Homeowner Information Meeting

Group xx

DATE Sjohnna Knack,

Program Manager

STEP

1

History of Program• Began in 1999 as result of FAR Part 150

Study• Grant funded – no local tax dollars only

airport user fees• Programmatic Agreement - Historical

Resources Board• One of the largest remaining Programs

in nation• To date, 6 schools & 2,500 homes

completed• Approximately 8,000 homes left to

complete

Meet the Team

Airport AuthoritySjohnna Knack, Program ManagerCraig Mayer, Construction ManagerCatherine Darby, Program Coordinator

Design Team - Jones Payne GroupPatrick Leroy, Project Architect Aseem Gupta, Mechanical Engineer

Program Policies • Voluntary retrofit program

• Not a custom home remodel or beautification program

“Custom Built Home vs. Track Home Development”

• Airport is your advocate, we manage contractor and determine appropriate level of quality based on industry standards

• Limited choices in program, must take entire package

Program Policies (Cont.) • Avigation Easement required, will be recorded

when products are ordered

• Waiving treatments will be reviewed on case-by-case basis (ex. if already have new windows)

• All owners must attend all appointments

• “No-Shows” = Home will be dropped

What Does the Program Offer?• If designated “potentially historic,” the home will be

eligible for acoustical wood or aluminum windows. (May only receive aluminum if existing windows are aluminum.)

• If designated non-historic, the home will be eligible for acoustical vinyl windows or aluminum windows. (May only receive aluminum if existing windows are aluminum.)

• Treat doors to exterior - may include replacement of French or sliding glass door

• New Hardware

• Ventilation system

~ This is a partial list of treatments. Not all homes receive all treatments. ~

WindowsWood and Aluminum (Historic)

• Retrofit acoustical windows - four track system for double hung and sliding windows.

• New retrofit windows will sit within the existing window opening, frames will be approximately 4-6 inches wide, which will result in a loss of light

• Sash replacement - jambs, frames, screens may not be repaired (photo on next slide) *Potentially Historic*:

• Eligible for aluminum windows only if existing windows are aluminum

• Eligible for wood windows if existing windows are wood

WindowsVinyl and Aluminum (non-historic)

• Retrofit acoustical windows - four track system for double hung and sliding windows.

• Eligible for aluminum windows only if existing windows are aluminum

• New retrofit windows will sit within the existing window opening, frames will be approximately 4-6 inches wide, which will result in a loss of light

• Sash replacement - jambs, frames, screens may not be repaired (photo on next slide)

Window Install Photo Examples

Sash Replacement

New window will be placed within

the existing frame

Preferred Method; jambs, frames,

screens may not be painted, repaired or

replaced

Frame Hop

Windows Things to Be aware of:

• Increased frame thickness

• Reduced windowsills

• Less glass = less light

• Lower sills to meet egress

• May affect window coverings such as blinds, shutters, drapes

• Homeowner responsible for removal, replacement and reinstallation of window treatments

• Sash replacement is preferred, jambs, frames, screens may not be repaired. ~ This is a partial list of treatments. Not all homes

receive all treatments. ~

Doors• Sliding glass/French doors may be replaced

with new acoustically rated doors to match style

• Front entry doors may be replaced with new acoustically rated doors - New hardware will be installed

• Will not utilize existing hardware, if a homeowner wants hardware other than what we offer it must be installed after the project is completed by the homeowner and at his/her expense

Mechanical and Electrical Systems• Single Family

– Depending on age of existing system, may receive full heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)

• Multi Family– May receive Fresh Air Ventilator

• Electrical systems may be updated as necessary.

• Location of equipment must meet code requirements.

• Property will be evaluated at Assessment Appointment.

• Pre-Construction testing (with artificial noise) to occur towards the beginning of the project

• All homeowners are subject to be testing per your signed agreement, but not all may be picked

• Post-Construction testing conducted after construction is completed

Acoustical Testing

Assessment Visit

• Survey of Existing Conditions (30 minutes – 1.5 hours each unit)― Measure windows/doors and review styles― Evaluation for code compliance • Ex. - sill heights for egress – QHP to lower if

necessary― Evaluate existing mechanical and electrical

systems―Create floor plan and Scope of Work

• All owners must attend, no show = drop property• Pre-work items will be identified• You will be given this appointment today!

