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April 2001

Exterior Soundproofing that Works

These details, used in soundproofing programs near the nation’s airports, do a good job of keeping exterior noise out.

by Michael Payne (8 Pages)

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In 1986, the FAA initiated the Regulation �Part 150� Airport Noise and Land Use Compatibility Planning Program for homes, schools, healthcare facilities, and other �sensitive noise receptors� located in the thunderous shadows of the nation’s ever-growing airports. Many of these airports have received funding to implement the largest part of that effort, The Residential Sound Insulation Program. The architectural and program management firm I work for has participated in over 20 sound-insulation programs across the country over the course of 15 years, including the local program for Boston’s Logan Airport. The effectiveness of the sound insulation programs is tested by

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