TagSound Insulation(21)
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2024-11-12Here’s what we’re doing to address failing ‘Port packages’ near Sea-Tac
By Fred Felleman and Hamdi Mohamed Special to The Seattle Times The Seattle Tacoma International Airport is the nation’s fastest-growing airport of its size with over 400,000 flights carrying 50.8 million passengers in 2023. As a result, it continues to undergo extensive renovations that create jobs to build and operate the new facilities. Less obvious -
2024-01-25
Restoring sound code in Des Moines on hold
Economic Development Committee told another study necessary? At Thursday’s Economic Development Committee meeting, staff informed the council committee that plans to restore sound reduction requirements to the building code, which had been removed in 2012, had been put on hold indefinitely. In discussing the Planning Department’s calendar for 2024, staff said there were a large -
Massport Sound Insulation Program
For updated information on Logan’s current Residential Sound Insulation Program, please click here. While Massport cannot eliminate noise at its source, the effects have been reduced through one of the most extensive sound insulation programs in the country. Massport’s Residential Sound Insulation Program to date has treated 11,000 dwelling units, including 5,500 homes and 36 schools. -
Boston/Logan Airport (Massport) Residential Sound Insulation Program
The Residential Sound Insulation Program https://www.massport.com/logan-airport/about-logan/noise-abatement/sound-insulation-program/ OVERVIEW The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has initiated a voluntary Residential Sound Insulation Program (RSIP) to provide treatment of eligible properties to mitigate the effects of aircraft noise for properties surrounding Boston Logan International Airport (Logan). Massport is beginning with a 10 home Pilot Program to -
2023-04-10
Port Package Update Letter – Spring 2023
Greetings, As always, this is behind schedule. However, in addition to the the usual procrastination, things change all the time. Sorry, but for newcomers we always start with some background. If you’ve heard all this, just skip down… Your original Port Package was almost certainly financed through FAA funding called the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). -
A Dozen Examples of Port Package Problems
Here are some typical examples of Port Package Problems ranging from the ‘foggy windows’ and ‘blown seals’ to structural damage and disreputable installs. There’s a bonus item: ventilation. Bonus: Ventilation -
2021-09-01LAX Community Benefits Agreement Highlights 2005-2020
A highlights document summarizing the LAX Community Benefits Agreement covering residential and school sound insulation programs, workforce development, air quality improvements, traffic management, and green building principles. The document outlines various community benefit programs implemented by Los Angeles World Airports. -
2021-09-01LAX Community Benefits Agreement Highlights
A highlights document summarizing the LAX Community Benefits Agreement covering residential and school sound insulation programs, workforce development, air quality improvements, traffic management, and green building principles. The document outlines various community benefit programs implemented by Los Angeles World Airports. -
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1998-05-27Port of Seattle in violation of Federal Grant Assurance C.6 And State RCW 53.54.020
A compilation of evidence from Minnie O. Brasher documenting the Port of Seattle’s alleged violations of Federal Grant Assurance C.6 and State RCW 53.54.020 related to airport noise compatibility programs. The document contains 17 items including congressional letters, audit reports, court rulings, and documentation of over $100 million in federal funding received for noise mitigation