STEP

2

Design Review

• You will receive the design package by mail at least one week prior to appointment for you to review

• Review plans with Architect and Engineer

• Sign and approve plans - including acknowledgement of pre-work items and timeframe to complete

• This is the last opportunity to accept proposed treatments or withdraw from the Program without financial ramifications

STEP

3

Contractor Measurements

• Airport publicly bids the project and receives bids from contractors

• Contractor selected

• Airport Board awards contract

• Contractor visits home and measures all products that they will order

• All owners and tenants are required to attend this meeting

STEP

4

Pre-Construction Walk-through

Program staff and Contractor will review how to prepare the home before construction, items may include:

~The home must be completely prepared for Day 1 of construction~

STEP

5

• Moving furniture• Removing window coverings• Disarming security systems• Securing your valuables• Tenants: Responsibility of Owner• This can be a significant amount of

work• All owners and tenants are

required to attend this meeting

Construction

• Takes +/- 15-20 working days to finish most of the work• Construction in this group includes approximately 50

dwellings• All contractors are required to wear shirts with the QHP

Logo• Expect dust, noise, and several contractors in your home• Disruption to life: furniture moved, pets/children

relocated, etc.• We cannot provide daily construction schedules• Provide access during working hours, even if the

contractors aren’t there every day - if you refuse access, construction will be delayed (Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding holidays)

STEP

6

Construction (Cont.)

• Lead / Asbestos Abatement– Case-by-Case, may impact occupancy of

some rooms• Your home will be secured and the job site

will be cleaned at the end of each day– Unless lead/asbestos abatement work is

not completed.– No open holes, windows/doors secured

• “It’s construction” - things happen, our contractor will repair any damages that they are responsible for

• Reminder: QHP to manage construction and determine means and methods to complete acceptable work, not homeowner

Project Close-out • Contractor and QHP punch list walk-through• Homeowner’s concerns will be taken into

consideration• Post Construction Appointment and Survey• You will receive a warranty package with all

product/manufacturer and contractor contact information

• Once construction is complete, there is a one-year contractor installation warranty - contact the contractor directly during this time (refer to your warranty package for contact information)

• After one year, homeowners must contact manufacturer directly for additional warranties (Individual product warranties vary by manufacturer)

STEP 7

Project Schedule Overview

~This schedule is tentative and subject

to funding~

Assessment Visit: Timeline

Acoustical Testing: Timeline

Design Review: Timeline

Contractor Measurements: Timeline

Construction: Timeline

Documentation Requirements

• Avigation Easement – Will be recorded when products have

been ordered– Must be notarized

• Homeowner Participation Agreement – Outlines your responsibilities in the

Program~If these documents are not signed today, you must return them prior to your Assessment or you cannot

proceed with the Program~

Program Benefits• Interior noise levels reduced by 5 - 7 dB

• New acoustical products

• May include addition of ventilation system

• Increased energy efficiency

Items to Consider Prior to Participation

• “Retrofit” windows – Increased frame thickness– Reduced windowsills– Less glass, less light– Lower or widened sills (egress)

• May affect window coverings– Blinds, shutters, drapes– Airport not able to pay for replacements

• Mechanical system– Location of equipment – Code requirements first, aesthetics second

• Lead and Asbestos – Abatement and Testing

More Items to Consider Prior to Participation

• Inconvenience – Required meeting attendance– Preparation for construction (pre-work,

moving items)– Construction disruption and potential delays– No “negotiated” custom requests

• Production Work– No custom work or finishes– Will follow signed plans and specifications,

no deviations– Will not be able to utilize or upgrade to

customer hardware, mailboxes or any other treatments

– Homeowner cannot have work conducted on the property while we are working - No exceptions

FAA Program Guidance Letter• 2 Tier Eligibility System

– 1. Within the 65 dB CNEL Contour– 2. Interior Noise Test

• Some homes may not meet the second level of eligibility

• Still in process of confirming testing plan with the FAA

• September 2015 Deadline

~This may affect your home~

Tour Showroomand

One-on-One Q&ABe sure to notarize your Avigation

Easement, and sign your Homeowner Participation Agreement

For more information please visit our website: www.quieterhome.org