Contact: Maureen Gibson
Phone: (718)-430-4524
Fax: (718)-430-4510
E-Mail: mgibson@industrialacoustics.com
October 2, 2009
World-leading UCSF Medical Center chooses IAC Audiometric Suites
 IAC America, leader in design and build of audiometric suites for hospitals, has supplied 7 state-of-the-art Audiometric Suites to the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center – rated one of the USA’s top 10 hospitals.
The UCSF Design and Construction team contacted IAC America for ideas on renovating their audiology facilities with their complex of historic buildings. IAC is familiar with the many challenges that older buildings present when creating high performance acoustic environments: floor loading and space limitations; minimal access to mechanical equipment; fire and sprinkler connections and seismic considerations.
 IAC’s Audiometric Suites were specified for, firstly, the UCSF Audiology clinic. This provides state-of-the-art audiometric testing, comprehensive evaluation and treatment for hearing loss, hyperacusis, tinnitus and dizziness, vertigo and balance-related disorders. Secondly suites were supplied to the UCSF’s Douglas Grant Cochlear Implant Center, leader in the design and development of cochlear implant systems for over 30 years.
In all, IAC designed, delivered and installed seven, space-saving 40ACT-Special AccuTone2 Audiometric Suites – control room/exam room duos – all approved by UCSF, OCULUS (Architect) and Charles M. Salter (Acoustical Consultant). These custom-configured booths featured IAC AccuTone2 technology, oversized windows, vibration isolation, and textured and powder coat paint finish.
 Each suite utilizes a custom ‘space-saver’ design to increase the usable floor space as much as 7% over the standard design, without compromising acoustic performance.
In order to accommodate the equipment requirements, IAC engineered each suite with 20 duplex receptacles, fire, phone and data lines and custom pre-wired jack panels complete with USB, HD-15, DB-9, and (16) ¼” stereo connections.
All floor loading and seismic restraint systems were designed and installed by IAC factory-trained and certified installation crews. The suites featured IAC Noise-Lock sound control Doors and Windows. The entire facility was acoustically tested and certified after installation.
IAC wishes the best of luck to Professor Robert Sweetow and his staff at UCSF’s Department of Otolaryngology with their new facility.
For more information on IAC audiometric suites contact Dominick Nardi, Product Manager on (718) 430-4532 dnardi@industrialacoustics.com or visit www.industrialacoustics.com/usa
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