Program

Determination of Eligibility for the Residential Sound Insulation Program: The process of determining if your home is eligible for the next phases of the residential noise mitigation program has started. In the meantime we will be taking the following steps to prepare for this effort:

• Windshield Survey- The consultant team will conduct a windshield survey of the homes identified in the noise study. The study consisted of driving throughout the neighborhoods to document the style of homes and basic construction characteristics.
• Pre-Acoustical Visit- The consultant team will visit all potentially eligible homes in the program boundary. The visit consists of a 30 min. appointment to gather additional information prior to the acoustical testing visit.
• Acoustical Testing Visit- To determine whether your home is eligible for full acoustical treatments, an acoustical testing visit will be conducted. The acoustical consultant will perform a test that determines how well your home reduces noise. The test consists of placing a speaker outside of your home, and using a microphone inside measuring how well each room in your home performs.
• Determination of Eligibility- Acoustical test results will be tabulated and used to determine your eligibility. If your home has interior noise levels averaging greater than 45dB, you are eligible for full acoustic treatments, if your home has interior noise levels averaging less than 45dB, you are not eligible for primary acoustical treatments but may be eligible for secondary treatments and ventilation.