to submit comments on the Standard via e-mail.

Comments are due no later than August 12, 2012.
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