This document contains a glossary of air traffic control terms relevant to Sea-Tac Airport operations, including definitions for airspace classifications, flight rules, and control facilities such as TRACON and ATCT. It also includes building code amendments for King County requiring sound transmission controls, such as specialized ventilation duct designs with sound-absorbing linings and 90-degree bends, intended to reduce aircraft noise intrusion into residential structures. These regulations reflect efforts to mitigate the impact of airport noise on nearby homes and dwellings.Open full document
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A glossary defining key aviation and air traffic control terms including Airport Acceptance Rate, ARTCC, ATA, ATCT, IFR, SID, STAR, TCA, TRACON, and VFR. The document also includes excerpts from building code sections related to sound transmission control, ventilation requirements, and sprinkler system installations for one and two family dwellings. The building code sections appear to be King County amendments to the Uniform Building Code and Uniform Mechanical Code.