HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOW 2013-02-25 Item 2B - Powerpoint Presentation Shown at Meeting - King County Airport Noise MitigationKing County
KCIA's Sound Insulation Program
Status Report to City of Tukwila
February 25, 2013
Background of KCIA's
Sound Insulation Program
• A Part 150 Study (Federal Aviation Regulation -FAR Part
150) was initiated at the request of the King County
Council and began in 1999; FAA approved KCIA's Part
150 Study in 2005.
• KCIA's Noise Exposure Map established the eligibility of
residences in noise contours 65 decibels (dB) and
greater, that includes portions of Beacon Hill,
Georgetown, and Allentown in Tukwila.
• A video of how residences are noise tested and the
Noise Mitigation Boundary map are located at
http: / /www.kingcounty.gov /transportation /kcdot /Airp
ort/ NoiseManagementSoundinsulation .aspx.
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Status of Sound Insulation Program
Since 2008:
• 313 homes (136 BH; 152 GT; 25 TUK) received acoustical
doors, windows and ventilation.
• 173 homes (76 BH; 60 GT; 37 TUK) have been bid and are
ready for construction in 2012 -2013.
• 41 homes (18 BH; 13 GT; 11 TUK) are in design.
• 14 "historic" homes (2 BH; 1 TUK; 11 GT) are completed;
4 (3 GT; 1 TUK) are in design.
• "After" construction noise tests reveal up to 20 decibel
reduction in homes participating in the program.
• FAA contributed $36,160,000 grant funds, matched by
KCIA's $1,809,000 non - general tax revenue.
• Sound Insulation Program will be completed in 2014.
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Who is Eligible?
• Residences located in noise contours 65 dB and above.
• Residences located in noise contours 65 -69 dB require
noise testing to determine whether interior noise level
is greater than 45 dB.
• KCIA does not limit eligibility to owner - occupied
properties — rentals are also eligible.
• KCIA's website contains a video and translated scripts
about the participation process.
• What other venues for this message to potential
participants are available before the 2013 deadline?
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Questions?
• www.kingcounty.gov /airport
• Noise Management /Sound Insulation
• Sharyn.parker @kingcounty.gov
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