TagSound Insulation(132)
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2022-12-06Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act
The Sound Insulation Treatment Repair and Replacement Program Act, introduced in the 118th Congress by Mr. Smith of Washington, would allow airports to receive additional federal funds under the Airport Improvement Program to repair or replace previously installed sound insulation in residential homes affected by aircraft noise. The bill provides a one-time waiver so that prior government spending on a home's soundproofing would not count against the allowable project cost for new work. Eligibility is tied to whether the building falls within the FAA's Day Night Level (DNL) 65 noise standard or suffered damage from the original sound insulation treatment. -
Port Of Seattle Noise Remedy Program — Hand-Drawn Floor Plan for Single-Family Residence
A hand-drawn floor plan sketch produced under the Port of Seattle Noise Remedy Program, showing a single-family residence with labeled rooms including a garage (N/C), kitchen, dining room, living room, utility room, bathroom, and four bedrooms (BR1–BR4, with BR3 and BR4 noted as 'slant' roof areas). Numbered triangular symbols throughout the plan indicate window or door treatment locations; the address and drawn-by fields are redacted. -
Port Of Seattle Noise Remedy Program Floor Plan Sketch (No. S-8283)
A hand-drawn floor plan sketch (No. S-8283, Sheet 1 of 1) produced under the Port of Seattle Noise Remedy Program. The residence contains four bedrooms (BR1–BR4, with BR3 and BR4 noted as 'slant' ceiling), a living room, dining room, kitchen, utility room, bathroom, closet, fireplace, and an attached garage marked 'N/C' (not conditioned); numbered triangular symbols indicate window/door treatment locations. -
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 -
Pre-Third Runway Port Package problem: mold and condensation
The Port of Seattle sound insulated a few hundred homes before the Third Runway mandate of 1996 where the vast majority of single family homes were provided with Port Packages. Congress has recently provided grant funding for homes which were provided sound insulation before 1993. As of February 2024, the Port has not chosen to -
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Port Of Seattle Noise Remedy Program — Hand-Drawn Residence Floor Plan Sketch
A hand-drawn floor plan sketch produced for the Port of Seattle Noise Remedy Program, showing a single-story residence with four bedrooms (BR1–BR4, with BR3 and BR4 noted as 'slant'), a living room, dining room, kitchen, garage (marked N/C), utility room (marked No F), bathroom, closet, and fireplace. Numbered triangular symbols (1–7) mark window or door locations; the residence address and drawn-by fields are redacted. This is Sketch No. 1 of 1. -
2022-09-01Air Mail Fall 2022: Port Of Seattle Activities and Opportunities Report
The Port of Seattle's Fall 2022 Air Mail newsletter highlights major updates at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), including the opening of the new International Arrivals Facility, ongoing terminal modernization projects, and accessibility improvements. It also details noise mitigation efforts for neighboring communities, including a $40 million expansion of the Sound Insulation Program to cover more than 215 apartment units, with all work scheduled for completion by 2026. Additional topics include the Flight Corridor Safety Program, which removes tall trees near the airport that pose safety risks while planting native lower-height trees as replacements.