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Slide 13 of a presentation titled 'Acoustic Testing Overview and Results' shows two field photographs: an exterior loudspeaker on a tripod set up in front of a residential house, and an interior shot of a technician using a measurement microphone on a pole inside a kitchen. The setup depicts standard residential sound transmission testing methodology.

Commission Order 2024-04 directs the Port of Seattle to conduct an assessment of the effectiveness of previously installed Port-funded noise insulation packages, to be completed by end of 2024, involving outreach and data collection from property owners. The order authorized a tax levy-funded budget of $6.5 million, with $5 million set aside for design and construction associated with a Pilot Program.

This slide from a Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) noise remedy presentation summarizes acoustic testing procedures, stating that testing followed the FAA-approved 2017 Acoustic Testing Plan (ATP). Key metrics cited include a 70dB DNL exterior noise contour threshold within the 2014 SEA Noise Remedy Boundary and a 27dB Noise Level Reduction (NLR) example calculated from interior and façade measurements.

A Port of Seattle presentation slide dated February 26, 2025, providing an update on the Sound Insulation Repair and Replacement Pilot Program. The slide features a photograph of a residential home at address 12036, illustrating a property subject to the airport noise insulation program near Sea-Tac Airport.

A presentation slide (page 11) summarizing field assessment findings related to window installation and maintenance issues, including screws at sill bottoms promoting water damage, caulked-over weepholes, and design factors affecting longevity and repairability. Specific concerns noted include non-removeable storm panels on fixed picture windows and inability to clean windows with moving sashes.

A presentation slide titled 'Next Steps' listing two bullet points: 'Implementation Workshops' and 'Design/Construction Phase.' The slide is numbered 17 and uses a teal/blue color scheme with a green and blue wave graphic at the bottom, consistent with a planning or project-status presentation.

A presentation slide summarizing field assessment findings for a noise insulation or mitigation program. Key findings include operational and appearance issues with windows (locking, condensation, seal failures, mold), absence of entry doors in port-sponsored installations, and ventilation via non-mechanical vents or fresh air intakes.

A presentation slide states that third-party consultants conducted field assessment and acoustic testing concurrently at 30 homes over a two-week period beginning August 19, 2024. The 30 homes were selected to reflect the distribution of manufacturers by year for sound insulation packages installed between 1986 and 2014.

Slide 8 from a Port of Seattle / ESA 2024 report presents two tables summarizing 1,067 survey responses about sound insulation packages installed at Sea-Tac Airport. The left table compares response distribution by manufacturer (e.g., Alpine STC44 leading at 21.1%), while the right table breaks down installations by year, with Pre-1993 representing the largest share at 21.4% of survey responses, out of a total program baseline of 3,200 packages.

Slide 7 from a Sea-Tac Airport presentation titled 'Survey Overview and Results (cont.)' showing a geographic map of properties around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport color-coded by sound mitigation contractor (Other, Milgard, Alpine, CDI/Peerless/Devac). The map is dated September 2022 and includes a note directing homeowners to contact the Noise Programs office at 206-787-5393 to determine eligibility for sound mitigation programs.