Contract Awarded For Residential Soundproofing Near LAX.LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 1999-- The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today awarded a not-to-exceed $862,680 contract to F.H. Paschen/S.N. Nielsen Inc., Santa Fe Springs Santa Fe Springs, city (1990 pop. 15,520), Los Angeles co., SW Calif., inc. 1957. The city lies in an oil and natural gas region and has diversified manufacturing. , for residential soundproofing Soundproofing is any means of reducing the intensity of sound with respect to a specified source and receptor. There are several basic approaches to reducing sound: increasing the distance between source and receiver, using noise barriers to block or absorb the energy of the sound work near Los Angeles International Airport “LAX” redirects here. For other uses, see LAX (disambiguation). “KLAX” redirects here. For other uses, see KLAX (disambiguation). Los Angeles International Airport (IATA: LAX, ICAO: KLAX, FAA LID: LAX (LAX). The contract covers sound insulation modifications on 31 units in 30 buildings located in the Los Angeles communities of Westchester and Playa del Rey. Following the action, Los Angeles Sixth District Councilmember Ruth Galanter, in whose district the airport is located, commented, "I am happy that the neighbors continue to benefit from this program." This contract award brings the total number of homes completed or in the process of soundproofing construction to 943. The residences are outfitted with dual-paned windows, solid-core doors, attic insulation, and other necessary soundproofing improvements. Los Angeles World Airports Los Angeles World Airports or LAWA is the airport oversight and operations department for the city of Los Angeles, California. This department owns and operates Los Angeles International Airport, LA/Ontario International Airport, Palmdale Regional Airport, and Van Interim Executive Director, Lydia H. Kennard, said, "The soundproofing program is an important component of our ongoing efforts to partner with the local community and we are pleased with our continuing progress." The noise mitigation program includes nearly 9,000 residences in the Los Angeles communities of Westchester, Playa del Rey and South Los Angeles South Los Angeles is the official name for a large geographic and cultural area lying to the southwest and southeast of downtown Los Angeles, California. The area was formerly called South Central Los Angeles, and is still sometimes called South Central. with a recorded Community Noise Equivalency Level (CNEL CNEL Community Noise Equivalent Level CNEL Computational Neuroengineering Laboratory ) of 65 decibels or higher. The LAX Residential Soundproofing Bureau administers the program. A community office at 8939 South Sepulveda Boulevard in Westchester is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. A soundproofed model home at 419 Waterview Street in Playa del Rey is open to visitors Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. or by appointment. Residents may call 310/646-7444 for information. |
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