Program Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has determined that certain homes around the airport are eligible for complimentary, sound insulation improvements to minimize aircraft noise inside the home. The Louisville Regional Airport Authority, working with the FAA and C&S Engineers, has created the QuieterHome Program to administer these improvements.

 

The LRAA also is committed to making this project environmentally friendly. The use of energy efficient treatments, from windows and doors to insulation and new HVAC units, will reduce the energy used and utility costs. In addition, the program will recycle or reuse the materials replaced. 

 

Throughout the contractor bidding phase, we will include a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) priority program aimed at encouraging minority-owned businesses to participate. 

 

The LRAA is offering the QuieterHome Program as a comprehensive and effective way to improve the quality of life of residents affected by aircraft noise. The program offers eligible participants complimentary, sound-insulation improvements to reduce aircraft-generated noise within the home. The improvements may include new acoustical windows, prime doors, attic and wall insulation and, in certain cases, installation of a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC). These improvements will allow homeowners to enjoy quieter living while sleeping, watching television, talking on the phone and interacting with family and friends.  

 

The FAA and the LRAA fund the entire cost. The LRAA qualifies for and regularly applies for federal funds for the program from the FAA's Airport Improvement Program. FAA funding is derived solely from aviation user fees, such as airline tickets and aircraft fuel sales. The airport user fees pay for the LRAA’s share of the program cost. No general tax dollars are used to pay for this program. 

The LRAA and the C&S team, which includes several local consultants, have been working on the QuieterHome program since the summer of 2007. A program demonstration home is scheduled to open in early 2009 when construction on the first homes also will begin. 

The FAA determines eligibility based on the level of aircraft noise impacting the home. Homeowners eligible for the the Louisville QuieterHome Program will be notified through certified mail. 

C&S Engineers, a recognized leader in the sound insulation industry, was chosen to administer the Louisville QuieterHome Program through a competitive bidding process in 2007. Since 1968, the C&S Companies have earned a solid reputation for quality engineering, architectural and construction services. They have successfully completed—or are in the process of working on—16 similar residential sound insulation programs in cities such as Boca Raton, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit and San Diego. C&S is working with several local consultants to implement the QuieterHome Program, including: Godsey & Associates (architectural design), Mathis & Sons (construction inspection), Micro-Analytics (environmental), Peritus Public Relations (community outreach), and Seiller Waterman, LLC (agreements & easements). 

 

The QuieterHome® Program has set up a demonstration home to allow visitors to see and hear firsthand just how well the sound insulation improvements work. The demonstration home is located at 3034 Larue Court, Louisville, KY, and is now open to the public 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Monday through Friday. Residents are encouraged to stop by to get a better idea of what the treatments look like and, more importantly, how they sound.

If you have additional questions or would like more information, please contact the Quieter Home Program’s project manager, Jacqui Leonard (866.345.4445 or jleonard@cscos.com)