[mjevans]

I would really like air exchange systems to be mandated, and the a noise rating that includes testing with windows shut.

If I shut my windows I should NOT be able to hear the kids screaming outside nor other loud outside things (emergency sirens/etc).

[shados]

I wish. I don't even remember the last time I opened my windows. I have a white noise machine, I live with headphones, I sleep with earplugs.

NOTHING stops the sound of kids screaming. Nevermind the jack hammers starting at 6:30 am (because fuck enforcing noise ordinances in a deadend of a usually quiet neighborhood!).

Made worse because I live in a city where even "high end" constructions are made out of cardboard (yeah, I'm planning on moving, but thats not easy, and who's to say the place I move to won't be just as bad?)