Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Sound Insulation Repair and Replacement Pilot Program: Assessment Technical Report

This January 2025 technical report, prepared by Environmental Science Associates for the Port of Seattle, documents a pilot program assessing the condition and effectiveness of sound insulation previously installed in homes near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The report covers resident surveys, research into the expected useful life of sound insulation building materials, acoustic testing methods, and test results from selected homes. It aims to inform future decisions about repairing or replacing aging noise-reduction treatments in affected neighborhoods.

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Assessment Technical Report for the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac Airport) Sound Insulation Repair and Replacement Pilot Program (SIRRPP), prepared by Environmental Science Associates (ESA) for Port of Seattle, January 2025. Covers comprehensive homeowner survey outreach (postcards, survey letters, assessment website, Part 150 Study kickoff meetings), research on building materials expected useful life for sound insulation packages, and acoustic testing methodology and results for pilot homes. Includes overview of sound insulation products, selection criteria for tested homes, and acoustic testing results measuring noise reduction performance of aging Port Packages.

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