TagSound Insulation(121)
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2022-08-07Port Package Problems Example: Rotted Wood Framing At Building Base
Close-up photograph of Port Package problem 0812: Severely deteriorated and rotted wood framing or sill plate at the base of a structure. The wood exhibits extensive decay with fragmented, crumbling pieces scattered around the affected area. PVC pipe and painted wood trim elements are also visible in the image. -
STCP-6.6.5-27-south
A planning map from the Sea-Tac Communities Plan, sponsored by the Port of Seattle and King County, showing the South Reinforcement Area program application with color-coded zones indicating acquisition, purchase guarantee, cost-sharing insulation, and limited cost-sharing insulation relative to airport noise contours. The map covers the area around S. 223rd Street south to Kent city limits, bounded by Puget Sound to the west and Pacific Highway South (SR-99) to the east, with landmarks including Mt. Rainier High School, Highline Community College, and Parkside Elementary labeled. -
STCP-6.6.5-25-south
A planning map produced under the Sea-Tac Communities Plan, sponsored by the Port of Seattle and King County, depicting the South Reinforcement Area program application near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The map identifies land-use zones including the Southwest Conversion Area, Southeast Conversion Area, and color-coded program interventions such as acquisition, purchase guarantee, cost-sharing insulation, and limited cost-sharing insulation, with grid cells referenced by noise criteria (e.g., N-25 through Q-28) and landmarks including Woodside School, Manhattan Elementary, and Tyee Golf Course. -
2022-06-08Replacement Initiative Application Form (RI-1): San Francisco International Airport Residential Sound Insulation Program
The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) Replacement Noise Insulation Initiative offers free repair or replacement of failed acoustical improvements—such as windows, doors, and ventilation systems—for eligible residential properties previously treated under SFO's Noise Insulation Program. To qualify, a property must fall within the 65-decibel CNEL noise contour on the SFO Noise Exposure Map, and failures caused by neglect or improper maintenance are not covered. Homeowners can apply by submitting the RI-1 application form via email or mail to C. Kell-Smith & Associates, Inc. -
2022-03-26Final Wesley Homes Settlement Documents
PRR 26-1259 Installment #1. Final settlement documents for Wesley Homes, including a fully executed Settlement Agreement dated March 26, 2022, a Signed Amended and Restated Avigation Easement dated April 11, 2022, and the Amended and Restated Avigation Easement recorded with King County on April 21, 2022. The avigation easement relates to Wesley Homes property near -
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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. -
2021-02-22Letter to FAA Administrator Dickson on FY21 Sound Insulation Program Report Language
Letter dated February 22, 2021 from Representatives Adam Smith (WA-09) and Katherine Clark (MA-05) to FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson urging swift implementation of the FY21 House Appropriations Report provision on the FAA sound insulation program. The letter addresses Airport Improvement Program (AIP) regulations barring airports from applying for federal funds for the same project more -
2021-02-22Letter to FAA Administrator Dickson on FY21 Sound Insulation Program Report Language
Letter dated February 22, 2021 from Representatives Adam Smith (WA-09) and Katherine Clark (MA-05) to FAA Administrator Stephen Dickson urging swift implementation of the FY21 House Appropriations Report provision on the FAA sound insulation program. The letter addresses Airport Improvement Program (AIP) regulations barring airports from applying for federal funds for the same project more -
2020-12-17Response to Alex Stone’s email of December 17, 2020 re: Rep. Smith’s proposed House Bill
This document is a detailed response regarding a proposed Washington State house bill on airport sound insulation, arguing that homeowners near Sea-Tac Airport who received faulty or inadequate noise insulation in the 1980s–2000s should qualify for a second round of repairs at no fault of their own. The author contends that poor contractor quality, a bankrupt window manufacturer, and dramatically increased flight operations have left many residents without the noise protection they were promised in exchange for signing away air rights. Key recommendations include limiting eligibility to homes originally certified under the 65 dB DNL noise contour, using certified engineers to assess repair needs, and tying funding criteria to documented increases in aircraft operations over time.