Bmc 15.12 Aircraft Noise Reduction

R:BD2012 City AmendmentsWord VersionBMC 15.12 Aircraft Noise Reduction.docx Page 1 of 6 Chapter 15.12 AIRCRAFT NOISE REDUCTION Sections: 15.12.010 Short title. 15.12.020 Purpose. 15.12.030 Scope. 15.12.040 Application to existing buildings. 15.12.050 Details. 15.12.060 Definitions. 15.12.070 Design requirements. 15.12.080 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport noise reduction areas. 15.12.090 Thirty-five dB reduction area exterior envelope. 15.12.100 Thirty dB reduction area exterior envelope. 15.12.110 Twenty-five dB reduction area exterior envelope. 15.12.010 Short title. This chapter is known as and may be referred to as “aircraft noise control.” 15.12.020 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare by establishing minimum requirements regulating the design, construction, and/or setting on site of buildings for human occupancy in the vicinity of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. This chapter is not intended to abridge any safety or health requirements required under any other applicable codes or ordinances. 15.12.030 Scope. (1) The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all buildings or structures constructed or placed in use for human occupancy on sites within the vicinity of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. (2) Exception. (a) Additions under 500 square feet that are not used for sleeping rooms; and (b) Remodels with a building department valuation less than $16,800 as of December 31, 2003. New glazing in exempted additions and remodels must conform to the provisions of the Washington State Energy Code. This chapter is intended to supplement the provisions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Mechanical Code, the Washington State Energy Code, and the Washington…

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